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01 dies, 02 injured in road accidents Srinagar, June 18 (KNS): One person died while two others were injured in different road accidents across the valley. According to a statement issued to KNS, Syed Altaf Hussain son of Syed Mohammad Iqbal resident of Laderwan who was injured in a road mishap at Tikker Kupwara on 15-062014 succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS Soura last evening. Meanwhile, a passenger Aashiq Nazir son of Zamir Ahmed Itoo resident of Kadipora Pakherpora was injured when he fell from the roof top of a passenger vehicle bearing registration number JK13/2793 at Zadoora, Pulwama. The injured was shifted to SKIMS Soura for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.In another accident, a Maruti car See Accidents On PG 11..

Crime branch Srinagar organizes seminar on Drug abuse Srinagar, June 18: A seminar/ symposium on menace of drug abuse were conducted today by the crime branch Srinagar as a part of police raising day celebration. According to a statement issued to KNS, Dr. Yaseen Ahmad Shah, Principal SP College was the Guest of Honour. Students from various educational institutions discussed various measures to coup the drug menace among the youth. Aftab Alam SP Crime Branch Kashmir who hosted the functions also highlighted different areas of concern and other eminent speakers, who spoke on the occasion, included Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Medical Superintendent L.D Hospital, Srinagar.

Fifteen students of different schools spoke on the topic of drug abuse and put forward See Crime On PG 11..

On Edit Page Decreasing tourist flow- a disturbing phenomenon Shocking media reports about the tremendous decline in the arrival of domestic as wellas foreign tourists has puzzled everyone concerned with the tourist industry. The decrease can be seen as failure on the part of the authorities who despite their efforts could not attract more tourists and their motivational campaign seems to be defective and visionless.

The authorities spend crores of rupees on publicity within and outside country but without any remarkable success. According to reports ,only

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Al-Qaida backed militants kidnap 40 Indian workers So far no group claims responsibility Baghdad, June 18: India on Wednesday said 40 Indians working for a Turkish construction company have been abducted in violence-hit Iraq's Mosul area which has been taken over by Sunni militants.

Forty Indian construction workers have been kidnapped in the oil-rich Mosul town of strife-torn Iraq, presumably by Islamic militants but no ransom demands have yet been received.

The workers, mostly from Punjab and other parts of northern India, were working on a construction project in Mosul in northern Iraq which has been captured by Sunni militant group ISIS. Reports said that the kidnapping took place while they were being evacuated yesterday.

"Yes, I can confirm to you that 40 Indian workers have been kidnapped in Mosul," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin told reporters here. He said humanitarian agencies and International Red Crescent have confirmed to India about kidnapping of the workers, employed with Tariq Nur Alhuda company, but said there is no information about their location.

"We have not received any calls of any nature from anyone who have indicated about ransom or any information that they have taken these people under their control," he said on being

asked whether there has been any ransom call.

India is in touch with various humanitarian agencies, the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) and Iraqi government to gather more information about the kidnapping, he added. The MEA spokesman said the development has triggered a "very difficult situation" for India which is working with several partners in Iraq as well as elsewhere "to try and see what would be the best ways to take our efforts further".

"We are trying to work with everybody on the ground who can assist us in these difficult circumstances," he said.

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NC to finalize list of candidates next week, waiting for Dr Farooq’s arrival Will bounce back in upcoming assembly elections: Sagar Srinagar, June 18 : National Conference has asked its district presidents to submit a panel of three candidates from each constituency of the district within seven days. The party will hold threadbare discussions on these panels and

Asked whether government was taking help from the US, he refused to get into operational details, saying in an evolving situation the government was not going to share such information.

The government is in touch with the 46 nurses who are stranded in Tikrit town, which was also taken over by the ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) militants. In response to a request by the Indian embassy, International Red Crescent had contacted the nurses.

The government, earlier in the day, decided to send former envoy to Iraq Suresh Reddy to strengthen See Workers On PG 11..

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Omar chairs Central Working Committee Meet ‘Five important resolutions passed by NC CWC’ Srinagar, June 18 : National Conference Working President Omar Abdullah chaired a marathon meeting of the National Conference Central Working Committee at NC Headquarters at Nawa-e-Subah Complex in Srinagar today. The meeting started at 9:00 am and concluded at06:00 pm in the evening.

According to a statement issued to KNS, ‫ص‬See Omar On PG 11..‫عع‬

the candidate will be finalized for the upcoming assembly election by the party’s parliamentary board next week.

Talking to KNS, Ali Mohammad Sagar, NC general secretary confirmed the reports saying that the party is waiting for the arrival of its patron Dr Farooq Abdullah who is presently outside country.

“We have asked the district presidents to submit the panels of three candidates from

each assembly segment and the list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections will be finalized by the party’s parliamentary board which may itself go for a slight reshaping on the directions of the party president,” Sagar told KNS. Reliable sources told KNS, that Dr Farooq Abdullah is likely to preside over the meeting of its See Sagar On PG 11..

Locals allege illegal ‘Masrat Alam serious threat to Mirwaiz’s the security of the state’: Govt constructions in Pahalgam mega rally Srinagar, June 18: State Government has described Masrat Alam a self-styled chairman of a secessionist out namely Muslim League which believes in and advocates the secession of State of Jammu and Kashmir from the Union of India.

Highlighting the grounds of Masrat Alam’s detention, the government order reads that Alam is a known incorrigible secessionist, who has been figuring adversely in police records since long. “Till date you have not improved your conduct as you continue to indulge in highly objectionable activities. Since 2008, the secessionists sensing the futility of gun politics shifted their focus towards exploiting the general public to create circumstances conducive for propagation of secessionist ideology. In this scheme of things, you have emerged as a focal point around whom the strategy of secessionist elements revolve,” the government order reads.

The government order according to CNS further claims that Masrat Alam joined hardliner group of Hurriyat and in a short span of time assumed a very high position in the amalgam. “In order to create the disturbed circumstances the amalgam has been using every excuse to create a law and order problem. Be it the transfer of land to SASB in 2008, drowning of two women in Shopian in 2009 or the death of teenager in Srinagar in 2010, the amalgam (Hurriyat G) including you (Masrat Alam)

Masrat booked under PSA for the 6th time Srinagar, Jun 18 : Sixth consecutive Public Safety Act (PSA) has been slapped on Hurriyat Conference (G) leader and Muslim League (ML) chief Masrat Alam Bhat by the state authorities after when the detained leader was sent to Baramulla sub jail.

According to the KNS correspondent, the Muslim League leaders in Srinagar on Wednesday while addressing the newsmen at Srinagar’s Press enclave stated that sixth consecutive PSA has been slapped against Bhat after which he has been shifted to Baramaulla sub jail.Accusing that the authorities didn’t provide them the space hotels so that they could address ‫ص‬See Masrat On PG 11..‫عع‬ have been exploiting the public anger in a way as to create large scale law and order problems.”

“As many as 15 criminal cases stand registered against you for indulging in violence in District Srinagar. You have been arrested on several occasions and detained under PSA on various occasions but every time you come out of the ‫ص‬See Govt On PG 11..‫عع‬

Government orders time bound probe into ‘thrashing’ of girl student by school teacher Srinagar, June 18: The government has ordered a time bound enquiry in alleged thrashing of a fifth class student by a teacher in a south Kashmir school.

As reported, Asma Rasool, a fifth class student at Muslim Model Educational Trust (MMET) Pulwama was ‘thrashed to pulp’ by her computer teacher, Manzoor Ahmad Malik when she had ‘forgotten’ to bring computer book, her father Ghulam Rasool had said.

Though the father of the ‘victim’ on Wednesday forgave the accused teacher and principal after they apologized, but government has still called for probe.

The Chief Education Officer, Pulwama, Farooq Ahmad Dar, while speaking to GNS said that he has ordered a time bound enquiry into the matter. “Today we sent a team to MMET. The principal and the ac-

Medicos tried to molest girl in the shop

Habak residents seek stern punishment against molesters

Srinagar, June 18,: Scores of resident in Habak area in the outskirts of Srinagar city Wednesday staged a protest against a particular ruling MLA for allegedly using his influence to get two medicos released who according to locals attempted a rape on a poor girl residing ‫ص‬See Shop On PG 11..‫عع‬ cused teacher were summoned,” he said.

“I told the accused teacher that corporal punishment is strictly prohibited and it is unacceptable,” the CEO told GNS. While quoting the accused, he said: “I have apologized ‫ص‬See Teacher On PG 11..‫عع‬

CEO denies the report

Srinagar, Jun 18 : Throwing rules to wind and ignoring the court directions, the authorities have turned blind eye over the illegal constructions going on at the behest of the political and bureaucratic influence in world famous tourist destination Pahalgham.

According to the KNS reports, the authorities in the broad day light have undermined the directions issued by the high court, banning any constructions in Pahagham peripheries.

Reports maintained that the secret constructions are allegedly being allowed at two different locations in Batkote area of the region.

The locals told KNS that an official at Pahalgham Development Authority (PDA) and a former NC MLA are involved in the construction of three and two story buildings in the tourist resort with authorities closing their eyes over the clear violation of rules .

The locals of this world famous tourist resort also provided pictures of the constructions going on in the area- stating that the law enforcement agencies have so far taken no action against the violators, instead gave them a free hand in undermining the law of land.

They added further that they several times complained about the violations going on in the area before the concerned authorities but according to the locals, no action was so far taken on ground. Chief Executive Officer (CE0) PDA Tariq Ahmad when contacted told KNS that no such constructions are going on in the area and that law of land with the directions of the high court are being strictly obeyed in the tourist resort. “I can tell you with certainty that all such reports are baseless and no constructions are being allowed in Pahalgam.”

(KNS)

Protests in Mendhar after ‘army stopped female patient’ SDM orders probe Poonch, June 18: Protests erupt-

ed in Mendhar area on Wednesday after army allegedly barred a female patient, who was returning from hospital, from going to her home here in border Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Reports said at around 5.30 pm Nausheen Akhtar, 17, who is the daughter of Muhammad Riyaz Khan of Balakote sector in Mendhar was returning from Jammu Hospital along with her father and few other relatives to her house and when they reached Basoni Darana, which is close to Line of Control (LoC) the army men allegedly stopped them for frisking purpose.

“The army men from 97 Artillery Regiment stopped our vehicle and told us to get down for frisking. There is a gate installed by army and when we got down barring my ailing daughter, they locked down the gate and put her on one side and us one other side,” Riyaz Ahmad, who is also Numberdar, told

GNS. He said when we enquired; the army men simply ‘turned down our request and continued to stop us’. “My daughter was ill and it was highhandedness on the part of army,” he said adding: “This is army’s behavior with a Numberdar and one can imagine with common people,” he said.

Witnesses said the people also got infuriated and they also held protest against army ‘action’.

“The people held protest against army ‘highhandedness’,” witnesses said, adding to calm down the people a police party led by Station House Officer (SHO) Mendhar Kuldeep Raj arrived on the spot and pacified the protesters.

Meanwhile, the Sub-District Magistrate Mendhar Ramesh Kumar told GNS that he has ordered a probe in this matter.

“I also spoke to army officials and told them to behave well with people,” he told GNS. No army official was available for the comment on the issue.

(GNS)

on June 20 Govt likely to impose restrictions

Srinagar, Jun 18 : In view of the scheduled mega rally of Awami Action Committee (AAC) scheduled to be held on June 20, the authorities are all set to impose restrictions in the city especially in certain downtown areas.

Sources in the District Administration told KNS that no rallies will be allowed in the city on that day and restrictions shall be imposed in areas falling within the jurisdiction of atleast five to seven police stations in the old city.

Meanwhile, the media advisor of Hurriyat (M) chief Shahid-ul-Islam told KNS that they have applied for the permission for holding the rally but are awaiting the same Pertinently, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged people to make the June 20 mega rally a success by assembling ‫ص‬See Mirwaiz On PG 11..‫عع‬

Maharashtra Police arrests a soldier forsupplying heroin to another soldier in Kashmir Srinagar, June 18: An army soldier along with his cousin was arrested

by Maharashtra police from Kashmir for supplying heroin to another soldier, however the kingpin according to sources is still at large and police is utilizing all the resources to nab him.

Reliable sources told CNS that Pune police seized 500 grams of heroin from an army soldier

in Pune Maharashtra and during the interrogation; he confessed that heroin was supplied to him by a Kashmiiri youth who works in Territorial Army in Frontier District Kupwara.

Sources added that a team of Pune police arrived in Valley and contacted the commander of Territorial Army stationed at Hiddi ‫ص‬See Kashmir On PG 11

Illegal soil cutting in saffron fields spark protest in Pampore Pampore, June 18, CNS: The continuous illegal soil cutting during night hours in saffron fields of South Kashmir’s Pampore town sparked protest on Tuesday while the protestors alleged some industrialists who are hand in glove with the administration officials are hell bent to destroy the saffron industry in Kashmir for their petty gains.

The protestors said that last month the revenue administration along with police had arrested three persons and seized JCBs and trucks for ‫ص‬See Pampore On PG 11..‫عع‬

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Workers.............. the Indian Mission in Baghdad. Iraq is witnessing serious strife with militants, backed by Al-Qaida, capturing various cities and marching towards Baghdad.

Sagar............. parliamentary board next week wherein the final list of its candidates for the upcoming assembly elections will get shaped.

Party sources told KNS that each block president of each constituency has been asked to come up with at least three names who have more acceptability and chances of winniability in the constituency. These names will be then discussed in a meeting later and a consensus will be evolved on a final candidate who will be given party mandate to contest the upcoming assembly elections. This time many new faces who have more acceptability among people will be given a chance to contest the assembly elections. Their names will be evolved after a threadbare consensus and the exercise has already been kick-started by the party,” a senior NC leader told KNS. The NC general secretary informed KNS that the party held an important meeting today wherein chief minister Omar Abdullah gave a patient hearing to the party office bearers and the workers who attended the meeting. “The recent decisions taken by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah including enhancement in retirement age, inclusion of five years of services to ReTs, amendment in SRO 43, comprehensive plan for employment and the probable hike in ration and reduction in power tariff were highly appreciated by the party,” Sagar added.

The NC general secretary said the meeting discussed reasons and causes for the party’s defeat in the recently held Lok Sabha elections and members gave suggestions that can go in long way for party’s ‘imminent success’ in upcoming assembly elections. “The meeting discussed the strategy in order to bounce back in the upcoming assembly elections. The morale of cadres is very high and we are destined to bounce back in the upcoming assembly elections,” he added.

In order to harness the dividends of some of the major decisions taken recently, the National Conference is regularly convening meetings of its cadres from Kashmir province since it witnessed shocking results in recently held Lok Sabah elections wherein all its three candidates lost elections to party’s arch rival PDP. (KNS)

Sagar..............

NC General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar introduced the agenda of the meeting and presented resolutions that were put before the Central Working Committee. Members of the NC Central Working Committee spoke about various issues of importance for the party and deliberated upon various measures that have been taken and are under consideration of the party ahead of the forthcoming Assembly Elections.

Speaking at the end of the CWC meeting, NC Working President Omar Abdullah said that the Central Working Committee was an august forum of the party that had been called to meet in order to openly discuss various views and opinions face-to-face and to evolve a consensus for the strengthening of the party. Omar Abdullah said that it was important to take lessons from defeat and make ourselves stronger, better and more resolute in our mission.

Omar Abdullah said that National Conference had never and will never compromise on its political ideology and agenda. Omar Abdullah, terming NC's stand on the political resolution of Kashmir Issue as clear and unambiguous, said that he was the only Chief Minister who spoke strongly and fearlessly about the resolution of the Kashmir Issue on the floor of the State Legislative Assembly and also in front of the former Prime Minister of India during his visit to the State. Omar Abdullah said that he had repeatedly reiterated that Kashmir Issue was a political problem that merited a political solution and no amount of economic packages could substitute the need for a political settlement. Omar Abdullah also highlighted the fact that he openly and on-record spoke about the difference between merger and accession in the Legislative Assembly - something that Mufti Mohammad Sayeed would never have dared to do.

NC Working President and Chief Minister of J&K Omar Abdullah said that Mufti Sayeed's "healing touch" was a big hoax and was based on lies and propaganda, something PDP has over the years attained a specialization in. Omar Abdullah said that Mufti Mohammad Sayeed claimed to have disbanded the SOG and the STF but the reality was that he only institutionalized their mandate by a change in nomenclature. Exposing PDP's lies, Omar Abdullah said that Mufti Sayeed started his "healing touch" propaganda by issuing SRO-43 orders that were brought into effect by National Conference in the previous Dr. Farooq Abdullah regime.

Omar Abdullah said that National Conference demolished more than 40 concrete bunkers from Srinagar City and that these bunkers were turned into concrete and painted and decorated structure by the previous PDP regime. Omar Abdullah said that PDP was spreading lies and canards about cases registered against stone-pelters and gave numbers to make the truth surface. Omar Abdullah said that only 45 stone-pelters were under custody at present with 35 of them booked under non-PSA, regular cases. Canards spread to the contrary by PDP were gross distortions of the truth and were politically motivated.

Speaking at the CWC meet, Omar Abdullah said that the atmosphere of peace was vitiated in the State by PDP in 2008 due to their involvement in the Amarnath Land Row Agitation - a burden of which was transferred on to the shoulders of the new government in the form of a volatile law and order situation. Omar Abdullah said the Home Department was looking into the possibility of some sort of a general amnesty to those cases that were not challaned and were not under the purview of the Honorable courts.

Speaking at the Central Working Committee Meeting, NC Working President Omar Abdullah said that a final decision on the issue of electoral alliance would be taken by the Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah after due consultations with party leaders and grassroots workers. The NC Working President said that National Conference would give PDP a fight to remember in the forthcoming Assembly Elections and the party had too glorious a history and too proud a legacy for its spirits to be dampened by one electoral result.

Zabarwan Times Omar Abdullah said that the party's Parliamentary Board would be meeting soon so that the first list of candidates for the coming Assembly Elections would be announced after due feedback is gathered from the grassroots level and consensus is evolved at various relevant forums within the party. Omar Abdullah said that it would be the party's endeavor to announce candidates soon so that they could start focusing on their respective assembly segments.

In an important development, the NC Working President announced the constitution of a High-Level Committee under the Chairmanship of Senior NC Leader Mohammad Shafi Uri to recommend medium to long-term measures to revitalize the organizational strength of National Conference.

Kashmir ........

Kupwara. The Army commander accordingly handed over the accused soldier to the police team who has been identified as Naseer Mir son of Abdul Aziz Mir resident of Wavoora Lolab. Sources said that Pune police team also arrested the cousin of the culprit TA soldier and shifted him to Maharashtra for further questioning.

Lost

Pampore ..........

I have lost my Driving License bearing No:JK0420130019351 somewhere. Now I have applied for its duplicate. Anybody having objection may file the same in the office of the ARTO Budgam within a period of 7 days after that no objection will be entertained.

Shabir Ahmad Gani S/o Mohammad Ismail R/o Koulbugh

illegally cutting soil in the saffron fields but yet again the vested interests have started their illegal activities and are indulging in soil cutting during night hours.

Accidents ........

Correction in Name

800 bearing registration number JK22/4763 and an Alto car bearing registration number JK13B/7457 collided at Shalinar Babapora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Shopian, resulting in injuries to Jabeena daughter of Abdul Aziz Wagay resident of Homhuna Nagbal.

My name is wrongly entered in school records as Fency Maqbool instead of Safiya Maqbool. Now I have applied for its correction. If any person has any objection/objections in this regard may please submit their objection/objections to principal Makki Memorial Institute Buchroo within seven days. No objection will be entertained after the due date.

Safiya Maqbool D/o Mohammad Maqbool Rather R/o Buchroo

Crime ........ their opinion for countering this threat to our society.

The students of Government Higher secondary Kothibagh, Presentation Convert Rajbagh and Government Boys higher secondary school Batmaloo were declared first, 2nd and third respectively.

Government of Jammu & Kashmir Government of Jammu & Kashmir

OFFICE OF THE ENGINEER EXECUTIVER&B ENGINEER R&B OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIVISION CONSTR. DIVISION CONSTR. DIV. NO. 1STDIV. SGR NO. 1ST SGR

Govt.............

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NIT No.15 /e-tendering/CD-lst/ 1607-1627 DATED NIT No.15 /e-tendering/CD-lst/ 1607-1627 DATED 12.06.2014

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detention, you indulge in similar secessionist activFor andState, on behalf of the(In Governor, J&Ksystem) State, e-tenders (In on Single system) are invited on item rate basis from approved For and on behalf of the Governor, J&K e-tenders Single cover are invited itemcover rate basis from approved ities, which again warranted your arrest and subseandwith eligible with J&K CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for the followand eligible Contractors registered J&KContractors State Govt.,registered CPWD, Railways andState otherGovt., State/Central Governments for the followquent detention,” the government order reads. ing works:ing works:Terming Masrat Alam’s free movement a great S.No E a r&n eClass s t Time & Class of M a j o r threat to security, the government order further S.No Name of Work Est Name Costof Work Cost of E a r nEst e s t Cost TimeCostof ofTime of M of a j oTime r rupees) T / D o cDate . Money (In completion of Contractor Head of reads, “though you are presently under custody, there (In rupees) T / D o c . Money (In(In completion of Contractor Head Date of (In Rupees) Opening Account (In Rupees) Opening Account is a likelihood of your being admitted to bail and in Rupees) of Bid of Bid Rupees) case you get released at this point of time there is a well found apprehension that you will again indulge 1 3 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 2 4 5 6 7 5 8 9 in anti-national and secessionist1activities.

In order to prevent recurrence of the circumstances of 2008, 2009 Strengthening Ka- 1490000/-30 Days 600/14900/- S.H.G 30 Days4059 30.06.2014 S.H.G 4059 1 Strengthening of Koni Ka-1 1490000/600/- of Koni 14900/30.06.2014 and 2010 your detention has become imperative.” chi Bridge by way of jackProjecti' Projecti' chi Bridge by way of jackDescribing Muslim League president as an element eting to abutment and zation zation eting to abutment and who conceives secessionist strategy and hasofpotential laying of RCC deck slab at laying RCC deck slab at of implementing it on the ground, the Mir government or- Road Mir Behri Dal Bund Road Behri Dal Bund der reads that, “this trait of your’s makes you a poRainawari.

Rainawari. tential threat to peace and your release will have an Position ofAAA/TS: Under Submission. adverse impact on security of the Position state ofofAAA/TS: Jammu and Under Submission. funds: demanded TheofBidding documents Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Kashmir.” (CNS) Position of funds: demanded ThePosition Biddingof documents Consisting qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill ofand quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions and other from details Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms conditions of contract and other details can of becontract seen/downloaded thecan be seen/downloaded from the departmental www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in aswebsite per schedule of dates given below:-

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press over Masrat’s detention, League activists 2.

Period of downloading of bidding From 10 A.M to 25.06.2014 4.00 P.M. 2.

Period of downloading of bidding documents Fromdocuments 13.06.2014 10 A.M to 25.06.2014 4.0013.06.2014 P.M. and leaders stated that the government slapped PSA against Bhat over the reasons that in order to 3.

Bid submission Start Date 14.06.2014 from 10.00 A.M 3.

Bid submission Start Date 14.06.2014 from 10.00 A.M prevent the recurrence of the circumstances of 2008, 2009 and 2010 your detention has4.become imperative.

Bid Submission End Date 26.06.2014 upto 4.00 P.M 26.06.2014 upto 4.00 P.M Bid Submission End Date 4.

The league leader Mohammad Yousuf Mir while ad5. Copy Deadline for receiving the Hard Copy (Original DD at 4.00 P.M in the Office of the Executive 5. detention Deadline for receiving the Hard (Original DD &EMD) 28.06.2014 at 4.00 P.M in&EMD) the Office28.06.2014 of the Executive dressing the press condemned the of their Construction Division No. 1st Srinagar.

Engineer, Construction DivisionEngineer, No. 1st Srinagar. chief- terming the act as ‘illegal’ and ‘orchestrated’.

“We approached almost all the Hotel owners for the 6. (Online) Date & time of opening of Bids (Online)at 11.00 A.M in the Office 30.06.2014 at 11.00 A.M in the Office of the Executive Date & time of opening of Bids 30.06.2014 of the Executive space for a few minutes but they6.refused and said Construction Division No. 1st Srinagar.

Engineer, Construction DivisionEngineer, No. 1st Srinagar. that we need to get permission of police first.”

Muslim League stated that Masarat was arrested 2. cost Bidsofmust be accompanied with cost of Tender document inof shape of demand draftR&B in favour of Executive Engineer R&B 2.

Bids must be accompanied with Tender document in shape of demand draft in favour Executive Engineer on October 2010 and he faced five consecutive PSAsDivision Division, Construction Division 1st Srinagar(tender inviting authorityjand Earnest Division, Construction No. 1st Srinagar(tender inviting No. authorityjand Earnest money / Bid security in shape of money CDR / / Bid security in shape of CDR / after Supreme Court directed the authorities to Engineer, FDRConstruction pledged to Executive Construction No. 1st Srinagar (tender receiving authority).

FDRstate pledged to Executive DivisionEngineer, No. 1st Srinagar (tenderDivision receiving authority). inform the accused a week before 3.if it slaps another 3. of The time of opening of Bids shall be notified onaind Webconveyed Site www.iktenders.gov.in aind conveyed to the bidders The date and time of opening Bidsdate shalland be notified on Web Site www.iktenders.gov.in to the bidders through e-mail message their e-mailbidders address.shall Thebe bids of Responsive PSA on him. Mir strongly condemned the continuautomatically through an e-mailautomatically message on their e-mailan address.

The bids on of Responsive opened online onbidders same shall be opened online on same Web Site in the Office of Executive Engineer R&B No. Division, Construction 1st Srinagar (tender receiving authority). ous detention of Masarat and other prisoners.

He of Executive Web Site in the Office Engineer R&B Division, Construction Division 1st Srinagar (tenderDivision receivingNo. authority).

4.The bidsfor forathe work remain for aofperiod of 120 days from the date of opening of bids alleged that authorities are ‘manufacturing false 4.The bids for the work shall remain valid period ofshall 120 days fromvalid the date opening of bids 5.The earnest money shall be forfeited, lf:5.The earnest money shall be forfeited, lf:cases’ against Masarat only to prolong his detention. a.Any bidder/ tenderer withdraws bid/validity tender during theany period of bid validity orterms makes any modifications in the terms a.Any bidder/ tenderer withdraws his bid/ tender during the periodhis of bid or makes modifications in the (KNS) and conditions of the bid. and conditions of the bid. of required Successful bidder to furnish thewithin required b.Failure of Successful bidder to b.Failure furnish the performance security the performance specified timesecurity limit. within the specified time limit.

DIPK:2195 Sd/- Executive Engineer DIPK:2195 Sd/- Executive Engineer

Mirwaiz ............ at Srinagar’s Municipal Park in the morning.

On June 20, this year, AAC is completing its 50 years. (KNS)

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Teacher to her father.”The CEO said he made it clear to the accused teacher that it isn’t the matter between police and parents.

“In this regard, I have ordered an enquiry and District Vigilance Officer Ghulam Ahmad Dar has been appointed as enquiry officer,”’ he said adding he has been asked to submit report within two days.

Shop in the area. The protestors said that a few days back the owner of a medical shop and his assistant forcibly tried to exploit a poor girl sexually in their medical shop. “The hue and cry raised by the victim attracted the attention of passersby who saved the girl from those two debauches,” a protestor told CNS adding that duo were thrashed by locals and handed over to police station Nigeen.

Locals said that police registered a formal case against the accused but ironically they were bailed out by the court after few days.

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Big realignment in Bihar: Lalu to support JD(U) to counter BJP PATNA: Marking realignment of “secular” forces in Bihar against a resurgent BJP, RJD on Wednesday announced the support of its 21 MLAs to JD(U) candidates for two Rajya Sabha seats in view of rebellion among the ranks of Nitish Kumar’s party.

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad said his party would support ruling JD(U) to foil the “game” of BJP which had “propped up” two Independent candidates.

Lalu, who has long been a bitter critic of Kumar, the former Bihar chief minister, said his support was based on the need of present times and would comment on the likelihood of his tie-up with Kumar when such a need arose.

“We are told that we should forget the past, should not worry about the future and think about the present. So I am taking this stand on the current agenda (Rajya Sabha election) ... I can’t let the BJP’s game succeed,” he told reporters.

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dents but rebellion by a section of legislators following the party’s drubbing in Lok Sabha polls has made the victory of its two candidates a bit uncertain.

The support of RJD, which is also plagued by dissidence, may prove to be crucial. JD(U) president Sharad Yadav has already been elected unopposed to the upper house but its two other candidates — Pawan Verma and Gulam Rasool Baliyawi — are facing challenge from Independents Anil Sharma, a builder who had contested Lok Sabha election on JD(U) ticket, and Sabir Ali, who had joined BJP but was axed after many party leaders opposed his entry.

BJP has 84 MLAs, RJD 21, Congress four and CPI one legislator while there are five Independents. Since the arithmetic is weighing against ruling JD(U), the support of 21 RJD MLAs is crucial for it in a house of 243, with an effective strength of 232 because of 11 vacancies.

Congress protests in Delhi Wadia group complains of threats from underworld over Preity Zinta demanding Minister’s resignation

his cell phone from a person, who claimed to be fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari, on Monday and filed a complaint with NM Joshi Marg police station yesterday, deputy commissioner of police Mahesh Patil said.

“Don’t run around Preity Zinta. Give my message to Wadia. Otherwise his business will be in trouble,” said

police. Patil did not clarify if the phone belonged to the secretary or one of the members of Wadia family.

The complaint has now been transferred to the antiextortion cell of the crime branch to ascertain the ve-

“false and baseless”.

Marine Drive police is probing the case filed under various sections of IPC on the basis of a written complaint by Zinta last Thursday.

The two had ended their courtship a few years ago, but continued to co-own IPL team Kings XI Punjab along with some others.

ing the resignation of Union Minister Nihalchand Meghwal, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Photo: Shanker Chakravrty All India Congress Mahila Morcha activists demonstrate outside the BJP headquarters demanding immediate resignation of Union Minister Nihalchand Meghwal for his alleged in-

BJP leader Yashwant Sinha gets bail from court HAZARIBAGH: A day after BJP veteran L K Advani met him at Hazaribagh jail, party leader Yashwant Sinha on Wednesday secured bail from a local court having spent a fortnight in prison following his refusal to seek relief after his arrest during a power crisis stir.

Chief judicial magistrate R B Pal granted the bail after Sinha’s counsel Anil Kumar Sinha and Raj Kumar Raju moved the bail petition.

Sinha was in judicial remand from June 3 in connection with an alleged assault of a government official in Hazaribagh the previous day.

Madras HC judge gets threatening call A judge of the Madras High Court has said he received a threatening phone call from an unidentified person following which police have launched an inquiry.

Justice C S Karnan disclosed about the threat in an open court during proceedings on Tuesday.

He summoned the Registrar General and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police K N Murali of the High Court police station to the court hall and said he received the threat call on Monday night around 11.30 pm on his landline in his Greenways Road residence here.After he gave an oral complaint, Registrar General Pon Kalaiyarasan orally directed the police authorities to initiate action to identify the person.

After meeting Sinha in jail, Advani had told reporters yesterday that Sinha should leave jail after securing bail and lead the ongoing agitation by BJP against the

power crisis in Jharkhand.

Sinha was also the ‘right person’ to be chief minister after the assembly elections later this year, he had said.

Sinha and several of his supporters were arrested

volvement in a rape case.

Members of the Congress women’s wing on Wednesday staged a protest outside BJP headquarters in New Delhi demanding immediate resignation

of Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Nihalchand Meghwal for his alleged involvement in a rape case.

The protesters led by Shobha Oza, president of the All India Congress

Mahila Morcha, reached the BJP headquarters at 11, Ashoka Road around noon and raised anti-BJP slogans. They were also carrying placards demanding Mr. Meghwal’s resignation.

“This shows BJP’s double face.

When there are rape cases in Uttar Pradesh, they demand President’s rule but when crimes happen in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, they keep quiet,” said Ms. Oza. “If rape cases are normal for BJP, then what kind of security have they promised for women?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised zero tolerance for crime against women, in the Parliament.

Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT PROGRAMME COORDINATOR NREGA(ACD) DISTRICT KULGAM. Subject:- Interview Schedule for one Post of Distt. Social Auditor.

Ref:- This office No.ACDK/MGNREGA/2013-14/448-50 Dated.31-05-2014.

Whereas this office has invited applications for the engagement of Distt. Social Auditor vide this office Advertise notice No.02 ACDK OF 2013 Dated.31-07-2013.

Whereas this office prepared short list on the basis of merit and on the pattern of 1:5 and the same was published for obtaining objections if any in the " local dailies Raising Kashmir " Dated.03-06-2014 within 05 days from the publication of the notice.

Whereas this office has not received any objection within the stipulated time.

Now the below mentioned short listed candidates are hereby informed through this notice that they shall present themselves for interview before the interview committee on 23-06-2014 at 10:30 AM at Assistant Commissioner Development Office Kulgam

on June 2 after JSEB general manager (Hazaribagh Branch) Dhanesh Jha filed an FIR accusing them of tying him up during their demonstration near his office.

The following day the court remanded them to judicial custody for 14 days after all the accused refused to seek bail.

The court extended their remand till June 28 after they stayed away from moving bail again on June 16.On June 12, BJP leaders Shahnawaz Hussain and Rajiv Pratap Rudy as emissaries of BJP president Rajnath Singh had urged Sinha to obtain bail and participate in the party’s statewide agitation.

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The Candidates shall produce their academic qualification certificate in original at the time of interview. No separate call letters be issued in this behalf DIPK: 2245 Distt Programme Coodinator NREGA(ACD) Kulgam

Government of Jammu & Kashmir

Office of the Chief Animal Husbandly Officer Bandipora (Chairman District Level Selection Committee Bandipora) Sub:-Recruitment of Class-IV in Animal Husbandry Department Bandipora (District cadre).

Ref:- Govt. Order No.735-GAD of 2008 dated 30-05-2008. read with SRO 375 of 10-2010.

Advertisement Notification No. 02-CAHO-Bpora of 2014 dated 16-06-2014 Applications on prescribed form mentioned at the bottom, are invited from eligible permanent residents of Bandipora district for Class-IV posts (Attendants/ Eq.) in the pay band of 440-7440+GP of Rs.1300/- falling vacant in Gurez. The category wise breakup of these vacant 30Sts is as under:Category

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Eligibility Criteria:1. Academic Qualification: 2. Age Limit:

Minimum; Matric & Maximum; 10+2.

The applicant should not be less than 18 years and more than 10 years AS on 01-0J-2014. However the upper age limit in respect of Reserved Category candidates and Physically Challenged is 43 years & 42 years respectively in terms of Govt order No:-586 GAD of 2014 dt:-03-06-2014.

3. The applicant should be permanent resident of District Bandipora 4. The applicant should have good moral character and sound physique.

5. Preference / additional weightage shall be given in terms of Govt. Order N0.6I-ASH of 2014 dated 03-06-2014, to the in-service candidates (Casual labours / need basis workers of Animal Husbandry Deptt) , Private para-vets & those candidates who have Livestock rearing background or are directly associated with Animal rearing, (Certificate to this effect shall be issued by Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Bandipora).

Other Terms & Conditions:1.The applicant shall have to tender an affidavit duly attested by the 1st class Judicial Magistrate to the effect that he/she, if selected, would serve in Gurez Valley for at least 07 years continuously from the date of first appointment.

11.Application forms should be duly filled in and signed by the applicant and accompanied by all necessary testimonials and documents. iii. Applications, if any, found deficit of required documents or having been impersonated shall be out rightly rejected. iv. Applicants in whose case certificate (s) may be found to be fake/ fraud, shall be booked under law.

The application forms duly filled in and accompanied by attested copies of Qualification Certificates/ Date of Birth Certificate/ Permanent Residence Certificate/ Physical fitness certificate and Category Certificate if any, should be deposited in the office of the undersigned at (Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Bandipora) during office hours by or before 25th June 2014.

This is in continuation to this office Notification no:-01-CAHO-Bpr of 2013 dt:-09-05-2013.

DIPK: 2251 Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Bandipora

19. 06 .2014

HOROSCOPE Aries

March 21-April 19

Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.

Taurus April 20-May 20

Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.

Gemini May 21-June 21

Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill.

Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.

Cancer June 22-July 22

If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.

Leo

July 23-August 22 An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.

Libra September 23-October 23 Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the toughest of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about relationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting together with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you.

Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces.

Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.

EDITORIAL// OPINION OPINION EDITORIAL of the day WhyQoute sweet relations Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the turn sour? men of old; seek what they sought.

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Men bring in provision, women produce a meal.

Marriage is an old institution for bringing up family which is the basic unit of any society. Marriage normally is an equal partnership of a man and a woman with equal status in rights and duties. But it has been observed that women have been less equal so far as rights are concerned. Men traditionally wrest power and dominate. Womhocking media reports about en are invariably dependent and the tremendous decline in the feel marginalized.

Thisaskind of arrival of domestic wellas disparity brings bitterness among foreign tourists has puzzled the two partners.

Ever since the everyone concerned with the tourist industry.

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The State and Central develop many inferiority comGovernment havepersonality totally failed to plexes. Their cannot counter this baseless propaganda and be groomed properly and consetheir festivals in different parts of the quently they fall prey to many soworld have only become leisure trips evils like addiction The and forcial Ministers anddrug Bureaucrats. otherinfrastructure immoral practices as parents tourist in the valley, areconnectivity, not there todepleted reprimand them road condition of or most of the beshow andconnecting guide themroads towards sides unstable electricity supply have the right path. Disputing mothers also contributed to theadeclining tourand fathers have duty towards ist inflow this year. If this trend contheir children to make them good tinues the tourist arrival will further citizens.In viewcome of the decline and will to increasing few thounumber of family disputes, there is sands. The stake holders particularly an urgent needboat of counselling buhoteliers, house owners, transporters, shopfamily keepers and to others too reaus and courts deal with aresuch contributing to this disturbing sitcases exclusively.

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Say no to Tobacco Nearly six million people across the world die because of direct or indirect use of tobacco every year and the figure could go up to eight million by 2030 unless urgent action is taken says WHO. In India one out of 10 Indian adults dies of tobacco related diseases and Tobacco is cause for 1.5lakh cancers, 4.2 million heart diseases, and 3.7 million lung diseases every year. Our country has one of the highest rates of oral cancer.

According to Tobacco Intervention Initiative statistics, 4300 lakh tobacco is consumed in the form bidis, chewing tobacco, gutka and snuff and smoking cigarettes. Fourteen crore men and 4 crore women are addicted to tobacco in India according to official figures. Over half of the male population around 57 per cent in the age group 15-49 years uses tobacco in some form and over one tenth of women in this age group also use tobacco. More than 5,000 youth in our country take to tobacco use every day.

The health ministry estimates that by 2020, tobacco will be responsible for 13% of all deaths in India and says that without any intervention, more than 38.4 million bidi smokers and 13.2 million cigarette smokers are likely to die prematurely. Second-hand smoke also remains a big problem. The misconception about certain tobacco products being safe also encourages many to consume tobacco in one or another form.

India launched the National Tobacco Control Programme in the 11th five year plan. It has ratified the WHO convention on tobacco control which recommends several strategies to reduce the demand and supply of tobacco. India was among the first few counties to set up a chain of tobacco cessation clinics at the district level. Several legislations are also in place for reducing tobacco usage and manufacture. These include Regulations of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations of 2011, made under the Food Safety and Standards Act and Cigarette and other Tobacco Products (Pack-

aging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2012.

As per the Regulations of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations of 2011, made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, gutka, zarda, pan masala, gul, bajjar and such other toxic and addictive forms of chewing tobacco are mandated to be banned by various states.

Although 24 states and five union territories have so far banned gutka and paan masala containing tobacco, there is a question mark over the implementation of the ban. Whether it is the capital Delhi or other town where the ban is in place, gutka is being either sold openly or clandestinely in different names and pouches which is the people addicted to are even willing to pay a higher price.

The Supreme Court had last month sought compliance reports from all state governments that have banned the sale and manufacture of gutka and paan masala containing tobacco.

According to the new Cigarette and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Rules, 2012, notified on September 27, 2012, all tobacco product packs in the country are to carry new pictorial warnings which focussed in detail the portion of the human body affected by tobacco use.

The health ministry had also for the first time inserted the word ‘Warn-

ing’ in the new pictorial warnings and mandated that this word be printed in ‘red’ colour along with the messages - ‘Smoking kills’ and ‘Tobacco kills’.

The new notification makes it mandatory for all tobacco makers both smoking forms and smokeless to maintain pictorial warnings in the states format and also to place the health warning in at least 40 per cent of the principal display area of the tobacco package.

At recent consultations several government and non-governmental organisations called for a complete ban on advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products in the country. The consultation was

by HRIDAY (Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth) and Voluntary Health Association of India (VHAI) in collaboration with the Health and Family Welfare ministry and the WHO Country Office for India. It was felt that despite the regulations, tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is very rampant and youth-centric. The urgent need to strengthen the existing provisions of COTPA and a multi-sect oral and inter-governmental synergy was stressed to effectively implement a complete ban.

Advertising of tobacco products is restricted under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regula-

tion of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003, (COTPA).

It is also established that a majority of smokers as many as 70 per cent desire to quit, but only 30 per cent of them actually try each year, and only 3 to 5 percent actually succeed in quitting, states WHO. The theme of this year World No Tobacco Day is: Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

A comprehensive ban of all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship is required under the WHO Framework Convention for Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) for all Parties to this treaty within five years of the entry into force of the Convention.

Evidence shows that comprehensive advertising bans lead to reductions in the numbers of people starting and continuing smoking. Statistics show that banning tobacco advertising and sponsorship is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce tobacco demand and thus control its usage.

The objective of 2013 campaign is also drive local, national and international efforts to counteract tobacco industry efforts to undermine tobacco control, specifically industry efforts to stall or stop comprehensive bans on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.

Of the six million people who die of tobacco related diseases every year globally more than 600 000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke.

The ultimate goal is to contribute to protect present and future generations not only from these devastating health consequences, but also against the social, environmental and economic consequences of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.

So until all forms of consumption of tobacco cease through regulations and laws the goal of tobacco free India cannot be fulfilled. There is therefore a need for all stake holders in public health to coordinate their effort for everyone to emphatically say No To Tobacco.

Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth India is a vast country with a population of about 1.21 billion and a labour force of around 475 million. There is an open unemployment of 9.5 million as per estimates available for the year 200910. Employment is the main source of livelihood and self-fulfillment for most women and men.

About 6% of the total work force in India is employed in organised sector while remaining 94% are in the unorganised sector. Scope of additional employment generation in the organized sector for additional wage employment is less.

India has a younger population not only in comparison to advanced economies but also in relation to large developing countries. As a result, the labour force in India is expected to increase by 32 per cent over the next 20 years, while it will decline by 4.0 per cent in industrialised countries and by nearly 5.0 per cent in China. We are, therefore, endeavoring to reap this ‘demographic dividend’ by providing for higher levels of health, education and skill development. This will create an environment where in the economy not only grows rapidly, but also enhances good quality employment and livelihood opportunities to meet the needs and aspirations of the youth.

The Government has been making constant efforts for reducing unemployment through normal growth process and implementing various employment generation programmes, such as, Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY); Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and National Rural Livelihood Mission besides entrepreneurial development programmes run by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.

The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) also assures every rural household at least 100 days of manual work at minimum wages.

Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM): The Mission’s aim is to encourage reforms and fast track planned development of identified cities. Focus is on efficiency in urban infrastructure and service delivery mechanisms, community participation etc.

Bharat Nirman In Bharat Nirman, critical areas of rural infrastructure – Irrigation, Roads, Water Supply, Housing, Electricity and Telecom connectivity have been covered. This has improved living standards of the rural population and also created infrastructure which will ultimately enhance the economic activities in the rural areas and generate significant employment opportunities for the rural people.

Infrastructural Development The investment on infrastructure is proposed to be increased to Rs.45 lakh crore during XII Plan period. About half of this is expected to come from private sector.

Skill Development · Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development of any country. Countries with higher and better levels of skills adjust more effectively to the challenges and opportunities of the world. · Government is serious in creating training infrastructure and providing quality employment to youth. According to a study carried out by Quality Council of India, placement rate has increased to about 80% to 99% because of improved infrastructure in the modernized ITIs. Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme based on Modular Employable Skills (MES) was started during the Eleventh Five Year Plan for early school leavers and existing workers, especially in the unorganised sector to improve their employability. About 16 lakh persons have been trained under the scheme so far. · Sincere efforts are being made for skill development of a large number of people under various skill development programmes.

The Prime Minister has set a target of skilling 500 million persons by 2022 and the Ministry of Labour & Employment is required to train 100 million. Government is systematically working to achieve the target and the training capacity has been increased from 9 lakh in 2006 - 07 to 26 lakh in 2011-12. All the Government ITIs are being modernized. New courses have been introduced and most of the ITIs are running in two to three shifts. During last five years, the number of Government and private ITIs has increased from 5114 in 2006-07 to 10,344 which is more than double. Government has also planned to set up 1500 more ITIs in PPP and 5000 Skill Development Centres in PPP to enhance the capacity further. 27 Advanced Training Institutes are also planned in PPP to produce adequate number of trainers in the country.

Focus Area in the 12th Five Year Plan In the 12th Five Year Plan the thrust of the Government is in bringing about an inclusive growth strategy that will provide job opportunities as well as make the young of the country employable.

The main focus areas are: a) Thrust on Manufacturing Sector-to make

it the engine of employment growth-that would create 100 million additional jobs by 2025. b) To bring in supportive policies to incentivise labour intensive manufacturing sectors such as textile & garments, leather & footwear, food processing, gems & Jewellery to generate more employment opportunities. c) Expanding employment in services like IT, finance & banking, tourism, trade & transport. d) Prioritizing skill training for the informal sector; creation of appropriate skill sets among rural migrants and urban poor to make growth inclusive. e) Ensuring the employability of skilled persons by involving Sector Skill Councils in preparation of Skill Modules matching market demand. f) Building on the potential of Modular Employable Skill programme by ensuring combination of modules to ensure employability. g) Extending Social Security benefits to Unorganized sector Workers. h) Enable skill loans for poor students (Credit Guarantee Fund) i) Streamlining the skill development programs for disadvantaged sections to ensure much larger funding for skill development. j) Setting up of National Skill Registry to link data bases across Ministries / States to provide a platform linking people who seek/provide employment.

Expenditure on social services which include education, sports, art and culture, medical and public health, family welfare, water supply and sanitation, housing, urban development; welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other Backward Classes (OBCs), labour and labour welfare, social security and welfare, nutrition, relief for natural calamities, etc. by the Government (Centre and State combined) has also shown increase in recent years reflecting higher priority to social services.

National-e-Governance National-e-Governance Plan has identified Upgradation and modernization Employment Exchanges as one of the Mission Mode Projects (MMP). The MMP aims to progressively support all Employment Exchanges in the country to make effective use of IT in various activities of employment services. A national web portal will be developed to make all employment related services available on a single window and will work like a virtual job market. This will help Employment Exchanges to provide efficient and quality services at wider scale and speed.

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