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Srinagar, September 18: Showkat Ahmad Koi son of Abdul Rashid resident of Veer Chatabal, Srinagar reported that his father Abdul Rashid Koi age 45 years is missing since 16.09.2013.
15 Kanals bung cultivation destroyed Srinagar, September 18: A joint team of Anantnag Police, Excise and Revenue department destroyed bung cultivation spread over 15 kanals of land at village Karindigam Bijbehara, Anantnag, in the jurisdiction of police station Bijbehara.
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UN office chalo foiled, Geelani held Lawyers UN March foiled
Mirwaiz, others under House Arrest Situation remained peaceful: IGP
Srinagar, Sep 18: Police Wednesday foiled the United Nations office chalo program called by Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani. Police also took Geelani into “preventive custody”. According to KNS the police used force quill the protestors at a number of places. Police arrested Syed Ali Geelani when he tried to break the cordon at his residence in Hyderpora. Police also dispersed his supporter who had
gathered to participate in UN Office Challo Programme. Inspector General of police Kashmir range told this agency that the overall situation remained under control. Geelani
had given today’s march call against the Shopian killings and had urged people to assemble at his residence before proceeding to UN MOGIP office at Sonawar to lodge See UN on pg 11...
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Srinagar, Sep 18, CNS: Kashmir High Court Bar Association Wednesday took out a protest rally in Lower Court premises here demanding the stern punishment for Shopian killers. They were stopped by police at main gate and were not allowed to march towards UN office. Lawyers from Bar Association Pulwama also held protest demonstrations in Press Enclave Srinagar who were later on detained by police and lodged in Police Station Khoti-Bagh. Suspending their work, the lawyers of Sadder Court here assembled at Lower Court See Foiled on pg 11...
Curfew lifted from Shopian town after 12 days Srinagar, Sep 18 After a high level government delegation visited Shopian on Tuesday to diffuse the crisis, Authorities lifted curfew from Shopina town in the afternoon. The curfew confinued upto 4 PM as a precautionary measure today also because of the UN challo call given by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chair. Curfew remained enforced in the town for the last 12 days after 5 persons fell to the bullets of CRPF on two occasions. Due to the curfew people were confronted with numerous problems including shortage of essential commodities. The fruit business also suffered a lot because of the curfew. Today all entry points leading to Shopian town were completely. Deputy Commissioner (DC), Shopian, Bashir Ah-
Ministers team report Shopian situation to CM Srinagar, Sep 18: A team of Ministers and Legislators comprising Peerzada Mohammad Syed, Mir Saifullah, Nasir Aslam Wani and Bashir Ahmad Magray who visited Shopian under the instructions of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah to take stock of the situation and interact with people, today reported back to the Chief Minister and apprised him of the prevailing situation in Shopian. They presented details of the people’s demands which included compensation. The Chief Minister gave directions to the District Development Commissioner, See Ministers on pg 11... mad Bhat when contacted told KNS, “Curfew remained enforced on Wednesday to stop any untoward incident but was eased late evening. Patently Curfew was imposed in Shopian, after CRPF personnel of 14 Battalion in Gagran area shot dead 4 people, including 3 civilians, on September 7
and injured another. While the locals have been maintaining that the fourth slain person was a non-local labourer, CRPF said he was a Lashkar operative. Following the killings, another civilian was shot dead allegedly by CRPF personnel of the same camp on September 11.
Srinagar, September 18: During the intervening night of 16/17.09.2013, fire broke out in the shop of Ghulam Hassan Dandroo son of Abdul Rahim resident of Duderhama, Ganderbal at Tawheed Chowk, Ganderbal, resulting in damage to the shop .
2 Dies, 2 Injured in road mishaps Srinagar, September 18: Two persons died while two others were injured in different road accidents across the Kashmir Valley. A vehicle bearing registration number JK01N/7762 hit and seriously injured a boy Sulaiman Rather son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Bramarri at Bramarri, Kupwara, in the jurisdiction of police station Kupwara. The injured was shifted to Sub District Hospital, Kupwara for treatment, where he succumbed his injuries. A case has been registered in this regard. A Eicher bearing registration number JK03C/4748 hit and critically injured a pedestrian lady Mst. Fatima wife of Ghulam Ahmad Thoker resident of Sherabad, Tral at Chechkoot, Awantipora. She succumbed to her injuries on way to the hospital. A case has been registered in this regard. A i-10 Car bearing registration number JK04C/0114 hit and injured a 06 years old boy Aamir Bashir Nangroo resident of Lawaypora, at Lawaypora, Srinagar in the jurisdiction of police station Parimpora. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard. A Tipper bearing registration number JK013/0984 driven by Farooq Ahmad Wani son of Mohammad Maqbool resident of Panzgam, Kokernag hit a Maruti Car bearing registration number JK01A/1123 near Police colony Gate, Qamarwari, Srinagar, in the jurisdiction of police station Parimpora, resulting in injuries to one person travelling in the Maruti car. The injured has been shifted to SMHS, Hospital Srinagar for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.
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TEMPERATURE MAXIMUM 26.4 0C MINIMUM 10.4 0C SUNSET ON(THURSDAY) 06:35 pm SUNRISE ON (FRIDAY) 06:18 am
NC calls end for experiments in JK, asks GoI to punish killers Srinagar, Sep 18: The ruling National conference has come down heavily on the government of India’s Rupees 1000 crore proposal for engaging youth in various sports activities to curb stone pelting by stating that it is time to end experiments in Kashmir and to start serious dialogue to resolve the issue.“We may disagree with the stone pelting and protests but the fact remains that there is a sentiment behind the stone pelting and protests which needs to be addressed. If the Government of India is sincere towards the Kashmir issue then they should start serious dialogue to address the issue,” senior National conference leader and Member Parliament Mehboob Baig told KNS.“We welcome the proposal but until and unless the core issue is not resolved all these packages cannot win the hearts of angry people. The government of India should realize that they cannot connect the financial packages with the deep rooted sentiments of the youth. Commenting on the shopian killings Baig said, “Government of India should take serious note of the killings of Shopian and punish the guilty if it really wants to the peace to return. Meanwhile Additional General Secretary of National conference Dr Mustafa Kamal told KNS that government of India cannot change the thought of the youth by these financial packages as the youth of Kashmir is angry and want permanent solution of Kashmir issue. “Centre has made Kashmir as laboratory where they are always busy in experimenting the new things but let me clear it to the centre that if it will not address basic issue the fire of stone pelting and protests cannot be stopped. Urged the centre government to take action against the guilty of Shopian killings Kamal said, “Nobody is above the law. CRPF have made heinous crime by killing innocents now it is the duty of centre government to punish them.Patently to curb protests and stone pelting in Kashmir, Union Sports Ministry and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for constructing state-of-the-art sports related infrastructure in every tehsil, block and district of Kashmir has approved a mega-financial package of 1000 crore for Kashmir.
Lok Sabha elections to set trend for change in Assembly polls
Peoples’ urge for change gaining momentum in J&K: Mufti Srinagar, Sep. 18: Seeking over whelming support from the people to establish a new system of justice and equality in Jammu and Kashmir, patron of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said that coming Lok Sabha elections would be a trailer of campaign launched by his party to change present system of corruption and misgovernance. He observed that Lok Sabha elections would set the trend for change in the coming Assembly elections. “Peoples’ urge for change is gaining momentum with every passing. Joining of large number of people in PDP is indication that there is strong wave for change in the State”, Mufti said while addressing a function to
Srinagar, Sep 18: Protests erupted in Palhalan on Wednesday soon after the bodies of two local militants killed in an encounter yesterday were laid to rest. The protesters alleged that the two local militants, Aaqib Rashid Sofi and Bilal Ahmad Bhat, were killed in custody after arresting them. Pertinently Police on Tuesday had claimed to have killed two hizb mili-
Sabha elections are an opportunity to channelize anger of the people against this government”, he said. Reiterating his resolve solve problems of all sections of the society Mufti said during its tenure the PDP led regime had proved its ability to change destiny of the common masses by treating all individual equally and by providing equal opportunities of development and growth to all sections of the society. “Although we had just 16 members in the Assembly, we provided good governance to the people by streamlining functioning of all the wings of the government”, he said See Mufti on pg 11...
Srinagar, Sep. 18: The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul Wednesday directed the Police and Civil Administration to work with utmost dedication and make the forthcoming Assembly Session commencing from September 30, 2013 a grand success. He also asked them to submit reply of questions to the Assembly Secretariat well in time. The Speaker was See Speaker on pg 11...
CM approves Makran Marble Clading for Hazratbal tomb Fixes 31st Dec 2013 target for task completion Directs for constitution of Sub-Auquaf Committees Srinagar, Sep. 18:
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Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah who is also chairman of Muslim Waqaf Board today gave nod to a proposal regarding Makran Marble Clading for Hazratbal tomb and fixed December 31st 2013 the target for completing the work in all respects. The Chief Minister was chairing 18th meeting of Board of Directors here in which presentation about the Clading of Hazratbal tomb and expansion of Shrine complex was made by Architect Munir A Khan explaining all details of the proposed projects to be executed by JKPCC. The Chairman Waqaf Board also
mittees for all major waqafs involving locals in the development and maintenance of Muslim Waqaf properties. He also asked for constituting sub-committee on Education
ing the status of schools being run by Waqaf Board. He said the Committee should submit its report to the Board after looking into the infrastructural and academic require-
Protests erupted in Palhalan after local militants killed; several injured People says killed in custody; DIG says killed in an encounter
welcome Sher Singh and Aijaz Khan, two prominent leaders of National Conference from Reasi who joined PDP along with hundreds of their supporters here today. Exuding confidence that PDP would sweep the Lok Sabha elections, Mufti said that people were fed up with the mis-governance and rampant corruption in the state so they were waiting for an opportunity to give a befitting reply to this government. “PDP is seeking mandate to change destiny of the people of Jammu and Kashmir”, he said and called upon the party workers to intensify the on-going campaign for change. “Coming Lok
Speaker reviews arrangements for forthcoming Assembly Session
tants in Lolipora village of Palhalan area in an encounter between the two sides. According to KNS reporter thousands of people joined the funeral procession of two Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in a gunfight with forces on Monday evening. After completed funeral procession Scores of people from Palhalan and adjourning areas shouted slogans and start massive protests. Angry Protesters alleged that they were killed in custody. “They were killed in a staged encounter after they were caught alive,” the locals told KNS. Scores of people when tried to block the highway heavy contingent of police and paramilitary forces intercepted them, fired teargas See Protest on pg 11...
ments of these schools so that a suitable plan for upgradation is put into place to improve these both academically and in the infrastructural status. The Chief Minister said that all measures should be put into place to maintain and protect Waqaf properties and expand its activities for upliftment of needy and poor. The meeting discussed matters relating to the education, handing over of major construction works to R&B, constitution of state nursing council, recommendations of finance committee, under floor heating system of sanctum See CM on pg 11...
Stocking of essentials in Jungle Raj was prevailing in PDP’s Regime- Tanvir remote areas to be Mehbooba completed by October 7 staging drama
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To ensure availability of stocks of essentials including Rice, Atta, Sugar and LPG in remote and far flung areas of the division especially in Leh, Kargil, Karnah, Keran, Machil and Gurez during winter season, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr. Shailender Kumar convened a meeting of divisional level officers here today. Among others, Director CA&PD, Chief Engineers of R&B and PDD, Manag-
ing Director, State Forest Corporation, Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir Joint Director Information, Kashmir besides officers of Road Transport Corporation attended the meeting. The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir exhorted upon the officers to ensure stocking of essentials before October 7, 2013 in the areas which remained cut off during winter season from the summer capital. He directed the officers of RTC to ensure See October on pg 11...
to get media attention
Srinagar, Sep 18: The National Conference today hit out at People’s Democratic Party (PDP) saying the opposition party leadership galvanised its politics by “deception and falsehood”. “They (PDP) forgot all issues when in power while we strived for political addressing of political issues and pushing forward
development on fast track and addressing the concerns of the youth,” Tanvir Sadiq, Political Secretary to Omar Abdullah told a youth delegation comprising of students, young businessmen who called on him on wednesday. “Everyone is aware that "terror" and "jungle raj" was prevailing at all levels during the PDP government's rule. There was jungle raj at every level and the situation during the three-year-old period was very bad. The goons of PDP were running the show," said Tanvir “It is easy to raise slogans like Healing Touch but to act practically in this See Jungle on pg 11...
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UN......... the protest against civilian killings. Meanwhile, police resorted to tear gas shelling when people tried to assemble in Channe Mohalla Hyderpora and Peer bag. They tried to march towards airport road amid sloganeering. However police and paramilitary CRPF troopers deployed there resorted to baton charge and fired tear smoke canisters to disperse the protesters. Police did not allow people to take out marches in any part of the city. Eye witness told KNS “Large number of police and CRPF personnel had cordoned the area around Geelani’s residence on Wednesday morning. Everybody was being questioned while travelling on the airport road near Hyderpora Chowk. Police and paramilitary had cordoned the whole area and nobody was allowed to move towards Geelani’s residence, “he said. The road leading to the UN office was also sealed by the police, and traffic was diverted through other routes. In the whole city, extra numbers of police and CRPF men were deployed to foil any attempt of the people to assemble.
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premises and took out a protest rally. As soon as they reached the main gate of the Court, a heavy police posse impeded the UN march by closing the gate. The agitating lawyers, chanting pro-freedom slogans, however stayed at the gate and the rally was addressed by the office bearers of HCBA. Addressing the protest rally, the speakers denounced the Shopian killings and said that it is highly undemocratic that peaceful protests are not being allowed in Kahmir valley. Former Bar President Nazir Ahmed Ronga, while addressing the agitating lawyers, said the CRPF men involved in the killings at Shopian should be brought to justice without any delay. He said that there is no need to probe the incident when killers have been already identified. Secretary, HCBA, Muhammad Ashraf said that CRPF men involved in innocent killings are still roaming free and no action has been taken against them so far. “Government Forces are killing innocent people here and being a conscious lot, lawyers can’t act as mute spectators. Such incidents are unwarranted and we can’t tolerate this,” he said. Other speakers said that CRPF camp is still existing in Shopian and the claims made by the Government in this regard are totally false. “It is irony that mourners are not being allowed to mourn peacefully,” they said. Meanwhile, lawyers from Bar Association Pulwama also held protest demonstrations in Press Enclave Srinagar against Shopian killings. They were carrying placards seeking justice for the families of victims. They were arrested by police and lodged in Police Station Khoti-Bagh. Pertinently, Hurriyat hawk, Syed Ali Geelani had given a call for UN March that was supported by HCBA.
Ministers......... Shopian for preparing a comprehensive report for compensation to the affected.
Mufti......... and added that it was only during the PDP led regime that governance consciousness was generated among the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the common masses had a taste of good governance. “We are not praising ourselves but people are themselves now comparing performance of our government with the present dispensation”, he observed, adding, “the overwhelming response, the party has been receiving from common masses during the recent years, is appreciation well as acknowledgement of the good work done by the previous PDP led regime in the State”. Mufti said there was a widespread public recognition of the fact that the credible eadership and pro-people agenda of PDP had positively transformed the State's political, economic and developmental landscape. “The process of the State's political and economic transformation started by the PDP-led coalition government in the year 2002 has to be now taken to the logical conclusion because the present regime has miserably failed to carry forward this process”, he said and assured the gathering that PDP would, with fresh resolve, embark on the agenda of ensuring dignified peace and sustainable economic prosperity for the people in all the regions and sub-regions of the State. Trilok Singh Bajwa, Balbir Singh, Ved Mahajan, Shanti Devi, Yash Pal Sharma, Choudhary Zulfikar, Falail Singh, Jagjeet Singh Jagga,Surinder Choudhary, Hussain Ali Wafa, Suresh Sharma, Capt Anil Gour, Hari Om Singh, Imtayaz Khanday, Shakeel Bhagat, Mushtaq Ahmed and others also spoke on the occasion.In the function Irshad Ahmed, Parray, Shakil Ahmed Parray and Hoshiyar Singh also joined PDP.
Speaker......... addressing a high level meeting of officers of police and civil administration convened to review the arrangements made for forthcoming Assembly Session here today. Threadbare discussion was held on parking facilities for media persons, proper regulation of traffic, providing of sufficient and regular supply of water to the Legislative Complex, installation of water proof Shamiana in the premises of the complex besides medical facilities. While discussing the pace of work on face lifting of the complex, it was informed that the work will be completed within three days. The Speaker directed the PDD authorities to ensure uninterrupted power supply during the course of the session. He also asked SMC to ensure cleanliness in and around the entire premises and lawn of the legislature complex. He asked JKTDC to ensure canteen facility in the premises for the convenience of the legislators. Gul also directed Secretary Assembly to ensure quality of food in MLA Hostel Srinagar. The Speaker directed Director Tourism Kashmir to display sceneries especially heritage places within the corridors of the Assembly Secretariat.
CM......... sanctorum of Hazratbal shrine, preparation of educational documentaries, development of Eidgah etc. The members of the Board raised various issues pertaining to the Waqaf Board and the Waqaf properties which were deliberated upon in detail and decided subsequently. The Vice Chairman Waqaf Board, M. Y. Qadri stated that the Waqaf Board has shown remarkable increase in the income. He said the income has gone up to Rs. 22.77 crores in 201213 as against Rs. 8.19 crore in 2004-05. He said measure works including reconstruction of Ziyarat Peerdastigeer Sahib, construction of Jamia Masjids Kabamarg and Kakapora, repairs and renovation of various shrines, new building for Bibi Haleema College, Medical Laboratory, Ziyarat Sharief Nadihal, new School building at Ahmi Sherief, construction of Hamam and bathrooms at Mukhdoom Sahib etc is presently being executed by JKPCC, PWD and Waqaf Board. The Board approved annual budget of Rs. 10.09 crores of the Waqaf Board for the year 2013-14
Protest......... canisters to disperse the protesters. The angry protesters clashed with police and fought a pitched battle with cops in which many people were injured. As a result of tense situation in the area thousands of vehicles got stuck on Srinagar
ZABARWAN TIMES Baramullah National highway leading to huge traffic Jam. Meanwhile Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir J.P Singh when contacted by KNS maintained that they were militants and was killed in an encounter. “There is no truth in the allegation. It is absolutely baseless that they were killed in custody. These militants were active from one year. It was joint operation of police and army who killed these militants in an encounter, “Sing said.KNS
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availability of adequate transport facilities for stocking of essentials in the far flung areas to facilitate the people. Kumar also enjoined upon the officers of CA&PD and representatives of oil companies to provide LPG connections in the areas like Keran, Machil, Karnah and Gurez to facilitate the people and curb the felling of forest trees in these areas. He also directed officers of J&K Forest Corporation to stock timber and firewood in adequate quantities in Ladakh region besides stocking of cement to address the requirements of the people living in the area. Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner also conducted video conference with the Deputy Commissioners of Leh and Kargil to take stock of the availability of essentials in these districts. It was informed that 3229 MTs Rice, 2500 MTs Wheat, 688 MTs Sugar besides 1250 kltrs of K-Oil have been despatched for Leh district while 4008 MTs Rice, 4969 MTs Atta, 701 MTs Sugar besides 1476 Kltrs of K-Oil have been despatched to Kargil district for the utilisation of the consumers. Besides 130616 LPG cylinders have also been made available to consumers of the twin districts of Leh and Kargil, the meeting was informed.
Jungle......... direction is something different which is unknown to PDP leadership who only know to flare up sentiments and exploit people by deception and false promises,” he said adding “by staging a dramas in lalchowck and getting media coverage the PDP president is just trying to make herself relevant in newspapers” “It is steps like the one that the state cabinet took that repose faith and heal wounds” said Tanvir referring to the quick replacement of CRPF contingent from Shopian. Launching a scratching attack on the PDP The political secretary said that all are witness to the miserable treatment youth got during the PDP regime “Passports were stopped, verification were halted, it was a jungle raj under PDP that we witnessed, it was the extension of 90’s when PDP Patron as Home minister made the life of youth misrable”, Castigating the demand of PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for 40 assembly seats to resolve Kashmir issue as a “mere trick” to grab public attention Tanvir said “The PDP patron never talked about resolving Kashmir issue when he was home minister of the country and chief minister of the state,” reminding the people of the speech made by Sayeed in Ganderbal asking gun-wielding youth to drop guns as he would represent them. Castigating the demand of PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for 40 assembly seats to resolve Kashmir issue as a “mere trick” to grab public attention Tanvir said “The PDP patron never talked about resolving Kashmir issue when he was home minister of the country and chief minister of the state,” reminding the people of the speech made by Sayeed in Ganderbal asking gunwielding youth to drop guns as he would represent them. "It was Omar Abdullah’s government which is working on the doctrine of actions speaks louder than words effectively to provide relief to people and address political and development matters with commitment without making any noise," Tanvir said. Tanvir asked the youth to defeat polices and anti- people agenda of PDP by defeating them in the next year’s election. “PDP leaders need to be replaced by the good public men whose one point agenda would be to serve people with sincerity and honestly” he added.
Casual Employees of Regional News Unit Still Waiting for Regularization Prasar Bharti & GoI adopting delaying tactics Srinagar September 18: Casual employees of RNU Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar express their anguish over the dillydelaying tactics adopted by Govt of India & Prasar Bharti authorities for regularization of their services. In a press statement spokesperson of casual employees of RNU Nasir Ali Joo alleged that despite all hardships, we have been making every effort to keep the show running since 1993 when RNU was shifted back from DDK Jammu. After putting many years of service we are not getting suitable wages to meet the two ends in these hard days. Casual employees express their anger over the non-implementation of recommendations of Parliament Standing Committee on Labour & assurance from High Power Committee of Prasar Bharti. PSC has given recommendations for the betterment of employees but none of them has been implemented so far. Casual employees appeal to Parliament Standing Committee on Labour to intervene in the matter & save their future & future of our their dependants and take up the matter with authorities
Canadian delegation raises Rights Violation issues Srinagar, Sep 18: State Human Rights Commission Wednesday apprised the Canadian delegation about the prevailing Human Rights situation in Kashmir. In a statement issued to CNS, SHRC stated that a Canadian delegation headed by Johanne Forest, Counsellor and Head Political and Economic Affairs accompanied by Mrs Madhusri Das and Jawad Quereshi Wednesday met the members of the Commission Rafiq Fida, Amlok Singh and Secretary Tariq Ahmed Bandey.“The delegation raised issues regarding un-marked graves and Kunanposhpora cases and recently occurred incidents like Shopian, Gool and Kishtwar violence wherein the Commission has already taken cognizance,” the statement reads.
J&K Cong leaders meet Rahul
Saroori stressed for Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel, seeks financial assistance for quake hit area Srinagar, Sep 18 A delegation headed by Senior J&K Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori meet party vice-president Rahul Gandhi in a meeting here at New Delhi on Wednesday. Ashok Sharma Former Legislator, Vinod Sharma General Secretary PCC, Darshan Raina President DCC Jammu and Narinder Sharma Secretary PCC were also present at the meeting with the Congress Vice President. Delegation apprised Gandhi about the party and its situation in the state. They also conveyed the difficulties they are facing and various issues pertaining to Jammu region. Congress Leaders presented memorandum to Gandhi and said after the elimination of Congress in Kashmir valley, Jammu region remained party strong hold in spite of not getting its due. What is required that Jammu people who have faced hardship should be given special assistance for providing relief to the earthquake victims of this mountainous district (Erstwhile Doda district. Saroori stated that due to recent earthquakes, nearly 90 percent houses of erstwhile district Doda were damaged. He demanded Rs. 4 lakhs to be sanctioned for each complete damaged house, and Rs. 2 lakhs for the partially damaged houses. Saroori strongly advocated the construction of Singpura – Vailoo tunnel and added that the pre-
feasibility reports stands submitted to the Union Minister for Roads and Surface Transport New Delhi by the Director General Border Roads Organization Chandigarh. With the construction of SingporaViloo tunnel, twin Districts of Doda and Kishtwar will be connected with Kashmir valley almost throughout the year besides development airports at Poonch, Rajouri and Kishtwar districts. He also stress for incorporating provisions of 73rd and 74th Constitutional amendments in J&K and holding of early elections of Block Development Councils, District Planning and development boards and Urban Local Bodies to strengthen Panchayatiraj in J&K at an earliest beside Improvise the Prime Ministership scholar scheme and relax the rules further to make them enabling. Delegation in their memorandum put forth various demands including early commencing of work on already decided Railway project i.e Jammu-Kalakote-Poonch and to take up Gool-Bhaderwah-Kishtwar Srinagar Rail link; Taking an early decision with regards to selection of candidates for Parliamentary and Assembly elections in JK; Organizing party convention at district, provincial and state level for ensuring greater coordination among party workers; Making available at gross root level publicity material on historic initiatives taken by the UPA like passing of food security and land
compensation bills at early implementation thereof; Laying stress on most effective implementation of central sponsored schemes in J&K like PMGSY and MGNREGA; besides one time settlement of Refugees of 1947, 1965, 1971 and west Pakistanis as recommended by Congress led Cong, PDP Govt 20052008. Delegation said "Because of the political instability, direct interference and insurgence caused by Pakistan, the state has been made communally vulnerable. It needs restoration of communal harmony, brotherhood and peace on top priority to ensure that the incidents like that of Kishtwar recently and Rajouri earlier so not show their ugly face again". The commission of inquiry is likely to bring out truth which will be accepted by the Congressmen to give a befitting reply to those who are projecting themselves on communal agenda. Rahul Gandhi gave patient hearing to the leaders and advised to exert every effort to strengthen the congress party in J&K State and to extend the party manifesto to gross root level. He further assured the delegation that the congress party shall not tolerate any internal or external force which may weaken the party credibility and assured all possible help.At the end Saroori invited Vice President Congress party Rahul Gandhi for visit of Jammu region of erstwhile Doda district.
Omar speaks high of State’s heritage
Cultural Academy opens window for people to know history SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday spoke very high of State’s heritage, art and crafts describing these living celebrities telling ancient stories of a rich civilization and marvellous workmanship of the people of this heavenly beautiful land. Inaugurating two day Kashmir Heritage Exhibition in Lal Mandi on the bank of river Jehlum here, the Chief Minister said that the artists, craftsman, calligraphists, painters, artisans, musicians, writers, poets and scholars have depicted State’s cultural diversity living in unity, beautifully through their skill and craftsmanship. Omar Abdullah said that the items of art, craft, costume, musical instruments, Manuscripts, archaeology, images, paintings, household items, photographs and other memorabilia placed in the exhibition organized by J&K Cultural Academy in association with Departments of Archives, Handicrafts and NGOs, are taking a viewer back to earlier periods of history and narrate the status of people in various fields of art and literature. The Chief Minister highlighted the role of such exhibitions to make people in general and younger generation in particular aware of the State’s rich heritage, culture, literature and mesmerizing craftsmanship. “The people in old days despite so many short comings of resources and raw material have used locally available wood, willow, clay, zinc, copper, stone and other
such objects artistically and wisely to produce artefacts of everlasting relevance”, he said and asked the Cultural Academy to organize more such exhibitions in the State at various places. The Chief Minister asked the students to visit such exhibitions and enrich their knowledge of history, heritage, people, their status, life style and workmanship of highest quality. The Meeras Sopore, National Bhand Theatre Wathoor and Nostalgic Kashmir have contributed in the exhibitions by providing items of historic importance. The Secretary Cultural Academy, Khalid Bashir welcomed the Chief Minister who is also President of the Academy, at the exhibition. He explained the memorabilia displayed in the exhibition and presented resume of the new initiatives taken by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages to preserve the State’s heritage and promote art, literature and culture and languages of the State. The Chief Minister evinced keen interest in the exhibition and spent about 45 minutes looking at and knowing about each object. Appreciating the exhibition and the rich collection on display, the Chief Minister wrote on the Visitors’ Book, “An excellent collection combining both private collection and treasures of the Academy. Walking through the displays one gets an idea of diverse history and culture of Kashmir. This exhibition is a small display of what Kashmir and Kashmiriyat is all about.” He
Seminar on Hindi Diwas at Manasbal Sericultural Station
“Hindi is a language of harmony and understanding” said Ban Ki Moon during the 8th World Hindi Conference on Hindi at United Nation headquarters in New York and surprised many by inaugurating the ceremony with “Namaste! Kya Haal Chaal hai? In an attempt to commemorate this historical day in which the constituent assembly on 14 Sep 1949 decided to acknowledge Hindi as the official language, a function was organised at the serene banks of Manasbal Lake at the Basic Sericulture Research Station. The function was inaugurated by second in command of the 13RR(KUMAON). The Scientist at the Regional Sericultural Research Station Doctor Pankaj Tewary gave the opening address and also read out the letters received from Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde whose ministry of Home Affairs is also responsible for the promotion of official languages and letters from various dignitaries of Sericulture department. He mention that though the function was scheduled on 14 Sep 13, due to certain constraints it was postponed and was thus being celebrated today. The scientist at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture sciences and Technology (SKAUST) Doctor Sarkar, also present at the event was overwhelmed with the response of people on the occasion. While speaking on the occasion Second in command of 13RR (KUMAON) said, “Hindi is playing a medium of bringing unity in diversity”. He added that Hindi as language has evolved over years is absorbing vocalbury from various other languages like Urdu, Farsi, Arabic and even English making it truly a language of people. Doctor Irfan, scientist at the Sericultural Research Station, Manasbal stated, “Hindi as a medium has binded the people in harmony and allows the people of India from various state to communicate with each other. It being so close to Urdu in speaking it comes naturally to the people of kashmir”. The function culminated with the debates and poem recitation by the various officials of the Sericultural Department.
wished the organizers and contributors all success. “The exposition is a window to our past and allows people, especially the young generation, to see the life and events in old Kashmir”, said Secretary Academy, Khalid Bashir Ahmad. He said most of the things used by people in old times and have either vanished or are slowly disappearing from the scene are at display giving. He said similar exhibitions will be held about Jammu and Ladakh heritage. The exhibition at Jammu will be held in December and the one at Leh at a subsequent date. Pertinent to recall that due to the onslaught of modern times most of our heritage has been lost and many traditions, customs and costumes have died out or are slowly disappearing from the scene. With this background, the exhibition assumes great significance as it generates interest among the people about the past and helps in the preservation of the rich cultural traditions of Kashmir. At display are rare photographs of old Kashmir, wood, willow, earthen, metal and stone craft, grass works, costumes, ornaments, archaeological finds, calligraphy specimen and rare manuscripts including the 12th century calligraphed copy of the holy Quran, Bhagwana Geeta in Sharda script. A cross section of the society including youth and students of different educational institutions visited the exhibition on the inaugural day. Gyanpeet awardee and prominent Kashmiri poet, Raham Rahi said that “The exhibition has unveiled old Kashmir before my eyes”. He described the displays has very important for an introduction with the past.
Vikar inaugurates receiving station at Sainik Colony JAMMU, SEPTEMB ER 18- To improve the power scenario in the State, 30 towns will be taken in first phase under the Centrally Sponsored scheme Restructured Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (R-APDRP) with focus on establishment of base line data, fixation of accountability, reduction of AT&C losses through strengthening & up-gradation of Sub Transmission and Distribution network and adoption of Information Technology. This was informed by the Minister of State for Technical Education, Power and Information Vikar Rasool Wani after inaugurating newly augmented Receiving Station at Sainik Colony from 1 x 6.3 MVA to 2 x 6.3 MVA. The total capacity of 6.3 MVA Transformer of Receiving Station Sainik Colony is 330 Amps and completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.23 crore.Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the new 6.3 MVA transformer installed will provide relief to the people of the area from the problem of un-scheduled power cuts. He said that it was the long pending demand of the people of Sainik Colony and with the augmentation of receiving station by doubling its capacity, the demand of the people has been fulfilled. Mr Rasool exhorted on judicious use of power.Among others who were present on the occasion function include Development Commissioner Power Asgar Ali, Chief Engineer EM& RE Wing Jammu Shahnez Goni, Superintending Engineer M & RE Circle –I Gurbachan Singh, Executive Engineer Syed Jamil Ahmed, AEE Bhanu Partap Singh, officers of PDD and locals.Later, the Minister also inspected the ongoing construction work.
OFFICE OF THE DEAN, FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY University of Kashmir Srinagar. Admission Notification (4 –Year B.Tech Course) No.07 of 2013:
Consequent upon the counseling conducted on 17th September, 2013 for 4 – Year B. Tech Programme in Electronics & Communication Engineering (Main Campus) and Computer Science & Engineering (North Campus), for filling up seats which had fallen vacant under open merit, reserved and Self Financed seat categories on account of some candidates not having completed their admission formalities during the stipulated period, following candidates who presented themselves for counseling have been provisionally selected against the resultant vacancies strictly in order of merit and counseling guidelines. The provisionally selected candidates are directed to complete their admission formalities in the concerned Department/Campus by or before 23rd September, 2013 up to 04:00 P.M, failing which the right to admission shall be forfeited. The provisionally selected candidates can download their admission forms from the official website of the University of Kashmir www.kashmiruniversity.net and submit the same in the concerned Department/Campus. Other terms and conditions will remain the same as mentioned in our earlier notifications. A. Electronics & Communication Engineering (Main Campus, University of Kashmir): 1. Self Financed: 6034, 5147, 5028, 5278, 5482, 5456. B. Computer Science & Engineering (North Campus, University of Kashmir): 1. Open Merit: 5841, 5846, 5064, 5172, 6129, 5083, 5849, 5312, 5402, 5270, 5071, 5606, 5051. 2. Reserved Category: (RBA); 5126, 5637. 3. Self Financed: 5891, 5450, 5379, 5280, 5691, 5374, 5817, 5363, 6147, 5969, 5271, 5326, 5641, 6132, 5466, 5331, 6080, 5088. No: F (DFAST/ Adm. Counseling-B. Tech) KU/2013/ET-233 (Prof. M.Y. Shah) Dated: 18- 09-2013 Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
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Kashmiri Pandits celebrate birth of vitasta at Verinag
Communal harmony substratum of cultural ethos of J&K: G. A. Mir Doru constituency that their genuine demands would be taken up with Emphasizing the rich tradition of the concerned quarter on the State to celebrate different festipriority. vals with amity, the Minister for TourMir said that ism GA Mir has called for strengthening the diverse culture of Jammu and due care is being given to protect the properties Kashmir. of migrants and their Interacting with Kashmiri Migrant pilgrim sites. He said Pundits Wednesday on the birth celdevelopment of pilgrim ebrations of Vitasta or Jhelum near sites in the State received its place of origin Veth-Vitru, Veerinag, the Minister expressed the focused attention of the Government adding that hope that the Yatra will strengthen beautification of Temple the trust between majority and miat Khobugh ( Veth-Vitru) nority community and called the Yatra “a step in the right direction”. besides construction of required infrastructure He said that celebrating festivals towould be taken up soon. gether with amity is the hallmark of He said directions in this our glorious cultural ethos. regard have been issued The Minister said that Vitasta already to the concerned celebration symbolizes the virtue authorities for formulaof piety and devotion adding that the tradition of celebrating Vitasta tion of DPRs. Hundreds of dishere together by Kashmiri Panduit’s and Muslims symbolizes the strong placed Kashmiri Pundits who arrived here from bond of harmony and brotherhood. Jammu took part in the The Minister said that commuat the shrine complex. The local AdYatra and offered prayers at Veth- ministration and Vetasta Devasthan nal harmony had been the “substratum” of the pluralistic culture Vitru on Veth Truwahy near Verinag Prabandak Committee (VDPC) had in south Kashmir. and heritage of Jammu and Kashmade arrangements for the smooth The main feature of the festival mir. He assured Kashmiri migrants, Lone News Agency Kangan Khan conduct News Agency of Yatra Ganderbal and the festival and and Yatra were Puja Archana held especially those belonging from SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18:
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Seminar on “Faculty Development in Hr Education Issues and Challenges” held at A.S College
tutes fountains of prosperity and development, the Minister for Higher Education, Mr Mohammad Akbar Lone Wednesday urged upon college teachers to impart quality education enriched with innovative technological trends and inculcate quest for excellence among students so that they can prove their talent in global level competitions and become torch bearers for the nation.The Minister was addressing a National Seminar on “Faculty Development in Higher
the theme and come up with a strategy to effectively meet the challenges confronting faculty development in higher education, adding that interactive
ic and creative academic environment, to tap the nature talent for the development of professional skills and all round personality.The Minister said the rapid expansion of the higher education field demands excellent and skilful faculty with multi character capability for which these seminars work as ingredients and urged upon participants to avail maximum advantage from such seminars.
6 lakh migratory birds stayed at Hokersar
and Chief Wildlife Warden, Mr A. K. Singh Wednesday visited Hokersar and took stock of initiatives taken for the beautification of the wetland besides on-going development works coming up in and around it. The Hokersar, spread over 7.50 km, is a natural wetland situated in the outskirts of Srinagar city. The Minister was informed that Rs. 15 lakh have been expended on the construction of office complex
Mir visits Mountain Research Centre for Field crops Khudwani Kulgam ANANTNAG, SEPTEMBER 18 Minister for Agricultural Ghulam Hassan Mir Wednesday visited SKUAST Mountain Research and Field Centre at Khudwani Kulgam. The minister was accompanied by V.C. SKUAST, Director Agriculture Kashmir, Director Research SKUAST and DDC Anantnag Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone. The Minister was apprised about various agricultural techniques being practiced by SKUAST for developing disease resistant varieties of paddy which is a staple food of Kashmir valley. During the visit Minister checked various varieties of paddy being developed in a controlled manner in the research institute. Speaking on the occasion the Minister emphasised on the need to curb the blast diseases of Rice which is a major factor for low productivity of Rice in the valley. He suggested that scientists of SKUAST should adopt farmer centric approach to arrive at better solutions to local problems as per the needs of the farmers. He directed all the Agriculture
Officers to project the bottlenecks faced by the farmers in the field to Research and Development Section of SKUAST so that a clear solutions can be sorted out. While interacting with the of-
ister said, directing the authorities that a regulated and organized market be developed where these farmers can market their products and attract more and more people towards these genetically
Two improved varieties of Rice “Mushk boji” and “kamad” which are blast free have been grown over 150 kanals of land at Sagam and Larnoo Kokernag, the Minister said, directing the authorities that a regulated and organized market be developed where these farmers can market their products and attract more and more people towards these genetically improved varieties of Rice. ficers and scientists of SKUAST, the Minister asked for involving all farmers and not just progressive farmers while replacing or introducing new or hybrid seeds in the fields. Two mproved varieties of Rice “Mushk boji” and “kamad” which are blast free have been grown over 150 kanals of land at Sagam and Larnoo Kokernag, the Min-
improved varieties of Rice.Speaking on the occasion VC SKUAST informed that University is aiming at demonstrating SRI technology to the farmers which almost doubles the productivity and reduces the water requirement for paddy which is a semi aquatic plant. The technology will be utilised to make the State self-sufficient in food grains.
Society for Human Welfare & Education presents demands to Governor SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18 A deputation of the Society for Human Welfare and Education, Srinagar, working for the education and welfare of the physically challenged children,
called on N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan, here Wednesday. The 6-member deputation was led by M. Ahmad, Incharge of the organization. The demands presented by the
deputation included, interalia, provision of a School Bus for the School for Deaf and Dumb and visually impaired children run by the Society and providing adequate financial support to the organization for carrying
out its activities. The deputationists briefed the Governor that this Society is running three educational institutions which include School for Deaf and Dumb Children, School and Home for visually
impaired and a school for normal children. The Society is also imparting vocational training to the physically challenged children. While announcing a support of Rs. 3.50 lakh to the
Society for promoting the education and welfare of the physically challenged children, the Governor observed that the issues raised by the deputationists would be taken up with the State Government.
have a glimpse of the festivities and utilized the occasion to reunite with their old friends presently living in other areas. “We are incomplete without each other,” the members from both the communities said on meeting each other. The General Secretary of Vetasta Devasthan Prabandak Committee (VDPC) Veerinag, R K Bhat, said that the Vitasta is the holy source of the river of Kashmir, Vitasta, which is also alternately called as Jehlum. The Hindus believe the holy twin springs at Vitasta to be the virgin Roopa (Kumari Roopa) of Mata Parvati and the Hindus also believe that the Parvati after her marriage with Shiva came in the form of a water sprout at Verinag which is at one kilometer distance from the Veth-Vitru springs, he added.
of wildlife department so far against the estimated cost of Rs. 30 lakh while on construction of staff quarters Rs. 16 lakh stands incurred out of Rs. 32 lakh earmarked for the project. It was given out that during last season 6 lakh migratory birds which included grey leg geese, mallard, ducks, pochards, peasant tail Jasana came from Siberia, China, Central Asia and North Europe and had stayed in the wetland. MLA, Irfan Shah raised the issue of the people living in the adjacent villages of the wetland and demanded installation of lights on 3 km long Zainakot-GundHasibhat bund besides its mecadamization to facilitate the public moment, particularly during night hours. The Minister directed concerned to prepare a project for installation of solar lights besides developing cycle track on the bund.
MLA also pleaded for granting ownership rights to those who have occupied the land since 1947. The people while talking to the Minister said that the water entering from Doodganga stream has posed major threat to the wetland and demanded its diversion or stoppage in order to bring back the pristine glory of the wetland. “It is our collective responsibility to safeguard the wetland for posterity” said the Minister and warned people not to make any attempt of encroach on wetland. He said those who will commit this mistake would have to face the legal action as per standing guidelines of Supreme Court. Regional Wildlife Warden, M.A.Tak, Wildlife Warden, Mohammad Maqbool Baba and other senior officers of the department were also present on the occasion.
Rs. 47 cr to be utilized in Gurez, Bandipora under RR plan SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 18: An amount of Rs. 47 crore will be utilized on construction of improvement for HT/LT network, hospital, road sector and other different developmental works in Gurez and Bandipora under (RR) Plan. This decision was taken in a meeting of officers of NHPC and Revenue authorities held under the Chairmanship of Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Nazir Ahmad Gurezi here Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Science and Technology Feroz Ahmad Khan, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Shalindera Kumar, District Development Commissioner Bandipora, M.Y Zargar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ghulam-Mohiu-Din and other senior officers of NHPC. Threadbare discussion was held on early release of compensation to the affected families due to construction of Kishan-ganga Hydle Power Project and rehabilitation of project affected families. The Minister directed the NHPC authorities to develop Wanpora village of Gurez Tehsil as Model Village. He asked them to start construction work on lanes, drains besides installation of street lights and beautification of khuls immediately. The Minister directed the concerned to release immediately the balanced amount to the land owners as compensation on account of acquisition of land. Gurezi directed the District Development Commissioner Bandipora to acquire land immediately for those families who have been affected due to construction of Kishan-ganga Hydle Power Project.
Red Cross Society to encourage students partaking JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 18 District Red Cross Society Jammu (DRCS) organised a three-day workshop to generate awareness among the general public and students community in particular about the Red Cross and Childline activities. Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Ajeet Kumar Sahu who is also the Chairman of District Red Cross Society Jammu was the chief guest on the occasion The workshop was organized at Red Cross Bhawan Kachi Chhawani Jammu and wherein head of the institutions from all zones of district Jammu were invited to encourage the students to take part in Red Cross activities.While interacting with the Principals DDC said the Red Cross means missionary zeal and wished that a sea of
humanity would join hands to serve all those in distress and wished that Red Cross Volunteers from schools would render their services to save precious lives.It was informed that District Red Cross Society has planned to open local wings of junior red cross in every educational institutions. Hence one Red Cross coordinator will be appointed amongst the teachers/masters of the school. They will further nominate two students each from every institution as “Red Cross Ambassador”. One of the ambassador will be preferably a girl student. The coordinator and the ambassadors shall be responsible for organizing various activities of Red Cross within the institution. They shall also decide utilization of contribution being collected at institution level
and extend the activities of Red Cross to the institution. The participants were also made aware of the CHILDLINE being run in the district by the DRCS Jammu. The childline is functioning for the children in distress in the district and any one can approach the childline services by dialling 1098 from any telephone. Earlier, the workshop was inaugurated by Additional DC Jammu, Ms Sushma Chauhan. She highlighted the humanitarian endeavours of Red Cross and requested the august gathering to contribute in every possible way to strengthen its objectives. The others who spoke on the occasion include Suresh Sharma, Executive Secretary, DRSC Jammu, Director Childline, Dinesh Gupta, Veteran Educationist, O P Gupta.
HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Too much stress from overwork could have your nerves on edge today, Aries. When someone makes an offhand remark, you might see insult where none is intended. Don’t get so jumpy that you imagine traitors behind every door. Work alone if you can, and take a walk to clear your head. This will put you in a better frame of mind and a more relaxed space.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Squabbles may break out among members of your group, Taurus. You might wonder what the big deal is since what they’re arguing over seems rather silly. Apparently it’s important to them! If you feel up to it, get your friends out of their emotional chaos and view the subject more objectively. It might not calm them down, but at least you’ll have done something!
Gemini May 21-June 21
Someone may skip out on responsibilities today, Gemini, causing extra tasks to fall to everyone else, including you. This might stir up some anger and resentment and it’s definitely going to cause more stress. Delegate tasks if you can. Put yours in order of urgency and then take them one at a time slowly and carefully. If the less important ones have to wait until tomorrow, so be it!
Cancer June 22-July 22
If you’ve been planning to set off on a trip soon, Cancer, make a list of what you need to do beforehand and check off each task as you complete it. Otherwise you might panic at the last minute because you’ve forgotten something important. Stay calm even if it seems impossible. You’re less likely to forget anything if you stay focused.
Leo
July 23-August 22 You may have been worried about money lately, Leo. Today a family member could make an expenditure that you view as unnecessary and irresponsible. Before you become angry know that all may not be as it seems! If you look at the situation objectively, you may see that you aren’t in dire financial straits and the expenditure didn’t take that much out of the family coffers.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Today you might find it necessary to turn down an invitation to a social event, Virgo, and the host might for some reason seem offended. Your friend is probably overworked and stressed and apt to overreact to just about any situation. Relax a little. Explain things to your friend and then propose that you get together at another time. That’s all you can do now.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Have you been doing a lot of walking lately? If so, Libra, your feet may be sore. This could affect your energy level considerably, not to mention your ability to get any work done. Concentrate on routine tasks that require little thought and can be done sitting down. Stay out of any squabbles! Relax in a hot bath tonight.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 An event could find a current or potential love partner paying a lot of attention to others, Scorpio. You might feel neglected and unloved, as though your friend is doing this to hurt you. This probably isn’t the case. Your partner is just trying to be sociable and doesn’t realize that it upsets you. Do some mingling. Your friend might have the same reaction as you and come running!
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Do you sometimes go about things backward, Sagittarius? Are you caught up in the rat race of trying to have more money and security with the idea that eventually you’ll earn the freedom to do what makes you happy? The happiness factor actually works in reverse. You must first be who you are and then take the necessary actions in order to have what you really want.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
An angry call from someone who lives far away might catch you off guard today, Capricorn. In your mind, the person has no reason to be angry and is blowing things out of proportion. They probably won’t listen to reason. Say as calmly as you can that you’ll get in touch tomorrow and then hang up. Give this person time to calm down before even trying to straighten things out.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Today you might spend a lot of time looking for a lost object, Aquarius. This item may only have sentimental value. Still, it’s important to you that you find it. This isn’t a good day to search. You’re in a rather frenzied state and could look right at it without seeing it. Wait until tomorrow to look. What you seek is probably nearby and just hidden in some way.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 A minor quarrel or separation could take place with a love partner, Pisces, probably over something that seems trivial. It’s likely to get your dander up to the point where you may never want to see this person again. Go for a workout or brisk walk to clear your head, get the endorphins going, and view the situation more objectively. Then phone your friend and work it out.
EDItOrIAL/OpInIOn Zabarwan Times Thursday, 19 September 2013
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t is said that there are no permanent friends or foes in politics and everything depends on the convenience of the political parties who have different interests at different times. If we go by the coalitions at the central level we can find that yesterdays foes are today's friends and today's friends are tomorrow's foes. There was a time when Mamta was an important ally of the UPA and Janta Dal led by Sharad Yadav was ruling the roast in NDA. But with the time all of them fell apart and are in search of new partners so that there political interests are well protected. Similarly, in the states several coalition governments initially thrived well but after sometime different parties adopted different ways and selected new allies. National Conference was also once an important partner in the NDA government and the present Chief Minister Omer Abdullah was holding the charge of Min. of State for External Affairs. Now the party is with UPA at the centre and sharing power with Congress at the state. However the recent developments and criticism both the parties indulged in against each other has brought them at the edge of parting company. the statement of the senior congress leader and union health minister Gh. Nabi Azad in Leh has generated a new debate because recently the chief minister Omer Abdullah had indicated that the coalition and future alliance with congress will go on. however, Mr. Azad's statement that the party can even exercise the option of having coalition with PDP to keep the BJP at bay is indicative of the fact that congress has not closed any channel and has not finalized its strategy regarding pre-poll or post poll alliance. The statement has also sounded alarming bells for National Conference which according to political observers is on a weak turf because of its performance which they say has not been found according to the expectations. These observer's cite the failure of NC lead government viz a viz tackling of unemployment problem, the nonimplementation or poor implementation of developmental schemes, erratic power supply, failures' in maintaining law and order and sustenance of peace process, increasing corruption and the recent happenings in Kishtiwar, Ramban and Shopian as major setbacks. The NC government has still a year and a half to go and if really wants to improve its poll fortunes, it should go all out to improve its sagging image.
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Thursday, 19 September 2013
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K.D Maini The militants after crossing Kangagali pass through Thandikassi and lead towards Ghambir Mughlan, Kopra Kazian and then towards Rattan Peer belt of mountains. But in this very area on the tip of local people more than 60% militants crossing the Line of Control were killed during recent encounters. During recent past, number of people of this area have gone to Gulf Countries especially in Saudi Arabia and Therefore, huge money has been pumped in these villages. The Government has also provided employment opportunities to skilled and unskilled persons and services to the educated youths. At least one family member is employed either in state Govt, or in belt forces. Due to decentralization of district plan, almost all these villages are getting proper share of funds and facilities like power supplies, water supplies, schools, health institutions, training centres. Old-age pensions are also being provided to the public. Under Special Central Assistance to Tribal SubPlan (SCA to TSP), Border Area Development Programme (BADP), District Plan and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), the public is getting full benefits of these schemes. Kalakote area is having hilly and cut off terrain. Most of the villages are scattered. There are 68 villages in the tehsil of which 37 villages are dominated by Hindu population and 31 villages are dominated by Muslim population. The Gujjar and Bakerwals are dominating in 13 villages while 55 villages are dominated by the Pahari people comprising of Hindus, Hindu-Rajputs, Brahmins and scheduled castes while the Muslim population is comprised of Rajputs, Jarals, Maliks, Qureshis apart from Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes. Most of the area is educationally backward. No doubt that Thermal Power Project was started about 30 years back but later on it was also closed as the quality of coal for this station was not suitable. Initially Kalakote was a part of Nowshera tehsil but for speedy development of the area, new Kalakote tehsil was created. There was no militancy in this area in previous years because the militant groups who were crossing the Line of
Actual control from Veer Badreshawar side moved towards Chingus, Kesar Gala, Sialsui, Tattapani and then they were left for Doda area and the Kalakote track was used by them as a route for going towards Doda, Udhampur and Gool Gulabgarh side. But recently, militants have started their activities in Kalakote area also. Number of encounters have taken place in Kesar Gala and Tattapani area and more than 50 dreaded terrorists have been killed in this belt. The security arrangements have been tightened but due to the scatted nature of the houses in cut off areas, there is apprehension of strike by militants on the innocent people. Sunderbani is the smallest tehsil comprising of 42 villages. All these villages are dominated by Hindu population. However, scattered Muslim population including Gujjars and Bakerwals are also available in the Tehsil. Mostly Bakerwals are residing in scattered manner who migrate to the Dhokes and Margs in search of pastures in summer season. Most of the villages are connected with the roads. Other infrastructure is also available and functional. People are well aware about the developmental process and they are getting full benefits of the schemes. Militants could not establish their hideouts in this area. However, some incidents do occur in Sunderbani also because some groups of militants continue to cross Line of Actual Control through Meenka Mahadev area and after passing Lamberi and Kalakote, they move towards Doda and Udhampur Districts. Nowshera tehsil is comprised of 53 villages. Out of which 40 villages are dominated by Hindu population, 11 by Muslims population and 2 by Sikh population. Nowshera is a prosperous tehsil of Rajouri district. People are engaged in developmental activities. Most of the area is connected with roads and other infrastructural facilities are also available. Army is also having their own road network and liaison with the public. Most of the area of Nowshera Tehsil remained free from militancy activities. Rajouri town is situated on the conflence of Sukh Tao and Sailani Nallah. The town is comprised of 10 wards, 2800 houses and about 1200 shops apart from 120
Industrial units. The town is having one Gurudwara seven temples and eight mosques apart from one Id Gah, Dushera Ground and three Ziarats. Except Ward No. 10, the other wards are dominated by the Hindu population. There are only 19 Sikh families residing in the town. Total population of the town is 15274 souls out of which 9847 are Hindus, 5142 Muslims and 285 are Sikhs. Among Hindus, more than 70% population belongs to business community while the remaining are either employed or agriculturalist. Most of the Muslim families of the town are also having their own business, ventures and industrial units. Muslim population of the town is dominated by the Kashmiris apart from Jarals, Malyars, Maliks, Gujjar and Bakerwals. Kashmiris are comprised of Wanis, Bhats, Dars etc. This is well established community. No doubt that both Hindus and Muslims are having cordial relation with each other, they are nationalists and patriotic but they need to have more faith in each other. The origin of this disconfidence and rivalry can be traced from the history because in 1194 AD, last Hindu Raja Amna Paul was killed by Noor-ud-din alias Neel Sinha and after killing the family members of Amna Paul, he became the Ruler. This had hurt the sentiments of Hindus. Noor-ud-din and his descendents, governed the principality upto 26th October, 1846. During their rule, secular traditions remained prevalant in the principality. But in 1846 AD when Maharaj a Gulab Singh purchased J&K State from the Britishers on 15th March, 1846 with Rs.75.00 lacs, Rajouri principality also came under his occupation. But the last Jaral Raja Raheem Ullah Khan refused to hand over the principality to Raja Gulab Singh. Then Maharaja Gulab Singh reached Rajouri with his forces and compelled Raja Raheem Ullah Khan to vacate the principality. This way, Raja Raheem Ullah Khan and his kith and kins were excommunicated from the principality. All the prominent people of the area belonging to Jaral sect were directed to vacate the principality. In these circumstances, Raheem Ullah and others left Rajouri. This incident had hurt the sentiments of the majority people and
they tried to fight against Maharaja to regain their past glory. In 1914 and 1932, people revolted against Dogra rulers. Number of times they remained targeting the Hindu business community who migrated from most of the villages in Rajouri District during Dogra rule and were exploiting the innocent people. Most of the houses of business community in country side were burnt and they were compelled to take shelter in Rajouri town. This too had developed differences between the two communities in the town. During the happenings of 1947, when Rajouri town was captured by the infiltrators on 13th November, 1947, thousands of minority people were killed by the infiltrators. After liberation of Rajouri town on 13th April, 1948 by the Indian Army, the minority people again came back to Rajouri and re-established themselves mostly in Rajouri town. But their hatred remained unbeaten because number of their kith and kins were slaughtered during the happenings of 1947. The wounds among the minority are the root causes of the repeated disturbances. This hatred resulted a number of riots and incidents which continue occurring in Rajouri town from time to time on one plea or the other. Both the communities are vibrant and intolerant and so sensitive that even on some minor issues, they create law and order problem and curfew has to be imposed for days together. There is need of removing this mistrust among the community. This can be done by the well reputed secular and noncontroversial volunteers/ organisations only apart from the efforts of District administration. There is no social injustice among the people. The people are enjoying equal rights. They are getting proportionate shares among employment, business and industries. But unemployment problem is very common among all the ethnic sects of Rajouri. There is no industrial environment. Business is only in few hands. On the other hand due to eradication of illiteracy among the masses from rural areas, thousands of unemployed educated youths are pouring in the lists of unemployed persons every year. (To be Continued.........)
Investment Opportunities for NRIs in India
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he Government has taken various steps to promote investments by Indians living abroad, in India. The Government plays a pivotal role in investment promotion, through dissemination of information on the investment climate and opportunities in India and by advising prospective investors including the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) about the investment policies and procedures and opportunities.For the purpose of investments in India, it should be known that a NRI is a person residing outside India, but who is a citizen of India or is a Person of Indian Origin. A Person of Indian Origin is one who or whose ancestors was an Indian national and who is presently h o l d i n g a n y o t h e r c o u n t r y ’s citizenship/nationality. The Government has a liberal and transparent policy for Foreign Direct Investment, including investments from NRIs, wherein most of the sectors are open to FDI under the automatic route. NRIs can make investment in India under various schedules of Foreign Exchange Management (Issue or Transfer of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2000 as amended from time to time. Investment under FDI Scheme contained in Schedule 1 of these Regulations, permits 100 per cent NRI investments, under the automatic route, in the sector of townships, housing, built-up infrastructure and constructiondevelopment projects (which include, but are not restricted to, housing, commercial premises, hotels, resorts, hospitals, educational institutions, recreational facilities, city and regional level infrastructure), without the conditionalities attached to FDI in such projects. It also grants a special dispensation for NRI investments in the sectors of Scheduled Air Transport Services/Domestic Scheduled Passenger Airlines, Non-Scheduled Air Transport Services, Ground Handling Services, wherein 100 per cent NRI investment is
shares/convertible debentures of an Indian small savings or Public Provident Fund company whether by public issue or (PPF). The Government, in order to private placement or right issue. In terms of promote NRIs to bring in money into India, Schedule 5 to Notification No. FEMA 20, extended some more facilities to them. an NRI may, without limit, purchase on Banks are free to determine the interest repatriation basis, Government dated rates on both savings deposits and term securities (other than bearer securities) or deposits of maturity of one year and above treasury bills or units of domestic mutual under the Non-Resident External (NRE) funds; bonds issued by a PSU in India; deposits and savings deposits under Nonnon-convertible debentures of a company Resident Ordinary (NRO) account. An incorporated in India; bonds/units issued NRE account is one which can be opened by Infrastructure Debt Funds, Perpetual only by the non-resident himself and not debt instruments and debt capital through the holder of the power of attorney. instruments issued by banks in India and Only NRIs can become joint account shares in Public Sector Enterprises being holders in the case of NRE account. On the dis-invested by the Government. other hand, NRO accounts may be held According to the terms of the same jointly with residents and /or with NRIs. Along with this, the banks may also sanction Rupee loans in India or foreign currency loans The Government, in order to promote NRIs outside India to either the account holder or third party to the extent of the balance in the NRE/ Foreign Currency Non Resident to bring in money into India, extended (Bank) account, subject to the margin requirements. To help NRIs to maintain some more facilities to them. Banks are free FCNR deposits in other currency as well, since October 2011, FCNR (B) accounts have to determine the interest rates on both been permitted to be opened in any freely convertible currency. Moreover, NRIs are, since September 2011, also eligible to open savings deposits and term deposits of NRE/FCNR account with resident. The has also set up ‘Invest India’, a maturity of one year and above under the Government joint venture company between the Department of Industrial Policy and Non-Resident External (NRE) deposits and Promotion and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, as a not-for-profit, single window facilitator, savings deposits under Non-Resident for prospective overseas investors, to act as a structured mechanism for attracting Ordinary (NRO) account. investment. On the other hand, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has paid up capital/paid up value of the Schedule, a NRI or an Overseas Corporate established Overseas Indian Facilitation company. This limit can be increased by Body may, without limit, purchase on non- Centre to facilitate potential NRIs and the Indian company to 24 per cent by repatriation basis, dated Government overseas corporate bodies of overseas passing a Board resolution and special securities (other than bearer securities), Indians which want to invest in India. Annual General Meeting resolution. Apart treasury bills, units of domestic mutual OIFC has organised several investment from this, an NRI, barring certain sectors, funds, units of Money Market Mutual and interactive meets/roadshows in according to Schedule 4 to Notification Funds in India, or National Plan/Savings different countries. It has also organised No. FEMA 20, may without any limit Certificates. However, NRIs have not ‘Market Place’ during the annual Pravasi purchase on non-repatriation basis being given the permission to invest in Bharatiya Divas event in India. allowed under the automatic route. Along with these, NRIs can also invest in share/convertible debentures of an Indian company under FDI scheme subject to terms and conditions specified in Schedule 1 to Notification No. FEMA 20. An NRI can purchase and sell shares/convertible debentures of an Indian company on both repatriation and non-repatriation basis under Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS), through registered broker or recognised Stock Exchanges in India. The individual limit for NRI under PIS is five per cent of the paid up capital/paid up value of each series of convertible debentures of an Indian company and aggregate limit for all NRIs taken together is one per cent of the
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‘Chewing betel leaf may help fight cancer’
Chewing ‘paan’ or betel leaf could help fight a form of bone marrow cancer, a group of Indian researchers say. A molecule derived from betel leaf may be beneficial to patients suffering from a cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells and the body refuses to respond to common drugs, said a study by scientists in Kolkata and Mumbai. An alcoholic extract of the betel leaves helps patients suffering from chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) -- the most common form of leukaemia in adults in India -- holding out hope of improved treatment. The research was carried out by the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), the Institute of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, Kolkata, and Piramal Life Sciences, Mumbai. “We have conducted a study and seen that the compound hydroxychavicol
(HCH) is the major component of the alcoholic extract of the betel leaves and it might contribute, at least in part, to the observed antiCML activity of the leaf extract,” Santu Bandyopadhyay of the department of Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorders at IICB, an institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, told us. The research was based on a 2011 report in journal Frontiers in Bioscience (Elite Edition). According to the study, published this year in the Cancer Science journal - the official journal of the Japanese Cancer Association - HCH and its analogues not only induced killing of the cancerous CML cells but also led to the death of the drug-resistant cancer cells with minimal harm to normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). PBMC are blood cells that are an important component of the immune sys-
tem. CML is principally an adult disease with a yearly incidence of one in 100,000 in India. Men are affected more often than women. The slow-progressing blood and bone marrow disease usually occurs during or after the middle age, and rarely occurs in children. The leukaemia cells can build up in the blood and bone marrow. So there is less room for healthy white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. When this happens, infection, anaemia or easy bleeding may occur. So far, the drug imatinib has been used successfully to treat CML, but mutations have made the leukaemic cells unresponsive to the medicine. None of the available approved drugs has been effective in dodging the responsible mutation - called T315I. According to the report in Frontiers in Bioscience (Elite Edition), the alcoholic extract of paan leaves causes the imatinib-resistant cells to undergo a self-destructive process called apoptosis. The extract also shows activity against T315I mutation, the report said. Chewing ‘paan’ or betel leaf could help fight a form of bone marrow cancer, a group of Indian researchers say. A molecule derived from betel leaf may be beneficial to patients suffering from a cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells and the body refuses to respond to common drugs, said a study by scientists in Kolkata and Mumbai. An alcoholic extract of the betel leaves helps patients suffering from chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) -- the most common form of leukaemia in adults in India -- holding out hope of improved treatment. The research was car-
ried out by the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), the Institute of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, Kolkata, and Piramal Life Sciences, Mumbai. “We have conducted a study and seen that the compound hydroxychavicol (HCH) is the major component of the alcoholic extract of the betel leaves and it might contribute, at least in part, to the observed antiCML activity of the leaf extract,” Santu Bandyopadhyay of the department of Cancer Biology and Inflammatory Disorders at IICB, an institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, told us. The research was based on a 2011 report in journal Frontiers in Bioscience (Elite Edition). According to the study, published this year in the Cancer Science journal - the official journal of the Japanese Cancer Association - HCH and its analogues not only induced killing of the cancerous CML cells but also led to the death of the drug-resistant cancer cells with minimal harm to normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). PBMC are blood cells that are an important component of the immune system. CML is principally an adult disease with a yearly incidence of one in 100,000 in India. Men are affected more often than women. The slow-progressing blood and bone marrow disease usually occurs during or after the middle age, and rarely occurs in children. The leukaemia cells can build up in the blood and bone marrow. So there is less room for healthy white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets.
6 Habits that give you a paunch
TOI lists out the things that contribute to your burgeoning waistline. We tend to overlook on certain habits that affect our life. We list down seven such habits that give you a belly pudge and how you can get rid of the unwanted fat gathering around your increasing waistline... Skipping meals When you skip meals, you end up overeating later and the fat inevitably finds a way to your midsection. Make it a point to eat small to medium-sized meals every three to four hours daily. Says nutritionist Jivesh Shetty, "We have to trick our body into having smaller meals every two to three hours to keep our metabolic rate high, not making us feel hungry and binge later."Binge drinkingWhen you binge-drink, you are inviting flab to settle down on your mid-section. Alcohol contains lots of calories and you often tend to feel hungry while you are drinking. If you want to go out drinking
with friends, make sure you opt for red wine — it helps fight paunch. Nutritionist Namita Nanal, says, "The consumption of alcohol in moderation is fine during weight maintenance. You can choose to have wine as it is a rich source of antioxidants."Crazy about crunchesSit-ups tone the muscles and does not affect the layer of fat covering them. Doing 50 or 100 crunches will not make your jeans fitting loose. Instead of doing 50 crunches a day, it is advisable to jog or brisk walk in the park or
Cut down on red meat, save the planet!
Cutting out on consumption of red and processed meat consumption would not only prompt a fall in chronic diseases, but our carbon footprint would shrink by 28 million tonnes a year, a study suggests. Food and drink accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions attributable to UK consumers, with livestock farming accounting for around half of this proportion, owing to the large quantity of cereals and soy imported for animal feed. Even when imported foods are taken out of the equation, the government's 2050 target for an 80 percent cut in the UK's carbon footprint will be "unattainable" without a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming, the authors, citing the Committee on Climate Change, said. Previously published evidence shows that the risks of coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bowel cancer rise by 42 per cent, 19 per cent, and 18 per cent respectively, with every additional 50 grams of red and processed meat eaten daily. The authors used responses to the 2000-2001 British National Diet and Nutrition Survey to estimate
red and processed meat intake across the UK population and published data from life cycle analyses to quantify average greenhouse gas emissions for 45 different food categories. They then devised a feasible "counterfactual" alternative, based on a doubling of the proportion of survey respondents who said they were vegetarian—to 4.7 per cent of men and 12.3 per cent of women—and the remainder adopting the same diet as those in the bottom fifth of red and processed meat consumption. According to the survey, those in the top five of consumption list, ate 2.5 times as much as those in the bottom fifth. Therefore, adopting the diet of those eating the least red and processed
meat would mean cutting average consumption from 91 to 53 grams a day for men and from 54 to 30 grams for women. The calculations showed that this would significantly cut the risk of coronary artery disease, diabetes, and bowel cancer by between 3 and 12 per cent across the population as a whole. And this reduction in risk would be more than twice as much as the population averages for those at the top end of consumption who moved to the bottom end. Furthermore, the expected reduction in greenhouse gas emissions would amount to 0.45 tonnes per person per year, or just short of 28 million tonnes of the equivalent of CO2 a year.
Daily dose of walnuts boost sperm quality
on the treadmill for half an hour daily to get rid of the belly pudge. Nanal says, "Only doing too much of crunches will not help. A proper combination of a good workout along with diet will help you to lose the fat faster."Consuming 'lite' products Remember that opting for sugar-free sweets, yoghurt, low-fat snacks or diet sodas will not help in the long run. These artificial sweeteners trigger your metabolism to increase the storage of fat. Staying away from bread
Whole-grain breads and cereals allow insulin to rise and gradually reduce the chances of adding fat to your belly. Make it a point of include wild rice, whole wheat chappatis and oatmeal in your meal plan once a day. Says Shetty, "Bread made from whole wheat and other processed grains have usually more fibre and are usually no different from homemade chapattis. It is healthy to have some amount of carbohydrates to help in the digestion process."Fatty foods: a big no-noNot all kinds of fats are unhealthy. Monounsaturated fats are good for you. Nutritionists opine that if you consume one-quarter of an avocado either in your sandwich or salad, you will lose the fat around your belly soon. Nanal adds, "Good fats are essential for your body. For example, you can have nuts, healthy oils like sunflower and olive oil. Avoiding them completely will not benefit your body completely.
salons, says Satnam Kaur of Kutz- the Salon. She goes on to add: "From pedicure to manicure, to regular hair colouring, 40 plus, upwardly mobile people today have a holistic approach towards beauty. And it's a myth that women alone have a penchant for beauty treatments. We have so many men coming over for expensive facials, hair colouring, manicures and spas."Vast marketAccording to Mubarak Kanoje of Bellezza, there are three major players, and in all, 100 players Nagpur, which are catering to the beauty and skincare needs of Nagpurians. "In our eight centres here, we get around 6000 customers every month, out of which 40 per cent (ie 2400) fall in the 40 plus category. And they are pretty cool about spending Rs 3000Rs 5000 a month on antiwrinkle treatments, skin whitening, global hair colouring, facials etc.
After a hot and sweaty summer, the monsoon comes as a relief but the humid and damp weather takes a toll on the skin and eyes. Experts advise how small changes in the skin care routine during the season can keep the skin glowing and eyes fresh. Monsoon brings humidity and it's bad news for all type of skins: Oily skin: The skin type is mainly the result of genetically determined hormonal changes. To treat oily skin one needs to remove excess oil by cleansing it twice or thrice a day, but not more than that. "Limit washing your face to two or three times a day as too much washing will stimulate your skin to produce more oil. Avoid heavy cleansing creams. Scrub your face on a regular basis. This will help unclog the pores and remove the layer of dead cells from your skin," cosmetic surgeon Anup Dhir said. It is advised to use warm water while washing face as it dissolves skin oil better than lukewarm or cold water.Other than that, one also uses mud-pack. Homemade pack made with "Chane ka atta and raw milk" can help in keeping skin refreshing and glowing.
Eating 2.5 ounces of walnuts per day improves semen quality in healthy young men, researchers say. According to a new study by UCLA researchers, eating 75 grams of walnuts a day improves the vitality, motility, and morphology of sperm in healthy men aged 21 to 35. Dr. Wendie Robbins and her colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles decided to investigate whether increasing polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), which are critical for sperm maturation and membrane function, would increase sperm quality in men consuming a Western-style diet. The best sources of dietary PUFAs in a Western-style diet include fish and fish oil supplements, flax seed, and walnuts, the latter of which are rich sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a natural plant source of omega-3. With support by the California Walnut Commission, Dr. Robbins' team selected 117 healthy men between the ages of 21 and 35 who ate a Western-style diet and split them into two groups: one (58 men) who would avoid eating tree nuts and another (59 men) who would eat 75 grams of walnuts per day. Previous studies had indicated that 75 grams of walnuts would be a dose at which blood lipid levels would change, but at which healthy young men would
not gain weight. Before the experiment began and then again 12 weeks later, the men's semen quality was analyzed according to conventional parameters of male fertility, including sperm concentration, vitality, motility, morphology, and chromosome abnormalities. After 12 weeks, the team found no significant changes in body-mass index, body weight, or activity level in either group. The men consuming walnuts, however, had significantly increased levels of omega-6 and omega-3 (ALA) fatty acids and experienced improvement
in sperm vitality, motility, and morphology. Those eating walnuts also had fewer chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm following the walnut dietary intervention. The control group, on the other hand, experienced no changes. Although this research indicates that eating 75 grams of walnuts per day can positively affect a young man's sperm quality, it is still unknown whether the benefits would apply to young men with fertility problems and whether they would actually translate into increased fertility.
Keep your skin glowing during monsoon
While FMCGs are happily focusing on the teens and youngsters to sell their goodies, it's the 40 plus consumer that has emerged as the clear winner in the beauty and skincare arena! Cosmetics makers such as Hindustan Unilever, L'Oreal and Procter & Gamble too are now focusing more on this graying, but ambitious segment. TOI gives you a lowdown on the way salons are treating this new-age royalty...Age-defying tacticsA FICCI report on the beauty industry released late last month says, India, with an increasingly affluent population, is likely to witness 'fast' growth from higher age segments. "In the quest to look good, we have many swish Nagpurians coming to our salon for botox injections, fillers, stem facials and hair treatment," says Sapna Saxena of VLCC, and adds, "Fillers, which cost Rs 30,000 onwards and botox treatments, which
start from Rs 10,000 onwards, have many takers. After all, in this day and age, 40s are the new 20s and nobody wants crow's feet or lines on the face. "Regal pampering"Since, skin is the first victim of ageing, people are ready to splurge on its maintenance," says Shruti Rajput of Lakme Salon, adding, "Sixty five percent of our clients in skincare segment are 40 plus women, whereas in haircare, we have 50 percent women in this age-bracket. To have a hydrated, supple skin, they are ready to spend Rs 2500 onwards for each sitting. And the treatments last for two to three sittings on an average. Right from antipigmentation treatment to under eye treatment, Nagpurians today want the very best!"Holistic approachIt's not just the skin or hair-related problems, but also the need to stay well-groomed at all times, that's responsible for these regular pilgrimage to the
Dry skin: Dryness is a sign of dehydration and lack of skin repairing vitamins. During monsoon the problem worsens. One requires cream based cleanser, says Dr. Geetika Mittal, medical director of the International Skin and AntiAging Centre (ISAAC). "A moisturizer increases the water content of the outer layers of the skin and gives it a soft, moist look and it is always advised one with dry skin opt for alcohol free toner," said Mittal. Also, apply glycerin and rose water mixture to keep skin soft. Combination skin: This type of skin is characterised with the Tportion as oily and the cheeks are usually normal or dry in condition. Since it combines both the oily and dry skin it should be treated as if it were two different types of skin, said Dhir."The dry area requires gentle cleansing and regular moisturizing. The oily part needs to be deeply cleansed and toned with regular scrubbing," Dhir said. Moonsoon also brings skin infectionsFungal and bacterial infections are common during rainy season. Moist and damp skin leads to these infections. Also, one can get rashes and ringworm and even
skin gets discoloured. Dhir advises keeping the body dry is the basic tip to tackle the infections."Switch to cotton clothes as they allow your body to breathe. Allow damp hair to dry before you tie them again. To circumvent allergies from mosquito bites, wear full-sleeved clothes and use a mosquito repellent cream and head for air-conditioned rooms. Bathe twice a day to keep the problems at bay," he added. Eye infection With rains come puddles of dirty
water and eye infections soar. But, with a bit of prevention, you could stay safe, says Mahipal Sachdev, chairman and medical director, centre for Sight group of Eye Hospitals."Close your eyes when you decide to get soaked in the rain as it screens off atmospheric pollutants. While the rain water is reasonably clean, but you need to be wary of the rain water if you stand under a tree or a building, as it can be contaminated with pollutants, which could increase eye infections," said Sachdev.
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Reviews to be reset after 80 overs Agencies
countries believe such a rule has proved to be deterrent to their slow bowlers, who play an integral part in the team structure. Not just India, a team like Sri Lanka is heavily reliant on its slow bowlers and is opposed to the two-ball rule only because the hard ball does not allow the spinner to grip the seam properly. The topic of DRS was expected to dominate the discussions during the two-day meeting, after the system came under fire during the recent Ashes series in England. The CEC reviewed the performance of the DRS during the series and received an update on a technology trial that was conducted during the Old Trafford Test. A paper produced by the Australia and England cricket boards was also discussed.The CEC has proposed that a Working Group be formed to consider how the ICC should best use technology in umpire decision-making in the future, apart from the topup recommendation. The effectiveness of the Real-time Snickometer, used to detect faint edges, was also discussed and an independent assessment of this technology will also be conducted before it is included in the list of DRS approved technologies.Regarding over-rates, the CEC approved the umpires’ intention to become stricter on poor over-rates and time wasting and to maximise playing time in safe playing conditions.
The number of reviews available for a team in a Test innings will be topped-up to two after 80 overs in an innings. The system will be trialed from October 1, 2013 in all Tests where the Decision Review System (DRS) is available, the ICC announced on Wednesday in Dubai after its Chief Executives’ Meeting (CEC). Currently, a team is allowed up to two unsuccessful reviews for the entire duration of the innings. Under the new system, it will have two reviews - irrespective of how many it has used up - after the 80th over of the same innings. The other notable decision taken at the meeting centered around ODI playing conditions. The ICC has retained - after hearing arguments from both sides - the rule stipulating two new balls to be used from either end but, for an ODI reduced to 25 overs or less at the start of an innings, only one new ball will be used per innings. This will also come into effect from October 1, 2013. The CEC has asked the ICC Cricket Committee to look into the development of a ball that can last the full 50 overs of an innings whilst still providing a fair balance between bat and ball.The existing two-ball rule came into force from October 2011 after the ICC Cricket Committee recommended it. However, all four Asian
Zaheer Khan honing skills in South Africa Agencies After working on his fitness in France, Indian pacer Zaheer Khan is now honing his skills with South African provincial team Knights in an
pert Adrian le Roux to help him with his pre-season conditioning during the IPL in May. Le Roux assisted the Kolkota Knight Riders, for whom Khan was playing at
attempt to regain his place in the Indian national squad. Khan told the Afrikaans daily ‘Beeld’ that he had asked the Knights fitness ex-
the time. Le Roux has also been part of the fitness team for both the Proteas and the Indian national team and has become a close friend of
Khan. Khan has been hard at work in Bloemfontein, the home base of the Knights, for several days now, participating in training sessions ahead of a training camp in Port Elizabeth next week with the Warriors. “I earlier started working on my fitness for the coming season in France. I have to return on September 27 to play for India A against the West Indies,” Khan told the daily. Khan last played for India against England in Kolkota in December 2012. The bowler was hopeful of convincing the Indians selectors that there was still a lot of cricket left in him despite being 35. With 88 Tests behind him, Khan needs just five more wickets to reach the milestone of 300. Playing against South Africa, Khan twice took four wickets in an over.
JOHANNESBURG: Arrangements for India’s scheduled tour of South Africa will remain in limbo until after the Indian board’s annual meeting on September 29, according to Cricket South Africa chief executive Haroon Lorgat. Lorgat met with Sanjay Patel, his counterpart from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Sanjay Patel, in Dubai on Monday night in an attempt to resolve concerns about the tour, scheduled to start on November 18. Although due to include three Test matches, seven one-day internationals and two Twenty20 internationals, doubts have
been raised about the tour, with India having made arrangements for an incoming tour by the West Indies and a tour of New Zealand which clash with
the beginning and end of the fixtures published by South Africa.
Agencies NEW DELHI: The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Wednesday denied reports that chief selector Sandeep Patil has told veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar to consider his future after playing his 200th Test during the two-match series against the West Indies in November. “There is no truth in the report. We have spoken to both Tendulkar and Patil, no such conversation ever took place,” senior Board official Rajeev Shukla said. Speculation was rife that the series against the West Indies could be the swansong for Tendulkar, but Patil himself also denied discussing the future with the senior cricketer. “It’s always a pleasure to meet Sachin, but I have not met him for the last 10 months. I have not called him, neither has he called me. We have not discussed anything, It’s all non-
Although thanking Patel for a “constructive” meeting, Lorgat said in a statement: “After listening to Sanjay, it is clear that we will now have to wait for the BCCI’s AGM to be completed before any tour schedule can be confirmed. It is key for all of us to make sure that the good relationship between our respective boards is maintained and, in fact, strengthened and that we also honour the proud history between our two countries.” Lorgat added that there had been discussions between the presidents of the two boards. “We will now arrange for them to meet soon after the BCCI AGM,” he said.
Why Ronaldo is and will remain the boss at Real Madrid Agencies The first two goals were because he was in the right place at the right time. But when Cristiano Ronaldo
moved like a salsa dancer between two defenders, cut open through the third and slammed an unstoppable shot into the net from an acute angle with his weaker
foot, one thing was clear — bring in any one, worth 100 million euros, or worth 200 million euros, Ronaldo is still the boss at Real Madrid. And will be, at least till 2018 — when his contract expires and when he will be 33-yearsold, slightly slowing down. There were rumours about Ronaldo having to prove himself after Gareth Bale’s multi-million transfer, and if there was any truth to them, then the Portuguese has put them to bed in one burst. Ronaldo celebrates his hat-trick against Galatasaray. Getty Images Bale himself was immensely gracious about playing with, according to him, the best player in
the world — calling him the ‘boss’ at a club where everyone thinks they’re that. And to be fair to Ronaldo, he had no problems accommodating Bale in the lineup — moving to the right so that Bale can be tried in various positions on his debut. Carlo Ancelotti’s ways are different. He has managed teams with massive egos in the past and he’s usually found success at every club. He won’t let egos get in the way, the Italian, with the raised eyebrow, is a man who rates himself as highly as the players around him. And maybe that’s why this is the year where Madrid are touted to win ‘La Decima’, their tenth European crown — with Ronaldo having an able sidekick around, the Scottie Pippen to his inner Jordan.
Agencies Sebastian Vettel looks set to extend his mastery of Formula One this week but neutrals and his rivals will be hoping for a different winner at the spectacular Singapore Grand Prix. Former world champions Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen will compete the first time since being confirmed as a driving pair for Ferrari next year, a partnership which has set tongues wagging. But all signs point to the likelihood that Vettel will be the man spraying champagne on Sunday night after taking another decisive step towards an astonishing fourth straight title. The amiable German, 26, has won the last two night races around Singapore’s spotlit street circuit and three of the last four this season, opening up a 53-point lead over Alonso. “My wins in 2011 and 2012 were the best because I think it’s one of the toughest races of the year
to be honest, so to win is an amazing moment and you feel you deserve the champagne,” he said.
champion. Vettel could now conceivably claim his fourth world title in a row as early
“It’s a very long race, the full two hours, so the race just seems to go on forever. The circuit itself is a killer because there are so many bumps, there’s no room for mistakes.” History continues to be the biggest target for Vettel, backed by the sport’s best team in Red Bull, who has already been crowned Formula One’s youngest single, double and triple world
as next month’s Japanese Grand Prix, and move just one away from fellow German Michael Schumacher’s five-year run from 20002004. Vettel, who has won six of the 12 races this season, is poised to move past the likes of Ayrton Senna and Niki Lauda on the all-time list and become one of only four drivers with four titles or more.
BCCI denies report of Sandeep Patil telling Sachin Tendulkar to retire
India tour of South Africa still in limbo Agencies
‘Anyone but Vettel’ at Singapore Grand Prix
sense,” Patil said. The report had stated that Patil met Tendulkar after the BCCI penciled in an unscheduled tour against the West Indies at home in November comprising a two-Test series and a three-game ODI rubber. It also hinted that Patil had told Tendulkar that the selectors will decide the batsman’s future after his much-awaited 200th Test appearance, which is expected to happen in the two-match home series against the West Indies. Tendulkar has appeared in 198 Tests, the most by any cricketer in the game’s history, notching up a mind-boggling 51 hundreds in the longest form of the game.
Frequent cricket with India will only help Pak players: Abbas
Besides he had also raked up 49 ODI centuries, a format from which he has already retired, to make it a century of international hundreds.
Agencies Former captain Zaheer Abbas feels restoration of bilateral cricket ties with India would prove to be beneficial for Pakistan as presently India is in a stronger position in world cricket.“I have always said that regular Indo-Pak cricket relations and ties also lead to improved relations at people to people and government levels,” Abbas told PTI in an interview. The former batting great, who has held key positions in Pakistan cricket, said he was happy to see Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif taking steps to encourage regular cricketing and sporting ties between the two nations.“At the moment the Indian team is better than us and there is no doubt about it.
Rampant Otago Volts push Kandurata Maroons towards exit Agencies Otago Volts were willing to take a punt on Ryan ten Doeschate’s availability for the qualifying phase of the Champions League. It was a gamble well worth it as the Netherlands allrounder sparkled with ball and bat against Kandurata Warriors at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday (September 18), all but securing Otago’s place in the main draw of the competition with a comfortable six-wicket victory. Overwhelmed by Sunrisers Hyderabad the previous day, Kandurata desperately needed to win to stay in the hunt. A hesitant start upon being put in by Brendon McCullum was just giving way to the potential of a healthy total with Upul Tharanga
in full cry when ten Doeschate - released only on Tuesday by English county side Essex - arrived at the bowling crease with his excellent change of pace. In
Doeschate accounted for Dilhara Lokuhettige and Lahiru Thirimanne, finishing with exceptional figures of 2 for 9 from two overs. Ian Butler then struck thrice in his last
two brilliant overs midway through the innings, ten
over as Kandurata’s designs of a total in excess of 170
Sindhu, Pawar, Ajay reach second round of Japan Open Agencies Rising Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu entered the second round without much ado but it was Anand Pawar and K. Srikanth who created a flutter at the Japan Open as they notched up stunning victories over their higher-ranked opponents in the men’s singles competition here. Sindhu, seeded eighth,
brushed aside local shuttler Yukino Nakai 21-12 21-13 in less than half an hour to set up a clash with another Japanese qualifier Akane Yamaguchi in the women’s singles second round tomorrow. However, it was Pawar who first hogged the limelight when he scripted a 21-17 7-21 21-18 victory over world number 12 Indonesian Sony Dwi Kuncoro, also a 2004 Athens Olympics bronze medallist. The 59-minute battle saw World No 37 Pawar riding on his clear winners to tackle Kuncoro, who had won the silver and bronze medals at the World Championship in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Thailand Grand Prix Gold winner Srikanth, who had been in rollicking form at the Indian Badminton league, also continued his giant-killing act at the Japan Open when he eked out a hard-fought 22-20 22-24 21-18
lay in tatters. The Sri Lankan champions had to settle for 154 for 9. It was a score that shouldn’t necessarily have challenged the formidable Otago batting, but Kandurata’s attack, based on spin and taking pace off the ball, posed uncomfortable questions for the first half of the chase. Ajantha Mendis was a handful without having anything to show for it, Lokuhettige was outstanding with his slower ones, and with Brendon McCullum falling early and the rest looking a little out of sorts, it appeared as if Otago were in for a scrap.Enter ten Doeschate, to link up with Neil Broom in a third-wicket stand of 44 that calmed the nerves. While Broom alternated between hitting sixes and dead-batting defensively.
over world number 22 Sho Sasaki of Japan in a hour and eight minute match. Srikanth rode on his powerful smashes and also gave Sho a good fight at the nets to carve out the victory, which helped him set up a face-off with second seed and world number two Chen Long of China. Among others, Ajay Jayaram prevailed over Chinese Taipei’s Tien Chen Chou 21-11 21-18 in another men’s singles match but Sourabh Verma and Sai Praneeth B failed to cross the first hurdle. While Jun Takemura of Japan spoilt Sourabh’s campaign with a difficult 22-24 21-19 21-14 win, Sai Praneeth fight against eighth seed Yun Hu of Hong Kong ended with a disappointing 21-23 18-21 loss for the Indian. It was also the end of road for Tanvi Lad as she went down 1521 10-21 to Sayaka Takahashi of Japan in the opening match.
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Congress President Sonia Gandhi to visit Kerala on September 29 Thiruvananthapuram: Congress President Sonia Gandhi will embark on a two-day visit to Kerala from September 29, where she is scheduled to inaugurate the campus of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies, set up by the Kerala unit of the party. Ms Gandhi had planned to visit the state earlier this month but it was postponed as she went to the United States for medical treatment. Her visit assumes significance as she is expected to have discussions with senior state leaders in view of intensification of inner commotions in the state unit and rumblings in the ruling UDF in the backdrop of solar panel scam shaking the image of the Oommen Chandy ministry. A section in the party, said to have the backing of KPCC president Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan, has often aired critical views of the way the government has handled the image crisis gripping it. Mr Chandy’s aborted move to bring in Mr Chennithala to the ministry and the public debate it sparked has also marred the image of the Congress in the state. Since Lok Sabha polls are just a few months away, the central leadership has already asked the state
unit to remain united to ensure that factional pulls and pressures would not mar the electoral prospects. Also, the Congress leaders see it
as important as this is Ms Gandhi’s first visit to Kerala after BJP declared Narendra Modi as its Prime Ministerial candidate. Interestingly, Mr Modi is visiting Kerala on September 26 to participate in the 60th birthday celebrations of spiritual personal-
Police have registered a case of cheating and forgery against Punjab Congress MLA Jeet Mohinder Singh Sidhu, who represents Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda district, and six others. The case was lodged on the directions of a local court after a complaint by Delhi resident Raman Uppal that he had been duped of Rs 60 crore by fraudulent replacement of directors in a firm called International Customer Related Management Services (ICRMS) Private Limited, police said. The MLA and others allegedly transferred shareholdings, structure and assets of ICRMS through forgery of valuable security and falsification of company
records, following which the existing directors of the company were replaced, they said. Punjab Congress MLA booked on cheating, forgery charges; says politi-
cally motivated The other accused have been identified as Sukhbir Singh Shergill, resident of SAS Nagar, his wife Gurbir Kaur Shergill, Narinder Singh, Rajdeep Singh, Brij Kishore Tiwari,
Order on Jaganmohan Reddy’s bail plea posted to Sept 23 Hyderabad The special CBI court on Wednesday heard arguments from the lawyers of both Jaganmohan Reddy and the CBI. A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Andhra Pradesh posted to September 23 orders on the YSR Congress party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy’s bail petition in the disproportionate assets case. The special CBI court on Wednesday heard arguments from the lawyers of both Jaganmohan Reddy and the CBI. The investigating agency opposed the bail plea on the ground that since Jaganmohan Reddy is a member of parliament and a powerful politician, he could influence the witnesses if released on bail. The CBI, in its counter to the bail petition, informed the court that it completed the probe in the case within the four months given by the Supreme Court and that the trial would commence
soon. The federal agency also told the trial court that the Supreme Court did not say that the accused may be granted bail after four months. Arguing on behalf of Jagan, his lawyer Sushil Kumar said since the investigations were completed, he may be granted bail. Jagan said in his bail petition that in view of the ongoing agitation in Seemandhra over the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, there was a need for him, as leader of a political party, to be with the people and lead the stir. Jagan was arrested by the CBI May last year, and has been lodged in Chanchalguda Central Jail here. His bail petitions were dismissed on various occasions by the trial court, the high court and the Supreme Court. While rejecting his bail plea on May 9, the Supreme Court had directed the CBI to complete the investigations and file charge sheets within four months.
Arrest warrants against several UP politicians
ity Mata Amritanandamayi at her ashram in Kollam district. According to Mr Chennithala, the high point of Ms Gandhi’s visit
is the inauguration of the five-acre campus of RGIDS at Neyyar, about 25 km from Thiruvananthapuram. Ms Gandhi will also launch the UDF government’s ambitious “Zero-landless” scheme, pertaining to distribution of land to the landless.
Punjab Congress MLA booked on cheating, forgery charges; says politically Agencies
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all residents of Ludhiana, and Kamal Kishore Gupta, resident of Delhi. The Shergills are relatives of Sidhu. It has also been alleged that money had misappropriated from ICRMS. Uppal has demanded investigation by the directorate of enforcement, union ministry of finance. When contacted, Mohinder claimed he had no connection with ICRMS and the case was politically motivated. He said he would take legal action against the complainant. A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the IPC, including section 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), 464 (making a false document) and section 466 (forgery of record of court or of public register).
MUZAFFARNAGAR/LUCKNOW: A local court on Wednesday issued arrest warrants against a BSP MP, BJP and BSP MLAs, besides several politicians and senior community leaders for allegedly inciting violence through inflammatory speeches here even as some of the accused politicians denied any role in instigating violence. The arrest warrants have been issued against 16 politicians and community leaders including BSP MP Qadir Rana, BJP MLAs Sangeet Som and Bhartendu Singh, BSP MLAs Noor Saleem and Maulana Jameel, Congress leader Saeeduzaman and BKU chief Naresh Tikait, police said. At least two of the accused leaders appeared on television channels on Wednesday and denied any role in inciting violence. BSP MLA Noor Saleem Rana denied that he instigated the mob and said he is ready to face investigations. "I am ready to go to jail if I am proved guilty after probe," he told in an interview to Times Now. Another accused MLA from the BJP Sangeet Som also denied the charges levelled by the cops. "I was not hiding, I was in my constituency," Som said in an interview. Police have said action will be taken against guilty politicians after the probe is over. Action will be taken against them in two days, senior superintendent of police Praveen Kumar said. "We have arrested three to four politicians ... we have collected some evidence ... some more evidence is to be collected and very soon will be arrested ... whoever is guilty will be arrested in two days ... this is subject to investigation," he said. They are wanted for violating prohibitory orders and provoking communal tension by inflammatory speeches in different meetings (mahapanchayats) in the district, police said. Ten police teams have been rushed to arrest those against whom warrants have been issued, a senior official said.
U’khand releases missing person’s list, many foreigners among them Dehradhun, Sept 18: Three months after hell broke loose in Uttarakhand, causing flash floods and landslides, the state government released the final list of people who were untraceable; 4,083 of them in total. Out of this 4,083, 2,293 are men, 1,367 are women and 423 are chil-
authenticated by all states and disaster management will begin the process of issuing death certificates to the family members of those missing. Uttarakhand floods: Final list says 4083 missing Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of missing people; 1,142 followed by the home state Uttarakhand with 852. State-wise
dren. Among the missing ones, 92 Nepalese citizens were also missing. The list, however, does not have any information about missing persons from other countries apart from Nepal. According to an official, the foreign ministry has received queries from the US embassy regarding two missing NRIs and is looking into the matter. The list has been
number of missing people are: Madhya Pradesh- 541, Rajasthan- 511, Delhi- 198, Maharastra163, Gujarat- 129, Haryana- 111, Andhra Pradesh- 86, Bihar- 57, Jharkhand- 40, West Bengal- 36, Punjab- 33, Chattisgarh- 27, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka- 14 each, Chandigarh- 4, Jammu and Kashmir- 3, Kerala- 3, Pondicherry and Assam- 1 each.
Govt hands over coal files to CBI, but key files still missing: report New Delhi: The Coal Ministry has handed over files on allocation of coal blocks to the Central Bureau of Investigation. But national daily ‘The Hindu’ has reported that key files are still missing. ‘The Hindu’ has reported that files on meetings on mega projects given to corporate giants like Reliance Power and Tata Sponge and Iron remain untraceable. Also missing are minutes of the screening committee’s meeting, which finalised coal block allocations. The Supreme Court had directed the coal ministry to hand over missing documents in the case to the CBI. The CBI had claimed that over 50 important files in the case were missing. Files on meetings on mega projects given to corporate giants like Reliance Power and Tata Sponge and Iron are reportedly untraceable. The report in ‘The Hindu’ comes as the coal scam hearing continues in the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The Attorney General will be
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India for speedy rollout of G-20 decisions Concerned over the unwillingness of developed economies to push IMF quota reforms, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said the decisions of the G-20 meeting should be implemented expeditiously to ensure credibility of the organisation.“Most advanced countries have now clearly indicated their unwillingness to move ahead on International Financial Institutions (IMF, World Bank) governance and capital reform. This has hampered the credibility of G20 and makes it difficult to progress on other issues as well,” he said at an ICRIER event here.The Minister said to be able to play a meaningful role in the global governance, the G-20 agenda should be sharper and focused only on those issues on which it can make a distinctive contribution, particularly, on economic and financial matters.“Finally it is important to ensure that the decisions taken in G20 meetings are carried forward expeditiously,” he said.“In the backdrop of the upcoming WTO ministerial in Bali in December 2013, G20 leaders have called on all WTO members to show flexibility so as to achieve a successful conclusion in Bali,” he said.
Nandan Nilekani likely to contest a Lok Sabha seat from Karnataka on Congress ticket NEW DELHI: Congress Candidate, General Elections 2014 — that could soon be the new and unique identity of Nandan Nilekani, the boss of India’s unique identification (UID) project. Talks with the Congress leadership are at an advanced stage and the ex-Infosys co-chairman is all but certain to get a party ticket, several people familiar with the talks told ET. The constituency is likely to be from Karnataka, Nilekani’s home state. Nilekani, an ET Award winner for Policy Agent of the Year in 2011 and a member of the ET Awards Jury this year, said, “Although there is no final decision as yet, it is about making a choice at this stage. Getting into the mainstream and becoming one who can initiate change for the larger public good.” The comments came during a recent wide-ranging interaction with ET on his future plans. Senior Congress leaders who spoke on the condition they not be identified told ET both Nilekani’s and the party leadership’s preference is that the UID boss stand as a Lok Sabha candidate. “Getting elected by popular vote will give him the extra legitimacy that needs to make a difference as a technocrat-politician”, a senior Congress leader said. Nandan Nilekani likely to contest a Lok Sabha seat from Karnataka on Congress ticket But the Rajya Sabha route is also not being ruled out, the same leader said, adding a final call will be taken after the assem-
bly elections in November. “That’s when we get serious about candidate selections”, the leader said.
constituency dominated by “upper-class professionals”. Nilekani has a home in the posh Koramangala area that is part of the
Congress leaders in Karnataka were enthused about the prospect, saying they are aware of the developments. One state leader said who did not want to be named said, “Nilekani would be a shoo-in if he chooses to contest from Bangalore South”. This is a
Bangalore South constituency. This seat is now held by the BJP’s Ananth Kumar. Significantly, Nilekani had turned down NRN Narayana Murthy’s request in June to get back to InfosysBSE -0.21 % after Murthy had assumed leadershiop of the IT com-
pany. Nilekani, considered close to the NehruGandhis, was handpicked by Rahul Gandhi to join the administration after the Congress-led UPA-2’s 2009 election victory. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave the high profile entrepreneur a cabinet rank appointment and had tasked him to plan and lead the UID project. That decision was near-universally feted as a bold and correct move.Later, in January this year, he was tasked to develop the Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT) project that’s considered to be a Sonia Gandhi-backed UPA-2 initiative. DBT involves transferring cash to welfare beneficiaries via an identification system based on UID and through technological platforms tailored for India’s vast rural areas. Almost every significant political speech by Sonia Gandhi mentions the DBT scheme. “It’s a key tool in her inclusive growth approach, a Congress leader said. Nilekani, the leader said, is therefore a key strategist in Congress plans anyway. “His induction as a candidate will make his current and future contributions even more potent”, a Congress leader said. Senior officers in the government, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Nilekani’s 4-plus years in the system has shown him to be fast learner and a person who can work the system despite bureaucratic opposition. Nilekani’s UID project had faced several bureaucratic challenges, from sections of the Planning Commission as well as the home ministry.