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Srinagar, Feb 14: Sopore police recovered a male body in Bomie area last evening. Police has started investigation to ascertain the cause of the death. According to a police handout issued to KNS, Sopore police was informed by some locals that a male body was lying on a road side in village Panipora-Sagipora in the jurisdiction of Police station Bomie, Sopore. Police rushed to the spot and recovered the body. The body was later identified as of 25 years old Irshad Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Rashid Bhat resident of Ishtengoo, Bandipora. Police has started inquest proceeding under section 174 CrPC to ascertain the cause of the death. The body was handed over to his relatives for last rites after completion of all medico-legal formalities. (KNS)
3 structures damaged in Bijbehara Srinagar, Feb 14: Three houses were damaged due to water over flow near the banks of river Jehlum in Bijbehara Anantnag last evening. According to apolice handout issue dto KNS, the houses of Mohammad Ayub and Abdul Rehman Shahroo located on the banks of river Jehlum at near K.V Pora-Marhama, in the jurisdiction of Police station Bijbehara were damaged due to water overflow from river Jehlum. However, no one was hurt in the incident. (KNS)
Inside story NC rejects media survey, says party will retain 4 Lok Sabha seats in J&K Jammu, Feb 14: Rejecting the recent Survey of Parliament election 2014 conducted by India TV, Times Now and C -Voter, as totally fabricated, politically motivated by vested interests and merely based on conjectures and surmises as regard the Jammu and Kashmir State is concerned, Rattan Lal Gupta State Vice President J&K National Conference Jammu said that his party shall retain all the
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On Edit Page High number of heart and cancer patients The number of heart and cancer patients in the Kashmir valley is increasing at an alarming rate day by day. So far, these fatal diseases used to be treated as fallout of urbanization, food habits and sedentary lifestyle. But unfortunately, this is spreading in rural areas too. During the last few years, the number of patients suffering from these life taking diseases visiting Shere-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science has increased many fold. A major population of the valley has to spend a large chunk of their income on medication for grave diseases for years together. The more miserable condition is those of middle class families who have to meet
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS:
Light Rain/Snow would occur at a few places over the state.
FORECAST OF SRINAGAR:
Partly cloudy sky. Maximum &Minimum temperatures will be around 09°C & -04°C respectively.
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2 State level Cancer Institutes, 4 New Medical Colleges sanctioned for J&K Azad approves Rs 1000 project New Delhi,Feb 14:The Union Health Minister Gh. Nabi Azad has sanctioned two state level cancer centres one each for Jammu and Srinagar besides four new medical colleges. This decision was taken by Azad while chairing a high level meeting at New Delhi. The two state level Cancer Institutes will be established in Jammu Medial College and SKIMS in Srinagar. The two Institutes will cost two hundred and forty crore rupees. Taking to our special correspondent, G. N. Azad said that four Medial Colleges will be set up in Anantnag and Baramulla of Kashmir Division and Doda and Kathua in Jammu Division. Each Medical College has been allotted a grant of one hundred and ninety crore rupees which in total will make seven hundred and sixty crore rupees. This money will exclude the already
doubled budget by the Union Health Ministry to augment the medial facilities in J&K. The union minister said that Govt. of India has initiated
many revolutionary steps to provide latest medical facilities even in the remotest areas of J&K state. He said that four hospitals under NUHM will be established at Jammu, Baramulla, Srinagar and Anantnag as these cities have more than 50 thousand population and fulfil the basic requirements for the establishment of these hospitals. He said that the Govt. of India has made it a mission to provide health for all by 2020 and it is because of that hundreds of hospitals are being established in every nook and corner of the country. He said that these revolutionary steps are paying dividends as the life span average has increased and the mortality rate in children and women has decreased. G.N.Azad said that every citizen of the country has right to the best possible medical care and that is what the UPA Govt. is doing.
Mirwaiz demands stern action against Khan; adopts resolution at Jamia Mosque Srinagar, Feb 14: Stating that the molestation of a female medico by a former minister of state must be condemned by one and all in Kashmir, chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq adopted a resolution during Friday congregational prayer assembly at Jamia Mosque here seeking a stern action against the accused. Mirwaiz after delivering Friday sermon at Kashmir’s grand mosque came down heavily on state government, accusing that the establishment is acting as a ‘shield’ to the culprits involved in the heinous crimes. Mirwaiz stated that the recent incident wherein a female doctor was molested by a minster is an eye opener that the women in Kashmir are not safe. He stated that the incident must be condemned while cutting across the party lines. “The honor of our daughters, mothers and sisters is at stake and those who claim to be peoples’ representatives’ outrage Kashmir’s
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modesty.” Blaming the ruling class of promoting moral waywardness in the government institutions, and hence trying to destroy the social and moral fabric of Kashmiri society. Mirwaiz said that it is surprising that the said minister instead of being punished and thereby setting an example for others has been set free. Addressing a huge Friday gathering at the Historic Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz also demanded impartial probe into the infamous sex scandal of 2006 and strict punishment for all those accused in the case. Mirwaiz said Kashmiris have beared relentless suffering and oppression in the last more than two decades but any assault against the chastity and honour of their women will not be tolerated. He demanded immediate stern punishment for the accused minister. APHC Chairman said current ruling class stands morally and ethically exposed ,He said it is highly unfortunate that those See Mirwaiz On Page 11..
Arvind Kejriwal quits as Delhi Chief Minister New Delhi:Disapointed with the opposition by his coalition partners over tabling the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi assembly Aam Aadmi chief Arvind Kejriwal has resigned as Delhi chief Minister . Kejrival resigned after his push for the anti-corruption Jan Lokpal Bill was blocked in the state legislature by law-makers from the Congress and the BJP. "They know that if this law is brought in, their leaders will end up in jail," Mr Kejriwal said to a cheering group of supporters at his party office this evening. His trademark muffler was wrapped around his head. Earlier, in the raucous Delhi Assembly, he declared, "I will give up the chief minister's office not once but 1000 times to fight against corruption." The legislators from the Congress and BJP who voted today to prevent him from tabling the Jan Lokpal Bill say they support the proposal, but cannot ignore the fact that it has been vetoed by Delhi's constitutional head, Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung. The chief minister had firmly rejected the opinion that before it is presented for review in the legislature, the bill must be vetted by the Lieutenant Governor as a representative of the centre. The Jan Lokpal Bill has been described by Mr Kejriwal as the raison d'etre of his Aam Aadmi Party, which was set up a little over
Condemns police action on mourners Srinagar, Feb 14: Terming the police action on the mourners at Pinjura at Shopian as unwarranted and uncalled for, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti Friday said use of force on innocent people is highly regrettable in any civilized society. She also expressed her sympathies with the Greater Kashmir lens man, Sajad Muniwardi, who was ruthlessly beaten by policemen while performing his professional duties. While condemning the police action, Mehbooba in a statement to KNS said to protest is a democratic right of people, but, See Condemns On Page 11..
Teachers use fake certificates to become lecturers
Crime Branch conducts probe, Kanpur University says no certificates issued Srinagar, Feb 14: The crime branch of police is probing a scam involving two government teachers, who submitted fake certificates of an outside university to get promoted as lecturers in the education department. The scam surfaced in 2011, when the state vigilance organization (SVO) received a complaint against two teachers, who were promoted as lecturers and posted in Budgam and Kupwara districts. Mohammad Yasin Mir of Lone Hari Kupwara and Ghulam Mohammad Bhat of Taratpora, working as lecturers at the Government Boys Higher Secondary School Panzen Budgam and Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Vilgam Kupwara had produced fake certificates claiming that they have completed their degree in Master of Arts in 1989 from Kanpur University. However, the SVO in its communication to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu termed the certificates submitted by the duo as fake “It is reported that large number of teachers working in education department has managed to get fake post graduation certificates during militancy and on basis of which they have been promoted as lecturer. The following teachers have got promoted by producing fake certificates,” AIG, State Vigilance Organization, Jammu and Kashmir, writes in a communication (vide letter no SVO/ EDU-G-24/11-1315-16) to Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu on February, 2, 2011 “I’m directed to request you to kindly look into the matter and take necessary action,” the letter adds. A month letter, the Crime Branch forwards the SVO complaint to the commissioner, higher education (vide no CHQ/
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Clt/K-139-11/2557-58, dated March, 17, 2011). “In this connection, I am directed to request that the matter may kindly be got enquired into for appropriate and share the outcome of the same with this Hqrs,” the letter by IGP, Crime Branch, reads. On July 12, under secretary to the government, school education department writes to the registrar CSJM University, Kanpur seeking the authentication of the marks certificate (bearing number 005110) submitted by Ghulam Mohammad Bhat with the department to get promotion. In the reply, the Assistant Deputy Registrar, CSJM University says “The University has not issued the mark sheet or degree to Ghulam Mohammad Bhat” “As per University records, the result of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat is detained for the migration certificate issued by Meerat University as well as the marks sheet of M A Previous and permission of this University for appearing of MA Final Exam of this University,” the letter adds. However, the marks sheet submitted by the accused, a copy of which is in possession of GNS claims that he has passed M A final with third division securing 414 out of 1000 marks. Earlier, the accused had claimed that his post-graduation certificate had gutted in fire. He had purportedly obtained duplicate marks sheet from Kanpur University, which was later found fake by the officials there. Meanwhile, Director School Education, Kashmir, Mir Tariq Ali told GNS that strict action will be taken against See Fake On Page 11..
a year ago. The party and its leaders said their mission was to cleanse the polity of deep-rooted graft and self-serving officers. Other parties dismissed AAP as an upstart that had neither the experience nor the vision to offer governance. In December, Delhi voters pointedly disagreed. In the first election it contested, AAP delivered a result of astonishing proportions, placing second. The Congress, decimated to third place, offered its support to AAP which then formed a minority government. AAP leaders have warned that they have no interest in power; they have repeatedly disowned the Congress as an ally, frequently describing its union ministers as "India's Most Corrupt." Earlier this week, Mr Kejriwal ordered a criminal investigation See Arvind On Page 11..
Srinagar Acid attack case
Court gives 10 years imprisonment to convict Srinagar, Feb 14: A local court here Friday announced the punishment of 10 years imprisonment to Riyaz Ahmad Nath-convicted by court earlier of attempt to murder of a girl on January 3 last year. The Court on Thursday had convicted Nath of Lone Mohalla, Chanapora of carrying out the acid attack on a girl who lives in Baghat Barzulla. The court had reserved its judgment over the quantum of
punishment of the convict. The Court of District and Session Judge while announcing the punishment stated that keeping in view the younger age and literacy of the convict, court awards 10 years imprisonment to Riyaz Ahmad Nath and a fine of Rs 10 thousand. If he fine is not paid, three months of imprisonment will be added further. According to the KNS court
Govt considering enhancement in retirement age
CM was very positive; so deferred strike: Wani Srinagar, Feb 14: The state government has virtually agreed to go for enhancement in retirement age (from 58 to 60 years)--a long pending demand, of the Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) of the government employee unions that recently deferred protests in Jammu as a ‘goodwill gesture’. Two cabinet ministers who are in cabinet subcommittee holding deliberations with government employees told KNS that the government has passed directions to the Chief Secretary and the authorities at the helm of affairs in general Administration Department (GAD) to work out a proposal in this regard. “The Chief Secretary has been asked to talk to talk to the employees leadership and issue the necessary directions to chalk out a proposal on the enhancement of retirement age taking all the prerequisites into consideration,” the two ministers told KNS pleading anonymity. Pertinently, over 10-days ago, Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani who also heads JCC had called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Jammu. The meeting between the two witnessed hectic deliberations on employee demands. “The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere and the honorable Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was very positive about meeting our demands which includes enhancement in retire-
ment age,” Wani told KNS Friday on phone from Jammu. He said the JCC’s decision to defer the proposed two days agitation was in view of the ‘positive approach’ of Chief Minister and employee friendly attitude of Cabinet Ministers regarding the implementation of agreement reached between the JCC Leaders and the state government on the instructions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Earlier JCC had given a two days strike call beginning from February 14. “We want that JCC should not be labeled as a confrontationist leadership that is why we deferred our strike programme. We want to give chance to the state government to fulfill our demands amicably. Now the ball lies in the court of State Government and they shall be responsible for resolving or not resolving the issues and conditions thereof,” Wani told KNS while hoping the State Government shall understand the sensitivity of issues and in the wider perspective shall take the positive steps and discard the policy of delaying tactics. He said that he met almost all the cabinet subcommittee members including Taj Mohi-u-Din, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Sham Lal Sharma, Mir Saifullah and Abdul Rahim Rather and the approach of all these members towards addressing the demands of employees See Govt On Page 11..
correspondent, principal and session judge Srinagar Mohammad Shafi Khan on Thursday after hearing the prayers of both the parties , held accused Riyaz Ahmad Nath convicted of carrying out acid attack on the victim. “The acid attack has disfigured the face of the victim and the same is a punishable offence under section 307 of RPC,” reads the court judgment. (KNS)
One day Forensic Evidences workshop held at GMC Sgr SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 14: In order to strengthen various procedures by way of adopting scientific and skilful attitude for ensuring disposal of medico legal cases, Department of Health Services Kashmir held a workshop on ‘Forensic Evidences’ in collaboration with Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar today. Medical Officers were trained in various procedures to be adopted for Forensic Evidences. Deputy Director Health Services (Schemes) and Co-ordinator Trainings from Directorate of Health Services, Mr. Zahoor Ragi while addressing the workshop made the participants to realize the importance of conducting such workshop spelling it as need of the hour to deliver with confidence and soulful attitude in any crisis. During the workshop, Head of Department Forensic Medicine, Dr. Farida Noor made presentation on ‘Forensic Evidence’ to enhance the skill and train Medical Officers for better deliverance of services with professional attitude and knowledge. She highlighted the various mistakes being committed in adopting the rules and regulations and laid emphasis to explore possibilities of adopting legal, systemized and scientific ways in order to ensure proper use of training and skilled manpower to have visibility on the ground which is pre-requisite for maintaining system of autopsies. She impressed upon the participants to ensure their confidence in implementing the rules learnt in order to have grip over See One Day On Page 11..
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