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Major fire erupts in Karna forests Srinagar, December 14: The massive fire erupts in the dense forests of Karna, damaging the green gold in the area at large. According to the KNS district Correspondent, the fire erupted in Karna forests during the intervening night of December 13 and 14 due to which flora and fauna in the forests got ablaze. The sources told KNS that due to the cut in the KupwaraKarna transmission line of 33 thousand KV, the fire erupted in the forests. The fire was later brought under control by the fire and emergency services and by the people residing near the forests. The local officer of fire and emergency services of Karna Abdul Gani told KNS that the locals of Danah village along with the men of fire department played the vital role in dousing the dangerous flames. “It took us eight hours to extinguish the forest fire but we can say that the fire is somewhere still alive and that the operation by the department is still going on.”
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ANC concerned over power curtailment Srinagar, December 14: The General Secretary of Awami National Conference (ANC), Mir Mohammad Shafi in a statement Saturday expressed deep concern over the increasing unavailability and curtailment of the power supplies in the valley which is resulting in the exacerbation of the problems of common masses. The statement to KNS mentioned that Mir said that the people of the valley are often See ANC on Pg. 11
Inside story Educate people about energy conservation Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone Saturday called for launching awareness campaign to educate people about the conservation of energy. He said students are a resource who can play a pivotal role in educating people about the conservation of energy.
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‘Reply forwarded to members of PC for opinion’ The Legislative Assembly speaker Mubarak Gul Saturday said any decision on Gen. (Retd) V.K.Singh’s reply to the breach of privilege motion will be taken after the members of the Privilege Committee (PC) submit their respective opinions. The decision will be taken on the basis of merit of the opinion of the committee and in light of the reply submitted by the former army chief. “I have forwarded Gen. Singh’s reply to the respective members of privilege committee and have asked them to submit their opinions within one week. The final decision over the issue will be taken after that,” Gul told KNS on phone. He further stated that the reply can be accessed by one and all and it
has already been made public. “If PDP wants, it can get the copy of the reply of Gen (Retd.) Singh from my office. I have also forwarded his reply to the members of the privilege committee.” Pertinently, Gen (Retd) Singh in his response to the breach of privilege notice has said that in light of facts and circumstances, the allegations leveled against him by way of a breach of privilege motion by members of Legislative Assembly are not made out and appear to be a case of misinformation. The sources told KNS that Gen (Retd) Singh while replying to the privilege motion of the state legislative assembly has also attached the video recordings of his interviews given by him to the section of press about the TSD funding. See Will Decide on Pg. 11
The mushroom growth of regional political parties has beyond doubt strengthen the regional aspirations and created new avenues for people to air their voice
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WEATHER
FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS:
Weather will be mainly dry over the state.
FORECAST OF SRINAGAR:
Mainly clear Sky with Haze. Maximum & Minimum temperatures will be around 11°C & -3°C respectively.
TEMPERATURE MAXIMUM 8.5 0C MINIMUM -3.7 0C SUNSET ON(SUNDAY) 05:24 pm SUNRISE ON (MONDAY) 07:31 am
Fire at Bone and Joints hospital triggers panic
SHRC takes notice of pathetic roads, frequent jams, overcrowding in mini buses
Srinagar, December 14:
Srinagar, December 14:
Panic gripped in city on Saturday afternoon when fire erupted at Kashmir’s Bone and Joints hospital, prompting the authorities to evacuate the patients. Eye witness told KNS that the fire started from the Out Patient Department See Fire on Pg. 11
Taking suo moto cognizance of media reports about the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on Saturday issued notices to DGP, Chief Engineer R&B Kashmir, IGP Traffic, Transport Commissioner, RTO Kashmir, SSP National Highway, Ramban and SSP Traffic Kashmir with a direction to submit their reports on pathetic conditions of highways and roads without lights, unchecked traffic movements with omnipresent traffic jams and overcrowding of passengers in mini buses Rafiq Fida, member of the SHRC has asked these authorities to submit their replies by or before next date of hearing that has been listed on February 10, 2014. “A copy of this order along with the news stories
Cold claims life in Kupwara Srinagar, December 14: An unidentified man died due to severe cold in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, even as Srinagar, the capital city, witnessed the coldest night of the season, officials told Global News Service Saturday. See Cold Claims on Pg. 11
be sent to all the reporting officers with the notice…. Both the news stories have highlighted a genuine concern regarding the pitiable and pathetic conditions of highways and roads without lights, unchecked traffic movements with omnipresent traffic jams and overcrowding of passengers in mini buses that involve the rights of the individuals from almost all walks of life including passengers, commuters, tourists, government and private sector employees, school goers, passersby and above all the common man alike and the inaction on the part of the State Government which is in deep slumber in this regard. Even there is no sign boards near speed breakers and no paint on Zebra crosses.” In his order Mr Fida has observed that the news
stories prima facie disclose violation of human rights. While quoting the news reports the member of the Commission has said reports reveal that the seats of the mini buses have been reduced to inhuman size and the passengers have to share a two odd feet seat with some five to six inches of leg space which terribly cause a great deal of annoyance and agony to the passengers and drivers pay heftily to the authorities to pass mini buses with seats of such “inhuman size” and to the Traffic Police for overloading, wrong parking and moving on snail’s pace which often results in heavy traffic jams and sometimes in fatal accidents causing heavy losses to life and property while the Traffic Police and Regional Transport Office have miserably See SHRC on Pg. 11
Ambulance halt row
FIR not lodged particularly against Mobile Magistrate: Police Baramulla, Dec 14: Police Saturday said that it has not registered an FIR particularly against Mobile Magistrate Manzoor Ahmed Khan for directing traffic cops to stop an ambulance ferrying a patient Abdul Rehman Dar that led to his death. Reacting over the protest demonstrations by Bar Association Baramulla against the police and MLA Langete, Deputy Inspector General North Kashmir J.P.Singh told CNS that Police has mentioned several accused in the FIR vide number 249/2013 under section 341. “This FIR was not lodged particularly against Mobile Magistrate but police has lodged it against sev-
eral traffic police cops as well,” Singh said adding that police had no option but to take action after MLA Langete as a citizen lodged a formal complaint against the incident in police station. DIG North Kashmir said that police is well aware of this fact that it is to seek the permission from High Court to arrest any judicial magistrate. “Certainly we will seek the permission from the HC when we will call him (Mobile Magistrate) into police station or arrest him,” he said adding that nobody is above law. Meanwhile, Bar Association Baramulla staged a protest against police and MLA Langete demanding immediate See FIR on Pg. 11
Senior Fellowship awarded to Dr. S.K. Raina New Delhi, Dec 14:
Coalition politics – A danger for democracy
Govt ensured need based, sustained development
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Will decide V.K Singh’s reply on merits: Speaker Srinagar, Dec 14:
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Ministry of Culture, Government of India has very recently selected eminent scholar, educationist and translator Dr. S.K. Raina of Alwar for award of Senior Fellowship under its Senior and Junior Fellowship Award-Scheme.. The Fellowship is awarded to such scholars and meritorious persons who have done commendable work in the fields of language, literature and arts. The period of Fellowship is two years and Dr. Raina has been awarded the Fellowship to work in the field of comparative literature. Winner of several academic distinctions and honours, Dr.Raina is author of fourteen books and around 100 research papers all published by renowned publishers of the country like Bhartiya Jnanpith, Rajpal and Sons, Sahitya Academi, Hindi Book Centre,J&K Cultural Acadey etc. Dr. Raina was National Fellow at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla from 1999 to 2001 where he worked on the problems of translation. This work has already been published and is available from IIAS. Some of his books were released by India’s former President, Dr Shankar Dayal See Senior Fellowship on Pg.11
Perception # 1 Supply has worsened against last year. Fact Against last year supply of 1025 MWs, Department is meeting the demand of around 1200 MWs, increase of 17% Department has agreements of about 550 MW with domestic consumers, but is feeding 1170 MWs after curtailing about 300 MWs during peak hours. Perception # 2
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Distribution Transformers get damaged due to insufficient capacities Fact At most of the places, transformer capacity is more than 5 times the load agreements with consumers. So, are we to blame for the frequent transformer damages? Perception # 3 LT/ HT network is undersized and as such snaps on and off Fact Cross sectional size of the conductors used in HT and LT network is nearly equivalent to 5 times the size required for the respective agreements with consumers. Are we then to be blamed for the conductor snapping? Perception # 4 Consumers are paying through their noses are charged at high rates. Fact While as Average cost of supply is ` 7.25 per unit, PDD is supplying power at a highly subsidized rate of ` 2.34 Per unit. Still we are losing whopping Rs. 2500 Crores per year, as people are not paying as per consumption and not consuming energy judiciously. Who to blame ? PDD or consumers
We as a dedicated department have devotion to provide 24x7 power supply to all our esteemed consumers, if and only if, consumers cooperate by using loads as per their agreements and shun the use of all their heating gadgets, particularly during morning and evening peak hours. Please ponder over the issues and let us all understand as to where we are heading to ! C M Y K
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The former army chief also said various quotes attributed to him are "inaccurate and incorrect". The former Army chief said he had the utmost regard for all democratic institutions of the nation, all Legislative Assemblies and Houses of Parliament and also the members and functionaries thereof.
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(OPD) roof top around 12 pm and soon the flames rose high. After which scores of the fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Police said that a section of the OPD unit was gutted. “There was no casualty but a section of OPD block was gutted in the fire incident. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Patients were evacuated from the OPD safely,” police said. People were seen rushing in panic to see their patients. Three LPG cylinders also exploded triggering panic in the hospital. Joint Director Fire and emergency services Kashmir R.T Dubi who was monitoring firefighting operations told KNS that fire was brought under control within 15 minutes by around 40 fire tenders. “Fire erupted from an OPD Block of the hospital. The situation could have been dangerous if the fire was not brought under control immediately,” he told KNS. Medical Superintendent of the hospital told KNS that all the patients were evacuated safely. "It was panic in hospital when fire erupted. The cause of fire could be short circuit but we will inquire into the matter.” Police said that they have launched an investigation into the matter and a case has been registered in Police Station Sadar. Pertinently this is the second fire incident in the city hospitals. Just one month back, massive blaze erupted at LD Hospital.
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An elderly man was found dead in Baber Lane in the main town of the frontier Kupwara district, officials said. The man, whose identity is being ascertained, has apparently died due to severe cold. His body was handed over to the local Auqaf committee for burial, officials added. The deceased was residing in Babar lane from last 10 years. As per the information the deceased was a non-local, a police official told GNS. Meanwhile, the mercury across the region plunged by several notches with Srinagar witnessing coldest night of the season. An official of the MeT department told GNS Saturday that Srinagar recorded minimum temperature of minus 3.7 deg C, which was the coldest night in the city this winter. Gulmarg, the star attraction for tourists visiting Kashmir during the winter, recorded a low of minus 2.4 deg C, the official said. He said Qazigund recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.8 deg C followed by Kokernag (minus 3.6 deg C), Pahalgam (minus 6.6 deg C) and Kupwara (minus 4.3deg C). Leh and Kargil reordered minimum temperature of minus 14.2 and 10.3 respectively. The weatherman has forecast that dry weather conditions will prevail across the Valley for the next 24 hours. Pertinently, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has ordered closure of vehicular traffic of all types on ZojilaDrass road with effect from December 12, 2013 as recommended by the Chief Engineer, Project Beacon following the moderate snowfall in the region.
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failed to deal effectively with the situation and even the directives of the Chief Secretary of the State proved futile.
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withdrawal of FIR against Mobile Magistrate. President Bar Association Baramulla, Ghulam Mohinddin told CNS that Mobile Magistrate was implicated in a false case as there was no patient in the ambulance. He said there was no need to lodge an FIR when High Court had already appointed Principal and District Sessions Judge Rashid Ali Dar as inquiry officer. Another senior advocate Shiekh Muhammad Ashraf held traffic police responsible for the death of the patient. “Ambulance was stopped by traffic cops and not by the Mobile Magistrate. Police violated all norms by implicating a Mobile Magistrate without the consent of High Court,” he said adding the Er Rashid was not present on the spot. MLA Langate Er Rashid told CNS that in fact he was not present on the spot but being a responsible it is his right to show concern on such shameful acts. “I appeal to the police department to convert the section of FIR from 341 to 302. These people are sheltering a person who is responsible for the murder of an innocent citizen,” he said adding that Bar Association Baramulla is adopting pressure tactics to shelve the case. Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Ghulam Ahmed Kwaja told CNS that inquiry into the incident is going on and guilty will not be spared. Pertinently, the family of a 60-year-old cardiac patient, Abdul Rahman Dar, of Handwara in north Kashmir alleged that Dar died on Wednesday due to delay in treatment because an ‘over-enthusiastic’ mobile magistrate stopped it near Seelu in Sopore citing the Supreme Court order.
Daily language and literature. Having obtained first-classfirst Masters Degree in Hindi from Kashmir University in 1962 and a doctoral degree from Kurukshetra University on UGC fellowship, Dr.Raina was selected by Rajasthan Public Service Commission Ajmer as lecturer in Hindi in 1966 and eventually rose to the positions of Head of the Hindi Department/Viceprincipal/Principal etc.. He obtained Masters degree in English also from Rajasthan University while he was teaching in RR College, Alwar. Dr. Raina is member of various cultural and literary organisations of the country.
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left with no other option but to spend their cold nights in dark due to the unavailability of electricity most of the times and that too at the peak hours of need. Mir further lamented that the arrival of winter has simultaneously created a shortage of food supplies and other relevant essential services and commodities. He said that common masses have to keep queued at the PDS depots for long hours for the items of daily need like Kerosene, rice, wheat, flour, sugar, etc but to no avail. Seeing the crisis the anti-social elements are trying to cache in the opportunity and have started to hoard the items from the market to be sold at higher prices in illegitimate ways. “This sorry state of affairs was being given no heed by the government and leaders at the helm of affairs which was strong enough to show how concerned and caring they are for the masses. The issues have prevalence in the entire length and breadth of the valley from Kupwara to Islamabad, from Ganderbal to Pulwama and Shopian.” Expressing deep concern over these developments ANC general secretary mentioned that such unfortunate events did not even occur during the time of autocratic rule in the valley wherein after the Durbar Move, the rulers always used to keep the stock of essential commodities well in advance prepared for the people but such an issue happening in the democratic set-up was beyond imagination. ANC further warned the present regime to start addressing the issues failing which they will have to face public out-cry and resentment from the party for which they will themselves be responsible.
Soz addresses public rally at Ompora Srinagar, December 14: Prof. Saifuddin Soz MP (Former Union Minister) & President J&K Pradesh Congress Committee came from Delhi and straightaway drove to Ompora in Budgam District, where he a d d r e s s e d a l a rg e l y attended public rally. The people of Ompora and adjacent areas explained their difficulties in respect of dilapidated electric infrastructure, extreme shortage of drinking water in several areas in Budgam, poor condition of roads and no sports facilities for the youth. Prof. Soz was dismayed to see the dilapidated electric infrastructure and extreme shortage of drinking water. Prof. Soz while speaking on the occasion assured the people that he urge the Minister of PHE & Irrigation to visit Budgam tomorrow to take stock of the situation in respect of deficient drinking water some areas and impure supply of drinking water in other
Development of the far flung areas priority of Govt: Vikar
Banihal, December 14: Minister of State for Technical Education Vi k a r R a s o o l Wa n i conducted extensive tour of Village Chachal and Ashar Area of Banihal Constituency and assessed the problems of the people there. Addressing people, Vikar said that State, including Sharma, former Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, and Banihal constituency, has former Governor of Rajasthan, Mr Bali Ram Bhagat. witnessed massive Having a 30-year-long experience as a writer and transladevelopment which tor, Dr Raina recently received ‘Divi-Vageesh’ award from including opening of new Bhartiya Anuvaad Parishad, Delhi. In 1996-97, Dr Raina received first translation award instituted by Rajasthan schools, Health Centers, Sahitya Academy, while in 1972 the Government of India’s I n d u s t r i a l T r a i n i n g Central Hindi Directorate awarded him prize and certifi- I n s t i t u t e s , D e g r e e cate of merit. This apart, he has also been honoured with Collages, up-gradation of ‘Sahitya Shree’, ‘Sahitya Vageesh’ and ‘Sahitya Gaurav’ educational infrastructure by various literary organisations of the country. In 1983, he and opening of new and was awarded ‘Tamra Patra’ and cash award by Rajya highly equipped hospital Bhasha Vibhag, Patna (Bihar)for excellently translating besides the construction and transliterating Kashmiri Ramayan Ramamavtar o f n e w r o a d s a n d Charit. The pioneering work has aptly been forwarded by electrification of unDr. Karan Singh Ji. In 1990, Dr. Raina received ‘Tamra electrified villages . H Patra’ and cash award from Uttar Pradesh Hindi said that overall developSansthan,too for his valuable contribution to Hindi ment of the far flung areas
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areas of Budgam District. Prose. Soz also assured the people that he would take up their difficulties in respect of dilapidated electric infrastructure in Budgam . He further assured the people that their difficulties would be taken up with the concerned Departments in the Government for their resolution. On this occasion Prof. Soz congratulated Zahid Hussain Jan District President Budgam for organizing such a big public rally. Those who addressed and accompanied Prof. Soz included Gulam Nabi M o n g a , M L C , Vi c e President, Zahid Hussain Jan District President, Master Mohd Maqbool Wo r k i n g P r e s i d e n t , F a r o o q A n d r a b i S r. Leader, Shameema Raina Vice President Mahila Congress, Shameema Sopori Gen Secretary Mahila Congress, Jawahira Bano Mahila District President and local Mahila Leader Anees Gul.
is on the priority of Government. Minister directed the officer to speed up the ongoing roads and other developmental works for their timely completion so that the people of the area would avail the benefits of basic facility. Mr Vikar said that the UPA government has started various social and developmental schemes for the upliftment of women’s, Children, old aged persons and weaker section of the society across the country. Earlier people apprised the minister about their problems and demanded provision of basic facilities. While Responding to the demands minister assured the people their genuine demands will be fulfilled in phased manner.
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Governor inaugurates Red Cross Mela at Gulshan Ground Jammu, December 14: Mr N. N. Vohra, the Governor, and the President of Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated the ‘Red Cross Mela’ at Gulshan Ground, Jammu. Mrs. Usha Vohra, the First Lady was present on the occasion. Congratulating the Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region, on the very happy occasion of its Golden Jubilee celebrations, Governor observed that such fairs should be a biannual feature in every district of the State. He further added that the philanthropic work being done by this organization requires the availability of large resources and organization of Melas and similar at the venue by governmental and events contribute towards fund p r i v a t e o rg a n i z a t i o n s . T h e y showed interest in the products raising. Appreciating the activities carried being displayed and interacted out by the State Red Cross Society with the students, officers, and during the last few months, the others who were managing the Governor said that much more stalls. should be done for mobilizing larger The participating organizations in resources so that the whole State the ‘Mela’ included, the main can be abuzz with the activities of sponsors Jammu & Kashmir Bank the organization. He also stressed and co sponsor Punjab National the need for the objectives of the Bank, India Air Force, Border Red Cross being ever kept in mind Security Force, Central Reserve and for its volunteers to be always at Police Force, Jammu & Kashmir hand in the event of any kind of Police, Government departments of Handicrafts, Horticulture, emergency or calamity. The Governor, congratulated Mr. Government Degree Colleges and Kiran Kumar Sharma a Red Cross others. Volunteer whose promptness in M r. S h a n t m a n u , D i v i s i o n a l providing first aid and shifting of Commissioner Jammu presented an accident victim to the hospital the welcome address on the occasion and said that such ‘melas’ saved the man’s life. Earlier, the First Lady and the are very helpful in fund raising and Governor visited the stalls put up for this year a collection of more
than Rs. 20 lakh is expected. He also announced that the Raffle draw would be held tomorrow on 4:00 P.M at the venue. On the ocassion a very colourful cultural programme, comprising Saraswati Vandana and dances of different regions of the country was presented by the students of Government Degree College Gandhi Nagar. A Vote of Thanks was presented by Shri Anil Padha, Honorary Secretary, Regional Red Cross Society, Jammu. Navin. K. Choudhary Principal Secretary to Governor, Mrs. Roma Wani, Honorary General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu and Kashmir, Ajit Sahu Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Atul Goel Senior Superintendent of Police, Jammu, Soujanya Sharma, Director Information , Jammu were present on the occasion.
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Politicking on religion, regional basis worrisome: Rather Budgam, December 14: Ridiculing divisive elements for exploiting religious and regional sentiments of the innocent people to satiate their petty political interests, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr Ab Rahim Rather today called for united efforts to defeat their nefarious design to disintegrate the secular fabric of the state, which has been the hallmark of our rich culture and ethos. Addressing a huge public gathering at Kaneera in tehsil Chadoora, after laying foundation stone of Rs 1.89 cr. Primary Health Center building, the Minister said that the tendency of politicking on the basis of religion, region , caste and creed was worrisome as it has disastrous consequences are inimical to the peace, tranquillity falsely for a long,” Mr Rather maintained. The Minister assured the peonot only on the integrity of whole and development. Without naming country but on state’s secular fabric BJP and PDP, the Minister enjoined ple that promises made to the people upon political parties to shun their will fulfill earnestly adding that the too which is both politically as well myopic and conservative mind set upcoming hospital building shall as topographically a sensitive region and play moral based politics instead have 14 rooms in ground floor and 10 in the whole sub continent. He asked banking upon policy of lie and deceit. 1std floor having all modern the secular and peace loving Lonepeople NewstoAgency Kangan Khan rooms News in Agency Ganderbal “Public opinion and medical treatment faalienate all the disruptive forcesNews who Agency Gulzar Soura can’t be hoodwinked Zahiddiagnostic Book Depot Chadoora
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Member Legislative Assembly, Rajpora, Syed Bashir Ahmad, Director Health Services, Kashmir, Mr. Saleemur-Rehman, Mission Director, NRHM, Dr. Yash Pal Sharma, Additional District Development Commissioner, Pulwama and Chief Medical officer, Pulwama were present on the occasion. Addressing a largely attended public gathering, after inauguration of PHC build-
stitutions, a mega expansion programme is in offing to ensure health coverage and better medicare facilities to the people across the State”, said Shabir Khan, adding that health sector is receiving focused attention during last five years. The Health Minister asked the Health Department to ensure better facilities to the patients in government hospitals and utilize modern equipment’s. He said special-
Provide quality education to students: Bhalla to teachers Jammu, December 14: Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture, Mr. Raman Bhalla asked the teaching fraternity to impart quality education to the students so that they become civilized and responsible citizen of the State. The Minister was addressing at an Annual Day function of K C Public School, Paloura here today. Inspector General of Police Mr. Sunil Sharma, Principal of the school Mr. B R Dogra besides principals of various other schools were present on the occasion. Mr. Bhalla highlighted the role of the teachers and parents in the life of the children. He said education is imperative for becoming civilized and responsible citizens of the State. Mr. Bhalla asked the students to work hard and show their excellence in coming exams. He said education is vital for better tomorrow and asked students to share their knowledge with each other for improving their intelligence. Earlier, the students of the school presented a colourful cultural programme, which was highly applauded by the audience. Later, Mr. Bhalla distributed mementos among the meritorious students who who have performed well in exams and extra- curricular activities during last year. Meanwhile, the Minister also attended the 7th Annual Day function of DRS Kids (Udaan) at General Zorawar Singh Auditorium. He said a child is nourished by parents while the teachers shape his personality besides giving them a new direction in life. He called upon the parents to send their wards to schools for becoming good citizens of the country. The Minister said such programmes encourage the students besides giving them opportunity to explore their talent by participating in different programmes.
pregnant woman right from the day first of her conceiving the baby and till the delivery, the Government will bear all expenses on her treatment, including transportation from her home to hospital and back besides medication. He said that a new scheme RBSK is being launched in all districts under which the ailing children of the age group of 0-18 years would get free treatment in health institutions.
Friends or a group with which you’re affiliated might run into financial difficulties and ask for your advice. It wouldn’t be a good idea to give it, at least not today. Your thoughts aren’t as focused as they should be. You might use a little intuition to guide you. Your ability to see under the surface is good now.
cilities. He announced a new water supply scheme for Kaneera costing Rs 3 cr having one lakh gallon capacity with 25000 gallon capacity Service Reservoir. He also directed the concerned officers and engineers to work honestly with dedication to redress grievances of the people. He wowed
J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) organized a daylong workshop on “Road Asset Management” here today where in the Minister for Roads & Buildings and Mechanical Engineering Mr. Abdul Majid Wani was the chief guest. The workshop being a part of the Capacity Building Component of Asian Development Bank funded for Multi Sector Project for Infrastructure Rehabilitation was organized with the objective to get acquainted the participants about the practices being adopted in Road Asset Management System in and outside the country. Addressing on the occasion, the Minister termed the engineering community a valuable human resource of the society that plays special role for architecting and creating infrastructure for the best use of the society. He asked engineers to work with missionary spirit while delivering their services to the society. He hailed the concerted efforts of the engineering community for constructing tunnels, roads and railway lines in hilly and inaccessible areas.
to make his constituency a model adding that there is any habitation left which is without road connectivity. The Minister asked the people to judge governments by their performance adding that the report card of the present Govt for last five years is before the people for the purpose’.
Mr Lone said that holding of such events will provide a platform for exchange of ideas between student’s community and experts about the benefits of energy conservation. He said efficient use of energy has become imperative in view of the energy crises across the world. Commissioner Secretary, Science and Technology Mr. Bipul Pathak, Secretary, Higher Education Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad, Joint Managing Director, Chenab Valley Power Project, Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Salroo also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the values of energy and importance of celebrating of energy conservation week. Principal of the College in her welcome address highlighted the activities of the college. Later, the Minister distributed prizes and certificates among the participant students. He also inspected models displayed by the students and
appreciated the students for their concept with regard to conservation of energy. Earlier, the Minister laid foundation stone of SC/ST Girls Hostel to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.5.42 crore in GCET Complex at Chak Bhalwal Jammu. Mr. Lone directed the executing agency to speed up the pace of work on the project and complete the same within the stipulated time frame. Later, the Minister inspected Boys Hostel of the College and interacted with the students and enquired about the facilities being made available to them. The Minister also directed the concerned to prepare Detailed Project Report for installation of Solar System in the college so that the funds could be arranged for the purpose. He also directed the JKPCC to prepare a project for construction of three room set residential quarter for Warden of the Hostel.
Govt ensured need based, sustained development: Sagar
ERA organizes 1-day workshop on “Road Asset Management Jammu, December 14:
Week, organized by Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) Chak Bhalwal Jammu in collaboration with NSS Unit, GCET, here today. The Minister said that “it is our primary duty to save the water bodies, forests and other resources required for generation of energy”. He said water bodies are shrinking day by day so conservation of the water bodies of the State is essential to save the energy.
Maintaining that the Government has ensured need based and sustained development of rural and far flung areas by introducing several developmental schemes, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar said that certain parties are trying hard to negate the achievements registered by the coalition in various fields of life. The Minister was addressing a huge gathering after laying the foundation stone of a Model Village at Neosi, Block Mahore in the Reasi district being constructed within an estimated cost of Rs. 1.12 crore. Director Rural Development Jammu, Mr. Shafiq Ahmad Raina, District Development Commissioner, Ramban, Mr. Mohammad Hussain Malik and other senior officers of the district administration were present on the occasion. Mr. Sagar said that the Government has ensured the holistic development of the State by undertaking various developmental projects in different sectors like health, education, rural development, road connectivity of various
Mr. Wani underscored need for proper management of existing assets and their best use. He also called for adopting latest and innovative techniques in construction of sustainable infrastructure within the limited available resources of the state. He said that the State has meager resources of its own and mostly dependent on the central funding, therefore, the engineers should formulate projects which can run for long time but need less maintenance, he added. Referring to introduction of Global Positioning System (GPS) in the department, the Minister asked the Administrative Secretary R&B for conducting interactive session with the engineering fraternity for its best use and fruitful results. Mr Majeed said that Roads & Buildings Department is the asset creating department of the government which develops assets like roads and buildings for the use of community. He said, apart from construction of roads and buildings, the department needs to expand its ambit towards development of shopping malls on the vacant land of department for the creation of its own resources.
March 21-April 19
Discussions about religion could come up during your day. A recent rush of intuitive revelations could cause you to want to expound on your beliefs, but this could backfire. This isn’t the day to try to convince others of anything. This also isn’t a good day to think in terms of getting away for a while. Kick around a few ideas, but make definite plans later.
April 20-May 20
Educate people about energy conservation: Akbar Lone
Srinagar, December 14:
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remote areas with the district headquarter, augmentation of the electric and water supply schemes. He said that certain parties are trying their best to negate the work done by the present coalition but the people are aware
Referring to the democratic decentralization of the powers to the grass root level, the Minister said that by putting in place a vibrant Panchayati Raj system by empowering the same with the powers of 14 vital depart-
Gemini May 21-June 21
Communication with family members and the special person in your life could be frustrating today. Either you aren’t in accord or you keep missing each other. Don’t be frustrated. It’s the planetary energy running a little interference. By tomorrow this aspect will have passed and you’ll once again find yourselves on common ground.
Cancer June 22-July 22
Plans for travel or advancing your education could be on your mind. Your excitement might keep you from focusing on whatever tasks you have to do. Don’t worry about it. Your steadfastness will enable you to get your tasks completed in spite of anything that may distract you. Either that, or the people around you will keep reminding you of your responsibilities!
Leo
July 23-August 22 Thoughts of romance and dreams of a wonderful evening with that special someone are foiled by work that needs to be done right away. This might concern finances. It could involve a lot of deep thought on subjects that don’t particularly interest you. Don’t let this get you down. Get through the chores and then plan your evening. It won’t be too late to have fun.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
You might be planning to attend a social event today. You’re looking forward to it. Paperwork could take up so much of your time today that you wonder if you can make it. The paperwork doesn’t seem to be that urgent. Do as much as you can and then take off and go to your party. You deserve it. The planetary energies are lining up to break up the mental fog that you’ve been experiencing.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Frantic communications involving a project or family affairs could have you feeling scattered and unfocused. Too many important concerns have hit you at once. It can be confusing, but take them one at a time and don’t be tempted to try to accomplish everything at once. Your mind is steady and analytical today. Go with the flow and all will get done.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Good news about money could fill you with ideas about how to spend it, particularly on your home. Maybe you need new furniture or have been thinking about painting or redecorating. This is a great time to do it as long as you’re careful and not to let your exuberance get the better of you. You don’t want to have to repaint or take unwanted furniture back to the store.
Sagittarius
of the same and would give a befitting reply to these in near future. “The tendency of negative politics of the certain parties would not succeed as the people are well aware of their nefarious designs. They have always preferred their own interests over those of the State and history is testimony to the fact”, the Minister maintained.
ments the Government has ensured that the power trickles down to the people. He said that the clear instructions have been passed down the line to involve Panchs and Sarpanchs in implementation and formulation of various developmental schemes which would ensure need based and sustained development of rural and far flung areas.
Nasir directs for speedy completion of works in Sgr Srinagar, December 14: MLA, Amira Kadal, Nasir Aslam Wani today asked district administration Srinagar to speed up the pace of developmental works, under execution in various areas of the district. Mr. Wani was addressing at an officers meeting held here today, convened to take stock of the implementation process of developmental and welfare activities, apace in Srinagar city. The meeting was attended by DDC Srinagar, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Joint Commissioner SMC, Joint Director Planning, CEO Srinagar and other officers of the engineers. Various issues related to development of Srinagar particularly Amira Kadal constitu-
ency came under discussion in the meeting. Mr. Wani asked PDD authorities to ensure adequate power supply in all the areas of Srinagar during winter months. He said that 1170 MW power is being supplied to Srinagar city besides 150 MW is being extended as an additional supply in view of
November 22-December 21
Your mind is sharp and ready to take on anything thrown your way. Family members or friends could pick up on this pretty quickly, so don’t be surprised if they come to you for help and advice. You’ll probably give a lot of it today, so be prepared. Paperwork might be a bit overwhelming. As long as you take it one step at a time, you’ll get it all done.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Books and magazines on psychic, spiritual, or metaphysical matters could take up a lot of your attention today. Your inclination could be to let your routine tasks go in favor of continuing to read calling all your friends to tell them what you’ve learned. Save it for this evening. You’re too conscientious to let your work slide, and you’d feel derelict in your duty if you did.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
A fairly recent goal that you’ve set for yourself might seem a bit overwhelming. You might wonder if you’ll get it done. Though you could easily become distracted, you can focus when you try, and this is what you should do now. Finances may need attention, and possibly paperwork, but this is only routine work.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 demand of winter season. MLA impressed upon officers to speed up pace of developmental works and ensure completion within stipulated time frame, so that the people of the city are benefitted.
Today you should feel especially optimistic and enthusiastic about life. You’ll have a lot of great ideas about what to do with your day, but unfortunately, your ability to put these plans into motion will probably be curtailed by other responsibilities. This could have you champing at the bit all day, but what the heck? Tonight you can do whatever you want!
EDITORIAL/ OPINION Daily Zabarwan Times Sunday 15 December 2013
Coalition politics –
A danger for democracy
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he mushroom growth of regional political parties has beyond doubt strengthen the regional aspirations and created new avenues for people to air their voice through these parties. However the emerging trend of more and more regional parties have created some problems also. The regional parties have divided the vote and subsequently weakened the larger parties resulting in the coalition government at central level as well as on the state level in many regions. At the central level no single party has secured majority since last many years and regional parties have played a major role in the formation of the government at the centre. This trend has made the central government very weak as the coalition politics, representing many ideologies and aspirations does not allow the government to take major decisions fastly besides resulting in keeping aside many vital issues concerning the country. Now whether it is Trinamool Congress, NCP, BSP, SP, DMK, AIADMK or National Conference, these parties are nowadays important components of coalition politics, hence they play their political cards for their own interests and make the central government a hostage of their whims and interests. Similarly in the states the coalition politics has on one side provided representation to many sections of the society but on the other side it has increased regionalism and casteism thus diluting the very purpose of the democratic system. In Jammu and Kashmir the coalition politics is not only encouraging the elements alien to the integrity of the state but also making the government a weaker entity which cannot take any decisive step for the welfare of the state. Whether it is NC, Congress or PDP these parties are only helping their own cause and negating the interests of the state and its people as a whole. The emergence of the regional parties has also resulted in hung parliament and hung assemblies and ultimately those parties unite to form the coalition who before elections seem to be after each other’s blood and after elections they join the government together to serve their petty political and personal interests. In politics friends turn foes and foes friends but ideologies remain the same and the coalition politics does not help the cause of the people as it always remains weak, objective less and aimless.
Daily Zabarwan Times Sunday 15 December 2013
Forward Markets: the Future of Agricultural Marketing In a novel initiative, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organized a One day Awareness programme on Commodity Futures Market and Derivatives for Farmers in Madurai district. Over 50 Farmers club members from Chellampatti and Usilampatti attended the programme. One of the participants, V. R. Muthupeiyandi, President of the Vaigai Vivasaya Nala Sangam, whole heartedly agreed that the programme did dispel several of their misgivings about the commodities market and acknowledged the role of the commodities and futures markets.
Forward Markets The forward market is typically an informal financial market in which contracts for future delivery are
finalized. It is a market dealing in commodities, currencies and securities for future (forward) delivery at
prices agreed-upon on the date of finalizing the contract. In commodity and currency markets, such forward
trading is used as a way to hedge against sharp price fluctuations. ***********************
A Short History The commodity futures market in India dates back to more than a century. The first organized futures market was established in 1875, under the name of the Bombay Cotton Trade Association to trade in cotton derivative contracts. This was followed by institutions for futures trading in oilseeds, food grains etc. The futures market in India underwent rapid growth between the period of First and Second World War. As a result, before the outbreak of the Second World War, a large number of commodity exchanges trading futures contracts in several commodities like cotton, groundnut, groundnut oil, raw jute, jute goods, castor seeds, wheat, rice, sugar, precious metals like gold and silver began flourishing throughout the country. However, in view of the delicate supply situation of major commodities in the backdrop of war efforts mobilization, futures trading came to be prohibited during the Second World War under the Defence of India Act. After Independence, especially in the second half of the 1950s and first half of 1960s, the commodity futures trading again picked up and there were thriving commodity markets. However, in mid-1960s, commodity futures trading in most of the commodities were banned and futures trading continued in two minor commodities of pepper and turmeric.
Current Scenario Currently there are five national exchanges which regulate forward trading in 113 commodities. Besides, there are 16 Commodity specific exchanges recognized for regulating trading in various commodities approved by the Forward Markets Commission under the Forward Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1952.
Benefits to Farmers and other Stakeholders Farmers and growers benefit through the price signals emitted by the futures markets even though they may not directly participate in the futures market. The futures markets lead to reduction in the amplitude of seasonal price variation and help the farmer realize a better price at the time of harvest. This also helps the farmer in planning his cultivation in advance as well as to determine the kind of crop which he would prefer to raise, by taking advantage of the advance information of the future price trends, and probable supply and demand of various commodities in advance.
Forward Markets Commission (FMC) The Forward markets Commission (FMC), headquartered at Mumbai, is a regulatory authority which is overseen by the Ministry of Finance. It is a statutory body set up in 1953 under the Forward Contracts Regulation act, 1952.
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naugurating the training programme for farmers in Madurai, R. Shankar Narayan, Assistant General Manager, NABARD explained that several dynamic factors come into play in the context of the price discovery of agricultural commodities and it is essential for the farmer producers to be in sync with the scenario. With globalization dissolving the geographical boundaries, futures and derivatives markets across the world have been playing a significant role in the world economy and India was no exception. He further added that if the farmers expect to get the best re-
turns for their toil, they need to organize themselves into producer organizations and equip themselves with cutting edge information. With this end in view, NABARD over the years has propagated the concept of ‘one village one farmers club’ through banks which comprised of progressive farmers from the respective villages. Mr Shankar Narayan also highlighted the need for aggregation of produce and direct marketing to the end consumers preferably as a value added commodity. Thavasi Muthu, Secretary, Madurai Marketing Committee called upon the farmers to embrace latest tech-
nology and access the market as one unified group to benefit from the economies of scale. They also need to utilise the storage facilities being constructed by the government and stay away from distress sale by availing Produce Pledge loans on soft terms being made available for their produce stored in the Regulated Markets. S. Senthil Velan, Regional Head, MCX, Chennai provided expert inputs on the workings of Commodity Futures market and guided them through the complex subject. He said that one need not have any inhibitions about the Futures
market which operates under the watchful eyes of the Forward Markets Commision (FMC). He said that the farmers who are already into aggregation with the guidance of NABARD should be ready for eventual expansion of the range of agricultural produces in the futures market. As an interesting culmination of the training programme farmers were also given a first hand idea of the nuances of buying, selling, margin, arbitrage, delivery, call options, put options etc through a live demonstration of on-line trading in the commodities market.
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