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Ex- MP and Minister resigns from Congress
PDP announces fourth List of candidates Srinagar, July 21: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today constituted a manifesto committee for the coming elections to the State Assembly. The decision was taken at the meeting of party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC) held under the chairmanship of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. The spokesman in a statement issued here said that the members of the committee are: Muzaffar Hussain Baig chairman, Tariq Hameed Kara, S Rangeel Singh, Haseeb Drabu , Rafeeq Hussain Khan, AR Veeri, Naeem Akhtar, Zaffar Manhas, Firdous Tak, Those who attended the meeting apart from party president Mehbooba Mufti included Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Tariq Hameed Karra, S Rangeel Singh, Mohammad Dilawar Mir, S Rafeeq Hussain Khan, Yashpal Sharma, Syed Altaf Bukhari, Haseeb Drabu and S Tarlok Singh Bajwa, See PDP On PG 11..
Alleges Soz was instrumental in Azad’s defeat ‘Azad responsible for mess in Congress party’
Kathua, July 21: Former State Health Minister and Parliament member Choudhri Lal Singh who announced his resignation from Congress party Monday alleged that Ghulam Nabi Azad left no stone unturned in forcing him to leave the Congress party. He said that Azad ditched him and hatched a conspiracy against him in New Delhi.
3 persons drowned in North Kashmir Srinagar, July 21: Two persons were drowned in two separate incidents while as a person slipped to death when he ran for his life after being chased by a Bear in north Kashmir, a police official said on Monday. Manzoor Ahmad Awan son of Abdul Rehman resident of Pringal Boniyar while grazing his cattle in a nearby forest was attacked by a Bear. However, he tried to run for life but slipped and fell into deep gorge. Later his body was retrieved in critical condition and was shifted to hospital for treatment where doctors See Kashmir On PG 11..
Service rifle of cop goes ‘missing’ in South Kashmir Srinagar, July 21: ) A service rifle of a policeman was reported “missing” in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district and the police here said a departmental inquiry would probe the incident. Official sources told GNS that police guards posted at Awantipora shrine in the district reported to their seniors that a service rifle had gone missing since July 18. They said policeman Fayaz Ahmad of 71 IR 2nd battalion had kept the INSAS service rifle in the guard room adjacent to the shrine Syed Hassan Mantakiya Sahab and went for offering prayers. “After the cop returned from Masjid, he could not find the rifle inside the room”. See Service On PG 11..
Edit Page Ambiguous Politicking Startling disclosure of National Conference General Secretary, Sheikh Nazir Ahmad saying that he has never accepted accession of J&K to India, has never taken an oath anywhere and has not recognized supremacy of India, speak volumes about the double speak of National Conference which has always thrieved on such statements. From Late Sheikh Mohd. Abdulla to Omar Abdulla, it has been the tradition with N.C. to speak something in Kashmir and quite contrary to that in Jammu and Delhi and so on. Even presently Dr. Farooq Abdulla, president of National Conference. swears by the Constitution of India and does not hesitate to advocate the accession saying
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Lal Singh told Srinagar based news gathering agency CNS that Azad wants to see every Congress leader and work subservient to him. “I have my vote bank and support and I am not among those who will be always at Azad’s beck and call,” Singh said adding it was Azad who paved the defeat for Congress party in Jammu.
“Azad gave an impression to the media that he was reluctant to contest Parliament elections from Doda-Udhampura constituency, but under cover, he had given assurance to high command that he will ensure the victory of Congress party on all the three seats of Jammu if party high command will allow him to contest from Doda-Udhampura constituency.” Sing said. He said that Azad not only stopped here but, “Ambica Sony informed me that Azad sent a deputation comprised some selected from Doda who told Sonia Gandhi that people want Azad to contest election from Doda-Udhampura constituency,” Singh said that Ambika Soni never lies and she exposed Azad before him. The two time MP told CNS that state Congress president Professor Saifuddin Soz was sure that Azad would taste defeat in the parliament election. “Soz wanted to see Azad losing the election and it was this factor that prompted Soz to ignore me because he (Soz) was sure that Lal Singh would make it from the Constituency,” he said. Choudhry Lal Singh further said that Congress is at the brink of defeat and collapse because all its leaders in the state are involved in internal bickering. (CNS)
Eid Festivities: Srinagar markets were flooded with people days before Eid on Monday
Violence in Kulgam
15 Persons, 3 Cops injured during clashes Situation under control: Police Srinagar, July 21 (KNS): For the second consecutive day, Kulgam area of South Kashmir observed complete strike against the killing of a local youth on Saturday. Reports informed that despite magisterial probe ordered by the state authorities, the protests continued in the area on the second consecutive day against Youth’s killing. Clashes between forc-
Gaza echoes in parliament
No change in India's policy on Palestine: Govt New Delhi, July 21: Asserting that India's policy on Palestine issue remains unchanged, government on Monday refused to take sides over the Gaza conflict as it said Israel and Palestine should have peace talks and forestalled a resolution in Rajya Sabha which was demanded by the opposition. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the House should not be divided but send out a joint message that wherever there is violence, it is condemnable and both Israel and Palestine should accept Egypt's offer of peace talks. She was replying to a short-duration debate on Gaza situation during which opposition condemned the violence in Gaza, pressed for adoption of a resolution, demanded suspension of all military purchases from Israel and wanted India to raise the issue at the UN. Rejecting opposition demand for a resolution, Deputy Chairman P J Kurien said
es and protesters erupted in the area on Monday with the youth fighting pitched battles against the forces. 15 persons including three forces personnel were injured during the day long clashes while as critically injured have been shifted to the Srinagar and other hospitals for the treatment. Clashes were reported from Rahdwan, Khadwani and Koimoh areas where the youth took to streets and
hurled stones at the forces deployment. The forces fired tear smoke shells to disperse the mob. Reports maintained further that the youth of various areas started marching towards the district authorities amid raising pro-freedom and anti- Israel slogans. The forces later interrupted them and tried to foil the protest march. Aghast by this action, protesters started fighting See Police On PG 11..
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12 ‘stone-throwers’ in Old City arrested Srinagar, July 21: Following massive clashes in Old City against the Israeli aggression on Gaza, police on Monday said they have arrested twelve ‘stone-throwers’ in Old City in connection with stone-throwing incidents and attack on Nowhatta police station. Last week, massive anti-Israeli protests broke out in Old City which was followed by stone-throwing clashes. Hundreds of youth on Thursday evening had attacked Nowhatta police station with stones and ‘tried to torch’ it. During the attack, police See City On PG 11.. the Rule 176 under which the discussion took place does not provide for a resolution or motion of any kind. Besides, he pointed out that the government was not agreeable to a resolution or motion of any kind and there was no consensus, because of See Gaza On PG 11..
Parimpora accident
Driver to be charge sheeted Srinagar, July 21 : Police is likely to file charge sheet against the army driver for the harsh and negligent driving whose involvement in fatal accident at Parimpora resulted into death of seven people on July 16. Sources told KNS that police will produce the charge sheet against the army driver namely Kishan Kumar of 51 RR on July 27, in the court of law and he will be likely facing the charges of harsh and negligent driving. Pertinently, the army driver was arrested in Parimpora fatal accident case in which seven passengers loss their lives has applied for bail on July 19. Arrested by Parimpora police station, the army driver was driving the vehicle, actually a recovery van that had collided with a Tavera carrying passengers on Srinagar-Baramulla road was arrested after massive protest demonstration in HMT area where the fatal accident resulted into seven deaths. Seven people, including a preg-
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nant woman, were killed Wednesday when the army vehicle rammed into a passenger cab, triggering massive protests and clashes between youth and police near the place of occurrence. Police later seized the vehicle, arrested its driver and lodged a case for further investigation. The police have registered three FIRs vide number 139, 140, 142 into the incident; under section 304 A of RPC (death caused by rash and negligent driving); Section 307 (attempt to murder); Section 353 (assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duties) against Major of Army’s 22 Rashtriya Rifles at Parimpora Police Station. In a bid to save their driver from the wrath of local protestors, army personnel from 51 RR had reportedly resorted to intense aerial firing. Reports had maintained that the accident took place near Hokarsar wetland on the highway at See Parimpora On PG 11..
Suggests a year long programme of celebrations
Mumbai, July 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai and interacted with scientists. He was briefed by Dr. R.K. Sinha, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy and other top officials and scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre on In-
dia's atomic energy programme; DAE's extensive research and development and education programmes; and DAE's contributions in other areas such as healthcare, especially cancer treatment, food security, solid waste management and water purification. Referring to the Diamond Jubilee of DAE, which falls on August 3, the Prime Minister asked Department of Atomic See PM On PG 11..
Upper Sindh Hydro Power Project a foregone case No headway since 2009 Srinagar, July 21: Call it an official apathy or a bad luck of the locals as the construction of merely half kilometer tunnel at upper Sindh hydro power project Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal is still incomplete with the construction going since 2009. According to the KNS correspondent, at upper Sindh hydro power project unit 1st Kangan, cracks in the canal developed in the year 2009. The fissures reportedly damaged residential houses and the nearby paddy fields. The state authorities
swung into action and announced the construction of the tunnel so that further damage is stopped in the area. In 2009, the work on the project was started the completion date set for one year. The tunnel ought to be constructed in the year 2009 was 426 meters in length but the report art present informed that merely 8-10 meters of construction after six years has been completed. The locals of the area while expressing serious resentment over the crises stated that corruption is ruling the See Hydro On PG 11..
Rajendra resumes office Srinagar, July 31 : After being unwell for some time, Director General of Police (DGP) K Rajendra Kumar on Monday resumed his duties at police headquarters here. Sources told KNS, that the DGP remained in his officer for over three hours during which he went through many official works. On July 8 evening, he was admitted to SKIMS Soura after he complained about severe abdominal pain. Suffering from Pancreatitis he was admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital where senior doctors attended him. Though his condition was stable but he remained hospitalized for few days till he got well. Meanwhile, Additional Director General of Police (ADG) Armed, S M Sahai was appointed as nodal officer for the upcoming assembly elections on behalf of the DGP.
No transport after Dusk in Srinagar city Authorities play foul
Srinagar, July 21 : The public transporters are giving tough time to the summer capital commuters during the ongoing month of Ramadan with the vehicles going off the roads before the dusk. Buses and Tata Sumos are seen plying nowhere in the city during the peak hours in the evening with the people expressing anger against the official inaction. Commuters told KNS that at the time of Iftaar, there are absolutely no transport services available for the people in Srinagar with the roads wearing the deserted look immediately after the sunset. “We leave office at 7 in the evening but what we daily find on roads is indeed perturbing. There is
no public transport available and the absence of the same is causing many hardships to the people in general,” said Sameer Khurshid, who works as executive in an insurance firm. People stated further that Srinagar has become the lawless land with no rules that could guide the transport services. “There could be no greater inconvenience being caused to us than the one when you are at the middle of the road, striving to reach home and you find no vehicle all around. We are not asking for any free services from the government. What we are saying that is there must be rules implemented on ground,” said Muneer Ahmad, a downtown resident. He stated See Foul On PG 11..
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Police pitched battles with the forces and also tried to set ablaze the residential house of the local police personnel. Later, more than 10 persons were injured during the clashes that were later shifted to the nearby hospital for treatment. Traffic on the highway that connects Kulgam with the summer capital remained suspended. Meanwhile, a police spokesman stated that the situation in South Kashmir’s Kulgam area overall remained peaceful except some minor clashes reported at some places. According to the KNS correspondent, shops and other business establishments were closed with the transport mainly off the roads. Government offices in the area also witnessed thin attendance with the people at large in this South Kashmir region preferred to stay indoors. A class 9th student Suhail Ahmad Lone was shot at and killed on July 19 after forces opened fire at him. Reports informed that anti-Israel protests in the area were going on during which Suhail shot in the chest and succumbed at District Hospital in Anantnag. On Sunday, a youth was critically injured as he was hit by a tear-gas shell in his head. The youth was identified as Adil Muzzaffar. He was later shifted to district hospital where his condition is reportedly stable. (KNS)
Gaza which he could do nothing. Almost the entire opposition, which had stalled the House last week by pressing for a discussion on the issue, was unhappy as none of the demands were met and staged a walkout. BJD, however, did not join them. Earlier, responding point-by-point to the issues raised by the opposition members during the debate, Swaraj asserted that the country's policy on Palestine remains unchanged and attacked the opposition for casting aspersions on the Modi government. "There is absolutely no change in India's policy towards Palestine, which is that we fully support the Palestinian cause while maintaining good relations with Israel," the Minister said and emphasised that this policy has been in vogue through various governments including those of Congress, BJP and coalition governments headed by Deve Gowda and I K Gujral. She also rejected the demand by some opposition parties that India should stop purchase of military equipment from Israel. The External Affairs Minister rejected the contention of Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad that India had been late in reacting to the Gaza violence as the debate was not allowed to take place last week. She said while the debate had been listed in the House on 16th July, India had already given its reaction on the matter a day earlier in the joint statement of BRICS attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Brazilian city of Fortaleza. While specifying India's policy on Palestine issue, Swaraj recited the poems of renowned lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. Noting that relations with Israel had improved over the last few years while India maintained strong support to the Palestine cause, the External Affairs Minister said "There is no change in this policy in Narendra Modi's government nor during Atal Bihari Vajpayee's time. NDA was for 5 years while Congress for 10 years. Even the coalition governments followed the same policy." Taking the attack to the Congress camp, Swaraj said India had established diplomatic relations with Israel in 1992 during the P V Narasimha Rao government. While deftly opposing any resolution as demanded by the opposition, she said "You are asking for a resolution. But does the rule under which the discussion is taking place provide for any resolution? It does not provide for any resolution, motion or voting." To justify her contention, she cited a ruling by Chairman Hamid Ansari. Kurien also went by her contention. "So what should be done? There should be one joint message that wherever there is violence, it should be condemned. We should tell both the nations -- Israel and Palestine -- to accept Egypt's offer of talks. The same message should go from this House, the government and the entire nation," the Minister said. Taking on CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury for demanding suspension of arms purchase from Israel, the External Affairs Minister questioned why his party, which was supporting the UPA-1, had not made such a demand in 2008 when 1400 Palestinians were killed in a similar scale of violence. "Two such similar incidents of violence had taken place in 2008 and 2012. You had supported the government from outside but you never asked them to stop the purchase of arms. ...Why did you change your stand with the change in the government?" she said. On this, Yechury said "We had given this suggestion, but it was not accepted. At least you accept it." While narrating the sequence of events concerning the Gaza violence, Swaraj said peace would have been restored by now had Hamas accepted the ceasefire proposal of Egypt. An effort to form a unity government by Palestine also failed as Israel refused to recognise a government supported by Hamas even though from outside, leading to breakdown of the peace talks, she added. Subsequently, three Israeli youths were kidnapped and killed, she said, adding while Israel is blaming Hamas for it, the latter has denied this. Israel-Palestine dispute has remained an unresolved issue for long and several countries had over the years tried to bring peace in this region starting with the Oslo agreement in 1993, the Minister said. Swaraj said a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt following escalation of violence was rejected by Hamas though Israel had accepted it. "The ceasefire proposal is still alive ...if the military wing of Hamas would have agreed to this easefire, then peace would have prevailed by now," she said. Responding to Congress leader Ananda Sharma's insistence that the PM is obliged to make a statement, Swaraj questioned that how many times Manmohan Singh had made a statement during BRICS summits. "Not a single time a statement has come from (previous) PM during the BRICS summit," she said. Swaraj said India gives USD 20 million as budgetary support to Palestine. This includes USD 1 million to United Nations Review for Works to support the Palestine refugees. Rejecting the Opposition's allegations that the Modi government was lukewarm on Gaza because it involved Muslims, Swaraj said "We do not discriminate on the basis of religion". To support her statement, she said the government had early this month rescued 40 Indians, who had already completed their prison term in Saudi Arabia, and all of them were Muslims.
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resorted to aerial firing and teargas shelling to disperse the youth. Following the attack, police had registered several cases under FIR number 68/ 2014 under section 147, 141, 149, 336, 427 RPC and had said that they have identified youths who were ‘leading’ attackers. A police official told GNS that the youths were arrested during nocturnal raids in various areas of the Old City. He said they have been imprisoned in different police stations of the Old City. The official said apart from 12 youth, two more youth have been detained in connection with the torching of a cop’s scooter. Last week on Friday, when anti-Israel clashes were going on in Nowhatta, youths nabbed a cop in civvies and thrashed him ruthlessly. The cop’s scooter was also torched by youth. “We have identified four youth who are involved in the incident,” the official said, adding right now we are questioning two people in this regard. Meanwhile, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Mr. Amit Kumar confirmed the arrests to GNS. (GNS)
further that he district and the traffic authorities must put their heads together to chalk out the strategy for end the crises of non-availability of the transport services in the city.
PM Energy to draw up a programme of year-long celebrations, with special focus on the various human and developmental dimensions of atomic science, with special outreach to the youth in schools and colleges throughout the country. The Prime Minister exhorted DAE to present the human face of India’s capabilities in nuclear science throughout the world. Prime Minister was apprised of the safety and security measures adopted by the DAE and India's excellent record in this regard. During the visit, which lasted four hours, Prime Minister was also shown some of DAE's most advanced facilities at BARC, including the Dhruva Research Reactor. Prime Minister expressed his strong appreciation for the extraordinary achievements of Indian scientific community in one of the most complex and challenging fields of science and technology. He said their success was especially creditable because it took place in the face of decades of international technology denial regime; India's self-reliance in the nuclear fuel cycle and the commercial success of the indigenous reactors demonstrated that with vision, resolve and hard work, India could be a front ranking country in the most challenging fields. Prime Minister reiterated his belief that energy security, which was increasingly based on clean and reliable sources of energy, was the critical driver of India's rapid and sustained long term development. He saw an essential role for nuclear energy in India's energy strategy, given the scale of demand in India. Prime Minister assured the DAE of his full support in the implementation of DAE's ambitious expansion programme and expressed hope that DAE would meet the target of increasing the capacity by three times from the present level of 5780 MW by 2023-24 within the projected cost. He underlined the importance of ensuring that nuclear energy remained commercially viable and competitive with other sources of clean energy in the long run. He also asked DAE to continually upgrade technology, both with regard to our long term plans and international trends.
PDP Naeem Akhtar. The committee has been tasked to prepare a draft manifesto for the party for approval after consultations.Party also announced mandates for four more constituencies. G M Sofi (Handwara), Dr Harmesh (Vijaypur ), Daman Bhasin (Jammu West ) and Shafiqurrehman (Mahore) List of nominations for other constituencies will follow soon, the spokesman said. (GNS)
Sources said that police launched massive searches to trace the missing rifle since the incident but failed to recover the same. “Police authorities have also suspended the several cops including Fayaz Ahmad in this connection “. Meanwhile, police have registered a case and departmental inquiry has also been initiated. The facts of the incident would be revealed during the course of investigations,” a senior police officer said. (GNS)
Kashmir declared him brought dead, the official told GNS. In another incident, Imtiyaz Ahmad Gunjal son of Ghulam Mohammad Gunjal resident of Nagranar, Handwara got drowned while bathing in an artificial dam Sarband in the jurisdiction of Police Station Handwara, the official said. “The body was fished out from the Sarband with the help of Police and locals. The body was handed over his next of kins for last rites”. Meanwhile, Mustafa Lone son of Abdul Majeed Lone resident of Shahpora, Churwan Gurez slipped and got drowned in river Kishen Ganga, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Gurez. The body was recovered near village Achoora and handed over to his relatives for last rites, the official added. (GNS)
Parimpora around 10:30 AM when the passenger cab—Travera (JK 01P-1464) was on its way from Sopore town in north Kashmir to Srinagar, ferrying at least nine passengers. According to eyewitnesses, the cab was moving on its side and the army pick-up vehicle was coming from the opposite direction. Station House Officer, Parimpora Police Station, Muhammad Ayoub Rather had said that one person died on the spot while others later succumbed to their injuries. The deceased were identified as Muhammad Rafiq Antoo of Dugliteng Baramulla; Nazir Ahmad Mir of Mamkak Sopore; Peerzada Muhammad Syed of Sopore; Muhammad Ramzan Mir of Sopore; Ghulam Nabi Dar of Krankshivan Sopore; Ghulam Hassan Bhat of Dangerpora, Baramulla and Zareefa wife of Ashiq Hussain of Dever, Pattan. An official at the SKIMS hospital Bemina confirmed that the lady, Zareefa of DeverPattan, was eight months pregnant. “Before she could be operated upon, she succumbed,” the official said. “The two injured persons Ashiq Hussain Malik of Dever, Pattan and Sheikh Zahid of Sopore have been hospitalized for specialized treatment,” the police spokesman said. The accident had evoked condemnation and massive protests with scores of people rushing to the site to evacuate the injured. As the news of death of four persons in the accident, reached their home town Sopore, people took to streets and raised slogans against the army. The chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced ex gratia relief in favour of the deceased. (KNS)
Hydro roost in the project with the honest and dedicated men beings shown the door. The accused that a person as Junior Engineer joined was stationed at the site in the year 1994 and even after 20 years when he has been promoted as Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) he is still posted at the very site without being transferred for once. Locals accused further that this snail’s pace work going on in the project is due to the corruption with the project being kept deliberately in limbo to serve the vested ends. Locals from the area have appealed the state authorities to look into the matter and end the crises at an earliest non-functioning of the power project is not only causing losses of lacs to the state exchequer but also giving tough time for the locals to see their lamps glowing. The project is estimated to consume a total of 193 kanals of agricultural land from the areas like Arampora, Duderhama, Beehama and Check in Ganderbal district. This will be fourth Hydro Electric Power Project in Ganderbal district on River Sindh. The other projects on River Sindh are Ganderbal Hydro Electric Project Phase One, Upper Sindh Hydro Electric Project Stage I (Sumbal) and Upper Singh Hydro Electric Project Stage II (Kangan).
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Constt. of lane from H/o GH. Quadir waza to 0.29 Mehraj-ud-din waza at w.No. 01 MC Beerwah
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Constt. of lane/drain from H/o Mohd shafi 0.63 Beigh to H/o GH. Hassan Mir at w.No. 03 MC Beerwah
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Constt. of Drain from H/o Bashir Ahmad 2.45 Ganie to H/o Ab., Gaffar Dar and Constt. of Drain from H/o Ab. Aziz chopan to H/o Mohammad Ramzan Bhat & Constt. of Drain from H/o Habibullah Ganie to H/o Ab. Rehman Chopan at w.no. 06 MC Beerwah
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Constt. of lane/drain from H/o Ab. Rashid 0.51 sheikh to H/o Ab. Rashid wani at ward No.07 MC Beerwah
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Total 4.35 lacs The tenders for the execution of the above mentioned works should be addressed to the Executive Officer, Municipal committee Beerwah The tender documents will be issued by the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Beerwah up to 01.08.2014 up to 2 pm against cash payment of the amount indicated above and should reach to the office of the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Beerwah on or before 02.08.2014 up to 2 pm. The tenders will be opened by the undersigned on the same day or any other subsequent day convenient to the opening authority in presence of, the Contractors who wish to be present. The tenders should be sent through post/personally. In case of these days or any one of the day falls holiday or if the office shall happen to remain closed due to some unavoidable circumstance. The dates shall ba reckoned to be the next working day. The rates should be mentioned both in words as well as in figures in legible handwriting. No separate correction slip shall be entertained. The tender documents should be accompanied with a CDR from registered bank pledged to the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Beerwah without which the tenders shall not be entertained in any case. The terms and conditions will remain same as per previous NIT No. LB/EEK/1104 dated: 10.08.1984. The rates should be inclusive of Income tax, Service tax and service charge/sales tax etc. The tender forms will be rejected subject to following conditions:1.If transparent tape is not found over rates/items tenders shall be rejected. 2.Released CDR shall not be accepted, if so, the tender shall be rejected. 3.Any tenders quote "Rebate" on comparative cost or on item of rate will be rejected. 4.Any tender having not fixed, revenue stamps should be rejected. 5.If the rates are found dubious the tender forms will be rejected. 6.The tender should not quote rate (Split items) henceforth, if so the tender shall be rejected. 7.DLP shall be for a period of six months 8.The tenderer shall not quote the rates below the SSR, otherwise the tender shall be rejected bV the tender opening committee 9.The tiles for the works shall have to arrange from building centre Bemina . However in case of non-ava'Nability at the said centre, the same, can be arranged from other available sources in accordance with the advertised allotted specification the non-availability of tiles at the building centre will not be considered as cause for delay in execution of work at any cost
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Sets fifteen day deadline for clearing landslides along Mughal Road JAMMU, JULY 21:- Minister for R&B, Abdul Majid Wani today directed for clearing the landslides along historical Mugal Road within fifteen days which are creating hindrance in smooth movement of traffic on the alternate road link connecting the Kashmir and Jammu divisions through Rajouri and Poonch. The Minister issued the directions while chairing a meeting of senior functionaries of R&B, PMGSY and other concerned departments convened to review the pace of progress on various developmental projects in the border districts of Poonch and Rajouri, besides Inderwal constituency of Kishtwar district. MLA Inderwal, G.M. Saroori and MLA Rajouri, Shabir Ahmed Khan present in the meeting raised the issues pertaining to the ongoing road projects in their respective ar- due to narrow stretches, the Min- to clear the partial blockades where eas. ister said that rubles and landsides ever necessary. Responding to the issue of along the road would be removed for Reviewing the scheme wise the problems faced by Lone the commutthe smooth movement of the traffic. the Minister News Agency Kangan Khan development News Agencyworks, Ganderbal ers while travelling on Mughal road For this, he set fifteen day deadline asked the executing agencies to
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make every effort to achieve the set targets within a stipulated time frame. The Meeting reviewed road projects taken up under NABARD, Prime Minister Grameen Sadak Yojna (PMGSY). The Minister sought detailed report about the status of each road project and discussed the issues hampering the work. The Minister said that the Government of India has authorized the maintenance of existence and construction of new roads to state government. He said that the government was looking forward to take up work on all important roads soon to develop a vast road network to achieve hundred percent road connectivity in the state. The meeting also discussed the status of the Rajouri– Thanamandi road. The Minister said that the road would be soon taken up by the R&B to ensure early completion of the project.
Gulzar News Agency Soura Zahid Book Depot Chadoora 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 A.Agency K. Mehta,Magam Chief Engineers, face any inconvenience. HeKunzar Bhat News Zargar News Agency Calls for closing XensBeerwah and other senior said that a foolproof mecha-Sumbal Dar NewsSEs, Agency Bashir News Agency officers of the department. nism should be put in place RGGVY-1 within Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem Mr. Vikar directed the to monitor theNews repairAgency as well Pattan Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency to evolve a mecha- as installation of the dam-Pampore 15 days Altaf Newsofficers Agency Pulwama Javaid News Agency Qazigund nism by which the supply of aged transformers. electric power can be ratioMr. Vikar also directed Jeelani Agency Baramulla G.M News Agency Sopore SRINGAR, JULY 21: Ask- News nalized, so Kupwara that people of all for ensuring the closure Shah News Agency Sultan News AgencyofHandwara ing the officers to ensure areasAgency get adequate supply of RGGVY-1st a fort- Islamabad adequate supply of electric Younis News Langate Sheikhwithin News Agency electric power. He said that night, so that the next phase power during IftaarReshi andNews Agency Islamabad Three Way News Agency Tral KUPWARA, JULY 21: The District DevelSehri timings, the Minister the government is com- of the scheme can be started Turray News Agency Tral Badru News AgencytoBijbehara mitted to provide sufficient and electricity provided opment Commissioner, Kupwara, Mr. Itrat of State for Power, Mr. ViRahi News AgencyofKulgam Agency quantity electricity to the thoseMalik areas News that were leftArwani Hussain Rafique today convened a meeting kar Rasool has said that the of concerned departments associated with people especially during the out in phase-1st. He said Rah News Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Kargil officers of different wings
He asked the officers to closely monitor the development projects to remove the bottlenecks if any hampering these works. The MLAs stressed the need for expediting the works on all ongoing roads and also called for completing those which have little work left and are abandoned for one or other reason. Later, the Minister inspected the pace of work on 200 bedded government maternity Hospital at Gandhi Nagar, Aircraft Hanger with Annex building for civil Aviation being constructed near Jammu Air port. The Minister also inspected the progress on the alternate road being constructed MH to Niki Tawi area via Beli-Charana. The 5.85 km road with four bridges is estimated to being cost Rs 21 crore. The Minister was informed that Rs 11 crore have been spent on the project so far. While inspecting the pace of work on these projects, the Minister directed the executing agencies to ensure use of quality material and time line completion of the projects. Meanwhile, various deputations also called upon the Minister and projected developmental demands. The Minister gave them a patient hearing and assured them that their demands would be fulfilled on priority.
Ensure supply of power during DDC reviews Shab-i-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Vida Iftaar, Sehri: Vikar & Eid arrangements at Kupwara Adequate quantity of food grains and other essentials available in district
of the department should work in close coordination, so that sufficient amount of electricity is provided to the consumers during the Ramadhan and also ensuing Eid festivities.Mr. Vikar was addressing officers during a review meeting convened to discuss the status of various ongoing schemes of the PDD department. It was attended by Principal Secretary, Power, Mr.
holy month of Ramadhan. “The officers should also put in place the necessary steps so that adequate supply of electricity is provided to the consumers of the state especially during the coming Eid festivities as well”, he maintained. The Minister also asked the officers to ensure that the damaged transformers are repaired within the shortest possible time, so that people do not
Gurezi inspects dev of Shetalbagh Park, construction of IPD Block Dawar SRINGAR, JULY 21: Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mr. Nazir Ahmed Gurezi today inspected various ongoing developmental works in Tehsil Gurez. These included Shetalbagh Park development work and construction of In-patient Department (IPD) Block Dawar. He also laid foundation stone of Haba-Khatoon Stadium, Dawar. The Minister directed the executing agencies to speed up the pace of work and complete the construction works of Shetalbagh Park and IPD block within a month. Interacting with the people at different places during his tour en-route, the Minister said that the Government has taken several initiatives for the development and welfare of the people of all the three regions of the State. He said that various flagship programmes have been launched in Gurez Tehsil with the aim to improve the living standard of the people of the area. He said several micro and macro projects are under execution in the area under different sectors and on completion of these projects it will go in a long way to improve the socio-economic conditions of the people in general and weaker section in particular. He was accompanied by senior officers of various departments included PHE, Irrigation, Flood control, Floriculture, R&B, Health and PDD.
that the officers should coordinate the same and provide the requisite feedback within the shortest possible time.The Minister also asked for speeding up the Part-B of RAPDRP, so that the people living in towns and other areas get benefitted from this scheme. He also directed for ensuring speedy realization of revenue from the consumers across the state.
the arrangements to review the availability and supply position of essential commodities in connection with the celebration of Holy Jumat-ul-Vida, Shab-i-Qadr and Eid during the current month. The concerned agencies and representatives of different trade unions were present in the meeting to discuss the various issues related availability of essentials k-oil, LPG, atta, rice, sugar for the consumers of the district. The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Director Planning, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Director
Noorbagh hospital handed over to Health Deptt
Modern Marriage Hall to be constructed at Noorbagh soon: Gul SRINAGAR, JULY 21: The Roads and Building Department today handed over the building of Noorbagh Hospital to the Health Department in presence of the Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mubarak Gul. The building has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 11.54 crore. The Speaker directed the Health department to provide adequate staff both medical and para medical for Mother and Child Maternity Hospital, Noorbagh. He said that upgradation to the level of Mother and Child Care Hospital along with creation of additional 38 posts of various categories has been taken up with Planning and Development Department.The Speaker said that to make the hospital functional
Rs. 2 crore has been approved under NRHM for procurement of machinery and equipments. Mr. Gul directed the Health Department to ensure cleanliness in and around the hospital. He
also asked the concerned to develop the premises of the hospital on war-footing basis. The Speaker directed the concerned executing agencies to macadamize the link road lead-
Government abreast of people’s problems: Mir LALPORA, TANGMARG, JULY 21: In order to conquer the shortage of drinking water in Lalpora and its adjacent villages in Tangmarg a battery of tube wells are being excavated for which the digging work is being started soon. This was announced by the Minister for Agriculture Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir while addressing a public meeting here at Lalpora today.Mr. Mir said that since lalpora area is situated on sloppy land as a result of which people were facing problems of adequate water supply adding that after digging a number of tube wells the shortage of drinking water will be reduced. He said by this way the long pending demand of a large number of population would be full-filled.The Minister said that the government is abreast of the
CA&PD, Food Safety Officer, Legal Metrology Department, Executive Engineers of PHE, R&B, PDD, Tehsildars and other concerned officers besides representatives of Trade Unions participated in the meeting. It was given out that adequate essential commodities including k-oil, atta, sugar, rice have been already despatched to the ration sale centres and market checkings have been intensified so that black market, unlawful activities and profiteering is prevented. The District Development Commissioner directed all the concerned agencies to gear up their field agencies for ensuring the availability of essential commodities at prescribed rates in each habitations of the district. He further directed for solving the day to day matters related to water, power, road connectivity, health and education on priority basis so that the benefits of the government run developmental activities are felt at ground level. He also directed for gearing up the market checking in view the ensuing sacred days of Shab-i-Qadr, Jumatul-Vida and Eid. The officers of the Municipal Committee have been directed to maintain sanitation facilities around the mosques of the town and link roads leading to these places for special prayers.
problems of people and the efforts are afoot to solve these problems in phased manner.The Minister said that focussed attention is being paid towards inclusive development of the State with thrust on infrastructure and upgradation of various facilities to enhance the living standard of people especially for off and remote areas of the State.Mir said that Tangmarg is developing very fast adding that land mark achievements have been registered in all sectors in Tangmarg, Gulmarg, Baba Reshi and Kunzar block during last five years which, he said, can be acknowledged on ground level. He said government has initiated numerous innovative measures for rejuvenating over all development of the State during past five years. Mr. Mir asked the people to
remain cautious of the nefarious designs of vested interests, who create division among the people on the name of catchy slogans and ideas. “Their aim is just to hoodwink the gullible and innocent people and not to make any positive contribution to people’s lives” Mir said.Referring to the demands of people, the Minister said that to ensure un-interrupted electricity to the people of the area, the number of 4 transformers has been enhanced up to 27 transformers during last several years besides un-electrified hamlets have been provided the facility. He said the High School Lalpora have also been upgraded up to the Higher Secondary Standard besides some more school have been upgraded to the Secondary standard.
ing to the hospital. Mr. Gul said that the project of Rs. 17 lakh for provision of adequate drinking water facilities for the hospital has been prepared and submitted to the concerned quarter for early sanction.Referring to the overall development of the Eidgah constituency, the Speaker said that the construction work on Eidgah project is apace. He said Eidgah prayer ground is almost nearing completion and hoped that the Eid prayers would be offered there. He announced that modern marriage hall would be constructed at Noorbagh. He said on completion of this project the people of Noorbagh and Bhagwanpora villages will be benefitted.
Rs.11500/- realized during market checking at Pulwama PULWAMA: JULY 21: A team of officials from Legal Metrology Department, Pulwama headed by Assistant Controller, Mr. Kewal Krishan inspected different establishments including provisional stores, vegetable, fruit, meat and poultry shops of Pulwama and Arihal area of the district and booked traders for violations of the provisions of Jammu and Kashmir Standard of Weight and Measure (Enforcement) Act, 1997 and realized a total amount of Rs. 11,500/- as composition sum. The checking squad also inspected a salt packing factory and booked the management for violating Legal Metrology laws. It was found that the factory was running without registration for packing, besides using un-verified weighing scales and was fined Rs. 8,000/- as under Legal Metrology Laws, every packer is mandatorily required to get packing registration from Legal Metrology Department.All the traders have been asked to use correct and verified weight and measure instruments, deliver exact quantity of commodity for which consumer is paying and to sell packaged commodities with adequate levelling clearly displaying rate (MRP), weight (net Content), date of manufacturing, expiry date, and complete address of the manufacturer and packer along with the consumer help line number. Defaulters were further warned that strict actions under Jammu and Kashmir consumer protection Act, 1987 and Standards of Weight and Measures.
22. 07 .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.
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rrogance, duplicity and disinformation have taken over Power Development Department (PDD) particularly when it comes to supplying tartling disclosure of Naelectricity to the valley. During the tional Conference Genwinter months from November eral Secretary, Sheikhto Nazir here Ahmad that March, people havesaying to encounter he has never accepted ac-a the worst kind of load shedding as cession of J&Kway to India, nevritual started back has in 1947. er taken an oath anywhere and Whatever little the supremacy state produces has not recognized of power, speak the distribution this the rare India, volumes of about commodity remains the mostConfercontrodouble speak of National versialwhich part and time the axe ence has every always thrieved on statements. From Late fallssuch on poor masses who despite all Sheikh Mohd. Abdulla to Omar odds is responsible for revenue jumpAbdulla, has in been the tradition ing to 650 it crores 2012. with N.C. to speak something in There is no the fact that Kashmir anddenying quite contrary to power at Delhi the highest as that inpilferage Jammu is and and so compared other statesDr. of the counon. Even topresently Farooq Abdulla, president National try. It is also true thatofalmost every Conference. swears the by privilege the Conhousehold is enjoying of stitution of India and does not using at least a heater and a boiler hesitate to advocate the the accession besides the geysers. But positive saying that Kashmir is an inteside ispart that of theIndia. power Chief revenue of the gral MinisstateOmar saw the quantum in only ter Abdulla alsojump expresses fivesimilar years starting from aatmere sevthe sentiments various fora, though he and his father enty crores in 2007 to 650 crores last sometimes take a dig at centre year. when they are annoyed on some It is an open secret that the majority of issue. Coming back to Sheikh Napower thefts pilferages done zir, who has and been Generalare Secreb y of g oNational v e r n m e nConference t d e p a r t msince ents, tary University, hospitals, security many decades, one ispolice, surprised at agencies and the army. Hefty amount his utterance that he never took any oath. is Byoutstanding saying so he means of money with these that he hasfor notdecades taken oath under institutions now and the Constitution of India. However, open defiance by them is ignored by who does not know that he has t h e at g othe v e r helm n m e nof t affairs e v e r y int i his me. been Unfortunately, concerned activeofficials party and has the campaigned of PDD oftenelections misguide the authorities ly in many held under the Constitution of by India. Surand the public. Hooking the offendprisingly, so far as General Secers is a serious crime which must be retary of National Conference, he stopped with iron hand but at the same had never ever made such disclotime if any ‘daring’ PDD official dares sures which are quite contrary to his raidparty’s the posh defence colony of to stand which firmly Airport Road, he immediately abanbelieves and accepts the accesdons as the aoperation on behest ofand the sion legal instrument accepts J&Ktheisso-called an integral higher upsthat and lets cream part of India because it is this of the society to continue their vandaparty which was lising electricity supplyinstrumenin their bastal in the process of accession tion. Thewas one again colony ratified indulges in which bysuch it a crime which a common citizen can’t during the signing of Indira-Abeven dream of. Recently, a down town dulla Accord 1975. It has always locality of Lalbazar in was been a misfortune of Srinagar the people of J&K that its leaders were denied the power supply for nevdays er clear about certain historical together and when a scribe asked realities and misled the the people Chief Engineer PDD about probaccording to their own convelem, he snubbed the reporter and said niences. The recent statement that the locality lowreflects revenue appearing in a gives local the daily and same. the supply to them given the If leaders from is Sheikh Abdulla to Omar Abdulla would accordingly. When the same reporter not have been ambiguous, investigated the matter it came tothe the state would not have faced the sitfore the locality topped the list in the uation with which it is of currently adjoining areas in terms revenue. confronted with. Such statements The reality wasthe thatstate the neighbouring only confuse of affairs Mohallas housed three officials the and are not in any way in the of best department and people the lowest interests of the of therevenue state. Sheikh Nazir old veteran generating areas.isIt an is hoped that new leader theover volatile ministerwho whohas hasseen taken with situation in J&K since decades much enthusiasm is not swayed away and such statement may harm by the blatant conventional lies of the prospects of his own party. Power Development Department.
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Taking Care of Senior Citizens
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e are living in an ageing world. Over the past few years, the world’s population has witnessed a growth in the number and proportion of older persons. According to a UN paper, such a rapid, large and ubiquitous growth has never been seen in the history of civilization. The World Health Orgnization (WHO) has projected that world-wide, there are around 600 million persons aged 60 years and over; this total will double by 2025 and will reach virtually two billion by 2050 - the vast majority of them in the developing world. According to the Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations Secretariat, the current demographic revolution is predicted to continue well into the coming centuries. Its major features are: one out of every ten persons is now 60 years or above; by 2050, one out of five will be 60 years or older; and by 2150, one out of three persons will be 60 years or older. Similarly, the older population itself is ageing. The oldest old (80 years or older) is the fastest growing segment of the older population. They currently make up 13 percent of the 60+ age group and will grow to 20 percent by 2050. The number of centenarians (aged 100 years or older) is projected to increase 14-fold from approximately 265,000 in 2005 to 3.7 million by 2050. This kind of demographic situation calls for fresh thinking at policy level to enable the societies to equip themselves for this changing scenario where not only taking care of senior citizens will be important but in addition emphasis should be on devising the ways in which the potential of senior citizens will be fully utilized. Perhaps the time has come when it has become utmost necessary to change our mindset about the older persons and also change our notions about their perceived ‘limitations’. The societies must learn to take advantage of the experience and dormant abilities of older persons and also make necessary infrastructural and other changes required to meet this new challenge. As the ‘Policy Considerations’ segment of the UN document ‘Implications of An Ageing Society’ notes, “Recognition of the uniqueness that unfolds throughout
one’s life is core to igniting society’s embrace of the contributions of its older citizens. The package of knowledge, wisdom and experience that so often comes with age is part of an inner awareness that cannot be traded, sold or stolen. It should, however, be activated, amplified and utilized in all the crossroads, fields and storefronts of society, and in the windows of our creative imaginations.” Population of Senior Citizens in India The elderly population of our country is steadily on the rise and is projected to grow at a faster pace than the population in general. The population of senior citizens is projected to rise to nearly 12 crore by 2016, 14 crore by 2021 and over 17 crore by 2026. As per 2001 Census, total population of Senior Citizens (60+)
but lead a secure, dignified and productive life is a major challenge. Some main problems of senior citizens on which there is a constant need to take care include security, health care and need for care and maintenance. National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) 1999 Under Revision The first National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) was announced in January, 1999 by the Government of India to reaffirm the commitment to ensure the well-being of the older persons. The Policy envisages State support to ensure financial and food security, health care, shelter and other needs of older persons, equitable share in development, protection against abuse and exploitation, and availability of services to improve the quality of their
December 2010. Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 was enacted in December 2007 to ensure need based maintenance for parents and senior citizens and their welfare. The Act, amongst other things, provides for maintenance of parents/ senior citizens by children/ relatives made obligatory and justiciable through Tribunals, revocation of transfer of property by senior citizens in case of negligence by relatives, penal provision for abandonment of senior citizens and protection of Life and Property of senior citizens etc. The Act comes into force in a State upon notification by the individual State/ UT Government. At present, the Act had been notified by 22 States and all UTs. The States which had notified the Act are also required to take further measures for The elderly population of our country is effective implementation of the various provisions of the Act. These measures steadily on the rise and is projected to include framing of rules, appointing Maintenance Officer and constituting grow at a faster pace than the population Maintenance and Appellate Tribunals etc. So far, nine States namely, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya in general. The population of senior citizens Pradesh, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and West Bengal have taken all the necessary is projected to rise to nearly 12 crore by steps as mentioned above. Remaining States/ UTs are constantly being reminded by the Centre to take necessary 2016, 14 crore by 2021 and over 17 action in this regard at the earliest. Integrated Programme for Older crore by 2026. Persons (IPOP) The Ministry has been implementing a was 7.7 crore, of which population of lives. Ten years have passed since the Central Sector Scheme “Integrated males and females was 3.8 crore and 3.9 announcement of the Policy. Keeping in Programme for Older Persons (IPOP)” crore respectively. Senior Citizens view the changing demography of the since 1992. The Scheme aims at improving constituted 7.5% of the total population. senior citizens in the country, the the quality of life of senior citizens by Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Ministry of Social Justice and catering to their basic needs, particularly Haryana, Orissa, Maharashtra, Andhra Empowerment constituted a Committee in shelter, food and health care to the destitute Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Tamil January 2010 to assess the present status of elderly. Under the Scheme, financial Nadu and Puducherry have more than the various issues concerning senior citizens, assistance up to 90% of the project cost is national average (7.5%) of Senior in general, and implementation of National provided to non-governmental organizaCitizens population. In 1991, about 6.8% Policy on Older Persons (NPOP), 1999 in tions for running and maintenance of old of the total population was aged 60 years particular. The Committee is working on a age homes, day care centres, mobile and above. The figure is projected to go draft for a new National Policy on Older medicare units, etc. During the year 2009up to 12.4% in 2026. General improve- Persons. The Review Committee has so 10, 360 NGOs were supported under the ment in the health care facilities over the far held five meetings and five regional Scheme to run 345 Old Age Homes, 184 years is one of the main reasons for meetings at Chandigarh, Chennai, Day Care Centres and 27 Mobile Medical continuing increase in proportion of Mumbai, Guwahati and Bhubaneswar. Units. On an average, about 35,000 population of senior citizens in India. The Review Committee is expected to beneficiaries are being covered every year Ensuring that they not merely live longer, submit its recommendation by the end of under the Scheme.
Plastic bags- An environmental hazard Issues related to environmental hazards contaminate food stuffs, if packed in /coloured plastic bags may contain s o l i d w a s t e s t r e a m w o u l d b e posed by plastic waste have been these carry bags. Heavy metals such as certain chemicals, which can leach to the substantiality reduced, as rag pickers assessed by several committees. The Cadmium contained in pigments can also ground and contaminate soil and sub-soil would be keen to segregate the same for problem created by the use of plastics reach out and prove to be a health hazard. w ater. Units not equipped with recycling purposes. bags is primarily due to shortcomings in Plasticizers are organic esters of low environmentally sound techniques for Thin plastic bags have little value and the waste management system. volatile nature. They can migrate to food recycling may create environmental their segregation is difficult. If the Indiscriminate chemical additives pose stuffs as a result of leaching. Plasticizers problems due to toxic fumes generated thickness of plastic bags is increased, it environmental problems including are also carcinogenic. during reprocessing. would make plastic bags expensive and choking open drains, ground water Antioxidants and Stabilizers are Some of the plastic bags which contain check their usage. The plastic contamination, etc. Plastic itself is a inorganic and organic chemicals to leftover food or which get mixed up with Manufacture Association could also be chemically insert substance, used world protect against thermal decomposition other garbage are eaten by animals involved in the waste collection and –wide for packaging and is not per-se during manufacturing process. Toxic resulting in harmful effects. Because of disposal system using the principle of hazardous to health and environment. metals like cadmium and lead when the non-biodegradable and impervious extended prouder responsibility. Recycling of plastic, if carried out as per used in manufacturing of plastic bags nature of plastics, if disposed in the soil, Littering of Plastic carry bags, water approved procedures and guidelines, also leach out and contaminate the food they could arrest the recharging of ground bottles, plastic pouches have been a may not be an environmental or health challenge for municipal solid waste hazard. management. Many hilly States (Jammu What are Plastics? & Kashmir, Sikkim, West Bengal) have Plastics are polymers i.e. large molecules banned use of plastic carry bags/bottles consisting of repeating units called in tourist places. In Himachal Pradesh monomers. In the case of plastic bags, the the State Government of has taken a repeating units are ethylene. When cabinet decision to ban plastics in all ethylene molecules are polymerized to over the State since 15.08.2009 under the form polyethylene, they form long chains HP non- biodegradable Garbage of carbon atoms in which each carbon is (Control) Act, 1995. also bonded to two hydrogen atoms. The Central Government too, has made What are plastic bags made of? assessment of the extent of damage Plastic bags are made from one of the caused to environment by plastic waste three basic types of polymers in the country by constituting polyethylene- High Density Committees and a Task Force which polyethylene (HDPE), Low Density studied the issue and made Polyethylene (LDPE), or Linear Lowrecommendations. The Ministry of Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). Environment and Forests issued the Grocery bags are generally of HDPE, Recycled Plastics Manufacture and and bags from the dry cleaner are LDPE. Usage Rules 1999, and amended it in The major difference between these 2003 under the Environment materials is the degree of branching of (Protection) Act, 1986 for regulating and the polymer chain. HDPE and LLDPE managing plastic carry bags and are composed of linear, un-branched containers. The Bureau of Indian chains, while LDPE chains are branched. Standards (BIS) has notified 10 Are plastics harmful to health? standards on biodegradable plastics. Plastics are not intrinsically toxic or stuffs. Cadmium when absorbed in the water aquifers. Further, to improve the Alternatives to Plastic harmful. But plastic carry bags are low doses can cause vomiting and heart properties of plastic products and to The use of jute or cloth bag as manufactured using organic and enlargement. Lead exposure in long term inhibit degradation reactions, additives alternatives to plastic paper bag should inorganic additives like colourants and may cause degeneration of brain tissues. and plasticisers, fillers, flame retardants be popularized and prompted through and pigments are generally used, these fiscal incentives; however, it needs to pigments, plasticizers, antioxidants, Problems posed by Plastic Carry Bags stabilizers and metals. Plastic bags if not disposed properly may may have health impacts. be noted that paper bag involve cutting Colourants and pigments are industrial find their way into the drainage system S t r a t e g i e s f o r P l a s t i c s Wa s t e of trees and their use is limited. azodyes which are used to give bright resulting into choking of drains, creating Management Ideally bio-degradable plastic bags colour to plastic carry bags. Some of unhygienic environment and causing Many states have prescribed thicker alone should be used and research work these are carcinogenic and likely to water borne diseases. Recycled bags. The inflow of plastic bags into the is on to develop biodegradable plastics.
Plastic bags if not disposed properly may find their way into the drainage system resulting into choking of drains, creating unhygienic environment and causing water borne diseases. Recycled/coloured plastic bags may contain certain chemicals, which can leach to the ground and contaminate soil and sub-soil water.
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Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer