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Militants in desperation,situation may hot up ahead of polls: IG B.S.F Says forces ready to meet any eventuality Srinagar, August 19: Inspector General of Border Security Force PS Sandhu Tuesday said militants are in a state of desperation and are justifying their presence in the state just to ensure they get adequate resources.

“Unless you advertise yourself you’ll not be noticed. As they say out of sight is out of mind. Militants are doing the same,” Sandhu said on the sidelines of function “Pan India Plantation”.

According to GNS IG BSF said that militants have been special communicated by the cadres across LoC to ‘lose’ weapons against security forces and step up their activities in the state.

“They are advertising nothing else. There number has been cut down,” It can be expected as the assembly elections are coming things will hot-up. The situation is tight, he said. “I can’t predict what will happen in the next moment at the LoC.” The cat and mouse game, he said, is going to continue not only over here but even in Jammu province as well. There has been the large number of encounter wherein large number of militants was killed, he said. But with every hour the militants are becoming

full with desperation.

“All militant camps across LoC which is in hundreds are unable to sneak in. This precursory attempt of ceasefire violations is basically a ploy to push those militants across,” he said.

Asked about calling off Indo-Pak secretary level talks will escalate militant strikes in Kashmir, he said, it would be pre-mature to talk over its direct implications.

Last time militants attacked BSF in village near orchard field. And other time from bus stand. “Our boys would have retaliated in more than equal way. But, ultimately a security personal has to view a minimum collateral damage,” he said.

When asked what is the role of such a huge number of BSF deployment in the state he said, that after Kargil war it was decided one agency will task one thing. “BSFs role in that manner is to control the LoC and the International Border in Jammu,” he said.

Other than that, if called for election duty or Amarnath yatra. “We See Bsp on page 11

Cancellation of talks very unfortunate: NC Hope and appeal dialogue process is resumed: Dr. Farooq Srinagar, Aug 19): National Conference has said that it was a matter of misfortune for prospects of peace be-

tween India and Pakistan and also particularly for the people of Jammu & Kashmir that the Foreign Secretary level talks scheduled between New Delhi and Islamabad had to be called

off. Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah has said “National Conference has been a strong votary and advocate of sustained engagement between New Delhi and Islamabad to resolve all outstanding issues between the two neighbors and has also consistently advocated the political resolution of the issue of Jammu and Kashmir. We have always supported and will continue to advocate and support a sustained and meaningful internal engagement with stakeholders and also support all endeavors that aim to bring the Governments and peoples of India and Pakistan towards frontiers of greater reconciliation and mutual cooperation”.

According to a statement issued to KNS, Dr. Farooq Abdullah said that meetings between Huriyat leaders and Pakistan’s diplomatic delegations have taken place at regular intervals in the past, including the last decade and specifically also in the run-up to past parleys between New Delhi and Islamabad. “The meetings between the Pakistani High See Nc on pg 11

Threatening posters appear in Pulwama, ask Sarpanchs, Panchs to resign in Pulwama Pulwama, August 19: (GNS) Warning Sarpanchs and Panchs, the threatening posters in south Kashmir’s Pulwama districton Tuesday asked them to resign from their posts within four days.

According to GNS, the threatening posters appeared in Chewalkan, Wahibugh, Looswani, Newa and Zadoora area of the district.

The posters read: “We, through posters, warn every Sarpanch and Panch to annouce their resignation till Friday through newspapers and also announce resignation before your community in mosques on the Friday.”

The poster warned of severe consequences if any Sarpanch or Panch ‘violate’ the order. “We would act against the violators very soon,” it read.

The posters also read see Pulwama on pg 11

While inaugurating the ATMs, the Zonal Head informed the participants about the advantages of such hi-tech facility for the common people especially during certain urgent situations.

He briefed the participants about various facilities provided by the ATM like cash withdrawals, balance inquiry, request for statement of accounts, change of Personal Identification Number (PIN) and other services round the clock.

He further assured that the Bank is committed to extend its operations to remotest areas of the state and provide the people world class

Fatal road accident claims lives of two Forest Guards

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Ganderbal, August 19, CNS: Two Forest Gurards died in a fatal road accident when their vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a 300-feet deep gorge near Bajri-Nallah Zojila in Picturesque Sonamarag of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

Police sources told CNS that two forest guards whom police identified as Muhammad Abdullah Bhat and Ghulam Nabi Shah were deputed by the

department at Ranga Forest Check Post near Baltal Sonamarag.

“Both the employees had gone to Bajri-Nallah some three kilometers distance from the posting to fetch water. The driver lost control over his vehicle (JK01D-2859) and it skidded off the road near Bajri-Nallah and fell into a 300-feet deep gorge, resulting in the on spot death of Ghulam Nabi Shah resident of see Road on pg 11..

Cancelation of talks was a childish decision: Geelani Srinagar, Aug 19 (KNS): Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani who met Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit in New Delhi on Tuesday appreciated Pakistan’s stand--preferring talks with the separatists rather than to hold foreign secretary level talks on August 25.

While talking to KNS, Hurriyat (G) spokesman Ayaz Akbar said the meeting between Geelani and Basit lasted for over one and a half hours during which Kashmir’s political and human rights situation was discussed threadbare.

banking facilities right at their door-step.

Meanwhile, J&K Bank’s Marketing Division, Kashmir (Central) established a stall at Indoor Stadium, Srinagar where hundreds of prospective pilgrims from different parts of the state had come to participate in the training programme organized by the state administration. A group of specialists, who had come from Hajj committee of India, imparted the trainings.

Hosting about 500 pilgrims at the venue, the marketing team educated them about See Bank on pg 11...

BJP Govt forgot Vajpayee’s Kashmir Policy: Dulat

says Separatists meeting Pak since Narsima Rao’s tenure Srinagar, Aug 19 (KNS): Track-II diplomat former chief of India’s premier intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), Amar Singh Dulat Tuesday maintained that BJP led government at New Delhi has ‘forgotten’ Vajpayee’s Kashmir policy and the meeting of separatists with the Pak high commissioner was a non- issue.

Jehangir ridiculed the separatists for what he said, “registering attendance” at the Pakistan consulate in New

Delhi. “They (separatists) have been visiting Pak consulate and Islamabad frequently for the past 22-years. Someone needs to ask them what have they achieved by doing so?”

Jehangir asked.

He said, “Separatists are ac-

Srinagar, August 19, CNS: Believe it or not: the Pantoprazole vaccines supplied by Jammu and Kashmir Health Department free of cost to patients in Frontier district Kupwara have been found empty while doctors have brought the matter into the notice of Directorate Health Service which assured probe into the matter.

Sources told CNS that last month Directorate of Health Service Kashmir supplied Pantoprazole vaccines freely to different hospitals and health centres of Kupwara

Dulat, who also served as advisor on Kashmir to then prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said that the separatists have been meeting the Pakistan officials since the tenure of then Prime Minister Narsima Rao and that it was no issue if at present they had a scheduled meet with Pakistan see BJP ON PG 11

countable to people and not Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir has been witnessing the bloodbath for the past two decades and people are fed up of violence. If separatists are really concerned about the welfare of people they should come forward and contest the elections and prove their representative character. They (separatists) holding meaningless talks with Pakistan and its officials won’t serve any purpose.”

Jehangir said that BJP believes in “result oriented talks” and is committed to end the miseries of masses. Taking a dig at National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party and the Jammu Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee See Talks on pg 11...

Demanding Regularization: KGBV female teachers stage protest Srinagar, Aug 19, CNS: Scores of female teachers who were appointed under Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) scheme in 2005 staged peaceful protest against government for its failure to regularize them on time.

Working under Centrally sponsored KGBV scheme in Rural areas since 2005 to increase the girl child literacy rate, more than 700 female teachers were appointed in 99 KGBV centers across Jammu and Kashmir, but only 149 teachers were regularized so for.

Mymona Khan, a female teacher working under the same scheme from 2006 said that she like others was appointed on merit basis in her education zone on Rehbar-e-Taleem (ReT) pattern with monthly honorarium of Rs 1500.

She said, “we have been approaching to the higher authorities for our regularization from last three years and have also see KGBV on pg 11...

Vaccination programme for Hajj pilgrims 2014 notified SRINAGAR, AUGUST 19: )The vaccination programme for Hajj pilgrims of Budgam district of Tehsil Beerwah & Khag shall be conducted at Sub District Hospital Beerwah on August 21, 2014, while as the Hajj pilgrims of Chrar-i-Sharief Tehsil shall be vaccinated at Sub District Hospital, Khansahib on August 22, 2014. Similarly, the Hajj pilgrims of Chadoora Tehsil shall be vaccinated on August 23, 2014 at Sub District Hospital Chadoora and Hajj pilgrims of Khansahib shall be vaccinated on August 24, 2014 at Sub District Hospital, Khansahib

Hospital free supply vaccines found empty Directorate assures probe

“Geelani Sahib appreciated the stand taken by Pakistan Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Shareef Sahib. Mr Basit was told to convey heartiest appreciations to Nawaz Shareef Sahib for choosing Kashmiri leadership over the Indian counterparts for talks,” Akbar told KNS. Geelani according to Hurriyat (G) spokesman has said that by choosing Kashmiri separatists for talks, Pakistan has acknowledged Kashmiris as the prime stake holders in Kashmir dispute. “Geelani also hoped see Geelani on pg 11

‘What have separatists achieved by meeting Pak leaders?’

J&K Bank opens 6 ATMs, concludes training program in Rajouri Srinagar, Aug 19: J&K Bank opened 6 more ATMs in Kashmir (North), 3 each in district Kupwara and district Baramulla.

The bank's Zonal Head Kashmir (North) and Vice-President M S Kaboo inaugurated the ATMs at Zachaldara, Harai, Army Camp Chowkibal in Kupwara; Hard-e-aboora, Tapper and Choora in Baramulla thereby increasing the total number of ATMs of the bank to 838 and the ATM network in Kashmir (North) to 100. These ATMs were inaugurated amid a good gathering of valuable customers, senior citizens and local traders.

Geelani meets Basit, conveys appreciation for Nawaz Shareef

BJP welcomes calling off Indo-Pak talks

Srinagar, Aug 19): Bahartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Tuesday welcomed the government’s decision to call off the Indo-Pak foreign secretary level talks.

The Government of India called off the talks to protest against Pakistan High Commissioner in New Delhi Abdul Basit’s decision to invite Kashmiri separatist leaders for parleys ahead of crucial Indo-Pak foreign secretary level talks, which were slated to be held on Aug 25 in Islamabad.

BJP’s Kashmir spokesman Khalid Jehangir in a statement here said, “The GoI has taken a bold decision and has made it clear to Pakistan that it has to fall in line if it wants cordial relations between two countries.”

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district. In almost all the hospitals and health centres,

these vaccines have been found unfilled.

Reports said that when Doctor Khalid prescribed the said vaccine to some patients at Sub-District Hospital, they were shocked to see vaccines empty. “As we showed the empty vaccines to the Doctor, he opened the whole lot and was surprised to see all the vaccines vide batch number JPC-005 empty,” a patient Showkat Ahmed told CNS. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat stomach and throat problems related to extra stomach acid like esophagitis, ulcers).

The unfilled vaccines is government free supply and is not for sale see Empty on pg 11...

while Hajj pilgrims of Budgam Tehsil shall be vaccinated at the office of Chief Medical Officer, Budgam on August 25, 2014. The vaccination during all the days notified shall be conduct from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Budgam district.

Meanwhile, the Hajj pilgrims of Tehsil Kupwara shall be vaccinated at ATM School Kupwara near SDH Kupwara on August 21, 2014 while as the vaccination of Hajj pilgrims of Tehsil Karnah shall be conducted on August 21, 2014 at Sub District Hospital, Tangdhar. Similarly, the vaccination of the Hajj

pilgrims of Tehsil Handwara shall be conducted on August 22, 2014at District Hospital Handwara.

The respective Hajj pilgrims have been asked to bring the vaccination card along with them on the date of immunization.

Accordingly, the Hajj pilgrims of district Pulwama shall be vaccinated onAugust 20 & 21, 2014. The Hajj pilgrims of Tehsil Pulwama shall be vaccinated at Old Hospital Pulwama, while the pilgrims of Tehsil Pampore shall be vaccinated at Sub District see Hajj on pg 11...

01 dies, 07 injured in road mishaps Srinagar, Aug 19 (KNS): One person died and seven other were injured in different road accidents across the valley.

A Maruti car bearing registration number JK01D/2859 turned turtle and fell in a deep Nalla near Bajri Nallah Zojila resulting in on spot death of the driver Ghulam Nabi Shah son of Ghulam Hassan resident of Gutlibagh, Ganderbal and injuries to another person. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Sonamarg Police has registered a case in this regard.

Meanwhile, a scooter bearing registration number JK05/3947 hit and injured an 8 month old child Rukaya daughter of Zahoor Ahmed Chopan resident of Chittergul Kan-

gan at Kangan market, Ganderbal.

The injured child was shifted to Sub District hospital, Kangan for treatment. Kangan Police has registered a case in this regard.

In another accident, a Tata Indica bearing chasis number MET 601469PBA01317 skidded off the road at NHW Chanabal, in the jurisdiction of police post Mirgund, resulting in injuries to four persons.

All the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Mirgund Police has registered a case in this regard.

In another accident, a load carrier bearing registration number JKB081 hit and injured a pedestrian Mohammad Shaban resident of Baghandar Humhama, in see Dies on pg 11...

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Srinagar, Wednesday 20 August 2014

FROM THE FRONT PAGE

BSF.... are ready for it,” he said.

Earlier in the day the event “My Earth My Duty- Pan India Plantation” drive was organized by BSF Range Kashmir Frontier at STC Camp Humhama in outskirts of the Srinagar city. (GNS)

Pulwama.... that the civilian, who was killed in Galandar during militant attack on police, was not shot by Hizb or Laskhar. “Instead, he was killed by Indian army and later it rumors were spread in order to defame Hizb and Lashkar,” it read.

Though the poster was not attributed to any militant organization but a pro-Hizb and pro-Laskar slogan was inscribed on it.

Meanwhile, the cops of police’s Special Operation Group, removed the posters. (GNS)

Geelani.... that government of India should also acknowledge and realize the urgency for resolution of Kashmir issue,” Akbar informed.

Geelani said that by cancelling the foreign secretary level talks India has proven that it does not want Kashmir issue to be resolved through peaceful means.

“The diplomatic break off is extremely unfortunate for the people of entire sub continent. India’s rigid approach has disappointed people of Kashmir and all those who want Kashmir to be resolved peacefully,” Geelani told Basit. Mean while Maintaining that the issues of trade and commerce between India and Pakistan are much less important than the resolution of Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Mohmmad Yasin Malik while meeting Pak high commissioner on Tuesdaysaid that Kashmir cannot be resolved without the inclusion of its people.

Malik met the Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit on Tuesday at New Delhi and said that Kashmir’s resolution cannot be announced to its people by India and Pakistan via newspapers and televisions.

He reiterated that the land of Kashmir belongs to the people of Kashmir and without taking into consideration their aspirations, Kashmir can never be resolved.

BJP....

High Commission at New Delhi. “To me, the meeting with the separatists was a non-issue and I believe that talks are the only way ahead that could resolve the issues between the two countries. I hope that talks will be resumed.”

The former RAW chief maintained that the BJP- led government had undermined and forgotten the policies of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and that the former Prime Minister had a firm policy on Kashmir. “”I have already said it that had Vajpayee been the Prime Minister, Afzal Guru would not have been hanged.

He always strived to extend the hand of friendship towards Pakistan” However, Dulat was quick to add that the separatists must not express negativity over calling off the talks and that it is the high time for Kashmir’s separatist camp that they should prove their representative character to the people.

Angered by Pakistan's consultations with Kashmiri separatists, GOI on August 18 called off next week's talks between Foreign Secretaries, telling it bluntly to choose between an Indo-Pak dialogue or hobnobbing with the separatists.

In a dramatic setback to efforts to resume the stalled bilateral dialogue, India cancelled the talks scheduled to be held in Islamabad on August 25, raising strong objections to consultations held with separatist Hurriyat leaders by Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit. (KNS)

NC....

Commissioner and Hurriyat leaders should not have become an issue resulting in the cancellation of the high-level talks. These meetings have happened in the past as well. Engaging in talks and allowing a multi-spectrum engagement to resolve political issues exhibits strength and confidence, not weakness”, Dr. Farooq said.

National Conference Party President said that Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s gesture of inviting the Prime Minister of Pakistan along with premiers of SAARC member-States to his swearing-in ceremony was a significant indication of movement towards diplomatic engagement and greater cooperation in the region. “We hope that the same spirit of cooperation is institutionalized by all member-States in their relationships with each other, more particularly the bilateral ties between New Delhi and Islamabad”.

Dr. Farooq Abdullah said the people of Jammu & Kashmir were both the biggest sufferers of animosity and hostility between India and Pakistan and also conversely the biggest beneficiaries of sustained peace and cooperation between India and Pakistan.

“National Conference hopes and appeals that the dialogue process is resumed at the earliest possible instance and that this is done in an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding between New Delhi and Islamabad. Both countries have a lot to gain from long-term and permanent peace and National Conference will continue to seek a betterment of ties”, Dr. Farooq said. (KNS)

Talks.... for criticizing the government for calling off talks with Pakistan, Jehangir said, “These parties change their colour like chameleon and believe in double standards. They issue ambiguous statements to mislead people.” (KNS)

KGBV submitted all documents at direction office, but there is no response from them.”

Mymona told CNS that they have been working in residential schools at upper primary level for girls

Zabarwan Times belonging predominantly SC, ST, OBC and minority communities.

Another female teacher said that despite repeated requests to Director School Education, the said official did not give heed to their requests and even did not allow them to enter in his office.

The teachers appealed the concerned higher authorities to look into the matter sincerely and solve their long pending demand. “We appeal concerned higher authorities to clear out files at direction office as soon as possible,” the teachers demanded. (CNS)

Bank.... various facilities like Global instant Debit card, foreign exchange rates and use of Debit cards and ATMs in Mecca and Medina.

The aspiring pilgrims showed keen interest to know about various banking services. A good number of requisitions for new global access Debit cards were received. The requisitions were subsequently forwarded to the concerned business units for quick disposal of ATM cards to aspiring Pilgrims.

The marketing team assured the pilgrims of full support at the bank’s business units. RSETI Rajouri J&K Bank RSETI Rajouri concluded its 21-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP), wherein four batches of trainees were imparted basic courses in ‘Dress Designing’. The fourth batch comprised of 30 women from remote villages of district Rajouri.

Speaking on the valedictory session Director RSETI Harjinder Singh Sasan said, “The mission of these institutes is to train the unemployed youth on regular basis and to inculcate a sense of self-reliance among them.”

He assured the trainees of all possible help in credit linkage and a hand holding support for three years after the training. He also said that the bank and another financial institution were ready to finance trained youth form the RSETI for establishing their own units. On the occasion, Director RSETI distributed the certificates among the trainees. (KNS)

Hajj....

Hospital, Pampore, besides the Hajj pilgrims of Tehsil Tral shall be vaccinated at Sub District Hospital, Tral on and pilgrims of Tehsil Awantipora shall be vaccinated at Primary Health Centre, Awantipora on.

The vaccination of Hajj pilgrims of Kulgam district shall be conducted from August 21, 2014.

As per the vaccination programme, the intending Hajj pilgrims of Devsar and its adjacent villages shall be immunized at PHC Devsar on August 21, 2014, while those belonging to Yaripora block shall be immunized on August 21, 2014 at SDH Yaripora. Similarly, the Hajj pilgrims belonging to D.H. Pora and its adjacent villages shall be immunized on August 22, 2014at SDH D.H. Pora, besides those belonging to Qaimoh block shall be immunized on August 22, 2014 at PHC Qaimoh. The intending Hajj pilgrims of Kulgam block shall be vaccinated on August 23, 2014 at Old Hospital Complex, Kulgam. (GNS)

Road....

Baba Wayil Gutli Bagh Ganderbal while another fellow Muhammad Abdullah Bhat of Watlar Ganderbal was shifted to SKIMS Srinagar in critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries,” police said.

Confirming the incident and the death of duo, Station House Officer Sonamarag Mir Afaq told CNS the vehicle damaged beyond repair in the accident. “We have registered a case vide FIR number 26/2014 under section 279,337,304A, 427 of RPC and investigation is going on,” he said. (CNS)

Empty.... but ironically, the Chief Medical Officer Kupwara Dr Khawja Munir Ahmed Khan told CNS that it is not government supply but might have been procured by Block Medical Officer Sogam from open market.

When contacted Director Health said that he is in a meeting while Deputy Director Health Dr Bashir Ahmed Malik told CNS that it is a serious issue and the matter will be probed on fast track basis. (CNS)

Dies.... the jurisdiction of police post Humhama. The injured was shifted to Bone and Joint Hospital, Srinagar for treatment. Humhama police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)

Administrative units to accelerate dev in State: Sagar Srinagar, Aug 19 (KNS): Maintaining that the new administrative units would be made functional very soon, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that these would go a long way in accelerating the development of the State.

The Minister was speaking at a review meeting convened to discuss the arrangements made for the newly created administrative units in the State.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, Secretary GAD, Mr. Ashraf Bukhari, Secretary Rural Development, Mr. Shafaat Noor Barlas and other senior officers.

The meeting was told that all the necessary exercises have been done for making these administrative units fully functional and in this regard the requisite staff for manning these has also been identified.

It was also given out the necessary provision for the infrastructural needs of these units have also been worked out.

Mr. Sagar said that these units would further accelerate the developmental initiatives undertaken by the Government for the holistic and sustained development of the State. He said the Government is committed for ensuring that they are made fully functional within the shortest possible time.

Later, the Minister conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city. He was accompanied by VC, Waqaf Board, Mr. M. Y Qadri, Chief Engineers of R&B, UEED, and other senior officers of different departments like floriculture, SMC, PHE, PDD, etc.

The Minister directed the officers to undertake the beautification of the historic Malkah graveyard and develop it on modern lines as it forms part of our historical legacy. He asked the Floriculture Department

to make a comprehensive proposal for the overall and sustained development of this historical area.

The Minister also visited Bhagiroop Singh and its catchment areas and directed the officers of LAWDA to speed up the pace of work on the various culverts being constructed to connect the different areas with the main land.

Mr. Sagar also asked the officers of the R&B Department to speed up the pace of work on the Syed Mirak Shah road. He said that the road project would go a long way in regulating the movement of traffic in the old city and the endeavour should be to ensure its early completion. He also directed settling the compensation cases of the persons whose property has been acquired, so that they do not face any inconvenience.

The Minister also directed the officers of UEED to ensure that the drainage system of the city functions properly and the necessary steps are taken to augment the same. (KNS)

Strike in Vilgam from 20 days over Tehsil status demand Srinagar, Aug 19 (KNS): Stating that they would continue to observe strike if the tehsil status is not given to their area, the residents of Vilgam Handwara said that the concerned MLA ‘exploited’ their aspirations.

According to the KNS correspondent, the locals while observing complete strike from the last 20 days with the shops shut and transport off the roads, threatened to intensify their agitation if the demands are not met in the near future.

The locals stated that they deserve the status of the Tehsil in the past but the concerned local MLA exploited their sentiments and gave the status to the undeserved areas.

Shop, house damaged in fire Srinagar, Aug 19 (KNS): A resident house and a shop were damaged in two separate fire incidents across the valley.

Fire broke out in the residential house of Ghulam Hassan son-in-law of Khazir Mohammad Ganie resident of Soyan Wangam, in the jurisdiction of police station Kokernag, resulting in complete damage to the house.

In this incident, Mohammad Rajab Bhat son-in-law of Abdul Aziz Lone received burn injuries. Fire was brought under control with the help of police and fire tenders. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment.

In another accident, fire broke out in the electronic shop of Ghulam Nabi Sheikh son of Ghulam Qadir resident Regipora Kupwara at Bye Pass Road Kupwara, in the jurisdiction of police station Kupwara, resulting in complete damage to the shop. Fire was brought under control with the help of police and fire tenders.

(KNS)

‘Kidnapping’ incident sparks protest in Kangan Ganderbal, August 19, CNS: The kidnapping incident Burna Bugh Kangan in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal districtTuesday sparked a protest on Tuesday while police said that they have launched a manhunt to trace the alleged kidnappers.

Police sources told CNS that 23 years old mechanic Mushtaq Ahmed Mir son of Ghulam Qadir resident of Burna Bugh Kangan went missing from the area after that the family members lodged a missing report in police station.

Reports said that the residents of Burna Bugh staged a protest outside police station Kangan urging upon authorities to trace the missing youth.

SDPO Kanagan Mushtaq Chodhri told CNS that the missing youth informed his brother on phone that some unidentified persons have kidnapped and he is in their custody. “We are on job and all efforts are on to trace the ‘kidnapped’ youth,” he said.

The protestors pacified and dispersed peacefully after police assured them that the victim would be traced very soon. (CNS)

Kerosene Depot holder along with driver arrested for black marketing Kangan, Aug 19, CNS: Police, on a tip off, succeeded in arresting two persons including a kerosene depot holder for selling in black market 100 litres of kerosene oil meant for public distribution in Gund Kangan area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.

Police sources told CNS that a kerosene depot holder namely Abdul Samad Malik was apprehended red handed selling kerosene in black to a driver in Gund area of Kangan town. Both the accused are from Gund area and police have also seized the vehicle (JKF-674) that was driven by Bashir Ahmed Kaloo.

Station House Officer Gund Tariq Ahmed Khan while confirming the arrest of duo told CNS that they have registered a case vide FIR number 15/2014 under section ¾ of Essential Commodities Act. Meanwhile, the residents of Gund have appealed police to take stern measures against the kerosene depot holder who according to them is known black marketer. They also appealed to CA&PD authorities to cancel the license of the accused depot holder. (CNS)

Army kills ‘militant’ in Tandhdar Kupwara, Aug 19, CNS: Army Tuesday claimed that it killed a militant during an encounter in Tanghdar area of North Kashmir near the Line of Control.

"The troops along LoC in Tangdhar sector observed some suspicious movement past midnight. On being challenged, the militant opened fire at Army positions which was retaliated," an Army spokesman told CNS adding that the encounter resulted in the death of a militant in whose possession an AK-47 rifle was recovered on spot.

The army said it was not immediately clear if the slain militant was infiltrating or exfiltrating to Pakistan. The spokesperson further said that the operation against militants is in progress and there are apprehensions that more militants may be hiding in the area. (CNS)

Sambora villagers protest against signboard vandalization Srinagar, August 19, CNS: The alleged vandalization of cemetery signboard at the hands of security personnel sparked protest and spontaneous shutdown for the second consecutive day in Sambora Pampore area in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

People Tuesday demanded stern action against the security personnel involved in the act. Eyewitnesses told CNS that scores of people blocked Srinagar-Pulwama road while agitated youth resorted to stone-pelting and attacked the deployed government forces on roads.

Pertinently, the villagers of Sambora have alleged that some security men during the dead of the night vandalized the signboard of the grave yard.

All the shops and business establishments in the area remained closed as a mark of protest for the second consecutive.

A police official said that situation in the area is peaceful and under control. (CNS)

Militant killed in Karnah sector Srinagar, August 19: (GNS) A militant was killed in an encounter at Balwan sector in Karnah area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday morning.

A senior army official told GNS that army’s 5/5 GR launched a massive search operation following the suspicious movement at Dhanni forest area along the Line of Control.

As the army intensified the combing operation, the militants hiding in the area opened fire upon the forces, he said, adding that the fire was retaliated ensuing a brief encounter.

“During an encounter a militant was killed and the body along with an AK-47 rifle was recovered from the site”, he said.

The search operation in the area is still going on, the official added Meanwhile, a case under FIR no. 61/2014 under section 307, 302 RPC and 7/27 IA Act registered in Police Station Karnah and further investigations taken up, a police official said. (GNS)

Proper planning, monitoring, motivation vital for success of project: Wani DODA, AUGUST 19- Proper planning , monitoring and motivation is vital for the success, said Minister for PWD (R&B) and Mechanical Engineering Abdul Majid Wani while addressing series of public meeting during his extensive visit of the far flung and hilly areas of Haanch, Ludna and Malna in Doda.

Wani said that proper planning keeping in view the basic and ground realities, monitoring from the grass root level and feedback besides motivation of the masses and implementing agencies is imperative for the successful and fruitful implementation of benefit and welfare schemes. He said focused efforts should be made so that the benefits reach to the eligible beneficiaries within a time bound manner.

Mr. Wani also revealed that to provide Electricity to the un-electrified villages in the District under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidhutiyakarn Yojna (RGGVY), 271 villages have been provided power supply under the 1st phase and more than 300 villages are in the pipeline under the RGGVY scheme.

Regarding road connectivity to the un-connected areas, he said that most of the rural areas of the District has been connected with the road connectivity while as the unconnected areas are being provided road connectivity. He said a massive network of roads has been constructed in the District to provide inter-habitation, inter-District and Inter-state connectivity.

People also raised their burning demands on the occasion which include, Pending payment of wages under MGNREGA scheme, Improvement in Drinking water Distribution system, Augmentation of Power Distribution system, Sanctioning of Animal & Sheep Husbandry units in the area, Up-gradation of Schools, Deficiency of teaching staff in schools and payment of Land compensation of PMGSY roads among other demands were also raised by the people on the occasion.

Minister assured the people that their genuine demands will be taken up with the concerned Department and the grievances are mitigated within the shortest possible time.

Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Division Doda Mr. Madan Lal, Executive Engineer PHE Division Doda, Tehsildar Gundna, BDO Gundna, besides other senior officer accompanied the Minister during the visit.

Div Com visits Holy Lake at Kailash Kund Bhaderwah DODA, AUGUST 19- Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Shantmanu accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Doda Shyam Vinod Meena and other officers visited the Holy Lake at Kailash Kund, Bhaderwah and took stock of the preparations of the forthcoming kailash yatra 2014.

Before proceeding for the Kailash Kund, a meeting of the District Officers including DC Doda, SSP Doda, SDM Bhaderwah, CEO, BDA, ASP, BMO, BDO, etc. was also convened at Dak Bungalow Bhaderwah under his chairmanship where specific instructions were passed to the concerned officers so as to ensure the smooth conduct of the yatra.

The Chhari Mubarak will leave from Gatha Mandir Bhaderwah on the 22th of August will return on the 24th of August. BMO Bhaderwah was directed to ensure sufficient deployment of well equipped medical teams both enroute as well as at the holy lake to cater to any medical exigency faced by the yatries and others.

DFO Bhaderwah and BDO Bhaderwah were directed to complete the remaining work of path restoration well within time. It is worthwhile to mention that Shantmanu is the first Divisional Commissioner Jammu to have visited the Holy Lake and that too on foot.

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Bhalla for imparting moral education in schools

JAMMU, AUGUST 19-Minister for Housing, Horticulture, Culture, Youth Services and Sports Mr. Raman Bhalla today asked teaching fraternity to impart quality and moral education to the students, adding that they are the main architects of the society who shape the personality of new generation.

This was stated by the Minister while addressing a gathering of teaching, non-teaching staff members, students and parents at a function held at Government Higher Secondary School, Bhour Camp, here today.

The Minister highlighted the role of the teachers in the life of children and called upon the parents to send their wards to schools to get educa- is vital for better tomorrow and pleted by November this year. tion to become good citizens of asked students to share their The Minister mainthe country. knowledge to improve their in- tained that to ease rush in city Mr. Bhalla asked the telligence. schools, the government has student community to work For facilitating the opened and upgraded 12 new for unity and integrity of the teachers and students, the secondary schools in Gandhi country and also appealed the Minister stated that the Gov- Nagar Constituency. parents to come forward and ernment has approved Rs. 17 Responding to the desupport their children in this crore for construction of 50- mand of students and teaching Lone NewsaAgency Khan fraternity News Agency mission so that India become roomKangan teacher Bhawan and of Ganderbal the shcool, Mr. Gulzar Soura Zahid Book Depot strong nation. He asked theNews stu- Agency 500- capacity auditorium at the Bhalla askedChadoora the accompanied dents to work hardTariq and News showAgency Government Director Hawal Girls High School, BashirManaging News Agency NowhattaJammu their excellence inMuzaffar next year Gandhi Nagar adding Bazar the presandNews Kashmir Housing Board Ali News Agency Alamgari Budshah Agency Lal Chowk exams also. He saidAbdullah education would be comMr.News Ram Agency Pal Sharma to immeNewstigious Agencyprojects Lal Chowk Sikendar Lal Chowk

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diately start the renovation, white wash and repair of floor of classes of Government Higher Secondary School, Bhour Camp so that the students do not face any inconvenience. He informed that Government was committed to provide better infrastructural facilities to the students in every nook corner established school.

On the demand of the students, the Minister announced 100 wooden desks for

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Tangmarg organised to celebrate grant of Tehsil status for Karhama. The new office of newly carved tehsil has been set up in Panchayat building till the necessary required infrastructure including buildings is created for which the land has already been identified.

Terming the government decision for creating new administrative units in the State as right decision at the right time, the Minister said that this was the historical decision of the government towards right direction. He said that the government is making all out efforts to

sil, comprising 2 Niabats and 6 Patwar Halqa’s is spread over 29 revenue villages with a population of about 50,000 souls.Referring to some major achievements of the government, the Minister said that Sub-Division status has been granted to the Tangmarg while as one more tehsil with its headquarters at Kunzer had also been sanction by the government. Besides, 2 Degree Colleges, a Mini Power House at Ferozepora Nalla and a massive road network projects have been completed in Tangmarg during last six years.

35th Jawahar Lal Nehru Science & Mathematics Exhibition takes off

JAMMU, AUGUST 19: Two day Divisional Level Jawahar Lal Nehru Science and Mathematics Exhibition (JLSMEE) started here today at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar Jammu.

The exhibition, organized by the State Institute of Education, was inaugurated by Secretary to Government School Education Department, Mrs Nirmal Sharma, in presence of Director School Education, Jammu H.R. Parkhroo.

Chief Education Officer Jammu, Tarsem Lal, Principal of GGHSS Shastri Nagar, Mrs. Farida Javed, staff of SIE besides faculty members and students in large numbers were also present on the occasion.

In the exhibition, 55 models were put on display by those students who had stood 1st, 2nd and 3rd at Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary level exhibitions organized by the DIETs of their respective districts.

Mrs Nirmal Sharma, took keen interest in the models displayed by the students and while interacting with them asked about the utility of their concept. She appreciated the efforts of the students put in for preparing models to depict innovative concepts in science, mathematics, besides suggesting solutions for environment protection. She asked them to utilize their scientific temper for betterment of the society and emphasized the need to organize such exhibitions every year so as to provide platform to the students to showcase their hidden talent and innovative ideas.

Taj inaugurates 5 day Red Cross training prog

Level.While addressing the participants, Mr. Taj said that Red Cross is part and parcel of the State’s Health System. He assured that directions to the concerned shall be given to cooperate with the Red Cross Society to further its objectives in the interest of needy people.The Programme aims at developing trainers and volunteers at different levels. Selected IRCS staff members/volunteers are trained as National Level master trainers who in turn train the State level trainers from districts and finally registered volun-

teers are imparted training to develop a cadre of skilled resource which could be mobilized during any emergent situation.The services of these volunteers will be utilized for awareness programme, community mobilization etc during the disasters and normal time.

The objective of the programme is also to explore the possibilities of developing linkages with State health system so as to ensure that the Certified First Medical Responders (CFMR) become an integral part of the public health system.In her address on the occasion, General Secretary State Chapter, IRCS, Mrs. Roma Wani hailed the efforts of Health Minister in starting the implementation of Jan Aushadhi project through Red Cross. She requested the intervention of the Department in strengthening the Red Cross Movement with the support from the Central Government.

Gurezi, Feroz inaugurate 50 KW Solar Power Plant at Sheep Breeding Farm Daksum SRINAGAR, AUGUST 19: Minister of State for Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi and Minister of State for Science and Technology, Mr. Feroz Ahmad Khan today inaugurated 50 KW Solar Power Plant at Sheep Breeding Farm, Daksum Anantnag. The project was completed at an estimated cost of Rs.1.25 crore.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Gurezi said that by constructing the Solar Power Plant, the Daksum Farm will get uninterrupted power supply which was a long pending demand of the area.

The Minister said that the Government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken various initiatives for promotion of animal and sheep sectors. He said these departments are keys to overall development adding that the need of the hour is to introduce latest technology and impart training to the farmers. He also called for conducting awareness camps so that the farmers are

made aware about the schemes launched by the Government for the betterment of the farmers.

The Minister said that the Government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has taken various initiatives for promotion of animal and sheep sectors Minister of State for Science and Technology Mr. Feroz also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the achievements registered by the Government under Science and

JK traverses towards inclusive development: G.A. Mir ‘Asks people to benefit from Welfare Schemes for economic emancipation’ ANANTNAG, AUGUST 19: Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir has called upon masses to join the gigantic effort of steering Jammu and Kashmir to lasting peace and massive development, saying Government has achieved concrete results and taken the State towards growth and affluence with a sense of commitment.

Addressing series of public meetings today at Pathallan Ringmodu, Khadar and Hingipora in Dooru, Mr. Mir said rural masses have to play a larger role and extend cooperation in implementing various welfare schemes aimed at public good.

He urged the people to take part in the democratic and all round developmental process initiated by the government across the State.

“Time has come when they have to express their choice about the representatives whom they want to serve them in a better way”, he added.

Referring to the developmental scenario, Mr. Mir said that Jammu

the school.

Listing the measures taken by the Government in Bhour Camp, the Minister said Government has already dedicated Rs. 20 lakh Panchayat Bhawan to Sarpanchs and Panchs of the area so that they could be able to arrange their meetings, interactive sessions and seminars there. He said the complex have facilities like meeting room, guest room, kitchen, parking and toilet block.Mr. Bhalla said Government also dedicated 45 meter span steel girder bridge over Balol nallah near floriculture garden at Bhour Camp, completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.20 crore. He said on the inauguration of the bridge over Balol nallah, the distance to floriculture garden in Bhour camp and journey to Miran Shaib town has been considerably reduced.The Minister said every year lakhs of tourists from across the country visit the floriculture garden. He said due to non-availability of this bridge over Balol nallah, locals as well as tourists were facing lot of hardships as they had to cover long distance to reach the garden.

and Kashmir has traversed a long way towards inclusive development of all the three regions of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir. He said several revolutionary measures have been taken by the government to empower the people and satiate their political and economic aspirations.

The Minister enumerated the measures initiated to combat corruption and for bringing transparency in the functioning of administration, in both physical and financial sectors. He said establishment of new administrative units is yet another achievement of the Government towards welfare and development of the people. He also referred to the benefits of Public Services Guarantee Act. Mir exhorted the people to benefit from various schemes launched under various innovative programmes for their economic emancipation.

Referring to the development of Dooru Constituency, the Minister enumerated several measures tak-

en for holistic development of the area. He said besides up gradation of infrastructure under core sectors, the varied tourism potential of the area received focused attention.

The Minister urged the people to remain vigilant against the conspiracies of some vested interest persons, the main agenda of which is to polarize the situation and benefit from division in the society. He said their main plank during the ensuing elections will be to promote such an atmosphere.

He appealed the people to remain united and frustrate their designs while maintaining age old tradition of mutual brotherhood and communal harmony.

Later, the Minister took a meeting with local officers and reviewed physical and financial achievements registered under various sectors in the area. He directed the concerned executing agencies to pay special focus to completion of the projects and ensure the benefits of welfare Schemes to the deserved ones on priority.

Technology sector during last five and a half year. He said several measures have been taken by the Government for ensuring installation of Solar Power Plants on those habitations where the electricity has not been provided so far.

He said efforts are afoot to cover all uncovered areas for which the Department of Science and Technology has been asked to conduct survey of every nook and corner of the State and submit the project reports to the concerned quarter so that the funds could be arranged for the purpose.

Later, Mr. Gurezi and Mr. Feroz Khan went round the Sheep Farm and asked the Management to ensure cleanliness in and around the Farm.

Director, Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir Dr. K. K. Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, JAKEDA and other officers of Sheep Husbandry Department and Science and Technology were present on the occasion.

Court orders release of Manipur activist Irom Sharmila A court in Manipur on Tuesday ordered the release of Irom Sharmila who has staged a 14-year hunger strike in protest at human rights abuses in Manipur, her lawyer said.

“The court has set her free,” lawyer Mani Khaidem said of Irom Sharmila, who was arrested shortly after beginning her protest.

Sharmila, known as the Iron Lady of Manipur for her unwavering and non-violent protest, has refused food and water for almost 14 years to draw attention to abuses allegedly committed by security forces. She began her fast in November 2000 after witnessing the killing of 10 people by the army at a bus stop near her home in Manipur, which is subject

to the draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

She was arrested on charges of attempted suicide and was sent to a prison hospital where she was force-fed via a nasal drip several times a day. ANI reported that a sessions court in Manipur said the prosecution had failed to prove its charge of attempted suicide against Sharmila and she should be released from house arrest. Babloo Loitangbam, a human rights activist in the northeast who is close to Sharmila, said the court had accepted that the charge was not sustainable. “There has been a consistent position where activists have been saying that Sharmila is not taking her life.

20. 08 .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.

OPINION EDITORIAL/// OPINION OPINION EDITORIAL Quote of the day Education-Magic Everything that irritates us about Kejriwal others can lead us to an understanding wand to progress Small man big designs of ourselves.

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lcoholism and drug abuse is a pysco-social-medical problem requiring a holistic approach – from prevention and early detection to effective intervention, rehabilitation and social integration. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the nodal Ministry for drug demand reduction.

It coordinates and monitors all aspects of drug abuse prevention which include assessment of the extent of the problem, preventive action, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts, dissemination of information and public education.

The Ministry provides community-based services for the identification, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary organizations. In order to recognize the efforts, and, encourage excellence in the Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drugs) Abuse and rehabilitation of its victims, awards will be presented, every year, for the most effective or outstanding services as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of:(a) Alcohol; (b) Narcotic Drugs; (c) Psychotropic Substances; (d) Other Addictive Substances (Except tobacco and its products) e.g. cough syrups, correction fluid,

etc.

The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has been implementing the Scheme of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse since 1985-86.

The Scheme, which was revised twice in 1994 and 1999, at present provides financial support to NGOs and employers mainly for creating Awareness and Preventive Education, Drug Awareness and CounsellingCentres (CCs), Treatment- Cum- Rehabilitation Centres (TC), Workplace Prevention Programme (WPP), De-addiction Camps (ACDC), NGO forum for Drug Abuse Prevention Innovative Interventions etc.

Apart from this, the Ministry takes up awareness generation programme every year disseminating information, education and communication (IEC) materials, organizing programmes in schools and community, holding exhibitions and publishing newsletters and journals.

At present there are about 41 CCs and 401 TCs are functioning with the support of the ministry in the country.

Besides, a large number of NGO’s are involved in this endeavour, Ministry of social Justice and Em-

powerment notified in December last year a scheme of National Awards for Outstanding Services in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse, in order to recognize the efforts and encourage excellence in the field of prevention of substance abuse and rehabilitation of its victims.

The Scheme is applicable to institutions and individuals working in this field. Under the scheme, awards will be presented every year to the most effective or outstanding services rendered as individuals as well as institutions in the prevention of abuse of alcohol; narcotic drugs; psychotropic substances and other addictive substances.

The awards are presented every year, on the 26th June, which has been declared by the United Nations as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and are given in ten different categories to institutions and individuals.

I. Institutional Category (i) Best Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts (IRCA) for providing rehabilitation services to alcoholics and drug users (ii) Best Regional Resource and Training Centre (RRTC) provid-

ing exemplary contribution in the field of prevention of addiction. (iii) Best Panchayati Raj or Municipal Body working for prevention of alcoholism and substance (drug) abuse. (iv) Best Educational Institution doing outstanding work in awareness generation and prevention of alcoholism and substance (drug) abuse. (v) Best Non-Profit Institution, other than Serial Number (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above, with outstanding contribution in the field of Prevention of Alcoholism and Substance (Drug) Abuse. (vi) Best Research or Innovation. (vii) Best Awareness Campaign.

II. Individual Category (viii) Outstanding individual achievement by a professional. (ix) Outstanding individual achievement by a non- professional. (x) Former Addict, who has done outstanding work in the field of awareness generation or de-addiction or rehabilitation.

The institution of these National Awards is indeed a manifestation of Government’s commitment to address the issues and take effective steps against alcohol and drug abuse.

Building not just Roads but Nation

ransport system is considered as the life line of any nation. Road Infrastructure, because of its easy accessibility, flexibility in operation, door to door service and reliability occupies a dominant position in the transportation system. It is vital for unleashing economic growth and is a critical component of all inclusive growth. In the last few decades, Road transport in India has registered tremendous growth and has become the most preferred mode of transport. The share of road transport in carrying the passengers and goods is more than 80% and 60% of the total passenger and freight movement respectively.

Road Network India has huge network of roads totalling about 46.90 lakh km. The road density in India at present is nearly 1.43 km per sq. km of area which compares favourably with many countries.

Responsibility of development of this network rests with the Central Government, State Governments and local Government.

National Highways (NH), having total length of 82,803 km, constitutes less than 2% of the total road network. However, these are the main arteries carrying more than 40% of the total road traffic. Development of NHs is the responsibility of the Central Government.

Good and efficient transport infrastructure is an essential pre-requisite for the economic growth of a nation. It has been the endeavor of the Government to provide speedy, safe and efficient road transport network. It is recognized that modernisation of infrastructure is the key to attain higher GDP. India’s Transport sector as a whole contributes about 5.5% to the GDP, with road transport contributing the lion’s share. India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economy in the world. According to experts, India could unleash its full potential, provided, it improves the infrastructure facilities, which are at present not sufficient to meet the growing demand of the economy. To address emerging demand by catching up with the economic and social growth of the country, a massive Road development programme has been

taken up in the country.

NHDP The National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is the flagship programme, for development of less developed areas, dedicated regional programmes like the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for the North-East (SARDP-NE) and the Special Programme for the Left Wing Extremism affected areas have also been taken up.

Now, there are plans for building up Expressways in the Country.

Three projects i.e. Eastern Peripheral Expressway in National Capital Region, Delhi - Meerut Expressway and Mumbai – Vadodra Expressway covering about 650 km are targeted during the current financial year. Planning for Bengaluru – Chennai and Delhi – Jaipur Expressways are also in advance stages. All these Expressways will be fully access controlled roads on green field alignment.

To meet with the massive requirement of funds, innovative means of financing and financing strategies which inter alia include cess on fuel, private sector participation including foreign investment, borrowing from the market as well as budgetary support have been adopted. A major step was to attract foreign as well as domestic investments through Public Private Partnership (PPP). Involving the private sector would lead to increasing efficiency with the help of using modern technology. The private sector has more flexible procurement and decision-making procedures and therefore, it can speed up implementation efforts.

Allowing private sector to raise capital/funds has paved the way for the Government to use its scarce resources efficiently and effectively. Several new materials of road construction are also emerging that would need to be encouraged depending upon their cost effectiveness.

For development of National Highways in the Country in the 12 five year plan targets to invest Rs 1,44,769 crores from budgetary support, Rs 64,834 crores from IEBR and Rs 1,87,995 crores from private sector participation.

Launched in 1998, the NHDP

program represents the largest road construction project ever undertaken to boost the development of the National Highways in the country. The program is aimed at the development of about 50,000 km of National Highways. Golden Quadrilateral which provides four-lane connectivity between four metros, is complete, while the North-SouthEast-West (NSEW) corridor is about to be completed. Four laning and six laning is underway at many places and progressing at brisk pace, despite the hurdles in land acquisition, obtaining environment and forest clearances, high cost debt etc,. So far work on more than 21,000 km have been completed and in about 12,350 km works are in progress. Other flagship regional programmes which includes SARDP-NE and roads in LWE affected areas covers development of about 12,000 km of roads out of which work has already been completed in about 3800 kms.

Mode of Projects The emphasis has been to take up progressively more and more infrastructure projects through private sector participation on BOT (Toll) basis so that more public funds are available for social sectors such as Health, Education, etc. However, it would not be practically possible to take up development of the majority of the highway stretches on BOT (Toll) mode. This has reflected in the recent trends of bidding when in majority of roads projects we could not get the favourable response. Accordingly, recently, Ministry has decided to take up road projects as turnkey Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contracts basis which would help to reduce construction time and is expected to improve quality of work as well.

Also, in this system the objective to garner private sector efficiency is retained and the private entrepreneurs are free to use new technology to speed up their works New Initiatives E-Tolling The experience on present tolling system is associated with congestion and delays at toll plazas. To overcome this, Government has decided adoption of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system across Na-

tional Highways in India, which would enable toll to be collected electronically from vehicles at toll plazas while the vehicle is in motion. Pilot projects have already been taken up in this regard which will pave way for nation-wide interoperable ETC at all the toll plazas on National Highways by 2014.

New Materials Besides financing, such a mammoth development programme requires huge amount of natural resources. As such conservation of the material is area of concern for all. There is a need to save scarce physical resource like aggregates, sand, earth, cement, bitumen, etc. looking to huge programme of construction of highways in the country. On the other hand, the Nation is facing problem of the disposal & storage of industrial waste like fly-ash, copper slag, marble slurry, etc. Efforts are on in utilizing these waste materials in construction of roads through complete/partial replacement of conventional materials.

Cashless Treatment of accident Victims (A Road Safety initiative) India has the dubious distinction of having maximum number of fatalities on roads. During the year 2011, there were around 5 lakh road accidents resulting in the deaths of over 1.42 lakh people. Each day, nearly 390 people die on our roads. In India more than half of road accident victims are in the age group 20-65 years. The loss of the main bread earner and head of household due to death or disability can be catastrophic, leading to lower living standards and poverty, in addition to the human cost of bereavement.

This is an unacceptable price to pay for mobility. The Ministry has already taken up multi-pronged strategy in his regard. The latest milestone in this area is a Pilot Project for “implementation of cashless medical treatment to the accident victims” for the first 48 hours. Under this scheme accident victims will be provided free treatment during this period as a result immediate relief can be provided to the accident victim, which will go a long way in reducing fatalities on our road.

Completion of programmes already taken up is expected to go a long way in contributing towards building the Nation.

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