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Main canals of Jammu to remain closed for renovation from Jan 25 Chairs 36th board meeting of J&K SC

Srinagar, Jan 20: The information provided by Tehsil office Ganderbal has indicated that even deceased persons have been provided Ration Cards while from past 8 years, the employees of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department availed the benefits from these ration cards and sold ration in black.

According to CNS, the residents of Barasoo Ganderbal in Central Kashmir staged a massive protest against CA&PD alleging that the employees of the department for petty gains issued ration cards to non-residents as well as to dead persons.

Scores of protestors assembled in Press Enclave Srinagar and raised anti-CA&PD slogans. The protestors said that a few days before they sought a detailed report from Tehsil Office Ganderbal about the names of people who have been issued ration cards. “We were surprised and shocked to see the details.

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Poor BSNL service irks subscribers Tral, Jan 20, CNS: The cell phone subscribers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in South Kashmir’s Tral town Monday alleged that the nexus between the employees of BSNL and other telecommunication companies has become the constant source of erratic mobile service in the area. The residents alleged that BSNL employees sell diesel and kerosene meant for running generators in black and even receive monetary benefits from other private telecommunication companies for keeping generators silent so that BSNL lose ground in the town.

“The non-availability of power supply to the mobile towers disrupts service and the generators See BSNL On Page 11..

Inside story India-UAE to promote cooperation in Renewable Energy

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Present mechanism has room for smuggling: Trade official

ggg h hh After trade, Karwan Amn bus comes to a halt Srinagar, Jan 20: The state authorities

Monday suspended the Cross-LoC bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad amidst the standoff over the detention of a Pakistani driver for allegedly smuggling drugs into the Valley.

Official sources told GNS that the Pakistan authorities have raised objections with the state government asking it to suspend the Karwan Amn bus unless the Pakistani driver held on charges of See Karwan Amn On page 11..

Srinagar, Jan 20: The cross LoC trade continuous to remain suspended as no headway could be made to resolve the issue between the two sides.

Resolve core issue; symptoms will also settle down: NC, JKLF

GoI should take up the issue with Pak: Mehbooba

Srinagar, Jan 20: The continuing standoff between authorities on LoC following seizure a goods truck carrying huge consignment of narcotics from Pakistan

The trade was suspended after authorities in Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) detained drivers from this side and refused to allow the drivers from that side to return following arrest of a driver from Pak on charges

Azad inaugurates NUHM in Karnataka Scheme to cover 4 districts in First phase

Bangalore, January 20: Four districts of Karnataka will come under the National Urban Health Mission

nabi Azad, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare.

Launching the National Urban Health Mission at Freedom Park, Bangalore here today he said that this mission will cover 779 cities of the country. 7.75 crore urban population living in listed and unlisted

-2013, a programme of government of India to develop a uniform public health delivery system across towns of the country said Gulam

slums will be benefitted by this mission. Under NUHM one primary health See Azad Loc On Page 11..

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On Edit Page Violence will lead us nowhere The statement of Pakistan Prime Minister Mr. Nawaz Sharif saying that terrorism should not come as a hurdle in Indo-Pak dialogue seems to be quite unrealistic and will not in any way help to normalize the relations between the two countries. One would expect Mr. Nawaz Sharif to be positive enough and as a matured politician advocate the dialogue and if not condemn but will not also indirectly encourage violence.

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS:

Light rain/snow would occur at isolated places over the state

FORECAST OF SRINAGAR:

Partly cloudy sky. Maximum & Minimum temperatures will be around 08°C & -2°C respectively.

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Cross LoC trade remains suspended

NEW DELHI, JANUARY 20- India and UAE have agreed to promote cooperation in renewable energy, especially in the areas of solar energy and wind power.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed in Abu Dhabi on January 18, 2014. The MoU was signed by Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy of India and Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber

Be positive Mr. Nawaz sharif

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Arthritis not heriditory

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‘CA&PD issues ration cards to Dead persons’

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Occupied Kashmir (POK) evoked mixed reactions with some separatists calling for a thorough inquiry into the incident.

“The way this incident is being projected, it can be a conspiracy because there is a war going on here between the agencies of the two countries. If some person is involved in this trade, he should be taken to task but blaming Pakistan See Mehbooba On Page 11.. of carrying drugs.

Meanwhile, the officials at Trade Facilitation Center Salamabad (TFCS) Uri demanded proper mechanism to sort See Cross Loc On Page 11..

Tight security across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of RD Srinagar, Jan 20: Six days ahead of January 26 celebrations, the security across Jammu and Kashmir was further intensified on Monday.Reports reaching GNS said that that CRPF and police further intensified the security apparatus in Srinagar and other districts of the valley to prevent any possible militant attacks and to ensure trouble free celebrations across the Valley. Bakshi Stadium, the main venue of the celebrations has been put under the security blanket to prevent any untoward incident. Besides it, security has also been strengthened in other parts of the city particularly Lal Chowk and its adjoining areas.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Srinagar, Amit Kumar told GNS that police has made elaborate security arrangements. He said security forces have been asked to to remain vigilant to prevent any untoward incident.

“The security arrangements will be reviewed in the coming days,” he added.

Meanwhile security has also been beefed up in other towns and district headquarters of the valley.

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2 militants killed in South Kashmir encounters Srinagar, Jan 20: Two militants were killed in two separate encounters with army and police in Kulgam and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir.

Official sources told GNS that SOG and army’s 9 RR on a tip-off laid a siege around Shampora village of Qazigund in Kulgam district early this morning and started search operations. The search team came under fire when they made advances to the residential house of Ghulam Ahmad Parray, where the Hizb militant was hiding. The forces returned the fire sparking off fierce gun-battle. In the ex-

change of fire, the lone militant was killed.

“A Hizb militant Javed Ahmad Salfi of Bulbul Nowgam was killed in an encounter this morning,” SHO, Qazigund, Kulgam, Ishfaq Alam told GNS, adding that it will take few more hours to retrieve the body from the debris of the three-storey house Sources said that the joint team sought the services of some locals to persuade Javed to surrender. However, Javed declined the offer and fired at the search team to escape from the cordon.“The forces blasted the house when See Militants On Page 11..

India Successfully Test Fires Agni-IV Odisha, January 20: AGNI-IV, the 4000 kms range Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile was successfully launched today at 1052 hrs from the Wheeler island off the coast of Odisha. This was the third consecutively successful trial and the last one in the series of development launches. The missile took off majestically, rose to a height of over 850 km, covered the intended range in about 20 minutes, hit the target with two digit accuracy; meeting all mission objectives and proving the capabilities of the missile. The AGNI-IV missile propelled by composite solid fuel rocket motor technology was launched from its road mobile launcher indigenously developed by DRDO.

The long range Radars and Electro-Optical Tracking Systems (EOTS) located all along the coast have tracked and monitored all the parameters throughout the flight. Two ships located near the target point tracked the vehicle and witnessed the final event. The Defence Minister, Shri AK Antony congratulated the DG, DRDO and Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister, Shri Avinash Chander and his team on the success.

“The event is of greater significance since the system was tested in its deliverable configuration with the active participation of Strategic Forces Command (SFC) personnel.

The missile See India On Page 11..

9 NIA Officers Awarded Medals for Distinguished Services First RV Raju Memorial Lecture Delivered

New Delhi: Speaking at the first RV Raju Memorial Lecture on the National Investigation Agency (NIA) day function here today, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said that epicenter and sponsors of terrorism remains in our neighbourhood. The Home Minister said our nation has been victim of terrorism for many decades now. Lot of lives have been lost in various terrorist attacks. Shinde said terror attacks in the country have considerably receded over time. In 2013, four major bomb blasts took place.

Unlike in previous years, we have also had considerable success in apprehending the perpetrators of these incidents. The NIA has been in the

forefront.

Union Home Minister said the government has brought strong legislation and spent considerable funds

for modernization of state police, Central Armed Police Forces and National Security See NIA On Page 11..

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Cross LoC out any emerging issues between the two sides.

“It is unfortunate that there is no mechanism in place to discuss the issues that crop up during the normal business,” in charge TFCS, Uri Rashid Wani told GNS, adding government should draft a proper mechanism for the smooth conduct of the trade.

“Such incidents can occur at any time but then there should be a mechanism to deal with the situation as suspending trade or relations are no solution”, he said.

He further said apart from drafting a mechanism with the authorities from the other side of the LoC, the government must also provide better system at the TFCS. “The government should either limit the number of trucks travelling across or increase the manpower and improve gadgetry to make the checking easy,” he said.

He said that there were high chances of smuggling contraband in the present mechanism. (GNS)

Karwan Amn smuggling narcotics in Valley is not released. Following the development, the state administration informed all the people, who were scheduled to undertake the journey Monday.

“The bus service was suspended today on the objections of Pak officials. They’re demanding the release of their truck driver who was arrested after drugs were recovered from his truck.

Negotiations between the two sides are going on,” sources added “We received a communication this morning from Pak authorities requesting cancellation of the bus service for today,” Passport Officer, Firdous Iqbal told GNS. Pertinently, a Pakistani administered Kashmir (PaK) truck driver Mohammad Shafiq, son of Abdul Aziz Sarar of Muzaffarabad was arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday last for allegedly carrying narcotics worth Rs 100 crore in the international market from Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PaK) as part of the cross-LoC trade. Police had said that the 100 kgs of brown sugar were concealed in dry fruits bags marketed by Al-Fajar Trading Company based in Muzaffarabad. (GNS)

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as a state for pumping in narcotics for Kashmir youth is ridiculous,” Shabir Shah, chairman of newly formed Hurriyat Conference Jammu and Kashmir told KNS. Shah demanded that there should be a full-fledged independent inquiry into the incident particularly through United Nations Military Observers Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) looking after the LoC. “Facts need to be brought to fore. And for that you cannot rely on one sided inquiry. There should be an independent probe into this incident,” Shah demanded.

Ayaz Akbar, spokesman of the Hurriyat Conference (G) told KNS that Cross LoC trade is itself a non issue for the Hurriyat (G). “We have already opposed the Cross LoC trade as we believe that this symbolic initiative was taken to damage the Kashmir cause. So when Cross LoC trade is itself a non issue for us, incidents like you mentioned hardly deserve any reaction.”

Mohammad Yasin Malik, chairman Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) summarized his opinion saying that unless the basic issue of Kashmir is resolved these incidents are bound to happen. “These cosmetic measures (trade across LoC) are bound to witness such incidents because these measures san transparency. Unless the Kashmir issue is resolved permanently, these incidents will continue to happen,” Malik told KNS. Mehbooba Mufti, president Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while talking to KNS observed that a single incident like seizure of narcotics should not impede the Cross LoC trade as lot of efforts have been put in to facilitate this initiative. “With a single incident that is seizure of narcotics, everything seems to have come to a standstill. Government of India should take this matter with the authorities in Pakistan besides taking up the issue of safety of our drivers who are stuck on the other side of the LoC. I know efforts are being made to derail this confidence building measure between the two countries but PDP will never allow that to happen,” she added.

Talking to KNS, Mehboob Beig, National Conference Member Parliament echoed the opinion of JKLF chairman saying that unless the political instability in Kashmir is resolved such incidents will take place some or the other time. “These incidents are the symptoms of Kashmir problem and the symptomatic treatment is ok but you will to address the basic disease.”

Beig said unfortunately all these years of conflict in Kashmir, a vested interest has developed among the groups and elements across the board and across the borders to keep the hostilities between India and Pakistan alive. “And in such a situation, I think there should be a strong political will to break that nexus,” Beig said adding that he don’t think that will happen very soon because the country is nearing Lok Sabha elections and Pakistan has its own problems to address.

“In such circumstances, the Kashmir will again go to backburner in the priority list of the two countries. It also needs a statesman like Atal Behari Vajpayee and a person like Parvez Musharaf who had to some extent succeeded to making a breakthrough on Kashmir,” the NC senior leader added.

He however, ridiculed the opinion that the huge consignment of narcotics seized by police was sponsored by the Pakistani state. “In today’s high tech world, no country can ever imagine to pump in narcotics or other contrabands to other country. You see the cameras are always on our heads besides that there is huge scrutiny available on such routes. So in such an advanced stage of security and transparency I don’t think Pakistan would like to get itself exposed by sending narcotics that too through this highly scanned road,” he opined further.

Senior Congress and leader and minister Taj Mohi-u-Din, told KNS: “No country will allow narcotics to come in. We have strict laws for that. Leaving aside the sentiment, I think if Pakistan has send these drugs to spoil our youth, then let it be clear to them that we don’t need that kind of a Pakistan. Our youth are already over stressed and facilitating availability of narcotics means that country is hell-bent to destroy our future,” he added. This incident should be inquired thoroughly and it should be ensured that for whom this drug consignment was on its way,” Taj demanded. (KNS)

Militants the gun-battle turned fierce,” sources said, adding “Javed was a recycled militant. He had surrendered in 2002 and turned as army informer. Later, he rejoined the militant ranks,” Javed, sources said, had fired at and injured a cop at Janglat Mandi area of the Anantnag town last year. He had also managed to run away with the service rifle of the injured cop Meanwhile, an unidentified militant was killed in a separate encounter in Dadsaran area of Awantipora in the neighbouring Pulwama district.

A defence ministry spokesman told GNS that an unidentified militant was killed in an exchange of fire with army’s 3 RR personnel at Dadsaran, Awantipora on Monday evening. The official said that the search operation in the area was going on.

“One militant was killed after army started search operation following a tip-off,” the spokesman added.

However, sources said that two more militants managed to give slip to the forces after their associate was killed. The militants, sources said, took advantage of the darkness and fled from the spot. (GNS)

India is now ready for induction and its serial production will now begin” said Shri Avinash Chander, who commanded the launch sequence. He congratulated all the team members from DRDO and SFC. ‘Today’s launch takes India’s level of deterrence and its preparedness and effectiveness to newer heights. Seen together

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with recent momentous events: the second launch of Agni 5, operational clearance of Tejas – Light Combat Aircraft, achieving the criticality of nuclear reactor of India’s first nuclear powered submarine ‘Arihant’, completion of development phase of underwater launched missile BO5 and development of mark II version of ‘Arjun – Main battle tank’, Shri Chander said. He further stated that it also reflects the high maturity level of India’s capabilities in design development and leading to production, contemporary weapons and platforms for strengthening its deterrence and defence capabilities.

Agni-IV is equipped with state-of-the-art Avionics, 5th generation On Board Computer and distributed architecture. It has the latest features to correct and guide itself for inflight disturbances. The most accurate Ring Laser Gyro based Inertial Navigation System (RINS) and supported by highly reliable redundant Micro Navigation System (MINGS), ensured the vehicle reach the target within two digit accuracy. The re-entry heat shield withstood temperatures in the range of 4000 degree centigrade and made sure the avionics function normally with inside temperature remaining less than 50 degree centigrade. Agni-I, II, III and Prithvi are already in the arsenal of armed forces, giving them reach of over 3000 km, giving India an effective deterrence capability.

Dr V.G. Sekaran, DS & DG (MSS) reviewed the launch activities and guided the team. Smt. Tessy Thomas, Project Director AGNI-IV led the team of scientists during the operation.

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care centre will be established for every 50 thousand population. cians to pen down This mission aims to extend basic health care services to 22 crore people living in 800 cities including 7 mega cities. NUHM aims at their political making urban population free from ill health the minister said. track record Under National Urban Health Mission one ASHA worker will be engaged for every 200 to 500 families. A Mahila Arogya Sami- Srinagar, Jan 20: Underlining ti will be formed for every 50 to 100 households. One Auxiliary the importance of autobiograNurse Midwife will be engaged for every 10,000 to 12,000 urban phies to get direct narration population. Health kiosks and mobile health centres will be set of life, history, events and up in urban slum areas to strengthen urban healthcare the min- other aspects of the writer he has witnessed in his life, ister said.

Speaking on the occasion Karnataka Chief Minister Siddara- Chief Minister, Omar Abdulmayya said that in the first phase NUHM will be implemented lah Monday suggested that in Bangalore, Mangalore, Mysore and Bagalkot districts of Kar- all political stalwarts should nataka and will be extended to all districts in the second phase. write their biographies to proGovernment of Karnataka is planning to establish kidney dialy- vide full account of their view points and the struggle they‘A’ Appendix sis centres at each taluk to cater urban healthcare need.

U.T Khader, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare, H. have rendered to achieve the Anjaneya, state Minister for Social Welfare, K.J George, State goals in a candid and transparent manner.

Garrisonfor Engineer Engrs Works Section on behalfState of President of India applications form eligible enlisted Minister Home969 Affairs, Dinesh Gundurao, Minister for invites “This will provide the younger Food and Civil Supplies, Roshan Baig,Contractors State Minister Contractors of MES and enlisted/ un-enlisted workingfor withInforother Govt.

Departments meeting eligibility critegeneration an opportunity to mation, Development Haj, Anuradh Gupta, ria for Infrastructure selection of Contractors for issue of and tender of under mentioned work:know about the life and politiAddl.

National Health Mission, Ser Secretary Name of work and Mission Director, Estimated Cost Completion Amount of Cost of tender cal works of politicians as also (in lakhs)State Health Period Earnest Money in favour of M. No. Madan Gopal, Principal Secretary, and Family writers clear the 1 Cleaning of service tanks, repair/ Rs. 13.00 06 Months Rs.26,000/-help the Rs. 500/in favourto of GE 969 EWS Welfare Department, M Lakshminarayana, Commissioner, of unserviceable payableand at Baramulla. contradictions BBMP replacement were present on the occasion. ‘Nagu-Magu’ an ambulance misgivings service tanks/lines and other if any about their style of politserviceconnected for pregnant women launched during this occasion. works at Baramulla. ical working. They can set the 2 Repair/ replacement of underground Rs. 13.50 06 Months Rs.27,000/Rs. 500/- in favour of GE 969 EWS recordspayable straight by penning cable joints LT panels and other at Baramulla. down their autobiographies”, allied works at Gulmarg.

3 Dehydation of transformer oil repair Rs. 13.75 06 Months Rs.27,000/- he saidRs.and 500/- inadded favour of that GE 969 autoEWS biographies only tell the of distribution transformer and other payable atnot Baramulla. connected works at Kitchama, According to reports from north Kashmir, Army and police con- readers about the historic hapKhanpura and Baramulla Mil. Stn. social order, educaducted surprise checks and identification parade of peopleRs.27,600/in penings, 4 Repair/maint of pumping sets, Rs. 13.80 06 Months Rs. 500/- in favour of GE 969 EWS tional environment, economic twin districts of Baramulla motors, control switch pipe lines and Kupwara to ensure trouble free payable at Baramulla. status, political awareness but celebrations and othertomorrow. connected works at Khanpura and Baramulla ReportsKitchama, of heightened security were also received from Pulwa- to know the track record of the Mil. Stn. under 969 EWS. ma, Shopian andGEIslamabad districts of South Kashmir, where life and work of the writer.

5 Repair/maint of Street/security light streets Rs. 13.80 06 Months Rs.27,600/Rs. 500/- in of GE 969 EWS a favour function after troops and police manned the and the highway to keep a Addressing cables and its connected works at payable at Baramulla. releasing the Autobiography close watch on the movement of suspicious persons.

Rampur, Mohura, Buniyar and Uri of Mir Ghulam Mohammad Meanwhile, security Mil. Stn under GE 969 has EWS also been heightened across the winter Poonchi titled ‘Yadoon Ki capital.

6 Repair/ maint. of Street/ Security Rs. 13.60 06 Months Rs.27,600/Rs. 500/- in favour of GE 969 EWS Sughat’payable here this afternoon, Reportslight said stringent cablesthat connected cables at security measures have been put in at Baramulla.

Khanpura Baramulla place inKitchama, Jammu cityand particularly Residency road, Shalimar road, Omar Abdullah referred to the ‘Aatish-e-Chinar’ the AuMil. Gandhi Stn. under GENagar, 969 EWS. Gumat, Indira Chowk, Raghunath BaBC road, zar,Last Bus Vikram chowk, Dogra Railway station tobiography of late Sheikh Modatestand, of receipt of application : 31 Jan chowk, 2014 andELIGIBLE otherCRITERIA areas, where CRPF troops and police maintain a con- hammad Abdullah and said that it has cleared so many stant vigil over any suspicious movement of the people. (i) For MES enlisted contractor : (i) Class ‘E’ and category of work (GNS) (b) (i) and answered so many (II) For other contractors : (i) Meeting enlistment criteria of MES with regard toaspects Having satisfactorily completed requisite about the political value of work, Annual turnover, working capital, fixedquestions assets etc. (iii) Date of issue of tender : 01 Feb 2014 life of Sher-e-Kashmir. (iv) Date of receipt of tender : As mentioned in the tender documents.

Omar Abdullah appreciated NOTE: Mir Poonchi for penning down Guard.

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Application notpast accompanied by requisite value DD/Banker’s Cost of Tender shall not be his political track record inconsidthe wonderful Arrest eredresults. for issue of tender.of Yasin Bhatkal, Haddi and Tunda form of autobiography and exare2examples of efforts on the of our agencies.

He said “we documents pressed the their hope that asMir Contractors not enlisted withpart MES will be required to enclose necessary to prove eligibility given have taken to ensure there is aoutstanding. synergy between orga- Poonchi would write secabovecare including affidavitthat for no recovery nizations and entities, responsible for internal security, to enable ond volume of ofthe book in 3 In case of rejection of application for issue of tender, the applicant shall be refunded the cost tender.

However them tocontractor create substantial impact in the fight on terror. The ex- due course of timeforcovering may appeal to next Higher Engineer Authority i.e. CWE for rejection of his application issue of tenpansion of these institutions, their capacity enhancements, have more aspects of his life. der whose decision shall be final and binding and contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation what so ever ensured that we have significant successes in fighting terror”.

The function organized for non issueMinister of tender. stated that the terrorism and extremThe Union Home by the Jammu Civil Soci4 The above details are also available on MES website www.mes.gov.in ism seek to attack our two most significant achievements- secu- ety for Art and Literature larism and democracy. These values lie at the very core of our ex- was attended by Chairman No. 8009/1016/E8 istence, and define us as a ‘nation’. He said “our enemies who are Legislative Council, AmDt: 15-1-14 at cross purposes with the ‘idea of India’, will continue to attempt rit Malhotra, Ministers to keep us on tenterhooks, and unsettle us, as we move forward in Choudhary Mohammad TENDER our endeavour of nation building. Eternal vigilanceNOTICE is the price Ramzan, Mian Altaf Ahwe have to pay in our quest for preserving and maintaining, our(SIGNALS) mad and Taj Mohi-ud-Din, HEADQUARTERS 15 CORPS hard earned freedom, liberty, democracy, and secularism”. The Deputy Chairman LegislaPIN-908515, Care of 56 Army Post threats to our nation need not merely take on conventional forms tiveOffice Council, Javid Rana, Tele No-0194-2465266/88 and may emanate from hitherto unknown areas, methods, and Legislators Devender Singh motivations. We need to keep ourselves prepared in this fight. We Rana, Dr. Shahnaz Ganai, seFax No-0194-2466011 need to undertake capacity enhancement and upgrade our skill nior citizens and others.

1 HQ 15 Corps (Signals), Care of 56 Army Post Office, Srinagar-908515 invites sealed tenders sets, so as to confront the most virulent and most unusual of these In his speech, Mir Poonchi from the reputed and added. experienced vendors for project as indicated below. threats, Minister referred to his close relations (a) Tender 3836/ICN Sushil KumarNo Shinde also decorated twoGen/15CESR/2013-14/Sigs-2A NIA officers with with Sheikh Mohammad Ab(b) NamePolice of theMedal Work for Distinguished Procurement of spares ICN Generators President’s Service andfor seven dullah, Madr-e-Meherban, officers with Indian Police Medal Within for Meritorious (c) Completion Period 90 days ofService. issue ofThey supply Dr. orderFarooq Abdullah, Tariq included S.K. IPS, Inspector General and P.V. Sas- ofAbdullah and other members (d) Date of Singh, issue of Within 21 days fromRama publication tender notice try, tender IPS, Inspector General, NIA for President’s Police Medal for of Abdullah family. He also document Distinguished IPS, Inspector General, ofmentioned relations with (e) Closing Service date forand Y.K.Gautam, Within 45 days from publication this tenderhis notice.

Mukesh Singh, IPS, Deputy Inspector General, S.Y.K.Minz, IPS, late Indira Gandhi and Nehru submission of tender Deputy Inspector General, J.S. Rautela, Inspector, Balbir Singh, family and said that both these (f) Constable, Earnest Money Rs 50,000 (Rupees Fifty only) Head Babu C. Pappachen, Head Constable andthousand K.S families have rendered highDeposit (EMD) Vinod Kumar, Constable, NIA for Indian Police Medal for Mer- est sacrifices for the welfare 2.

Note: Intending (only OEMs and their nominated agencies) may obtain tender documents and itorious Service. of Jammu and Kashmir State detailed specification from office of Chief Lecture Signals, on Officer, 15 the Corps, Pin-908515, C/O 56 Earlier delivering the first RVthe Raju Memorial “Na- HQand Country. tional Security Terrorist APO at a costExpanding of Rs. 100/(RupeesDimension”, One hundredWest only)Bengal on all working dayshis from 1000 hrs to 1600 He said book provides an Governor MK21 Narayanan that Contrary what many account of his life and political hrs within days aftersaid publication of thistotender notice.seTender documents completed in all curity and strategic analysts in the West profess, re- and socialfrom work, and expressed respects must reach to Chief Signal Officer, HQTerrorism 15 Corps within 45 days publication of this mains a grave threat to the world. The so-called demise hope that the reader notice.

No piecemeal bidcivilized will be accepted and the dealers will bethe required to produce thewould equipof AI-Qaeda, is an unfounded myth. The reality is that global ter- read it and like it. ment during the technical evaluation on “no cost no commitment basis.” No deviation will be rorism is expanding rapidly, specially in Asia including Russia, on specifications.

Eligibility criteria participating vendor will be Rs. 99,70,000/andacceptable parts of North Africa. Today, terrorism posesforthe gravest (Rupees ninety nine lac seventy thousand turnover and successful completion of challenge ever, and of a kind that has never beenonly) seen annual previously. similar projects foritGovt organization recent past.

Allifequipment being supplied by the venNarayanan said that would, therefore,inbethe a grievous error a dor should certified by the Telecommunication Engineering decline in the be number of terrorist incidents across India in the Centre (TEC). If no TEC Generic pastRequirement two years, isfor touted as evidence of terrorism a particular equipment exists,being theneffectiveit must be explicitly mentioned by the venly checked. similar decline is present in certain theatres of perdor in hisAbid. sistent Listviolence, of Items such as J&K and the North East, but there is a significant difference between the two situations.

Ser No. Items A/U Qty Remarks The emerging dynamic suggests that there are no clear and de1. ground rules Fuelwhich filter dictate primaryhow, when and where a terrorist Nos 600 Srinagar, Jan 20: Scores of fined 2. takes place.

FuelConsequently, filter secondary SPO’s from 600 Central Kashmir’s attack complacency that a reduction Nos 3. number of Fuel Filter micro 600 Ganderbal district attached in the terrorist incidents signifies that the threat from Nos with Superintendent of terrorism has been reduced would be a serious error, he added.

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Setup Washer Nos. 300 Police Headquarters Srinagar Accordingly to Air Narayanan, it is vitally important, to develop in- Nos. 5.

Cleaner element 250 Monday appealed vestigative techniques thatkitwill us with far more detailed Nos 6.

Fuel filter 1.1provide ltr 200 to the Higher-ups to transfer them to information, and thereby intelligence, about terrorist modules Nos 7.

Lubrication Oil Filter 500 and the evolving changes in terrorist methodologies. The NIA their native district.

Fuelkey piperole long, 3 ftthey must concentrate Nos. 900of SPO’s told A delegation has,8.hence, a very to Length pray, and 9.

Fuel pipethan shortbranch Lengthout 1.5into ft. speculative analy- Nos 900were posted in CNS that they on investigation rather Fan belt A-43 220many years and Ganderbal for sis.10.

The Director General and the senior leadership of the NIA Nos. 11. not get deflected Fan belt from A-49 investigation, despite the many dis- Nos 220 were transfrom there they should ferred to Sri100 Maharaja Hari tractions, that may come 12.

Setup jointin their path. They need to be resolute Nos. Singh Hospital to avoid 13. such pitfalls.

Carbon brush set Pair 500Srinagar.

“We were500 relieved from Narayanan alsoGasket urged the Government to avoid the temptation to Nos 14. rocket cover utilize the NIA, given its capabilities and enlarge the NIA’s ambit SMHS Hospital and now we 15.

Setup Oil Rink are attached300 with SP Headof investigation.

There has, unfortunately, been a tendency on Nos. Fuel filter (Primary and of Secondary for 30 KVA) Nos. 1100 from past quarters Srinagar the 16. part of the Government in the case other Central Agencies, 17. filter (Primary andfall Secondary for 7.5 1100 We appeal over six months. to employ themFuel in areas that do not within their coreKVA) tasks Nos Oil Filter Nos top brass to 1100 look into the and18. responsibilities.

The event was attended by heads of constitutional and statutory matter and transfer us back to bodies, heads of Central Police Organizations, retired and serv- our native district,” they said. davp10101/11/0145/1314 ing senior officers, the family of late RV Raju, besides officers (CNS)

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Contractual Engagement of Watershed Development Team Members (WDT) in the Watershed Cell-cum-Data Centres (WCDC) for Integrated Watershed Management Programme.

Reference: Advertisement Notice No. 05/RD/SLNA of 2013 Dated. 24-10-2013

Order No. 04-SLNA -RD of 2014 Dated: 16-01-2014

As recommended by the Selection Committee, sanction is hereby accorded to the contractual engagement of following candidates as Watershed Development Team Members in the Watershed Cell-cum Data Centres (WCDC) for Integrated Watershed Management Programme for the Disciplines and Districts shown against their names for a period of 02 (Two) years.

S. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80.

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Name of the Selected candidates with Parentage and address, Mr/Ms Mohsin Manzoor Parray S/o Manzoor Ah. Qazigund Opp. JK Bank Zamir Ahmad Bhat S/o Gh. Mohammad Nepora-Mir Bazaar Tahir Bashir S/o Bashir Ahmad Mir Sehpora Doru Farhat Ali S/o Gh. Mohiudin Dar Ward No.6 Bandipora Raies-Ud-Din-Parray S/o Ghulam Mohiudin Baharabad Sumbal Ms Shahida Altaf D/o Altaf Hussain Lone, Khandyal Gurez Ms. Shazia Nabi D/o Gh. Nabi Baghe Islam Sopore Ajaz Ahmad Pandith S/o Gh. Mohammad Moghama Pattan Muzzaffer Bashir S/o Bashir Ahmad Wani Managam Ms. Alia Irshad D/o Irshad Ahmad Zaroo Sherwani Colony Kh. Bagh Md. Asif Khaja S/o Gh. Mohammad Khaja Seelo Sopore Ubair Muzaffer Rather S/o Md. Muzaffer Delina Naeem Shafi S/o Md. Shafi Kanlibagh Nadeem Ahmad Dar S/o Nazir Ahmad Johama Gurdeep Singh S/o Jaswant Singh Bawali Kanli Bagh Naseer Ahmad Bhat S/o Mohammad Akber, Pattan Waseem Akram Yatoo S/o Md. Akram Nehalpora Iqbal Ahmad Wani S/o Gh. Nabi Wani, Namtehal Chadoora Sheikh Umar Rashid S/o Ab. Rashid Sheikh, Turigam Devbug Khursheed Ahmad Dar S/o Nazir Ahmad Tungdanoo Yaaripora Nisar Ahmad Dar S/o Mohammad Ismail, Berigam Devsar Mehraj-Ud-Din Khanday S/o Bashir Ahmad Mah Gund.

Shabeer Ahmad Mir S/o Mohammad Akber Manzgam Noorabad Ajaz Bashir S/o Bashir Ahmad Baba Balsoo Ms Saba Bashir D/o Bashir Ahmad Wani, Tangdhar Karnah.

Zubair-ul-Islam Bhat S/o Gh. Mohd Bhat Tarathpora Ramhall.

Zahid Farooq S/o Syed Mohd. Farooq Ahgam Handwara Mohsin Rashid Najar S/o Ab. Rashid Najar, Drugmullah Ubaid Amman S/o Wani Ammanullah, H.No. 396 Halmatpora Arif Ibrahim S/o Md. Ibrahim Bara Chowikibal Kralpora Ms. Andleeb Mushtaq D/o Mushtaq Ah Khan, Kutlari Mawer Naveed Shamus S/o Md. Shamus-ud-din, Tangdhar Karnah Aftab Ahmad Khan S/o Naseerullah, Karnah Ms Arvin Gul D/o Gh. Md. Bhat Gaberpora Hawal Bilal Md. Wani S/o Gh. Mohammad Wani, New Colony Largam Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar S/o Abdul Aziz Dar, Bongam Shahzada Burhan Showkat S/o Showkat Iqbal, Ahgam Zakir Hussain Bhat S/o Nazir Ahmad, Muradpora Hermain Aijaz Ahmad Mir S/o Md. Farooq Mir Heerpora Ms. Arifa D/o Gh. Mohiudin Shah, Maslwar Ms. Shugufta Gull D/o Ab Majeed Khan, Ganowpora Arshi Sartaj Ahmad Reshi S/o Gh. Mohiudin Reshi, Chocko Herman Ms. Alima Shabir D/o Shabir Ahmad Iqbal, Abad Bemina Aamir Salim Sheikh S/o Md Salim Dharampura, Bhaderwah Asrar Ahmad S/o Shakeel Ahmad Dev Munshi Ward 12 near Nehru Chowk Faisal Bin Ashraf S/o Md. Ashraf Mir, Budhli Bhaleesa Bhuvnesh Manhas S/o Sh Lekh Raj, Sharote Nodi Nalla Bhanu Pratap Singh S/o Narinder Singh Vijay Nagar, Gole Gujral Tallab Tillo Prabhjot Singh Gandhi S/o Puran Bharat H.No. 429 Channi Himmat Sohail Ibrahim Chowdary S/o Md. Ibrahim Jammu Tarun Puri S/o Rattan Prakash W.No. 7 near Mahajan Hall Md. Shahid Ansari S/o Bashir Ahmad Bathindi opp. CH House Rahul Jasrotia S/o Angrez Singh Jasrotia W.No. 16 Lower Shiva Nagar.

Ms. Parveen Akhter D/o Mukhtar Ali Chak Sajjan Kathua Manmohan Singh S/o Surinder Singh Chandwan Hiranagar Zaheer Abass S/o Md. Abass Sheikh Palmar Varun Kishore S/o Koshal Kishore Sharma Sangrambhatta Abinav Sharma S/o Suresh Kumar Poochhal Amjad Ali Manhas S/o Munir Hussain Khan Salwah C/o Iqra Book Centre Mendhar Ravneet Daler Singh S/o Nanak Singh Daler W.No. 10 H.No. 95 Geeta Bhawan Tariq Iqbal S/o Md Iqbal Chak Banola Mendhar Ahtzaz Shafiq S/o Ch. Shafiq Ahmed Taralla Budhal Ankush Sharma S/o Sh Madan Lal Kalakote Rajouri Ali Asgar S/o Mohammad Iqbal Darhal Malkan Arjun Pandoh S/o Harnam Kumar Rajouri Adrees Ayaiz Dar S/o Gh. Nabi Pushana Surankote Shamim Ahmed S/o Muneer Hussain Bagla Doongi Ashu Sharma S/o Rajinder Sharma Mera Nagrota Rajouri Sagir Ahmad S/o Maneer Hussain W.No.4, Rajouri Ajaz Hussain S/o Ab. Gani Bohroo Chamalwas Banihal Rahat Ashraf S/o Md. Ashraf Wani Bankoot Banihal Asif Iqbal S/o Subhan-ud-din (Add. Candidate) Bathoi, Mahore, Reasi Vikas Angurana S/o Dewarka Dass Sungal Pouni Gulshan Kumar Dogra S/o Sh Madan Lal Seela Baradari Kamal Bharti S/o Beli Ram Gran Marh Sushil Kumar S/o Ram Dass, Jhang Dheeraj Kumar S/o Madan Lal Bhagat Rakh Abtal Chhowni Rishi Kumar S/o Sanji Ram Chak Jangi Jebi Sudan S/o Mela Ram Sudan Nai Basti Rangpur Atul Sharma S/o Sham Lal Sharma Udhampur Opp Distt. Vet Hospital Sarit Sharma S/o Gopal Krishan-Thial Via Ramkot Majalta Akhilesh Gupta S/o Rajesh Gupta, Udhampur Milap Singh S/o Prem Singh, Chanunta

Discipline in which Selected Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Agriculture Social Mobilization Social Mobilization Social Mobilization Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Agriculture Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Soil & Water Conservation Social Mobilization

District for which Selected Anantnag Anantnag Anantnag Bandipora Bandipora Bandipora Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Baramulla Budgam Kulgam Kulgam Kulgam Kulgam Kulgam Kulgam Kupwara Kupwara Kupwara Kupwara Kupwara Kupwara Kupwara Kupwara Kupwara Pulwama Shopian Shopian Shopian Shopian Shopian Shopian Shopian Shopian Srinagar Doda Doda Doda Doda Jammu Jammu Jammu Kathua Kathua Kathua Kathua Kathua Kishtwar Kishtwar Kishtwar Poonch Poonch Poonch Rajouri Rajouri Rajouri Rajouri Rajouri Rajouri Rajouri Rajouri Ramban Ramban Reasi Reasi Reasi Reasi Samba Samba Samba Samba Udhampur Udhampur Udhampur Udhampur

The contractual engagement of the WDT Member will be governed by the following terms and conditions.

1. Engagement shall be purely on contractual basis and will not confer any right to the candidate on the basis of this engagement for regular appointment.

2. Engagement will be on consolidated remuneration of Rs. 12000/- (Rs. Twelve Thousand) per month.

3. The contractual engagement will be initially for a period of 02 (Two) years from the date of joining.

4. The candidate shall have to join within 15 (Fifteen) days from the issuance of this order failing which his/her engagement shall be treated as cancelled without serving any notice.

5. The candidate will report to the Project Manager, IWMP of the concerned District.

6. In case the selected candidate does not perform his/her assigned duty to the satisfaction of Superiors/SLNA, his/her engagement will be terminated with a notice of one month or payment of advance salary of one month, whatever is deemed fit depending upon the nature of case.

7. In case the selected candidate is found creating indiscipline or involved in any illegal activity, his/her engagement will be terminated with a notice of one month or advance salary of one month. Whatever is deemed fit, depending upon the nature of case.

8. In case the selected candidate intends to give up the contractual engagement, he/she shall have to inform SLNA/Project Manager before one month of giving up the assignment.

9. At the time of joining selected candidate will submit following documents (in Original) to the Project Manager, IWMP. a) Qualification Certificate. b) Date of Birth Certificate. c) Permanent Resident Certificate. d) Physical Fitness Certificate. e) Character Certificate issued by concerned Police Station. f) An affidavit duly attested by Judicial Magistrate, stating therein that he/she will not claim any regularization in the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj/SLNA on the basis of this contractual engagement. g) An affidavit duly attested by Judicial Magistrate, stating therein that he/she is not working in any other Government/Semi-Government Organization/Corporation nor is registered in any University or Organization as a student for persuing higher studies. h) Affidavit it duly attested by Judicial Magistrate, stating therein that he/she is not involved in any antinational activity or any criminal case is pending against him/her in any Police Station Court of Law-anywhere. i) Affidavit duly attested by Judicial Magistrate, stating therein that the certificates and other documents submitted by him/her to the SLNA/Project Manager are genuine-true and correct.

10. If at any point of time it is found that the selected candidate has submitted/provided wrong Information/documents, his/her selection shall be terminated without any notice and the remuneration paid, if any-shall be recovered from the candidate.

The Project Managers will verify the original documents/certificates of the candidates at the time of their joining and should satisfy him/herself. In case the officer feels to reconfirm the authenticity/genuineness of the certificates/documents, he/she should get it verified from the concerned competent authority-before releasing the remuneration to the candidate.

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Sakina chairs 36th board meeting of J&K SC, ST&BC Development Corporation Exhorts for rationalising, bringing more Beneficiaries under Loan Disbursement Scheme JAMMU, JANUARY 20: Social Wel- key component in the successful and fare Minister, Sakina Itoo, on Monday effective working of the corporation.

She, however, warned that any carechaired the 36th meeting of Board of Directors of J&K SC, ST & BC Devel- lessness and dillydally approach in opment Corporation and reviewed performing their jobs in this regard the functioning of the corporation would be dealt strictly adding that besides status of various ongoing there must be zero default tolerance schemes, loan disbursement and in case of loan recovery in future.

The Minister said that the foreloan recovery.

The Minister, who is also the most purpose of the Corporation is to Chairperson of the Corporation, em- work for socio-economical emanciphasized on bringing more trans- pation of under privileged sections of parency and rationalization in loan the society to enable them to become disbursement so that all the SC, ST self-reliant in all respects. She said and BC beneficiaries get their due there is need to develop confidence share without any discrimination at among the beneficiaries about the government accommodation to ofany level. She asked the officers to programmes of the Corporation. fices of the corporation, the Minister The Board approved simplifica- directed the concerned for land idengive focussed attention on coverage tion of documentation in loan cases tification within minimum possible of beneficiaries of rural and far off parts under the schemes of the cor- under direct financing scheme be- time period. sides endorsing several proposals enporation.

The Minister took stock of impleSakina directed the concerned to visaging further streamlining in the mentation of various schemes of the working of the corporation. speed up the loan recovery Loneprocess, News Agency Kangan Khan Corporation News Agency Ganderbal including Direct FinancRegarding highlighting the importance this Agency Scheme andChadoora Bank Tie-up scheme.

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areas including Achoora and Mastan villages in tehsil Gurez and took stock of the people’s problems.

Interacting with the people at different places, the Minister said that the government is committed to provide all basic amenities to the people of the State, including round the year road connectivity to the remote and cut off areas.

The Minister said that the closure of BandiporaGurez road during winter

the CM has assured that the demand would be considered sympathetically. He said that it is his mission to pursue this long pending demand of the people of Gurez and Bandipora and get the proposal for the tunnel approved from the government.

Responding to the demands put forth by the locals during his visit, the Minister directed the SDM Gurez for immediate redressal of the same.

The Minister asked the Managing Director of the Corporation, Mr. Y.P.Suman, to gear up field functionaries for strict monitoring of the schemes at the district level.

Representative from Finance department, Ravi Magotra, Director SWD Jammu, M.H.Bhatti, Director SWD Srinagar, Nissar Ahmad Wani,

EC seeks report on pollution levels at Cement units

the Assembly Secretariat by January 31 for scrutiny of the Committee members.

The Committee, which met under the Chairmanship of MLA Mr. M.Y. Tarigami here today, reviewed the measures taken by the department for protection of environment and minimising the pollution levels at the industrial Estates of Samba and Kathua districts.

The Committee members Mr. A. R. Veeri, Mr. Mohammad Yasin Shah, Mr. Mohammad

mittee was also apprised about the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu. The state is the second largest economy, third most developed state, ranks 6th on human development index, has literacy rate of 74% and sex ration 987 per thousand male and is considered as one of the progressive states of South India.

The visiting committee members extended invitation to the people of Tamil Nadu to visit Jammu and Kashmir underscoring that the security scenario in the state has improved a lot. The committee also suggested for exchange of technical knowhow and expertise so that all regions of the country are provided opportunities to grow together. The committee also elaborated the achievements of Jammu and Kashmir State in the field of Agriculture, health and Tourism. The committee also expressed concern about changing global climate and its effects.

Discussions were also held on pollution control strategy and making environment green and healthy.

Main canals of Jammu to remain closed for renovation from Jan 25 Govt will ensure active involvement of farmers in important decision making: Sham JAMMU, JANUARY 20: To carry out necessary annual maintenance and renovation work, the main canals of Jammu regions will be closed from the midnight of January 25.

A unanimous decision to this effect was taken at a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma and attended by Chief Engineer, Ravi Tawi Irrigation Complex (RTIC), Hem Chander Jerath, Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control, Sushil Aima, concerned Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, besides Members of Kissan Advisory Board, farmers’ leaders and Sarpanchs of different areas.

In order to seek the views of main stakeholders, the Minister convened a meeting

of farmers and discussed with them the steps being taken by the Government to finalize the schedule for the renovation

of Ranbir Canal, Pratap Canal and Ravi Tawi Canal, without hampering the farming activities. This is for the first

time that the Government has taken on board the views of the farmers for deciding the closure and opening of main

canals so that the renovation scheduled is drawn up as per the convenience of farming community.

representative from Planning & Development department, S. Manmohan Singh, Additional Secretary, Social Welfare, Babu Ram, Manager Projects, Mohammad Iqbal Kataria, Manager Finance, Anil Gupta besides Divisional Managers of the Corporation, G.Q. Khatana and Arshad Majid Bhat were present in the meeting.

tarigami chairs environment Committee meet

Calls for exchange of expertise among states to meet environment challenges mittee Chairman Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri leading the members Showkat Hussain Ganie, Rani Gargie Bilowria and Abdul Majid Bhat, besides Mr Mohammad Maqbool Bhat Additional Secretary and two more officers of the council secretariat.

In Tamil Nadu, the local legislature secretariat organized a meeting for the committee at state capital Chennai which was attended by the senior officers of the departments of Forest, Environment, and PCB of Tamil Nadu state and Secretary and other officers of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Chaired by Dr. Bashir Ahmad Veeri the meeting held threadbare discussions highlighting the achievements made in important sectors in the host state.

The J&K committee was apprised that 6000 MW Renewable (wind) energy has been added to the installed capacity of 18500 MW which has made Tamil Nadu energy rich state and efforts are being made to harness solar energy to combat emerging climatic challenges. The com-

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You could find the atmosphere today a bit oppressive, Taurus. The time has come to deal with some of the important questions you may have been avoiding for quite some time. It could be especially important to take a look at your life at home and see what you can do change the negative atmosphere that has come into your life over the past few weeks.

LC environment panel concludes study tour

JAMMU, JANUARY 20: The Committee on Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council has called for exchange of technical know and expertise among the states of country to meet the challenges of environment preservation and sustained development.

The observations were made by the Committee members while interacting with their counterparts (legislators) and officials during their recent study tour, to various states of the country.

The tour of the committee was conducted to get the members acquainted with the working of other state legislatures and functioning of the similar committees there, besides to have firsthand information regarding climate change and its effects and remedies adopted by different states under state action plan on climate change.

The committee visited southern states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Andaman and Nicobar islands from January 5, to Jan, 15 2014 with the com-

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Says construction of Bandipora- Gurez tunnel my mission

high altitude road stretch along Razdan Top was closed following recent heavy snow fall.

The Minister, who was on a three day tour to his home constituency covered two kilometre distance on foot and inspected the condition of the road at Razadan Top and other trouble spots.

He directed the Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) to expedite snow clearance work and gear up men and

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Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora Bhat News Agency Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar Dar News Agency Beerwah Bashir News Agency Sumbal Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem News Agency PattanJAMMU, JANUARY 20: The Committee on Environment Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore of Jammu and Kashmir LegSRINAGAR, JANUARYAltaf 20: News machinery to ensure that the months affects developmental Agency Pulwama Javaid News Agency Qazigund islative Assembly on Monday Minister of State for PHE,Jeelani Irroad Agency is openedBaramulla in next two activities in Gurez he News G.M Newsand Agency Sopore directed the Industries and rigation and Flood Control Mr. days. was consistently pursuing Commerce Department to Shah News Agency Kupwara Sultan News Agency Handwara Nazir Ahmad Gurezi personally The traffic movement on the demand for construction depute a team of officers to Younis News Agency Langatetoday Sheikh News supervised the snow clearance the road was resumed of a tunnel so that theAgency Gurez Islamabad Kathua district to inspect the work on Bandipura –Gurez morning as the men and road remains open News round Agencylevel Reshi News Agency Islamabad Three Way Tralof pollution at the Ceroad, which was thrownTurray open News machinery putTral in place worked the year.

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Khalil Band, Mr. Javid Mustafa Mir, Mr. Durga Dass and Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat gave their valuable suggestions for preservation of environment around the industrial Estates in the twin districts.

The panel observed that the industrialisation was imperative for over all development of the State, but the Industrialists should ensure that there will be no adverse effect on environment and the population living around the industrial Estates. The Committee opined that there was a need to evolve an effective mechanism to monitor and minimise the hazardous effects of industrial pollution.

It asked the enforcement agencies to ensure that all industrial units are fitted with the pollution control devices and treatment of industrial waste system.

The Committee stressed

on close coordination between Pollution Control Board, Industries Department and district administration to enforce the pollution control norms at all industrial units.

About pesticide units in Samba district, the Deputy Commissioner, Samba informed the meeting that out of 17 pesticides units, 13 are presently functional in the district. He also informed that anti-pollution control devices have been installed at these units and a team of officers has been constituted to keep a close vigil. He informed that the devices installed in all these units are functional.

Detailed discussion was also held on the directions issued by the Committee to the executing agency for the widening of Jammu-Srinagar National Highway including the construction of ChenaniNashri tunnel.

Jugal Chairs Privilege Committee meeting JAMMU, JANUARY 20: A meeting of Privilege Committee (PC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLC, Mr. Jugal Kishore Sharma and discussed issues regarding the breach of Privileges.

Legislators, Mr Devender Singh Rana, Mr Ali Mohammad Dar and Mr ShowkatHussainGanai were also present in the meeting.Threadbare discussion was held on various Privilege motions moved by Legislators for consideration and scrutiny by the Committee.Secretary, Legislative Council, Mr Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Additional Secretary Legislative Council, Mr Mohammad MaqboolBhat, Deputy Secretary, Legislative Council, Mr Farooq Ahmed Sheikh besides officers and officials of Council Secretariat were present in the meeting.

Secretary Forests bereaved

JAMMU, JANUARY 20: A condolence meeting of the employees of Forest Department was held here in Civil Secretariat today under the Chairmanship of Additional Secretary Forests, Dr. G. N. Itoo to condole the demise of Gh. Rasool Bhat, the father of Secretary Forests’ Mohammad Afzal Bhat, who breathed his last today after brief illness.

Expressing grief and sorrow over the demise of Mr Gh. Rasool, they extended sympathies to Mr Afzal and bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

Meanwhile, a similar condolence meeting was held at Van Bhawan, Jammu, under the chairmanship of Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir, Mr Nisar Ahmad Darzi and attended by the officials of forest department of Jammu. They prayed for grant of peace to departed soul and courage to bereaved family to bear this loss .

india-uae to promote cooperation in renewable energy Dr Farooq, UAE Minister sign MoU NEW DELHI, JANUARY 20India and UAE have agreed to promote cooperation in renewable energy, especially in the areas of solar energy and wind power.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed in Abu Dhabi on January 18, 2014. The MoU was signed by Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy of India and Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State of UAE. Both the countries also agreed to constitute a Joint Working Group for better coordination through joint research on subjects of mutual interest, exchange and training of scientific and technical personnel, exchange of available scientific

Gemini May 21-June 21

You may be a specialist at manipulating concepts and ideas and using your analytical skills to understand any problem that comes your way. If this is true, Gemini, people have probably already told you that thinking is fine, but there is a moment when you have to put all that thinking into practice! The position of the planets today invites you to think about this.

Cancer June 22-July 22

Today begins an exciting period in your personal life, Cancer. It’s time for new beginnings in your relationship.

You may be ready to make the changes you and your partner have been considering for quite some time. Moving in together, doing some construction on your house, buying a summer home, or perhaps even having a child - start making those plans that symbolize the stability of your relationship.

Leo

July 23-August 22 If you have been having problems in your relationship or love life in general, Leo, don’t expect things to get any better today. The people around you might find you extremely irritable! It may seem that anything anyone says gets on your nerves. Even the sweet nothings that your sweetheart whispers in your ear seem like a bunch of hot air! But you will be forgiven for your irritability, and besides, not every day can be as passionate and loving as you’d like it to be.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

This could be a very studious day for you, Virgo; actually, it might be better to call it laborious. But you love to work, and you will get all the work you can handle today. It’s a good day to work on all those things in your life that still need a little attention in order to stand on their own, the things that haven’t quite found a permanent place in your life, like some of your relationships, for example

Libra September 23-October 23 You probably pay a great deal of attention to what other people think of you, Libra. It may often be hard for you to make decisions in delicate situations for fear of being misjudged, even if you know you must. You may run into this dilemma as you go about your day today. Trust your own good judgment. It may be much more important to be decisive today than you can even imagine.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 You probably enjoy exploring the innermost recesses of your own human nature, Scorpio. Yet today you may need to be a bit more rational. In your personal life, you may feel as if you’ve been beaten at your own game and this has weakened you. Why not take advantage of this to bring your partner with you on one of your voyages inside yourself?

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

On days like today it’s important to take time out to reflect upon the events of the past few days, Sagittarius. Is it possible you’ve decided to change certain things about yourself and your behavior? If you could just devote a few minutes a day to all the little details in your personality, the changes will go much more smoothly. The atmosphere today may help you think about this.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Over the last few weeks, you may have made some good progress in learning to express your emotions, Capricorn.

The great thing is that you probably didn’t even notice! But if you aren’t careful, there may be some bullheaded person around you today who may try and destroy all the progress you’ve made. Don’t confuse controlling your emotions with repressing them.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

There’s no need to go pounding your head against a wall, Aquarius, your day will be challenging, but it’s nothing you can’t handle. The planetary configurations today will push you to lay the foundation for the projects you’ve been planning over the last six months. Go with the flow. People sometimes think that you are good at lighting fires but lousy at keeping them going. It’s time you proved them wrong! and technologies information and data, organization of workshops, seminars and working groups, transfer of know-how, technology and equipment, on non-commercial basis etc.Dr. Farooq Abdullah briefed the UAE Minister on the progress made by India in renewable energy with special reference

to the National Solar Mission launched in 2010 under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. He also briefed the Minister on India’s efforts in promoting energy for remote and un-electrified areas. He congratulated the UAE for warm hospitality extended during the 4th Assembly session of IRENA.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Today, you may find you have a certain gift for productivity. Everything you touch turns to gold, yet you may be under the impression that you can’t provide everything you need for yourself. So what do you do? You start buying everything in sight! Today you might want to think about this bad little habit of yours, Pisces. You may be tempted to go on a big shopping spree.

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EDITORIAL/ OPINION Be positive Mr. Empowering Mentally Nawaz sharif Violence will lead Ill to Live with Dignity us nowhere

Zabarwan Times

Srinagar, Tuesday 21 January 2014

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he statement of Pakistan Prime Minister Mr. Nawaz Sharif saying that terrorism should not come as a hurdle in Indo-Pak dialogue seems to be quite unrealistic and will not in any way help to normalize the relations between the two countries. One would expect Mr. Nawaz Sharif to be positive enough and as a matured politician advocate the dialogue and if not condemn but will not also indirectly encourage violence.

Pakistan itself is now a worst victim of terrorism and that country is suffering on this count in every field of life. No tourism, no sports and no foreign investment have been the result of continuing violence in Pakistan. The world community has almost snapped their economic and sports ties with Pakistan and no foreign country or multi national company wants to invest in Pakistan because of the huge violence which is claiming hundreds of lives every month and is unstoppable now in the entire Pakistan. Mr. Nawaz sharif should instead strive for stable peace in Pakistan and India so that a meaningful, Purposeful and conclusive sustained dialogue is started between the two neighbors. It is a reality that violence in Pakistan and its abatement against India is in no way in the interest of the two countries which have suffered enormous loss of life and property for the past several years. The Talibanistaion in North eastern frontier Pakistan particularly Waziristan has put the very existence of Pakistan at stake which in no way is in the interest of India also. A strong, stable and peaceful Pakistan is very essential for India as this will help in the development and advancement of both the countries economically, financially and politically. It is imperative that Pakistan Prime Minister understands this reality and initiates steps to curb violence in Pakistan and also helps to curb it in India. That will be beginning of a new era in the relations of the two countries which in turn will make their future bright, peaceful and stable. If both the countries don’t take steps for establishing peace in the sub continent, both of them will be in loss and all outstanding issues between them will never get settled. The peaceful situation will help in addressing every issue amicably and both the countries will come closer and become stronger.

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ental health represents a critical indicator of human development, serves as a key determinant of well-being, quality of life and is the basis for social stability. Social and economic impact of poor mental health is pervasive and far reaching, leading to poverty, high unemployment rates, poor educational and health outcomes, among others. There is a need for a wider recognition of mental and emotional well-being as a core indicator of human development, and it is necessary to integrate a mental health and psychosocial perspective into all development and humanitarian policies, programmes.

Persons with mental and psychosocial disabilities represent a significant proportion of the world’s population. One in four people globally experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Almost one million people die due to suicide every year and depression is ranked third in the global burden of disease, and is projected to rank first in 2030. In India prevalence of mental disorders is 6-7% for common mental disorders and 1-2% for severe mental disorders. Treatment gap for severe mental disorders is approximately 50% and in case of Common mental Disorders it is over 90%.With such a magnitude of mental disorders it becomes necessary to promote mental health services for the well being of general population, in addition to provide treatment for mental illnesses.

Persons with mental and psychosocial disabilities often face stigma and discrimination due to widely held misconceptions about the causes and nature of mental health conditions. Persons with mental and psychosocial disabilities also experience high levels of physical abuse. They encounter restrictions in their exercise of socio-politico-economic rights in the majority of countries, largely due to the false assumption that they are not able to carry out their responsibilities, manage their own affairs and make decisions about their lives.

Though mental health conditions are one of the leading causes of disability, persons with mental and psychosocial disabilities often lack resources to maintain basic living standards. Furthermore, they are one of the most neglected and discriminated groups in development policies and programmes. Integration of mental health into development efforts is a cost effective pro-poor strategy. There are cost effective treatments available for most mental illnesses, and

effective treatment is associated with reductions in overall health-care costs.

Child development, education, health, social welfare policies and programmes must integrate mental and psychosocial aspects.

In India, National Mental Health Pro-

which includes; School Mental Health services; College Counselling services; work place stress management and suicide prevention services. Efforts are being made to improve human resource availability in mental health sector so that mentally ill gets required

“In India, National Mental Health Programme (NMHP) was started in 1982 with the objectives to ensure availability and accessibility of minimum mental health care for all, to encourage mental health knowledge and skills and to promote community participation in mental health service development and to stimulate self-help in the community.

Gradually, the approach of mental health care services has shifted from hospital based care (institutional) to community based mental health care, as majority of mental disorders do not require hospitalization and can be managed at community level.” gramme (NMHP) was started in 1982 with the objectives to ensure availability and accessibility of minimum mental health care for all, to encourage mental health knowledge and skills and to promote community participation in mental health service development and to stimulate self-help in the community. Gradually, the approach of mental health care services has shifted from hospital based care (institutional) to community based mental health care, as majority of mental disorders do not require hospitalization and can be managed at community level.

During IX five year plan, District Mental Health Programme was initiated (1996) and at present DMHP is covering 123 districts in 30 States and UTs. In addition to early identification and treatment of mentally ill, District Mental Health Programme has now incorporated promotive and preventive activities for positive mental health

attention and persons having a predilection for mentally illness can get good advice, counselling at the initial stages itself.

Components of NHMP are being brought under the overall umbrella of National Rural Health Mission so that the States are able to plan requirements concerning Mental Health services as part of the respective project plans.

Rs.623.45 crore has been approved as XI plan outlay (upto 2012) for the National Mental Health Programme.

However, recognizing the difficulties/ stigma faced by mentally ill persons the Government is in the process of providing a humane, patient centric legal framework for mentally ill patients. The proposed Mental Health Care bill can be a ‘Game changer’ in the life of millions of mentally ill persons who were often victims of inhuman and degrading treatment, abuse and ridicule, both at the community level and at health care delivery establishments.

The proposed Mental Health Care bill is significant in terms of Rights’ Approach that is being adopted to give pre-eminence to the preferences and opinion of the mentally ill person to a major extent.

Provisions like ‘Advance Directive’ empowers every person to make directive on how he wishes to be cared and treated for mental illness or not. Other salient provisions are; · A mentally ill person admitted to a mental health establishment shall have a right to receive or refuse visitors, phone calls, mail,etc · A mentally ill person has a right to have treatment in his locality / residence and can prefer only minimum treatment/care at mental health establishments. This is to ensure that the patient is allowed to live in, be part of and not be segregated from society to the extent possible · Every patient has a right to protection from cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and the mental health establishment shall be safe, clean with facilities for education, recreation, religious practices. · No patient shall be forced to undertake work and subject to compulsory shaving of head and wearing of uniforms. · Mental illness may be made eligible for medical insurance coverage. · Government is duty-bound to plan, implement mental health programmes and create awareness about mental health and illness to reduce the associated with mental illness · Every person will have access to mental health care and treatment at affordable cost, of good quality and of requisite quantity, accusable to the report, their families and care givers · Government should interpret mental health services into general health care services at all levels in all health programmes. · Government shall arrange good quality care and treatment in hospitals funded by government and in case of non availability in nearby place; refund the costs of treatment to the patient.

To conclude, a mentally well person means a healthy society and developed nation. It is not enough if we have best health care services, protective legislation unless the stigma, discrimination and widely held misconceptions attached to mental illness are weeded out and community becomes more empathetic towards such persons.

Development of Poultry P oultry development has been a household activity in India. However, scientific poultry production in India gained momentum during the last four decades due to concerted efforts of the Government of India through policies, focused research and the initiatives taken by the private sector.

The poultry sector has emerged from entirely unorganized farming practice to commercial production system with state-of-the-art technological interventions.

Poultry sector, besides providing direct or indirect employment to people, is also a potent tool for subsidiary income generation for many landless and marginal farmers. It also provides nutritional security especially to the rural poor.Poultry sector in the country has shown steady progress over the years. Currently egg production is around 66.45 billion. The poultry meat production is estimated to be around 2.5 million tonnes.

The current per capita availability of eggs is around 55 eggs per year. Exports of poultry products were around Rs.457.82 crore in 2011-12 as per the report of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

Central Poultry Development Organizations

The Central Poultry Development Organisations (CPDOs) located at four regions viz. Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai and Hessarghatta have played a pivotal role in the implementation of the policies of the Government with respect to poultry. The mandate of these organizations has specially been reoriented to focus on improved indigenous birds, which lay on an average 180-200 eggs per annum and have vastly improved Feed Conversion Ratio in terms of feed consumption and weight gain. In these CPDOs, training is also imparted to the farmers to upgrade their technical skills. Besides, CPDO, Hessarghatta is also imparting trainers' training to in-service personnel from within the country as well as overseas. Diversification with species other than chicken like ducks, turkey, guinea fowl and Japanese quail is also undertaken. The Central Poultry Performance Testing Centre (CPPTC), located at Gurgaon is entrusted with responsibility of testing the performance of layer and broiler varieties. This Centre gives valuable information relating to different genetic stock available in the country.

Novel Scheme

A novel scheme has been launched for the all round development of poultry sector. It has three components namely, 'Assistance to State Poultry Farms', 'Rural Backyard Poultry Development' and 'Poultry Estates'.

Rural Backyard Poultry Development

This component is expected to cover beneficiaries

from Below Poverty Line to mainly enable them to gain supplementary income and nutritional support. During 2012-13 (till Dec 2012) around Rs.21 crore has been released for assistance to nearly 95,000 BPL beneficiaries.

Assistance to State Poultry Farms

It aims at strengthening existing State poultry farms so as to enable them to provide inputs, mainly in terms of providing improved stocks suitable for rural backyard rearing. In 2012-13, seven farms have been assisted so far (partly) taking the total tally of assisted farms since inception to 233 (till Dec 2012).

Poultry Estates

Entrepreneurship skills are to be imparted through setting up of Poultry Estates. They are meant primarily for educated, unemployed youth and small farmers with some margin money for making a profitable venture out of various poultry related activities in a scientific and bio-secure cluster approach. Two poultry estates have been selected on

pilot basis, one in Sikkim for broiler farming and another in Odisha for layer farming. Operations in the first stage will commence after infrastructure and input services are set-up, beneficiaries are selected and trained.

Poultry Venture Capital Fund

The main objective of the scheme is to encourage entrepreneurship skills of individuals in various poultry activities. The scheme is now being implemented from 2011-12 on capital subsidy mode. Under the scheme the components like hybrid layer and broiler poultry units, technology up-gradation, extension of component of breeding farms for low technology input birds to individuals are included. Establishing poultry breeding farms with low input technology birds, feed go-down, feed mill, feed analytical laboratories, marketing of poultry products (specialized transport vehicles, cool room storage facilities and retention sheds for birds etc), egg grading, packing and storage for export capacity are already part of the scheme.

Under PVCF, 506 units have been covered in 2012-13.

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