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Search on to nab militant group in Lolab forests Srinagar, December 18: Intermittent exchange of fire continued for the second running day Wednesday between militants and joint team of army and police in Lolab forests of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, where a Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militant was killed on Tuesday evening, official sources told Global News Service. They said army’s 18 and 28 Rashtriya Rifles and police exchanged fire for the second running day today with a group of heavily armed militants, who’re hiding in Affan forest in Mehandiwali Behak area of Lalpora in Lolab. The joint team, sources said, have cornered the dense forests from all sides to prevent the militants from fleeing. Additional reinforcements have See Search on Pg. 11
S. K Singh meets Spalbar Leh, December 18: Vice Chief of Army Lt. General S.K Singh from today met CEC LAHDC Rigzin Spalbar and discussed the issues pertaining with Army and Civil relationship in the district at Army Core Headquarter. Chief of Army staff 14 core Major General Sanjay Kulkarni, GOC Lt. General Rakesh Sharma were also present in the meeting. During the interaction, CEC thanked Vice Chief of Army for his intervention and support for providing 130 kanals of land from Army to civil administration for construction of open stadium, procuring maximum agricultural products including vegetables and fruits from local See S.K Singh on Pg. 11
Inside story LC panel pitches for promotion of Small Scale Industry
On Edit Page Machines need men to make India healthy The central government is very serious about providing the latest health care facilities on the doorsteps of the people even in the remotest villages.
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WEATHER
FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS:
Weather will be mainly dry and cold over the state.
FORECAST OF SRINAGAR:
Mainly clear sky with Haze. Maximum & Minimum temperatures will be around15°C & -2°C respectively.
TEMPERATURE MAXIMUM 14.9 0C MINIMUM -1.2 0C SUNSET ON(THURSDAY) 05:25 pm SUNRISE ON (FRIDAY) 07:33 am
Comprehensive programme undertaken for holistic development of Srinagar
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Lok Sabha passes lokpal bill Rahul says more anti-graft bills in pipeline
New Delhi, December 18: Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the lokpal bill, after eight unsuccessful attempts over the last five decades, a day after the anti-graft legislation underwent amendments during its course in Rajya Sabha. The ruling Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joined forces in Lok Sabha in a rare display of unity to create a corruption ombudsman. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011, was passed by voice vote amid din created by members from Seemandhra region who were protesting against division of Andhra Pradesh to create the state of Telangana. After Lok Sabha's approval, it will now be sent to President Pranab Mukherjee whose assent is necessary for it to become a law. It became the first bill to be passed during the ongoing win-
ter session of Parliament The bill was already passed by Lok Sabha in December 2011 but it came to the House again as it underwent amendments before being approved by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The measure got support from all parties except Samajwadi Party and Shiv Sena, whose members staged a walkout. While batting for the measure, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi said, "RTI was UPA's most important assault on corruption. Lokpal bill alone is not enough to fight corruption. What we need is a comprehensive anti-corruption code and the UPA government has prepared anti-corruption framework." He said this was a chance to make history by passing the lokpal bill. "This is about the anti-corruption framework and the framework of justice that we want to deliver to the country," he
added. He suggested extension of the winter session to pass six more bills which were "part of the comprehensive anti-corruption framework". Speaking to media persons outside Parliament after the bill was passed, Gandhi said more bills were needed to curb corruption. "We need more bills and we have the framework. Congress party has bills in the pipeline that need to be passed," said Gandhi. "We've had big success with the lokpal bill, we had the RTI (Right to Information) earlier," he added. Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj attacked Congress for clamouring to take credit for it and praised "the people of this country" for achieving the passage of the bill. "The people of this country and the old man (Anna Hazare) who has undertaken fast sev-
Omar will not contest from Ganderbal: Kamal PDP encouraged corrupt officials Srinagar, December 18: National Conference Wednesday said that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will not contest from Ganderbal Constituency in forthcoming Assembly Elections. National Conference Additional General Secretary, Dr Shiekh Mustafa Kamal told CNS that Peoples Democratic Party is trying to give an impression that Omar Abdullah is scared o f
The Department Related Standing Committee (DRSC)-I of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council on Industries and Commerce department Wednesday stressed the need for promotion of small scale industry
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facing people in Ganderbal which is totally baseless. He said that Omar Abdullah provided all sorts of facilities to the people of Ganderbal and the district witnessed tremendous development under the leadership of Omar Abdullah. Kamal said that any NC candidate has caliber to defeat any stalwart of PDP from Ganderbal Constituency. “National Conference will again emerge as single largest party and would rule the S t a t e with the c o n -
3 years on, Umar Qayoom’s family awaits registration of FIR Srinagar, Dec 18: The family of Umar Qayoom Bhat, a youth who according to his father died after being tortured ruthlessly by the police in 2010, Wednesday said that the police is yet to register FIR in the matter. Abdul Qayoom, father of Umar Bhat, told KNS that the authorities are yet to initiate a concrete action against the culprits who are ‘roaming free;. “The court more than five times ordered Tehsildar to appear in person, but continuously he has been neglecting the court order. The involved are being elevated to the higher posts and even the police shows reluctance in filing FIR into the
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killing of my 17 year old son.” Qayoom mentioned further that on Friday, August 20, 2010, after prayers, the stone pelting was going on in the area and that while Umar was returning home after prayers, forces caught hold on him and he was beaten up mercilessly. “I saw that around six force personnel were beating him up and bouncing him to the walls. They later dragged him to the nearby police post.” Qayoom said that the condition of his son worsened during detention and that the repeated plea for his release was out rightly rejected by the police officials. “I requested See 3 Years on Pg. 11
sent and help of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Those who claim that they will get majority are living in a fool’s paradise,” he said adding that the defeat of PDP is imminent. National Conference Additional General Secretary and legislator alleged that Mufti Muhammad Sayeed during his tenure as Chief Minister encouraged corrupt officers as a result corruption and malpractices became rampant in Jammu and Kashmir. “Omar Abdullah has been trying hard to give corruption free environment to the people and for this purpose several anti-graft agencies were created.” Kamal said adding that future of people is always secure during NC rule.
eral times deserve the credit," Swaraj said. Speaking on the bill, Swaraj said her party had opposed the earlier lokpal bill as it was a weak legislation but she was happy that Rajya Sabha - where the opposition is in majority had amended it suitably. Law minister Kapil Sibal said discussion on the measure has taken place over past two years both inside and outside the House. SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said it will bring government work to a halt as government officials will be afraid of carrying out their duties. "It will create a fear psychosis among the bureaucracy and no official will take a decision or sign a document," Yadav said, adding that as per the law, a low level policeman will be empowered to question and investigate senior politicians and public officials. See Lokpal Bill on Pg. 11
Mufti terms passing of Lokpal Bill a landmark decision Jammu, December 18: Hailing decision of the Parliament to pass Lokpal Bill today, patron of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammed Sayeed today there was a need to launch a decisive war against corruption in the country. He said that passing of Lokpal Bill was the landmark step towards eradicating the menace of corruption but lot more needed to be done. Addressing a function to welcome large number of people Kastigarh and adjoining areas of Doda who joined PDP here today, Mufti reminded that Jammu and Kashmir was the first state which had taken a historic and landmark step in the direction of containing corruption in
Omar lays foundation stone of Parnai HEP Says financial autonomy is linked with power generation Poonch, December 18: Reaffirming his mission to achieve energy sufficient Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that his vision to bring economic autonomy to the State is linked with the harnessing of maximum of the 20,000 MW hydro power potential available in the State. “My government has laid the edifice in this regard and is firmly working on a roadmap to realize generation of 9000 MWs of power within next 7 to 8 years”, he said and maintained that while the total power generation in the State stood at 750 MWs per annum indigenously since the time of independence, his government has launched hydro electro projects of the capacity of 1750 MWs during the last about five years. Addressing a large public
the State. “While the country has passed Lokpal Bill today only, PDP led government in Jammu and Kashmir had constituted State Accountability Commission (SAC), similar to Jan Lokpal way back in the year 2003”, he said and added that powers of SAC were similarly to the Jan Lokpal because all important people including ministers and bureaucrats were brought under the purview of SAC. “To ensure appointment of only credible persons as members of the SAC Chief Minister, leader of the opposition and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly were authorized to appoint members of SAC”, he recalled. Reminding that PDP led See Mufti on Pg. 11
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gathering after laying foundation of Rs. 640.40 crore 37.50 MW Parnai Hydro Electric Project near here, the Chief Minister said that the important turnaround in the financial resources of Jammu and Kashmir is only possible when the State generates surplus power to export it to other States and earn substantial revenue for the development of the State. “The day is not far off, if we continue to focus on generation of hydro power in the State when the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kash-
mir instead of demanding financial assistance from the Centre Government for development purpose would offer financial help to the Centre for the upliftment of people and launch of schemes elsewhere in the Country”, he said and added that this is only possible when the State starts producing hydro energy more than required for its domestic use and industrial purposes. Omar Abdullah said that Allah has bestowed his blessings on Jammu and See Omar on Pg. 11
Government Wednesday appealed general public to refrain from using Khyber Toned Milk as according to the Office of the Deputy Commissioner Food Safety Kashmir Division, the Analysis report of referral Laboratory Kolkatta has indicated it substandard and unsafe for consumption. Office of the Deputy Commissioner Food Safety Kashmir Division has directed all designated officers to keep a strict vigil over the movement of Khyber Toned Milk bearing lot number MD E S.P 17 in the market. Office of the Deputy Commissioner Food Safety Kashmir Division in a press statement to CNS has said that this office is in of receipt letter number See Khyber on Pg. 11
SHRC takes cognizance of mushroom growth of coaching centers Srinagar, December 18: Taking cognizance of the news reports about a tutor arrested on the charges of raping his taught, and the mushroom growth of coaching centers and their poor facilities therein, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) issued notices to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Director School Education Kashmir for submitting their respective reports in the matter. “All the Dy. Commissioners of Kashmir are also directed to come up with their respective reports in the matter together with the details of all the coaching centers, registered/ un-registered operating in their respective jurisdictions positively by or be-
fore the next date,” reads the order passed by Rafiq Fida, member SHRC. “Despite the fact that the students are charged an exorbitant tuition fee ranging from Rs. 20,000/to Rs. 30,000/- for a couple of months, the owners of these coaching centers, while minting money from the poor students, do not bother to even equip their centers with basic requirements including heating arrangements and separate classrooms for the boy and girl students not to talk of adequate infrastructure. The mushroom growth of coaching centers has led to the evasion of basic formalities as barring a few, all these coaching centers are not registered anywhere, their due See SHRC on Pg. 11
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Kashmir in the shape of natural beauty and abundance of water resources. “Both these could be utilized to give fillip to the economic conditions of the State. While tourism is dependent on normality, generation of power, though of longer gestation, is permanent avenue to revolutionize the financial status of the State as also catapult the job creation scenario and economic activities”, he said adding that coalition government farmers during the last 2 year benefiting farmers of Ladakh has focused both these sectors as important concerns in hugely. Spalbar also praised the role of Indian Army, Air its development policy. Force, BRO and Para military forces in Ladakh saying that Criticizing the opponents of his government for that they are always with Ladakhi people and underlined launching false propaganda and misleading people on their tireless service during the unprecedented flash flood in various grounds which do not even exist at all, the Chief 2010 rescuing precious human life and public property. The Minister said that they do not want to see the success of CEC also appreciated the role of Army and BRO for the schemes and projects implemented by his governsanctioning Rs 28 crore four line road project from petrol ment throughout the State during the last five years. pump, Leh to ITBP Choglamsar. The CEC said that “They want to divert the attention of people from LAHDC has proposed to open new tourist destinations in progress and development by sowing the seeds of Leh district for which he sought Army support in opening confusion and doubt in their minds”, he said and asked new tourist destination especially in border areas of the people beware of this kind of politics nurtured by a Ladakh. He also requested the Army authority to procure particular political group to fool the people and attempt electricity dues not paid, some of them are even fined more and more products of local farmers like vegetables, at grabbing the power for vested interests. by the PDD.” fruits for uplifting the livelihood and economy of farmers. Omar Abdullah said that while the Parnai Project will The SHRC order adds that as it is apparent that most of Lt. General S.K Sing gave assurance to extend fullest generate 37.5 MWs of power after its completion the tutors of these coaching centers are government support from the Army to the civilians in future too and within next four years, it will also eradicate the chances teachers who unfortunately lag behind at their places of urged for developing more mutual understanding and close of flood in Surankote area besides helping irrigating the postings while, paradoxically, putting their best in the relationship between Army and Civilians in border areas. agriculture land and generating employment for the coaching centers which is a gross exploitation of locals. “I have told the Minister of State for Power to students that directly infringes their right to education work with local administration for identifying 250 to and violation of human rights at large. 300 youth of the area who would be provided free training including free boarding and lodging in the training institutions outside the State so that after also been rushed to the area to assist the forces in completing the required training these get absorbed in conducting the operation. the upcoming Parnai HEP”, he said. “Besides Lolab, army has also launched massive Kulgam, December 18: In that this sector acts as a source “I have also given categorical direction to the power search operations in Warnaw, Surigam and Lalpora and order to make people aware of income generation in the companies in constructing various power houses in the other adjoining forests to prevent the militants from about centrally sponsored present scenario. State to necessarily engage the locally available skilled escaping. The militants are on run in the jungles,” scheme ‘Assistance to States More than 200 progressive and non-skilled youth in these projects and also identify sources said. for Control of Animal farmers including Panchs and the trades where the State Government could help to They added that searches have also been started in Diseases’ (ASCAD), related S a r p a n c h s o f d i s t r i c t upgrade the skills of locals so that these are easily Nagmarg, Kaksun, Dumgali forested areas that to Animal Husbandry Sector, p a r t i c i p a t e d i n t h e absorbed in these projects”, he said and added that any connect Bandipore district with Lolab. an awareness camp was programme. The experts of deviation in this regard would be viewed very seriously “During the searches at Mehndibehak, a hideout has organized in Kulgam today. d e p a r t m e n t p r o v i d e d by the government. also been busted and some food stocks, including The Assistant Commissioner awareness regarding control Referring to the benefits of Mughal Road, envisioned sugar, milk and honey were recovered. Blankets and Revenue, Sheikh Ghulam of different diseases espeby Baba-e-Quom Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad warm jackets were also recovered,” sources said. Hassan on behalf of District cially FMD, Brucellosis Abdullah and realized by the coalition government, the Pertinently, a militant was killed when a patrolling Dev. Commissioner presided Anthrax, Hs, BQ and Bird Chief Minister said that its upgradation and construc- party of army came under heavy gunfire on Tuesday over the function. The Flu. Chief Animal Husbandry tion of tunnel to make it all whether round the year evening at upper belt of Affan forests. The slain Assistant Commissioner Officer, Kulgam, Dr. A.G. highway of National Highway status is the next target militant identified as Syed Bhai of Pakistan is believed highlighted the scope and B h a t h i g h l i g h t e d t h e of his government. “We have taken up the issue with the to have recently infiltrated into the Valley. Sources said importance of the Animal achievements regarding mass Centre Government”, he said and wished that return of that he was associated with JeM. Husbandry sector and said vaccination of poultry. UPA Government to the power in the coming Government of Jammu and Kashmir Parliament Election so that the dream of making Mughal Road a second Fresh Notice Inviting e-Tenders National Highway connecting Jammu and e-NIT No:-CEJ/PMGSY/248 of 2013-14 Dated: 10/12/2013 Srinagar, is realized. Chief Engineer PMGSY (JKRRDA) Jammu on behalf of The Governor of J&K State, invites Fresh e-tenders on item rate basis from approved and eligible Contractors registered with J&K State Govt, CPWD, Railways or equivalent and other State Govts up to2.00 PM on 08-01-2014 for each of the following works including Defect Liability & Maintenance The Chief Minister also Period of five years after construction. mentioned the efforts his PMGSY is fully funded by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India (Except for Maintenance Part, to be borne by the State Government). government is making to S. Name of Work/ Package No. Name of Estimated Cost (Rs. In lacs) Cost of Earnest Time Call of Time and Class of help conversion of present No Division documents Money Allowed for Tender date of contractor system of Barter Trade (Rs. in (Rs. in Completion opening of Lacs) Lacs) tender across LOC into the normal trade through the transaction of money. He also said that his governConstruction and Maintenance of ment has also taken up the road from Muttal to Upper Samole, issue of allowing tele1. 127.55 7.65 135.20 0.060 2.70 09 months 1st Stage II, Phase VIII, Package No. JK14-273, Block Udhampur, phone communication District Udhampur between the traders of the Construction and Maintenance of two sides as also allowing road from T05 Km 9/250, to Pali, the trade for all feasible 2. 77.23 4.63 81.86 0.060 1.64 09 months 1st Stage II, Phase VIII, Package No. JK14-274, Block Udhampur, items. “Instead of District Udhampur identifying the goods for Construction and Maintenance of trade across LOC, the road from Kud to Mada, Stage II, 3. 506.23 30.37 536.60 0.060 10.73 12 Months 1st items not allowed for trade Phase VIII, Package No. JK14-275, Block Chenani, District Udhampur should be listed and rest Construction and Maintenance of left free for traders road from T-Morh to Kainthgali, without any bar”, he said 4. 504.43 30.27 534.70 0.060 10.69 12 Months 1st Stage II, Phase VIII, Package No. and added that these JK14-277, Block Chenani, District Udhampur initiatives will flourish the Construction and Maintenance of trade and strengthen this road from Supply Morh to important Confidence Kainthgali Km 9/200 to Pangara 5. 109.60 6.57 116.17 0.060 2.32 09 Months 1st Building Measure (CBM). 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regime had institutionalized transparency in the government, Mufti reminded the gathering that Jammu and Kashmir had taken lead in bring Right to Information Act in J&K. “RTI Act was passed by the State legislature in 2004 where as at the national level RTI law was passed in 2005”, he added. Pointing towards rampant corruption the State Government, Mufti regretted that corruption has been sneaked into the government from top to bottom but the anti-graft institutions like SAC have virtually make non functional by the present regime for hiding its misdeeds. He reiterated his demand that SAC should be equipped with an independent investigating agency to ensure proper investigation of the cases against higher ups. Reiterating resolve of his party to change the present inefficient and corrupt system, he said, “with the support of the people, PDP wants to change the present corrupt system and to establish a new dispensation of justice and equality”. He recalled that PDP during its regime had proved how to setup a new system of justice. “It was result of the performance of our government that the successive government at New Delhi, be it NDA regime or present UPA government, provided all possible help to change socio economic conditions of the people of the Jammu and Kashmir”, he said and mentioned towards a special package announced by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh under Prime Minister’s Economic Reconstruction plan for over all development of the State during PDP- regime. Pointing towards problems being faced by the residents of Doda, he demanded that besides giving employment to the locals, free electricity should also be given to the people of erstwhile Doda district because they have first right on the water flowing from their area. He pointed out the mega hydro electricity projects are being constructed in this belt but the locals are not getting benefits of such projects. He especially mentioned towards acute shortage of water and electricity being faced by the inhabitants of this belt. “It is unfortunate that other parts of the country are benefited from the power generated by the projects located in erstwhile Doda district but the natives of this place are struggling to get power”, he mentioned and regretted that local residents are neither getting power nor other basic amenities. Prominent among those who joined PDP included Chuni Lal Bhagat, retired principal, Krishan Singh Bhagat, Abdul Gani, Rashid Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Mohammad Ibrahim,
The body of Syed Bhai was handed over to the Auqaf committee Kuligam by police for final rites. Hundreds of people participated in the funeral prayers of the militant amidst pro-freedom demonstrations. The slain was laid to rest at martyrs’ graveyard Kuligam. A police official told GNS that a case FIR No 97/2013 under section 307 RPC, 7/27 IA Act has been registered at police station, Lalpora. Meanwhile, Based on specific inputs operations were launched by a RR unit in the area of Safawali Gali , 10 kms North of Kupwara wherein cache was recovered to include 614 AK ammunition, 11 Grenades and two bombs of mortar.
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mouth but no heed was paid to my pleas.” He further said that on the very next day he got the bail for his son’s release and immediately shifted him to hospital. “The Doctors there, due to unknown reasons, discharged Umar from the hospital .On the next day when his condition got worsened; I rushed him to the hospital again where Doctors revealed that my son is 80 percent dead. They later putted him on the ventilator.” According to the reports, Umar died in the hospital on August 25, 2010 and the huge protest march against his alleged killing was taken out in the area. “More that 48 protesters were injured during his funeral procession,” said his father, adding that the authorities at that time assured him that the investigation will be initiated into the matter at the earliest. “When no FIR was registered, after eight months, I took my plea to the court of law where from the last three years, I am fighting for justice.” Advocate Shabir who represents Qayoom’s case in court told KNS that the executive magistrate, who had granted bail to Omer in 2010, was called by the court and that the final call has been given to him to appear in person on January 13, 2014 in the court. “We demand that the FIR under section 302 be registered against Omar’s killing.”
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"This is a very serious issue... Why do we need this kind of bill," he said, demanding that the bill be withdrawn and taken after a thorough discussion in the next session of Parliament. "I am surprised at the Opposition's support for this bill," Yadav said and urged senior BJP leader LK Advani to oppose it, as he led a walkout of the party's MPs. The SP had walked out in protest against the legislation in the over five-hour long debate in Rajya Sabha as well. Soon thereafter, Shiv Sena's Anant Geete also led a walkout of his party MPs. JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav said he is supporting the bill as he does not wish to create any hurdle in the work of the government. He expressed certain reservations about the lokpal bill, including the provision of putting the Prime Minister under lokpal. "By doing so, the accountability of the Prime Minister will not be to the House but somewhere else," he said. Bahujan Samaj Party's Dara Singh Chouhan said there is a clamour for taking credit for this bill and "this is also a kind of corruption". He noted that any policy, however good, is futile if those implementing it do not have good intentions. Earlier when the bill was taken up for discussion and passage, Trinamool Congress member Sougata Roy raised a point of order saying that the measure passed by Rajya Sabha had been circulated among Lok Sabha members only on Wednesday. He said that as per rules, a two-day notice should be given to members before taking up any legislation passed by the other House. Disposing of his point of order, the Speaker said she had consented for waiving the two-day requirement and the bill was laid on the table of the House on Wednesday morning itself. Throughout the debate on the lokpal bill, supporters and opponents of Telangana continued raising slogans in the Well. YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy led his party members in the Well while TDP and Congress members, from Telangana and Seemandhra regions, continued shouting in support of their respective demands. Bodoland Peoples Front's SK Bwiswmuthiary was also in the Well protesting attacks on tribals in Assam. Anna Hazare breaks fast Social crusader Anna Hazare, drank coconut water to break a nine-day fast that he was staging to push for the bill in Maharashtra's Ralegan Siddhi after the legislation was passed. "This has been for the country... it has been a lot of work by a lot of people," Hazare told a rally that was a sea of jubilant supporters waving the Tricolour. Hazare had launched the hunger strike on December 10 and vowed to continue it until the bill was presented during the current winter session of Parliament and made into a law. "I want to thank the Parliamentary Select Committee on behalf of the people of Ralegan Siddhi as well as the country," Hazare said. He also thanked the members of Parliament for clearing the bill in both the Houses. The social activist said that it will help tackle corruption in the country and the poor people will benefit from it. Renewed support for the bill came after Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party trounced Congress in state polls in Delhi this month in a key test ahead of general elections due by May next year. Kejriwal, who campaigned on a promise of cleaning up dirty politics, was a key member of the grass-roots movement that demanded the tough law back in 2011. The campaign was spearheaded by Hazare who led countrywide protests that tapped into a rich seam of public anger at corruption and caught Congress unawares.
Abdul Hamid Mir, Girdhari Lal Bhagat, Nazir Ahmed and others. Prominent PDP leaders namely Sardar Rangil Singh, Ved Mahajan, Meboob Iqbal, R K Bali, Ashok Bhat and others were also present on the occasion.
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1. The Bidding documents can be downloaded from the website http://pmgsytendersjk.gov.in from 06.55 P.M on 12-12-2013 to 07-01-2014 (5.00PM). 2a. The Bids shall be deposited in electronic format on the website http://pmgsytendersjk.gov.in From 05.00 PM on 16-12-2013 to 02.00 PM on 08-01-2014.The bids received will be opened at 10.00 AM on 11-01-2014. If the office happens to be closed on the date of opening of the bids as specified, the bids will be opened on the next working day at the same time and venue. 2b. The complete bidding process will be on line. 2c. A Pre bid meeting will be held on 16-12-2013 at 12.00 Noon in the Office of Chief Engineer PMGSY (JKRRDA) Jammu to clarify the issues and to answer questions on any matter that may be raised at that stage as stated in Clause 9 of instruction to bidders of the Bidding documents. 3. Important note:-Any information provided on the format other than those prescribed in the section 3 of SBD shall not be accepted and the bid shall be treated non responsive out rightly. 4. It is for the information of all the prospective bidders that “All firms/Companies” engaged in Civil Construction works shall enter into the tendering process only through their Managing Directors or Directors or General Managers or Proprietor or Partner of their firm forming Part of their establishment(s). No, private party can be nominated as their authorized signatory for entering into any contract of “PMGSY works.” 5. For further complete details kindly visit our website http://pmgsytendersjk.gov.in Sd/- Chief Engineer PMGSY (JKRRDA) Jammu Signature and Designation of the Authority Inviting tenders DIPJK: 11421 For and on behalf of the Governor J&K State
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undertaken for ensuring beautification and sustained development of
Meerak Shah Road Project has been expedited besides in health sector
Srinagar, December 18: Maintaining that the Government has undertaken a comprehensive plan for ensuring holistic development of Srinagar city, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar today said that the people are well aware of the developmental activities being undertaken by the present coalition, however, certain parties are trying very hard to negate the achievements registered by the present government in different sectors. The Minister was addressing a huge gathering after inaugurating Intermediate Pump Station The Chief Engineer UEED and Srinagar cityGanderbal and in this regard Lone (IPS) NewsatAgency Kangan Khan the News Agency Daulatabad Khanyar constructed at other concerned senior officers of the have been passed to Gulzar News Soura Zahidclear Bookdirections Depot Chadoora an estimated cost of Rs. 1.48 crore by Agency department and district administraconcerned to ensure timely comTariqScheme News Agency Hawal Bashirthe News Agency Nowhatta UEED under the Sewerage tion were present on the occasion. pletion of these prestigious projects. for the periphery areas of the Dal. The Muzaffar Ali NewsMr. Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah The News Agency Lalthat Chowk Sagar said that the GovernMinister said for betPump Station will caterAbdullah to the areas has Lal accelerated of ter traffic mobility Lal in the old city Newsment Agency Chowk the pace Sikendar News Agency Chowk of Miskeen Bagh, Daulatabad, Badoo various developmental works being the work onKangan prestigious Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk RainaSrinagar, News Agency Gund
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State. Addressing participants at one dayworkshop on “Livelihood Needs and Forest Conservation”, organized by forest department here today, he said that department has done commendable work for preservation and expansion of the state’s green cover adding that it achieved notable success in curbing timber smuggling. He said that this has become possible only with the active support of the people living near
efforts of different wings of the department forced encroachers to stay away from this illegal practice. Underlining need for self-auditing, the Minister asked officers to improve the working environment in their respective subordinate offices and dispose of the cases, received by the min a time bound manner. He said development projects coming up in the state should not suffer for want of forest clearance and asked officers to suggest
mental projects is a perpetual process and enjoined upon the officers to ensure that massive afforestation was launched in the areas where forest land is acquired for development purposes. Referring to the timber needs of the people, the Minister asked officers concerned to streamline the distribution of timber, particularly under C-zone. He said making available timber on depots will reduce pressure on jungles, adding that this
several measures have been initiated like the construction of Super Speciality Hospitals at Shreen Bagh and JLNM Rainawari have been undertaken. He said that a comprehensive project for developing the old city Srinagar on heritage basis has been
Ensure maximum operationalization of SRTC buses on countryside roads: Ramzan
Jammu, December 18: Minister for CA&PD and Transport, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan today directed Managing Director SRTC to ensure operationalization of maximum buses on the roads of the state particularly on countryside to provide better transport facilities to the commuters. The direction to this effect was given at a high level meeting convened to review the working of the Jammu & Kashmir State Transport Corporation (J&K SRTC) here this morning. Secretary Transport, Shahid Anyuthullha, MD JK SRTC and General Managers of the corporation were present in the meeting. The Minister said that the prime objective of the corporation is to facilitate the commuters by way of timely and affordable transport facilities particularly in far off areas where private players hesitate for operation. He said there is a dire demand from the people of different districts for SRTC transport facilities and asked the corporation to prioritize the transport plant as per the resources available. Referring the retention of vehicles in SRTC workshops, the Minister directed MD JKSRTC to frame a comprehensive plan for making these workshops round the clock functional for which the every support would provide by the government.The meeting informed the Minister that 5% growth has registered the corporation up to October, 2013 against last year during the same period.
59th National School Games Volleyball Tournament from today Feroz finalises arrangements Directs to include archery in this year’s sports calendar
as 42 teams 506 under 14 year boys and girls from various states of the country are expected to participate in the 5-day tournament. The final of the tournament will be played on December 23 at the same venue.The Minister was informed
will participate at the national level in future for which the government will provide them every assistance.The Minister further instructed the authorities to prepare Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Athletic Tracks in Kargil and Leh of
Jammu, December 18: The State is all set to host the 59thNational School Games Volleyball Tournament starting from tomorrow at M. A. M Stadium Jammu.Minister of State for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. Feroz Ahmad Khan today finalized the arrangements for the mega sports event being organised by the Youth Services and Sports Department here at a high level meeting. Director General, Youth Services and Sports Mr. Naveen Aggarwal, Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department Mr. Parvez Ahmad Malik, besides senior officers of YSS and Sports Council attended the meeting. The meeting was informed that as many
that the players have reached Jammu and elaborate boarding and lodging arrangements including transport facilities have been made for the convenience of the participants.The Minister instructed the authorities to include Archery in this year’s sports calendar and organize a state level tourney for the sports. He said that holding of a archery competition in the state will not only promote the game but also encourage young enthusiastic players interested in this game. He said that the talented players of this game
Ladakh region of the state, saying that the region have vast scope of promotion of different kinds of sports played at national and international level.The Minister instructed the authorities to ensure easy access of sportsmen to the sports stadium, playing ground or sports fields in the state no matter whether these are being maintained by J&K Sports Council or Youth Service and Sports Department. He directed for immediate removal of hurdles, if any, so that the sports lovers may not face inconvenience.
Mir tours Dooru, takes stock of people’s developmental needs, inspected projects Anantnag, December 18 Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir conducted an extensive tour of his home constituency and inspected the on-going developmental projects besides assessing the developmental needs in various areas. He underscored the need for time bound completion of on-going developmental projects and emphasized upon the concerned authorities to activate men and machinery for the purpose so that the benefits of these would reach to the general public well in time. Accompanied by Officers and Engineers, the Minister visited Cnigund, Nadoora, Maidanpora, Mirgund, Sehgund, Arbal, Mirmaidan,
Bonipora, Kanilipora, Chontipora, Bagwanpor and Malikpora villages and took stock of people’s day to day problems and developmental needs. Mir inspected pace of progress on several under execution projects, taken up under core sectors for improving basic facilities in the area. He instructed the concerned Engineers and Officers to ensure use of quality material and judicious utilization of funds for creating durable infrastructure. The Minister directed the concerned officers of CA&PD and Power Departments to ensure hassle free ration and power supply to the area especially during winter months adding that any negligence in this regard would be viewed seri-
ously for stern action. Listening to the problem and developmental needs of the people, he assured them that their genuine individual problems and developmental needs would be got redressed from concerned Departments on priority. Mr. Mir directed the Officers to formulate next year’s action plans well in time by incorporating the genuine developmental needs of each village for allotment of funds under State plan and Flagship programmes. During the tour, the Minister also addressed series of public meetings in the area. He said during last 5 years focussed attention was paid towards the allround development of rural and hilly areas adding that keen attention was given to
initiated so that the whole of the area comes within the tourist circuit which would go a long way in accelerating the economic activities of this part of the city. Asking the people not to pay heed to the propaganda of certain political parties, the Minister said that it is recorded history that these people were responsible for stalling various prestigious projects of the Srinagar city and now they are trying to mislead the people for their ulterior political motives. ‘’The work on various prestigious projects like Syed Meerak Shah Road, Khanyar-Zakoora Road Project and other similar projects meant for the holistic development of the old city Srinagar were put at back burner’’, he maintained. Referring to the various initiatives undertaken by the Government for providing the much needed employment opportunities to the youth of the State, the Minister said several schemes like HIMYAT, UDAAN, UMEED and SKEWPY have been introduced besides Entrepreneur Development Institute has been set up for involving the youth to set up their own income generating units thereby generating employment opportunities and upliftment of the economy of the State.
Awareness camp held by KVIB Kulgam 241 unit holders provided Rs. 5.22 crore loan
Kulgam, December 18: The J&K Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB), Kulgam today organized a massive awareness camp at Industrial Training Institute, Kulgam for familiarizing the educated unemployed youth about the various incentives available under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) the financial assistance available for setting up of the employment generating units.The camp was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Mr. Gulzar Ahmad Shabnam.Speaking on the occasion, the Additional Deputy Commissioner impressed upon the KVIB functionaries to reach out to the unemployed educated youth to provide them proper awareness about the benefits of PMEGP and also to assess their temperament and suitability for different trades which shall prove beneficial for creating sustainable units and employment. He also suggested for formulation of self help groups of youth for setting up of micro enterprises under Agriculture and allied sectors for which ample raw material is available locally.He appealed the participants to change their mindset of being behind government jobs and to venture for setting up of their own employment generating units in the present economic scenario, which guarantees much evolution of creative and innovative human resource. ‘’A better synchronization of natural and human resources could be an alternative to overcome the unemployment problem and ensure sustainable economic growth’’, he added. During the camp, 655 educated unemployed youth of the district participated who were provided full knowhow about 113 schemes under seven sectors covered under PMEGP launched in the State since 2008.
LC panel pitches for promotion of Small Scale Industry in potential areas Jammu, December 18: The Department Related Standing Committee (DRSC)-I of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council on Industries and Commerce department Wednesday stressed the need for promotion of small scale industry in the State, especially in the uncovered potential areas.The Committee, which met under the Chairmanship of MLC, Mr Bashir Ahmed Magray here today discussed and examined the physical and financial progress report submitted by the department.Legislators, Mr. Ravinder Kumar Sharma, Mr Nurboo Gialchan, Mr Ghulam Qadir Pardesi and Aga Syed Ahmed Rizvi were present in the meeting.The Committee suggested for launching of Silk Mission in the State on the pattern of Saffron and Basmati to promote this highly lucrative cottage industry. It observed that introduction of modern techniques through the mission will highly benefit the people associated with Silk rearing and improve their socio-economic condition.Threadbare discussion was held on
progress and achievements of various wings of Industries and Commerce department including Handicrafts, Handloom, SIDCO and SICOP. The Committee also reviewed the pace of progress on the development and creation of new Industrial Estates, rehabilitation of sick Industrial Units, land identified for setting industrial estates, incentives and subsidy offered to entrepreneurs.Commissioner Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Mr. Farooq Ahmed briefed the Committee about various activities of the department.Among others, Directors, I&C, Jammu, Mr Gulzar Ahmed Qureshi, Director, I&C, Kashmir, Mr Javed Khan, Director, Handloom, Mr Tsering Angchok, Director, Handicraft, Mrs Salma Hamid, Director, Geology and Mining, Mr Farooq Ahmed Khan, Managing Director, JKI, Mr JavidIqbal, Managing Director, SIDCO, Mr M Muazzam, other heads of various wings of concerned department besides Additional secretary, Legislative Council , Mr Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and officers and officials of Council Secretariat were attended the meeting.
SRINAGAR | THURSDAY
19. 12 .2013
HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
You might feel like doing something different today, Aries. Everyone needs a break from the regular grind and this is a good time to try something new. Perhaps you feel like varying your routine. If this is your day off, you might spend the day doing whatever strikes your fancy. Try a new wardrobe style. Go to a movie. Do something to spice up your life today.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Start your day writing in a journal, Taurus. This provides an avenue to communicate and connect with your inner being. Things you need to do, ambitions, and even challenges can appear while you’re writing, providing a map that you can follow. Even if starting is difficult, stick with it. The words will come if you give it a chance. It can make your day much easier.
Gemini May 21-June 21
You might find it hard to get going, Gemini. Taking direction could rub you the wrong way, especially if you’re set on doing something different. Communicate your ideas and how you want to approach things rather than let irritation get to you. Your approach will be better received if you leave emotions out of it. You may even get kudos for staying calm and collected.
Cancer June 22-July 22
You might feel cheerful and generous today, Cancer. Helping others will probably suit you, and matters will move along smoothly. If there are outstanding projects from earlier, tackle them first. It’s an opportune time to get caught up on challenges. Don’t hesitate to lend a hand if you’re approached or notice someone in need. This will benefit them as well as you.
Leo
July 23-August 22 Make an effort to connect with someone you miss today, Leo. Even if it feels painful at first, you’ll feel a lot better once you do. Pick up the phone, write a note, or send an email. Let the person know you miss and care about him or her. Expressing yourself is often far better than stuffing your feelings. The person may be missing you just as much.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Today may be a time of heightened reasoning and judgment for you, Virgo. What a great way to get things done! Pull out unfinished projects and get going. Tackle issues or problems that have surfaced recently by facing them directly. Make the most of this day’s energy by thinking about ways to do things more efficiently. Be confident that you can handle anything.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Feed your mind today, Libra. The day’s energy supports growth and expansion, so why not see about learning about something you’re interested in? Challenge yourself by reading or taking a class. There are plenty of online subjects to engage you. Find something that interests you that you can do in your own time.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 You’re more into socializing today than anything else, Scorpio. This could be great providing you don’t have a heavy workload. See who’s available and go for it. If you need to get something done, you’ll have to resist the temptation to chat too long. Use breaks for this and keep your focus on getting done what you’ve taken on. There’s always the evening to get together with friends.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
You may find it hard to admit that you can’t do everything, Sagittarius. There are some jobs that you aren’t cut out to do. Why pretend when a better option would be to delegate the task to someone else? If you don’t feel a strong connection with something or someone, don’t force it. Pretending that you’re capable of something will only cause frustration for you and everyone else.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Don’t be surprised if you’re pensive, Capricorn. It’s one of those days when daydreaming can happen more readily. Your imagination may also be at a peak. Rather than fighting this so you can be more productive, jot your ideas down. It may be to your advantage, as better and innovative ways of doing things can pop into your mind. Take time to ponder. It can bring great results.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Chatting with your loved ones may be more appealing to you today than any other day, Aquarius. It may be important to curb this desire if there are many things that need your attention. If you’re at home, don’t spend all your time on the phone or loafing. Consider tending first to things that need to get done. Socializing will be far more enjoyable without guilty feelings about what you should be doing.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Pisces, you can expect to feel a little more energetic today. In fact, you may run circles around everyone. What a great way to start the day. Head out with the confidence that you can easily handle anything that comes your way. Take time to enjoy the company of others as much as possible. If there are meetings on the agenda, handle them right away.
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Zabarwan Times Thursday, 19 December 2013
Machines need men to make India healthy
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he central government is very serious about providing the latest health care facilities on the doorsteps of the people even in the remotest villages. It is because of this that national rural health programme was launched throughout the country which revolutionized the health sector in rural India. On this pattern now the government of India is launching national urban health programme which will provide the best of the medical facilities to the people in the urban areas. However the dark aspect of all these efforts is that the funds are mostly spent on acquiring the latest machinery for the hospitals but most of the hospitals are without experts who can handle these machines so that the patients are benefited according to the spirit of this programme. For example only a few days back Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated some latest machinery in SKIMS but according to the available information it will take at least six months to make these machines operational due to the dearth of expert hands. Similarly in the district and sub district hospitals various machine are either non functional because of the non availability of trained staff or because there is no proper space available for these machines to be installed. Though under NRHM medical and para-medical staff is also made available but the hesitation of going and serving in distant places is an irritant in the real implementation of the provision of modern medical facilities. The state and the central governments should take care of this aspect so that the money spent on these machines is not wasted and the very purpose of NRHM or NUHM is not killed. If serious steps are taken in this direction the goal of the country to achieve health for all by 2020 can be realized and India can boost to be the healthiest nation of the world. The union government is spending about twenty five thousand crores on health sector every year and this money should successfully provide the best of the health care to every citizen of this country irrespective of the fact whether he is living in urban or rural areas. Health is wealth and a healthy nation can definitely make a strong and prosperous foundation for its present and future generations.
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Preventive Vaccination Against Yellow Fever Must For Asians Visiting Endemic Areas
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ellow fever, also known as of the 20th century, and some countries Vaccination disease does not yet occur there. To Yellow Jack is an acute viral require vaccinations for travelers. Since For journeys into affected areas, vaccina- prevent introduction of the virus, some hemorrhagic disease caused no treatment is known, vaccination tion is highly recommended, since mostly countries demand previous vaccination of by a RNA virus, the first programs are of great importance in non-native people suffer severe cases of foreign visitors if they have passed human virus discovered. The yellow affected areas, along with measures to yellow fever. The protective effect is through yellow fever areas. Vaccination fever virus is transmitted by the bite of prevent bites and reduce the population of established 10 days after vaccination in has to be proven in a vaccination certififemale mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti, and the transmitting mosquito. Since the 95 percent of the vaccinated people and cate which is valid 10 days after the other species) and is found in tropical and 1980s, the number of cases of yellow lasts for at least 10 years (81% of patients vaccination and lasts for 10 years. A list of subtropical areas in South America and fever has been increasing, making it a re- retained immunity even 30 years later). the countries that require yellow fever Africa. Even though the main vector emerging disease. This is likely due to The WHO recommends routine vaccina- vaccination is published by the WHO. If Aedes aegypti also occurs in Asia, in the warfare and social disruption in several tions for people living in endemic areas the vaccination cannot be conducted for Pacific, and in the Middle East, yellow African nations. between the 9th and 12th month after some reasons, dispensation may be fever does not occur in these areas; the possible. In this case, an exemption reason for this is unknown. Yellow fever certificate issued by a WHO approved presents in most cases with fever, chills, vaccination center is required. For journeys into affected areas, anorexia, nausea, muscle pain (with Besides vaccination, control of the yellow prominent backache) and headache, fever mosquito Aedes aegypti is of major vaccination is highly recommended, since which generally subsides after several importance, especially because the same days. In some patients, a toxic phase mosquito can also transmit dengue fever mostly non-native people suffer severe follows, in which liver damage with and chikungunya disease. Aedes aegypti jaundice (inspiring the name of the breeds preferentially in water, for disease), can occur. Bleeding in the cases of yellow fever. The protective effect example in installations by inhabitants of mouth, the eyes, and the gastrointestinal areas with precarious drinking water tract will cause blood vomiting, hence the supply, or in domestic waste; especially is established 10 days after vaccination in tires, Spanish name for yellow fever, vomito cans and plastic bottles. Especially negro (black vomit).The toxic phase is in proximity to urban centres of develop95 percent of the vaccinated people and fatal in approximately 20% of cases. ing countries, these conditions are very Because of the increased bleeding common and make a perfect habitat for tendency yellow fever belongs to the lasts for at least 10 years (81% of patients Aedes aegypti. group of hemorrhagic fevers. Surviving Treatment the infection provides lifelong immunity For yellow fever there is no causative retained immunity even 30 years later). and normally there is no permanent organ cure. Hospitalization is advisable and damage. The World Health Organization intensive care may be necessary because estimates that yellow fever causes The WHO recommends routine vaccinations of rapid deterioration in some cases. A 200,000 illnesses and 30,000 deaths every symptomatic treatment includes year in unvaccinated populations with rehydration and pain relief with drugs for people living in endemic areas between nearly 90% of the infections in Africa. like paracetamol. Aspirin should not be Yellow fever is a clinical diagnosis, which given because of its anticoagulant effect, the 9th and 12th month after birth. often relies on the whereabouts of the which can be devastating in the case of diseased person during the incubation inner bleeding that can occur with birth. In 2013, the World Health yellow fever. time. Mild courses of the disease can only Prevention be confirmed virologically. Since mild Personal prevention of yellow fever Organization concluded, "a single dose of In high-risk areas where vaccination courses of yellow fever can also contrib- includes vaccination as well as avoidance vaccination is sufficient to confer life- coverage is low, prompt recognition and ute significantly to regional outbreaks, of mosquito bites in areas where yellow long immunity against yellow fever control of outbreaks through immunizaevery suspected case of yellow fever fever is endemic. Institutional measures disease. tion is critical to prevent epidemics. The (involving symptoms of fever, pain, for prevention of yellow fever include Compulsory Vaccination disease may be difficult to distinguish nausea and vomiting six to ten days after vaccination programmes and measures of Some countries in Asia are theoretically from other illnesses, especially in the leaving the affected area) has to be treated controlling mosquitoes. Programmes for in danger of yellow fever epidemics early stages. To confirm any suspicions seriously. distribution of mosquito nets for use in (mosquitoes with the capability to from the case history, information on the A safe and effective vaccine against homes are providing reductions in cases transmit yellow fever and susceptible patient's journeys abroad and serology monkeys are present), although the will confirm the diagnosis. yellow fever has existed since the middle of both malaria and yellow fever.
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Rotaviral Vaccine Can Save A Lakh Children Annually
otavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrheal (gastro enteritis) disease in infants and young children globally. Children under five years of age, especially those between 6 months and two years are most vulnerable to this disease. Rotaviruses are estimated to be responsible for approximately 5, 27,000 deaths each year, with more than 85% of these deaths occurring in low-income countries in Africa and Asia, and over two million are hospitalized each year with pronounced dehydration. Among 43 countries participating in the Global Surveillance Network for rotavirus in 2009, 36% of hospital izations for diarrhea among children aged below 5 years were caused by rotavirus infection. Rotavirus affects populations in all socio-economic groups and is equally prevalent in industrialized and developing countries. So differences in sanitation practices or water supply are not likely to affect the incidence of the infection. The name Rotavirus comes from the characteristic wheel-like appearance of the virus when viewed by electron microscope (the name rotavirus is derived from the Latin word Rota, meaning "wheel�). Rota viral diarrhea is an infection of the stomach and bowel. It spreads when infected children do not maintain proper personal hygiene. Virus spreads by contact or airborne route. Most cases of gastroenteritis in children are mild and usually pass within 3-5 days without the need for treatment. However, young children, particularly those under two years of age, are at risk of dehydration. So it is very important that they drink plenty of fluids. In severe cases of gastroenteritis, where there has been significant fluid loss, hospital treatment may be required so that fluid can be replaced through drips. The first rotavirus infection tends to be the most severe because the body builds up immunity (resistance) to the virus
afterwards. This is why these types of new born is high in India to the extent of are available for rotavirus infection. Prior infections are extremely rare in adults. It is 73%, but these infections are normally a- to the availability of a vaccine, almost all estimated that every child will have at least symptomatic and the likelihood of children became infected with rotavirus by one rotavirus infection before the age of acquiring infection increases with the their third birthday. Repeat infections with five. Most infections occur among children length of stay in the hospital. different viral strains were possible. After aged between three months and three years While some studies in India have found no several infections with different strains of old. association between rotavirus infection the virus, children acquire immunity to In India, nationally representative data on and time of year, most have observed an rotavirus. Adults sometimes get infected, the incidence of severe rota virus disease is increase in rotavirus-associated diarrhea but the resulting illness is usually mild. Use of vaccine should be part of a comprehensive diarrhoeal disease control strategy Rotaviruses are estimated to be responsible including, among other interventions, improvements of hygiene and sanitation, for approximately 5, 27,000 deaths each administration of oral rehydration solution and overall improved case management. A new vaccine called ROTAVAC has been year, with more than 85% of these deaths developed by a joint vaccine development initiative supported by Department of occurring in low-income countries in Africa Biotechnology, Government of India, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Research Council of Norway, and the UK and Asia, and over two million are Department for International Development with Bharat Biotech investing on important hospitalized each year with pronounced activities towards vaccine development. ROTAVAC is an oral vaccine and is dehydration. Among 43 countries administered to infants in a three-dose course at the ages of 6, 10, and 14 weeks. It is given alongside routine immunizations participating in the Global Surveillance in the UIP vaccines recommended at these ages. Network for rotavirus in 2009, 36% of Currently two-rotavirus vaccines are available in the international market, hospitalizations for diarrhea among namely Rotarix and Rotateq. These vaccines are less effective against medically attended rotavirus diarrhea in children aged below 5 years were caused lower income settings. Reasons for this could be high prevalence of other intestinal by rotavirus infection. infections, malnutrition, tuberculosis etc. Further, the efficacy of rotavirus vaccine lacking. However, studies have revealed during the winter months, October to decreases with lower percentage of that on an average 34% of all diarrheal February, throughout the country. The coverage under routine immunization. hospitalizations are due to rota virus observed proportion of rotavirus cases Improving the overall performance of the infection and the proportion of severe rota occurring in the cooler season has ranged immunization system is critical to the viral infection has not decreased in the last from 59% to 72%. success of any vaccine introduction. few years, similar to the global trend Treatment & Prevention Several rotavirus vaccines research indicating that improved sanitation and use No specific treatment exists for rotavirus projects are under way in India. Cost of anti-biotics have not been effective on gastroenteritis, and repeat infections are effectiveness of rotavirus vaccine has rota virus. The prevalence of Rota virus in common in children. Since 2006, vaccines been evaluated in two separate studies.
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