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2 shops damaged in Fire incidents Srinagar, Apr 11 (KNS): Two shops were damaged in two fire incidents in Srinagar, Last evening. Fire broke out in the shop of Noor Mohammad Wani son of Ghulam Mohammad at Habba Kadal, in the jurisdiction of Police Station M.R Gunj Srinagar. In this incident the shop got partially damaged. Police has registered a case in this regard. Meanwhile, fire broke out in a shop at Bagiyas, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Safa Kadal Srinagar, resulting See Damaged On Page 11..
Inside story Election Observers review election preparedness in Ganderbal GANDERBAL, APRIL 11: General Observer for Ganderbal, Mr. A.K. Singh and Police Observer for Ganderbal, Mr. Sanjay Srivastav reviewed the election preparedness at Ganderbal. The Observers were briefed about basic minimum facilities at polling station, Expenditure Monitoring Cell, training of polling personnel, appointment and training of Nodal, Sectoral and Zonal Officers,
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On Edit Page Article 370 – a symbol of belonging Though now a skeleton only article 370 of constitution of India has become a symbol of pride for the state of Jammu & Kashmir which acceded to India on certain conditions which guaranteed the people of this state some privileges and protections. Originally this article a unique feature in the Indian constitution assured that Jammu & Kashmir will have its own constitution, flag and nobody other than the state subjects will be allowed to purchase any land and settle in J&K. The jurisdiction of
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Udhampur: April 11: Indian army chief General Bikram Singh arrived on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and reviewed security situation. "He was briefed on the overall security situation in the Northern Command and relief operations undertaken by the Indian Army for the Awaam during recent onslaught of snow in the remote areas of the valley," a defence spokesman said here. See Army On Page 11..
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Srinagar, Apr 11 : The authorities will impose restrictions in down town area of Srinagar on Saturday to prevent any law and order situation in view of the strike call extended by Huriyat Conference (M) against the Tosa-Maidan firing range lease agreement. According to the senior spokesman in the administration, the authorities are scheduled to invoke section 144, prohibiting any See Today On Page 11..
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Forthcoming polls a battle between 2 ideologies: Rahul Reached Doda, campaigned for Azad
Politics on Tosamaidan will not be tolerated: TBF Srinagar, Apr 11 : Jammu and Kashmir RTI Movement and Tosa-Maidan Bachao Front will not allow any political party to play politics on Tosamaidan. According to a statement issued to KNS, for more than 50 years no mainstream or separatist political party has come to our rescue but to our utter dismay political parties have now started playing politics with this sensitive issue. Said Chairman Tosamaidan Bachave Front and Sarpanch Chill, Mohammed Maqbool Magray. Sarpanch Shunglipora and Vice Chairman Tosamaidan Bachave Front Mohammed Akram said that TBT is purely a social /people’s movement and we will not tolerate any political interference in it. He said that we have already announced to boycott political
that must be looked into.” The INC vice-president stated that rupees 750 crore are being spent so that the woman of the state could be empowered by launching self employment schemes. “In UP, more than 10 lakh women were empowered with such schemes and the same shall be followed here with zeal and zest. I took Omar along to UP so that he could get the idea of the scheme at UP and implements the same in JK.” “We did three big works in the stateOne is incorporation of Panchayat raj act, generation of employment and third is empowerment of women,” Rahul said. Expressing confidence that Congress- NC alliance will register a marvelous win in Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul said that everyone will be taken along towards the path of development in the state.Rahul while alleging that BJP stole the See Rahul On Page 11..
ally persuaded the industrialists to visit university campus for the job placement drive and through Udaan and Himayat, thousands were benefited at large. Rahul stated that the expansion of railways in the state was done on priority and the six way lane on Jammu-Srinagar highway cannot be undermined. “Mughal road and Zojila tunnel are the achievements
process till Tosamaidan lease is cancelled. The decision taken to withdraw Firing range from Toasmaidan, and develop the same as a tourist destination will be historical decision of this Government after RTI legislation and Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA) Act”, Dr. Shaikh Ghulam Rasool, Chairman J&K RTI Movement said. Developing Toasmaidan as tourist spot will contribute to the local economy and J&K tourism industry as well, moreover the decision of shifting the firing range will prevent further human and environmental loss, Farooq Kuthoo, spokesman Tosa Maidan Bachave Front said. He appreciated the support of Civil Society and other social groups for extending their support. See TBF On Page 11..
Srinagar, Apr 11 : Throwing rules to winds, the person allegedly violates the state custodian act and the state government while giving free hand to the rule breaker turns mute spectator, allege the locals. According to the reports received by KNS, one person namely Jameel Andrabi has raised the illegal structure on the piece of land adjoining his flat on septic tank at Custodian colony Barzulla. The residents of the colony said that the septic tank is meant for the entire building comprising of four separate flats. The septic tank was cleaned earlier
Cong-rejected PDP engulfed by frustration: Sagar
Reasi-Udhampur, April 11: “Creation of eight new districts during my tenure as chief minister followed by setting up of hundreds of new administrative units by ruling NC-Congress coalition government headed by chief minister Omar Abdullah, will definitely bring revolutionary changes in rural, remote and hilly belts of Jammu and Kashmir,” said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Ghulam Nabi Azad while addressing series of largely attended public meetings in higher belts of Reasi, Ramnagar and Chenani Assembly segments.
with it. “The leaders of PDP were camping in New Delhi for month together. These leaders were seen begging before the Congress to form an alliance See Sagar On Page 11..
The statement issued to KNS said, “Following long pending and genuine demand of new districts, my cabinet created eight districts. See Azad On Page 11..
Mis-goverance, corruption not PDP responsible for downfall of NC, Congress candidates: Mehbooba Jammu, Apr 11 : The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti Friday said the virtual merger of National Conference and Congress in the state has resulted in shrinking of both the parties and NC has finally given up its identity for its survival. According to a statement issued to KNS, while addressing various workers meetings in Kahra, Thathri and See Mehbooba On Page 11..
Prevailing hate against ruling alliance can turn situation positive: Baig
also by SMC department at regular intervals which in future would be impossible as the septic tank is completely under the raised structure. The residents of the area allege that the concrete structure is illegal as per the norms of custodian department under which a tenant is not supposed to modify or dismantle the flats leased to them. The locals also accused that they several times approached the higher officials including SMC but no heed was given to their repeated requests, contrary in seems that SMC officials are helping the violator. (KNS)
Srinagar, Apr 11 : Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former deputy chief minister, Muzzafar Hussain Baig has said there is a deep hatred against the ruling National Conference-Congress alliance and it could become a positive turn in the history of the state, if the people voted overwhelmingly in favor of the PDP. According to a statement issued to KNS, while addressing workers meeting in Lolpora and Ferozpora in Tangmarg segment of Baramulla parliamentary constituency Baig said people have to defeat the tricks of the NC which it has been employing for decades in the state to keep people
away from polls and allow a new system of governance to take over which shall ensure justice for all. He said after having failed on every front the ruling party is in search of ways and means to save itself from the imminent defeat in the forthcoming polls and the people have to be aware about the NC’s every move and not to allow the state to again go into the hands of those who have always traded it for the power. He said the NC is suffering from the huge deficit of ideas and no substance is left in the discourse of the party and it is now uncertainty in See Baig On Page 11..
True democracy demands involvement of people: ANC
BJP leader forced to pay money on gun-point
Jammu, Apr 11 : In a true democratic society, it is essential to ensure a government that follows the will of the people and not the one that force the people to follow it, that is, a “government of the people, by the people, and for the people”, said Gian Singh, Provincial President, ANC while expressing happiness over high turnout in third phase of Lok Sabha elections. Adding further Singh said that Democracy is not government of some people by some people and for some people but Democracy is a nation ruled by its citizenry. According to a statement See ANC On Page 11..
Police recovered his vehicle from Ratnipora
Kashmiri tulips attract Bollywood Srinagar, April 11 : With the opening up of world famous Tulip Garden Bollywood filmmakers have started turning up in Kashmir, their favorite shooting destination. The shooting for the Bollywood Hindi movie ‘Raj Dand’ and another Bojpuri movie ‘Villian-A Love Story’ is in progress and the crew associated with these two movies are camping in Kashmir. Villian-A Love Story’ is the first Bojpori film which is being shot in Kashmir. “There is one complete song based on Kashmir and in it we depicted the
New Districts, Administrative units will bring revolution in remote and hilly belts of J&K: Azad
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NC not involved in attack on PDP Srinagar, April 11 : Terming the allegations baseless that National Conference workers were involved in the attack on PDP motorcade in Shopian,the minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Muhammad Sagar Friday said that it is the practice of PDP to talk in air and defame anyone without any proof. Sagar told CNS that People’s Democratic Party is suffering from inferiority complex ever since Congress party refused to form alliance
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Srinagar, Apr 11: The Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a dig on BJP accusing it of fanning communal fires in India. In his 24 minutes address to a joint public rally organized by Congress and National Conference at Doda stadium today, Rahul said that the forthcoming elections will be a fight between two ideologies. According to KNS Doda correspondent, Rahul said that he cherishes a special relation with the people of Jammu and Kashmir as he has family roots with this place. “I cannot feel your pain and miseries as at present I am not living here but I can assure you that I will be always at the forefront with the helping hand to support you.” Stating that he was cautioned not to visit University of Kashmir in the past, Rahul said that he undermined all the suggestions and despite visited the varsity and listened to students’ grievances. I person-
beauty of Kashmir and its enchanting and mesmerizing landscape,” Director of the movie ‘Raj Dand’ Mr Azad told Srinagar based news gathering agency CNS adding that the lexis of the song is ‘Tera Ishq Kashmir Aana’ and it has been picturized on the Bollywood new entrant Rudramani Singh and actress Parvati Mirban and Nisha Parmar. The movie also casts Praesh Rawal and Ashutosh Rana. The song was shot at Tulip Garden, Gulmarag, Shalimar, Nishat and Harwan. Scores of people thronged Tulip Garden to watch the shooting.
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“Unfortunately all tulips have not bloomed in the garden yet we found it attractive for the shooting. Instead of showing violence, we showed the inner beauty of the Kashmir which according to me is jewel in the ring,” Director Azad said. Both the Hindi and Bojpuri movies have been shot in the Valley with the assistance of Jabbar Tour and Travels. Media incharge Jabar Tour and Travels Khurshid Ahmed said that in coming days the crew will shoot at Botonical Garden, See Bollywood On Page 11..
Pulwama, April 11: Next time you travel by Kakapora-Pulwama road, beware because you don’t know when unidentified gun touting persons would appear in front of you and force you to pay money. This is what happened to Bhartiya Janata Party District President Pulwama on Friday night. “I was on way to my home located in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday night. It was 8:30 when two persons in plain clothes stopped my car (JK02T-5020) near Gangoo hamlet and dragged me out of it. One was holding the gun while the other was carrying a rod in his hand,” BJP district president Pulwama Gulzar Ahmed Nengroo told CNS. He said that after searching my pockets and purse, they found only Rs 500 and snatched it from him. “They directed me drove towards nearby ATM and said that they need money to purchase
clothes for them. I was willing to pay them but fled from the spot after telling them to wait in the car, till he fetches cash from the ATM. I thought they would kill me as they seized some BJP letter pads from me which I was carrying,” Nengroo said. He told CNS that after fleeing from the spot he informed the police station Pulwama on phone. “The police recovered my abandoned vehicle on Saturdaymorning near Ratnipora,” he said adding that the incident was not first of its kind that occurred near Gangoo Pulwama but last year also some gunmen attacked the relative of a political leader at the same place. Station House Officer Pulwama Reyaz Ahmed confirmed the incident and said that investigation is going on to nab the culprits. “We handed over the vehicle that we recovered near Ratnipora to the BJP District president,” he said. (CNS)
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Rahul manifesto of Congress said that it took the party six months to prepare the manifesto but BJP stole it. “We went to people, listened to their grievances and then prepared the manifesto but it took BJP a movement to steal everything.” Rahul was addressing an election rally organised jointly by National Conference and state Congress to campaign for its candidate, Ghulam Nabi Azad. The Congress vice president reached Doda, and addressed a huge gathering in the local ground. He was flanked by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and state congress president Saif-ul-din Soz, senior Congress leaders Abdul Majid Wani, Mohammad Sharief Niyaz and NC leader Sajad Ahmad Kitchloo. (KNS)
Azad I constituted Baloeria Commission to make a comprehensive report for further setting up of administrative units. Finally, during NC-Congress coalition, a cabinet subcommittee was constituted and headed by deputy chief minister, which held extensive tour of each and every part of the state and made a detailed report thereby creating hundreds of new administrative units including Sub Divisions, Tehsils, Blocks and Niabats,” highlighted Ghulam Nabi Azad and added that “these new administrative units would definitely bring a revolutionary changes in rural and hilly belts of the Jammu and Kashmir.” “Now, you will not have to go far off to get your work done. Congress and NC had tried to end up your problems to a great extent. Now several government offices will be set up near you locations. And it would be very easy to get the work done. It is positive and constructive approach of Congress and NC, which always work for the betterment of the people irrespective of any caste, colour or religion,” stated Azad further adding that “there are some political parties like BJP, which are always criticizing Congress with false allegations that Congress has done nothing for the people. When they come in your area, you must ask them who has started these developmental works? Who has built new Colleges? Who has built new Hospitals? Who has initiated the road projects? And I am sure that the BJP leadership will not be able to give a single answer of your questions. Highlighted the achievements of Congress UPA government in past 10 years, Ghulam Nabi Azad said that “Congress has always made special projects for the up-liftment of poor and rural population. At least one AASHA worker in each village of the country, 13 crore rural people have been provided employment under MNREGA, setting up of hospitals including Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres in almost every village of the country besides free medical treatment for pregnant women and newly born babies are the examples which clearly shows how much work Congress party has done for the welfare of the people especially for the people living in rural and far flung areas of the country.” Furthermore, UPA Government has taken a number of step for the poor people. “The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) is the largest welfare scheme of its kind in the world started in 2006. Wages given under the scheme per day have almost doubled from Rs.65 to Rs. 128 since the launch of the scheme. In 2012-13, the scheme provided employment to over 4.98 crore households, generating more than 213 crore person-days of employment”, he said. Ghulam Nabi Azad further reminded the people that it was during his tenure the long pending demand of granting district status to Reasi was fulfilled during his tenure as Chief Minister. “For decades together people of Reasi were agitating for district, we fulfilled that demand”, he said and mentioned that it was all due to the efforts of National Conference-Congress regime that new administrative units were created to provide governance to the people at their door steps. Lashing out at BJP for misleading the people of the country, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, “BJP’s wave is confined only in media and some urban centres but in majority of the India, there is no such wave, he said, adding “in ground there is strong wave in favour of Congress party”. Like in the past, the NDA is playing colourful music and distributing sweets in anticipation of winning the polls, but it will meet the same fate as in 2004 and 2009, he said. “The UPA government has performed remarkably well. You don’t get misguided by tall promises”, he said, adding, “Congress spoke about the poor and the common people. The party has always worked for unity and development of the country”. Among others who addressed the gathering including former Minister and sitting Congress MLC, Jugal Kishore Sharma, MLA, Krishan Chand Bhagat, senior Congress leader from Ramnagar Assembly segment, advocate R S Pathania and former Minister senior NC leader, Jagjivan Lal. (KNS)
Mehbooba Drabshala in the Chinab Valley region Mehbooba said though the NC had been playing tricks with the people of the state from many decades but Omar Abdullah’s leadership has proved a last nail in its coffin. She said the performance of the government during the last five years has been the worst for any dispensation. She said while on the day to day governance there was a complete failure even in natural disasters the government failed to respond. Mehbooba said the response to the earth quakes in the Chinab valley has not only resulted in huge loss to the people but left deep scars in the psyche of people because the government failed even to reach them. She said the chief minister who has time for everything else but he could not find time for visiting the area even once but is now asking the people to vote for the ruling alliance. “It is natural that his participation in the campaigning is proving a huge liability for the UPA,” said Mehbooba adding it is mis-governance and corruption not the PDP responsible for the downfall of
Zabarwan Times NC and Congress condidates. “NC has completely abandoned its regional character and it can’t survive independently anymore as a political party and that is the reason it is not bothered about the people’s issues,” she said adding this government has nothing to show anything substantial to the people and now the NC has started raising the dead Autonomy issue and safeguarding the Article 370 to befool the people. She said the aim of PDP to fight parliamentary elections is not to seek power for itself but the party will fight to build a national consensus on J&K issue by involving different shades of public and political opinion both in and outside the parliament so that we could find a way forward in the resolution process. Mehbooba said there is need of having strong and sincere voices from J&K in the parliament who can takeup the issues of people and the issue of the state in the parliament which till now has not been happening as NC would only seek power for the members of the Abdullah. She said the people living in these far-flung areas are facing huge problems and the government has brazenly ignored them completely. She said there is no ration, kerosene oil and other essential commodities available in the market. Mehbooba said besides having Baglihar hydroelectricity located very near to these areas but the people have been left to live in darkness and they are being provided with inflated power bills every month by the power department. (KNS)
TBF The statement said that as they have stated time and again all the Panchayat members of this area will resign if lease agreement is extended in favour of Army, Chairman Panchayat Association, Master Maqbool said. He appreciated the role of media and J&K RTI Movement in bringing the issue in public domain. “If the lease agreement is extended to the army for firing purposes the people from 52 villages of this area will have a sit in at the place of shelling. We demand complete shifting of this firing range from the government and we will continue our fight till Tosamaidan is vacated,” said general Secretary of Toasmaidan Bachao front, Molvi Maqbool said. “We will go for mass resignations, initiate election boycott campaign and organise mass demonstrations if the lease is extended,” said local Sarpanches and members of TBT Tanveer Farash and Manzoor Rather. (KNS)
Baig different forms which it is looking for to bank on but things are totally changed and it will have to face the wrath of people for the disaster it unleashed on them. Baig said both NC and Congress are responsible for putting the ordinary people on trouble, resorting to brazen loot of the state’s resources and exploiting the sensibilities of people and they have to answer for every fraud they have done here over the last more than five years. He said the ruling party has nothing substantial to show in the form of its performance that is why it is raking up emotive and dull slogans like ‘Autonomy’ to hide its failures and befool the people. “Things are shaping in a positive direction but people have to give decisive mandate to the PDP because it is the only way out to bring the state out of the clutches of NC, which has damaged every aspect of life here,” he added. He said the state is at the threshold of a change and the parliamentary polls will be a turning point to change the discourse about Kashmir issue at the national level, as the performance of the present MPs from the state have been disastrous to the extent as they have miserably failed to raise the issue in the parliament. The senior party leader, Naeem Akhtar, Chief Spokesperson; Abdul Aziz Dar, zonal president; local leaders, Mohammad Abbbas Wani, Prof Jabbar, Abdul Hamid Wani, Shabir Ahmad Mir, and others were also present on the occasion. (KNS)
Sagar with the party and when Congress rejected this party they returned empty handed,” Sagar alleged and added that frustration has entangled PDP leaders. Sagar questioned how can PDP blame NC workers when it claims that NC has been wiped out from Kashmir and it is nowhere on the ground. “This party knows that it will taste defeat on all Parliament seats and I tell you with authority that people will not vote for them even in Assembly elections as well,” Sagar said adding that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is leading a development and peace mission with a vision and this is worrisome for the leaders of People’s Democratic Party. “The pre-poll alliance between NC and Congress has won earlier in 2009 and this time it will not give away a single seat in the state,” he said. (CNS)
ANC issued to KNS, voting is seen as the normal or typical form of political activity and it remains the primary means of political participation. The goal of any voting system is to establish the intent of each individual voter and translate those intents into a final tally or reality. Voting is the first duty of democracy. Government is based on citizen’s votes for representation. In a democracy, your vote is your voice and the act of standing up for what you believe. Voting helps to preserve our way of life. Moreover, it is always advisable to vote for credible people or candidates and not political parties as this determine the faith of the nation. The truth is that your vote count and it can make a difference every time you cast your vote. Without voting, definitely, there will be no democracy to talk about. Voting help to us to have new set of people, representing us, with fresh new ideas to help heal the damage that their predecessors have done. Your only vote can make a difference because many local elections can be decided by just a single, solitary vote or handful of votes. If you don’t vote, it encourages bad officials. Voting is the foremost way to exhibit good citizenship and civil responsibility. People should
get involved in elections and educated in all political measures. By this they become good and responsible participatory citizens. We should always remember that some people sacrifice their lives to preserve our freedom and let us have this voting opportunity as our sacred right. True democracy demands the involvement of the people otherwise in absence of that there is no democracy. (KNS)
Bollywood Shalimar, Dal Lake and Cheshma Shahi. “We are highly obliged to Department of Tourism and Department of Floriculture for supporting and assisting us to organize the shootings of these movies,” he said. Actor Rudramani told CNS that the beauty of Kashmir has mesmerized him and he is repenting why he has not been here before. “I had heard about Kashmir and watched it on screen only but now I realized what Kashmir is all about. It is an amazing place and I appeal all to visit here and enjoy the Creators creation,” he said.
Today public assembly in the old city area of Srinagar. Pertinently, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Chairman Huriyat Conference (M) Friday reiterated his call for complete strike on April 12. The High Court Bar Association also extended its support to Mirwaiz’s strike call- stating that the lease agreement of Tosa-Miadan firing range must not be extended in Army’s favour. The lease is ending on April 18 this year. (KNS)
Army The visit of the army chief is in the backdrop of several fire fights that have raged in the conflict-ridden state in the past few months. Singh also interacted with senior commanders and discussed issues pertaining to welfare of troops and veterans (ex-servicemen), the spokesman said. "He complimented the officers and men of Dhruva Command for extending humanitarian assistance to the Awaam," he said. Singh will leave for Delhi on Saturday afternoon. (GNS)
Damaged in complete damage to the shop. Fire was brought under control by fire tenders and Police. Police has registered a case in this regard. Cause of fire, electric short circuit. (KNS)
PDP cavalcade attack aftermath
‘Culprits to be arrested soon, police analyzing video clips’ Srinagar, April 11: A day after PDP motorcade was attacked by unknown stone-pelters in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, police Friday said that it is minutely observing the video footage taken by them during the incident. Police also said that it is also checking the video clips in trying to identify the ‘law-breakers’ who attacked BJP vehicles in main market Shopian. Superintendent of Police Shopian Showkat Ahmed told CNS that police is analyzing the video’s and trying to identify the culprits who attacked
BJP and PDP cavalcade. “Anyone irrespective of his political affiliation or position is subject to legal action if found guilty. So far, we have not arrested anyone but police would soon make arrests in this regard,” he said. Pertinently, the motorcade of Peoples Democratic Party patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed was Thursday stoned by some people in Shopian town while people also attacked the cavalcade of BJP’s candidate for Anantnag Parliamentary constituency, Mushtaq Ahmad Malik Noorabadi. (CNS)
Baramulla protests over delay in maternity hospital establishment Srinagar, Apr 11 (KNS): The locals at north Kashmir’s Baramulla Friday held protest demonstrations against what they called ‘inordinate delay’ in the establishment of maternity hospital in district’s main town. According to the reports received by KNS, the locals held massive protest demonstrations after the Friday prayers and alleged that after the repeated assurances from the government, no effort was made on ground over the establishment of maternity hospital in the district. The Baramulla coordination committee has called for a one day shutdown in the area- stressing that the people at large have to suffer due to the non-availability of the maternity hospital. The committee said that since November last year, the assurance was given about establishment of the hospital but nothing was done on ground. “Rupees two crore have already been released by the government of India for the purpose but the state government seems reluctant in ending peoples’ woes,” said President Baramulla coordination committee, adding that a peaceful strike will be observed on April 17 against the delay by the government. He stated further that the new hospital for general patients is situated four kilometers from the main town and that the locals have to suffer as there is no transport facility available for the route. (KNS)
Man electrocuted in Budgam Srinagar, Apr 11: A farmer died when he got electrocuted while working in his orchid in Budgam. Mushtaq Ahmad Wagay son of Ali Mohammad Wagay resident of Kachwari got electrocuted in his orchard at Kachwari, in the juris-
diction of Police Station Khansahab, Budgam. He was shifted to hospital with burn injuries for treatment, where he succumbed to his injuries. After completing of all medico-legal formalities the body was handed to his relatives for last rites. (KNS)
Large cache of Codeine Phosphate recovered in Sopore Srinagar, April 11 : Sopore police arrested six persons involved in selling Codeine Phosphate syrup bottles among the youth and recovered large cache of Codeine Phosphate bottles from them. A naka party of Police Station Bomie searched an auto bearing registration number JK05D-6308 driven by Fayaz Ahmad Bhat resident of Bomie at National Highway near Zindri. During the search of the auto 150 bottles of Codeine Phosphate bottles were recovered and two persons Khursheed Ahmad Khan son of Mohammad Syed resident of Barzulla Panzgam, Bandipora and Altaf Ahmad Sofi son of Abdul Reh-
man resident of Tulibal Sopore travelling in the auto were arrested. Police has registered a case FIR no. 18/2014 under section 8/22 NDPS in this regard and investigation was taken up. During the investigation four more persons Showkat Ahmad Mir son of Bashir Ahmad, Ishfaq Ahmad Dar son of Nazir Ahmad residents of Silo, Sopore, Lateef Ahmad Mir so of Hamza Mir resident of Brath Klan Sopore and Azad Ahmad Mir son of Manzoor Ahmad resident of Hib Dangerpora, Sopore were arrested. 250 bottles of Codeine Phosphate bottles were recovered from their possession. (KNS)
Bank Security guard missing in north Kashmir
Srinagar, April 11: (GNS) A Jammu and Kashmir Bank security guard from north Kashmir's Baramulla district is missing since yesterday worrying his family. Police sources said Anok Singh - who is posted as guard in Delina branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank is missing since 10-04-2014.Singh is a resident of Shahkote Rafiabad but at present he was living in Khwaja Bagh area of Baramulla. The police have registered a case in this regard and started search for the missing guard. (GNS)
Scooter stolen in Batmaloo
Srinagar, April 11: Unknown persons on Friday stole a scooter of a Batamaloo resident outside a mosque here in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Police sources said Abdul Qayoom Matto - a resident of Boni Bazaar Batamaloo in uptown - went inside a mosque in the area to offer Friday prayers. "He parked his scooter (JK01C 549) outside the mosque. But, when he came out, his scooter was stolen as it wasn't there," they said. Though police have registered a case in this case and started investigation, but the incident has created panic among security circle as elections are near and in the past, militants have used stolen vehicles to carry out audacious attacks. (GNS)
Lady commits suicide in Bandipora Srinagar, Apr 11 : In an attempt to end her life, a lady (name with held) resident of Kudara, Bandipora consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She died on spot. Police has registered a case in this regard and investigation has been taken up.(KNS)
Faculty of Law University of Kashmir Admission Notification No. 2
The Department of Law has some seats vacant for admission to LL.B 3 year course in open Merit and reserved categories for which counseling will be held on 16th April 2014 in the office of the undersigned. The candidates bearing following entrance test Roll No’s are directed to remain present at 10:30 am. on 16th April 2014. The vacant seats shall be filled up on the basis of merit of the candidates present and called for counseling.
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Meeting of the Court of Central University Jammu Governor stresses sustained endeavour for continuously upgrading the standards of teaching and research in institutions of higher education JAMMU, APRIL 11: Governor, Mr. N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the Central University, Jammu, stressed the vital importance of continuously upgrading the standards of teaching and research in the universities and reiterated the State Government’s responsibility to frame practical policies for establishing effective academic linkages in the functioning of High and Higher Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities. He also pointed to the need for all required measures being implemented to increase the Gross Enrolment of the activities of the Central Uni- the construction of the Ist Phase of Ratio and, side by side, to reduce versity of Jammu, Dr. Sudhir Bloe- the Campus which was proceedthe drop out ratio, especially of ria, Vice Chancellor, informed the ing satisfactorily. The Chancellor the students belonging to the eco-Agency CourtKangan that the process of land Khan ac- News urged Agency the VC to consider fencing Lone News Ganderbal nomically weaker sections living quisition at village Bagla, in Samba the University land and to accord News Soura Zahid Book Depot Chadoora in the remote areas ofGulzar the State. He Agency district, had been almost complet- high priority to the construction of Tariq Hawal BashirGirl’s NewsHostels Agency Nowhatta said this while chairing the News secondAgency ed and, till date, out of the allotin the Campus. meeting of the Court of the Central Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Laltook Chowk ted approximately 4881 kanals of The Court note of University of Jammu,Abdullah at Raj Bha4746Lal kanals were in the postheNews progress reported the Vice Newsland, Agency Chowk Sikendar Agency Lal by Chowk van, today. session of University and prein regard to the fillNews Agency Lalthe Chowk Raina Chancellor News Agency Gund Kangan While presenting Gupkari an overview sented details about the work for ing up of the faculty positions
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DEO Baramulla convenes meeting of reps of pol parties for forthcoming polls Notification on April 12
process, operationalization of EVMs including their randomization, expenditure monitoring, media certification etc. came up for discussion.The DEO impressed upon the representatives to comply strictly with the directives of Election Commission of India and adhere to the provisions of Model Code of Conduct during the elections. He urged the representatives to maintain proper accounts with regard to expenditures by the contesting candidates and keep close liaison with election observers. Dr. Lone asked the representatives of contesting candidates to obtain proper permission well in time for holding election rallies and processions from concerned district Election Officers and committees constituted thereof. The representatives unanimously affirmed that the guidelines issued by the ECI shall be fully honored by all stakeholders to ensure smooth, free and fair and peaceful conduct of Lok Sabha Elections.
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and complimented the VC for the processes initiated by him for the recruitment of teaching and non teaching positions at the University. The VC informed that the process of commencing admissions to the Science stream subjects would commence when the process for setting up of laboratories and related infrastructure is about to be completed.The Vice Chancellor informed the Court that the first batch of Post Graduate students in the disciplines of English, Comparative Literature, Economics, Applied Mathematics and MEd. had passed out last year. He also apprised the Court about the initiative taken to commence Faculty Lecture Series at which Assistant Professors from all departments make presentations to the entire faculty on the work being done by them and this is followed by an interactive session.The Court approved the Budget Estimates for
the year 2014-15 and the Revised Estimates for the year 2013-14 of the University.The meeting was attended by Mr. Naseem Ahmed, Chairman, National Commission for Minorities, Mr. B.S.Baswan, Former Secretary(Higher Education), Govt.of India, Prof. Abdul Wahid, former Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kashmir, Prof. Rajeev Gupta, Pro VC, Central University, Jammu, Dr. Ram Vishawakarma, Director, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Prof. M.K. Surappa, Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, Prof. S.C. Saxena, Vice Chancellor, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Prof. Bharti Baveja, Dean Faculty of Education, Prof. Champa Sharma, Founder, Head of the P.G. Department of Dogri, Dr. Shrikant Paranjpe, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Prof. Sikander Farooq, Prof. Jigar Mohammad, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences.
Baisakhi festival celebrations held at Bal Niketan
Cultural programme provide healthy, entertaining atmosphere to Children: Smita
JAMMU, APRIL 11-In connection with upcoming Baisakhi Festival, the Cultural Wing of Information Department today organized a scintillating cultural programme in Bal Niketan Ved Mandir at Ambphalla. On the occasion Joint Director of Information Mrs Smita Sethi was the Chief Guest while President Bal Niketan Ved Mandir Capt Parshotam Sharma presided over the function. Secretary Bal Niketan Ved Mandir Mr. M. M. Mengi, Assistant Director Information Mr. Vivek Phonsa, Cultural Officer Information Department Mr. Raman Joshi besides other
members of Bal Niketan Ved Mandir including students in large numbers witnessed the cultural programme at the venue. The artists of cultural wing of Information Department presented colourful cultural items namely Jeevan Sharma, Vijay Anand, Surjit Singh Sumbaria, Sunil Sharma, Sonali Dogra, Zulikha Frid, Kamal Kumar, Bodh Raj, Bunty Kumar and Lucky enthralled the audience with Dogri, Punjabi and Pahari items. Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. Sethi greeted the children on Baisakhi Festival and said the cultural programme aims at encouraging the students of the institution and to provide healthy and entertaining atmosphere. She assured that such events would also be organized in future in similar institutions for educating the children about rich culture and heritage of the State.
She said that Baisakhi festival is harbinger of peace and prosperity of the people and also promotes mutual brotherhood and communal harmony. She also spoke on the importance of Baisakhi festival and disseminated educative information about the festival and the history behind it. She stressed upon the need for further promoting the bonds of mutual brotherhood through festivals and other available means to ensure peace and prosperity in the State. On the occasion, the Joint Director of Information also distributed sweets among the students of Bal NIketan Ved Mandir. Later, the Students of Bal Niketan Ved Mandir offered special prayers amidst religious rituals and Vedic mantras besides also took part in the cultural programme.
Election Observers review election preparedness in Ganderbal GANDERBAL, APRIL 11: General Observer for Ganderbal, Mr. A.K. Singh and Police Observer for Ganderbal, Mr. Sanjay Srivastav reviewed the election preparedness at Ganderbal. The Observers were briefed about basic minimum facilities at polling station, Expenditure Monitoring Cell, training of polling personnel, appointment and training of Nodal, Sectoral and Zonal Officers, randomization of polling personnel and EVMs among other aspects of smooth conduct of elections.District Election Officer, Ganderbal, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez provided information related to election preparedness to the Observers through a PowerPoint presentation. The Observers discussed in detail various aspects of Model Code of Conduct, Expenditure Monitoring and Transport and communica-
HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Allow your eager and restless nature to express itself in ways other than through the spoken word, Aries. Show someone that you care through your gentle touch or a big bear hug. Hold on a little bit more tightly than you might normally. There’s an unspoken understanding that comes when you communicate through nothing but pure silence. Work on developing this kind of connection with those closest to you.
Taurus April 20-May 20
This is a terrific day for you, Taurus. You should find that your relationships, especially with men, go exceptionally well. Your tender and extremely sensitive nature is finally being recognized as the treasure chest it is. There are many times in which this type of personality is seen as weak, yet today is one of those times in which you’re given the full credit you deserve.
Gemini May 21-June 21
A selfish attitude on your part won’t be tolerated today, regardless of the circumstances, Gemini. Don’t make it worse for yourself by pretending that you don’t notice others’ hurt feelings. People are likely to be extra sensitive today, so be careful about trying to impose your will on someone who really wants nothing more than an ear to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.
Cancer June 22-July 22
You could find the hardest person to face is you, Cancer. You tend toward introspection, and you may find yourself shrinking into self-recrimination. You could analyze the important people in your life and yet fail to address the one you really need to look at – you. As you continually strive for perfection, give yourself proper credit. Do something nice for yourself today.
Leo
July 23-August 22 Take advantage of the creative energy in the air today, Leo. Keep your hands moving and your imagination flowing toward something fun and artistic. If you begin to doubt your work, you may fall down a spiral of creative blockage. Don’t get into the habit of constantly judging the quality or outcome of your work. Give yourself free rein to open up and explore whatever comes to mind.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Your sixth sense is right on target, Virgo, so trust your instincts today. You’re likely to connect with someone in a wonderful partnership that will help you foster the very plan you want to develop now. Stay close to those things that resonate strongly with your morals. The answer is in front of you; you don’t have to search too far afield in order to find it.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Take a break from your routine, Libra. You might feel like you’re leading an army into battle as you strive for new adventures and conquer new realms. Make sure you take a bit of time out today to stop and let your troops rest. You deserve a little rest yourself. Use this moment of stillness to form your plan of attack so you’re sure about how to proceed.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 The key for you is to minimize your daily drama as much as possible, Scorpio. You may not realize how much you cripple yourself by the way you exaggerate every aspect of your life. Try not to give so much of your attention to things that really don’t matter much. Petty jealousy and gossip about other people’s lives are especially irrelevant in your world.
tion plan. SP Ganderbal, Mr. Shahid Mehraj briefed the Observers about the security plan. The Observers reviewed the arrangements being made in both the assembly segments of district Ganderbal and interacted with Assistant Returning Officers Mr. R.K Bhat and Mr. Naseer Ahmad of Kangan and Ganderbal Assembly Con-
stituencies respectively.District Election Officer, Ganderbal gave a detailed resume of election preparedness at polling station level besides various other plans related to election. He briefed the observers about monitoring Model Code of Conduct, vigilance on expenditure by Political Parties and Candidates, Paid news, Certification of Advertise-
SKIMS organizes 4-day International Cranio-Maxillofacial Conference SRINAGAR, APRIL 11: For the first time in the history of Kashmir a galaxy of International and National luminaries from Medical and Dental specialities shared platform at “FACE-OFF” 2014 International Conference on CranioMaxillofacial Surgery organized by Department of Maxillofacial surgery and Orthodontics at SKIMS Medical College & Hospital, Bemina, Srinagar. During the 4-day long which started from April 09, 2014, various patients of craniofacial anomalies, which is the deformity of face, jaws and teeth by birth are being operated. The organizing Chairman of the Conference, Prof. Dr. Shakeel, renowned Maxillofacial surgeon of the Kashmir Valley welcomed the guests and emphasized the need for starting post-graduate course in the field of Maxillofacial surgery at SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar. National and International faculty from USA, UK, Germany, Spain and Sri
Lanka are deliberating and discussing the various modalities to treat craniofacial anomalies. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. K. S. Rao, renowned Craniofacial Surgeon from Bangalore, Prof. Dr. Showket Ali Zargar, Director/Principal SKIMS, Prof. Dr. Rafiq Pampori, Principal Government Medical College Srinagar, Prof. Dr. Riyaz Farooq, Principal/Dean, Government Dental College & Hospital, emphasized the importance of holding such conferences that help the stakeholders, exchange fruitful information and ideas that ultimately benefit the profession and patients at large. The organizing Chairman of the Conference, Prof. Dr. Shakeel, renowned Maxillofacial surgeon of the Kashmir Valley welcomed the guests and emphasized the need for starting postgraduate course in the field of Maxillofacial surgery at SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar.
ments of political nature and other issues.The Election Observers also visited two polling stations situated at Duderhoma Ganderbal and inspected the preparedness on ground. They reviewed the security arrangements made for strong room and collection and Dispatch Centres of EVM. The Observers appreciated the efforts of Dis-
trict Election Officer Ganderbal and Election team for poll preparedness.Additional District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Ganderbal, Mr. Ajaz Ahmad, all Nodal Officers besides Officers of the Police department were present on the occasion.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Be careful of advertising yourself as someone who is so strong and mentally competent that you’re capable of handling everything, Sagittarius. Take note that the strongest mule on the trail usually ends up carrying the most weight. Your emotions are more sensitive than you may think, and certainly more than you demonstrate to others. Be honest about the way you feel and not just the way you think.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
ARO Kupwara asks voters to produce EPICs or alternative ID proof before casting votes KUPWARA, APRIL 11: The Assistant Returning Officer, Kupwara has asked all the electors who have been issued EIPCs to produce the same for identification at Polling Stations before casting their votes. Those electors who are not able to produce EPICs are asked to produce alternative documents to establish their identity which includes Passport, Driving Licences, Service Identity Cards, Pass Books with photographs issued by Bank/Post Office, PAN Card, AADHAR Card, Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour, MG NREGA Job Card, Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the Scheme of Ministry of Labour, Pension document with photograph and authenticated photo voter slip issued by the Election machinery.
General Observer visits Budgam Holds meeting with AROs and Nodal officers
BUDGAM, APRIL 11: Election General Observer, Mr. Harbhupinder Singh Nanda, visited Budgam today to monitor the election preparedness in the district. The Observer convened a meeting of Officers of the district concerned with the Lok Sabha Elections-2014. He was informed that 540 polling stations have been established in the district out of which 324 has been designated as hyper-sensitive, 43 as sensitive while rest as normal.Mr. Harbhupinder Singh was informed that Static Surveillance teams and flying squads are performing their duty as per the guidelines issued by the ECI.Meanwhile the District Election Officer, Budgam asked all the Assistant Returning Officers to be present at their headquarters on April 13th (Monday).
Things should flow well for you today with very little effort on your part, Capricorn. Take note that if any quarrel arises, it’s an indication that the person you’re arguing with isn’t necessarily the right person to deal with or confide in. Emotional issues are likely to be the hardest ones to overcome, but this shouldn’t be a problem for you. You have the ability to work through these like a pro.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
This is meant to be a nice, relaxing day, so treat it as such, Aquarius. There’s no need for you to plan any great strategy at this time. Try to take it easy and not indulge in any unnecessary stress. This is your time to enjoy the moment. Don’t tax your mind by overanalyzing everything that comes your way. Go with the flow and have a great time regardless of what you end up doing.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Your sensual nature is heightened, Pisces, and you’ll find yourself engaged in tender moments and languid peacefulness in the company of others. Soothe your soul by letting yourself slip into situations that give you the emotional freedom to do or say whatever comes to mind. Life should be like a love poem written by a great master. Accept the good energy that comes your way.
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All these whom they represent andfactors whose Head of the state was called Sadar pose potential threat to wild life eyesaare always fixed on them for ethe Riyasat (President of the state) and asolution number of wild life species are of their problems. The and the head the passing government vanishing with every legislators are of elected by the day. peoas Prime Minister. However, Besides this the use of pesticides for ple with a purpose and if that purwith the passage ofthen the what time is variagriculture and horticulture purposegovernments is not served the ous gradually erodposes contaminated water adds to funthis of wasting coresbarring of rupees on ed article and some this tragedy every day. The contamholding theallelections. The Govt. provisions other feature were inated water increases toxicity in should also behave as responsible diluted and finished one by one. the and results in allow ailment as animals it should be. It should the The controversy on this article which causes untimely death of opposition to pose the problems has been there since its inclusion birds, fish and animals. shrink-is of the people so that The a solution and all fundamental groups paring of forest cover by ruthless cutcarved out. If the Govt. tries to siticularly Jan Sangh now called ting of trees, timber smuggling and lence theJanta opposition then what is Bhartiya Party, Shive Sena, other factors are the main cause of the fun of sitting in these RSS, Bajrang Dal and otheraugust comdeath of animals as they do not get houses. 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The duty of the conthe time and utilize it for of theJamwelbridge between the state cerned department does not end by fare &of Kashmir the people.and Nowrest as the mu of Lok the organizing somerecent functions during country. The controversy Sabha Elections are nearing, the wildlife week starting from 2nd started BJP’s Prime code ofbyconduct will beMinisteriin force, October but constant and effective alhence candidate Mr. Narinder aspect Modi the developmental measures should be made by wildand finally by the election manhas to be kept in mind. Both oplife protection They ifesto released by BJP once position and staff. Govt. has has toshould go to again started creating doubts in be given advanced training in propeople who will judge them on the minds of the people of Jamtecting the wildlife. this performance andApart whatfrom they are mu & Kashmir about the intenawareness, campaigns must be initidoing in the state legislature. It is sions of BJP its leader. 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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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