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Bear kills 8 year old girl Budgam, August 13: A ferocious bear mauled an eight years old girl in Central Kashmir’s Jabdan area of Khansahab Budgam on Tuesday morning. Police sources told CNS that a bear entered into the house of one Bilal Ahmed Dar during the wee hours and took along his 8 years old daughter Dilshada Banoo. Police said that Bear soon after taking the girl away in his mouth disappeared from the scene and all the attempts to locate the bear proved futile. A few hours after this unfortunate incident, police found the head of the girl lying in nearby forest while pieces of her body were found in scattered form at different places. People alleged that despite repeated pleas to Wild Life Department to curb the movement of wild animals, no attention was paid by the department and these wild animals continue to roam freely without any interruption.
Boy drowns in Jehlum Srinagar August 13: Asif Ahmad Mir son of Abdul Hamid resident of Sangri Colony, Baramulla was drowned in river Jehlum while bathing at Chakla, Baramulla in the jurisdiction of police station Baramulla. The body was fished out and after completing all legal formalities handed over his relatives for last rites.
Brother kills brother in Anantnag Srinagar August 13: One person died in a clash over a land dispute between two brothers in Srigufwara, Anantnag. During a clash between two brothers Ghulam Mohammad Wani and Abdul Razaq Wani sons of Abdul Satar resident of Hatigam, Anantnag, in the jurisdiction of police station Sirigufawara over a land dispute, Abdul Razaq attacked and critically injured his brother Ghulam Mohammad Wani with a lathi. He was shifted to hospital for treatment, where he succumbed to his injures. The body was handed over his relatives for last rites after completion of all legal formalities. A case FIR number 55/2013 under section 302 RPC has been registered in this regard.
One held with Codeine in Shopian Srinagar August 13: Shopian police arrested one person with 84 bottles of Codeine phosphate and large number of Diazepam injections. On a tip off Police party led by DYSP Imam Sahib , Shopian Irshad H Rather laid a naka checking near Imam Sahib. One person Faheem Ahmad Shah son of Mohammad Maqbool resident of Manzimpara Shopian was intercepted carrying 84 bottles of Codeine phosphate and large number of of Diazepam injections. He was arrested and a case FIR No. 57/2013 was registered in Police station Zainapora under section 21/22 NDPS against him.
Girl ends her life in Baramulla Srinagar August 13: A girl (name with held) resident of Dobhiwan, Baramulla ended her life by hanging herself at her home. A case has been registered in this regard.
8 Injured in road accidents Srinagar August 13: Eight persons were injured in different road traffic accidents across the valley. During the intervening See Injured on Pg. 11
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Situation limping back to normal in Jammu Curfew continues for third day dGP says public mood against the disturbances
Srinagar, August 13: Director General Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad Tuesday said that situation was fast returning to normal in major areas of Jammu region where curfew was imposed a few days back after communal clashes. Talking to KNS he said, “Situation remained near normal on Tuesday and we are trying our best to ensure that curfew is relaxed. We are assessing the situation to see which are
the areas where curfew can be relaxed in consultation with respectable and prominent citizens of the respective areas.” He said that at several places on Tuesday shopkeepers opened their shops as people now want relaxation in curfew. “Inter community animosity has subsided now. Let elders take responsibility of their respective areas we will lift the curfew,” he said. The DGP said that public mood appears to be against
disturbance and they want normalcy restored. “Civil society groups have appreciated response of the government and the administration the way situation was handled.” The DGP said that 120 odd arrests have been made in various areas of Jammu division in the last few days. “We have to work for long term peace and catch hold of all the miscreants. We will ensure long term peace is maintained in the area and for that we have
Relaxation of 3 hours in Samba and Kathua Restrictions to remain imposed upto August 15
to take legal action against those who were involved in the clashes,” he said. Prasad said that in few areas protests erupted after police arrested some people who were involved in the clashes. “We have to do the arrests and people will protest against that. We will not stop our investigations because of the fear of protests.” Asked whether there was any lapse on part of police in handling the situation in Kisht-
war on Eid, he said, “When there were thousand people on roads it is difficult to control them. What district admin did was correct. Causalities were minimised. Had police opened fire there would have been more causalities.” “The response of the district administration was appropriate in dealing with huge crowd in an agitated mood. There is a view that had the administration used force including firing the situation could have
flared up. However, fact and circumstances are enquired into by judicial commission and it would not be appropriate to pre-judge that finding,” he added. The DGP told KNS that restrictions will remain imposed upto August 15 depending on the circumstances and the public response in different areas. He said that rumour mongers were active and spreading rumours to instigate public.
No talks until Pak responds Ban Ki-moon ready to mediate to LoC killings: India on Kashmir issue
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Responding to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s call for a "new beginning" in relations with India amid tension over the killing of five Indian soldiers and recent ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC), Centre on Tuesday asked Pakistan to respond to New Delhi’s concerns. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said, “We welcome Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's hand of friendship. However, we want to tell Pakistan that there will be no talks if Islamabad fails to
respond to New Delhi’s concerns.” Akbaruddin also asked Pakistan to “respond immediately on killing of five Indian soldiers along the LoC recently.” Talking tough with Pakistan, the MEA spokesperson said, “We welcome newly-elected Pakistan PM's commitment, which is defined by peace and cooperation. However, we would
State population pushed towards Stone-Age Internet services continue to be disrupted
Srinagar, August 13: Students, professionals, academicians, students and journalists continue to suffer on account of suspension of internet services in Kashmir Valley. Scores of students told CNS that are unable to download examination forms as the date for the submission of the forms are approaching nearer. “It seems we are living in stone-age. Nowhere in world any government deprives its people from the right
to freedom of speeches but in Kashmir the situation is different and here government is using all means to lock them in sheds like cattle,” a student from South Kashmir Haroon told CNS adding that he is unable to download the examination form for the SET. Like students, business community and other professionals are aghast over the government decision to suspend internet service. “It is the job of the See Internet on Pg. 11
like to make it clear that there will be no talks until Pakistan responds to the killing of our soldiers.” The MEA spokesperson also cautioned by saying when there is unprovoked firing along the LoC then naturally there will be consequences in bilateral ties. Syed Akbaruddin further asked Pakistan to take action against the perpetrators of the 26/11 attacks and bring them to justice at the earliest. Akbaruddin stated in categorical terms that maintaining peace on LoC is one of the most important Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) between the two See no Talks on Pg. 11
Appeals India and Pakistan to resolve longstanding issue
United Nations, August 13: Expressing sorrow over the recent outbreak of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has underscored the need for Pakistan and India to resolve the “longstanding” issue, saying his good offices are available if both sides agree to his mediation. “While I am saddened by the loss of lives in the course of all this conflict, I am relatively, reasonably encouraged by the recent move by both the sides to engage in dialogue, to resolve their source of conflict through dialogue — that I will
strongly welcome and support,” the secretary-general said in an interview with the UN-based correspondents before his departure for Islamabad for an official two-day visit. “My offer of good office remains available. If both sides think this is useful and both sides agree, then I’ll be ready to offer my good offices,” Ban said in response to a question whether he could help leaders of India and Pakistan resolve the decades-old dispute, which is on the agenda of the UN Security
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drainage system in the city. The water-logging of main roads including See Rain on Pg. 11
Ban also urged the operating countries or any group operating armed drones to strictly adhere to the relevant provisions of international laws regulating UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). He was responding to a question about the deep concern and anger in Pakistan over the continuing US drone strikes in Pakistani territory that have killed and injured many civilians. “The UN really and strongly urges that all these UAVs should be strictly regulated and controlled under international laws, including international humanitarian laws,” he added. See Mediate on Pg. 11
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Apex Court directs CS to file affidavit
New Delhi, August 13:
Srinagar, August 13: Normal life was affected in Kashmir due to heavy rainfall in plains and upper reaches on Tuesday causing dip in temperature. It also left many areas of the summer capital waterlogged resulting in traffic jam and causing inconvenience to commuters. The Meteorological department said the rainfall and decrease in temperature occurred due to Western disturbance. The downpour led to increase
Council. But experts point out that India has consistently rebuffed the offers of mediation, whether by the United Nations or any other third party, arguing that solutions must arise bilaterally. And even in a bilateral format, very little progress has been made because of India’s refusal to come to grips with the core issue of Kashmir. In the course of the wideranging interview at his refurbished 38th floor office overlooking the East River,
Exonerating the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for communal clashes in Chenab Valley, the Apex court Tuesday said it cannot control the administration as they are the right persons to deal with the situation and it would pass any order only after going through the affidavit. The Court directed the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Mohammad Iqbal Khandey to file an detailed affidavit about the eruption and subsequent steps taken by the government to curb the communal clashes in Kishtwar by August 21.
Meanwhile Chief Secretary Mohammad Iqbal Khandey told CNS that he has not received any kind of directions yet and the government would file a detailed affidavit only after receiving a commune from the Apex Court. According to reports, a division bench headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam, Justice Ranjana Desai and Mr. Justice Ranjan Gogoi directed the chief secretary to file the affidavit by August 21. The PIL was filed by senior Supreme Court lawyer Prof Bhim Singh seeking urgent intervention of the Supreme Court of India for the safe and secured See Apex Court on Pg. 11
Frequent violations of cease fire a big jolt to Indo-Pak relations Shahana Srinagar, August 13: It is unfortunate that peace is once again eluding sub-continent and the recent cease fire violations have dashed the hopes of millions of peace loving people of India and Pakistan. When the cease fire came into effect in 2002, a new dawn of mutual friendship, cordiality and confidence building had set in. Lacs of people had a sigh of relief particularly in the areas around control line and International Borders. For them, it was the restart of a life without any fear of being hit by a bullet, coming in contact with a land mine which tore into pieces several innocent people and without a sword of death hanging over their heads for all the
24 hours of the day. Taking the ceasefire agreement as a guarantee of life, the farmers were again seen ploughing their lands, abandoned for years together, the school children attending their schools repaired immediately after the announcement of cease fire and hustle and bustle witnessed in every village which had either been deserted due to indiscriminate shelling and firing or had drowned in the silence of death due to continuing Indo-Pak hostilities. However, the decision of ceasefire came as a gift of the centuries which exhibited the statesmanship of the leaders of both the countries. The political observers thought it the change of mind which was the result of the futile wars between the two coun-
tries, their hostilities and animosities for over six decades and the wastage of their resources drained out in a blind arms race. Lacs of people died, property worth billions of dollars was destroyed, but despite that all both had to secede their hostilities and come on the negotiating table for addressing the outstanding issues including the Kashmir problem which is the main bone of contention between the two countries. After the ceasefire was affected the two neighbours went on initiating historic confidence building measures one after the other. The opening of crossing points, starting trade activities across the control line and the increased people to people
contact cemented the relations and bridged the gaps. Both forgot the past and started a new journey towards a bright, peaceful, cordial and friendly future. The things seemed to be perfectly going into right direction, though the exchange of some bitter words continued with negligible frequency. The ties between the two countries reached to a point where Pakistan even decided in principle to confer the status of Most Favoured Nation to India. With the success of Pakistan Muslim League (N) and the ultimate election of Nawaz Sharief as Prime Minister, the hopes of a new Philip to the relations increased. His first statement to improve the relations with India and to pick up
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the threads where they were left in 1999, further encouraged every peace loving inhabitant of the sub-continent who thought that whatever differences exist between the two countries will be addressed with a positive frame of mind. However, that was not so. The increasing ceasefire violations not only made the life of the people living in vicinity of control line once again hell, but also created new bitterness in Indo-Pak relations. The recent killings of five soldiers in Poonch and earlier two soldiers beheaded allegedly by Pakistani rangers have added fuel to the fire and strained the relations further. There is no doubt that leaders of both the counties are sincere in their efforts to establish good rela-
tions and bring a lasting peace to the sub-continent. There is no doubt that the leadership understands the futility of the hostilities, however, both India and Pakistan leaders have to understand that forces on international level are active in creating misunderstandings between the two and also there are black-sheeps within the two countries who are not in favour of cordial relations between the two countries. Hence, it is necessary and imperative for both the countries to understand the designs of these alien forces and defeat them by taking positive steps to finish the hostilities. The first step in this direction is to strictly enforce the ceasefire and do not allow any violation See Violations on Pg. 11
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Kishtwar have been fountain of secularism and what happened on August 9 was due to the criminal negligence of the state government. He emphasized that a sitting judge of the High Court should hold judicial inquiry into the entire circumstances that led to riots, countries hence it is important for Pakistan to stop allowing killing, and imposition of curfew in Kishtwar. its soil to be used for launching terror attacks against India. The petitioner also informed the Supreme Court that the The warning from India came in the aftermath of killing of government has blocked all local video channels, five Indian soldiers along the Line of Control by the electronic communication, which has given the rumour Pakistan troops in the Poonch sector recently and ceasefire mongers freedom to spread false news and propaganda violations by the neighbouring country. Pakistani troops to incite conflict and communal passion. He prayed for also fired at Indian positions in Mendhar sector along the the intervention of the Supreme Court in this regard LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district late on also. Monday. The Division Bench said that it cannot control the On Aug 11, Pakistanis fired at Indian positions in Digwar administration. “They are the right and the best persons village of Poonch district, and the exchange of fire to control the situation. They are in the field. They must continued for more than six hours. On Aug 6, specialist act with free hand to control the situation. How can we troops of the Pakistan Army killed five Indian soldiers in restrain the state government from imposing condiChakan-Da-Bagh sector of the LoC in Poonch district. A tions," it said. bilateral ceasefire agreement was signed by India and The bench, also comprising justices Ranjana Desai and Pakistan in November 2003. Ranjan Gogoi, added that "at this stage, we cannot say that the state government is sitting mum. They are acting." The bench said that it is not underestimating the Ban, a former South Korean foreign minister, said he seriousness of the situation but it had to go through the looked forward to discussing with the newly-elected ground situation prevailing in Kishtwar before passing Pakistani Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, a number of any order. important issues, including Afghanistan from where the United States-led forces are set to withdraw in 2014, posing a change because of the resulting security vacuum. Regal Chowk, MA Road, Residency Road, Natipora, “We really hope to have closer and stronger cooperation, Chanapora, Rambagh, Solina, Magarmal Bagh, and the role of Pakistan in promoting peace and stability in Bemina and other localities led to traffic jams. neighbouring country —Afghanistan,” he said. “There Reports of rainfall were also received from peripheral should be a strong regional cooperation. This is why I am areas of the famous ski resort of Gulmarg and Amarnath visiting Pakistan. It is one of our priority agendas, which I cave shrine and adjoining areas in the periphery of will be discussing with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and famous hill resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir. The President Zardari.” heavy rains led to increase in the water level of rivers, He said he would also exchange ideas on how Pakistan lakes, ponds and streams but there was no threat of could accelerate the achievement of the Millenium immediate floods in the Valley, the officials said. Development Goals — in education, poverty eradication The rains have also resulted in water-logging in many and gender equality.Ban, 69, a soft-spoken diplomat, parts of the city, especially in the commercial hub of Lal described as “good message” the first-ever transfer of Chowk and surrounding areas. Reports from old power in Pakistan from a civilian government to another Srinagar said that the areas including Safa Kadal, democratically elected government. Eidgah, Nowshehra, Soura and Ali Jan Road are About the ongoing deadly conflict in Syria, the secretary- inundated with water. Similar reports were received general said he was working hard to convene the second from Gulshan Nagar, Mehjoor Nagar, Gogji Bagh, Geneva peace conference in the second week of Wazir Bagh, Jawahar Nagar, Rajbagh and Bemina areas September, citing his recent meetings with the representa- here. tives of two of its sponsors — Russian Foreign Minister Most of the important roads, lanes and by lanes in Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry. commercial hub Lal Chowk were also submerged due “There is no military solution, only a political solution can to water logging thus making the movement of save millions of millions of people from this tragic pedestrians and traders difficult. Adjoining, Regal conflict,” Ban said. Chowk was also flooded. When asked if he was only visiting Pakistan or some other “The administration has failed to tackle the situation countries also in the upcoming trip, Ban said that the trip emerging from continuous rains. The administration was part of several countries, but would start from was in deep slumber while the residents bear the brunt,” Pakistan. said locals. On a question about the UN help to alleviate the sufferings Incessant rains since raised water level in major streams of the flood affected people in Pakistan he said that he in north Kashmir. The rains threw normal life out of the visited Pakistan in 2010 and flew in a helicopter with gear and disrupted power supply at many places, President Asif Ali Zardari and the interior minister and reports said. The rains raised water level in major rivers other ministers and he was so struck by the impact of the including river, Kehmil, Pohru, Mawar and Lolab scale of damage and the scope of damage the country nallah. suffered. “At that time, I reported to the General Assembly Residents of low-lying Bohipora, Moughalpora, immediately, to the special session that it was like slow- Bramri, Moughapora and Jagadpora villages said the motion Tsunami... I am very sorry for all the damages and water level in Kehmil nullah and Pohru Nallah had loss in the recent flood. My message is that the Pakistani increased considerably due to rains. The Bus-stand, Lal government should invest more in disaster risk reduction. Chowk and several other places were water logged in This is part of prevention, a prevention, which I take as one this town, causing inconvenience to the commuters. of the five important action agendas, prevention from People blamed the poor drainage system in the town for natural disasters and prevention from man-made crisis,” he water logging. “Even a small downpour inundates the said. About security situation in Afghanistan after with- roads of the town thus causing inconvenience to the drawal of Isaf forces in 2012 he said that it would pose a people,” residents said. They said that despite repeated challenge not only to Afghanistan and the people in the pleas, authorities never bothered to improve the governments, the United Nations, and regional countries. drainage facilities of the town even as the encroachHe said that Afghan National Security Forces should be ments on water bodies has made the things worse. responsible for their security. He said that as there was a “The downpour resulted in water-logging on national concern over the capacity of Afghan security force, he had highway from Khannabal to Pampore affecting been urging the ISAF member states, including the United movement of traffic,” eye witnesses told KNS. States, and key European countries to provide necessary Massive traffic jams were witnessed at Bijbehara, equipment and resources to help them strengthen their Sangam, Awantipora, Barsoo and Pampore for several capacity. That is important. In that regard, I welcome some hours and the commuters had a tough time. “We have of the countries, including the United States that would put arrangements on place and people having any provide residual forces to help build capacity of the Afghan difficulty can contact us,” said an SMC official. forces. When asked about terrorism that was rampant in Pakistan UN Secretary General said, “Terrorism is something which police to book rumour mongers and take action against the whole of the international community must work those few who use social networking sites to disrupt the together. Pakistan alone, or any other country alone, may peace but to make their job easy they suspend internet not be able to fight against terrorism alone; that is why the services and made all people to suffer heavily,” a UN General Assembly conducted a global counter- journalist said. terrorism strategy in December 2006, by consensus. We He said that if somebody is doing wrong the police have this Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Forces should book him. “Government has no right to treat all (CTIF). We have established UN Counter-Terrorism alike. I am using internet for the business purposes but Centres. As you might have read the statement by the Saudi facing the burnt just because government is afraid of King presenting $100 million — that’s a very generous few rumour mongers whom they are unable to appresupport. This is a global effort. hend,” said a businessman. He said, “I am very much saddened by all that has hap- "When information is gagged, rumours always run pened in Pakistan by terrorist attacks. I strongly condemn wild. I wonder what they want to achieve by this these heinous terrorist attacks against civilians. This must internet suspension, except for telling the world that stop. This must be stopped. I am going to emphasise and Jammu and Kashmir is being pushed into another Stone work together with world leaders to strengthen the UN’s Age," said an academician adding that how long we are and international community’s capacity in fighting going to pass through these odd situations. Mobile Internet services were on Sunday suspended in terrorism. About reports that al-Qaeda and other extremists have Jammu and Kashmir following tension in Jammu joined the Syrian conflict Ban said that they must know that region, which have been hit by communal riots. there was no military solution, only a political solution The mobile Internet services were earlier also snapped could save millions of millions of people from this tragic in the wake of hanging of Parliament attack convict conflict. “I had a very good talk on Thursday with Russian Mohammad Afzal Guru and in the aftermath of Gool Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. We all discussed... last firing incident in which four persons were killed. week I met John Kerry, the US Secretary of State— we are working very hard to convene the Geneva-II Peace from either side. The second most important step is to Conference, around the second week of September. immediately start a sustained dialogue to address the outstanding issues and carve out a solution acceptable passage of the stranded Machel Mata pilgrims between to both. This will help in giving a boost to the existing relations and will also help in avoiding meddling by Kishtwar and Gulabgarh (Padar) since 9th August, 2013. Singh also sought judicial inquiry into communal clashes other powers who are only interested in the sale of their arms and ammunitions which increases when the two in which three people were killed in Kishtwar. The Supreme Court rejected the prayer of Jammu and countries are at logger heads. Why should both the Kashmir government that affidavit may be filed by the countries waste their resources on purchase of arms and Home Secretary while accepting the plea of Prof Bhim why should not these hefty amounts be spent on the Singh. The Court made clear directions to the Chief welfare of the two nations. Not only this, the two countries have everything at their disposal, from natural Secretary rejecting the J&K government’s prayer. Prof. Bhim Singh vehemently argued that the people of resources to scientific advancements; They are second
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to none, provided both tap their potentialities for better of their people and cooperate with each other leaving behind their bitter past and hostilities. Let us hope that, good will prevails and a new dawn of peace, prosperity, tranquility, friendship and cordiality sets in the sub continent.
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night of 11/12.08.2013 an unidentified Truck hit an I10 Car without registration number at Green Tunnel, Anantnag, in the jurisdiction of police station Bijbehara, resulting in injuries to Masrat Jan daughter of Abdul Khaliq resident of Achabal traveling in the car. The injured has been shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard. A Santro Car bearing registration number JK01M/6721 driven by Mushtaq Ahmad Wani son of Mohammad Munawar resident of Sumlar Bandipora hit and injured a child Afshana Afzal resident of Takya Chewa at Takya Chewa, Bandipora, in the jurisdiction of police station Bandipora. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard. An Auto Load Carrier bearing registration number JK04A/8861 driven by Mohammad Altaf Ganie son of Ghulam Qadir resident of Soznipora Khansahib on way from Khansahib to Budgam hit a Motorcycle bearing registration number JK01P/8499 near Degree College Khansahib, Budgam in the jurisdiction of police station Khansahib, resulting in injuries to Ashraf Mir son of
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Abdul Majeed Mir resident of Yari Khansahib and a pillion Irshad Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Soznipora, Khansahib. Both the injured were shifted to Sub-District Hospital Budgam for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard. A Sumo bearing registration number JK02B/2744 hit and injured Faisal Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Charkoti near Khumriyal Receiving Station, Kupwara. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard. An Auto Load Carrier bearing registration number KMR2/ Temp-E-369 driven by Ajaz Ahmad Mir son of Farooq Ahmad resident of Noorbagh, Srinagar on way from Sopore to Handwara hit and injured two children Rukhsana Bashir daughter of Bashir Ahmad and Nazakat Rahim daughter of Abdul Rahim Mir residents of Seelu Sopore at Seelu, Sopore. The injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital, Sopore for treatment; where from Rukhsana Bashir was referred to SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard. A Maruti Car bearing registration JK01G/0615 on way from Anantnag to Mattan driven by Ishfaq Ahmad Khan son of Abdul Satar resident of Wantrag collided with a Motorcycle bearing registration number JK03/8295 driven by Bashir Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Ganiepora Mattan at K.P Road, Anantnag, in the jurisdiction of police station Mattan, resulting in injuries to Motorcyclist. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.
Full dress rehearsals held across the State DCs unfurl National Flag, take salute at march past
Srinagar, August 13: Full dress rehearsals were held at all the district and Tehsil headquarters of the Kashmir Valley in connection with the 67th Independence Day celebrations. At Srinagar, in connection with 67th Independence Day celebrations 2013, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Shalinder Kumar supervised the full dress rehearsal at Bakshi Stadium here today. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah after unfurling the national flag, inspected the parade and took salute at the march past. The march past was presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, BSF, ITBP, Women Police, State Disaster Response Force, Fire and Emergency Services and school children of various educational institutions besides contingents of Forest Protection Force took part in the march past. A variety of colourful cultural programmes were presented by students of Educational Institutions in collaboration with Information, Youth Services and Sports Departments and Cultural Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. On the occasion, senior civil, police and para-military forces were present. At Baramulla, a colourful full dress rehearsal was conducted at District Police Lines, Baramulla today in connection with 67th Independence Day function. Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Khawaja unfurled the national flag and took salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC and school children besides Army Band participated in the march past. Cultural programmes were also presented. On this occasion, Senior Superintendent of Police Baramulla, Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, senior officers of civil
administration, Police department and huge gathering participated. Cultural programmes were also presented. At Anantnag, a full dress rehearsal in connection with ensuing 67th Independence Day celebrations was held at District Police Lines, Anantnag. Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Dr. Farooq Ahmed Lone took salute on the march past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, NCC and school children. Cultural programmes were also presented. At Budgam, full dress rehearsal for 67th Independence Day celebrations was held at District Police Lines, Budgam. The Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, Khursheed Ahmed Shah unfurled the national flag and took salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC and school children. Cultural programmes were also presented. At Kupwara, a full dress rehearsal in connection with ensuing 67th Independence Day was held at District Police Lines, Kupwara. Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Itrat Hussain Rafique took salute on the march past presented by contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, NCC and school children. Cultural programmes were also presented. At Pulwama, full dress rehearsals for 67th Independence Day celebrations were held at District Police Lines, Pulwama. The Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, Manzoor Ahmad Lone unfurled the national flag and took salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC and school children. Cultural programmes were also presented. At Shopian, full dress rehearsals for 67th Independence Day celebrations were held at Sports Stadium, Shopian. The Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Bashir Ahmad Bhat unfurled the
tricolour and took salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC and school children. Cultural programmes were also presented. At Kulgam, a full dress rehearsal for 67th Independence Day celebrations in district Kulgam was held at district headquarters. The Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, Jehangir Mir unfurled the tricolour and took salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC and school children. Cultural programmes were also presented. At Bandipora, a full dress rehearsal in connection with ensuing 67th Independence Day was held at S.K. Sports Stadium, Bandipora today. The Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, M Y Zargar inspected the parade and took salute on the march past presented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, NCC and the school children. Variety programmes being presented on the 67th Independence Day were also selected and for this purpose, a committee of the experts from various departments had already been constituted. Officers from civil administration, police and army besides public representatives and senior citizens were present on the occasion. At Ganderbal, a full dress rehearsal for 67th Independence Day celebrations in district Ganderbal will be held at Madri Meharban Stadium, Ganderbal. The Deputy Commissioner, Sarmad Hafeez unfurled the tricolour and took salute at the march past presented by JKP, JKAP, CRPF, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC and school children. Cultural programmes were also presented. Officers from civil administration, police and army besides public representatives and senior citizens were present on the occasion.
Resignation of Kitchloo sought to appease Delhi viceroys Sajad says shedding of crocodile tears on selective basis unacceptable Srinagar, August 13: C M t o p l a c a t e t h e Peoples’ Conference selective mourners in Chairman, Sajad Lone has D e l h i . R a t h e r t h a n said that the incidents of refusing to be swayed by violence and clashes in the selective mourners Kishtwar need to be and their theatrics, the condemned unequivo- Chief Minister chose to cally and unconditionally. mollify them and submit It is shocking that the before their selective leadership in Delhi, anger. including that of BJP and Sajad Lone said that the Congress, is showing Chief Minister is looking selective concern and at the Kishtwar situation shedding crocodile tears. electorally and trying to Human lives matter the improve his standing in most and in situations like New Delhi at a time when these, value of human h e s h o u l d b e m o r e lives is independent of concerned about containrace, creed, religion or ing the violence and color. bringing the culprits to Terming the resignation justice. of the Minister of State Sajad Lone also termed for Home for J&K as an P D P P r e s i d e n t , act of cowardice on M e h b o o b a M u f t i ’ s behalf of the Chief statement asking for the Minister, Sajad Lone said re-employment of VDC that the resignation was members as shocking. sought and moved by the Mehbooba Mufti like
Omar Abdullah, is also playing electoral politics by voicing concern for the VDC members and asking for their predisbanding reemployment. The posturing and statements of both Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti seem to be derivatives and functions of votebank politics . Such opportunistic and ruthless political selfinterest during such times is revolting and condemnable. Sajad Lone asked for the restoration of peace in Kishtwar and emphasized the need for all political parties – within J&K and in New Delhi – to condemn the violence without any conditions and electoral calculations.
Bloeria meets Governor Srinagar, August 13: Dr. S. S. Bloeria, Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Jammu, met N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today. Dr. Bloeria briefed the Governor, who is Chancellor of the CUJ, about the to-date status of the teaching and research programmes, conduct of interviews to fill faculty positions, and the time frame within which construction of the university campus can commence on the site of the land acquired for establishing the Central University. The Governor emphasized the usefulness of the essential facilities being established within an envisaged time frame. Bloeria informed the Governor that, meanwhile, suitable accommodation has been hired to run the teaching programmes and for providing hostels for boys and girls. The teaching work is in full swing in 8 departments. The Governor, who is Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, had discussions with Dr. Bloeria.
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Mir reviews progress of regularization of ReZ Srinagar, August 13: Minister for Agriculture, Mr Ghulam Hassan Mir Tuesday morning chaired a high level meeting to review the progress of regularization of Rehbar-e- Zirat (ReZ) as per the State Cabinet decision, 2011.
Threadbare discussion was held regarding the implementation as per the road map prescribed in the Cabinet decision. Minister of State for Agriculture, Mr Nazir Ahmad Gurezi was also present in the meeting. Commissioner Secretary, Agriculture Production, Dr. Asgar Samoon, Secretary GAD, Mr. M. A Bukhari, Director Agriculture, Jammu, Mr Ajay Khjuaria , Director Agriculture, Kashmir Mushtaq Peerzada, Addional Secretary Agricul-
ture Production, Additional Secretary law and other senior officers were present in the meeting.As per the Cabinet decision, 2642 Rehbar– e-Zirat candidates who are already registered with the department are being regularized as Village Agriculture Extension Assistants in three phases. In first phase , 881 ReZ’s are be-
ing regularized with effect from 1st April,2014, another 881 ReZ’s are being regularized from 1st April,2015 in second phase and remaining 880 ReZ’s from 1st April,2016 in third phase, the meeting was informed. The Minister directed the concerned officers to complete all the formalities within the prescribed time so that regularization orders for first batch of eligible ReZ’s is issued on 1st April, 2014 positively.
Mirwaiz appeals separatist leaders not to call strikes on Fridays Srinagar, Aug 13 :Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Tuesday appealed pro-freedom parties to shun away from calling strikes on Fridays. Talking to KNS Mirwaiz said, “When profreedom parties call for strikes on Fridays it gives government a reason to curb our activities. Already our activities have been curbed and government isn’t allowing us to reach out to the people. When we call for strikes on Fridays we lose an opportunity on that day also to reach out to people.” He claimed the state government has completely failed to stop continuously worsening situation in Kishtwar and other areas of Jammu division. “Violence in Kishtwar was planned and perpetuated deliberately for electoral gains, so as to polarize the population for petty political interest,” he said and demanded immediate disarming and dis-banding of VDCs all around Jammu region. Earlier while speaking at a seminar “Solution of disputes. a precursor to world peace” to pay tributes to Hurriyat leader, Sheikh Abdul Aziz on his fifth martyrdom anniversary and others martyrs who laid their lives for the Kashmir
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Khandey releases J&K Prisons News Letter Srinagar, August 13: The Chief Secretary, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Khandey today released J&K Prisons News Letter in presence of Director General of Prisons Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar at a function here. On the occasion, DG Prisons informed the Chief Secretary about various reformative and rehabilitation measures taken by the Prisons Department for the welfare of the inmates. He said the Education programmes, vocational and skill development training, and other sports and culture activities, besides facilities of grievance redressal are being provided to the inmates. Mr. Kumar also informed about the measures taken by the Prisons Department to improve the skills, upgrade the knowledge, enhance the capacity of the prison staff and incorporate best prison practices. He said that Prisons Department is also going to launch a magazine soon.
Taj visits Bakshi stadium, indoor stadium; inspects improvement works Srinagar, August 13: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today visited Bakshi stadium to inspect the renovation works being carried out there. He visited various pavilions and visitors galleries and inspected the upgraded seating equipment installed there.The Minister also visited the Sher-i-Kashmir Indoor stadium and reviewed the ongoing renovation works there. He directed creating more space at the stadium so that more and more indoor games would be played at a time at the stadium.Mr. Taj directed utilization of space for landscaping and creating local aesthetic ambience within the sporting area of the stadium. He also directed creating more facilities for players at the stadium.Later, in an informal chat with waiting media persons, the Minister said the State Government has embarked on an ambitious programme of strengthening sports infrastructure in the State and in this regard a beginning has been made with the foundation laying of Rs. 18 crore sports complex.
pal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chief Wild Life Warden, Vice Chancellors of SKUAST, experts from University of Kashmir, Director State Forest Research Institute and other officers from Various Departments.
cause, Mirwaiz said, “At a time when Kashmiri resistance leadership is being barred from even from offering prayers communal forces in Jammu were given a free hand to act on their nefarious designs. Efforts were on to push Jammu Kashmir into a communal fire so as to reap out ulterior political benefits from the dead bodies of both Hindus and Muslims,” he claimed. Categorically stating that Kashmiris were not communal, Mirwaiz said the inhabitants of the state have maintained communal bonhomie even during adverse situations. Coming down heavily on pro-Indian political parties, Mirwaiz said BJP, Congress, PDP and NC were in the same league when it comes to grabbing power. He said these political parties can go to any extent for their vested political interests. Stressing that Jammu Kashmir was one single entity, he said that division of Kashmir on regional or religious basis would never be allowed. He said APHC wants to clear Kashmir was not a religious issue, but it was political dispute which needs to be solved politically. Unfortunately, Mirwaiz said the pro-Indian political parties were engaged in communal politics in the state.
VDC’s cause of communal disharmony: Qureshi Srinagar, August 13 Democratic Liberation Party Chairman, Hashim Qureshi Tuesday condemned the communal clashes in Kishtwar and has appealed the Kashmiri people to restore peace and brotherhood, which has been a centuriesold pillar of Kashmiriyat. Hashim Qureshi also said that the VDC’s and its members are one of the main causes for communal disharmony and further deterioration of the situation. He warned the Kashmiri people that they should be cautious and aware of conspiracies and evil designs.“Recently there was some communal tension in Budgam and now again in Kishtwar. It is evident that
some evil design and conspiracy is being hatched by some elements, which are adamant to disrupt peace,” he said. Chairman JKDLP also said that these people want to malign our genuine struggle for Independence and peace by depicting us Kashmiris as communal. He reiterated that all Kashmiris and especially political parties should not pay heed to rumours or try to gain political mileage from these unfortunate incidents, but should help in restoring normalcy and social harmony in order to uphold the values of Kashmiryat. Hashim Qureshi demanded that the culprits behind these heinous crimes should not be spared and should be given the harshest punishment.
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Speaker appeals people to maintain calm, tranquillity Srinagar, August 13: The Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mr. Mubarak Gul appealed to the people for maintaining calm and tranquillity in the State. The Speaker was interacting with various deputations coming across the State which called on him here in his office chamber today. Mr. Gul said that all the sections of the society have been living in peace and togetherness since long in the past and they have to live like brothers in the future also. The Speaker said Shere-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s slogan was ‘Hindu, Muslim, Sikh Atihad’ and we have to follow and maintain it. He said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have to exhibit the commitment for peace, brotherhood, communal harmony and tolerance which is the hallmark of the composite culture of the State. He appealed the people not to pay heed to rumours, adding that the activities of the rumour mongers should not be
tolerated as they are playing with the life and property of people and national interests. Representatives from Abarar Sahib Building Construction Works Union (ASBCWU) also met the Speaker and apprised him about their individual and collective problems. Detailed discussion was also held
be looked into and addressed on priority. He said several welfare schemes have also been launched in the State for the welfare and betterment of labour class working in construction of buildings, adding that need is to aware them about these schemes so that maximum benefits reached to the targeted lot. He said that the labour-
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HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Things may get a bit hostile today, Aries. No one wants to budge from his or her position. You could be caught between mind and heart issues. Both sides are unforgiving and unwilling to give up control. Your best bet is to try to find compromise wherever possible. You may not get the exact solution you want, but you will get one that’s workable for all parties involved.
Taurus April 20-May 20
You may think that everything is perfect, Taurus, when suddenly, there’s a great surge of unyielding emotional energy. Be on the lookout because such situations are likely to crop up and add intensity to your journey. Pool your knowledge with that of other people instead of trying to come up with all the answers by yourself.
Gemini May 21-June 21
Others are apt to play a big role in the events that unfold today, Gemini. It’s likely that closely communing with others will be very important. Despite this, you may still feel alone. Even within a large group, your heart may yearn to bond tightly with just one other person. Do your best to stay positive regardless of the combative forces likely to be at work on a day like this.
Cancer June 22-July 22
You may be in a difficult position today, Cancer, as if you’re being pulled in two directions with little say as to how things are supposed to end. The acting forces could be manipulative, so you should take special care that no one takes advantage of you. This may be easier said than done at a time like this.
Leo
July 23-August 22 It’s very possible that the best solution today is to simply give up control, Leo. When it comes to matters of the heart, other people may be in a whirl of turmoil. Trying to figure out their state of mind will be impossible so don’t even try. You may just want to let things ride and see where you end up tomorrow before making any major moves.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Mind your manners today, Virgo. Make sure your charm is turned up high. Merging with the group is essential as you keep the momentum of the energy going. The more the merrier. Once you get the ball rolling in the right direction, there will be plenty of momentum to help it up the next hill. The important thing is that you take responsibility for your actions.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Today you may be inspired to have a little fun with your looks, Libra. You may wish to change your haircut or experiment with different colors or styles of clothing. It would be fun to get out of your routine, even if it just means donning funky sunglasses or bright Hawaiian patterns. You will feel lighter and more flirtatious.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Today’s energy has you rethinking all areas of your life, Scorpio. If you aren’t as challenged by your job as you think you should be, perhaps it’s time for a change. The trick for you will be figuring out what it is that you want to do. You have a tremendous amount of creative ability. If you aren’t using these talents, why not explore a career that would let you develop them further?
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
on the problems being faced by the labour class. The Speaker heard the individuals and deputations patiently and assured them that their genuine demands will
ers and working class have to come forward for availing the benefits of these schemes specially launched for ameliorating their socio-economic conditions.
You’re ready for dramatic change in your life, Sagittarius. It isn’t that you’re dissatisfied with your career or personal life. Rather, you feel like you’re missing out on something great, if you only knew what. Be receptive to whatever opportunities arise and explore them all. You may find the answers you seek through travel or more education. Bring a friend if you’re afraid to explore on your own.
Capricorn
Annual Urs of Hazrat SyedAli Aali Balkhi (RA) Pakherpora commencing from 19th August Srinagar, August 13: Final touches were given to the arrangements for annual Urs of Hazrat Syed Ali Aali Balkhi (RA) Pakherpora, commencing from 19th of this month, at a meeting chaired by the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather. As per the programme laying of chaddar (PoshakBandi) on the mausoleum will be on 19thAugust whereas Shab Khwani will be performed on August 21. The Urs celebrations will continue upto 30th August of the current month. The Minister directed heads of various departments to make fool proof arrangements in their respective fields at Pakherpora during the Urs days so
that pilgrims do not face any in convenience. The Transport department was asked to arrange adequate number of vehicles for pilgrims from the districts of both Pulwama and Budgam.The Minister asked the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution department to arrange additional quota of Ration including Rice, Sugar, Atta and Kerosene for the consumers of Pakherpora. The Public Health Engineering and PDD departments would ensure un-interrupted supply of drinking water and Power during the Urs days. The Executive Engineer PDD Pulwam assured that there will be no curtailment of power in Pakherpora during Urs for convenience of
the pilgrims. The Yusmarg Development Authority will deploy a good number of Safai Karamcharis for sanitation and cleanliness in Pakherpora and around the Shrine complex.The Chief Medical Officer assured that besides keeping 24X7 medicare services available in the Primary Health Centre Pakherpora, four first aid centres will be set up en-route Charar-i-Sharief to Pakherpora at Zinpanchal, Kanidajan, Pakherpora and Charari-Pora.The locals of Pakherpora put forth some demands before the Minister which included construction of a bridge at Nallah Romshi near Yachgoz, macadamization of Pakherpora to Kakapora road and Kanidajan to Pakherpora road.
Rs. 75 crore for environment protection, Rs 58 crore for R&R Srinagar, August 13: To ensure supply of safe drinking water to the population living in and around the catchment areas of Kishanganga Power Project, coming up in district Bandipora, a water filtration plant would be installed and commissioned by Oct this year while Rs. 75 crore have been earmarked for environment protection and Rs. 58 crore stands released for relocation and rehabilitation(R&R) of effected family.This information was given to the Environment Committee of J&K Legislative Council, which met under the Chairmanship of Dr. Syed Bashir Ahmad Veeri here today. Legislators,Showkat Hussain Ganai, Syed Mohammad Rafiq Shah, Mohammad Muzaffer Parray, Regional Director, Environment and Remote Sensing, senior officers from NHPC and
Revenue department besides Additional Secretary, Mohammed Maqbool Bhat and Deputy Secretary of the Council Secretariat Mr Ishfaq Ahmad were present on the occasion. The Committee had a detailed discussion on the environment and allied issues of the under construction 3642.04 crore 330 MW Kishanganga Hydle Electric Project and called upon the authorities of NHPC to maintain ecological balance while implementing the project plan. It was given out that Rs 1.50 crore are being spent under catchment area treatment programme while Rs. 17 crore have been earmarked for Environment Management Plan. The project is being implemented within the frame work of Indus Water Treaty, it was added. The Committee raised the issue of containment water supplied to the people living in
catchment areas and asked the NHPC to take concrete steps for checking this and ensuring discharging treated water in the streams besides supplying through pipes. The Committee directed Regional Director, Environment and Remote Sensing Department to launch a massive awareness programme through print and electronic media about the environment and environmental issues so that common people know about it and effects of climate change. She was directed to involve Universities, educational institution, Panchayat Raj Institutions, concerned NGOs in sensitizing people about the environmental issues. Stressing for getting Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) by an accredited body, approved by the Union Ministry of Forests, the Committee asked the NHPC and Environment and Remote Sensing.
December 22-January 19
Capricorn, expect to meet someone new who will be a tremendous influence in your life - probably in your career. If you’ve been frustrated by your lack of progress up the corporate ladder, take heart. This new person may be able to show you another way up. In spite of your frustration, you should continue to work in your usual manner. You’re on the right path, even though you may doubt it now.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
You’ve been on a wild ride for several months, Aquarius - all that excitement in your personal life and career! If major changes for the better haven’t yet occurred, know that they will. A promotion is in order, most likely accompanied by a raise. Don’t act so surprised - you’ve had this coming for a long time. Celebrate tonight with someone dear to your heart.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Foreign lands and new opportunities beckon today, Pisces! Keep your eyes and ears open as these opportunities may come to you from an unusual or unexpected source. You’re ready for a change of some kind in your personal or professional life. It’s up to you to take steps in whatever new direction you decide to go. Don’t rule out a few classes as a way to further your career.
Editorial/Opinion The Daily
Zabarwan Times Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Education-Magic wand to progress and prosperity
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he progress and prosperity of any nation can be measured only on one yard-stick, as to how many citizens have excess to quality educational facilities. The off rule, Might is Right, Aristocrats rule the Nations, are now obsolete. The developed countries paid heed to education in the initial stage and now they are harvesting the fruits of those initiatives by way of dictating their terms on developing and under developed countries. The citizens are leading comfortable life with all the basic necessities fulfilled. They don’t have to live under open sky or stand in que for hours together to fetch one bucket of water or ration at concessional rates. Their children don’t have to lose eye sight while studying in dim lights. Talk of any comfort; they are bestowed with in comparison to the people of the third world who have to live from hand to mouth, where poverty is their destiny. It is all because of least priority given to education sector that these countries could not harness their resources and compete with the developed nations. They miss the condition in India. We too woke late to the need of the hour in giving emphasis on education. The words of Former President of India Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam keep on echoing when he one said “coming generation will not remember you as to how many temples, mosques or churches you built, but will remember you as to how many school you built”. His golden words speak of his vast experience and practical approach. But despite various schemes and initiatives launched by Central Government, country still lags behind in the field of education. Due to poverty most of our children go to government run school to seek education. Except Kerala almost in tall the states the literacy rate is below expectations. There could be various reasons for this. The way politics has plagued this sector is beyond one’s imagination and almost killing the future of the country. The state of Jammu & Kashmir is no exception. Here the people are being duped with the slogans of freedom, justice, progress and what not for the last so many years. But it was education sector which was made sacrificial lamb at the first instance. Schools, colleges, libraries were set ablaze. Day today calls of strike, civil curfew, and curfew made the life out of gear. The future of the students was darkened. With the establishment of popular government some initiative with the financial assistance by central government were taken to build or repair school college buildings but the situation still is pitiable. Even now nearly 5000 government schools are without their own buildings. School buildings are in delipated condition. May schools are without roof top, without doors and with broken window panes. There is no proper sitting arrangement what to talk of other civic amenities like heating system during chilly days of harsh winter, drinking water or toilet facilities. Even teacher are not properly trained. There are certain schools were students are without teaching staff but some schools with more teachers but less students due to ineffective transfer policy and rampant corruption. The concept of Rehbar-e-Taleem may be ideal on paper but practically it has failed to deliver goods as it is a means for back door entries. What kind of quality education can be expected from a teacher with nominal honorarium? Moreover when such teachers are regularised they get themselves transferred to towns or cities with political pressure or money power leaving students to their fate. Now time has come when Government and the people have to take education sector seriously. Government should take bold steps by adopting public private partnership for spreading education to every nook and corner of the state to channelize the talent and intelligence of t he children of the state and also in calculate a sense of accountability in teaching community which is possible only when there is good governance.
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Drug Abuse – A Holistic Approach
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rug abuse, also called substance abuse or chemical abuse, is a disorder that is characterized by a destructive pattern of using a substance that leads to significant problems or distress. Teens are increasingly engaging in prescription drug abuse, particularly narcotics (which are prescribed to relieve severe pain), and stimulant medications, which treat conditions like attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy. Long ago… Initially, drug users were look down upon as those lacking in moral values that accounted for this strange consumption (of the drug) and it was more often held that a person was not "man enough" to get away from addiction. It was first recognized to be a disease like any other, by Alcoholics Anonymous, who did pioneering work in this field as an organization, delving deep into the reasons why a person fell into and subsequently in short time lost control of himself on such usage. Dr.Jellinek's pathbreaking studies helped change the very orientation one hitherto had about these alcohol/drug users (abusers). Further with the advancement of neurophysiological science, more importantly after 1956, one came to the conclusion that drug abuse is a chronic disease, could trouble a person for his entire life and was ultimately, curable by proper treatment. The disease of addiction was thus much better understood than in the past. What was needed therefore, more than the sympathy towards such affected persons, a due recognition and systematic treatment appropriate for such cases. These could be akin to treating patients with other health problems like sugarcontrol or hyper-tension, to name a few. Types of Drugs Drugs drastically put to wrong use are brown sugar (its inferior version is heroin) cannabis (ganja, bangh and other such categories) and even alcohol which qualifies to fall under the drug category, for the reason that it is merely a chemical in liquid form that is used to give a "high". Even thinners usable with paints and other such common material could be called drugs. There could also be a case of drug abuse, where a medically prescribed
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orld's production and use of energy over the past two decades have shown striking changes. Use of e lectricity has risen phenomenally resulting in a remarkable difference in the pattern of energy consumption. The initial options that we had for switching fuel resource presented larger challenges in terms of global warming coupled with almost dwindling fossil fuel resources. When we look at the world's energy resources, oil, natural gas and coal seem to be still riding the crest and the contribution of renewable seems marginal at this juncture. Solar energy seems to enjoy a better edge over the others at this juncture due to vigorous pursuit to transform it into an attractive and economic option. Power consumption in India has been increasing fast due to population growth and economic development. India has tremendous energy needs and faces an uphill task in meeting these requirements through traditional means of power generation. The Indian economy faces increasing challenges because energy supply is struggling to keep pace with demand, and there are energy shortages of 10-13% daily almost everywhere in the country. Because India has so many black-outs, many factories and households use emergency generators and inverters as back-ups. This back-up power could be supplied by solar energy. Solar has the potential to transform the Indian economy in the same way as the Information Technology (IT). India is in a unique position to introduce clean energy solutions on an enormous scale to provide affordable energy for everyone – especially the poor. From an energy security perspective, solar is the most secure of all sources, since it is abundantly available. Theoretically, a small fraction of the total incident solar energy (if captured effectively) can meet the entire country’s power requirements. It is also clear that given the large proportion of poor and energy unserved population in the country, every effort needs to be made to exploit the relatively abundant sources of energy
item is consumed frequently, in increased quantity and violates the prescribed amount. Persons recognize that this produces a sensation that "puts them up" and they therefore start using these constantly, not when it is actually needed as a medicine. WHO Reports The yearly report released by bodies like WHO normally indicates an increase/decrease in pattern of drug in use, wherein sometimes what could be more prevalent would be smoking heroin; at other times it could be injecting cannabis. All these are to be seen more as fluctuations in drug abuse, than anything else. There are many criteria to determine whether a person is addicted or not. These could range from physical warning signs, emotional signs to an abrupt or gradual change in the family dynamics that lead to marked changes in social behaviour. The person exhibits red and glazed eyes with poor eating and sleeping habits and may also show general lack of interest and become a victim of sudden mood changes. He may develop a strange secretiveness that keeps him away from the family. On the social side he would try to become a truant with an altogether negative attitude. But as a thumb rule it would be better if one stuck to repeated usages as a symptom, where the user is fully aware of the consequences and but is prevented by a strange inability to restrict or stop the consumption of the drug in terms of quantity, frequency and be inclined towards an insurmountable urge towards drug usage. Vulnerability Instead of looking at the causes for drug addiction per se', it is better to understand it as a vulnerability to addiction. That would a better term. Genetic make-up plays a vital part in forming this habit, the family and friends around a person may serve as a deterrent or cause further usage of the drug(s) thereby increasing the positive expectancy that is to be derived out of it. If there is tacit approval by those around him, then it is held as a normal habit. It is no more drug abuse ; it is only rightful "use". It is "taken" in its stride. Psycho-social factors, lack of coping skills, the mechanism of a backup of friends during immense emotional pain -
any or all these may be the causes for the above-mentioned vulnerability. Withdrawal Symptoms Withdrawal symptoms create an uncomfortable feeling and will depend more on the drug which is consumed. The body and mind become restless, become more and more irritable, all parts of the body could be affected and there is pronounced sleep disturbance. It is similar to a pair of physical balances where one scale is at its extreme and what is strictly happening is a process of re-adjustment. If the patient goes back wanting to consume only a small quantity then the brain recalls the experiences it has had in the past and forces him to consume more and more till it provides complete satisfaction. This is a state that has to be completely avoided. It would be a reminder here that substitution of one drug by another is neither the solution nor the cure. Treatment Drug abuse, then is the disease of the body, the mind and the soul. Though treatment may begin medically but that alone is not enough and the patient would need an enormous amount of psychological help. If, a person gets cornered and conquered by an intake for three valium tablets, for instance, he should be taught and educated how to pass his time without these three. It requires long-term treatment, a change in lifestyle and the involvement of the family becomes cardinal in these kinds of treatments. Care should be taken to see that the patients dignity is preserved and he should always be respected. Prevention Prevention is a community process and not a one-time affair or a single day affair, of taking vows and the like. Instilling mere knowledge that drugs are bad alone may not also work. Developing of coping skills, learning to say a firm "no" to drugs even when repeatedly persuaded, a good support system, echoing the message against drug addiction repeatedly at different points of time, involving all sectors of the society are some of the preventive measures to be taken, all in a truly holistic manner, if results are to be seen. Government Initiatives The Union Ministry of Social Justice &
Empowerment, as the focal point for drug demand reduction programmes in the country, has been implementing the Scheme for Prohibition and Drug Abuse Prevention since the year 1985-86. As implementation of programmes for deaddiction and rehabilitation of drug addicts require sustained and committed/involved effort with a great degree of flexibility and innovation, a Statecommunity (voluntary) partnership appears to be particularly strong mechanism for service delivery. Accordingly, under the Scheme, while major portion of the cost of services is borne by the Government, the voluntary organisations provide actual services through the Counselling and Awareness Centres; Deaddiction cum Rehabilitation Centres, Deaddiction Camps, and Awareness Programmes. The Ministry is assisting 361 voluntary organisations for maintaining 376 De-addiction-cumRehabilitation Centres and 68 Counselling and Awareness Centres all over the country. The basic objective in creating facilities for treatment, at Centres run through voluntary organisations, is to ensure that the support of the family and the community is mobilized to the maximum. To facilitate the medical treatment of hard-core addicts who require intensive long-term medical attention, 100 De-addiction Centres are being run in Government hospitals/Primary Health Centres, etc. The initiatives from the Government include maintaining of Quality Assurance and Minimum Standards ensured by developing a Manual of Minimum Standards of Services, Professional Manpower Development where National Centre for Drug Abuse Prevention (NCDAP) as an apex institution has the necessary mandate for training, research and development in the drug sector and Focused Interventions for Vulnerable Targets where The Workplace Prevention Programme (WPP), a collaborative effort of the Government, ILO, NGOs and corporate sector has come up as a result. This collaboration has led to the formation of an effective group of various stakeholders, known as ARMADA, the Association of Resource Managers against Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Solar India
available to the country. The National Solar Mission has targeted to deploy 20 million solar lighting systems for rural areas by 2022. India is blessed with about an estimated 5000 TWh of solar radiation. This vast resource can be tapped to meet the growing energy demand. Even if a tenth of this potential is utilised, it could solve the country’s power problems. India could lead the world by embracing solar power, if favourable policies and business models are evolved and implemented nationwide. India should take full advantage of this golden opportunity because solar energy has particular relevance in remote and rural areas, where around 289 million people live without access to electricity. Solar energy is the most cost-effective option for India to reduce energy poverty without having to extend national grid services to provide power for individual homes and buildings. Solar energy to power computers to assist learning in schools and hostels, Management Information System (MIS) to assist better management of forests, powering milk chilling plants, empowering women Self Help Groups (SHGs) involved in tussar silk reeling, cold chain management for Primary Health Centres (PHCs) are some examples of new areas, being tried successfully in the country. Support The National Solar Mission is a major initiative of the Government of India and State Governments to promote ecologically sustainable growth while addressing India’s energy security challenge. It will also constitute a major contribution by India to the global effort to meet the challenges of climate change. The National Action Plan on Climate Change also points out: “India is a tropical country, where sunshine is available for longer hours per day and in great intensity. Solar energy, therefore, has great potential as future energy source. It also has the advantage of permitting the decentralized distributi on of energy, thereby empowering people at the
grassroots level”. Solar is currently high nity solar farms as part of the energy on absolute costs compared to other development programmes. sources of power such as coal. The Solar irradiance, economic installation objective of the Solar Mission is to create costs, Government support and financing conditions, through rapid scale-up of conditions in all probability, are likely to capacity and technological innovation to drive the growth of the solar photodrive down costs towards grid parity. The voltaic technology. The falling generation Mission has set an ambitious target to cost is another encouraging factor for the create an enabling policy framework for technology to emerge as the largest and the deployment of 20,000 MW of solar most stable demand segment. Power power by 2022 and to ramp up capacity of cannot be produced at night or cloudy grid-connected solar power generation to days is history as concentrated solar 1000 MW. The Solar Mission has set a power plants and Nano-antennas are target of 1000 MW by 2017, which may being developed to capture residual heat appear small, but its reach will add up to to overcome this limitation. Remote bringing changes in millions of house- communities could eventually make their holds .For the first phase,a target has been own solar cells using waste vegetation, fixed to set up 1,100 MW of grid con- thanks to a design developed by researchnected solar power plants by March, ers in Switzerland and the United States. 2013. Asia’s first and largest Solar Park The technology is inspired by photosynhas been set up at Charanka in Gujarat. thesis. Most of the solar installations are The 3000 acre state of the art park has supported by incentives. However, until generation capacity of 500 MW with the efficiency of solar cell improves and training facilities as well. Incidentally, the cost of generation competes with that Gujarat has taken the lead in solar power of conventional energy, solar energy can generation and has been contributing only have a limited role. 2/3rds of total 900 MW solar power Solar energy is a win-win for India and generated in the country. The state the environment, and India should make it government is also working on a solar a mainstream component of its energy energy policy, which is likely to be diversification. There is really no better launched soon. India is endowed with economical choice for the country. vast solar energy potential. About 5,000 Renewable energy is also an attractive trillion kWh per year energy is incident investment opportunity because it will over India’s land area with most parts provide long-term economic growth for receiving 4-7 kWh per sq. m per day. the country. A favourable renewable Hence both technology routes for energy policy could create millions of conversion of solar radiation into heat and jobs. As American economist and author electricity, namely, solar thermal and Jeremy Rifkin rightly said, India can solar photovoltaic, can effectively be usher in a third industrial revolution by harnessed providing huge scalability for properly utilising its renewable energy solar in India. resources. In fact, progress on renewable Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry has energy front could determine the future demonstrated unprecedented growth over road map for human sustainability. the recent past, with increased demand for Solar Energy has the potential to resolar power attracting more and more energise India’s economy by creating players into the market. The price of solar millions of new jobs, achieve energy panels has come down considerably. This independence, reduce the trade deficit and has made solar technology more competi- propel the nation forward as a ‘green tive. The Government may consider nation’. In short, solar power offers too favourable tax structures as well as many benefits for India to ignore or delay provide financial resources for commu- its development.
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You can style your wet hair
Styling wet hair after a shower can be quite an arduous task. We suggest ways you can style your mane, no matter what the length is In case you are running late for work, give your heated styling tools a miss. Styling wet hair can be easily done at home and does not require much time. Says Sylvia Chen, a stylist, "The
key to achieving the desired wethair look is to ensure that you use the right styling products. Make sure you have shampooed and conditioned your hair, to get the ultimate wet-hair look. Use a leave-in serum to avoid the frizz."Style according to your hair type For naturally wavy to curly hair:
Those with waves or curls, tip your hair upside down. Then spritz beach texture spray on your hair from the roots to the ends evenly, and scrunch. This will give volume to your mane, lending a beachy look. For straight, long hair: If you have long straight hair, apply some leave-in serum on towel-dried hair. Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your hair and let it dry. Once it's dried, use a paddle brush from the roots to the end to smooth out your hair. For curly medium to long hair: Apply some serum or a curl-enhancing mousse on damp hair and comb through using a widetoothed comb to detangle your hair. Divide your hair into four sections — two at the front and two at the back. Twist the random strands of hair from your roots to the end.For short hair: Apply a texturising spray onto towel-dried hair after shampoo and conditioner. Style or part your hair in the way you want and comb it.
Tips - For those with long hair, braiding can be another option. After shampoo and conditioner, apply some smoothing serum on your hair, detangle using a small-toothed comb and then braid your hair. You can try doing a French braid or simply a normal one. If you have to attend a meeting at work, apply a leave-in cream onto wet hair to prevent flyaways. Detangle your hair using a wide-toothed comb and pull back your hair into a ponytail or a low chignon. - Apply a teaspoon of either an anti-frizz serum or conditioner to your hair and run it uniformly. Make sure it's not saturated or greasy or else your hair will end up looking oily and styling your mane will become difficult. If you are leaving your wet hair down, always twist it around your fingers to keep it from drying out flat or turning frizzy.
Adequate sleep key to weight loss Adequate sleep is important for person to lose weight, and it should be added to the recommended mix of diet and exercise, a new study suggests. Although calorie restriction and increased physical activity are recommended for weight loss, there is significant evidence that inadequate sleep is contributing to obesity. Lack of sleep increases the stimulus to consume more food and increases appetite-regulating hormones. "The solution [to weight loss] is not as simple as 'eat less, move more, sleep more'," Drs. Jean-Phillippe Chaput, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario and Angelo Tremblay, Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, wrote.
Exercises to boost your upper body
Forget botox, the new buzz word is "collagen", and this skin friendly protein that was being marketed in the form of supplements and as an important ingredient in creams and serums.The latest entrant in the anti aging arena, however, is the collagen drink that is apparently a huge hit already. This drink claims to bring about a dramatic reduction in lines and wrinkles in a matter of days, so much so that women are already queuing up for this magic potion.Collagen supplements have been around for a while and though these claim to erase fine lines, wrinkles, stretch marks and cellulite and improve hair and nails, it is the drink that is big news now. As you
drink it, the protein that gives the skin strength and elasticity, watch yourself grow younger, say those who swear by the power of collagen.According to reports many celebrities are opting for the collagen drink now, which also claims to be many times more effective than supplements when it comes to replacing the skin's protein stores, since it gets directly absorbed into the blood stream.So it is perhaps time to bid goodbye to collagen marshmallows, tablets and supplements, as the drink which promises to plump up wrinkles in three days and wipe out all the sallowness that comes with age, is in many stores internationally.
If your exercise regime is only running, cycling or playing sports, then you need to pay attention. Our fitness expert, Arnav Sarkar gives you important facts that you need to know about keeping fit through routines that only focus on your lower body. Arnav says, "Your sport may rely mostly on lower body power and endurance to help you win, but for overall health you need to work on your upper body too. Plus, it also helps with your performance to an extent." It is important that you get a full body workout, especially if you focus mostly on lower body fitness. Exercising your shoulders, back and arms can improve your posture, help you avoid injuries, strengthen abs and core muscles as well as tone and improve your body to engage in heavy exercises that requires you to use your legs. Hence, make sure to exercise different muscles of your body for fitness and strength. If you're an athlete your main focus is to tone and strengthen your legs, but working out the remaining muscles in your body can give you an edge to succeed. Common be-
lief is that added muscles can slow down the body, but lately this notion has changed. Muscle strength and endurance goes a long way in increasing athletic performance. When it comes to deciding which exercises to follow, Arnav Sarkar points out that you must 'focus on a few compound exercises that hit a lot of major muscle groups rather than do a lot of isolation moves that hit only one muscle.' He goes on to say that "This approach will save you time, as well as produce better results." Since your objective is balanced fitness that involves all body parts, your main objective is to work all body parts in equal doses. Arnav says, "Work equally on pulling as well as pushing muscles of the upper body. For eg, if you do push ups (pushing), then make sure that you also do some pulling exercise like barbell rows. Work for both endurance and strength development, instead of focusing only on one. For eg you can do some heavy overhead presses in the 5-10 reps range and along with that do some high repetition sets of bodyweight push ups, to get a
How to lose weight after pregnancy
If you step on the scale several days after you give birth, then you will likely have one of two reactions - disappointment or complete horror - as your weight loss is either not as much as you had hoped, or in some cases, your weight might not have changed much. Almost all women will want to lose the weight which they have gained over the course of their pregnancy as soon as possible. How long it takes you to return to your pre-pregnancy weight and shape largely depends on how
much weight you gained while pregnant; if you followed a regular exercise program, how healthy you ate and if you breastfeed or not. If you allow for a 3 month recovery period after giving birth, then you should easily be able to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight within 6-8 months. As a general rule, you should be aiming to lose no more than 2lb a week. It might not sound much, but that adds up to a weight loss of a stone in less than two months. If you exercised during
pregnancy and had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, it’s generally safe to begin light exercise within days of delivery — or as soon as you feel ready. If you had a C-section or a complicated birth, talk to your health care provider about when to start an exercise program. Many new moms find exercise the key to losing the baby weight, and studies support their experience. A 2007 Harvard University study of new moms found that women who walked 30 minutes each day had a 34 percent lower
chance of retaining a significant amount of weight (defined as 11 pounds or more) at their baby’s first birthday. Research also shows that exercise helps new moms preserve muscle mass—and thus appear more toned—than moms who drop weight just by dieting. Here are some pointers to keep in mind when mapping your post-pregnancy weight loss: Always check with a medical physician before beginning any fitness program Be sure to keep the water flowing. Aim to consume half of your body weight in ounces a day Take your time and start off slowlyDrink at least 10-12 glasses of water every day. Keep healthy snacks handy such as raisins, popcorn, wheat crackers, and nuts. Eat lean meats such as boneless chicken and the leanest cuts of beef. Eat whole grains (breads, cereals, pastas) instead of the “white” versions Don’t be fooled by foods that are labelled as nonfat. Most are loaded with calories and can have hydrogenated vegetable oils and/or high fructose corn syrup Resist the urge to indulge in a fast food meal.
more complete training effect." Follow any of these 6 upper body exercises that should be a staple for your upper body training: 1) Push ups: As Arnav puts it, push ups are "a great exercise that hits the pushing muscles as well as the core. You can do them with your bodyweight for high reps and also do some advanced versions like one hand push ups, etc for low rep strength development." Note: Here's how to do push ups: - Place yourself face down with the palms on the floor. Place the palms wider than the shoulder-width, arms extended, legs straight and feet together or slightly apart.- Keep the neck, back & hips aligned and abdominals contracted. Do not arch the back downwards or upwards. Keep it flat like a table top. - Bend the elbows outwards and bring the chest close to the floor. This is the initial position. - Push back upwards till the arms extend completely and feel the contraction in the chest muscles. 2. Military press: Good for building pushing strength, military presses are where you can focus on lift-
ing heavy and building strength. Note: Barbell is the most preferred equipment for military press, or you can also use dumbbells. - Raise the barbell to your chest with your hand shoulder width apart. This can be done by lifting the barbell straight from the floor or by lifting it off of a power rack. - Lock your legs and hips underneath you. Feet should be together. - Without using your lower body, lift the weight overhead. - Bring the weight back down to your chest in a controlled manner. 3. Parallel bar dips: These are not for the weak minded. Parallel bar dips are tough, yet extremely effective in building important upper body muscle groups. As Arnav suggests, this is "A great upper body pushing exercise that can be done with bodyweight or/ also with added weights." Note: While Parallel bar dips essentially strengthen your triceps and chest muscles, if you can do them to full capacity, they end up shaping your entire upper body - including core. Here are a few tips to perfect your dips -
"However, an accumulating body of evidence suggests that sleeping habits should not be overlooked when prescribing a weight-reduction program to a patient with obesity. Sleep should be included as part of the lifestyle package that traditionally has focused on diet and physical activity," Chaput
said. The authors' recently published research found that total sleep time and quality of sleep predicted the loss of fat in people enrolled in a weight loss program. The Canadian Obesity Network has included adequate sleep in its new set of obesity management tools for physicians.
Are you getting enough fruits?
Fruits are delicious, juicy, fun to eat and healthy ingredients for great desserts; but are you getting enough fruits in your daily diet? We use a lot of skin care products that boast of properties and vitamins from fruits, but why do we still select creams over natural fruits? Let's take a look at how many fruits you need to eat every day before you can say that you are getting enough fruits in your daily diet. Based on a study in 2010 reported by the Dietary Guidelines of America, you need 1.5 - 2 cups of fruits daily, but 'the amount depends on the number of calories per day recommended for your healthy weight.' (Via) Also, it is recommended that you
eat five servings of fruits and veggies a day, but it depends on your age and gender: Women between the ages of 19-50 should eat 7-8 servings, while men should eat 8-10 servings. And for those above 50, men and women should consume seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day. All this preaching is in good spirit. Fruits help fight cancer, obesity and heart disease. Fruits provide nutritional vitamins. Certain fruits contain a good amount of natural sugar and fluids, which also keep us hydrated. Fruits are rich in fiber, and are great for bowel movement and weight loss. It is also advised that you consume fruits whole, instead of skinned or juiced.
Just dance and shed extra pounds Proud of her newly acquired chiselled midriff, insurance professional Anubhi Jain is all gungho about her new passion: dancercise. Having got bored of her monotonous workout routine, Jain had almost decided to abandon exercising, until she was introduced to this interesting new concept of staying fit. Dancercise is a perfect recipe for those who love dance as well as exercise. Choreographer-dancer Nirali Someshwar says, "Exercise and dance, if looked at individually, tend to get monotonous after a point. That's why this form has become popular. It is also good value for money as you learn two things at one time." So, what does dancercise include? Someshwar explains, "Basically it is a fusion of choreographed dance steps and exercises. The theory is based on individual exercise for every muscle. For example, isolated belly dance includes 20 minutes of abs and hip exercise, followed by 45 minutes of belly-dancing. The session keeps on evolving from start till the end, with each next step leading to the next one."
Bhangra aerobics incorporates bhangra and hiphop. Dancer Hrishikesh Pawar says, "We make these packages depending on what part of the body needs to be strengthened. For example, if contemporary dance is being fused with exercise, the areas of concentration are the legs since the dance form involves classical ballet. I usually start my classes with pilates and yoga as they increase flexibility." Aero-dance workshops that include cardio and floor exercises mixed with western jazz, hip-hop or Bollywood is the current favourite of
marketing professional Shraddha Patil. She quips, "It's a lot of fun as it does not feel like exercise at all. And since we dance on the latest Bollywood and Hollywood hits, I feel like a performer." But are dance styles altered for the purpose? Dancer Purvi Mundada answers, "At times, we simplify the steps. We have to keep in mind that the people opting for these packages do not want to get involved in the intricacies of the dance styles. The idea is not to deprive people of the pleasure of dance and also give them a good workout." Zumba
is another fitness routine that combines aerobics with the Latin-American salsa and meringue. Dance trainer Soonruta Kothadiya says, "This form is also popular in many gyms. As it includes the entire body movements, it helps in losing weight faster. " Not just dance styles, martial arts too are being merged with exercise. Dance trainer Sanjay Sawant who teaches aero-fitness, a mixed form of martial art stretches and jumps with Bollywood, jazz and funk, says, "It's a complete freestyle fusion devoid of any disciplined moves."
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NATION
Ishrat Jahan killing: Top cop PP Pande surrenders, finally
Will Ansari take back his anarchist comment after BJP protest? Vice President and Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, Hamid Ansari, today slammed Rajya Sabha MPs for violating etiquette and said their actions could be condoned only if the legislators wanted the Upper House to become a “confederation of anarchists”. Ansari, who chairs the question hour in the Rajya Sabha, attempted to calm MPs protesting over different issues when he lost his temper and said that they were violating all rules. “Every single rule in the rule book, every single etiquette is being violated in this house,” Ansari told MPs. Some MPs who attempted to interrupt him were also told angrily to sit down. “If the honourable members wish this house to become a confederation of anarchists, then its all right,” he said, and then adjourned the Rajya Sabha till noon. has lost his temper over Rajya Sabha being disrupted in the past as well. File photo. PTIAnsari has lost his temper over Rajya Sabha being disrupted in the past as well. File photo. PTI The Upper House today witnessed multiple protests with the BJP MPs protesting against Robert Vadra and some
Congress MPs continuing to protest against the creation of Telangana. When the House reconvened at noon, Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley raised objections to the MPs being referred to as anarchists. He also demanded that the term be withdrawn since it was ‘unparliamentary’ and was backed in his demand by fellow party member Ravi Shankar Prasad. Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien attempted to placate them and said Ansari was only asking if the MPs wanted anarchy to prevail, and also said he would discuss the matter with the Vice President. However, soon after that MPs began protesting again and the proceedings had to be adjourned for another half hour. This isn’t the first time Ansari has lost his temper over proceedings being disrupted. At one point in December 2012, he had offered to do away with Question Hour
VVIP chopper deal: Rules changed to favour AgustaWestland, CAG report finds NEW DELHI: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) said on Tuesday that the government had failed to follow defence procurement policy rules in awarding a 560 million euros luxury helicopter deal to AgustaWestland, a division of Italy’s Finmeccanica. “Several instances have been observed
where the ministry had deviated from the provisions of the DPP (defence procurement policy) 2006 and RFP (request for proposals) issued in September 2006,” the Comptroller and Auditor General said in the report presented to Parliament. Both Italy and India are investigating the deal.
given MPs never seemed to participate in it and seemed more intent on protest. Whether Jaitley is right about Ansari’s tirade however can only be decided by a reference to the voluminous 900 page book titled Unparliamentary Expressions. However, the person who is in charge of taking the decision on whether the term used should be deemed unparliamentary is Ansari.
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh opposing the implementation of the new food security ordinance. Modi,in his letter, called the ordinance impractical, stating that it is fooling the poor people. He said that the ordinance does not fulfill the basic objectives of food security. In his letter, he pointed out major deficiencies in the ordinance. He stated that in the ordinance, unworkable statutory responsibilities have been given to central and state governments. Modi pointed out that strangely, the number of beneficiaries have been fixed in the ordinance without specifying the eligibility criteria and individual entitlements. He also alleged that even the standing com-
and its allies, Reddy claimed that no other state did it better than Andhra Pradesh. “Nobody has been showing us the way in this regard, rather we are showing the way to others,” Kiran claimed, referring to his pet girl child protection scheme called ‘Bangaru Talli’ in particular. “No doubt, the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana being implemented in Madhya Pradesh is good, but we have enacted a law for effective implementation of Bangaru Talli. We introduced the scheme after studying similar ones being implemented in other states and also foreign countries. Ours
Govt. employees strike work; RTC, private buses go off the road Normal life was paralysed in Central Coastal Andhra Pradesh owing to the indefinite strike call given by Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers (APNGOs) and the APSRTC employees from the early hours of Tuesday. This turned out to be a virtual bandh call, as all RTC and private buses were off the road; shops and establishments were closed. Small and medium entrepreneurs in the Autonagar and Industrial Estate, restaurants and even small kiosks downed their shutters in support of Samaikyandhra. Schools and some colleges declared a holiday on Tuesday. The busy Bandar and Eluru Road, which otherwise bustle with activities and shoppers, wore a deserted look at 11 a.m. The only people on the roads were security strike forces in their camouflaged overalls and the members of different joint action committees (JAC) who took out rallies in protest against the Congress Working Committee’s decision to bifurcate the State. The APNGOs took out a rally from PWD grounds and went on a Government Offices closing spree from 10.30 a.m. Private vehicles were allowed to run and autorickshaws were seen plying.In some pockets, the transport system was virtually paralysed with the state-owned transport major APSRTC employees joining the strike. “Our college actually wanted to func-
tion, but since APSRTC has joined the strike, the management declared a holiday,” said Ch. Avinash, a second-year B.Tech. student. A senior citizen who was waiting for a public transport system at Benz Circle to go to his daughter’s house at Gandhinagar, remarked, “It is good that people are protesting against the bifurcation of the State. It’s expected of concerned citizens. But, what I see is that the agitation of ‘Samaikyanhdra Andhra’ (Unified Andhra) lacks ‘Samaikyam’ (unity). For the last one hour I have seen at least six JACs taking out rallies comprising of 150 to 200 members. Can’t they join together to form one big impactful group, the way TRS does.” Machilipatnam Staff Reporter, T. Appala Naidu adds:Vociferous protests were witnessed on Tuesday, amid tight security, on the streets of Krishna District headquarters town Machilipatnam against proposed carving out of Telangana. Mammoth gathering of protesters led by lawyers, merchants, political leaders and Government employees/ workers spread the bandh to every nook and corner of the town.Streets wore a deserted look as people from all walks of public life turned up at the Koneru Centre. A few women, largely rural folk supported the scheduled 24-hour bandh by engaging themselves in preparation of food on the roads as a part of their ‘Vanta-Vaarpu’ agitation.
Ahmedabad: Senior Gujarat police officer PP Pande, wanted for the murder of college student Ishrat Jehan and three others, has surrendered in a court in Ahmedabad today. This is the same court where Mr Pandey showed up on a stretcher a few days ago, in a moment of high drama, to win anticipatory bail after evading arrest for months. But he went underground again after that, and applied for bail to the Supreme Court, which finally turned him down yesterday.The judges said, “You were an absconder earlier also. Your conduct makes you dis-entitled to anticipatory bail.” Mr Pande disappeared first in April after the CBI made him an accused in a case encoded with political ramifications for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi at a time when he’s close to landing his party’s prime ministerial nomination. Mr Pandey was head of Ahmeda-
bad’s Crime Branch in 2004 when Ishrat, 19, was shot with three men on the outskirts of the city. Last month, the CBI filed a chargesheet and said seven cops including Mr Pande had shot the group “in cold blood” and destroyed evidence. The police officers say that they had been warned by the Intelligence Bureau that Ishrat and the others were terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba and planned to assassinate the chief minister.The Intelligence Bureau says it passed on information about Ishrat’s alleged terror links to the police, but did not recommend or participate in the fake encounter, a claim that has been rejected by the CBI. Mr Modi’s party, the BJP, says that by refusing to comment on whether Ishrat was a Lashkar accomplice, the CBI is concealing important information to embarrass the chief minister in the months leading up to the national election.
Modi writes to PM, opposes Food Security Bill mittee of Parliament in January, 2013 recommended that that government should formulate eligibility criteria in consultation with the state governments. Sadly, the central government has chosen to ignore the recommendation of the parliamentary committee.Modi stated that the ordinance proposes to reduce the entitlement of BPL families from 35kg per family to only 25 kg per average family of 5 persons. This cannot be the objective of any food security legislation which reduces the entitlement of those who have been identified as being below the poverty line. As per the proposed pricing structure of the foodgrain, the BPL family will now have to incur Rs 85 more per month to avail 35kg foodgrain which they are getting
without the 'Right', he said.
All-party meet tomorrow on parties under RTI Act, SC order
Andhra CM Kiran Kumar Reddy slams Narendra Modi for telling ‘blatant lies’ Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party election campaign committee chief and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi claiming that the latter spoke “blatant lies”. “I strongly condemn Modi’s criticism of the Prime Minister, the Central government and the Congress party. He should know that Indo-Pak border issues are very sensitive and should only be dealt with diplomatically,” Reddy said, referring to Modi’s critical remarks about the policy being adopted towards Pakistan. The Andhra Pradesh CM told reporters in Hyderabad on Monday night that any issue between the two countries should be resolved through diplomatic means and any provocation was unwarranted. “It’s not right to create a war situation. All countries have modern weapons these days. When it comes to issues related to other countries, we all should work together,” he said. Andhra CM slams Narendra Modi for telling \’blatant lies\’ “He should know that Indo-Pak border issues are very sensitive and should only be dealt with diplomatically,” Kiran Kumar Reddy said. As Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Modi could give relevant suggestions to the Centre, he said. Mocking Modi’s claims about implementation of welfare schemes in states ruled by the BJP
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is the best scheme,” he claimed. “Modi spoke about skill development. It’s ridiculous. In Gujarat, skill development training was given to only 52,000 youths in the last two years, but no employment was provided. In contrast, 3.25 lakh youth in Andhra Pradesh were trained and provided jobs in the private sector.” “This year, we made a budgetary provision of Rs 415 crore for skill development with a target to provide employment for 3.50 lakh youth. Gujarat’s budgetary allocation is only Rs 106 crore for 55,000 youth, without providing employment,” Kiran said. When a team of officials from Andhra Pradesh visited Gujarat to study skill development programmes there, Modi invited them for a meeting and told them that “there’s a lot to learn from Andhra Pradesh,” he said. “What Modi spoke at the public meeting here yesterday, despite fully knowing these facts, is regrettable,” he said. About the public distribution scheme (PDS) which Modi said is “exemplary” in Chhattisgarh, Reddy said that 94 per cent of the Andhra Pradesh’s population is covered and rice is being supplied at Re 1 per kilogram. “In Gujarat, only 30 per cent of its population is covered under PDS and rice is supplied at Rs 3 per kg and in Chhattisgarh, only 63 per cent of its population is covered by the PDS. So, Andhra Pradesh is on the top,” he said.
on disqualification of lawmakers, government has called an allparty meeting tomorrow to firm up a view on the contentious issues. The meeting convened by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath is also to facilitate early passage of the Food Security Bill. The Bill is currently under consideration of the Lok Sabha and there is a plan to bring it before the Rajya Sabha next week. Asked whether the controvery over Telangana could cast a shadow over the passage of the Food Bill, party spokesperson Renuka Chowdhary replied in negative saying though what was happening in Andhra Pradesh was a very emotive issue, she does not think it will impact the Food Security Act, which is a "commitment to feed the nation". A bill was today introdued in the Lok Sabha today to keep political parties out of the ambit of the RTI Act and negate a Central Information Commission (CIC) order to this effect.
The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2013 seeks to insert an explanation in Section 2 of the Act which states that any association or body of individuals registered or recognised as political party under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 will not be considered a public authority. The CIC order had termed Congress, BJP, BSP, NCP, CPI and CPI-M as political authorities. In an all-party meeting called before the beginning of the monsoon session of parliament, parties cutting across ideologies had opposed the July 10 verdict of the apex court that had struck down a provision in the electoral law that protects a convicted lawmaker from disqualification on the ground of pendency of appeal in higher courts. Government is working overtime to negate the order by seeking a review and even trying to bring parties on board for a constitutional amendment for this.
China should speed up aircraft carrier construction: Chinese daily India’s launch of its first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant should spur China to speed up construction of its domestic aircraft carriers, the Global Times newspaper said in an editorial on Tuesday. “India’s actions remind us that the strategic significance of developing aircraft carriers in Asia is not declining. Rather, they are one of the most effective strategic tools in maintaining national maritime interests,” said the Communist Party-run tabloid, which is a widely read newspaper known here for its hard-line views. “The earlier China establishes its own aircraft carrier capabilities,” the editorial said, the earlier it will gain the strategic initiative.”The newspaper, did however, add that there was "no arms race" between India and China, pointing out that Beijing had been more concerned by the recent unveiling of Japan’s Izumo light carrier, rather than by the launch of Vikrant. “India has adopted a different attitude than Japan toward territorial disputes with China. Meanwhile, India's overall national strength lags behind that of China. Therefore, China perceives Japan rather than India as its biggest neighbouring threat,” the editorial said. The launch of Vikrant had underscored that India was “moving faster
in terms of developing armaments such as aircraft carriers” while China was “a latecomer among big powers in terms of developing domestic aircraft carriers”. “Even India has moved ahead of us,” added the editorial. China’s first aircraft carrier the Liaoning, a refurbished and upgraded version of the
Soviet carrier the Varyag, was put into seatrials last year. China is also constructing its own first indigenous carrier, with defence analysts quoted as saying China would require at least three carriers in service considering the naval strengths of countries such as India and Japan.