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Srinagar, September 16: Deputy Commissioner, Shopian has notified for the information of candidates appearing for written test being conducted

by Service Selection Board in District Shopian on 17.09.2013 that such of the candidates who were to appear in the written test at Government Degree College, Shopian centre shall now appear in the said examination at Rainbow International School Batapora as the Examination centre at Government Degree College, Shopian has been shifted to Rainbow International School Batapora, Shopian.

It is further notified for the information of examination staff and the candidates that the police and security personnel have been instructed to treat the Identity Cards of the examination staff and the Admit cards of the candidates as Curfew passes for conduct of examination / appearing in the examination in case the curfew continues to be in operation tomorrow on (Tuesday), 17.09.2013 in Shopian Town.

In Shopian district as many as 4483 candidates are to appear at 12 examination centres.

Committees have already been constituted to conduct surprise checks of the examination centres.

26 injured in road mishaps Srinagar, September 16: Twenty six persons were injured in different road accidents across the Kashmir Valley.

A 407 passenger vehicle bearing registration number JK03/ 4181 rammed in to a tree at Ashmuqam, Anantnag, resulting in injuries to twenty-two passengers including the See Injured on Pg. 11

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Life returns to Normal in most of the South Kashmir Curfew remains imposed in Shopian on 10th day

Srinagar, September 16: Life returned to normal in south Kashmir after several days of shut down and curfew barring Shopian where curfew remained imposed for the 10th consecutive day during which situation is stated to have remained peaceful. The local people however as per reports gathered near Gagran camp in the morning and raised pro-freedom slogans demanding immediate removal of the CRPF personnel from the camp.

The protestors also appealed the College authorities not to open college till the relocation of the camp were complete.

According to KNS, authorities had sealed all the entry points in the township which prevented the people from other areas to reach the curfew bound town, however few persons

managed to reach the periphery of the town where they distributed fresh vegetables and milk among the inhabitants. People have been complaining of shortage of essential commodities particularly baby milk.

Meanwhile Director General of CRPF for North India arrived in Shopian on Monday morning along with IGP CRPF and held round of meetings with the personnel of the Gagran camp. The DG is understood to have also recorded the statements of the personnel who were deployed at various points on September 7 and 11 when the firing incidents took place. According to sources SSP Shopian was also invited in the meeting that lasted for several hours.

DG CRPF’s visit has come a day after Director General Police Ashok Prasad visited the area

and took stock of the situation. Prasad also held rounds of meetings with CRPF personnel and district civil and police administration to ascertain the facts pertaining to the firing incidents that led five people dead, one among whom is being suspected as being a

No one turns up for deposition Srinagar, September 16: With separatist already having rejected the enquiry orders in Shopian firing incidents, locals too don’t seem to be much enthusiastic about it as no one turned out for the deposition on Monday for recording the statement with the Deputy Commissioner Shopian who has been appointed as the enquiry officer to find out the facts pertaining to the two separate firing incidents that led five people dead.

The Deputy Commissioner had issued a public notice asking eyewitnesses to depose before the commission from 16th to 21st September for the recording of the statements however sources told KNS that no one turned up for the same till late afternoon.

When contacted Deputy Commissioner Shopian Bashir Ahmad Bhat confirmed to KNS that his office did not receive any eyewitness till afternoon.

Inaugurates New Buildings of NIR and DH Leh, September 16: Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad threw open the three day 2nd International Festival of Buddhist Heritage of Ladakh at Sindhu Sanskriti Auditorium Leh. The festival is being attended by delegates not only from within the country, but also from Japan, Australia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Germany, Sri Lanka, Singapore Thailand, etc.

A huge delegation of 36 members from Malaysia, led by Datuk Dr. Victor Wee also participated.

Besides, many eminent and renowned religious leaders from other faiths also participated.

Speaking on the occasion, Azad said that Buddhism, a religion

indigenous to Indian subcontinent, is admired world over for the universal values of peace, compassion and understanding.

Highlighting the message of Lord Buddha

Azad said, “The timeless and fundamental wisdom has transcended boundaries, nations, cultures and oceans, and has united diverse people as one throughout the world.

Azad also congratulated

militant probably from the foreign origin.

Meanwhile District Magistrate Shopian Bashir Ahmad Bhat told KNS that the situation would be reviewed in the evening in which a decision on lifting or continuation of the curfew would be taken.

Firing enquiry

Azad launches 3 day Buddhist Festival

Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh for organising this International festival and making it a regular feature of the cultural activities of Ladakh.

Acknowledging the magnificent contributions of Nawang Rigzin Jora, Urban Development Minister and CEC LAHDC Rigzin Spalbar, in the overall development of Leh as well as such cultural activities, Azad hoped that they will continue to work with same commitment and enthusiasm for the progress of Ladakh.

Praising the selflessness, warmth and rectitude of people of “moonland”, Azad said that humanity and humility come together in perfect balance See Azad on Pg. 11

Grievance Redressal Cell On the directions of Hon’ble Minister Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Jenab Ali Mohammad Sagar, A Grievance Redressal Cell is established in Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj for receiving the complaints regarding implementation of different schemes of Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj .In case of any complaints against any officials/officers of the Department in implementing the schemes of Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, please call during Office hours on all working days on Department’s Toll Free Helpline No. 18001807021/ grievance.cellrdd@gmail.com for immediate redressal measures.

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Public Service my only political agenda: Omar

Describes youth future of country Srinagar, September 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that his political agenda is not focused on obtaining the chair but to serve people and steer the State towards peace, prosperity and development. He said some politicians may have the political aim of obtaining power but his politics revolves round the public service.

The Chief Minister said that all the politicians are

not with motivated interests but they are with aim to serve their people. “Like in other fields of life there

NC Councilors stay away from voting in KAHDC

Asgar Karbalai elected as Chairman Srinagar, September 16: Day after they were administered oath, National conference councilors in Kargil Hill Development Council Monday stayed away in the crucial voting process, allowing the election of Congress leader Asgar Karbalai as the chairman unopposed.

“We had the majority but following the directions of the party high command we stayed away from the voting process.” Senior leader and political advisor Qamar Ali Akhoon told KNS, adding that there was no agreement between the two coalition partners of the regarding See KAHDC on Pg. 11

may be some bad politicians in political field but the majority of them are See Omar on Pg. 11

Govt adds to Shopian grief by severe curfew: Mehbboba Srinagar, September 16: Terming the medical education minister’s statement about Shopian killings as part of the standard response of the state government to every atrocity committed by it, See Mehbooba on Pg. 11

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good people committed to the service to the people and the Nation”, he said and asked the students not to shun the desire of entering politics after completing their studies by getting disappointed with the performance and actions of some politicians.

Describing youth future of the country, the Chief Minister told them to nurture themselves into best possible human resource to lead the State and the country as capable, qualified and astute leaders. “All of us have to leave the field for younger generation. Politics is no different game.

Politicians have also to make way for young people to come in and hold the stage”, he said and expressed the hope that younger generation would be better managers of the affairs in future.

Replying the questions of the students after addressing them at the ‘Pratiba Samman Samaroh 2013’ at Gandhi Nagar here organized by Amar Ujala newspapers group, the Chief Minister said that respecting each other, spreading love and affection and making public service benchmark in all sphere of life makes a person an ideal citizen.

“We may not resemble each other in colour, creed and caste. Our religion, ideology, region, language, culture may be different. But we can live together in an atmosphere of amity and brotherhood and prosper jointly”, he said and added that India is abode of different cultures, religions, languages, regions and an ideal citizen would respect his fellow citizens and extend help without having consideration.

The Chief Minister said that the society and democracy stand on four important pillars of legislature, judiciary, executive and media. He said all are equally responsible to build principle based society where justice, rule of law and inclusive development will be the guiding principle for all.

In reply to another question, Omar Abdullah said that his government has created so many opportunities for youth to take up self employment ventures and be members of the MSME sector. “Investors from outside have not shown encouraging trend to venture in the State. However, we have created good opportunities for our educated, skilled and trained youth to generate employment and economic activities not only for themselves but others”, he said and mentioned the unique employment generation and skill up gradation programmes of Himayat and Udaan launched in the State to expand job market for J&K youth. He said many States are craving for such initiatives implemented by the Union Government in Jammu and Kashmir. He asked the youth to take best advantage of such initiatives and come forward to prove their mettle.

In reply to another question, Omar Abdullah said that consolidation in education and health departments have already begun in the State and higher educational institutions have been asked to offer subjects of high market orientation and modern requirement to the students. He said with the passage of time the newly opened colleges would provide almost all modern subjects to the students.

In reply to another question, the Chief Minister extended gratitude to the people of Jammu for exhibiting maturity and responsibility in denying the anti-peace elements to spread the hatred after the unfortunate Kishtwar incident.

He said when any tension of such a nature emerges and people of different sections are emotionally at peak, the only priority before the government is to maintain the calm and cool the emotions. “Allowing any political leader to visit the disturbed area or not is not of prime concern or importance of the administration at that point in time but safeguarding the people and bring normalcy is of highest priority”, he said. The function was attended by the Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, Minister for Planning Ajay Sadhotra, Minister for Horticulture Raman Bhalla, Minister of State for Cooperatives Dr. Manohar Lal, legislator and provincial president National Conference, Jammu and management of Amar Ujala newspaper.

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the voting rights of the four nominated members of the council. He said the voters of the party and the National Conference itself has offered a huge sacrifice for the sake of coalition government in the state but added that all eyed would be on the congress how it delivers. “We accepted the party high command decision and allowed congress to form the council despite of having an absolute majority. We would now hope Congress to deliver according to the aspirations of the people of Kargil.” Akhoon added. He further said that even the people of the kargil area would be keeping a close eye on the performance of the council. He however evaded a direct answer whether National conference would withdraw its support incase council did not perform as per the expectations of NC and its voters.

“Definitely people would keep a close eye on the performance of the council. Let’s wait and see how it performs.” said Akhoon.

Pertinently the relations between the two allies were affected after National conference staked the claim to the council despite congress having already done the same.

The things had gone bad to worse when the NC councilors defied the party high command directives of allowing congress to form the council forcing Chief Minster omar Abdullah to end his close aids rural Development Minister Ali Mohamamd Sagar and NC Provincial president Nasir Aslam Wani to Kargil for the damage control. However it was only in the coordination committee that the leaders of both the parties were able to break the deadlock which paved way for the Congress to head the council.

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the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Monday said the government has not been able to take even the initial mandatory steps for investigating the matter.

In a statement, the party president, Mehbooba Mufti said while the government is doing everything to hush up the killing of five innocents in Shopian by imposing curfew and restriction, the police has not even entertained the FIR lodged by the father of Tawseef Ahmad, on e of the victims of the CRPF carnage.

Mehbooba said life has become impossible in Shopian, Kulgam and Pulwama areas, especially in Shopian, where people are raising their voice for justice. And, the government, instead of taking any action on it, is punishing the entire people by uninterrupted curfew and restrictions. She

said the essential commodities are running out in those areas and access to medical facilities is impossible. She said the fruit trade has taken a sever hit because of curfew and restrictions imposed by the government.

Mehbooba said the government is using curfew to facilitate photo ops and controversial statements by its ministers and govt politicians, but is preventing the opposition to reach out to people. She said, she was detained while on her way to Shopian which is represented by her and her party in the assembly. "And, now her movement to other places too, has been restricted as her vehicles are not allowed to report for fear of her going to Shopian, even though she had intended to go somewhere else."

Mehbooba said the ruling coalition, having foreseen a rout in the coming elections, is trying to ensure minimum participation of people in them, so that they could benefit in the rural areas also, as they are doing in Srinagar and other urban centres.

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in this distant land.

Azad also acknowledged the outstanding contributions of legendary figure of Ladakh, namely Kushak Bakola Rimpochee and described him as an emissary of Buddhism, statesman and international diplomat of high stature.

He also expressed the hope that this festival will be able to showcase the rich traditions and precious heritage of Ladakh, both nationally and internationally.

Later in the afternoon Azad also inaugurated the new complex of National Institute of Research in Sowa Rigpa. After the upgradation of the Centre as National Institute in 2009, infrastructure upgradation was taken up and today’s inauguration was part of the same process. He also informed that this will be followed by augmentation of scientific and technical manpower.

Responding to the demands of Nawang Rigzin Jora to formalise the educational system of Sowa Rigpa on modern lines, Azad informed that Sowa Rigpa committee in Central Council of Indian Medicine is being constituted that will look into the issues of curriculum and education of Amchi System. Azad also appreciated the need to have a separate college for imparting training on scientific lines.

Later Azad inaugurated projects and equipment worth 17.00 crores rupees in District Hospital, Leh.

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driver. All the injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

A Motorcycle driven by Zahid Ahmad Mir son of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat resident of Kralhar, skidded of the road near Khanpora Bridge, Baramulla resulting in injuries to motorcyclist. The injured has been shifted to the hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

A Santro bearing registration number JK04B/8501 and a Van bearing registration number JK01C/8710 collided at Ichgam, Budgam, in the jurisdiction of police station Budgam, resulting minor injuries to the Van driver Ghulam Hyder Bhat son of Ghulam Mohiudin resident of Ichgam. The injured was shifted to District Hospital, Budgam for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard. Two persons were injured when an Alto car bearing registration number JK05D/766 and an Army vehicle collided with each other at Palhallan on the National Highway, this afternoon. Both the injured Mohammad Altaf Lone and Riyaz Ahmad Sheikh residents of Uri have been shifted to SKIMS, Soura for treatment. Their condition is reported to be stable.

Baramulla police has registered a case in this regard and have seized the Army vehicle.

13000 hectares of land brought under Maize cultivation in Bandipora Bandipora, September 16: As many as 7800 hectares of land is being brought under cultivation of high yielding varieties of oil seeds, oats and wheat in Bandipora district during ensuing Rabi season. The department of Agriculture is going to provide a subsidy component of Rs. 40 lakh to the farmers on various agriculture programmes in the district.

This was informed by the Chief Agriculture Officer Bandipora during an awareness camp organised at Gund Dachina Nadihal

under ÍSOPOM’. He said that the department shall organise 12 such awareness camps under the scheme this year in the district. As many as 85 irrigation pump sets, 7 power tillers besides 40 vermicompost, 7 apiculture and 3 mushroom units would be provided to the farmers, he added.

During the camp, latest technology for cultivation of different crops was imparted to the farmers by the experts of agriculture department and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bandipora.

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Replacement of Gagran CRPF personnel to take place soon: Taj Srinagar, September 16: Senior Congress leader and Minster for Medical Education Taj Mohi ud din said that all the arrangements regarding the replacement of CRPF personnel from the camp were finalized and the process was likely to take place in a couple of days. The Minster who visited Shopian on Sunday said that the place has already been identified where the CRPF personnel could be shifted.

“Government had sought a report from DGP on the relocation of the personnel of the camp and we are sure the process would be completed very soon.” Taj told KNS Meanwhile Director General police Ashok Prasad told KNS that a team of CRPF and Police officers would visit shopian on Tuesday to see the condition of the buildings where CRPF personnel could be shifted. He

said the replacement would take place very soon.

Pertinently DGP had on Sunday personally visited the Shopian Town along with IGP Kashmir Ab. Gani Mir where he took stock of the situation and also visited various locations to find out the suitable place for the CRPF personnel.

Sources also added that Police line is being considered as one of the option.

Meanwhile, Minister for Medical Education and Youth Service and Sports, Taj Mohi-u-Din Monday appealed the government to come up with an official statement over Shopian killings. “Now everything has appeared in the media so I request Chief Minister to come up with an official statement and make the facts public,” Taj told reporters on the side lines of a function organized by BSF at Humhama, Budgam.

“Whatever information I had gathered about the Shopian incident, I forwarded that, now I want that Chief Minister and Home Department should an official statement in this regard so that people would come to know about the reality,” he said. He said whatever he had said about the Shopian incident was off the record. “Now it has appeared in the media so I want an official statement to be issued in this regard,” Taj said.

While replying to a question, Taj Mohi-u-Din said that National Conference and Congress party are dependent on each other and both can’t survive without helping each other. “It’s not me or Mustafa Kamal who has to decided about the future course of action. It is High Command, which would discus and decide about the pre-poll alliance,” Taj said.

More trouble for Gulzar Bhat Court frames rape charges

Budgam, September 16: After framing charges against the fake faith healer Gulzar Bhat, accused of raping minor girls on the pretext of “purifying their soul”, a local court here Monday decided to try the case on fast track basis.

Principal Sessions Judge Budgam, Syed Tauqeer Ahmed after perusing the prosecution records and hearing the arguments of the parties, prima facie found that the charges are made out against the selfstyled Godman Gulzar Bhat. The court charged the accused under sections 376/109 of RPC. The Counsel for the accused, Advocate Mushtaq Ahmed pleaded not guilty before the court, however, the arguments put forth by Chief Prosecuting Officer

Sakina tours hailstorm affected areas of Kulgam Kulgam, September 16: To assess and take stock of the crop damages caused due to high intensity winds and hailstorm in Kulgam District, Minister for S o c i a l We l f a r e M s Sakina Itoo today conducted extensive tour of various affected villages including Nandimarg, Cheknagam, Yarikha, Dobdaban, D a n i k h u r, M a rg b a l , Sangankanan, Gujarpora and adjoining areas.

The Minister on the occasion was informed that many villages of the district were affected due to the strong winds and hailstorm causing damage to the standing crops of paddy and maize besides vegetables and fruits.

and the counsel for the affected girls, Advocate Noor Mohammad persuaded the Judge to frame charges against the accused fake faith healer.

Self-styled ‘faith healer’ Gulzar Bhat was arrested in central Kashmir ’s Budgam district in May this year after police received a complaint from at least four minor girls alleging that they have been repeatedly sexuallyexploited during their stay at an institute run by a faith healer Gulzar Ahmed Bhat son Ghulam Qadir Bhat of Latter Chadur (Shamasabad) Khan Sahib.

The girls, according to police, had said that the fake ‘faith healer’ would quote sayings in Arabic to justify his sexual activity with them. He would tell them that “having sex

with him was necessary to purify them of all evils.”

Advocate Noor Mohammad told CNS that Court was convinced about the guilt committed

by Gulzar Bhat. “Sessions Judge Budgam framed rape charges against the accused and said that case would be taken up on fast track basis,” he said adding that the case was listed for the next hearing on October 1.

An FIR No: 40/2013 under section 376 RPC already stands registered against the accused in police station Khansahab.

Pertinently, Jammu and Kashmir State Women’s Commission had already taken a note of the issue of exploitation of girls by this self-styled ‘faith healer’ and had asked the police to thoroughly probe the matter.

Abdul Haq Khan presents demands to Governor Srinagar, September 16: Mr. Abdul Haq Khan, Member of the State Legislative Assembly, called on Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here today and presented to him certain problems and development needs of his area.

The issues raised by Mr. Khan included, interalia, construction of Lolab-Bandipore Tunnel, speedy completion of Lolab Bye-Pass Road at Kupwara, expeditious construction of Kanthpora, Shimrayal, Thayan Mohri, Lashtiyal and Batnar bridges and electrifying all the uncovered villages in Lolab area. Other demands included launching of a special drive for recruitment of youth of the area in Police and taking all required measures for protection of forests and providing timber and firewood to the people in the required quantities.

Sagar inaugurates 12 Day 8th Regional SARAS mela Srinagar, September 16: Highlighting the need of organizing different melas at local and national level, the Minister for Rural Dev. and Panchayati Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that these prove pivotal in providing the much needed markets for the local artisans to showcase their goods besides interacting with their counterparts from different states of the country. The Minister was addressing artisans and people from different walks of life after inaugurating 12 day 8th Regional SARAS mela being organized by the Department of Rural Development at Kashmir HAAT here today. Director Rural Development, Kashmir, Mir Altaf Ahmad and other senior officers of the department were present on the occasion. Mr. Sagar

said that these types of melas s h o u l d b e o rg a n i z e d regularly in different areas of the state also so that local artisans get the required exposure which is very important for them to sell their goods and create markets for themselves. He said that these would go a long way in boosting the local economy and creating the much needed job opportunities for the different Self-Help-Groups participanting in these types of events. It is pertinent to

mention that about 500 artisans, 263 Self-HelpGroups from 16 states including J&K are participating in the 12 day 8th Regional SARAS mela.

They would be showcasing their different products to the prospective buyers besides it would also go a long way in helping them to interact with each other. These types of melas are being held to make available the marketing facilities to the products manufactured / brought by the artisans.

Efforts afoot to connect unconnected habitations: Wani

Mahindar Singh Sethi Passes Away

Udhampur, September 16: Minister for Roads & Building and Mechanical Engineering, Abdul Majid Wani today reiterated government’s commitment to expand a better road network in unconnected habitations of the state which is pre-requisite for progress and prosperity.

This was stated by the Minister while chairing a joint meeting of officers of R&B, JKPCC, PMGSY and district administration convened to review the financial and physical achievements under R&B and allied sectors.

The Minister directed the concerned to take-up the left out road projects under RIDF-19 and PMGSY in the district and ensure their speedy completion. He asked

We the inhabitants of village Saimoh Tral in general and Sikh community in particular share the grief of family of Late Mahindar Singh Sethi who passed away on 14th of September because of a severe heart attack. Mahindar Singh was known for his social activities and humanity, a meeting of Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee was held in this regard to show solidarity with the family of late Mahindar Singh and share their grief.

The community also prayed for the peace of his soul.

the Deputy Commissioner to personally monitor the pace of work on school buildings being constructed under RMSA for ensuring their quality and timely completion.

He also asked for identifying land and submission of proposal for rehabilitation of affected families of Dalaha village whose dwelling units damaged due to land sliding.

Directing for taking strict action against the default contractors, the Minister asked to black list these contractors so that the projects of vital importance do not suffer in future.

Wani reviewed the pace of progress of various works being executed under R&B sector, PMGSY and JKPCC and got first hand appraisal of the status of the same. He said

that the government is paying focused attention for providing better road connectivity to the people living in far-off and remote areas He said that it would promote trade and commerce activities in these areas and help in ameliorating their socio-economic condition.

Referring to sanction of Rs.710 crore by Union Government for land compensation under PMGSY, the Minister said that this would help in completion of roads projects which were pending for want of compensation.

Meanwhile, the Minister also got first hand appraisal of damages caused to property and crops due to recent incessant rains and the steps taken for temporary and permanent rehabilitation of affected people.

GPC expresses solidarity with bereaved family

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Reviews progress on ERA works

Omar asks for time line completion of projects Srinagar, September 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah while reviewing the progress on various projects being implemented under Asian Development Bank (ADB) funding by J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) directed for speeding up the pace on works so that these are completed within the stipulated timeframe. He said rehabilitation of affected people due to various projects earmarked for launching under loan-2 of the ADB should receive priority attention. “The loan-1 of ADB to various projects is shortly the end of this year. He said 94 percent of day, Principal Secretary Planning B.R. Sharclosing as such ERA should concentrate physical targets and 92 percent of financial on ensuring completion of these projects ma, Principal Secretary to the Chief Mintargets have been achieved by the middle ister B.B. Vyas, Commissioner Secretary within the targeted timeframe”, he said diof August 2013.

R&B, Tanveer Jahan, various administrative recting for making comprehensive proposThe meeting discussed the action taken als for launch of big ticket projects under Secretaries, Chief Executive Officer ERA report of the ERA on the decisions taken Tahseen Mustafa and other officers were loan-2 of the ADB. in previous meetings. It also took appresent in the meeting.

The Chief Minister was chairing the Governing Body meeting of ERA here on In his PowerPoint presentation, Tahseen praisal of various mega projects under Monday. The Minister for Planning and Mustafa said that out of 117 projects taken implementation in the State under ADB funding. The meeting reviewed the staup for execution under loan-1, as many Development Ajay Sadhotra, legislators Devendra Singh Rana, Ashwani Kumar, as 101 projects have been completed so tus of sub-projects and the scope of loanLone News Agencyfar Kangan Khan News Ganderbal 2 of the ADB. while the rest are being completed

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Vikar inaugurates Solar Power Plant at Govt Polytechnic Bikram Chowk

fare, Information and Power, Vikar Rasool, inaugurated the plant.

The SPP has been installed with an expenditure of Rs. 2.68 crore by Ministry of New & Renewable Energy under Jawahar Lal Nehru National Solar Mission which will augment the power requirement of the institution round the clock.

Rasool said that the government is keen to harness new and renewable energy potential in the state and use

it as an instrument to improve socio-economic condition of the people. He said that the government has decided to install solar plants at all important government institutions to make available round the clock source of energy to these institutions. He said that with the installation of Solar Power Plant, the institutions will get uninterrupted power supply round the clock.

He appreciated the functioning of the polytechnic saying that both the institutions in Jammu and Srinagar are running well and providing quality education to the students. He expressed hope that the college will continue its efforts of shaping the future of students in a right direction.

Mementoes were also present to the Minister and Director School Education on the occasion.

tehsil Billawar of Kathua district.

The two Panchayat Ghar Buildings will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 40 lacs by the Rural Development Department.

District Panchyat Officer Kathua, BDO Billawar, Tehsildar Billawar, DFO Billawar, BMO Billawar, Dy CEO Billawar, other District and Tehsil Level Officers were present on the occasion.

Dr Sharma exhorted upon

Sumbal, September 16:

various inputs so that sericulture production increases and more and more farmers and unemployed youth are associated with this growing and viable

business.

On the occasion, officers of Sericulture, Revenue, Rural Development and other officers were present.

Canadian High Commissioner calls on Chief Minister

Srinagar, September 16: Canadian High Commissioner in India Stewart Beck Monday morning called on Chief Min-

ister Omar Abdullah here and discussed various matters of mutual interest with him.

The High Commissioner was accompanied by Head of the Political and Economic Programme, Johanne, Senior Analyst in the Privy Council Office at Ottawa, Jawad Qureshi and Senior Analyst in the Political and Economic

Programme of the High Commission of Canada, Madhsri Dass.

Matters pertaining to revival of tourism, peace and economic development besides initiatives taken by the State and the Central Governments for inclusive development in Jammu and Kashmir also came up in the meeting.

Srinagar, September 16: The Privilege Committee of J&K Legislative Council met here under the Chairmanship of Revinder Kumar Sharma and discussed the privilege motion moved against Anti Hijack Squad Airport Srinagar by the members. Legislators Showkat Ahmad Ganaie, Ali Mohammad Dar and Ghulam Nabi Monga, ADG, Security, V.K. Singh, SSP Security, Rafiq-ul-Hassan, SP Anti hijack, Abdul Rashid Bhat were present on the occasion. On assurance of ADG for streamlining and improving the system and taking full responsibility of the incident, the Committee decided to withdraw the motion moved against the officer. The Committee asked concerned authority to bring more efficiency in the team work besides taking corrective measures for maintaining inter departmental coordination to en-

sure that such incidents do not recur in future.

The Chairman asked the security wing of J&K Police to be extra cautious in their duties. In another meeting, the Committee discussed the privilege motion against the employees of JAKFED. The Committee discussed in detail the privilege motion moved by Naresh Kumar Gupta against the employees of JAKFED for calling press conference in March 2013 and threatening the Member for raising the issue in the House.

Expressing its dismay over the negligence exhibited by the management of JAKFED in handling the case, the Committee asked the MD to furnish all documents of the case to the Committee so that further action in the matter is taken accordingly.

The Committee also heard the 12 employees responsible for this misconduct.

the Sarpanchs and field functionaries of Rural Development Department to work with zeal and coordination to achieve desired development. He appreciated BDO Billawar for his efforts to apace the development in the panchayats.

He also impressed upon them to ensure the quality of construction work and time bound completion of the Panchayat Ghars. The minster also gave a patient hearing to the problems and demands of the people in public meetings convened at Kishanpur and Kandharno panchayats.

At Kishanpur, the representatives of Lodnu, Kishanpur, Katli, Koti, Baggan, Madara, Maduen demanded better provision for drinking water, dispensary, street lights, bridge for Marhoon, up-gradation of middle school Kishanpur, funds for the sub centre for Maduein and Katli and early completion of Dugwell. Dr Sharma

while responding to the demands of the people assured redressal in time frame manner. He passed on the spot directions to the XEN PWD to complete the road repair work within 3 days. He directed XEN, PHE to complete the water supply scheme at the earliest. Dr Sharma also directed E.O of Billawar municipality to complete the culvert work at Thagru and lay crates in Maduein road, to complete the cross draining work on Kishanpur- Bantarda road and arrange 10 poles for the area. Dr Sharma directed the BMO Billawar to furnish status report of Sub Centre Kishanpur so that necessary funds can be allocated to make it functional. The minister announced Rs 3 Lakh for development works in Kishanpur panchayat. Similar meeting was held at Kandharnoo where Dr Manohar Lal Sharma interacted with people and listened to their grievances.

WDC conducts awarenesscum-loan Mela for women at Sheynam, Leh Leh, September 16: J&K State Women’s Development Corporation (JKWDC) today conducted a mega day long Awareness Campcum-Loan Mela at Sheynam Community Hall here. Women in large number attended the programme sponsored by National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC).

The camp was inaugurated by Union Joint Secretary, Ministry of Minorities Affairs and Managing Director, NMDFC, Mr.Y.P.Singh, by lighting the traditional lamp.

Mr Singh, while addressing the gathering, spoke at length about the schemes of NMDFC and expressed his appreciation for the work being done by the management of WDC in the State towards women’s empowerment. Appreciating the interest shown by the women of Leh, Mr Singh impressed upon them to avail benefits of the Schemes of NMDFC to become economically selfreliant.

Managing Director State Women’s Development Corporation, Dr Naheed Soz highlighted various schemes of NMDFC and appealed the women of District Leh to come forward and take benefit out of these schemes. She said JKWDC had sanctioned loan worth a crore of rupees to the women of Leh and Kargil for establishment of their own income generating units.

District Manager JKWDC Mr.Tahir Parvez, Sr.System Analyst, NMDFC, Delhi, Mr.V. Bhaskar, also addressed the gathering and discussed the schemes of NMDFC in detail for the benefit of the women participants.

During the Awareness Camp registration forms were distributed amongst potential beneficiaries and on spot registrations were also done.

G.A.Mir conducts extensive tour of Dooru, takes stock of problems of people Srinagar, September 16:

Matters of mutual interest discussed

Ravinder chairs Privilege Committee meet

Govt keen to establish vibrant Panchayat Raj system in state: Manohar

Lone asks people to avail benefits of Sericulture schemes Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone today asked people to avail maximum benefits from government schemes launched for their welfare and development including various schemes in the Sericulture sector.

The Minister was addressing the awareness camp cum cheque distribution function organised by the Sericulture Department at Sumbal here today.

Mr. Lone distributed cheques worth Rs 2.5 lacs among 23 beneficiaries for setting up their own silk worm rearing sheds.

The Minister said that department is providing financial assistance to the people through different schemes including plantation scheme in which plants are provided to the weavers free of cost besides assistance of Rs 12 per plant is also extended to them. In addition rearing kit worth Rs 25000 is also provided to the weavers under the scheme.

Mr. Lone asked the department to organise more such awareness camps across the state besides providing

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Minister for Tourism Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir today concluded the 3 day extensive tour of Dooru Constituency.

During the tour, the Minister who is also the local representative of the area took stock of people’s day to day problems and developmental needs and directed the concerned officers to mitigate the genuine developmental needs of the people, besides ensuring benefits of welfare schemes reach the needy. The Minister during the tour visited hilly and remote villages of Kapran, Hillar, Heeward, Dalwatch, Nowgam, Manzmoh, Chakiwahgund and omoh Gujar Basti and interacted with the people assuring early redressal of their problems.

The Minister also addressed a series of public

meetings in the area during the tour. He said that allround development of rural and hilly areas was priority of the government adding that implementation of flagship programmes have yielded good developmental results across the State.

Saying that the present coalition Government has set into motion a golden era of development, the Minister said that coming years will be a turnaround in socioeconomic transformation of the State. He said an unprecedented era of development and peace has dawned during the current dispensation. He said every possible resource is being mobilized and pooled to provide basic facilities to the people with focus on equitable development and uniform justice to the poor and backward areas. He said Government is

abreast with the problems of the people and no stone will be left unturned to redress their grievances. Tourism Minister said tourism is the backbone of States’ economy and its expansion was the priority of the government.

He said tourism elevation means the prosperity for the whole State. “Tourism is not an enemy of anybody but a friend to all of us. We should cash on it for our prosperity”, he asserted and appealed one and all to contribute positively and not link tourism with politics and conflicts for the larger interests of the State. He said Government would encourage private stakeholders for investment under tourism sector for creation of varied infrastructure and facilities for the purpose besides ensuring lucrative advances and incentives up to Rs one crore.

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HOROSCOPE Aries

March 21-April 19

Try not to take things too seriously today, Aries. Realize that the best plans are sometimes the ones that were never made in the first place. Keep the lines of communication open and don’t discount things that sound off the wall at first. Dream big and don’t restrict yourself by thinking that your radical ideas have no basis in reality. Don’t be intimidated by fast talkers.

Taurus April 20-May 20

This is a tremendous day for you, Taurus. You may find that dreams really can come true. Make sure you stay abreast of communication and periodicals. Let your fingers dip into many different pies and keep a notepad handy. Your brilliant strokes of inspiration may come on a whim, so be ready to receive them. The genius within you yearns to spring forth.

Gemini May 21-June 21

Don’t get discouraged if it seems like everyone but you is getting a piece of the pie, Gemini. Your time will come, but it probably won’t be today. While you may want to sink into tender feelings and sensitivity, others may want to float on the surface and dabble in fantasy worlds. Feel free to escape in your own world for a while, but don’t be surprised if others don’t follow.

Cancer June 22-July 22

Make some room for long communications with good friends, Cancer. This is an important day to get the word out to people you love. Keep things light and energetic, which you do well anyway. Express your showmanship and make sure your bright presence lights up every room you enter.

The world is your stage, so act the role you enjoy the most - your true self.

Leo

July 23-August 22 You may be the party-pooper today unless you do something to remedy your serious tone, Leo. This is a day for light, social activities and fun-loving times with friends.

Don’t worry if things don’t seem rational. Sometimes it’s the unlikeliest route that ends up being the best. Don’t discount the fanciful and bizarre. Take a walk on the wild side.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

You’re the missing piece of the puzzle today, Virgo. As a result, people will look to you for answers. The good news is that you’ll have them at the ready. Trust yourself. Information and new ideas may be flying around, and you may be called upon to make sense of it all. Don’t be afraid to err on the side of the fanciful. This may be exactly the answer needed.

Libra

September 23-October 23 You may run into trouble if you penetrate too deeply today, Libra. Keep things light and energetic if you can.

Ironically, the harder you push to get something done, the more roadblocks you’re apt to encounter. Things will flow easily if you’re willing to let them. Give up some control and let a more whimsical energy lead the way.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 Give your adventuresome, world-traveling spirit room to soar, Scorpio. This is a good time to embrace and express your dreams. Write them down, talk to others, and say them out load. Communication and information are key elements today. Things may move quickly, so stay alert and tuned into the energy that’s buzzing all around you. The best things in life may come on a whim.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Stop planning and start doing. There may be pressure to leave your normal routine and do something on a whim, Sagittarius. Although this may not be your usual way to do things, it certainly isn’t a reason not to. Let your mind explore new realms. Feel free to pick up loose pieces of an old dream that you left hanging in midair. Rekindle your passion for life.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

The answer for you today is “yes.” Explore, reach out, and expand your mind to the far corners of your world and beyond, Capricorn. There’s no need to be tied down to reality. Don’t restrict yourself to linear thinking. Take time out and enjoy the clouds. Information you receive should be extremely helpful in the pursuit of your wildest dreams.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

Today you should take action in areas where you usually keep quiet, Aquarius. The more you explore your mind, the safer you’ll feel in your external reality. Be confident of your dreams. This is a day to connect with others about the things that feel most pleasurable. Indulge and enjoy. Take action.

You have everything you need to make it all start working for you.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 There’s a light, uplifting flavor to the day, Pisces, which you should latch onto and take charge of. You’ll find that there’s a rather dreamy yet expansive quality to this energy that encourages you to soar higher and achieve more.

Jump on opportunities, but be careful that you don’t act based on misguided information. Pipedreams will get you nowhere.

Editorial/Opinion The Daily

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Communal violencedestroying secular character of the country

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he communal riots in Muzaffarnagar have once again exposed the weak law and order machinery and the approach of certain officers to handle the situation effectively and in an unbiased manner. The situation in Muzaffarnagar could have been tackled in a better way and the high death toll could have been avoided if the district administration would have acted promptly and effectively in an unbiased manner. The minority community in the country has to be taken on board and the confidence which they lack after such incidents has to be restored so that the secular character of the country provided by the constitution is protected. The visit of the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi to Muzaffarnagar is a strong attempt in restoring confidence of the minority community. The minority community must have felt some relief after the arrival of VVIPs who announced that severe action will be taken against the perpetrators of communal violence and those who murdered the innocent people in Muzaffarnagar.

The secular character of our constitution demands that every citizen, politician, persons of influence, intellectuals and media should rise to the occasion and join hands to fight the communal forces who are bent upon to destroy the very foundation of our secular country. Gone are the days when political parties used to raise communal passions for winning the elections. Now the people of this country realize these political gimmicks and also the game plans of communal forces who are in search of opportunities to cash the communal frenzies for their vested interested. The media of this country is also very sensitive and it also plays sincere role to diffuse the situations created by communal forces in different parts of the country. No doubt some incidents do happen and there are some blacksheeps in media too which flare up the situations, but most of the media is always against the communal forces and without any delay they oppose them tooth and nail. It is our duty to discourage communal forces and defeat their designs. But the people alone cannot do whatever is needed. It needs a strong govt. at the centre and also in the states to come with a heavy hand on the communal forces and save the nation from humiliations which it has to face on international level after these ugly and gory incidents. On international level the nations look down upon those countries were communal tendencies are active and communal riots break out oftenly. The Prime Minister and Congress President have sent positive signals by visiting Muzaffarnagar and now other politicians should follow the suit so that Muzaffarnagar is not repeated anywhere in the country and innocent people do not loose their precious lives.

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Tuesday, 17 September 2013

GUJJARS & BAKERWALS K.D Maini

In Rajouri District about 12% population is comprised of Bakerwals while 23% population belongs to Gujjars. Both the communities are having their common cultural and linguistic heritage. Gujjars mostly rear cattle and they are herdsmen of buffaloes and possess small pieces of lands, kacha houses on the slopes and foothills of mountains in Rajouri District.

Number of them are having their Dhokes and Dharas (Huts) on the upper reaches of Rajouri district mostly in Darhal, Budhal, Kalakote and Manjakote area. On the other hand, bakerwals are the off-shoots of Gujjars and they are nomadic tribes. Most of them are landless and houseless. Their livelihood is mostly dependent upon rearing of sheep and goat. In search of green pastures for their herds and flocks, they travel from one place to another with their baggage and luggage, flock of sheep and goats, fleet of horses and dogs, initially, they were rearing goats, therefore they are known as Bakerwals (who rear goats).

They are living nomadic life and remain wondering in jungle in their traditional dresses with their own cultural heritage which is a distinct and unique culture. Once Pt. Jawahar Lai Nehru when he was at Pehalgam and saw a group of Bakerwals along with their luggage and baggages, he atonce named them as the king of jungles.

When the old-age bakerwals having white long beards in traditional dresses with old style lungi (turban) on their head, travel on a horse in the forest area along with their relative supports, horses, cattle and other goods, they really looked like the kings of ancient times.

The past history of bakerwals is the same as that of gujjars. Some historians believe that they are the original habitants of India, while the other school of thought says that they originally belong to Central Asia and are the part of Sathian (Uchi) tribes. Due to the disturbance in Central Asia, they migrated to India in between 3rd to 6th Century AD through Bolan Pass and Ko-Suleman Range. From the 8th Century onward to 17th Century AD, they established their own kingdoms in India. They were known with different names from time to time like GURJARA, KHARZERE, KHZAR, GOJJAR AND GUJJAR. Again there are two opinions regarding entrance of Gujjars and Bakerwals in J&K especially in Rajouri District.

Some historians say that they started pouring in Kashmir after 8th Century AD from Gujarat side while the other school of historians narrate that they came to J&K

from Gujarat with the caravans of Mughals and settled along the Mughal road once for all. Since most part of the Mughal road falls in Rajouri District from Nowshera to PeerPanchal pass, therefore, most of the Gujjar and Bakerwals settled in Rajouri apart from Poonch. No doubt that these caravans spread all over the state but even at this time also, their main concentration is alongside the Mughal road. In Rajouri District, the total population of Gujjars and Bakerwals is 35% Now the question arises that how the Bakerwal tribes of Rajouri came in to existence. Rana Ali Hassan Chauhan, the Author of Tarikh-e-Gujjar writes in his book that when the gujjar strengthened their position in Kashmir, they tried to revolt against Mughals in the beginning of 17th Century under the command of Ahmed Sultan Gujjar. Rana Ali Hassan wrote that in 1618 AD, a young and energetic Gujjar Ahmed Sultan started thinking of establishing his own kingdom in Kashmir and Rajouri-Poonch area. He visited each and every village of Rajouri and Poonch and Kashmir also in the winter of 1618 AD and motivated the people to revolt against the Mughal regime in Kashmir. He narrated atrocities and cruelties of Mughals in such a manner that people started coming under his leadership. By this way, in the winter of 1618 AD, he remained busy in preparing himself against Mughals. In the spring of 1619 AD, wh en Emperor Jahangir alongwith his Shahi caravan moved from Lahore towards Kashmir and tried to enter Kashmir as usual through Mughal road, he was forcefully stopped by Ahmed Sultan Gujjar who was having a contingent of 40000 soldiers with him at Peer-Panchal pass. He sent message to Mughal Emperor to fight or go back. Keeping in view the strong position of Ahmed Sultan Gujjar, Emperor Jahangir ordered his caravan to return to Lahore. When Jahangir returned to Lahore without entering Kashmir. Ahmed Sultan Gujjar declared himself as the Ruler of Kashmir, this position was not acceptable to Mughal Emperor. Therefore, in 1620 AD, Jahangir started his journey towards Kashmir with big force. Again Ahmed Sultan Gujjar appeared in Rattan Peer and Peer Panchal pass. But this time, he was having contingent of only 20000 soldiers. On the other hand, Jahangir had come with full preparation. Therefore, after heavy fighting between the forces of Mughals and Gujjars, Jahangir gave crushing defeat to Ahmed Sultan. Majority of Gujjar soldiers were slaughtered and after killing the majority of Ahmed Sultan's soldiers Jahangir entered Kashmir. He was

so annoyed, furious and revengeful that after reaching Srinagar, he passed orders for slaughtering this community & confiscating the property of Gujjars.

Due to these circumstances, the remaining Gujjars were so harassed and frightened that they left their native places, houses, villages and towns and took shelter on the upper hills of Peer Panchal Range to escape and protect themselves from the atrocities of Mughal army. Though they took shelter on the upper hills of Panchal range but even then, they continued shifting from one place to another due to the terror of Mughal soldiers. The only property they could have with them was the live stock like sheep, goats and horses because these could easily be shifted from one place to another.

Moreover, these animals were able to bear the cold climatic condition of high altitudes. Therefore, gujjars took shelter on Peer Panchal range, majority of them were rearing goat and this profession was the main source of their livelihood. Thus they were renamed as Bakerwals.

In these days, these bakerwal tribes can be seen wondering in the foot-hills of Peer Panchal range mostly in Rajouri area which is located in the foot hills of Panchal range. In winter season, with the beginning of spring, they shift from Rajouri area and enter the Margs, Lush Green high pastures and Dhokes in upper reaches of Panchal range. Some caravans of Bakerwals of Rajouri district even cross the Valley and reach Lolab, Gurez and Sona Marg on the Eastern top hills of Kashmir. They keep with them horses for riding and transportation, sheep and goat for production of wool, milk and meat. They sell surplus animals and their subsidiary products and buy maize, rice and grocery from the villages for day-to-day consumption. These tribes travel on compact basis with their baggage, flock of sheep, herd of goat, fleet of horses and dogs. The old tribe-man is generally known as Sardar who leads the caravans.

He travel on a mule. After him follow the horses, ladies and children, flocks of sheep and goat and hunting dogs who protect animals from thieves and wild animals.

They keep tents with them and live in tented colonies. But their life is very tough and some time they live even in the caves or under the shadow of trees. When they enter the Margs and Dhokes, they look like actual ruler of the area because no law and order authority prevails in these Margs.

Their favourite dresses are waist Goat, shalwar, Kurta (long shirt) and lungi (turban) while the women usually bear Sutthan (trouser) kurti (shirt) and Tazakastani cap with cotton shawl. These

tribes are very stout, tough and beautiful.

The women are hard working. Their hobbies are to conduct fighting of rams and goats. So far as music is concerned, they like Halgoza and jori. Their main folk songs are Chann, Mahia, Dholan, Kanchi and Saif-ul-Malook. One of their favourite folk song is ballad of Noora a worrior. They sing these songs while grazing their flocks in the pastures. They are found of Gur. They like the feast of rice with curd and sugar. They speak Gojri language. They are brave hospitable and state forward people.

They have their own courts for justice known as kachehries or jirgas. They live natural life and are dependent on those products which are available on these high pasture altitudes.

In the past, very little work has been done for the betterment of this tribe. But from 1975 onward when Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah took over the power in J&K State, serious efforts have been made by the State Government to eradicate illiteracy and poverty and to bring this nomadic tribe in the main stream by providing them means of livelihood. These nomadic tribes have been provided plots free of cost for construction of their houses, subsidy for construction purposes, shops in the cities and towns for starting business, hotels and industrial facilities. Their children have been provided free meal, books and uniforms in the Hostels constructed at District Headquarters including Rajouri. Mobile schools have also been opened which travel from one place to another along with these tribes in the Dhokes and pastures to educate their children. This tribe has been declared Scheduled Tribe (ST) and now there is 8% reservation in State Government services for Bakerwals and Gujjars. Under Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP), income generating units of nomadic tribes are being established. A separate cell in Cultural Academy is working for the promotion of Gojri language. This section is also preserving the traditional cultural and historical heritage of Gujjars and Bakerwals including Rajouri District. Under Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Plan (SCA to TSP), lot of works have been done for the betterment of these tribes in Rajouri District. Number of Basties have been connected with roads, shelter sheds, community centres and land levelling works have also been done apart from Beneficiary Oriented Schemes. By this way, 35% population of Gujjar and Bakerwal tribe in Rajouri district has been brought on the path of development.

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he Cabinet recently approved vague super area which includes all the money to the consumer along with interest. the real estate regulation and common areas.

The bill makes it mandatory for the builder development bill which To deal with such problems the bill to sell the unit according to the carpet area provides for putting in place a provides for a number of measures. For and not the super area as is being done now. regulator for the housing sector in the instance no project can be launched, in fact To prevent builders from diverting funds country with a view to bringing transpar- even publicized, before all the necessary collected for one project to other projects the ency to the sector. The regulator will clearances for the project are obtained. Any bill provides that 70 percent of the funds oversee the functioning of the sector violation of this provision through a raised for a particular project have to be put which unfortunately has been most opaque in its dealings. The bill, aimed at To prevent builders from diverting funds regulating the sector which is beset with multiple problems, is therefore a collected for one project to other projects welcome step which has been long overdue.

The bill provides that the builder whose the bill provides that 70 percent of the project is coming up on an area of 1000 Sq. metres or more will have to register funds raised for a particular project have with the regulator. The Agents, commonly known as property dealers, too will to be put in a different account and used have to register themselves with the regulator and make public all the relevant information. for the construction of that project only.

The prospective house owners in the country have been facing lots of problems All this, indeed is going to bring transparency, in the process of acquiring a dwelling unit. They are never told the status of the accountability and professionalism to the project advertised with regard to the mandatory clearances from different agencies. Projects are launched without sector which will enhance its credibility and obtaining such clearances leading to litigations and harassment for the bring some relief to the house buyers. consumer. There are also cost overruns and often inordinate delays in handing over the dwelling units to the consumers. misleading advertisement will lead to in a different account and used for the Besides, there are hidden costs which the imposition of a penalty on the builder and if construction of that project only. All this, consumer comes to know only at the time the offence is repeated for the second time, indeed is going to bring transparency, of taking over the possession. Not the a jail term up to 3 years. The builder will accountability and professionalism to the least important is the confusion sought to have to put on his website all the relevant sector which will enhance its credibility and be created by the builders with regard to details about this. Similarly, in case of bring some relief to the house buyers. But the the unit area. Instead of mentioning the inordinate delay in handing over the question is whether this will be enough to carpet area--the actual area of a dwelling possession as per the agreement, the deal with the massive housing problem the unit which one uses-- the builders sell the builder will have to make full refund of the country is facing?

Two things need to be given immediate attention if the bill has to serve the desired purpose. First, since the clearances have to be given by various government agencies, it is important that they too are brought under its purview. Second, the regulator is proposed to be only for the housing sector.

The commercial sector has been left out for the time being. One hopes that this sector too will be brought under the purview of the bill sooner than later. Alongside, steps need to be taken to reform the sector to meet the massive housing demand in the county.

The land use provisions and Floor Space Index (FSI), need to be given a fresh look.

Better land use is the need of the hour in view of the huge shortfall in the housing field.

Single window system needs to be given a push to avoid delays.

Growing urbanization, a growing middle class and migratory population is putting additional burden on the demand for housing in the country. It is therefore imperative that in addition to regulating the sector the supply side is also strengthened.

Housing is one sector which gives a push to many other sectors like steel and iron, cement etc. It also generates employment at various levels. It thus plays a major role in the economic development, particularly at a time when the economy is facing a slowdown.

The bill envisages a well structured grievance disposal system. There will be an Appellate Tribunal to adjudicate disputes which will be headed by a sitting or a retired judge. There will also be a National Advisory Council headed by the Housing minister to advise the regulator on crucial matters. That should take care of adopting a fair approach with regard to all stakeholders involved in the sector.

Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer.

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We give you reasons why you should do it Whether you like it or not, running is one of the best forms of exercise to keep yourself fit — and not just that, it’s great for weight control as well. A 30 to 45 minute run, about three to four times a week, will trim your waistline, strengthen your cardiovascular system and even help foster a positive mental attitude.

We list some reasons why you should start running today...

- One of the quickest way to cardiovascular fitness, the more frequently you run, the fitter you get.

- You don’t need to invest in heavy-duty equipment in order to start running.

Get yourself a pair of sturdy running shoes, a couple of track pants, shorts and tees, and you’re ready to go.

- You don’t need to be a long distance runner in order to be a good runner.

Running is easy to learn.

Just make sure your posture is correct when you run.- Not only is running good for your physical state, it is also mentally stimulating.

- Feeling stressed? Get out and run! Experts say that running is great for reducing stress levels.

When you run, it helps clear your head and concentrate better.- Running is one of the most flexible methods of training — no matter where you are or how old you are, it is nearly always possible to step out for a jog.

- Not only does running strengthen your heart but also reduces the actual resting heart rate.

- Running helps you lose weight and tones your

muscles by getting rid of excess fat and converting it to muscle. The more you run, the more weight you lose.

- Research also says that running is good for your sex drive.

- Got a hangover? Running is a great way to recover because a run helps clear your head faster than just sitting around nursing your headache.

- You don’t need to run alone. Ask a friend to accompany you. This way you can have company as well as encourage each other.

- Running improves your concentration because when you run, you’re forced to concentrate more.

- The endurance you build up through running is useful for other sports as well.

Sleeping pills don’t work for many poppers

Sleeping pills seldom worked for 40 per cent of the poppers who suffer from insomnia, says a survey of 20,000 people, according to a British study.

Some 42 per cent of the patients currently on medication have been sleeping badly for over 11 years or more.

A further 22 per cent had insomnia lasting two to five years, while one in six had suffered between six and 10 years, the survey revealed.

Experts said the study suggested that sleeping pills were not combating longterm sleep problems and that cognitive behavioural therapy has been proven to

In a new study, researchers have shown that a mammal begins to suckle its mother’s milk through a learned response built on learning her unique combination of smells.

When a mammal is born, it is exposed to the smell of its mother’s amniotic fluid and the baby then responds to those smells to feed.

Prevailing thought has been that pheromones chemicals that trigger an innate behaviour - drove the suckling response as an automatic behaviour.

The new work determines that, in mice, the smells must be learned before the behaviour can occur.

Suckling is a critical step for survival in mammals, which are defined by giving birth to offspring that need to feed from their mother’s milk. The newborn must begin to feed soon after birth or it will die. It is a crucial, defining behaviour in mammals and offers researchers an opportunity to investigate the biology of instinct.

Previous research into suckling has shown that European rabbit mothers use a pheromone to initiate suckling in their new-

be more effective.

Around 10 million National Health Service (MHS) prescriptions for sleeping pills are issued each year. But NHS guidelines say they should be for short-term use only - usually for two weeks and up to a maximum of four weeks at a time, the Daily Mail reports.Findings from The Great British Sleep Survey of more than 20,000 adults in Britain found we are a nation of poor sleepers.

The average score of sleep quality was only five out of 10. Long-term poor sleepers were twice as likely to have relationship problems, suffer from daytime fatigue

born babies. This led most scientists to think that all mammals were likely to use the same mechanism.

Keen to discover the pheromone involved in other mammals, the team chose the mouse because they have a parenting style similar to that of humans, nurturing and caring for their young.

“We were expecting to find a pheromone controlling suckling in mice, but we found a completely different mechanism at work,” Dr Darren Logan, lead author of the study from Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, said.

“We have shown for the first time that it is not a pheromone response in mice, but a learned response, founded on a mix of odours: the unique signature smell of the mother,” Logan said.

To discover the smells involved in initiating suckling, the researchers introduced newborn mice delivered by Caesarean section to breasts that had been washed clean and then soaked in one of the fluids that a baby would first inhale at birth.

These included amniotic

and lack of concentration.

The survey also showed almost one in 10 with insomnia were on sleeping pills prescribed by their doctor, with one in five using over the counter remedies.

American research this year found sleeping pills may significantly increase the risk of premature death.The latest survey was sponsored

by Sleepio, an online sleep improvement programme which uses cognitive behavioural techniques. Andrew McCulloch, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation, has campaigned for the NHS to highlight the importance of sleep.

fluid, the mother’s saliva, breast milk and urine.

Only the breasts that smelt of the mother’s amniotic fluid initiated suckling.

The team then tested for the presence of a pheromone in the amniotic fluid.

They fed pregnant mice strong smelling foods, such as garlic, to change the signature odour of the mother.

If a pheromone was involved, the garlic would have no effect on suckling.

In fact only those mice that had previous exposure to the amniotic fluid with the strong smell from their mother were able to feed successfully, proving the signature odour must be learned. “Our work shows us that there is no species-wide pheromone that makes newborn mice feed, but that the mouse pups are actually learning their mother’s unique and variable mix of smells at birth,” Lisa Stowers, senior author from The Scripps Research Institute, said.

“So, although the suckling response may look like a pheromone-mediated behaviour, it is actually initiated through a fundamentally different process,” she

Getting great skin is now within your reach without spending oodles of money in the parlour. Here are some food and beverages to help boost your skin’s vitality Cocoa: The bean has high levels of flavanols, plant compounds with antioxidant properties that help protect skin from sun damage. Apart from sipping it in the morning and evening you can also use it as a bath soak - add 1/8 cup ground cocoa powder and 1/3 cup fat-free dry milk in your bathtub.

Curd: The calcium and phosphorus in it helps strengthen tooth enamel and protect your teeth from cavities. It is also high in protein, which is an essential nutrient for the production of collagen, a fibrous substance that keeps your skin looking young. You can also apply it to the face to sloughing away dead skin cells and unclogging pores.

Strawberries: The vitamin C in strawberries help protect skin from environ-

mental damage. Puree the berries in a blender and mix in chilled curd and add a half of lemon juice.

This will help lighten dark spots. Strawberries have high dosage of vitamin C and ellagic acid which is essential for the production of collagen and acts as an antioxidant.

Avacado: It is the king of beauty foods.

It is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, which help keep skin plump and smooth. Add avocados to salads and shakes to help bring out the shine.

Tea: All teas are good for

the skin but green and white are especially beneficial because they have double the antioxidants of black tea.

Almonds: Go nuts with almonds as it contains high levels of catalase, an enzyme that may help slow the greying process.

Coffee: It helps protect skin from sun damage and prevents the breakdown of collagen and elastin that causes wrinkles and sagging.

However, don’t drink more than a cup per day as coffee can also cause dehydration.

There has been so much talk on having a rainbow of foods on your plate - a group of ‘colours’ of certain fruit signifying certain benefits.

Of these purple foods are perhaps most significant as it is a fact that darker the food, the higher the antioxidant level. Antioxidants can prevent cell damage, and keep one looking younger. Here are more reasons to stock up on purple-hued foods today.Benefits galore: As per data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES), in a survey on eating and health, it was seen that adults who eat purple and blue fruits and vegetables are less likely to be overweight. They have a reduced risk for both high blood pressure and low HDL cholesterol.

It was believed that anthocyanins, or compounds that give purple foods their colour, were responsible for this. Purple foods have a pigment called anthocyanin. This is a strong

and antioxidant, which is said to reduce the risk of cancer.

What they are: Eggplant, Purple grapes, figs, plums, dark cherries, raisins, purple cabbage are all candidates.

Get cooking!

Here are some quick-fix recipes...

Plums: Take fresh plums, and put them in a grill with the skin on. Grill and sprinkle a little cinnamon powder on them.

You can also stick a clove in each of them and rest them awhile, then remove cloves and eat.

Purple cabbage: Take purple cabbage, slice it up. Drizzle some balsamic vinegar or light sweet onion dressing over them.

Enjoy!

Figs: To make a healthy salad, just chop fresh figs along with shredded rocket leaves, feta cheese and add toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts on them.

Serve.Plums: This fruit is best had on its own. However, it can also be enjoyed in desserts and savouries.

Best vegetarian sources of protein

Perhaps one of the most neglected meal components - Protein is the reason behind muscle regeneration, performance, and upkeep.

Without it, you will find it impossible to get fitter. Animal protein helps maintain a wellbalanced diet for most nonvegetarians. But what about the vegetarians? Does one really need to switch meal preferences to gain the maximum protein punch? Not at all. Today we bring you the best vegetarian sources of protein that will help you gain muscle tone and maintain good nutrition. Read on...

Whole grains: Although a fine line between carbs, cereal and protein - whole grains like quinoa and barley are excellent sources of protein. At approximately 18gms of protein per cup of cooked quinoa, this wonder grain is one of the best vegetarian sources of protein.

Unfortunately, quinoa isn’t easily available in India, since it’s a South American crop. However, some premium stores do stock it. Failing that, barley or jowar and other whole grains are also sufficient vegetarian sources of protein.

Soy: A wonderfully versatile ingredient, soy in all its shapes

and forms is a great protein source for vegetarians. Drink soy milk, stir in tofu with your salads, or simply munch on soy nuts. You’ll find that soy products can be roped in with just about any meal or snack - from vegetarian biryanis to light noon-time salads...Even midevening beverages. One cup of tofu contains approx. 18-20gms of protein. Most packaged tofu and soy milk is fortified with even more nutrients that would serve a vegetarian well.

Nuts and seeds: These are protein sources that even non-vegetarians can’t ignore. Nuts like almonds, peanuts, walnuts and seeds like flax, sesame, sunflower, pumpkin are protein and energy powerhouses. However, nuts are also high in fat, so munch on the side of caution. You can even make your own homemade nut butters by simply grinding the nuts of your choice with a dash of olive oil and some more flavourers.

Sprouts: Although technically, sprouts come under the beans, legumes and lentils category in vegetarian protein sources, they deserve a special mention.

You can sprout already healthy ingredients like alfalfa, mung beans, chickpeas, peas, and

soyabeans. These sprouts are highly nutritious and rich in protein. Eat them raw with salads, or mix them in with a spicy, hearty dish - either way, your day’s protein requirements can be sufficiently met with these wonder sprouts. Do remember that for people with acidity, sprouts aren’t the best protein sources.

Beans and lentils: Chalk one up for Indian cuisines, because our diets are already rich in these hearty vegetarian protein sources. Whether it’s the ever-loved Rajma Chawal or the various

East coast beans and lentil curries with kokam and tamarind, beans and lentils are an intrinsic part of our food culture. And rightly so. One cup of beans (kidney, black, red) contains approximately 15gms of protein.

These do not, however, perform as optimally as dairy and soy sources of protein. Therefore, vegetarians must still take care to include all the other protein sources mentioned here.

Dairy : Dairy has recieved some bad press recently (Re: Lactose intolerance being more common than we think).

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said.

Supporting evidence for this conclusion comes from genetic research conducted by the team.

They found that mice who lack a critical gene in the pheromone-detecting region of the nose, called the vomeronasal organ (VNO), were able to locate the mother’s nipple and to suckle.

In contrast newborn mice who lacked the ability to smell regular smells, detected in a region called the main olfactory epithelium (MOE) struggled with feeding. “This is a neat study which shows the value of studying the development underlying an apparently ‘innate’ behaviour,” Dr Tristram Wyatt of the University of Oxford said.

“The surprising result is that mouse pups use the individual odours of the mother to find their first feed. It is a reminder of the way that evolution uses whatever works: there is more than one way to find the first milk meal. “The rabbit has a pheromone in the milk, humans may have one around the nipple, and mice learn the individual odour of their mother.

Hair transplantation is an artistic, surgical redistribution of the permanent/ long life hair follicles taken from the donor dominant areas, viz., the back and sides of the head to the bald/balding areas of the scalp.These long life hair follicles are transplanted into the bald/balding areas of the scalp. With current microsurgical technologies, this results in a very natural appearing hair regrowth in the bald scalp areas. Dr. Arvind Poswal, MBBS (AFMC), MIMA, Hair Transplant Surgeon in Delhi decodes the ‘miracle’ procedure and the risks involved.

Consult an expert: It is really important to sit down with the surgeon and to have a complete evaluation to determine whether you are a good candidate for hair transplantation. Try to choose the right expert.

Types of hair and outcome: The hair colour, the texture of the hair such as whether it is straight or curly, can affect the outcome in a significant way. The candidate with lighter blonde type hair generally better result than a person with fine, straight, black hair.

Various hair transplant procedures: Follicular Unit

Hair Transplant (FUHT) and Follicular Unit Separation Extraction (FUSE) are the widely practiced techniques in the field of hair transplantation. Choose the right procedure: The candidate needs to discuss their expectation and develop a feeling of trust before moving ahead with surgery. It is through mutual respect and sharing expectations for procedure that candidates are able to create realistic goals.

Know about the procedure: Try to find out from the doctor every detail about the procedure that you will be undergoing. It will help to roll out the misconceptions about the treatment.

Pre-existing medical condition: If the candidate has a preexisting medical condition, discuss it with the doctor at the time of consultation. For instance, if you are taking Coumadin, you will need to be off Coumadin for a week prior to your hair restoration procedure.

Diabetes patients need to confirm that their diabetes is under good control.

A word of precation: It is very important to slow down hair fall before opting for a hair transplant.

One can try medical mea-

sures to slow down the hair loss and also natural products like Keratene can be very helpful.

Potential risks: Hair transplant surgery is a very low risk procedure. One risk of any such procedure would be the possibility of an allergic reaction to the anesthetic used. Qualified physicians will have the proper equipment and training to deal with this type of risk.

Some people may experience minor swelling and in-grown hair after the procedure. This is usually easily controlled by properly trained plastic surgeons. After care: Once you regain your hair, proper care in the first two weeks after the procedure is very crucial for best results. Depending on the

type of procedure you have done and the type of work you do, it is often possible to go back to work the next day.

However, not all hair transplant recipients need the same kind of posthair transplant care. The patient needs to inquire about specific after-care instructions during the consultation.

Hair growth after the procedure: Once the transplanted hair begins to grow, it will continue to do so for a lifetime. The transplanted hair generally sheds within the first 2-6 weeks after the procedure as the roots enter a resting phase. Between 3-8 months, the transplanted roots start sprouting hair.

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Perpetrators of Muzaffarnagar riots will be given strictest punishment: Manmohan Lucknow, September 16: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday described the recent communal riots in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar as a “big tragedy” and promised “strictest punishment” to the perpetrators of the conflagration.

“I am here to share your pain,” a grim-faced Singh told people displaced by the violence, during his visit to a refugee camp in Bassi Kalan village, 30 km from here.

Singh, who reached Muzaffarnagar along with Congress president Sonia Gandhi and party vice-president Rahul Gandhi, spent around half-an-hour in the camp in which members from the Muslim community have taken shelter.

As many as 48 people were killed, over 100 injured and more than 43,000 rendered homeless in the communal clashes that singed the area since September 7. The army had to be called in to contain the situation.

Talking to reporters after listening to the views of the people living in the camp, Singh termed last week’s riots as a “major incident”.

Before heading for another camp in Tawli village, the Prime Minister said that the “perpetrators of the riots will be given strictest punishment”.

“Our priority and efforts would be to send the displaced people to their homes,” he said while assuring all help to the Uttar Pradesh government in restoring normalcy in the

area.

The Prime Minister told reporters that he expected the security scenario to improve in the area so that the displaced people can return home as soon as possible.

While Manmohan Singh spoke to divisional commissioner Bhuvnesh Kumar and district magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma, Sonia Gandhi mingled with women and sought to know the sequence of events that led to the rioting.

Gandhi was seen talking to women, who expressed their concerns about the violence which has claimed over 40 lives. She consoled

the women, who looked quite satisfied with the gesture shown by her.

Rahul Gandhi spoke to the youth and assured them the Congress and the union government was with them.

He also asked the union minister of state for home affairs RPN Singh to take petitions from the people and address them.

Minister of State for Home RPN Singh, who had earlier said the Centre is closely monitoring the situation in riot-hit Muzaffarnagar, is also accompanying the three leaders.

Later, the Prime Minister met

Coal Ministry submits detailed report on missing files to CBI

New Delhi, September 16:

The Coal Ministry submitted to the CBI on Monday a detailed report on the missing files pertaining to coal block allocations, said an official.

“We have sent the report to the CBI on Monday,” a Coal Ministry official said on the condition of anonymity.

Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal did not make any comment on whether the files have been dispatched.

However, he said, “The instructions of the Supreme Court are being followed.”

When asked about the details of the report that the ministry has sent to CBI, the official said, “It is a confidential correspondence between the CBI and the ministry. I am sorry that I will not talk about it.”

When asked as to when the Ministry will file com-

plaint with regard to the missing files, he said, “We will take action in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court and as per the law and within the timeline which has been prescribed for us.”

Nearly 150 files and documents were to be received by the CBI from the Coal Ministry.

Senior officials attached with the probe had yester-

No relief for Asaram Bapu, to remain in jail till September 30 Jodhpur, September 16: Controversial godman Asaram Bapu, accused of sexually assaulting a minor, will remain in jail with a court on Monday extending his judicial custody by 14 days.

Asaram and his aide Shiva were produced before the court of district and session judge where magistrate Manoj Kumar Vyas extended their judicial custody.

72-year-old Asaram, who was arrested on September 1 for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl, requested the magistrate to allow his doctor to visit him in jail.

However, the magistrate refused to comment on the issue in the absence of the defence counsel.

Bapu's counsel has a moved bail application in the high court, hearing on which is scheduled today.

Asaram's arrest followed an FIR filed by the girl alleging she was sexually assaulted by him at his Jodhpur ashram. He has denied the charges.

Meanwhile, counsel for the girl, who was alleg-

edly sexually exploited by Asaram Bapu, claimed to have received threats from followers of the self-styled godman.

Lawyer of the victim, Manish Vyas, claimed that the threat was issued to a friend of the victim's father asking him to withdraw the statements of her daughter against Asaram.

Referring to an audio clip, Vyas said the girl and her family continue to receive threats from Asaram's followers.

"I have urged the police to ensure adequate security to the family," Vyas said.

day said that every effort was made by CBI to locate documents and files that were seized during raids earlier.

While hearing the case on August 29, the Supreme Court had directed the CBI to give a list of documents, files and information sought by it within five days to the Coal Ministry which, in turn, was to furnish them within two weeks.

family-members of journalist Rajesh Verma, who was killed during the in Muzaffarnagar riots, and assured exgratia of Rs. 10 lakh and educational aid for his children.

The Prime Minister had earlier talked to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and condemned the violence.

Expressing his grief and shock over the loss of innocent lives, Singh had assured Yadav that the Centre will extend all required assistance to the state government in tackling the situation.

Akhilesh, who visited the violence affected areas on Sunday, assured people that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the disturbances.

Meanwhile, the situation in the affected areas of the state is limping back to normal. No incident of violence was reported Sunday when the day curfew was relaxed.

Scores of senior officials, including Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arun Kumar and others, are constantly camping in trouble-hit Muzaffarnagar.

The Uttar Pradesh Government has constituted a one-member judicial commission to probe the Muzaffarnagar violence.

The commission, which would mainly look into administrative lapses, if any, in controlling the violence, would submit its report to the government within two months.

Advani makes his peace, praises Narendra Modi Raipur, September 16: BJP patriarch LK Advani on Monday finally came out of his cocoon to back Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi as prime minister, heaping lavish praise on the man whose naming as the party’s prime ministerial candidate had left the former deputy prime minister sulking.

Apparently coming to terms with the reality of the moment, Advani spoke highly about Modi at a public meeting in Korba district, about 225 km north of Raipur, on Monday.

Advani addressed his first public meeting in Chhattisgarh after Modi was anointed as the BJP’s prime minister candidate on Friday last While comparing performance of BJP-ruled states with others, the veteran BJP leader said that Gujarat state has done a lot on development.

“I give an example of Gujarat, from where my colleague Narendra Modi has been declared as PM candidate…it was the first state to ensure that electricity reaches each and every village. The state, which I also represent as an MP, has done a lot on that front,” he said in

The anointment of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate has drawn tremendous response across the country and the party would contest the elections with development as the main agenda, senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday.

“After the BJP has announced Narendra Modi as the Prime Ministerial candidate, our opponents, particularly Congress, is rattled. They are making irresponsible, at times, idiotic statements,” Mr. Naidu told reporters here.

“One leader says that it will be end of democracy if Modi wins. The party which has murdered democracy is making such absurd allegations. They are afraid that they will not be able to face Narendra Modi and his development agenda,” he said. Noting that L K Advani did not oppose Mr. Modi’s anointment, Mr. Naidu said the veteran leader felt that the decision could have been taken after the coming Assembly elections.

“I don’t want to make any com-

ment in the context of Advaniji. He (Advani) is our senior leader. He brought all of us here. The countrymen know about his contribution.

He is the tallest political leader in India’s political history as of now. He has his view,” the BJP leader said.

“He (Advani) did not oppose Narendra Modi as I am telling you clearly. He had raised a point and the majority of the people felt early announcement will be good. You have seen Parliamentary Board unanimously making a choice,” he said.

Replying to a query, Mr. Naidu said the BJP did not take the decision about projecting Mr. Modi as the party’s face for the elections under pressure from RSS and that Hindutva would not be an electoral issue.

“Hindutva is not an election issue. It is the cultural identity of the nation. Let’s be very clear. It is not a political issue. We are clear that agenda is development. We have not taken this under pressure from anyone. Yes, the party has taken the decision in deference to the aspirations of the people. That’s why it is being welcomed all over the country,” he said.

To another question, Mr. Naidu

Mohd Zakariya, a close aide of top LeT bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda, was on Monday remanded to 10- day police custody by a Delhi court after the investigators said he had helped in illegal infiltration of Pakistani nationals into India through Bangladesh.

Zakariya, who was lodged in Presidency jail in Kolkata, was produced before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Amit Bansal in pursuance to the production warrants issued against him earlier.

Seeking custodial interrogation of Zakariya, who is Tunda's father-in-law, the Special Cell of Delhi Police told the court that in 1994 when Tunda had gone to Pakistan, Zakariya had helped him illegally enter Bangladesh.

From Bangladesh, Tunda had flown to Pakistan.

Zakariya, who was arrested by West Bengal police in some other case, is accused of helping Pakistani nationals to infiltrate into India and Tunda is also

in police custody in this case. Detailing Zakariya's role, the police said he had also helped some Pakistani nationals to infiltrate into India for carrying out various terror strikes which occurred in and around Delhi in 1998.

Police also sought Zakariya's custodial interrogation to confront him with other accused, Mohd Basiruddin and Allauddin.

Police said he will be taken to the places from where he helped Pakistani nationals infiltrate into India.

The court allowed the plea and remanded Zakariya to police custody till September 26.

Police had earlier said Allauddin is in a prison in Uttar Dinajpur in West Bengal and his custody has been sought.

It had earlier sought Tunda's custody for confronting him with Allauddin and Zakariya and also to take him to West Bengal for nabbing other coaccused.

It had said that Tunda was also required to be confronted with one

Shafiq-ul-Islam for his involvement in the present case.

"Tunda disclosed he had facilitated the accused persons (Pakistani nationals) arrested in the present case in their infiltration into India, illegally with the help of Allauddin and Zakariya," police had said.

They had told the court that two Bangladeshi nationals -- Abdul and Matiur-Rehman -- were arrested on February 27, 1998 and one hand grenade each was recovered from them besides other incriminating material.

During interrogation, they had admitted to their involvement in various terror strikes and said it was Tunda who had helped them infiltrate into India, police said. Eleven others, including Pakistani nationals, were also arrested.

They are Mohd Amir Khan, Mohd Shakeel, Abdul Baqi, Abdul Rehman, Maqsood Ahmed, Mohd Azaz, Mohd Husain, Himam Sheikh, Mohd Umar, Mohd Safiqul and Abdul Qasim.

Tunda was arrested

from the Indo-Nepal border at Banbasa on August 16. He was then remanded in police custody for quizzing in connection with 37 bomb blast cases across India.

Tunda, 70, was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital on August 22 after he complained of chest pain and was shifted to AIIMS a day later. He was discharged on September 3.

Another case against him, lodged in 1994, is in connection with the recovery of explosive substances at south Delhi's Malviya Nagar under the provisions of the stringent anti- terror law, TADA. Tunda was declared proclaimed offender in a case in which Special Cell arrested three suspected terrorists -- Aftab, Abdul Haq and Abdul Wahid --on January 17, 1994, for allegedly planning terror strikes in the national capital during Republic Day. They had claimed that Tunda admitted to his involvement in several bomb blast incidents in Delhi and other states.

cost of Rs. 3,671 crore.

Advani later proceeded to Bilaspur district to lay the foundation stone of an irrigation project.

Advani also applauded the accomplishment of Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh on the occasion. “I knew him as a party worker and later as parliamentarian. He is quite talented and Chhattisgarh has got an honest good governance under him. The state has seen the maximum growth of power with 24hour supply across the state under his tenure,” said the BJP leader.

Advani, Iron Man of BJP, left to rust: Nitish Kumar Patna: After acutely fighting his party's decision to name Narendra Modi its choice for Prime Minister, LK Advani today endorsed the move publicly, offering praise for the Gujarat Chief Minister at a rally. (Read) However, Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, was on standby with a kilo or two of salt for Mr Advani's wounds.

"Advani ji was once the Iron Man of the BJP," he said, "today, he has been left to rust."

Mr Advani was isolated and unequivocally over-ruled last week by his party after he warned of "political disaster" as a consequence of declaring Mr Modi the prime ministerial candidate. The BJP went ahead with its announcement on Friday. Mr Advani stayed at home. Mr Kumar has denigrated the BJP's decision as a poor move which will prevent other parties from joining it to form a strong coalition that can challenge the Congress-led UPA that is currently in power.

said several other parties would come to BJP and that there will be realignment of political forces before and after elections.

He claimed that Congress may choose to go for early elections as it fears losing four out of the five states, where Assembly elections will be held soon.

“May be. We cannot believe Congressmen. All studies say out of five states, Congress is going to lose four states. That being the case, once they lose four states, their morale in fighting Lok Sabha elections will be very less. That is one fear in them.

They are discussing both options.

If Congress president says no early elections, then we have to doubt.

Because they will never tell the truth,” he said.

Mr. Naidu said the BJP would present a blue print for development before the country, which is craving for development and good governance.

Alleging that BJP’s rivals would try to divert people’s attention from issue of development and bring in communal politics, he said the party is determined to pursue the agenda of good governance.

Court sends Lashkar bomb expert Tunda's aide to 10-day police custody New Delhi, September 16:

clear reference to Modi.

Later, talking to mediapersons he said that it would be in the interest of the country if Modi gets the position (of prime minister) the party has nominated him.

Advani’s turnaround would come as a big boost to the party and help it project a united face to the voters ahead of the make-or-break general elections slated for next year.

Advani was in Korba to dedicate the 500-MW unit of the state-owned Hasdeo Thermal Power Plant extension project. The project was completed at an estimated

Congress rattled with Modi’s anointment: Venkaiah Hyderabad, September 16:

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AISA sweeps JNU student union polls New Delhi, September 16: The Leftleaning All India Students Association (AISA) on Monday swept the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union (JNUSU) election, bagging three of the four top posts by huge margins.

Akbar Chaudhary was elected as president, Anubhuti Agnes the vice president, Sandeep Saurav the general secretary and Sarfaraz Hamid the joint secretary. The results were declared Monday after votes were counted over three days. A total of 4,589 votes were polled. Chaudhary, studying for a doctorate in philosophy, polled 1,977 votes, defeating Ishan Anand of the Democratic Students Federation (DSF) by 1,327 votes. Agnes, pursuing an M.Phil in history, got 1,966 votes, defeating DSF’s Zeeshan Ali by 1,052 votes.

Saurav, from the School of Languages, polled 1,657 votes, beating National Students Union of India (NSUI) candidate Caroline Maninee by 953 votes. Hamid, a French masters student, polled 1,705 votes, narrowly defeating DSF’s Sonam Goyal by 59 votes. The major battle was between the AISA — which also won three posts barring that of president in 2012 — and the DSF, a breakaway group from the Students Federation of India (SFI).

TDP chief commends NDA’s ‘good work’, slams UPA Hyderabad, Sep. 16: Telugu Desam president N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday commended the “good” work that had happened done during National Democratic Rule rule but declined to commit if his party would return to Bharatiya Janata Party BJP-led NDA fold even as he attacked the Congress and the United Progressive Alliance.

“There is a national crisis now. We have to first save the country by wiping out Congress as it is the main culprit that pushed the country into crisis,” Mr. Naidu told reporters here this afternoon.

He claimed the UPA government, since its first term, “reaped the fruits of all the good” that had happened during NDA rule between 1999 and 2004.

“The UPA-2 is steeped in corruption and scandals because of which the systems collapsed and (it) pushed the country into the crisis. UPA2 has become a curse for the country,” the former Chief Minister alleged.

Asked whether TDP would realign with NDA, with BJP naming Narendra Modi as its prime ministerial candidate, the TDP supremo said it was not the time to talk about politics or Mr. Modi.

During his public meeting in Hyderabad last month, the Gujarat Chief Minister had made an overture towards TDP, saying the party which inherited the legacy of the legendary NTR should join forces to dislodge Congress from power.

Mr. Naidu on Monday charged “India is facing a peculiar situation. Congress is the villain that is responsible for the crisis. It’s the main culprit. We have to see that Congress is totally wiped out.”

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Development of sports infra Govt.’s priority: Taj Darhal, September 16: Terming sports as an important element to shape up one’s personality, Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din has said development of sports infrastructure is a priority with his Department. Addressing a public meeting here, the Minister said the State Government has submitted a sports infrastructure development proposal of Rs. 1000 crore to the centre and Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has been kind to approve the proposal. He said under the proposal stadia and sports fields would be constructed all around the State. Taj said Government has made a policy under which every block in the State would be provided with both indoor and outdoor sports complexes. The idea, he said, is to make sports activity and infrastructure available all through the year. He said many parts of the State, owing to harsh winters, do not have facilities to conduct sports events during winter and youth of these areas have to suffer by remaining idle.

The Minister said every panchayat in the State would be provided with a sports field and asked people to look for available land so that the same is developed as sports fields.

He said the other sports paraphernalia like equipment etc. is also being upgraded and strengthened to meet

New Delhi, September 16:

the requirements of present times.

Mr. Taj said many epoch making steps have been taken by the Government during the past five years or so. He said historic legislations like J&K Water Resources Act, RTI

APS Srinagar Bags Football Tournament Trophy Srinagar, September 16: Army Public School, Srinagar (APS) has captured Northern Command Inter Army Public School Football Tournament (2013-14) trophy by winning the finale of the tournament held at APS Nagrota, Jammu.

The tournament was conducted by AWES, in which six Army Public Schools of Northern Command—APS Udhampur, APS Akhnoor, APS Dhar Road, APS Rakhmuthi, APS Srinagar and the host APS Nagrota participated with full zeal, sprit and enthusiasm. Winner team of APS Srinagar was trained and accompanied to Nagrota with senior PTI of the school. Hardev Singh Cheema.

In the semi final match of the tournament which was played between APS Srinagar and APS Udhampur, a remark-

able victory was achieved

by APS Srinagar with a goal difference of 4-0. Basit Bhat of Class X of APS Srinagar scored maximum goals in the tournament.

In the final match, APS Srinagar maintained its winning streak by defeating the host team APS Nagrota by 2-1. The final match was equally contested by both teams and the spectators were thrilled by display of the skill by the players. The APS Srinagar football team received a grand reception and welcome by the school Principal, Staff and Students. Principal Sandeep Marhatta felicitated the team and Sports teacher for their level achievement and expressed the hope that the team would exhibit its mettle and talent successfully in future.

Act, Public Services Guarantee Act etc. have been passed during this period. He said the State has also seen a boom of development activity by construction of schools, hospitals, roads and strengthening of facili-

My confession to police was under duress: Sreesanth New Delhi, September 16: Banned fast bowler S. Sreesanth claimed innocence in a letter to the BCCI’s disciplinary Committee and said his confession to Police in the spot-fixing saga was under duress. “Under the threat of arrest of my close relatives a statement was forcibly taken in the manner directed by the police,” said Sreesanth, who was banned for life after being found guilty of spot-fixing in the IPL in an internal inquiry conducted by the Board’s Anti-Corruption and Security Unit chief Ravi Sawani. “There is no confusion recorded by me willingly to the police. The police have mentally and physically harassed me.

ties like healthcare, education, social welfare etc. During his tour of the area, the Minister also inaugurated a T 20 cricket tournament. The inaugural match was played between the teams of Darhal and Jammu.

Out-of-favour India opener Virender Sehwag feels that team's success is "more important" than individual feats of players.

Sehwag, who is desperately eyeing a comeback in the national side, said he is more happy when he is able to contribute to the team's cause. "For me, the success of the team is always important then individual performances of players," Sehwag said at the inauguration of the two synthetic pitches at the Pragati Sporting Club.

"I feel happy when I score a 40 or 50 and the team wins rather than when I score a double century and the team loses," he added.

The Pragati Sporting Club is one of the country's oldest cricket clubs and has produced international cricketers like former India opener Shiv Sundar

out the formidable Thai pair of Ratiwatanas with a 7-6 (5) 7-6 (1) win in the first round, which lasted one our and 31 minutes.

Uncapped Devcich in New Zealand squad Agencies The opening batsman Anton Devcich has been named in New Zealand's limited-overs squad to tour Bangladesh next month. Devcich, 27, is the only uncapped player in the 15-man group for the three one-day internationals and one-off Twenty20 and is expected to open with Hamish Rutherford after Martin Guptill was ruled out due to a broken finger.

Fast bowler Adam Milne and allrounder Jimmy Neesham earned recalls but there was no room for wicketkeeper Luke Ronchi, nor allrounder James Franklin, both of whom have been dropped from the Champions Trophy squad. Daniel Vettori was not considered for the tour due to an Achil-

les tendon injury, while Tim Southee was named in the limited-overs party after being left out of the Test squad following ankle surgery.

Devcich, a Northern Districts batsman, scored his maiden first-class century during the New Zealand A tour of India earlier this month and followed that with 48, 1 and 66 in the one-day games against India A. Bruce Edgar, the general manager of national selection, said Devcich had been an impressive oneday performer for some time.

"Anton showed very good signs against England last season for New Zealand A and has transitioned from a middle order batsman to an aggressive top order player," Edgar said. "He is also

an outstanding fielder with the ability to contribute as a left arm spin bowling option which will be useful in the sub-continent.

"Adam [Milne] returns to the team after a number of injury concerns and he offers the squad genuine pace.

We've been impressed with his rhythm and pace on the New Zealand A tour of India."

The New Zealand coach, Mike Hesson, said injuries to men like Guptill and Vettori would allow opportunities for others like Neesham, 22, who played three ODIs and three T20s in South Africa last summer. Neesham offers another bowling option but has also displayed his power with the bat, scoring 104 not out from 40 balls for Otago during a Champions League warm-up overnight.

Das. Sehwag, who scored only 27 runs in his last two Tests against Australia at home, is hoping for a place

on what I have at hand.

I would like to take one match at a time and give my hundred percent. My job is to perform in whatever matches I am playing.

I would be happy to play more longer format games but would like to wait till Ranji Trophy for that," said Harbhajan, who last played against Australia in Hyderabad, in March this year.

Mixed results for Indians in World Junior Chess

Bhubaneswar, September 16:

Taiwan, September 16:

utaka Uchiyama.

In the doubles main draw of the $125,000 hard court tournament, Yuki and Wang created ripples by knocking

Deprived of a place in the India 'A' squads, Harbhajan Singh finds himself with limited opportunities to stage a comeback, but the out-of-favour spinner is determined to make an impact in the upcoming Champions League T20 to force his way into national reckoning.

Unlike some of the other seniors like Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan who have been drafted into the India 'A' team for the series against West Indies 'A' for their comeback trail, Harbhajan has no choice but to prove his worth in the T20 event.

"I am always happy to play any format, be it days cricket, one dayers or T20.

Whatever adjustments you make, the basic principles of success do not change.

Whether it's Tests or T20s, the art of picking up wickets remains the same," Harbhajan told PTI over phone from Ahmedabad, where he is training with

Mumbai Indians squad for CLT20. "You can think about being restrictive in T20 format, whereas you can afford to experiment in Tests. But in both formats, you need to bowl those wickettaking deliveries that win you matches. At this point of time, I am totally focussed on doing well for Mumbai Indians in the Champions League T20," the 33-yearold bowler, who played a pivotal role in MI's IPL triumph with 24 wickets, said.

Harbhajan, who has taken 694 international wickets across the three formats, reckons that he still has the hunger and the ability to perform at the highest level.

"There is a lot of hunger left in me to perform at the international level. But I would like to concentrate

Team more important than individual achievements: Sehwag

Double delight for Yuki in Taiwan It was double delight for Yuki Bhambri as he qualified for the singles main draw of the ATP Challenger tournament and then shocked second seeded pair of Sanchai and Sonchat Ratiwatana in the doubles event with partner Chieh-Fu Wang, here on Monday.

In the third and final round of the singles qualifiers, third seeded Yuki defeated Japanese fifth seed Arata Onozawa 7-5, 6-1 in one hour and 36 minutes. He has drawn Israeli Amir Weintraub as his first round opponent. It will be second time that Yuki will clash with Amir, having beaten him last year in Uzbekistan.

If Yuki get past Amir, he may find world number 144 Japanese seventh seed Yuichi Sugita, to whom he has lost both his previous matches.

Yuki will be the lone Indian competing in the singles as Karunuday Singh lost his final qualifying round 2-6, 1-6 to top seeded Japanese Yas-

T20 or Tests, the art of picking wickets remains same: Bhajji

Turkey, September 16: Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi played out a fighting draw with Bai Jinshi of China, while GM Sahaj Grover lost to defending champion Alexander Ipatov of Turkey in the third round of World Junior chess championship here.

It was an English opening

by Gujrathi that did not promise much hope in the middle game even as Jinshi exchanged off pieces at regular intervals to retain the parity. The players arrived at a queen and pawns endgame where the draw was a just result after 38 moves.

The other Indian Grandmaster in the fray – S.P. Sethuraman - made amends for his draw in the previous round and outplayed Ayan Akhmetov of Kazakhstan.

in the Test squad which will take on West Indies in a two-Test series in November this year.

N Srinivasan caused $633 million loss to BCCI: Lalit Modi New Delhi, September 16: The former IPL chairperson Lalit Modi has decided to take on former BCCI chief N Srinivasan after accusing him of indulging in financial impropriety during the second edition of the T20 tournament in 2009. He also alleged that Srinivasan's wrongdoings led to a monumental loss of $633 million to the Indian cricket board.

Lalit Modi, the disgraced cricket administrator, took to Twitter to express his anger and said: "On Sahara/Kochi deals, Srini caused BCCI $633 million loss, not Lalit." He also furnished unsubstantiated documentary evidence to back his allegations. Modi alleged that Srinivasan devised a "clever mechanism" to shield his wrongdoings during the second edition

of the IPL in 2009. Srinivasan, without the approval of BCCI, asked Cricket South Africa(CSA) to open a bank account for the purposes of the Indian cricket body. "For this N Srinivasan executed an agreement on behalf of BCCI with Cricket South Africa (CSA) on 30th March, 2009. One of the conditions under the agreement dated 30th March, 2009 was that CSA would open and operate a dedicated bank account for conducting the tournament, as if it was a BCCI account but camoflouged as CSA account," the document reads.

"Further on 25th March, 2009 N.Srinivasan circulated instructions to all including IPL Chairman who was not party or attended any meeting with CSA and Secretary's team in reference to above agreement

and contravention of BCCI resolution that CSA would operate a separate bank account and makes payments on behalf of BCCI and BCCI will replenish the amount as and when required and after the tournament CSA can send final statement for settlement. The letter made it clear that the account would be monitored by BCCI and any disbursal would be made after final approval of N. Srinivasan. All bills were to be forwarded to N. Srinivasan for final authorization," the document further reads.

According to the document, the Enforcement Directorate found the funding of CSA by BCCI without RBI's prior approval to be gross violation of Foreign Exchange Managemebnt Act (FEMA).

The violation of FEMA been found to the tune of Rs

1079.00 crore and the penalty is likely to be 3 times and will cause BCCI to pay Rs 3237.00 crore. The former IPL chairperson blamed Srinivasan's "obstinate conduct" that forced termination of Kochi Tuskers Kerala and led to the ouster of Sahara Pune Warriors from the IPL. This allegedly led to a total loss of $633 million to the BCCI because of reduced bank guarantee on account of Kochi($300 million) and on account of Sahara($333 million). Modi's document also alleges that the former BCCI chief manipulated the IPL media rights bid and "blackmailed" Sony to extricate personal gains. On the other hand, the BCCI president-in-exile has been busy working on his bid to retain the hotseat for one more season.

Sindhu to lead Indian badminton in Japan Tokyo, September 16: In the absence of Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap due to an ankle injury, young P.V. Sindhu will spearhead the Indian challenge at the $200,000 Super Series tournament, starting here on Tuesday.

Tired after the hectic Indian Badminton League (IBL), Saina decided to take rest but Kashyap was forced to pull out at the last moment as he could not recover from his ankle injury, which he suffered during the IBL. “I’m not playing the Japan Open as I could not recover from the ankle injury I had suffered during the IBL,” Kashyap said.

With the senior shuttlers missing in action, all eyes will be on World No. 10 Sindhu, who will be playing in her first international tournament after winning the pres-

tigious bronze medal at the World Championship in China.

Sindhu, seeded eighth, will take on two qualifiers in the first two rounds and is likely to make it to the last eight without much ado.

In the quarterfinals, the 18-yearold from Hyderabad, in all probability, would face World No.1 and Olympic champion Li Xuerui of China. A year ago, Sindhu had defeated the Chinese during the 2012 China Masters in Changzhou but Xuerui will always prove to be a very tough customer to get across, considering her exploits at the world stage.

In women’s singles, Tanvi Lad, ranked No.77 in the world, will give Sindhu company. The Mumbai girl will take on Japanese World No.20 Sayaka Takahashi in her opening round at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.