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Cabinet condemns Gaza killings Authorizes CAPD to open 7697 sale outlets SRINAGAR, JULY 16- The State Cabinet which met here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today condemned the Wonton killings of men, women and children in Gaza strip over the last few days and expressed sympathies with the bereaved families. Meanwhile, Cabinet authorised CA&PD Department to open 7697 departmental sale outlets in replacement of the existing fair price shops and the outlets functioning through internal adjustment by engaging 7697 salesmen and 7697 helpers to man these on casual basis. The department was also authorized to take all other See Cabinet On PG 11..
Militants kill a soldier in South Kashmir Srinagar, July 16: A territorial army soldier was shot dead by suspected militants at Khudwani area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir on Wednesday evening. Official sources told GNS that Gowhar Ahmad Mattoo son of Bashir Ahmad of Laram Ganzipora was fired upon by suspected militants at Khudwani. “Gowhar sustained two bullet wounds and was immediately rushed to nearby hospital where from he succumbed to injuries”, sources said. Soon after the incident, army, police and SOG cordoned off the whole area to nab the assailants.
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Edit Page Frequent road accidents—a matter of grave concern Frequent road accidents are claiming hundreds of precious lives every year in our state, but even all this is happening, the state machinery is perhaps insensitive to these matters and does not awaken to take some concrete steps to avoid such fatalities. The Srinagar- Jammu National Highway, Batote- Doda-Kishtwar, Jammu- Rajouri and other roads have become man-eater as every alternate day news of accidents pour in. Except tall claims, condolences and announcement of ex-gratia relief, the state govt. does not take stringent steps to minimize the occurrence of frequent accidents.
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Srinagar, July 16: The protests against the Israeli aggression against Palestine continued in Kashmir on Wednesday with pro-India political parties also taking to streets. Witnesses told GNS that dozens of Youth National Conference (YNC) workers led by Additional General Secretary Mustafa Kamal and Salman Ali Sagar took out a rally from NC headquarters Nawa-i-Subah complex and marched towards United Nations Military Observer Group for India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) Sonwar where they presented a memorandum to the Observer. “Hundreds of Youth National Conference See Anti On PG 11..
Anti-Israel protests forces Varsity authorities to declare Summer Vacations Srinagar, July 16: The ongoing anti-Israel protests in Kashmir University on regular basis has reportedly forced Varsity authorities to announce for the closure of the University for Summer Vacation. University sources told CNS that Dean Academics Office has issued a notification declaring Summer See Vacations On PG 11..
Srinagar, July 16 : Ater series of protests rocked Kashmir valley against Israel’s strikes upon Gaza, the Israel government for the first time in history has issued travel advisory for the valley- asking its citizens not to visit the region. Director Tourism Kashmir while talking to KNS stated that he also came to know about the latest advisory issued by Israel for Kashmir valley and that no official communication over the issue has been See Nationals On PG 11..
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PM pitches for ‘zero tolerance’ towards terror
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Fortaleza, July 16: Pitching for 'zero tolerance" against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told leaders of five-nation grouping BRICS that the "choices" they make now will shape the future of the world at large. Addressing the summit of Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa in For-
Srinagar, July 16: Seven persons including a seven month pregnant woman Wednesday were killed in a road accident to head on collision between Army vehicle and a Tavera cab. According to the KNS correspondent, a Tavera vehicle bearing number JKO1P-1464 was travelling from Sopore to Srinagar when at Umar Abad it collided with the Army’s recovery van bearing number01p-013854W killing 4 passengers on spot while as severely injuring others. Reports also maintained that injured were shifted to the hospital in the critical condition but the doctors later declared three as brought dead. Dead were identified as Mohammad Rafiq Antoo son of Ghulam Mohammad Antoo resident of Sopore , Ghulam Nabi Dar son of Mohammad Ismail Dar resident of Bage-Gulshan Colony Sopore, Ghulam Hassan Bhat son of Abdul Samad Bhat(Diver) resident of Dangerpora, Baramulla, Nasir Ahmad Mir son of Mohammad Jamal Mir resident of Mumekakh Sopore, Mohammad Ramzan Mir son of Ghulam Nabi Mir resident of Aashpir Sopore and Peer Mohammad Syed son of Peer Sharif-ul-din resident of Ashpir Sopore. Reports maintained that when the people reached the spot where in the accident took place, they become infuriated and raised slogans against the Army action. See Lives On PG 11..
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PDP activists seek mandate for their leader Srinagar, July 16: After the supporters of Haji Parvez and Syed Bashir, it were the supporters of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Batamaloo Constituency that staged a protest outside PDP president’s Gupkar residence demanding a mandate for the party district secretary Srinagar Abdul Qayoom Bhat in the upcoming legislative assembly polls. Eyewitnesses told CNS that scores of supporters of Bhat accompanied by Bhat himself assembled outside Mufti’s residence in Srinagar and staged a protest demonstration urging party leaders to award mandate to Qayoom Bhat. They said that after Qayoom has done See Another On PG 11..
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"experiencing turbulence and conflict" and "remaining mute spectators to countries being torn up can have grave consequences". Modi, who is attending the Summit for the first time, said, "I firmly believe that terrorism, in any shape or form, is against humanity. There should be zero tolerance towards terrorism". He underlined that the "choices we make now will shape the future of not just our countries,
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Broadening of strategic partnership stressed upon Fortaleza, July 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has favoured broadening of the special and privileged strategic partnership with Russia in nuclear, Defence and energy sectors and invited President Vladimir Putin to visit Kudankulam atomic power project during his trip in December. The two leaders met for 40 minutes on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Fortaleza late on Tuesday night after their Monday meeting was deferred because of Putin's engagements in Brazil's capital Brasilia. See PM On PG 11.. taleza, he noted that the region stretching from Afghanistan to Africa is
Transfers and postings in civil administration SRINAGAR, JULY 16- The State Cabinet which met here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today ordered following transfers and postings in the civil administration:Mr. Pradip Kumar Tripathi, IAS (JK:87), awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been transferred and posted as Director General, Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development, J&K, relieving Mr. B.B. Vyas, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of the additional charge of the post. Mr. Bipul Pathak, IAS (JK:92), Commissioner/ Secretary to the Government, Science & Technology and Information Technology Department, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Transport Department.
Cabinet orders transfers in Accounts Services SRINGAR, JULY 16: The Cabinet which met here under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today ordered following transfers/postings in the J&K Accounts Service. Mr. A.M.M. Jehangir, Director General Codes Finance Department has been transferred and posted as Director General, Audit and Inspections. See Services On PG 11.. Mr. Ashok Kumar Parmar, IAS (JK:92), awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department vice See Transfer On PG 11..
PDP amalgam of turncoats Time has proved its duplicity: Omar Handwara, July 16 : Addressing workers convention here on Wednesday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who is also Working President, National Conference said that PDP is amalgam of opportunists who have joined hands together and unleashed malicious propaganda against National Conference to mislead the people and carry forward their agenda of dividing the voice of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a statement issued to KNS, the Working President, National Conference asked the people to scan political ideology, work done in the past and present activities of PDP leadership. “You will easily come to know that the party is actually a group of people who have always worked against the interests of Jammu and Kashmir. “Don’t you see that all those charged with highest degree of corruption, land grabbing, malpractices alongwith turncoats, agents, opportunists and power greedy people are joining PDP and getting mandates to fight the upcoming Assembly Elections”, he said and asked the people to remain fully aware about getting fooled by these people through differ-
Pak targets Indian border outposts BSF Jawan killed, 7 injured
R.S.Pura, Jul 16: One BSF person was killed while seven others including three labourers and a local resident, were injured when Pakistani Rangers targeted BSF Border Outposts along International Border in Jammu district today morning. BSF sources told AIR that around 1115 hours today, Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked firing on Pittal Border Outpost along International Border (IB) in Arnia forward area of R S Pura Sector in Jammu. They said that in the heavy firing, BSF washerman Sanjay Dhar was killed while seven persons including three BSF personnel namely Madan Lal, ASI, Constable Som Raj and Madan Lal, Inspector, three labourers from Bihar and one Arnia resident were injured in the firing incident. Sources added that BSF troops guarding the borderline retaliated back with equal calibre arms resulting in exchanges which are still going on in the area. The injured are undergoing treatment at Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in Jammu. Sources said the ceasefire violation comes a day after the two sides held a flag meeting at Chambiliyal border outpost in Samba district to discuss
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removal of wild bushes along the zero line and adjoining areas to improve visibility during patrolling. This is the third ceasefire violation by Pakistan in July. On July 12, Pakistan Rangers had violated the ceasefire and targeted Indian posts in Pindo belt in Jammu district. On July 1, Pakistan troops resorted to heavy firing with automatic and small weapons on Indian posts along the LoC in Mendhar forward areas along LoC in Poonch district, forcing Indian troops to retaliate. Pakistan violated the See Pak On PG 11..
ent tactics including their drama of pretending to be public friends. “History bears the testimony of their betrayal. They are time tested opportunists”, he added. Omar Abdullah castigated PDP for its duplicity and said that it
has admitted people with highest degree of corruption in its fold. He asked the people to get the facts of their history sheet known through RTI means. He also referred to the accusation of the party against the then IG Crimes Raja Ajaz describing him the killer of late Haji Mohammad Yusuf. “Now the party leadership has not only admitted him in the PDP but allotted mandate to See Omar On PG 11..
US drone strike kills 20 in NW Pakistan ISLAMABAD, July 16 (Xinhua) -- A U.S. drone strike on Wednesday morning has left at least 20 people killed and several others injured in Pakistan's northwest tribal town of Datta Khel, local media reported. Express TV said that four missile strikes, coming from unknown number of U.S. unmanned aircraft, pounded a compound of suspected militants in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, a restive tribal region located at Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The strikes levelled the targeted compound to the ground, killing 15 people and trapping several others under the debris. Death toll later surged to 20 when residents pulled five more bodies out of the rubble of the compound. Identities of the killed have not been determined yet, but some media reports said that the attack took place at a time when a meeting of Taliban militants including local and Uzbek insurgents was going on in the compound. Wednesday morning's attack is the fifth of its kind in the area since this year. To date over 50 people have been killed and several others injured in the U.S. drone attacks in the area. The strike came at a time when Pakistan army is launching armed offensive to clear North Waziristan Agency from the See US On PG 11..
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Ms. Sarita Chauhan, IAS ( JK:99) who after completion of the Mid Course Training (Phase-IV), shall report for further orders of posting to the General Administration Department. Mr. Rohit Kansal, IAS (JK:95), awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been transReports also informed that people tried to set ablaze ferred and posted as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.. the army vehicle but where interrupted by the army Mr. Shailendra Kumar, IAS (JK:95), Divisional Commissionpersonnel as they fired some gunshots in air to er, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner / disperse the angry crowd. Secretary to the Government, Department of Tourism and Culture. Our North Kashmir correspondent informed that the Ms. Vineeta Gupta, IAS (JK:2000), Excise Commissioner, when the bodies of the slain persons reached their J&K has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, ARI and Trainings Department, relieving Mr. Mohammad native villages, a pall of gloom surrounded the areas. Ashraf Bukhari, IAS, Secretary to the Government, General AdPeople, particularity youth took to streets and raised ministration Department of the additional charge of the post. anti- army slogans. Stone pelting upon the police deMr. Shahid Anayatullah, IAS (JK:2000), Secretary to the ployment was also reported from the areas with the Government, Transport Department K has been transferred and police firing smoke shells to disperse the crowd. Sitposted as Secretary to the Government, Labour and Employment uation, till the last reports came in was tense in varDepartment, relieving Mr. Mohammad Shafi Rather, IAS, Secreious areas of north Kashmir. The defense spokesman tary to the Government, Social Welfare Department of the additional charge of the post. meanwhile has stated that an unfortunate accident Mr. Tushar Kanti Sharma, IAS (JK:2000), Director, School involving a Tavera and an Army Recovery vehicle ocEducation, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Member, curred at Lawepura village on the National Highway J&K Special Tribunal. resulting in three fatal and two non-fatal casualties. Mr. Parvez Ahmad Malik, IAS (JK:01), Secretary to the Army regrets the unfortunate loss of lives and conGovernment, Youth Services & Sports and Technical Education veys deepest condolences to the families. The acciDepartments, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the dent is under investigation and all possible assistance Government, Science and Technology & Information Technology Department. will be provided to the Police in their inquiry. Ms. Nirmal Sharma, IAS (JK:01), Labour Commissioner, Inspector General of Police Kashmir A.G. Mir told J&K has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the GovernKNS over phone that the driver of the army vehicle ment, School Education Department, relieving Mr. Suresh Kumar, that collided with the passenger vehicle has been arIAS, Principal Secretary to the Government, Home Department of rested and the army vehicle seized. IGP Kashmir addthe additional charge of the post. ed that action under law will be taken into the inciMr. Shafaat Noor Barlas, IAS (JK:01), Vice Chairman, Srinagar Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as dent. Secretary to the Government, Department of Rural Development Meanwhile, police in a handout issued later stated Department & Panchayati Raj, relieving Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad, that in the forenoon there has been an unfortunate IAS, Secretary to the Government, Higher Education Department road traffic accident at Parimpora due to head on colof the additional charge of the post. lision between an Army recovery Van and a Tavera Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Shah, IAS (JK:01), Deputy Commispassenger vehicle. Four passengers have died and sioner, Budgam, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to four more got injured who have been hospitalized. the Government, Youth Services & Sports and Technical Education Departments. The vehicle has been seized and FIR has been regisMr. Zaffar Ahmad Bhat, IAS (JK:01), Secretary to the tered in Police Station Parimpora and investigation Government, Department of Tourism and Culture, has been transinto the matter has been taken up. In aftermath acferred and posted as Excise Commissioner, J&K. cident there was some minor law and order situation Mr. Saurabh Bhagat, IAS (JK:02), Transport Commissioner, which has been brought under control. More deJ&K, has been transferred and posted as Secretary in the Industails will follow. Reports informed that FIR number tries and Commerce Department. 139/2014 under section 289 and 304 (a) has been regisMr. Hemant Kumar Sharma, IAS (JK:02), Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, has been transferred and posted as Director, tered at police station Parimpora. Command Area Development, Jammu. Also it was informed that four protesters have been Ms. Dilshad Khan, IAS (JK:02), Special Secretary to the arrested for stone pelting at in the area. Also the locals Government, Industries and Commerce Department, has been accused that the window panes of their houses were transferred and posted as Transport Commissioner, J&K. damaged by the forces during the accident aftermath. Mr. Sajad Ahmad Khan, IAS (JK:02), Deputy Commissioner, In another tragic road mishap, eight persons were Poonch, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, vice Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Lone. killed including two policemen and two others were Mr. Saugat Biswas, IAS (JK:06), Deputy Commissioner, injured when a vehicle (Sumo) in which they were Anantnag, has been transferred and posted as Director, Employtravelling skidded off the road and fell into a river ment, J&K. at Datchen area of Kishtwar in Jammu and Kashmir. Mr. Jatindera Kumar Singh, IAS (JK:08), Deputy ComA police official told GNS that a sumo bearing regismissioner, Kathua, has been transferred and posted as Deputy tration number JK17-7996 that was travelling from Commissioner, Rajouri. Dangdooro to Kishtwar, on reaching near Pingradi, Mr. Shyam Vinod Meena, IAS (JK:08), Additional Secretary to the Government, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, the driver of the vehicle lost the control over it resulthas been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Doda. ing into the mishap. “The driver has been identified Mr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, IAS (JK:09), Deputy Commisas Ghulam Hassan son of Habibullah of Patimahal”. sioner, Reasi, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Com“The sumo rolled down a 350-ft deep gorge before fallmissioner, Kathua. ing into the Chenab river”, the official said, adding Mr. Mubarak Singh, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Doda, has that almost eight passengers were boarding in the been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Samba. vehicle. He said that soon after the accident, district Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Lone, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commisadministration officials, police, army jawans and cisioner, Budgam. vilians rushed to the spot and rescued the two passenMr. Mohammad Hussain Malik, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, gers. Ramban, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Poonch. Mr. Rajinder Krishan Varma, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Samba, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department. "Talked about strengthening Russia-India ties in my Mr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, KAS, Director, Command Area Development, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Deputy meeting with President Putin. We value our friendCommissioner, Reasi. ship with Russia," Modi tweeted after his meeting Dr. Abdul Rashid, KAS, Director, Employment, J&K, with Putin as the Prime Minister. has been transferred and posted as Director, Industries and ComPutin congratulated Modi on his great victory in the merce, Jammu, against an available vacancy. recent elections. Mr. Jahangir Mir, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, has Modi, who has met Putin in 2001 in Moscow, said that been transferred and posted as Director, Social Welfare, Kashmir. India's ties with Russia is a time-tested relationship Mr. Peerzada Hafizullah Shah, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, JAKEDA, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to and he appreciates that it has been so since early inthe Government, ARI and Trainings Department. dependence. Mr. Gulzar Hussain, KAS, Project Director, DRDA, KarHe expressed deep appreciation for Russia's friendgil, has been transferred and posted as Chief Executive Officer, ship and unstinting bilateral and international sup-PURCHASE COMMITTEE JAKEDA. port for India's economic development and security Mr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat, KAS, Additional District Desince India's independence. velopment Commissioner, Kupwara, has been transferred and posted as Director, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Speaking in Hindi, he remarked, "Even a child in InKashmir. Subject:-Extension to Short E-Tender No.DHSK/PUR/02 of 2014-15 dated: 25-06dia if asked to say who is India's best friend will re- Term Mr. Nisar Hussain Wani, KAS, Director, Social Welfare, 2014has with endorsement No.DHSK-Pur/E-TenderResuscitation Kit/19/2014-15/291-92 ply it is Russia because Russia been with India Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commisin times of crisis." "The PrimeDated:25-06-2014 Minister conveyed his for EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION KIT WITH INBUILT TRANSsioner, Kulgam. sincere appreciation and admiration for President PORT VENTILATOR. Mr. Rohit Khajuria, KAS, Member, Services Selection Putin's decisive leadership in deepening and expandBoard, has been transferred and posted as Executive Director, ing the India-Russia special and privileged strategic Mandi Heritage Society, against an available vacancy. Extension Notice to e-tenderMubarak notice No.DH.SK/FUR/ 02 of 2014-15 dated:25-06-2014 Mr. Mukhtar-ul-Aziz, District Developpartnership," said a statement issued by the Prime date of submission The last date of download, and theKAS, dateAdditional of opening of the short ment Commissioner, Baramulla, has been transferred and postMinister's Office. He said Indiaterm is committed taking E-Tender to Notice No.DHSK/PUR/02 of 2014-15 dated: 25-06-2014 with endorseed as Executive Director, Rehabilitation Council, Social Welfare the relationship forward and ment the focus is to broaden No.DHSK-Pur/E-TenderResuscitation Dated:25-06-2014 Department, relievingKit/19/2014-15/291-92 Mr. Ghulam Rasool Mir, KAS, Additional the strategic partnership including in the No. areas of and Extension DHSK-Pur/E-Tender-Resuscitation Kit/32/2014-15/349-50 Secretary to the Government, Social Welfare DepartmentDated: of the defence, nuclear energy, space, energy, trade and inadditional charge of theinbuilt post. transport ventilator for the 07-07-2014 for Emergency resuscitation kit with vestment, people-to-people contacts and addressing Bashir Ahmad Khan, KAS, the Director, Consumer Afyear 2014-15 is hereby extended byMr. seven days. Accordingly revised schedule regional and global challenges. fairs and Public Distribution, Kashmir, has been transferred and would be as under: posted as Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag. Mr. Abdul Rashid War, KAS, Additional District DevelopLast date of download of e- ment DateCommissioner, of submission of e- has Date Openingand ofposted Srinagar, beenoftransferred tender up to tender (Online)up tender Kashmir, against an as Director, CommandtoArea Development, available vacancy. referred to the issue of cyber world and [15:00 said, Hrs) "Cyber 19-07-2014 19-07-2014 [15:00 Hrs) [11:00 Hrs) SecreChoudhary Rashid Azam22-07-2014 Inqalabi, KAS, Special space is a source of great opportunity" but "cyber setary to the Government, School Education Department, has been curity has "become a major concern". BRICS countransferred and posted as Deputyunchanged. Commissioner, Ramban. All other terms and conditions of the NITs shall remain Mr. Nazir Ahmad Mir, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism tries, Modi said, should take a lead in preserving cyDIPK:3645 Development Authority, Wullar-Manasbal, has Sd/-Convenor been transferred ber space as a global common good. Committee, and posted as Chief Executive Officer,Purchase Tourism Development AuModi also pushed for an "open, rule-based, internathority, Gulmarg, relieving Mr.of Tufail Matoo, Managing Director, Directorate Health Services Kashmir tional trading regime", saying it is critical for global J&K Cable Car Corporation of the additional charge of the post. No.DHSK-Pur/E-Tender- Resuscitation Kit/32/2014-15/399-400 Dated:_14.07-2014 economic growth. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Rather, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, "It (global economic growth) must address aspirations Tourism Development Authority, Sonamarg, has been transferred of developing world" and "accommodate the special and posted as Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, against an available vacancy. needs of the most vulnerable sections of our societies, Dr. Abdul Kabir Dar, Director, Indian System of Medicine especially in such areas as food security," the Prime be re-designated as Director General, Indian System of Medicine Minister said. pursuant to his promotion in the Common Pool of posts for HoDs.
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FOR HANDLING/LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION OF LIMESTONE. activists led by NC Youth President Salman Ali Sagar marched with black flags and raised in of favor For andslogans on behalf J&K Cements Limited, sealed tenders under two cover system of Gaza and Palestine and against Israel’s inhumane (1st cover containing EMD Mr. for an amount of Rs.Bhat, 50,000Director (fifty thousand) pledged to Zahoor Ahmad Local Fund Audit and barbaric war-crimes against innocent men, wom- Limited, FA&CAO, J&K Cements Srinagar, experience of similar work with maand Pensions J&K has been transferred and posted as en and children in Gaza. NC Additional General Sec-cover Director Finance Forestfrom Corporation. chinery owned and 2nd containing priceJ&K bid )State are invited dealing Agenretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal participated in and Mr. Lochan Dass, Director Audit and Inspections ciesalso for Handling/ Lifting Transportation of about 10,000 MTs of Scattered Limethe protest rally to encourage stone the YNC andRoadJ&K, has beenCrusher transferred and posted at as the Director fromactivists our Quarry to Limestone which is located lead ofAc3-4 addressed the protesters and Youth National Confercounts and Treasuries Jammu. Kms from the outsource. ence activists at various places tillcontractor the rally shall reached Mohammad Aslam Malik, Accounts and The have toMr. complete the Handling/ LiftingDirector and Transportation of the UN Office at Sonawar,” anthe NCsaid spokesman in stone Treasuries Jammu has been transferred and 15 posted quantitysaid of Lime at our Works, Khrew, Distt Pulwama within days a statement. as Director from the date of issue of allotment order.Local Fund Audit and Pensions J&K. Mohammad Andrabi,safety Director Budget FiThe Successful tenderer shallMr. be responsible forRafi the security, and health of his nance Department been men and machinery to be deployed by him at ourhas Mines fortransferred the propose.and posted as & Director Codes Finance Department The tenders addressed to FA CAO;J&K, Cements Limited should reach our Srinagar office upto 2 PM by or before 02.08.2014 alongwith EMD and required docuVacation for the students andments. staff of Kashmir Uni- EMD shall be rejected. Tenders shall be opened on the same Tenders without versity. The notification readsdate thator the Kashmir Uniany other date convenient to Tender Opening Committee in presence of the versity will remain closed fromtenderers July 18 to July 31 wish and to remain present. who may during this period there will beThe no Managing classes. Director, J&K Cements Limited reserves the right to accept/reject fight the Assembly Elections”, he said adding that “Yes, University will remainthe closed from 18 to tenders inJuly part/in full without assigning any reason this reveals the duplicity of thereof. the party. 31 and the classes will resume NB:773 on the first day of AuSd/-Incharge The Working President, National Conference said gust,” Dean Academics Professor Muhammad Ashraf Planningdecithat his Government Procurement is taking path&breaking Wani told CNS.
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sions for the welfare of common people particularly youth and PDP gets frustrated by these initiatives and cry hoarse. He said the decisions of his Government relating to revocation of employment policy, enhancing the retirement age of government employees up to 60 years and those of job seekers to 40 years besides service benefits to ReTs are unnerving PDP leadership, as such, they criticise the measures of the Government taken for public good.
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FICE OF THE DISTRICT SOC WELFARE OFFICER, PULWAMA Email ID: dswopulwama @g.m com Phono/Fax: 01933241251. TENDER NOTICE NO: -DATED: /OB/2014 Sealed tenders affixed with Rs.5/enue stamps are invited for and on half of the Governor of J&K state fr registered dealers/reputed firm stockiest for the supply of "Motori Tricycle 110 CC" to this office, un CDF/other schemes for the year 2 2015.
10.The received so far. “I was informed about this quantity develop- shown in the tertajer 'wm of this MIT can vary and could ment. This must be true. But for Jammu and Ladadeb*maintained ncincj upon the funds allotted/ kh no such advisory is issued.”Reports released to and this office for the year that as around 8000 Israeli tourists visit Jammu Kashmir every year and also huge visits were made 201.4-15. by the Israeli nationals even during the11.The 1990. The only tenderer shalPhave successful attack on Israelis was in 1991, when a tourist, Erez Kato-complete the supplies within 15 hane, was killed in a scuffle with militants daysafter fromseven the date of issuance of supbackpackers were kidnapped from a houseboat ply order!.in Srinagar. The hostages fought back and 12. snatched In caseautoany dispute between the matic weapons from the militants, killing two ofand them tenderer order placing authority, in the struggle. Hundreds of students in Srinagar took to streets- protesting against the Israeli strikes in Gaza from the last few days. Kashmir’s pro-freedom camp here also called for the protests against the Gaza crises. Students of various schools and colleges took to streets in the past-raising slogans against Israel and America. The students also expressed deep concern over the silence of the world community over the crises stating that they are equally responsible for the crimes. (KNS)
Pak ceasefire five times along LoC and IB in Jammu region in June. There were 19 incidents of ceasefire violation along the LoC in April-May. In 2013, 12 jawans were killed and 41 injured in the highest number of ceasefire violations (149) and firing by Pakistan troops on forward posts, civilian areas and patrolling parties along Indo-Pak border.
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militants. So far over 400 militants have been killed in the operation. Briefing media on Tuesday, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major Asim Saeed Bajwa said that Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency, has been cleared of terrorists and troops have launched a ground offensive in Mir Ali, the second key insurgent stronghold in the agency.Since the beginning of the military operation on June 15, two drone strikes came in Datta Khel town, located some 41 km away from Miranshah.
Cabinet necessary steps to make these outlets functional. The Cabinet also accorded sanction to the procurement of the medicine for anti Hepatitis-C Virus (HCV) therapy at Takiya Magam and Sonabrari villages (Kokernag) from M/S Full Ford India Limited in relaxation of the procurement rules.
Another a lot for the people of Batamaloo Constituency and it is he who deserves party mandate from Batamaloo Constituency. Some of the activists reportedly met Party patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed soon after the demonstration. “Mufti Sahb asked us to work in the interest of party and repose trust and faith in the political affairs committee of the party,” one of the supporters of Bhat told CNS.
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DIRECTORATE OF HEALTH SERVICES KASHMIR Subject:-Extension to Short Term E-Tender No.DHSK/PUR/02 of 2014-15 dated: 25-062014 with endorsement No.DHSK-Pur/E-Tender- Resuscitation Kit/19/2014-15/291-92 Dated:25-06-2014 for EMERGENCY RESUSCITATION KIT WITH INBUILT TRANSPORT VENTILATOR. Extension Notice to e-tender notice No.DH.SK/FUR/ 02 of 2014-15 dated:25-06-2014 The last date of download, date of submission and the date of opening of the short term E-Tender Notice No.DHSK/PUR/02 of 2014-15 dated: 25-06-2014 with endorsement No.DHSK-Pur/E-Tender- Resuscitation Kit/19/2014-15/291-92 Dated:25-06-2014 and Extension No. DHSK-Pur/E-Tender-Resuscitation Kit/32/2014-15/349-50 Dated: 07-07-2014 for Emergency resuscitation kit with inbuilt transport ventilator for the year 2014-15 is hereby extended by seven days. Accordingly the revised schedule would be as under: Last date of download of e- Date of submission of e- Date of Opening of tender up to tender (Online)up to tender 19-07-2014 [15:00 Hrs)
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Wani for expeditious completion of road projects 97 schemes being executed in Khansahib Constituency SRINAGAR, JULY 16:- As many as 97 schemes worth Rs. 39.80 crore are being executed under PMGSY, JKPCC and R&B sector in Khansahib Constituency of Budgam District. Stressing the need for time- living in urban areas. The deThe information was given out in a meeting convened here ly completion of on-going road velopment and up-gradation of today under the Chairmanship projects in the Constituency, road communication is in the of Minister for Roads & Build- the Minister said that road focussed attention of the Govings Mr. Abdul Majid Wani, to connectivity is pivotal for so- ernment, he said and added review the pace of progress on cio-economic transformation that efforts are afoot for ensurof the people. He said better ing road connectivity in all the these schemes. MLA, Khansahib Hakeem road communication helps in left-out habitations of the State Mohammad Yaseen was also promoting business transac- under PMGSY. tionsKangan in the area, besides easy Laying stress for maintainLone News Agency Khan News Agency Ganderbal present in the meeting. access Soura with their counterparts quality work as per specGulzar News Agency Zahiding Book DepotofChadoora
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ification, the Minister also directed the executing agencies for accelerating the pace of construction on the on-going projects ensuring their timely completion for the benefit of people. The Meeting was informed that 66 schemes are being executed in the Constituency under R&B sector for which Rs. 2
crore has been earmarked for this fiscal. Similarly, 2 bridges at Kangripora and Sail are being executed at a cost Rs. 7. 91 crore by the JKPCC, the meeting was informed. The meeting was further informed that out of 29 schemes, 27 schemes stand completed by utilizing Rs. 22 crore against allocated funds to the tune of Rs, 29.89 crore under PMGSY in the Constituency. Moreover, the work on Lasipora-Ringzaban and ParthanLasipora roads is in progress at a cumulative cost f Rs. 3.27 crore. Among others, Commissioner Secretary, R&B, Mrs. Tanveer Jehan, Chief Engineer, R&B Kashmir Mr. Satish Razdan, Chief Engineer, PMGSY Mr. Vinod Tikoo, Director, Planning PWD .
Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam SRINAGAR, JULY 16: The tions will be held on Au- names enrolled in the elecLone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora Election Commission of gust 3 and August 9, 2014. toral rolls by filling Form News Agency Magam Agency KunzarSrinagar, July 16: Mr. N.N. Vohra, Governor, has expressed sadness on being India has ordered aBhat speThe Final Electoral Rolls No. 6Zargar along News with coloured Dar News Agency Beerwah on Octo- photographs Bashir News cial Summary Revision of will be published for Agency gettingSumbal informed about the innocent persons injured and killed in two road accidents Photo Electoral RollsReshi in allNews berAgency 01, 2014. Safapora Saleem News Identity Agency Pattan Electors Photo which occurred today near Panjrari in Kishtwar district and on the Srinagarthe assembly constituenTheAgency Draft Photo Elector- (EPIC). The News persons whoPampore Baramulla highway. Basharat News Bandipora Reyaz Agency cies in the J&K StateAltaf withNews al Agency Roll, 2014 will be avail- intend to object to pro-Qazigund The Governor has wished speedy recovery to those injured and conveyed his Pulwama Javaid News Agency reference to October 01 able at District and Tehsil posed inclusion of names condolences to the families whose near and dear have been killed and prayed for Jeelani News Agency Baramulla G.M News Agency Sopore 2014 as the qualifying date Headquarters, Offices of or seeking deletion of eternal peace to the departed souls. Agency Kupwara Sultan Agency Handwara for getting enrolled Shah in theNews Municipal Commissioner names mayNews file objection The Governor has, in his message, once again urged the Transport and Police Agency Langate Sheikh News Agency Electoral rolls by Younis filling News Srinagar and Jammu, at by filling Form No.7. Elec- Islamabad Departments, and all other concerned agencies, to lose no more time in enforcing Form No.6. Reshi News Agency Islamabad Threewish WaytoNews Tral polling stations with the tors who applyAgency for the required remedial steps. According to Turray Public News Booth LevelTral Officers and correction theirAgency particu-Bijbehara Agency BadrutoNews Notice issued by Rahi Chief onAgency the website of the Chief lars should submit FormArwani News Kulgam Malik News Agency Electoral Officer Jammu Electoral Officer. (http:// No.8. In case of shifting of Rah News Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Kargil &Kashmir, Mr. Umang Na- ceojk.nic.in) for the infor- names from one constitu-
ECI orders revision of Photo Electoral Rolls in Assembly Constituencies
rula the draft publication of electoral rools will be held on July 17, 2014 and objection if any for filling of claims will be submitted from July 17, 2014 to August 16, 2014. Similarly, disposal of claims and objection will be held on August 30, 2014. Special camp days with Booth Level officers for receiving claims and objec-
mation of all concerned. Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (Migrants) in Delhi and Jammu shall receive the claims and objections from the Kashmiri Migrants living within the jurisdiction as per the schedule mentioned above. All individuals who are 18 years of age or above as on 01.10.2014 can get their
Kichloo expresses shock over Dachhan accident
SRINAGAR, JULY 16: Minister of State for Home, Industries and Commerce, Mr. Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo expressed grief and shock over the tragic accident that occurred at Dachhan on Kishtwar- Dachhan road today which claimed 8 precious lives and left 2 injured. Expressing his condolence to the bereaved families, the Minister prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also prayed for early recovery to the injured. Mr. Kichloo directed the concerned Medical officers to provide better medicare facilities to the injured for their early recovery.
ency/part to another due to change of residence, the concerned person/applicant can fill in Form no.8A and submit it before the concerned ERO. It should be noted that registration as a voter in two places, is an offence, under the J&K Representation of Peoples Act, 1957. All stakeholders are therefore.
Governor expresses anguish over loss of lives in road accidents
Taj visits Super Specialty Hosp. Srinagar, directs early completion
SRINAGAR, JULY 16: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today visited the Super Specialty Hospital, Srinagar and reviewed the pace of work there.The Minister went round several units of the upcoming hospital. He also inspected the ramps, theatres and wards. He impressed upon the executing agencies to speed up the completion process and finish it up at the earliest so that the hospital is thrown open to public.Mr. Taj directed immediate macadamization of the path and completion of remaining works of the hospital. The Minister was assured by the executing agency officials that work on the hospital is in full swing and major portion of the hospital building would be handed over complete by early August.
Dar Chairs LC Panel meet
Discusses various rules, regulations and Acts SRINGAR, JULY 16: The first meeting of Committee on Subordinate Legislation of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was held under the Chairmanship of MLC, Mr Ali Mohammad Dar
Threadbare discussion on implementation of various Rules, Regulations and Acts was held and the members put forth their point of views and valuable suggestions. Public
on preparation of agenda points for next meeting. In the end of the meeting the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Dar thanked the members of Committee who participate in the meeting.
Aries
March 21-April 19
Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.
Gemini May 21-June 21
Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill. Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.
Cancer June 22-July 22
If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.
Leo
July 23-August 22 An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the toughest of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.
Scorpio
Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about relationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
here today. Legislators, Mr Vijay Bakaya, Syed Rafiq Ahmed Shah, Mohammad Muzaffer Parray, Devinder Singh Rana and Showkat Hussain Ganai attended the meeting.
Service Commission, SSRB, School Education, Forest, besides Roshni and Public Safety Acts etc came up for the discussion in general. The Committee also discussed
Ministers express shock over Dachhan, Parimpora road accidents SRINAGAR, JULY 16: The Council of Ministers has expressed grief and shock over the tragic accidents that occurred at Dachhan on Kishtwar- Dachhan road and the other which occurred at Parimpora, Srinagar in which several precious lives were lost. Expressing their condolences to the bereaved families, they prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and also for early recovery to the injured. Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, Minister for Finance & Ladakh Affairs, Mr. A. R. Rather, Minister for Public Enterprises, Haj, Auqaf and Floriculture, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar, Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Mian Altaf Ahmad, Minister for Health & Medical Education,
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October 24-November 21
ID employees console J.L.Raina `SRINAGAR, JULY 16: The employees of Information Department have expressed heartfelt condolence over the death of mother of their colleague Mr. Jawahar Lal Raina, who passed away today. In this connection a condolence meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Director Information Mr. Tasaduq Jeelani which was attended by the Deputy Director Information (PR), Peerzada Zahoor Ahmed, officers and officials of the department. They expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul
17. 07 .2014
Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din, Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma, Minister for Agriculture Production, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister for Social Welfare, ARI & Trainings and Public Grievances, Ms. Sakina Itoo, Minister for Housing, Horticulture, Culture, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Raman Bhalla, Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone, Minister for Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution and Transport, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Minister for Planning & Development, Labour & Employment, Mr. Ajay Sadhotra, Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Minister for R&B and Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Abdul Majid Wani and Minister for Law, Jus-
tice & Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah expressed sympathy with the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation, Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Khan, Minister of State for Fisheries, Cooperative, Printing & Stationery and Elections, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma, Minister of State for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Sajad Ahmad Kichloo, Minister of State for Science & Technology and Information Technology, Mr. Feroz Ahmad Khan, Minister of State for Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi and Minister of State for Technical Education, Mr. Vikar Rasool Wani also expressed sympathy with the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
Among others attended the meeting, Additional Secretary, Legislative Council, Mr Farooq Ahmed Sheikh besides officers and officials of Council Secretariat.
Progress under Socio-Economic Census2011 reviewed at Ang ANANTNAG, JULY 16: A meeting of all Block Development Officer and Executive Officers of all Municipal Committees of Anantnag district was held today to review the progress regarding the draft publication of Socio Economic Census-2011 (SECC-2011) data and receipt of claims and objections thereof. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner. District Informatics Officer, NIC and District Coordinator Comtech Group also participated in the meeting. District Informatics Officer (NIC) apprised the meeting about the progress made so far regarding the draft publication of SECC-2011 data. Additional Deputy Commissioner stressed upon the concerned officers to strictly follow the guidelines while disposing off the claims and objections. An appeal was made to the people of Anantnag district to cooperate in the process of disposal of claims and objections. People can verify the information recorded about them in the offices of Block Development Officers or Executive Officers of concerned Municipal Committees.The concerned officers informed the chairs that draft publication stands already made at Panchayat level and Ward level.
Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting together with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you. Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces. Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.
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Zabarwan Times “Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.”
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Healthy Mother and Healthy Child Ensuring zero Expense Deliveries through JSSK
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unique initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), launched on June 1, 2011, has placed for the first time utmost emphasis on “ENTITLEMENTS”. The idea is to eliminate out-of-pocket expenses for both pregnant women and sick neonates. The initiative entitles all pregnant women delivering in public health institutions to absolutely free and No-Expense delivery, including caesarean operation. All expenses related to delivery in a public institution are borne entirely by the government and no user charges are levied. A pregnant woman is entitled to free transport from home to the government health facility, between facilities, in case she is referred on account of complications, and also drop-back home after 48 hours of delivery. WHY JSSK? Various complications during pregnancy like haemorrhage, infection, high blood pressure, unsafe deliveries and so on may result in maternal and infant mortality. While India has made considerable progress in reduction of Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), but the pace at which these health indicators are declining needs acceleration. The number of institutional deliveries has increased significantly, after the launch of Janani Suraksha Yojna (JSY) in the year 2005 but many of those who opted for institutional deliveries were not willing to stay for 48 hrs, hampering the provision of essential services both to the mother and neonate. The first 48 hours after delivery are critical as some complications might develop during this period. Access to mother and child health care services was also hindered by High out of pocket expenses on User charges for OPD, drugs and consumables, Diagnostic tests
etc. Also in some cases such as severe be given free of cost to pregnant women. provision of free blood transfusion if the Anaemia or emergencies required Blood Further, pregnant women are entitled to need arises. The facility of free transport Transfusion which increased immediate both essential and desirable investigations from home to health institutions and back expenses. And if there was a caesarean like Blood, Urine tests and Ultra- is also available. case, the expenses would become still Sonography etc. Furthermore, they are to Implementation of JSSK higher. be provided with free Diet during their stay For implementation of JSSK, a governSo, JSSK has been launched, to ensure that in the health institutions (up to 3 days for ment order on entitlements is issued at the each and every pregnant woman and sick normal deIivery & 7days for caesarean state level and a State Nodal Officer is neonates upto 1 month gets timely access section).Not only this, there is a provision nominated. The state government takes to health care services free of cost. Under of free bIood transfusion if the need arises. necessary steps and ensures that all the JSSK, the state governments issue an A significant number of maternal and services, the beneficiaries are entitled to entitlement order detailing the free neonatal deaths can be saved by providing are provided. Equal importance is given to dissemination of entitlements in the public domain. All pregnant women delivering in These are to be prominently displayed on hoardings and boards in all Government public health institutions to absolutely free facilities so that they are visible from a distance. In fact, there is an Information, Education Communication component and No-Expense delivery, including under NRHM which is utilized for this purpose. caesarean operation. All expenses related to Grievance Redressal Every health facility should prominently delivery in a public institution are borne display the names, addresses, emails, telephones, mobiles and fax numbers of grievance redressal authorities at health entirely by the government and no user facility level, district level and state level. Some states have set up help desks and charges are levied. suggestion/complaint boxes at government health facilities. It is also required to entitlements. The Entitlements include timely referral transport facility to the keep fixed hours (at least 1 hour) on any free drugs and consumables, Free pregnant women. Pregnant women are two working days per week, in all the Diagnostic Services, Free Blood entitled to free transport from home to healthy facilities for meeting the comTransfusion Services wherever required health centre, referral to higher facility in plainants and redressing their grievances and Free diet for the duration of a woman’s case of need and drop back from the facility related to free entitlements. stay in the facility. These services are to home. At the National Level, the Maternal Health provided free of cost to eliminate out of Besides, under JSSK there is exemption Division of the Ministry of Health and pocket expenses and ensure Zero expense from all kinds of User Charges including Family Welfare has brought out guidedeliveries. OPD fees and admission charges. lines for JSSK. However, the actual Entitlements Entitlements for Sick Newborn implementation of the scheme hinges on Free treatment is also provided to the sick the proactive role played by state Entitlements for Pregnant Women Under JSSK, free Institutional Delivery Newborn upto 30 days after birth and all governments. The degree to which the services (including Caesarean operation) drugs and consumables required are scheme is successful would be deterare provided in government health provided free of cost. As in the case of the mined by the extent to which the facilities. Also, medicines including mother, the new born too is provided with programme implementation is carried out supplements such as Iron Folic Acid are to free diagnostic services and there is a by the State functionaries.
The Widening Concept of Literacy in India
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ix decades back a resurgent India embarked on a programme of national development with great enthusiasm. Realizing that literacy is a powerful tool of development and a lever of change to achieve social progress the government resolved to make India fully literate within a decade when it became a republic nation in 1950.It made a promise to its citizens by a declaration under article 45 of the constitution that The State shall endeavour to provide over a period of ten years of the commencement of the constitution free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years. Since then determined efforts are being made towards the achievement of the Directive Principle - new schools were opened and a massive enrolment programme was undertaken to bring children to school. Literacy at this time meant the same as the first internationally agreed upon definition given by the UNE SCO Recommendation of 1958. It observed that “a literate person is one who can, with understanding, both read and write a short simple statement on his or her every day life’. This definition also includes arithmetic skills(numeracy). Hence for all practical purposes education for most meant attaining the three R’s-reading, writing and arithmetic-skills. Education till 1976 had been essentially the responsibility of the States. This meant the availability of facilities and resources for education was dependent not on the commitment of the nation as a whole but upon the vicissitudes of the resources allotted by States for education. Though the States showed all round increment in enrolment, they presented a scenario that had wide disparities among the sexes, sections and states. The performance across different levels of education in the various States and Union Territories was also not uniform. What was more worrying was that growth rate in elementary education after an initial spurt, started a tendency to taper off. The drop out rate in schools became high and the drop outs lapsed into illiteracy adding to the mass of illiterates in the country. While this was the state of affairs within the organized school system those who had entered the work force particularly in the productive age group 15-35 had no chance of becoming literate as there was
no non-formal or adult education problems and participate effectively in mentioned problems of wastage, available. This general apathy towards the social and political life of the nation stagnation, access, quality, and finance education, irrelevance of educational and (iii) to enable one to enhance his accumulated over the years assumed content to the needs of the learner, and skills and education either on his own or such massive proportions that they had lack of resources set the government through other available avenues of to be tackled with utmost urgency. thinking for newer approach to education informal education. Accordingly a new policy on education in general and literacy in particular. The Commission also noted that for a was enunciated in 1986 where in the In the mean time the World Conference of country aspiring to change from a emphasis shifted from enrolment per se Education Ministers on the eradication of traditional to modern society science to enrolment as well as retention. illiteracy organized by the UNESCO at should form the basic component of For those outside the school system The Tehran (1965) concluded that rather than education and culture. Hence purposeful National Literacy Mission (NLM) was end in itself literacy should be regarded as education should consist of four basic launched as a societal and technological a way of preparing man for a social, civic elements viz. literacy, numeracy ( a study mission on 5th May 1988, with the and economic role that goes beyond the of mathematics and natural sciences), object of imparting functional literacy rudimentary literacy training consisting work experience and social service. The to 80 million illiterate adults-by merely in the teaching of reading and Government accepted most of the 1995.The NLM defined functional writing. recommendations of the Education literacy as acquiring the skills of three Agreeing totally with this definition the Commission and a National Policy on R’s and the ability to apply them to daily E d u c a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n ( 1 9 6 4 - Education came into being in 1968. life. Functional literacy would include imbibing the values of national integration, conservation of environment, New technologies like information women’s equality and small family norms etc. Thus literacy as enunciated in the NLM is not an end in itself but has to technology, bio technology and nano be an active and potent instrument of technology have entered India in a big way change ensuring achievement of these social objectives and creation of a learning society. The NLM believes that in government banking industry, trade and functional literacy would result in empowerment and a definite improvecommerce. The entire work environment is ment in quality of life of an individual. The efforts of the NLM are laudable changing fast. The requirements of the indeed. By 2000, it had covered 152 million people spread over 559 districts knowledge society that is emerging calls for of the country to impart to them the basic skills. The NLM also won the UNESCO-NOMA award in 1999 for its a wider dimension of literacy. magnificent work. Towards the turn of the last century we 1966)appointed under the Chairmanship Accordingly in the school curricula in had ushered in the era of liberalisation of D.S.Kothari observed “ we do not addition to laying down a common and globalisation. New technologies equate literacy with mere ability to read scheme of studies for boys and girls, like information technology, bio and write” literacy if it is to be worth- science and math were incorporated as technology and nano technology have while must be functional. A functionally compulsory subjects and work experi- entered India in a big way in governliterate person would be one having ence was assigned a place of impor- ment banking industry, trade and acquired sufficient mastery over the tools tance. The main objective of scientific commerce. The entire work environof literacy and would acquire relevant literacy was to enable the pupils to ment is changing fast. The requirements knowledge which will enable him to discover the relationship of science with of the knowledge society tha t is pursue his own ends. Elaborating further health, agriculture, industry and other emerging calls for a wider dimension of it defined the scope of literacy aspects of daily life. It was to develop in literacy. Information literacy and skill programmes which would have three the child well defined abilities and literacy are the demands of the day, essential ingredients to enable one (i) to values such as the spirit of inquiry, which can enhance the capabilities of perform his work role i.e. it must be work creativity, objectivity, the courage to our human resources. Secondly, we based and aim at creating attitudes and question and an aesthetic sensibility. In need to address on priority basis the interests and imparting skills and short scientific literacy was to inculcate needs of those who do not already information which will help a person to scientific temper in the individual. possess basic literacy skills, for them to do efficiently whatever work he is However the general formulations in the take advantage of information literacy, engaged in; (ii) to perform his or her role 1968 policy did not get translated into a otherwise equality of opportunities and as a citizen i.e. it must enable an individ- detailed strategy of implementation for social justice will remain simply ual to understand the vital national various reasons. As a result the earlier slogans.
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Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer