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Protests in nawab Bazar against the death J&K victim of uncertainty 2 die in road
Corporate sector ready to offer jobs to Kashmiri students New Delhi: Students from Jammu and Kashmir now have access to training with scope for jobs in the corporate sector through a programme monitored by the Chairman of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, Chakravarthi Rangarajan. A group of students from the Kashmir Valley, which is currently in New Delhi, had an interactive session with Rangarajan over the weekend. The Himmayyat and Udaan skill-cum-employment schemes are expected to provide jobs for young educated Kashmiris. Rangarajan said steps were being taken to provide employment opportunities in the state, but added that these opportunities should not be confined only to the state, but to other states as well. "Ultimately, employment opportunities in the state will increase only when there is rapid growth in the state. Ultimately, that is the real answer, but, at the same time, your employment opportunities are not just confined to your state. Your employment opportunities are there all over the country," Rangarajan said. The Himmayyat and Udaan schemes were launched in 2011. Shafiya, a Kashmiri student, said: "I hope and I wish that youth of Jammu and Kashmir get these kinds of opportunities and they come here with the companies not only in Yes Bank but coming through Udaan or Himmayyat. These are good programmes and students should try to avail this kind of exposure.
2 youths drown in Jehlum in South Kashmir Srinagar July 14, 2013: Two youth were drowned while bathing in Jehlum in south Kashmir on Saturday. 17 years old, Sakib Ahmad Malik son of Abdul Rehman Malik resident of Cheek-i-Dar Mattan was drowned while bathing in river Jehlum at Cheeki-e-Dar Simthan, in the jurisdiction of Police station Bijbehara. Efforts are on to retrieve the body. Meanwhile, 16 years old, Adil Ahmad Kuhchay son of Mohammad Shafi resident of Barsoo, Awantipora was drowned in river Jehlum while bathing near Barsoo, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Awantipora. The body of Adil was fished out and handed over to his relatives for last rites.
Wolves kill a boy in Baramulla Srinagar July 14, 2013: A group of Wolves attacked three boys who were collection apricots at Hail Jagir, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kreeri, resulting in on spot death of 10 years old boy identified as Adil Hamid Sheikh son of Abdul Hamid resident of Hail, Jagir. The body of deceased was handed over to his relatives for last rites.
Leopard mauls 5 sheep in Anantnag Srinagar July 14, 2013: Fives sheep were mauled to death by a leopard in the Sheihkpora area of Anantnag District. Five sheep belongs to Aliys Ahmad Ganie son of Ghulam Mohi-u-Din resident of Sheikhpora, Chittergul, Achabal were killed when a leopard attacked the sheep barn near his house.
Petrol price hiked by Rs 1.55 per litre New Delhi, July 15: Petrol prices today hiked by one rupee and 55 paise per litre excluding VAT. The new rate will come into effect from midnight today. The new rate will come into See Petrol on Pg. 7
Body of Parvez brought to Srinagar from Mumbai
Srinagar, July 14:
The body of Parvez Ahmad Teli of Nawab Bazar who died mysteriously in Mumbai was brought back to Srinagar by his relatives on Sunday. Parvez, according to family sources, had gone to Mumbai on July 2 and since July 6 they had no contact with him. “His brother went to Mumbai on July 8 in search of Parvez and had reported the matter of his disappearance to Mumbai police,” a family member of Parvez told KNS. “When he showed the picture of Parvez to Mumbai police they took him to a hospital where he identified the body of his brother,” he added. The family members alleged that there were torture marks on the body of Parvez. He was doing business in Mumbai for the last 10 years, they said. Deputy Inspector General Police central Kashmir Afhad-ul-Muj-
taba told KNS that they were in close touch with Mumbai police so that the cause of his death is ascertained. “Parvez had gone missing after he left his cousin to get some cigarettes but did not return. He disappeared somewhere near Church Gate in Mumbai on July 7,” he said. The DIG added that his body was recovered on July 9 by Mumbai police. Meanwhile, as the news about the mysterious death of Parvez reached Kalamdan Pora the whole area observed shutdown to protest against what they call a “murder”. Hundreds of people came on roads in the Nawab Bazar area to protest against the “killing” of Parvez. “Parvez has been murdered only because he was a Kashmiri Muslim,” said a protester standing near a burning tyre on the main Chowk of Nawab Bazar. Meanwhile, Hurriyat Confer-
ence (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq termed the death of Parvez as unfortunate and alleged that Kashmiri youth are being subjected to worst kind of torture. Demanding a fair probe in the death of Parvez he said, “J&K Government has failed on all fronts to safeguard Kashmiris. Our youth in outside states are unsafe,” he told KNS. He expressed sympathies with the bereaved family. Meanwhile, on the instructions of JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik a delegation of Front led by Noor Mohammad Kalwal, Bashir Kashmiri and Mushtaq Ajmal participated in the nimaz-ejinazah of Parvez. The delegation expressed sympathies with the bereaved family. Hurriyat (M) leader Zaffar Akbar Bhat also visited the residence of the deceased and participated in his nimaz-e-jinazah. He demanded a probe into the death.
right from 1947: Taj
‘Congress only can safeguard interests of Kashmiris’ Srinagar, July 14: Senior Congress leader and Minister for Medical Education Taj Moh-ud-Din Sunday said that Jammu and Kashmir has remained victim of uncertainty right from 1947 and it continues till date. “Be it Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad’s tenure or Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah or coalition governments, the process of uncertainty is a continuous process. It is not a new thing in J&K,” he told KNS. The Minister said that Congress is guardian of Article 370 in J&K and it is Congress only which can safeguard interests of Kashmiris. “There is already autonomy in J&K as our Assembly is empowered to frame laws on its own. Par-
liament has no role in forming laws in J&K and what bigger autonomy you can have,” he added. Taj, who returned to Valley after meeting Congress party in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir Ambika Soni, Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Sports Minister Jitendra Scindia and Union Home Secretary Anil Goswami, in New Delhi, said at the time of accord of 1975 autonomy issue was settled. “The accord was signed by two of the stalwarts of Congress and National Conference (Indira Gandhi and Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah),” he said. Sources told KNS that Taj had a detailed meeting with Ambika and Azad, in New Delhi on present See Taj on Pg. 7
mishaps
Srinagar, July 14: Two persons were killed in separate road mishaps while as many drowned in Kashmir Valley, a police spokesman said here on Sunday. He said a Tipper JK05C-1541 hit a pedestrian, Wali Mohammad Malik son-in- law of Mohammad Subhan Rather of Noorbagh Srinagar at Bongam Kunzar, resulting in his on spot death. In another accident, a Tractor turned turtle at Nowpora Kreeri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, resulting in serious injuries to the driver, Akhter Ahmad Lone son of Nisar Ahmad of Nowpora. “He was shifted to District Hospital, Baramulla where he succumbed to his injuries,” the spokesman said. Separately, four persons were injured when a vehicle (Innova—JK02AH-1207) they were travelling in turned turtle on Highway near Neepora Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Anantnag See Mishaps on Pg. 7
Kamal reacts to Mufti’s assertions: JK takes up inflated airfare for Who brought AFSPA to Kashmir? second timer Hajjis with GoI
Srinagar, July 14:
Reacting to Peoples Democratic Party patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s yesterday’s statement, National Conference Additional general secretary Dr Mustafa Kamal Sunday alleged that Mufti’s intention was to create violence at Martyrs Graveyard on July 13. “They (PDP leaders) are responsible for burning Kashmir. In 2010 when stone pelting was at its peak, Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that it was PDP cadres who were involved in stone pelting in old
Rapist arrested in Kupwara Srinagar, July 14: A 16 years old girl (name withheld) reported in Police post Bazaar Kupwara alleging that she was raped by 30 years old Showket Ahmad Malik son of Jabbar Malik of Hatmulla on Didikoot road in his Maruti Van (JK05A/8637). A case FIR number 34/13 under section 376 RPC was registered in police station Kupwara and See Arrested on Pg. 7
city. Even, this was corroborated by then Union Home Minister P Chidamabaram,” Kamal told KNS. Mufti had on Saturday
said it was brazen violation of democratic norms that political leaders had been imprisoned in their homes to prevent them from paying tributes to
the martyrs. He said it was condemnable that the present government had almost completely suspended civil liberties and fundamental right to expression. “We can’t claim to be a democracy as long as we have to resort to draconian laws and illegal methods to suppress the voices that government of the day does not like or does not have the capacity to engage and address politically,” he said. Reacting to Mufti’s assertions, Kamal said, “It seems Mufti had not gone to Martyrs Graveyard to pay homage to See Kamal on Pg. 7
Srinagar, July 14: The Jammu and Kashmir has taken up the issue of highly inflated airfare for second time Hajj pilgrims from Srinagar with government of India. “The State government
has taken a strong note of exorbitantly higher air fare for the repeat pilgrims of Srinagar in comparison with Delhi or other embarkation points as prescribed by the Hajj Committee of India,” a spokesman of State Hajj Committee said here on Sunday, KNS reported. The Hajj pilgrims from J&K who are going for repeat pilgrimage this year as companion/mehram will have to pay highest airfare, almost double to what aspirant from other states are being charged. As against the subsidy for the first-time Hajjis who are being charged Rs 28000 as
airfare, the ‘repeater Hajjis’ from Jammu and Kashmir will have to pay Rs 1,54,000 for the travel while those from most other states are being charged around Rs 70,000. The spokesman said although out of total 8819 pilgrims from J&K, there are only 55 pilgrims registered under repeater category, the State government has taken up the matter with Union Ministries of External Affairs and Civil Aviation with the suggestion that the benefit of air fare subsidy may be extended to the repeater pilgrims as well or at least the air fare for Srinagar Embar-
kation Point be brought down to a reasonable level comparable with the rates prescribed for other Embarkation points like Delhi or Mumbai. He said Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and Minister for Hajj and Auqaf, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed are in constant touch with the Govt. of India in this regard. The State Hajj Committee reiterates its mission of facilitating the holy journey of the people of the State to Harmain-e-Sharifain and ensures every possible help to all categories of pilgrims every time, the spokesman added.
Congress would not compromise Daughters of faith should follow life of Hazrat on its principles: Soz Jammu, July 14: State Congress President Prof Saifuddin SozMP Sunday exhorted the Congress cadres to strive for and look to a bright future for the party in all three regions of the state. Addressing a day long convention of party delegates of District Jammu Urban, Prof. Soz said that Congress has become a vibrant situation
in all the three regions and it augurs well for promoting secularism, democracy, unity and integrity of the state. The Convention was organized by DCC Jammu Urban under the presidentship of Om Chopra, former MLA. The Convention was
Dr. Farooq visits Pethub monastery, pays respects to Kushok Bakula New Delhi, July 14: Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr Farooq Abdullah visited Pethub Monastery at Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and paid his respects. He also interacted with the monks and visited a photo exhibition displaying the life and times of 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche. Recalling himas India's Ambassador in Mongolia, senior statesman, international diplomat and one of the bestknown lamas of Ladakh, Dr Abdullah also remembered his contribution to fostering better ties between India and Mongolia and his efforts in furthering Buddhism
Seeks subsidy or cut down to reasonable level
also addressed by Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, MP Madan Lal Shamra, Dharam Pal Sharma (Sr. Vice President); Ministers Sham Lal Sharma, Raman Bhalla, Ghulam Ahmed Mir, Ch. Aijaz Ahmed Khan, Shabir Ahmed Khan, Vice Presidents Th. Hari Singh, S. Gurmukh
Nadaam- the National Festival and the biggest festival in the Mongolian calendar. Nadaam festivities include a colourful parade of athletes, monks, soldiers, See Dr. Farooq on Pg. 7
Fatima (RA): Mirwaiz
Srinagar, July 14: Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said that if the daughters of the faith follow the life of Hazrat Fatima (RA) then it would be of immense help to alleviate the current social evils plaguing the society. Addressing a gathering at Masjid Dawood, Sheikh Mashkwooti (RA) Safak-
adal, Mirwaiz threw light on the sacred month of Ramazaan. He said that the month was full of blessings. He said the people should offer salat in this sacred month and beseech Allah for forgiveness and pity. He said that rewards of fasting are many, but in this month they are multiplied. Mirwaiz said that in See Mirwaiz on Pg. 7
Made ups of crewel, chain stitch exempted from VAT: Kichloo Srinagar, July 14:
in Mongolia. He also praised his contribution as an MP and his deep engagement with welfare and education issues. Later in the day, Dr Abdullah, attended the
Singh, Prem Sagar Aziz, MLC Ravinder Sharma General Secretary & Spokesperson, Mula Ram-Ex-Minister, Janak Raj Gupta-ExMP, MLC Rani Billoria, MLC B.R.Kundal, MLA Indu Pawar-President Mahila Congress, Vinod Sharma, Hans Raj Bhagat, Ch. Zaffarullah, and others. The Convention was attended by delegates from See Soz on Pg. 7
With a view to boosting sale and export of handloom and handicraft products, the State Government has fully exempted Value Added Tax (VAT) on crewel cloths, embroidered chain stitch fabrics and their made ups from the current financial year onwards. This was announced by the Minister of State of Industries and Commerce, Sajad Ahmed Kichloo, while speaking to a gathering of Handloom Weavers, Handcrafts Artisans, Tourists and Amarnathji Yatries, after inaugurating 15 days long Special
Handloom Expo-2013 at Sonamarg-AmarnathJi Yatra base camp today. Kichloo said that government is making every effort to uplift the living standard of Handloom Weavers, adding that 8000 Modern Looms each costing Rs. 55000are being distributed to weavers free of cost. He said about 15000 weaver families have been covered under weavers’ Health Insurance Scheme. The Minister said that The Special Handloom Expo has been organised by the J&K Handloom Development Department and sponsored by the Development Commissioner Handlooms, Union Minis-
try of Textiles with a view to showcase world famous handloom products and to enable tourists and Amarnathji pilgrims to get genuine products at reasonable price tag. The Expo will also provide platformto Handloom weavers to sell their products directly to the customers without exploitation of the middleman. Kichloo asked the weavers to avail benefits of various welfare schemes introduced by the government for them. He also instructed the officers of Handicrafts Department to ensure that benefits of different welfare schemes reach to the genuine weav-
ers. He called for launching comprehensive awareness campaignto educate the weavers about various welfare schemes. The Minister alongwith Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Shantmanu went round various stalls set up by 25 Handloom Cooperative Societies from all over the State and inspected handloom products on display. Speaking on the occasion, Shantmanu called upon the artisans and weavers to produce quality products which can withstand market competition and customer satisfaction. He said every part of the State See Kichloo on Pg. 7
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