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G A Mir takes stock of essentials, services in Anantnag See More On Page 10

Challenges Kangaroos

New Delhi, Jan 22: The Reserve Bank of India has advised that after March 31, 2014, it will completely withdraw from circulation all banknotes issued prior to 2005. From April 1, 2014, the public will be required to approach banks for exchanging these notes. Banks will provide exchange facility for these notes until further communication. The Reserve Bank further stated in an advisory that public can easily identify the notes to be withdrawn as the notes issued before 2005 do not have on them the year of printing on the reverse side. The Reserve Bank has also clarified that the notes issued before 2005 will continue to be legal tender. This would mean that banks are required to exchange the notes for their customers as well as for non-customers. From July 01, 2014, however, to exchange more than 10 pieces of `500 and `1000 notes, non-customers will have to furnish proof of identity and residence to the bank branch in which she/he wants to exchange the notes. ‫ععص‬See RBI On Page 11..

Two youth arrested on charges of eve teasing Srinagar, Jan 22: Police on Tuesday arrested two youth on charges of eve teasing girl students from Goni Khan area here.

Hyder Ali Mir, son of Mohammad Shafi Mir, resident of Padshai Bagh Srinagar and Jahangir Rashid Wani, son of Abdul Rashid a resident of Badshah Nagar Natipora were arrested after police received complaint from the girl students that the duo was harassing them.

“After receiving complaint from some girl students, a police party in civvies was dispatched to nab ‫ععص‬See Two On Page 11..

Sun rays helpful in controling BP

Why is congress afraid of Narender Modi?

Is he a media creation, a real hero or a fluke?

Has Congress surrendered before defeat?

Formation of high power media committee last effort to repair the dents caused to Cong image From our special correspondent Srinagar, Jan 22: The recent congress executive committee meeting at New Delhi clearly indicated the fatigue, frustration, disappointment, disillusion and lack of fighting spirit in the congress leadership which has almost surrendered even before the elections are held and Modi is crowned as the New Prime Minister of India representing the communal forces who have a long cherished dream for a hardliner to become the P.M, so that their hidden agenda is accomplished. Though BJP a party whose leaders come from RSS mostly, came to power earlier also but a stalwart like Atal Bihari Vajpayee became PM who was a man of vision and always thought a right man in a wrong party. Though he too had a good number of hardliners around him in the party but his overshadowing personality and stalwatship never allowed them to do anything which was unpleasant and could create communal tension. Infact, Muslims thought more safer during his rule than the congress rule in the country. But his old age, his undeclared retirement from politics and his prolonged illness has provided a full field for leaders

like Narinder Modi to sweep the party support in his favour. It is not that the majority of the party leaders like him but it is under a big compulsion that they want him to lead the party as BJP wants to wrest the power from cong by hook or crook.

On the other side congress marred by infighting, recent scandals and ego problems is in total disarray. The young Turks, lead by Rahul Gandhi have taken over the party command and control and senior leaders, who have the experience are being ignored, sidelined and even humiliated at certain points. This treatment meted to them has created a wide in the party which is loosing the ground day by day. The hesitation to nominate Rahul Gandhi as the Prime Ministerial candidate is a clear proof of the party’s diminishing hope of coming to power. It is very clear that the congress which has ruled the country since independence continuously baring some brief periods, has lost fighting spirit, conceded defeat before the bout and is providing full chances to Modi to sweep the elections. This party is also suffering from shortsightedness inferiority complex and is haunted by recent scandals including 2G spectrum and coal scandal in which even

People aghast over power crises Administration directed to restore essential services

Jammu, Jan 22: All the Sectoral officers of the Kashmir division have been told to ensure snow clearance, restoration of power and water supply within the shortest possible time in view of the heavy snowfall experienced in the valley.

These instructions were given by the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mr. B. B. Vyas during a video conferencing to See Administration On Page 11..

Div Com visits Srinagar City Takes stock of snow clearance

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On Edit Page High time to gear up the administration

Just a snowfall and the whole administration crumbled like dry leaves putting the people of the valley to large inconveniences and difficulties. The tall claims of the administration that everything is ready to cope up with any situation and the earlier meetings including the meetings of disaster management proved futile and useless. Whole valley was plunged into darkness, the water supply was badly affected, the road and air connectivity was snapped and the black marketing hoarding and sky rocketing prices made the life of common man a hell.

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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 06°C & -1°C respectively.

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TEMPERATURE MAXIMUM MINIMUM SUNSET ON(THURDAY) SUNRISE ON (FRIDAY)

2.40 0.2 0C 05:52 PM 07:35 AM

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was alleged to be involved. The results of the Assembly Elections in five states have also played a havoc with the congress which has for the first time suffered such a humiliating defeat. The defeat in Delhi was more stunning and shameful as congress stood third and a newly born AAP made it bent down and beg to support the Kejrewal led government even without any request from AAP. The reports of the surveys conducted by some media channel show that congress will not cross the 80 seat mark in the coming Lok Sabha Elections. This too has directly or indirectly cast heavily on the nerves of congress party which is presently in shambles. If the same state of affairs continues, the party may not even cross 60 seats and will suffer a humiliating jolt which will break its spine and it will take years to recover from this shock. It is unfortunate that the media hype given to Modi on which crores of rupees are reportedly being spent by corporate houses is in full swing in the whole of the country and as compared to it congress party does nothing except a fruitless, purposeless and untargeted Bharat Nirman through its media units. This campaign is ill conceived and ill direct-

Snowfall affects life at large

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SRINAGAR, JANUARY 22: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr. Shalindra Kumar Wednesday said that Divisional Administration is fully ready to face challenges posed by heavy snowfall and all necessary arrangements are in place to provide essentials and basic needs to people, particularly during current harsh weather conditions.

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Knocked out of Australian Open

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Srinagar, Jan 22 (KNS): The heavy snowfall witnessed in valley since Tuesday night closed the Jammu Kashmir national highway. Many areas in city were inaccessible

till evening because of poor snow clearance.

Besides putting normal life out of gear, the incessant snowfall has affected postponement of examinations of secondary and

university levels till further orders from the examination controlling authorities.

According to the KNS district correspondents, the power supplies remained affected at large since the snowfall started and also the vital road links ‫ععص‬See Snowfall On Page 11..

Territorial give-and-take no solution to Kashmir Issue

Yasin Malik right person to answer what happened during militancy Circumstances required for right to self-determination were never created: Omar Abdullah

New Delhi, Jan 22, CNS: Putting question marks about 1987 Elections, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that Elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not rigged. In an interview with Pakistani journalist Mehar Tarar, Omar Abdullah said that in 1987 he was not in politics and therefore can’t say what actually happened that year.

To an allegation that elections in Kashmir are labeled 'rigged', Omar Abdullah said, “I don't think elections in Jammu and Kashmir are any worse than elections that take place in any other part of the subcontinent. In fact, I dare say that they are better than some of the elections that take place in a lot of other places. So, I think this is a convenient tool that is used by those people who are inimical to the constitutional relationship that Jammu and Kashmir shares with the rest of India. And they are quite happy to use "elections are always rigged", sort of, handle to beat us with, but as far as I'm concerned there is very little truth in that.”

When asked why he let go the Kashmiris' right to self-determination, conceded even by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Omar said that the circumstances that were required for that right

to self-determination to be given to the people of the Jammu and Kashmir were never created. “Time has moved on. Life has moved on. And, even now my only argument with the people who keep raising this point is why you are only interested in the ‫ععص‬See Omar On Page 11..

ed. In fact congress party should have launched a vigorous campaign of its successes, achievements and its historic decisions to show the people, how it made a difference in their lives. The MGNREGA, IAY, Rural Electrification, Aadhar, RTI, Lok Pal Bill and above all the historic successes in the Health sector are the achievements which party could boost on. The Union Health Minister G. N. Azad was correct in saying that opposition is zero in performance and hero in publicity and congress party is hero in performance and zero in publicity.

For improving its image congress needs to take help of the powerful media especially private channels and those local newspapers which are brought out from small towns and cities instead of wasting time and money on Bharat Nirman, through those media units which are proving ineffective and waste the money. Coming back to Modi, he is more of a media creation then the reality. He is being projected as an able administrator but nobody knows what has he contributed and achieved. Yes, he has been a brain behind what happened in Gujarat with Muslims after Ghodra. He has become a hero ‫ععص‬See Modi On Page 11..

Cross LoC trade

FSL confirms that narcotics consignment was Brown Sugar

Srinagar, Jan 22: Confirming that the narcotics consignment seized by police from a truck coming from Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PAK) to Uri during cross LoC trade on January 17 was brown sugar, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) Wednesday sent its detail report to police for further action.

Talking to KNS director FSL Inayat-ullah Khan stated that the total number of samples they received for testing were 12 and that after thorough examination of the material, it was found that all the packets contain brown sugar.

He stated further that the expert team of the department Hamid Shiekh and Shakeel Ahmad Wani after the investigation of the seized material found brown sugar in it.

“We have sent the detailed report

Blessing in disguise for V.K.Singh

Congress questions legality of Privilege Committee NC Stages walk out Srinagar, Jan 22: The issuance of Non- bailable warrant to the Retd.

Gen. V.K.Singh Wednesday came to halt when the chairman of the privilege committee questioned the legality of the committee which resulted in the walk out of NC members from the crucial meet.

“We came across the rule 257 of procedure and conduct of business of legislative council that states that the privilege committee must comprise of 5 member team, the

present one has six members,” said Ravinder Sharma, Congress leader and member Privilege committee.

We have to examine whether the committee is duly constituted or not, said Sharma, adding the report has been sent to the Chairman LC so that the final decision over the issue could be taken. “No proceeding shall take place over the issue the till the chairman LC takes final decision. ‫ععص‬See Singh On Page 11..

to police for further action,” Director FSL told KNS. The inspector General of Police (IGP) told KNS that the report from FSL has been received by the department.

Pertinently, Brown sugar worth over Rs 100 Crores was seized by police from a truck coming from Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PAK) to Uri during cross LoC trade on January 17.

Police had found 114 packets of brown sugar weighing almost a kilogram each, from one of the trucks that came from PoK bearing number RIS-2137 of Al- Fajar Company.

Reports had mentioned that when the truck reached Salamabad Uri check-point, it was routinely checked and the ‫ععص‬See Cross Loc On Page 11..

Change imminent in J&K as countdown of NC already started: PDP Jammu, Jan 22 (KNS): Dubbing Omar Abdullah led coalition regime worst ever corruption dispensation the state has witnessed so far, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today predicted that 2014 would be a year of change in Jammu and Kashmir because there is strong wave in favour of PDP all over the state.

Addressing a function to welcome large number of political activists from Ramnagar area of Udhampur district who joined PDP, former ‫ععص‬See PDP On Page 11..

Will explore all options to get property back: Ameer Jammat-e-Islami

‘Issue becoming serious, will meet Geelani in Delhi’

Srinagar, Jan 22: Giving a new twist to the property donation initiative taken by Syed Ali Geelani, Jamat-e-Islami (JeI) on Wednesday said that it will explore all possible options to get back ‘its’ property presently in possession of the Milli Trust.

Mohammad Abdullah Wani,

Ameer-eJammat, Jammu and Kashmir told KNS that JeI is concerned about the property and the organisation will take necessary steps to safeguard the same.

“We know that he (Geelani) left for Delhi but we will send our delegation there to meet him as the matter is becoming very serious. We will talk to Geelani sahib so that the issue could be resolved at the earliest.”

Wani told KNS: “If Geelani sahib still negates our claim then I will

again call the Shora meet (Central council) of JeI so that the future strategy could be finalized.” He added that it has been unanimously agreed by all the cadres of JeI that it will not ‘hide the truth’.

Substantiating his claims, Ameer JeI stated that he has all the legal and sound evidences that proves that the property donated by Geelani belongs to JeI. He added that when the income tax department came to Geelani ‫ععص‬See Jammat On Page 11..

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Modi for RSS, Bajrang Dal and Shiv Sena as he has fulfilled their dream of hatred against Muslims. No Muslim in India can forget the injuries inflicted by him on them and there are about 20 crore Muslims living in India who can be a deciding factor in the coming Lok Sabha Elections. Perhaps congress party has forgotten this fact. They should try to win their hearts and minds, and should also consider AAP which can be a factor in division of votes and that factor can help congress if they muster courage, come out of slumber and infuse a fighting spirit to win the coming Lok Sabha Elections. The formation of high power media committee which includes stalwarts like Gh. Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, P. Chidambaram and Salman Khurshid can play an important role in damage control and can improve the dented image of congress and infuse a new spirit in its cadres. If congress can match the media hipe launched by BJP for Narendra Modi, it can definitely prove far successful than what media channels predict in their survey.

Administration get the first hand information about the status of snow clearance, restoration efforts for power and other essential services being carried out by the Divisional Administration.

The video conferencing was attended by the Principal Secretary, Home, Mr. Suresh Kumar,Principal Secretary, PDD, Mr. A. K. Mehta, , Commissioner Secretary PHE, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Secretary Health, Mr. Gazanffar Hussain and other senior officers in the Civil Secretariat Jammu whereas in the Kashmir Division it was attended by the Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mr. Tanvir Sadiq, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Mr. Shalender Kumar , Chief Engineers of PDD, MED, R&B, and other senior officers of various departments.

Mr. Vyas while asking the officers to personally monitor the snow clearance, power restoration, water and other services, directed for control rooms and help lines already set up for the purpose to be proactive in all respects so that they are responsive to the public grievances and redress the same within the shortest possible time.

The meeting was briefed that snow clearance, power restoration efforts are being made by the field functionaries and the situation is being monitored very closely on regular basis.

The officers were directed to ensure availability of LPG and other essentials so that the people do not face any inconvenience.

It was also impressed upon the officers to be responsive to the people’s needs viz--a-viz snow clearance, restoration of power, water, ration and other essentials. (KNS)

Snowfall are blocked due to the non clearance of snow.

In Srinagar, people preferred to stay indoors as the government offices witnessed thin attendance on Wednesday. Shops in various areas also remained closed. The officials at Srinagar International Airport informed that due to the massive snowfall, the authorities cancelled all the flights from and to Srinagar Airport.

The traffic department also closed Srinagar Jammu highway and reports maintained further that the highway shall remain closed till the weather improves. The University officials also have decided to postpone the scheduled examinations till further orders.

The state metrological department stated that there would be no change in the weather in next 10 hours and after that the weather is likely to improve. The office informed further that such massive snowfall has been witnessed in valley after 12 years and avalanches and snow slides cannot be ruled out.

People across valley complained that the snowfall has affected the power supplies at large and no serious effort has been taken to rectify the same and that the people had to suffer due to the crises. The residents of various areas also complain that the concerned departments didn’t clear the snow from major areas due to which the traffic was badly affected. ”We faced several difficulties in buying the essentials as there was snow snow clearance team that could clear the snow from roads,” said Mukhtar Kanth, a resisdent of Lal Bazar.

The officials when contacted stated that it has become difficult for the snow clearance machines to ply on roads as the snowfall continues. “We can only act once the snowfall stops,” said a senior official of the concerned department wishing not to be named.

The power crises were also reported from various areas of valley including some areas of Srinagar. Though the electricity was later restored in various areas, but the major portion still reels under darkness. After the repeated attempts, the contact with the PDD officials was not established.

The snowfall also effected the telecom services as the residents from various areas informed that their landline connections are dead due to the breakage in the connection lines. The wireless networks also were reported to be affected as after the repeated attempts, the phone calls of several mobile subscribers were not fructified. (KNS)

Cross LoC police found large number of mysterious packets in one of the almond bags.

Due to the incident the Cross LoC trade has also been suspended with most of the civil society members and political parties asking the authorities not to make the incident as impediment into the trade that earlier was started as Confidence Building Measure.

Not only the cross LoC trade but also the Srinagar- Muzafarabad bus service was also suspended following the incident. (KNS)

Omar right to self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the side of India. Why do you never talk about the right to self-determination on the people on the other side?

Responding to a query about the killing of 126 youth in 2010 summer agitation, Omar said that every single one of those cases has been investigated, challaned, and is a matter for the courts now. “Not as single case has been buried. Every single incident that took place in 2010 resulted in an FIR been filed, resulted in a charge sheet been prepared, and the cases are now being monitored by our courts.

Claiming that India and Pakistan's relations are hostage to stated positions, Chief Minister said that there would have been aheadway on Kashmir issue, if Musharaf had lasted longer. “I think if he lasted (General Musharaf) longer, and he had not got into the scrap with the Supreme Court Chief Justice, there was every possibility that we would have moved forward.

When asked impunity of security forces needs to be curbed to build the common man's confidence in the leadership's capacity to mitigate his sense of insecurity, Omar Abdullah said that he has always maintained that security forces cannot do things with a sense of impunity. “This is not just for the Army. Often time, when I say this I am accused of being, sort of, disloyal, or the fact that I am taking up cudgels against the Army. This is for all security forces,” he said.

Omar Abdullah further said that during the hey days of militancy both Muslims and Pandits were targeted. “I cannot speak for the reasoning. Clearly, you would have to try to speak to those who were actively involved in militancy at that time, including, amongst others, Yasin Malik, because he' is well known for some of his activities at that time. And, he would be the right person to ask why and what they did at that time,” he said during the interview.

Omar added that he was a school boy during the days of militancy. “All I can tell you is what I know from talking to the people at that time, what one has gathered. That is that there was a concerted effort to drive the Kashmiri Pandits out. They were targeted by militants; there were a number of high profile Kashmiri Pandits'

casualties of militancy. Also, mosques were used to instill fear in them; loudspeakers in mosques were used to, sort of, for sloganeering and shouting, and things like that.”

When asked about his views on future feasible settlement of the Kashmir question, Omar said that “Stated positions will not get us anywhere, so leave that aside.

And when you move away from stated positions, what are the options available to you? Can Pakistan surrender any of the territories it has right now? No, right? Same way, I think Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has made it very clear that no Indian Prime Minister gets elected to surrender territory. That having been said if you were to create a situation where in the lines while in existence but irrelevant, I think that is the only situation. Wherein if you start from Kashmir and then you widen it, we have this grand vision of a South Asian Free Trade Area, SAFTA, which essentially would mirror what you have in the E.U. Wherein to move from, let's say, Bangladesh to Pakistan via Nepal and India would not require you to cross any frontiers,” he said adding that it sounds like a dream but, “I believe that is the only way forward. The moment we get into territorial give-and-take we will get nowhere. We have not so far. The problem of Jammu and Kashmir has plagued our relations since 1947, and it will continue to plague our relations.” (CNS)

Singh This is the legal issue and same cannot be undermined.”

NC leader and member of the privilege committee Davindar Singh Rana told KNS that the meet started Wednesday when the letter written by Bhim Singh was presented before the committee that had requested the chairman that he will present himself before the committee on behalf of V.K. Singh as the latter is not unavailable till January 25. “We asked that committee that the authorisation of the letter must be ascertained before the further course of action be taken in this regard.”

Rana further stated that the members asked Bhim Singh to appear before the committee so that facts could be elaborated further. ”Meanwhile Ravinder Sharma from Congress stated that the legality of the committee must be studied as the committee according to the rules must comprise of five members and not six,” said Rana, adding that all of a sudden, raising of this issue becomes questionable as the committee comprising of Six members had taken several decisions in the past and if the committee is illegal, so are the decisions taken by it in the past are.

“The fact is that the chairman has powers to overwrite the rule and the six member team can also work but the sudden change by the congress over the issue is unacceptable.”

The reports informed KNS that NC members staged walk out from the meet while demanding non- bailable warrant be issued to V.K.Singh and that he must appear in person before the house.

(KNS)

PDP Rajya Sabha member Trilok Singh Bajwa said that change in imminent in J&K and days of National Conference are numbered. “Countdown of ruling NC has started and the year 2014 would usher a new era of growth and development in J&K”, Mr Bajwa said and pointed out that the present situation in the state was similarly to that which prevailed in pre-2002.

“Period from 2008 to 2014 would be remembered as dark period in the history of J&K because present regime is the worst ever government people of J&K have experienced so far”, he said and observed the tenure of young Chief Minister Omar Abdullah would be remembered as a period of mis-governance, mal-administration and total failure.

“Government appears to be completely collapsed and there is total anarchy in the system”, he observed and pointed out, “it appears that we are living in darkage because governance appears only on papers and there is nothing on ground. People are struggling to get basic amenties like ration, drinking waer and power”.

Welcoming new entrants in the party, Bajwa exhorted them to spread message of party in every nook and corner of the State.

“After becoming member of PDP you have to shoulder greater responsibility because PDP is not only a political party but a movement to change destiny of the people of J&K”, he said.

Prominent among those who joined PDP included Retd S P Sher Ali, Sarpanch Mukhtyar Ahmad, Sarpanch Raj Kumar, Retd capt Tulsi Das, Master Manvar Din, Romesh Kumar, Panch Shams-u-din Dhaman, Shakeena Devi, Dinesh Khajuria, Jaswant Singh, Rajinder Sharma, Sanjeev Singh, Manmohan Singh, Sara-u-din, Dharam Chand, Mohd Ayaz, Chain Singh, Ajay Samotra, Kavi Raj, Ishtyaq Ahmad, Uttam Singh, Ram Singh, Ravinder Singh, Pankaj Sharma, Ashok Kumar, Shashu Din, Manoj Sharma, Krishan Chand, Ashok Sharma and others Senior leaders of the party Ved Mahajan, Arshad Malik, party candidate for Udhampur-Doda Lok Sabha seat, Ashok Jogi, Capt Anil Gour, Rajender Manhas, Ajit Singh Sarpanch and others were also present. (KNS)

Jammat and asked him to provide the details of his assets, he vehemently argued that property in his possession at Hyderpora belongs to JeI. “Geelani Sahib’s statement is in the possession of the Income Tax department and we can get the same if need arises.”

The JeI head stated further that Geelani in several public rallies has mentioned that his property at Hyderpora belongs to Jamaat.

Elaborating further, Wani said that the property, lying in the possession of Geelani, was purchased when Hakeem Ghulam Nabi was heading the Jamaat in the state.

“The residential house was already constructed during the period of purchase and the office outside (housing Tehreek Huriyat office at present) was constructed by Jamaat later,” said Wani, adding, “Hakeem sahib decided to handover the property to Geelani sahib as he was important figure of Jamaat at the time. Even when he separated from Jamaat and established Tehreek-e-Huriyat, Jamat decided that the property will continue to remain in possession of Geelani till his death and after that Jammat will decide the further course.”

Wani said that there are various properties of Jammat across the state in the name of various members. “There is property in my name also but I am not the owner. It is Jammat to whom people donate the property. We are just the custodians of the same.”

“Geelani sahib in actual tried to transfer the property of Jamaat to Tehreek Huriyat as all the trustees of Mili trust belong to Tehreek Huriyat and no one from Jamat,” said Ameer Jamat.

He added further that in the past Mohammad Ramzan lone donated the property to Jammat at Soura. The property is registered in the name of former Ameer Jamat Syed Sad-ud-din. Similarly, said Wani, we have 100 kanlas of land that were donated by Peer Ghulam Mohamad Khan to Jamat at Shopian .

“The property is registered in the name of Hakeem Ghulam Nabi but he doesn’t claim that it is his property. People donate for the cause of Islam and we cannot claim anything out of that.” He added that in the same way the property of Hyderpora is registered in the name of Geelani but in actual belongs to JeI JK and the senior separatist was its custodian and not the owner. (KNS)

RBI The Reserve Bank has appealed to the public not to panic. They are requested to actively co-operate in the withdrawal process.

Two the accused,” a police officer from Police Station Sherghari told GNS. He said that as duo was seen harassing the girl students the police team proceeded to nab them.

“They attempted to flee from the spot but were apprehended,” he said adding “a case has been arrested against them vide FIR No.04/2014 U/S 354,294/RPC.” (GNS)

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Need to set up Truth and Reconciliation Commission ‘Culprits responsible for Gowkadal massacre must be punished’: Wajahat Habibullah Srinagar, Jan 22, : A day after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted that the Gaw Kadal massacre of 1990 marks a dark day in the recent history of Kashmir, former bureaucrat and chairperson of the National commission on minorities Wajahat Habibullah Wednesday said that without an iota of doubt, massacre of innocent people in Gowkadal is a blot on Indian democracy and the gloomy day in Kashmir History.

“I was not present in Kashmir when this massacre occurred but I believe that innocent people were killed and the culprits

must be punished without anymore delay now,” Wajahat Habibullah told Srinagar based news gathering agency CNS adding that time has come that killers need to be exposed.

The former Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir said that situation is different now in Kashmir and there is no reason to shield those men in uniform who committed this (Gow Kadal massacre) heinous crime in Kashmir.

Wajahat Habibullah said that State Government should set up the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to look into

human rights violations. He said that Jammu and Kashmir government had mooted the idea of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the state in the context of human rights violations.

“The facts will come out by setting up this Commission. It is important that facts and truth come to surface. Whether, guilty will face the music or not but the people will come to know about facts,” he said adding that time has come that Government expose those elements responsible for committing crimes like rapes and murder. (CNS)

TERI holds seminar on Promoting Innovation and Youth Participation Youth has potential to bring about social renaissance—Wakhlu JAMMU, JANUARY 22- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) organized a youth seminar on New Ideas for a new tomorrow-Promoting Innovation and Youth Participation in collaboration with J&K State Social Welfare Board at Jammu here on Wednesday. Chairperson, J&K State Social Welfare Board Khemlata Wakhlu was the chief guest on the occasion. 150 students participated in the event, out of which 15 youth would be selected to attend National Yuva meet at Dehli and would be further selected for participation in International workshops. Speaking on the occasion, Khem Lata Wakhlu complimented

the organizers for holding such an innovative and informative programme in the state for the first time and hoped that this will go a long way in bringing out the innovative ideas of the youth for creation of a better world to live in. She emphasized upon the organizers to ensure maximum participation of state’s youth in this significant programme and hold such programmes on regular basis in the state. She said that this workshop would prove to be a long term corrective measure which will help channelize youth energy in a right perspective.

“The youth has the power and po-

tential to bring about social, cultural and political renaissance the need only is to optimally utilize that in a right direction” she maintained. She said that the world is lurching in numerous challenges which can be fought only if the youth of the nation is strong and equipped.

Director, TERI, Ranjana Saika, prominent social activists, Rita Jitender and Kiran Bakshi, besides Secretary J&K State Social Welfare Board Aamir Ali also spoke on the occasion. Others present included, Sham Lal Secretary SC Board, officers from Higher Education and JKEDI, as well as volunteers of TERI.

Man injured in Kulgam Car lifters escape road accident succumbs, from police custody

3 injured in Baramulla mishap Srinagar, Jan 22 (KNS): One person injured in a road traffic accident in Kulgam on 2001-14 succumbed while three others were injured in another accident in Baramulla last evening.

Fayaz Ahmed who was injured in a road traffic accident at Kelam Kulgam on 20-01-14 succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS Soura Srinagar yesterday. Kulgam police after conducting all legal formalities handed over the body of

2 Structure damaged in Fire

Srinagar, Jan 22 (KNS): One shop and a Hay stock were damaged in two separate fire incidents across the valley. Fire broke out in the readymade garment shop of Ghulam Nabi Mir son of Abdul Jabbar resident of Malik Mohalla Kupwara near Jamia Masjid Kupwara resulting in partial damaged to the shop and readymade garment stocks. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and police.

Meanwhile, fire broke out in the Hay stock of Ghulam Hassan Sheikh son of Ali Mohammad resident of Dandoosa Rafiabad, resulting in damaged to the Hay Stock.

(KNS)

PDD lineman sustains serious injuries Srinagar, Jan 22: (GNS) A Power Development Department (PDD) lineman got critically injured at Beerwah village in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

Official sources told GNS that Bashair Ahmad Hajam ofWanihama,Beerwah, working as an electric lineman in the department injured seriously after he came in contact with a live wire while repairing High transmission line (HT) at Wanihama Check village late this afternoon.

Sources said that the people of the area were complaining of the fall of electric lines in the area due to snowfall. In the mean time the lineman reached the spot and started repairing the damaged lines.

The injured lineman was immediately shifted to SKIMS hospital here in Srinagar where his condition is stated to be serious, sources added.

Meanwhile, police has registered a case and started further investigations in this regard. (GNS)

deceased to his relatives for last rites.

A Maruti car bearing registration number JK05A/3504 hit and injured Ishfaq Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohammad, Irshad Ahmed Lone son of Ghulam Mohammad and Ghulam Hassan Bhat son of a Sabdar Bhat resident of Kanispora at Kanispora in the jurisdiction of police station Baramulla.

All injured were shifted to Hospital for treatment. Police Baramulla has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)

Srinagar, Jan 22: Three persons arrested on charges of thefts escaped from police custody in Srinagar on Tuesday night prompting the police top brass to initiate an inquiry into the incident.Mohsin Khan of Sheikh Pora, Budgam, Haroon Najar and Reyaz Ahmad, both residents of Zaldager Srinagar, escaped from police station Soura late last night.The trio, police said, were taken into custody in connection with the vehicle theft cases taking place in the central

Kashmir.Sources told GNS that following the escape police on Wednesday launched raids at various locations in Srinagar and udgam to nab the trio.Talking to the GNS, incharge Superintendent of Police, Hazratbal, Aijaz Ahmed said that the department has initiated an inquiry into the escape.“We are investigating the circumstances under which the trio managed to escape from police lock up,” Aijaz said, while refusing to divulge further details.

Office of the Assistant Director Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution Anantnag NOTIFICATION

It is notified for the information of below mentioned candidates list annexed as "A") who among others had applied for various class 4th posts advertised by this office via Print Media on 12/7/2013 anc 19/09/2013 that their application forms have been found deficient on documents shown against each due to which their merit points are no calculated. As such they are informed to attend the office of undersigned within 12 days from the date of publication of this notice along with all requisite documents in original failing which their application forms shall be cancelled without any further notice.

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10th Marks card

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Gh Rasool Itoo

Lisssar

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Gh Mohd Itoo

Chawalgam

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Mohd Iqbal Bhat

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Ghulam Ahmad Kawa

Khanabai Anantnag

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Reyaz Ahmad Dar

Mohd Maqbool Dar

Bahie Kokernagh

Depot Assistant

10th Marks card

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Nazima Bashir

Bashir Ahmad Mir

Hiller Arhama Kokernagh

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Gh Mohd Nanda

Khanabai Ang

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Bashir Ahmad Khary

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Ab majeed Khanday

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Gh Rasool Wani

Soaf Shali

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10th Marks card

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Sheikh Nasir Ahamd

Gh Nabi Sheikh

Sundoo

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All documents

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Ishfaq Ahmad Sheroo

Gh MoHiuDDIn Sheroo

Kapran Shahabad

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All documents

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Janib Afzal

Mchd Afzal Dar

Shoul Qaimoh

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Ab Razaq Bhat

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Faizan Ahmad Ganie

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Mohd Hussain Dar

Hazrat Bal Anantnag

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Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2014 – Yatra Permit Forms revamped with High Security Features JAMMU, JANUARY 22: Shri a Central Public Sector Undertaking ible only under Ultra Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) in its under the Union Ministry of Finance, Violet Light. The printmeeting held on 20thJanuary, 2014, and is responsible for the printing ing has been done with presided over by Mr. N.N. Vohra, of currency notes, minting of coins, chemically sensitive Governor of J&K, who is Chairman of printing Passport and stamp papers. security ink. With such the Board, approved the new design SPMCIL has rich experience of print- high security features of Yatra Permit Registration Forms ing papers and documents which and printing method, it which now have a number of high have high security features. At the will be next to impossecurity features to ensure against CEO’s request, SPMCIL had proposed sible to duplicate the these Forms being duplicated by un- certain security features in the Form, Yatra Permit Form. An lawful elements. some of which were further modi- expenditure of approxMr. Navin K. Choudhary, CEO, fied on the instructions of the Gover- imately Rs.75.00 lakhs SASB informed that during Yatra 2013, nor. The Board, at its meeting held on is being incurred on and even in earlier years, a number of 20th January, 2014 approved the final the printing and transcomplaints had been received which design of the Yatra Permit Form. portation of the new indicated that certain unscrupulous The revised Form contains Yatra Permit Forms. elements had been duplicating the several high security features, for exThe CEO further Yatra Permit Forms which, till Yatra ample a Ashoka Pillars ‘Water Mark’ informed that unlike as 2013 were being got printed by the which is printed on the Form, in the in 2013, the Yatra PerBanks which had been designated by same manner as in Currency Notes; mits for 2014 Yatra will the Board to undertake the Registra- “Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board” is be in different colors tion of Yatries. In this background, printed in the background relief tint for each day and each the Governor had directed that the along with the Shrine Board’s Logo; route. This will help the existing format of the Form be made a ‘micro-text’ line, which can only be Enforcement Agencies pilfer proof. seen under a powerful magnifying at the Access Control CEO had got in touch with glass, and the Logo of Shri Amarnathji Gates to quickly identiLone News Khan fy News Agencywho Ganderbal Security Printing and Minting Corpo-Agency ShrineKangan Board printed with fluoresthe pilgrims are not registered ration of India Ltd. (SPMCIL), which is Agency cent blue ink, which also can be visa particular Gulzar News Soura Zahidfor Book Depot day.

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session, here today.

He asked officers to accommodate the questions of all legislators submitted by them with regard to the issues of people of the state and that of their respective constituencies.

He also directed to ensure that an equal number of questions of legislators from all parties are listed for the session.

Mr. Gul instructed the concerned to examine the questions submitted by the legisla-

Secretary Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Secretary Mr. M. Ramzan, Director General Codes, Mr. Jahangir Hussain Mir and Director Planning Mr. Bilal Ahmad were present in the meeting.

Threadbare discussion was held on enhancement of budget provisions and creation of staff.

It was decided in the meeting that Planning and Finance Departments, in consultation

at Sangam, besides accelerated work on development projects taken up in the area.

In another meeting with Secretary, General Administration Department, the Speaker discussed the issue of deployment of staff with the Personal Section of the Speaker.

Secretary, GAD, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Bukhari, briefed the Speaker about the norms being adopted by the Government in this regard.

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The Governor has directed the CEO to ensure timely distribution of the Yatra Permit Forms to the desig-

the district.Taking stock of the snow clearance, the Minister was informed that 14 snow clearance machines have been pressed into operation right from morning 5:00 am.

Main town, KP Road, Vailoo road, Veerinag road, Achabal to Nowgam, Pehalgam roads have been cleared, but it is still snowing heavily, he was told.The minister was told that out of the total allotment of 41380 Qtls of Rice, 5156 Qtls of Sugar, 2550

In view of heavy rush of patients, Div Com asked the Institute administration to set up additional ward and ar-

range services of more para-medics for the purpose.

Vice Chairman, Srinagar Development Authority, Joint Director Information Kashmir and Srinagar Municipal Officers accompanied the Div Com during his visit.

Shabir lays foundation of staff quarter at PhC gambir Mughlan Says Centre increases resource cap of NRHM to Rs 436 cr for J&K Jammu, January 22: Reaffirming government’s determination to provide better health facilities to the people particularly in far-off and remote villages, the Minister of State for Health, Mr. Shabir Ahmad Khan has said under a comprehensive and gigantic health consolidation and expansion programme scores of health centers in the villages, sub-districts and districts have been completed and many are in the process of completion.

Addressing a public meeting today after laying foundation of staff quarter at Primary Health Center at Ghambir Mughlan to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 50 lakh, the Health Minister said that besides upgrading and modernizing the health institutions, a mega expansion programme is in offing to ensure health coverage and

better Medicare facilities to the people across the State.

He said that health sector has been focused as one of the most important sectors by the government in the development policy and during last five years it received full attention for improvement and upgradation.

The Health Minister said that coming up of modern health facilities at the primary and secondary levels would not only expand the orbit of health coverage for people but reduce the pressure on the hospitals in cities. He asked Health Department to ensure better facilities to the patients in government hospitals and utilize modern equipment’s provided to the health institutions to extend modern treatment to the patients. He said specialists, doctors and paramedics have been placed in

government health institutions besides equipment’s so that better service delivery is ensured.

Shabir said that Union Health Ministry is extending special grants to Jammu and Kashmir for upgradation of health and medical education sector and extend its reach to all areas in the State. He said the Centre recently doubled the Programme implementation plan from Rs 236 crore to Rs 436 crore to the State under NRHM , which would help to complete the ongoing health projects besides strengthen diagnostic equipment’s and skilled human resource in the hospitals.

Mr. Khan said that Mobile Medical Unit set up in 7 districts helps a lot in providing medicare facilities to the people of remote and hilly areas in emergencies.

nated 422 Bank Branches which will undertake registration of pilgrims for Yatra 2014.

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Directed officers to extend all possible facilities to people

Mr. Shalindra later visited SKIMS Soura and went round various wards to take stock of medical facilities being provided to patients in the Institute. He directed the concerned authorities to make all out efforts to provide quality medicare to patients both Indoor and Outdoor.

If you’re into gardening or in any way working with the land, you’re likely to spend a lot of time doing it today, Aries. A friend or family member could help. Anything planted today is likely to grow and thrive, so don’t worry about seeds that don’t sprout. You might spend a bit too much time doing it, however. Work only until you’re pleasantly tired, then quit for the day; otherwise, you might burn yourself out.

A warm and loving communication could come today from a longtime friend or romantic partner. This could be the high point of your day, Taurus, especially since a letter or delivery you’ve been waiting on for a while still might not come. An older relative or neighbor might come to your door wanting advice about something. Children could prove particularly inspiring at this time.

Takes stock of snow clearance Div Com also took stock of power supply affected in several areas due to heavy snowfall in Valley.

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div Com visits Srinagar City SRINAGAR, JANUARY 22: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr. Shalindra Kumar Wednesday said that Divisional Administration is fully ready to face challenges posed by heavy snowfall and all necessary arrangements are in place to provide essentials and basic needs to people, particularly during current harsh weather conditions.

The Div Com was interacting with people from various walks of life during his extensive visit to various parts of Srinagar City. He went round Lal Chowk, Batmaloo, Karan Nagar, Safa Kadal, Nowhatta, Khanyar and other adjacent areas of Srinagar and reviewed pace of work of snow clearance of roads, lanes and byelanes.

Div Com also visited SMHS Hospital and took stock of the facilities being made available to the patients there. He interacted with attendants, doctors and para-medics and directed for keeping all emergency services ready in view of present chilly cold winter.

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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 ANANTNAG,JAN 22: In Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora view of heavy snowfall being Bhat News Agency Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar experienced here since last Dar News Agency Beerwah Bashir News Agency Sumbal evening, Minster for Tourism Mr G A Mir today took stock JAMMU, JANUARY 22: TheNews torsAgency thoroughly and directed with Secretary Assembly, will Pattan Reshi Safapora Saleem News Agency of position of essentials and Speaker, Jammu and Basharat Kash- News them that those of similar naexamine the comprehensive Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore mir Legislative Assembly, Mr ture and contents should be proposal already prepared in services here at a high level Agency Pulwama Javaid News Agency meeting.

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The Speaker, in a separate ment scenario of Eidgah Con- supply position of essential Reshi News Agency Islamabad Three Way News Agencycommodities, Tral health and The Speaker was chairing meeting, also discussed the stituency. other services , besides power Turray News Tral Badru News Agency an officers’ meeting of AssemissueAgency of re-organization of AsThe Speaker stressed theBijbehara supply scenario and availabilbly Secretariat, convened sembly Secretariat. need Malik for opening DegreeArwani RahitoNews Agency Kulgam News of Agency discuss and review the prepaThe Principal Secretary to College in the Constituency ity of manpower and machinRah News Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Kargil rations made for the upcoming Chief Minister Mr. B. B. Vyas, and up -gradation of Hospital ery for snow clearance across

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Qtls of Flour and 6.60 Lac Ltrs of KOil, 31000 Qtls of Rice, 4500 Qtls of Sugar, 1350 Qtls of Flour and 4.68 Lac Lts of K Oil have been lifted till date and there is availability of sufficient stocks for meeting any further requirements that arise due to intermittent snow. Similarly 3660 Cylinders of LPG Cylinders have been lifted till date and 1825 Cylinders are available at present which are sufficient to meet the future needs .The Minster was also apprised about the damages caused due to heavy snowfall.

While discussing about the availability of electricity, it was given out that 33 KV was fully charged by 12:00 pm and essential feeder was fully restored. The manpower has been pressed so as to ensure restoration of power supply as early as possible. Minister directed the officers for speedy snow clearance at all the essential roads and while giving priority to those leading to hospitals. He also im-

pressed upon all the officers to stay at district headquarters for making all the essentials available to the general masses.Meanwhile, the minister along with ADDC, ADC Anantnag, CMO and other concerned officers visited District Hospital and MCH Sherbag to take stock of the availability of drugs and Doctors and asked the patients admitted there about the health care provided by hospital authorities in the wake of bad weather forecast. He directed the Medical Superintendent to make available all medicines and other essentials, besides adequate health staff to meet any eventuality.

He also inspected the snow clearance work in and around the township.Later the Minister talked to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on telephone and discussed various measures to be taken in for making all facilities available to public and preventing any untoward incident due to harsh climatic conditions.

DDC reviews implementation of DDB decisions UDHAMPUR, JANUARY 22:- In order to take the stock of implementation of decisions and action taken report in the District Development Board(DDB) review meetings held in respect of the district Udhampur and other issues pertaining Urban Local Bodies a meetings was held here today under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, Mrs. Yasha Mudgal.

Additional District Development, Ajay Singh Jamwal, Joint Director Planning, Rakesh Jamwal, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, N.S Jamwal, Chief Executive Officer Municipal Council, K.K Chountra, Executive Engineers, Urban Local Bodies & Pollution Control Jammu, Executive Officers of Chenani and Ramnagar were present in the meeting.

In the meeting threadbare discussions were held upon the various issues which include shifting of slaughter house, establishment of Solid Waste Management Plant(SWMP), disbursement of amount for the construction of house under IHSDP, completion of Udhampur Community Hall. Besides this some other issues were also discussed in the meeting which include modernization of meat shops, installation of street lights & renovation of passenger sheds in the town and land for Bus stand Chenani.

While reviewing the status of implementation of decisions taken in the DDB and DDB review meetings, the DDC stressed upon the officers for time bound implementation of decisions had been taken in the meetings. She directed the CEO Municipal Council to make a joint visit with officers of Pollution Control Board to the land already identified for the establishment SWMP for ensuring early NOC for the Board. She asked to take the growing Urban population into consideration while preparing Detail Project Report for establishment of SWMP so that it would cater the garbage disposal problem of the town for at least next 20 years.

One-day awareness camp on water sanitation held at Kathua KATHUA, JANUARY 22: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, ShamLal Sharma has said that Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) have greater responsibilities to monitor and maintain services, for which the Government has already identified their role and jurisdictions. The real sense of democracy can only be prevailed at the ground level when the Panchayat functionaries give their hundred per cent and full-fill the mandate enshrined in the Panchayati Raj Act, he added.

The Minister was speaking at a one-day training-cum-awareness camp on the water sanitation, which was jointly organized by National Development Foundation an NGO, and Communication

and Capacity Development Unit (CCDU), here today.

Member Parliament, Ch. Lal Singh, Chief Engineer, Ravi Tawi Irrigation, Hem ChanderJerath, Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control, SushilAima, Additional DC, Kathua, Rajesh Sharma, S.P. Kathua, Mohan Lal, State Coordinator CCDU, Dr. NarinderButyal, Chief Functionary, NDF, Rajiv Khajuria, Sarpanchs, Panchs, health workers, ASHA workers, Anganwari workers and prominent citizens of Kathua were present on the occasion.

Maintaining that water sanitation and conservation is a matter of prime concern; the Minister said that a joint effort is required to address this issue.

Only Government effort cannot bring fruit,

but entire society should contribute for this noble cause. The Government’s prime duty is to create facilities, but society should coordinate to maintain these facilities in a systematic and scientific way. He said Government has been making its effort to involve all stakeholders, especially, the PRIs who are mandated to create awareness amongst the rural masses about the water sanitation and its judicious use.

The Government has constituted Village Sanitation Committees (VSCs) to ensure safe drinking water after necessary water testing through the water testing kits being provided by the Government. Necessary funds for undertaking tests and executing minor repairs of Hand Pumps.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a garden, this is a great day to do it, since anything relating to the land you begin today is likely to thrive. Doubts about your financial security might be on your mind, Gemini. They’re probably misplaced, because you should continue to do well. However, your doubts can serve a purpose in that they could inspire you to take steps to ensure that your situation continues.

Cancer June 22-July 22

Family and friends may gather for an intimate get-together at your home or perhaps at the home of a neighbor.

At some point, expect an exciting phone call. You should be feeling pretty secure in relationships of all kinds, Cancer, from business partnerships to close friends to love partners.

Information provided by someone else could give you some ideas as to how to fix up your house in a new.

Leo

July 23-August 22 A close friend or lover could share a secret with you today, Leo. An older person could be in the news, perhaps an author or politician you particularly admire. You, yourself, could feel inspired to work on a creative project of some kind, although the downside might be that you keep working at it for too long and could well exhaust yourself.

Remember to take breaks. You need to relax a little and remember to take time out to eat.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

Someone you’ve known for a long time but haven’t seen for a while could suddenly come back into the picture, Virgo.

He or she could attend a social event of some kind or actually drop in to visit your family. Friendships and group affiliations could prove supportive and satisfying right now and you should feel pretty secure with them. This is a great time to sign up for classes, particularly those involving the arts.

Libra

September 23-October 23 Today you and your family or a group of friends might spend most of the day out and about, Libra. You might spend the day outdoors, or possibly attend a concert or festival of some kind. This should be a very happy day for you, as you’re likely to be feeling especially close to those around you. Your relationships appear to be quite secure, as does your career and financial situation. Enjoy your day.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 A class, lecture, or workshop could prove fascinating and stimulating for you today, Scorpio. Plans for travel to a distant state or foreign country, perhaps in the company of friends or family members, could be confirmed, which should make you feel really good! Your relationships seem warm, supportive, and stable, even those with people who live far away from you. Have fun!

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

If you’ve been thinking of buying a home or otherwise purchasing real estate, Sagittarius, this is the day to start the ball rolling or finalize the deal, depending on your situation.

Investments in property planned at this time should continue to increase steadily in value. However, make sure this is the right investment for you before committing to anything.

Otherwise.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

A festive social event could either start or consolidate a love relationship, which could last for a long time. New and interesting people could come into your life, Capricorn, bringing stimulating conversation and useful information.

Someone you haven’t seen for a while could also appear on the scene, making for a joyful reunion. A project you’ve been working on, either job related or personal.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

Today you should be experiencing a strong feeling of satisfaction and contentment with your life, Aquarius. Business and financial matters continue to go well, and your home life especially appears to be secure and stable. You might be considering investing some of your resources in your home. Any new romantic relationships begun at this time could well last for a long time.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Business transactions taking place in your near neighborhood should prove sensible and satisfying today, Pisces.

You should be feeling pretty financially secure right now, as career and money matters continue to go well for you. Contact with friends, neighbors, and relatives should be open, congenial, and honest. Relationships of all kinds are apt to be pretty stable. In the evening.

EDITORIAL/ OPINION High time to gear up the administration

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ust a snowfall and the whole administration crumbled like dry leaves putting the people of the valley to large inconveniences and difficulties. The tall claims of the administration that everything is ready to cope up with any situation and the earlier meetings including the meetings of disaster management proved futile and useless. Whole valley was plunged into darkness, the water supply was badly affected, the road and air connectivity was snapped and the black marketing hoarding and sky rocketing prices made the life of common man a hell. As soon as the news of blockade of national highway spread the tomatoes which were selling at a cost between Rs 20 to 30 were sold at Rs 80 per kilogram in the evening. Similarly all the essentials were either hoarded and sold on high prices or were taken out of the shops with the purpose of hoarding and black marketing. It was as if the highway was closed for several days that every thing was in shambles in the valley. Regarding the snow clearance every body had his complaints as the number of machines was so less that for two days these machines could only clear the main urban areas. The villages particularly the far off places are still reeling under the snow and the patients are facing lot of difficulties to reach to towns and get life saving drugs. The situation like this has once again indicated that the administration has no vision and no clues as to what should be done when there is such a weather problem during the months of winter.

If such is the situation after every snowfall what will happen if God forbid some natural calamity hits the state. It is high time that the state administration rises to the occasion, understands its responsibilities and initiates steps to rectify its weaknesses.

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Heliborne Geophysical Survey System – Garuda Vasudha

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he Garuda Vasudha is an advanced Light Helicopter of Geological Survey of India equipped with Heliborne Geophysical Survey System (HGSS). It is a ‘Dhruv’ category helicopter that has been indigenously built by HAL and the HGSS comprising four aerogeophysical sensors, namely Time Domain Electromagnetic, Magnetic, Spectrometric and Gravimetric alongwith Data Acquisition Systems, have been procured from M/s Pico Envirotec Inc., Canada. The installation and integration of the sensor system has been carried out at HAL. The total cost of the HGSS is about Rs. 63 crores.

The state-of-the-art HGSS will bolster the probing prowess of aerogeophysical surveys for locating concealed and deep seated mineral deposits of the country. This is going to be used for second-generation multisensor aerogeophysical survey by the Remote Sensing and Aerial Survey (RSAS) Division of Geological Survey of India.

The Gravimeter GT-1A is developed

by Gravimetric Technologies, Russia.

The surveys by the sophisticated HGSS will be conducted using two different configurations employing (a) Spectro -- TDEM – Mag (the last two sensors fitted on a loop suspended from the helicopter) and (b) Gravity – Mag (the latter fitted on a towed bird suspended from the helicopter) depending on the requirement.

RSAS, with its headquarters at Bangalore, has been engaged in the planning and execution of multi-sensor airborne geophysical surveys, acquisition of aerogeophysical data and their

commenced in 1967 with the help of other agencies, RSAS has been acquiring data since 1986 using its own de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft equipped with Twin Otter Airborne Survey System (TOASS) comprising magnetic, electromagnetic and radiometric sensors, which was upgraded with the state-of-the-art technology in the year 2000. Some salient achievements of TOASS conducted by RSAS, GSI so far are: · Through subsequent intensive ground follow-up and drilling under the first two projects alone, at least 35 base metal prospects were identified.

tween RSAS and Central Ground Water Board, South-Western Region, Bangalore on evaluation of ground water prospect in hard rock terrain in parts of Tumkur district, Karnataka using aeromagnetic and remote sensing data interpretation yielded encouraging results in recognizing mega- and meso-scale lineaments correlated with deep aquifer systems.

Heliborne survey operation has certain added benefits over the aerogeophysical survey using aircraft. These are: a) low ground clearance, tight line flying in any terrain; b) can replace or minimize

processing, interpretation and identification of aerogeophysical anomalies. The interpreted aerogeophysical data is integrated with remote sensing and ground geological data on GIS platform. The integrated data with identified and prioritized blocks is taken for ground follow-up/evaluation by geological, geochemical and ground geophysical surveys and finally exploration by drilling is taken up in potential / target areas of mineralisation.

While aerogeophysical survey in India

· An image map of aeromagnetic anomalies of Peninsular India (between lat. 8° and 25° N) in collaboration with NGRI was prepared. · Kimberlite Clan Rocks (KCR) bodies (host for diamond) were located in Narayanpet-Raichur block and Ibrahimpur area in parts of Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka, Basna, Jamnadi, Chandkuri in Chhattisgarh and Sakri, Masankura and Dumrapur areas in Odisha. · Collaborative programme be-

ground follow-up; c) slower flying rates (higher data density); d) able to operate in remote areas and rugged terrain (no runway required); e) able to keep the sensors very close to the ground with under slung, and f) able to produce high-resolution data.

These will lead to better and more accurate interpretation for targeting and modeling of mineral deposits within the Obvious Geological Potential Area of around 5.71 million sq km in India, identified earlier by GSI.

A brief description of the surveys/sensors is:

Time-domain Electromagnetic (TDEM): This sensor by virtue of its greater penetrability is capable of detecting mineral presence from depths upto 300 meters in various geological terrains. This is one of the most widely used electromagnetic techniques in mineral exploration, particularly for conducting minerals like base metal sulphides, etc. The TDEM system (PTHEM) is developed by Pico Envirotec, Canada.

Magnetic: It is very much useful in delineating geological structures, determination of depth to the basement rocks and identifying basic and ultrabasic rocks, mineral deposits rich in magnetic minerals. This is a CS-3 magnetometer developed by Scintrex, Canada.

Spectrometric: It is useful in locating atomic mineral deposits and delineation of formational boundaries. The Spectrometer (AGRS) is developed by Pico Envirotec, Canada.

Gravity: This survey is effective in delineating sedimentary basins hosting coal and hydrocarbons as well as high-density mineral deposits such as chromium, manganese, barytes, etc.

An open letter to Arvind Kejriwal…..

Shafiq Mir Dear Kejriwal ji Adaab…….

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oping for your good health, particularly relief from the deadly cough you are going with for the past several months . I was expecting to see you healthy and happy after becoming Chief Minister, but you are still coughing and the anger on your face is still visible as it was when you were agitating on the streets of Delhi before becoming CM . On seeing your unchanged conditions, I reached on the conclusion that no matter on which position a common man reaches, his conditions and behavior never changes . I hope you had a sound sleep along road side last night when you were on protest dharna near Rail Bhawan, but, hahahahah, no body from North block to South block and BJP to Congress could sleep in their cozy houses and bungalows though out the night . This is the power of a common man , we can sit anywhere, we can sleep anywhere and so on, but these big people fight through out the night for a simple doziness. Do you know these big people have sleepless nights since you came in their neighborhood .

Kejriwal ji, I would have posted this letter to you through post office, but I don’t want to waste the money on postal tickets in the system where the things like water, electricity and etc were being given free of cost to the citizens. Moreover, I think you believe in transparency and don’t like any secret communication , so I decided to write an open letter to you . There was an other reason to write this open letter, I think you like to do most of your work on camera and through media, so I decided to write this open letter to you so that you can read it in any news paper .

Kejriwal ji, I am a common man of India and you are our leader. First of all, I would like to congratulate you for your success so far . You really deserve for all praise because you have not only taught a lesson to those who were thinking that they were only made to rule, but you have also shown us a way that we can also change our fate . Your all the steps from your election campaign to till date were very much calculated except your latest agitation against Delhi police. And no doubt you have forced all the century old political parties of India to follow you in many ways . No doubt you simplicity and a common behavior and approach is appreciated by one and all around India. But I think the overnight emergence of your Aam Admi Party at the national level has disturbed you lot . This all the development was beyond your expectations and you had admitted it yourself on 28th December 2013 during your speech at Ramlila ground on the day of your oath ceremony saying that the success in Delhi elections was not less than a miracle for you . This has not only disturbed you alone, even your colleagues like Kumar Vishwas, Parshaant Bhushan, and others are also feeling that whole of the world is at their finger tips. And they are doing blunders after blunder . As I have already said that all the developments were beyond your expectations and the common man of India has overnight accepted you and your party for the role you are not prepared for . As you know, corruption is a common issue of India and all the political parties are almost unanimous over this issue even the people and parties declared as most corrupt in India can not speak a single word against the anti corruption campaign launched by any one . But there are certain other issues in India which require a clear cut policy of the political parties at National level . And for such issues, all the political parties have different policies and stands . For instance, “ Kashmir Issue” which has external dimensions as well . But you party is yet to take the position on this issue . And it is not easy to take a clear position on this issue . It was the lack of the stand of your party on this issue due to which your Parshant Bhushan says one thing and Kumar Vishwas says an other thing. Similarly, you are yet to decide about your policy for north east and Nexals . I think now the time has come when you need a cool minded people who can set your national and international policy instead of agitating angry people like you .

There are some other questions which I want ask you . First of all Would you like to tell me that why are you not staying in the chief minister’s bungalow?. This was not an ancestral property of any former chief ministers of Delhi, but it was constructed with the TAX money of

a common man . Now when , the common man who is the real owner of this property has become chief minister himself, why he leaves his own property for others .

We have made you chief minister and it is our property , please go and take the control of the property belonging to a common man . Mr, Kejriwal this not your problem, perhaps we the common men are made to live in slums and pay tax for the bungalows for others. We have elected you to take control of all the properties made with the money of the common man’s tax, but you are escaping from the responsibility .Mr Kejriwal, it is requirement of the chief minister to stay in a big house, because thousands of people can come to you in a day , at least there must be a place for them to sit honorably .

Similarly, you are still travelling in your third class Wagan-R car which you had been using when you had no immediate responsibilities . But now, you are supposed to move fast which is not possible in this punctured Wagan –R. This Wagan –R might be lucky for you as you won elections by travelling through this car , please give it some rest till parliament elections if you think so . Mr, Kejriwal , there are thousands of government vehicles purchased with the money of a common man . Why are you not using these vehicles , these vehicles are not property of former chief ministers . Please use these vehicles and go fast . Don’t waste our time while repairing your punctured blue Wagan R. Mr. Kejriwal can i ask you a question . For instance, a Chines Prime minister or Russian President comes to India and wants to meet you and you could not reach in time, will you tell them ‘sorry sir’ it took some time to get the puncture of my Wagan –R car repaired . Grow up please Mr Kejriwal,and do the things fast as you have very less time in other means as well . We have no problem even if you use a helicopter to delver the things fast,Please have a fast car and reach out to the people as fast as you can. Rest is ok , please take care of your health particularly get your cough treated as soon as possible, otherwise Mr Kumar Vishwas and Parshant Bhushan will take the wrong benefit of your cough and will reach out to television channels to speak on behalf of you saying that Kejriwal sahib can not speak due to cough and god knows what blunder they can do .

Thanks Your’s Sincerely (Common Man Of India) ( The writer is journalist based in Jammu Kashmir. He can be reached at mirshafiq@gmail.com or 09419170570 )

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