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‘70% youth involved in drug trafficking in North Kashmir’ Baramulla, May 23: Describing drug menace, a bigger challenge for police than stone-pelting, Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir Range Ghulam Hasan Bhat Friday said that at least 70 per cent youth in North Kashmir are involved in drug trafficking. Bhat told CNS that drug menace is proving a bigger challenge for the police as more and more youth are getting involved in this trap. “We are trying to find out ways and means to prevent youth from getting addicted to drugs. We will start an anti-drug See Youth on pg 11
Authorities imposed curfew in Poonch after minor clashes Srinagar, May 23: Situation turned ugly in Poonch Jammu on Friday morning after a group of people from majority community pelted stones on a group of minority community when they were protesting an incident of an auto driver who allegedly slapped and misbehaved with a girl in full public view. Reports said that the auto driver allegedly assaulted the girl during a ride from Malti to Poonch town. The girl belonged to minority community and people from that community took to streets and demanded immediate arrest of the auto driver whom police identified as Jamil Ahmed. Police sources told CNS that some miscreants pelted stones on the protestors during which four persons suffered minor See Curfew on pg 11
Salim Pandit bereaved Srinagar, May 23: Father of Muhammad Salim Pandit, the J&K Bureau Chief of ‘The Times of India’, passed away here on Friday after a brief illness. Hundreds of people from all walks of life participated in the Nimaz-e-Jinazah of Ghulam Mohammad Pandit, a former Assistant Information Officer (AIO), who breathed his last at 6 am today. The Fateh-e-Khawani of the deceased, according to the family, would be held at Astanpora graveyard Qayoom Colony, Rawalpora, at 10:30 am on Sunday. Thereafter, the condolence meeting shall be held at Alamdar Colony residence in Rawalpora near bridge. (CNS)
On Edit Page Declining work culture- very harmful for society The last over two decades have destroyed the work culture in the valley so much that now it looks beyond repairs. The frequent strikes, hartals, imposition of restrictions and inflow of easy money has made everybody a lazy cat particularly Govt. employees in addition to their earned leave, casual leave, compensatory off, paid holidays on account of hartal calls given by separatists come around 65 to 70 in a year on an average. Even sitting idle for over a quarter in a year these, employees are not satisfied and remain absent from their duties frequently, causing inconvenience to general public for whose service they are appointed. Very often we of hear the news of suspension of dozens of employees in view of their unauthorised absence from their duties. On one side they
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Kabul, May 23: Indian Consulate in Afghanistan’s Herat province was attacked by heavily armed gunmen early Friday, who were also carrying rocket-propelled grenades, top Indian officials said, adding that everyone was safe. “India’s Consulate in Herat, Afghanistan attacked. Brave ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police) personnel and Afghan soldiers rebut attackers. All are safe,” said a spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. “India-Afghanistan officials (were) in touch on attack on India’s Consulate in Herat. Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh (was) monitoring (the) situation,” the official said. Afghan police officials said that four gunmen armed with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades opened See Attack on pg 11
New Delhi, May 23: Attack on the Indian consulate in Afghanistan’s Herat province has been widely condemned. Condemning the attack, President Pranab Mukherjee said such terror attacks will not deter India to assist Afghanistan in its reconstruction and development efforts. He expressed gratitude to the Afghan security forces for quick response to the situation to ensure safety of the staff. Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari said, such acts of violence will not weaken India’s resolve to assist Afghanistan in building a strong, stable and democratic country. Outgoing Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh also See Condemned on pg 11
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personnel from HAWAS asked policemen to clear the road for them while the policemen requested them to wait till the traffic chaos is over. Some of the army men could not digest the ‘diktat’ of the cops and started abusing them. In the meantime, a cop namely Javid Ahmed (549 Gbl) entered into an argument with the army men and it took an ugly turn when all of a sudden scores of HAWAS personnel came down from their vehicles and chased away policemen,” an eyewitness Ghulam Nabi told CNS. Reports said that Army personnel barged into police station Sonamarg and resorted to indiscriminate firing. “They fired scores of bullets and some of the bullets hit the walls of police station Sonamarg,” In-
Srinagar, May 23, CNS: ‘Unbridled’ Indian Army personnel went on rampage in tourist resort Sonamarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday after entering into a brawl with some policemen who were manning traffic there. Eyewitnesses told CNS that scores of army personnel belonging to High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) Nilgrath were on board in their five vehicles bearing registration numbers, 091028P, 019510K, 018971M, 151614A and 019457K and they got stuck in traffic jam near Sonamarg. “There was heavy traffic jam and in a bid to regulate the traffic some policemen from Jammu and Kashmir police took control of the road. The army
Kabul, May 23: Afghan President Hamid Karzai has condemned the militant attack on the Indian Consulate in Herat. Describing it as an attack on the common interests of Afghanistan and India, President Karzai in a telephone call to Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi said that a comprehensive investigation on the attack has begun. In a statement issued by the President’s office in Kabul this afternoon President Karzai has expressed satisfaction that a quick action by the Afghan security forces helped in warding off any harm to the See Work on pg 11
Charge Station House Officer Sonamarg Irfan Ahmed Malik told CNS. A policeman from Sonamarg police station told CNS that the ‘unbridled’ army personnel thrashed all the policemen mercilessly. “The assailants also used knives and attacked Assistant Sub Inspector Abdul Ahad (71 Gbl) on his nose and constable Tabasum (1212 Gbl) back side of the neck. They also attacked Constable Javid Ahmed (549 Gbl), SPO Muhammad Ashraf and Constable Altaf Ahmed Kirmani (1271 Gbl),” he said adding that the attackers entered into ammunition room and after ransacking fled with one AK-47 rifle. He said that among the five injured cops, ASI Abdul Ahad and Constable Tabasum Ahmed were shifted to See Troopers on pg 11
Omar’s assurance to bring 2010 killings under COI ambit: Where were you since 2010? Parents ask Omar Srinagar, May 23 : Reacting to the statement of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that 2010 killings will be brought under the ambit of Commission of Inquiry (COI), the parents of youth killed during the summer unrest of 2010 unanimously questioned the timing of Omar’s statement. Mohammad Ashraf Matoo, father of Tufial Matoo who was killed in 2010 stated that he has been perusing the case from the last four
Large quantity of arms and ammunition recovered from Baramulla, Kupwara Srinagar, May 23: Large quantity of arms, ammunition and administrative stores were recovered from two hideouts busted by Army and JKP in
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According to a statement issued to KNS, during early hours today based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of a cache in Poshwani area of Pattan, District Baramulla, a joint search operation was launched by Army and JKP. During the search of the area Security forces recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition which included 02 AK 47 rifles along with 03 magazines and 79 rounds of ammunition, 03 rounds of RPG, 01 round of 51mm RPG, See Kupwara on pg 11
Srinagar, May 23 (KNS): Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on the third consecutive day today met as many as 60 deputations from all across the State besides scores of individuals to hear their problems for redressal. The deputations from Srinagar, Baramulla, Sopore, Kupwara, Budgam, Anantnag, Bijbehara, Pulwama, Pampore, Banihal, Ramban, Poonch, Surankote and other areas in their separate meetings with the Chief Minister discussed matters relating to the development scenario and laid stress for addressing the issues relating to the delivery of public services and completion of ongoing schemes. Employment generation issues and youth welfare affairs were largely discussed by these deputations during their separate meetings with the Chief Minister. The deputations of youth from various areas particularly from Srinagar expressed gratitude to
the Chief Minister for scraping the new employment policy. They said that this step of the Chief Minister has been welcomed by all sections of the society particularly the unemployed youth seeking employment in various government departments as also by those newly appointed employees who have been greatly benefited by See Omar on pg 11
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Minister keeps transfer orders in abeyance Srinagar, May 23: Much to the embarrassment of Director Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department Kashmir, the Food Minister has put all the 190 transfer orders of different employees on hold. Highly placed sources told CNS that the concerned Minister took this step after the intervention of one of his blue-eyed personal staff member. The Food Ministry has issued an order vide number CAPDK/Admn/b-x-41 in this regard and has directed the CA&PD Director to implement it in letter and spirit. In a bid to gear up his department and to make officials and other employees accountable, Di-
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years and that no justice has been given to him till date. “Why now the inquiry is being started? Where was Omar from the last four years. It must be asked to him that who compelled Omar to start the inquiry now. He time and again in the past tried to hush-up the case but failed.” Matoo also accused Omar of being unable to see, hear and speak for the parents of the children who lost their lives during the unrest of 2010. “He is speaking al this because the boat of NC is See 2010 on pg 11
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Srinagar, May 23: An army soldier in south Kashmir commited suicide by shooting self with his service rifle, sources told GNS on Friday. Official sources told GNS that Sepoy Bunty (Belt number 14941302) of army’s 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) shot dead himself with his service rifle in the camp located at Sharshali in Khrew area of Pampore. The slain soldier was the resident of Gurdaspur Punjab. A police officer told GNS that a case has been registered in this regard at Pampore police station and investigations have been started.
rector Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Bashir Ahmed Khan had transferred at least 190 employees before the implementation of Model Code of Conduct this year. Most of the employees who had been transferred had been on the same location from past 10 to 15 years. These transfers were made all across Kashmir. An official in the CA&PD department told CNS that for the first time transfers were made on merit basis and the incumbent Director displayed no nepotism while making any transfer. “All these employees were transferred in the interest of the people and department, but we See Transfer on pg 11
Srinagar. May 23: Former health minister and a Congress leader Shabir Khan accused of molesting a female medico, was on Friday produced before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar. According to the KNS correspondent, Khan was present during the entire hearing of case in the court of CJM V. S. Baho. The Court rejected the application seeking stay on proceedings. Counsel defending Khan, Advocate Abdullah Pandith, Mushtaq Dar and Bilal Bhat argued that the charge sheet produced before the court by the police is not as per the See Shabir on pg 11
Welcome statement of Ban Ki Moon, Pak President: NC Srinagar May 23: National Conference General Secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmed (Advocate) while interacting with party workers and activists in Srinagar has welcomed the statement of United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki Moon asking India and Pakistan to extend a hand of friendship, trust and mutual cooperation to each other. Sheikh Nazir Ahmed has also welcomed the statement of Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain that Pakistan wished to have friendly and cordial relations with India. Sheikh Nazir Ahmed while speaking to party workers has said that all po-
One year on,97 promoted as SP’s waiting for adjustment ‘Police seniority list file gathering dust’ ‘Police Srinagar, May 2: At least 97 DySp’s who were promoted as Superintendents of Police last year are still waiting for their adjustments. The State Home Department promoted at least DySp’s to SP post with much pomp and show, however, even after the expiry of one year, these promoted officers are still acting as DySP’s and have not been adjusted in any wing of the Jammu and Kashmir police department till date. One of the promoted officers told CNS on condition of anonymity that despite being promoted as SP’s, they were still working as DySP’s. A Home Department official said that all these promotees would be adjusted soon as the formalities in this regard have almost been completed. Meanwhile, the seniority list file
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of Head Constables, Sub-Inspector and Inspectors is still pending and according to police sources the file is gathering dust in the chambers of Finance Minister. Police sources said that five years before, Omar Abdullah led government had decided to draft a list of senior police personnel due who were due for promotion. A police official said all the formalities were completed in this regard but the Finance Ministry for the reasons better known to it did not take up the matter seriously and the file is gathering dust there. “We can’t stage protest against the government. Revenue officials went on indefinite strike and the government succumbed to their pressure but we are silent and government is taking us lightly,” a police official said.
litical parties in India as well as in Pakistan should evolve a sustained consensus to improve bilateral ties between the two neighbors who are connected by their history, culture and philosophical roots. Sheikh Nazir Ahmed, welcoming initiatives of cooperation between New Delhi and Islamabad, said that partisan conflicts should be shunned where matters of positive foreign policy are concerned. According to a statement issued to KNS, highlighting the need for continued dialogue and talks See NC on pg 11
Police denies Geelani’s allegations Baramulla, May 23, CNS: A day after Syed Ali Geelani alleged police of committing excesses in Baramulla town, Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir Range Ghulam Hassan Bhat Friday appealed the octogenarian leader to reveal the identity of that particular police officer who according to Geelani is harassing youth in the town and is allegedly forcing them to provide him mobile numbers of female folk. Geelani had Thursday alleged that a particular police officer from North Kashmir’s Baramulla town after arresting ‘innocent’ youth on the charges of stone-pelting seeks mobile numbers of females from them and later on allegedly call them during late hours and harass and annoy them. “Syed Ali Geelani should disclose the name of that police officer. He can reveal his name by any means and I assure him that departmental inquiry under law would be See Geelani on pg 11
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fire on the consulate early this morning from a nearby home. All the four attackers were gun downed in the ensuing gun battle. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. India has invested in some major infrastructure projects in Afghanistan like Salma hydroelectric dam in Herat province and the Afghan parliament building in Kabul. India’s development assistance programme for Afghanistan currently stands at USD two billion, making it the leading donor nation among all regional countries. Afghanistan has experienced a rise in the Taliban attacks as foreign troops plan to withdraw from the wartorn country by the end of the year. In August last year, a failed bombing against the Indian Consulate in Jalalabad city near the border with Pakistan killed nine people, including six children. No Indian officials were hurt. The Indian Embassy in Kabul was attacked twice in 2008 and 2009 that left 75 people dead.
Condemned condemned the attack and said India will continue to support Afghanistan in its brave fight against terrorism. Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi has also condemned militant attack on Indian consulate in Herat province of Afghanistan. Modi has spoken to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on the phone regarding the attack on Indian consulate in Herat. In a tweet, Modi said Karzai assured him that he will do everything to protect India’s Missions in Afghanistan. Modi said India salutes the efforts of its security personnel and Afghan security forces for their valiant efforts to fight the militants.
Work Indian nationals in the consulate. Referring to the earlier militant attacks on the Indian diplomatic missions in Afghanistan, President Karzai has expressed hope that such attacks will not weaken the commitment of the two countries to work together, particularly in combating the menace of militancy. Herat is the capital of the province with the same name that borders Iran. A hydroelectric dam named SALAMA, being constructed by India on the river Harirud in Chisti Sharif District of the province is nearing completion in the province. The project is one of the most important development initiatives of India in Afghanistan. On completion, it will generate 42 megawatt electricity along with irrigation facility to 40,000 hectares of agricultural land in the area.
Troopers Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Soura for treatment. Reports said that the army personnel went berserk after coming out from police station and started beating everyone who came on their way. “I tried to stop them but they beat me to pulp. I was helpless and couldn’t do anything,” Sarpanch Sonamarg Nazir Ahmed told CNS adding that these uncontrolled army men thrashed passengers, shopkeepers and pedestrians. Eyewitnesses said that these army personnel smashed the windowpanes of various vehicles including a Kashmir University bus (JK01N-5431). Soon after the incident, all the shops and business establishments got shut and hundreds of people took to streets and assembled in front of police station Sonamarg. Amid pro-police and anti-army slogans, the protestors demanded the immediate arrest of these assailants. The protests spread to Gadibal area, one kilometre away from Sonamarg after some HAWAS personnel allegedly misbehaved with some females working in the fields. People staged a massive protests and demanded action against those army men. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, Abdul Gani Mir told CNS that if proved strict action would be taken against the erring army personnel. “We have sent a team there to assess the situation and law will take its own course,” he said.
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Shabir law wherein on the complaint of the female medico, FIR was registered against Khan in police station Shaheed Gunj under section 354 and 509 RPC.The counsel defending the complainant argued that the police charge sheeted Khan as per the law and that the cat was against the humanity and against the protocol of the minister. Court later scheduled the next date of hearing on May 26, 2014. (KNS)
Budgam, May 23 : Senior PDP leader and MP designate Tariq Hameed Karra today said the results of the recent Lok Sabha polls have sent across a loud and clear message to the political parties in J&K that they should either perform or perish. He said the post-poll scenario would infuse fresh accountability in the state’s political setup which is good in the larger interest of the people.“The results are a wake-up call for all the political parties that they can’t take the people for a ride through hollow slogans as has been happening in the past,” Karra said while addressing a series of thanksgiving pub-
lic meetings in Chrar-e-Sharief Assembly segment of Srinagar-Budgam Parliamentary constituency wherefrom he was elected to the Lok Sabha by defeating National Conference president and former Union Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah.According to a statement issued to KNS, while accusing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of having wasted 6 years of J&K through misgovernance and non-performance and putting a virtual freeze on development, Karra said if anything, the present government would be remembered as the darkest era of governance in JK for facilitating hundreds of innocent killings.
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injuries. As the news about the clashes spread, shopkeepers downed their shutters while business establishments got closed. The people from a particular community burnt down tryres on the road and blocked the traffic. As a precautionary measure, authorities imposed curfew in the town. A top police official said that the hunt has been launched to nab the ‘erring’ auto driver. “Curfew was imposed as a precautionary measure. Situation was brought under control after a minor incident of stone-pelting,” he said. (CNS)
NC between New Delhi and Islamabad, Sheikh Nazir Ahmed said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were both the biggest beneficiaries of peace between the two countries and were also unfortunately the worst victims of animosity between the two neighbors. Sheikh Nazir said that both countries should understand the importance of mutual cooperation for the entire South Asian Region and especially for the people of J&K and take bold, paradigm initiatives to come closer to each other in an era of growth and development.
Kupwara 01 UBGL, 13 rounds of UBGL, 03 IEDs circuit along with approximately 100 grams of explosive, 04 hand grenades and other equipment. Earlier on 22 May 14 at 1700hrs, during another joint operation a hideout was busted in Okhapani forests in Handwara area of District Kupwara which resulted into recovery of huge quantity of administrative stores which includes over 100 Kgs of dry ration, cooking oil, condiments and other stores required for construction of hideout. (KNS)
initiated against that officer and if proved, action would be accordingly taken,” DIG North Kashmir told CNS adding that Deputy Commissioner Baramulla has already made it clear that not a single person from Baramulla approached him with regard to alleged harassment they are facing at the hands of a particular police officer. DIG Baramulla while refuting the allegations levelled by Geelani that police is committing excesses in Baramulla said that those days passed when police was using stick and other means. “Police neither beat any accused physically nor it indulge in torture. Geelani alleged that some Ashiq Qadir could not stand properly because of police thrashing but the fact is that the accused is a healthy person and he is fit and fine in the lock up. He can himself talk to that accused to know the reality,” Bhat said. He appealed people to approach him if they have any grievances or complaints with regard to any police official. (CNS)
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drive in a bigger way in North Kashmir,” he said. He said that initial investigations have revealed that most of the drug addicts indulge in stone-pelting incidents. “It is a dangerous trend that drug addicts are turning out to be the stone-pelters. Majority of the youth that police arrested for stone-pelting charges have turned out as drug addicts,” he said adding that police will do everything possible for them to keep them aloof from drug menace. (CNS)
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sinking now. We don’t care who wins and losses. We just want justice to be delivered. If Omar is sincere let him bring the culprits to book otherwise, the parents of all those who have lost their children are depressed and suffering from various metal diseases.” Abdul Qayoom, father of slain Umar Qayoom told KNS that from the last four years he his moving from pillar to post just to register an FIR against the killing of his son on August 25, 2010. “Even the government failed to register an FIR, let alone punishing the guilty.” He stated that he for several times have requested Omar Abdullah via faxes- asking him to order the registration of FIR in his son’s killing but couldn’t get any answer. “I even met Mustafa Kamal, he assured help but nothing was done.”
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Efforts afoot for developing tourism related infrastructure at tourist destinations: Mir SRINAGAR, MAY 23- The Government has initiated various steps for providing the best possible services to the tourists visiting the State by developing tourism related infrastructure at the tourist destinations of the State.
the meeting. The Minister said that the result of measures taken for creation and up-gradation of tourism infrastructure have increased the influx of tourists in the state. He said tourism being the main-
tend better services to the tourists visiting the State making their stay comfortable and enjoyable. Threadbare discussion was held on various issues including the developmental activities being carried out under
are 1771 registered ponny-walas operating within the GDA jurisdiction. The financial and physical targets of the JKSCCC were also discussed in the meeting.
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The Minister Tourism Mr.Kangan stay of state’s economy needs be pro-Ganderbal the jurisdiction of GDA, soft-loan policy Lone for News Agency Khan NewstoAgency Ghulam Ahmad MirGulzar said this while ad- Soura moted both nationally and internationally for hoteliers, guest house owners and News Agency Zahid Book Depot Chadoora dressing a meeting Tariq convened to review adding that this would go a long way in other tourism related services providers, News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta the functioning of Gulmarg Development providing employment opportunities to registration and issuance of computerized Muzaffar Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Authority (GDA) here today. Ali News Agency youth in the State. cards to ponny-walas, guides and helpers Abdullah News Agency Sikendar News Agency Chowk The Minister for Agriculture Mr. Lal Chowk The Tourism Minister asked the Lal working at GDA. News Agency Chowkrelated service Raina News Agency Ghulam Hassan MirGupkari was also present in Lal tourism providers to ex-Gund Kangan The meeting was informed that there
Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Magam Dar News Agency Beerwah Reshi News Agency Safapora Basharat News Agency Bandipora Altaf News Agency Pulwama Jeelani News Agency Baramulla SRINAGAR, MAY 23:Speaker, Jammu and KashShahThe News Agency Kupwara mir Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mubarak Gul today disYounis News Agency Langate tributed cheques worth Rs 2.05 lakh among the fire NewsPalpora.Interacting Agency Islamabad with victims of PamposhReshi Colony, Turray News Agency Tralevery pospeople on the occasion, Mr Gul assured them Rahi News Agency Kulgam sible aid from the government. He directed the Housing Board Corporation start Agency construction work on 12 RahtoNews Byepass
Speaker distributes cheques worth Rs 2.05 lakh among fire victims
new houses in Pamposh Colony at the earliest which has been estimated to the tune of Rs 30 lakhs.
Department of Information condoles demise of Saleem Pandit’s father SRINAGAR, MAY 23- The Department of Information, has expressed heartfelt condolences with Mr. Saleem Pandit, Special Correspondent Times of India, over the demise of his father Mr. Ghulam Mohammad Pandit who has been associated with Information Department.
Rashid News Agency Dalgate Hilal News Agency Budgam Bhat News Agency Chadoora Zargar News Agency Kunzar Bashir News Agency Sumbal Saleem News Agency Pattan Reyaz News Agency Pampore Javaid News Agency Qazigund G.M News Agency Sopore SRINAGAR, MAY 23Asserting that the government underSultan News Agencyhas Handwara taken several measures for upSheikh News Agency Islamabad grading the infrastructure capacThree Way News Agency Tral ities of the Technical Education Badru News Agency Bijbehara Department, the Minister of State NewsEducation, Agency Arwani forMalik Technical Mr. ViNews Agency Kargil karShaheen Rasool has said that the same
Among others, Secretary Tourism Mr. Zaffar Ahmad Bhat, Director Tourism, Kashmir, MD JKTDC, MD JK State Cable Car Corporation, Chief Executive Officer Gulmarg Development Authority, besides other officers of Tourism and GDA attended the meeting.
Several measures undertaken for technically training youth: Vikar
would go long way in providing technical skills to the youth so that they can set up their own income generating units and help in creating employment opportunities for themselves and others. The Minister was addressing officers during a review meeting convened to discuss the status of construction of various polytechnics and other related infrastructural assets being created for upgradation of the technical education department.
Secretary Technical Education, Mr. Parveez Malik, Director Technical Education, Mr. Parveez Khateeb, MD Housing Board, Mr. Ram Paul, MD JKPCC, Mr. Baghat, Secretary Technical Education Board, Chief Engineer, R&B Kashmir and other senior officers of Technical Education and various executing agencies were present in the meeting. Mr. Vikar directed the officers to speed up the work on the various polytechnics being constructed across the state, so that they can be formally inaugurated and thrown open to the prospective students. He said that the measure would go a long way in augmenting the Technical Education Department so that the youth living
in various far-flung and remote areas are provided the much needed technical education for enabling them to set up their own income generating units besides making them technically qualified for getting absorbed in various local and multinational companies. The Minister said that the government has already sent several hundred youth to different states for equipping them with the latest technical knowledge so that they can be absorbed in various companies outside the state as well. He said that the government has identified technical education as one of the thrust sectors and in this regard several schemes have been launched for the augmentation of the same
Speaker reviews ongoing SDA, Sports Council works of Edigah
Directs for face-lifting of shopping complex at Nallamar SRINAGAR, MAY 23: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mubarak Gul has directed the authorities of Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) to start face-lifting of shopping complex at Nallamar. He also asked them to construct three sanitary units on modern lines in Eidgah Constituency. These directions were given by the Speaker while chairing a meeting with the officers of SDA here convened to review the status of the overall progress of the works executed by the Authority in the Eidgah Constituency. Threadbare discussion was held on construction of temporary sheds, dispensary and community hall. While discussing the issue of rehabilitation of 22 families
those who will be dislocated due to construction work on beautification of Jehlum, the Speaker asked the Vice Chairman, SDA Mr. Shafat Noor Barlass to identify the land for these families so that the plots are allotted to them at the earliest. In another meeting held with the officers and engineers of Sports Council with regard to sports facilities for the youth of the area, the Speaker directed the authorities of Sports Council to ensure necessary renovation works of Madre-Meharban Sports Stadium. He also asked them to develop playing fields at Sangam, Goripora and Palpora. Mr. Gul also called for organizing cricket and football tournaments for the youth of the area.
Govt. issues notification for setting up of five new Medical SRINAGAR, May 23: The process for setting up of five new Medical Colleges in the State has been formally set off with the issuance of notification by the Health & Medical Education Department of the J&K Government. It may be recalled that the State and Central Governments have already announced setting up of these Medical Colleges in the State. The places where these Medical Colleges are expected to be set up include Anantnag and Baramulla in Kashmir province, Doda, Kathua and Rajouri in Jammu province. These Medical Colleges are being established under the centrally sponsored scheme of “Establishment of New Medical Colleges Attached with District/Referral Hospitals”. As per the notification, each college will have an intake capacity of 100 admissions at the under-graduate level (MBBS) for which a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between the Government of India (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) and the State Government has been already signed. Already, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din has set things in motion for starting these college from the coming academic session. The Minister has already inspected all the five proposed sites and impressed upon the authorities to ensure that these colleges are operationalised before the start of the coming academic session. The Government has also appointed Nodal Officers to make these colleges functional. These are Dr. Kaisar Ahmad, Nodal Officer for Anantnag Medical College; Dr. Javed Choudhary, Nodal Officer for Baramulla Medical College; Dr. Bela Mahajan, Nodal Officer for Doda Medical College; Dr. Shashi Gupta, Nodal Officer for Kathua Medical College and Dr. Farooq Geelani, Nodal Officer for Rajouri Medical College.
‘Significant publication in a maiden field’ Academy brings out anthology on Children’s literature in Kashmiri SRINAGAR, MAY 23- Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages has brought out a two-volume anthology on children’s literature in Kashmiri. Titled ‘Kaeshri Shuir Adabetch Sombran [Collection of Children’s Literature in Kashmiri]’, the book devotes a volume each to prose and verse and is the first comprehensive publication on the subject in Kashmiri language. Noted writer and scholar, Ghulam Nabi Aatash has compiled the anthology. The compiler has put in hard labour in identifying the relevant material and writing a comprehensive introduction to both volumes. The publication is a major step towards promoting children’s literature in a language spoken by a vast majority of the population of Jammu & Kashmir. It comprises about 650 pages in two parts and contains various aspects of children’s literature penned by noted poets and writers. Secretary Academy, Khalid Bashir Ahmad, described the publication as of significant import in view of the fact that children’s literature in Kashmiri is more or less a maiden field. Writers have not paid much attention towards this genre of literature resulting in the dearth of material on the subject. The Academy is working on a comprehensive publication programme in various languages spoken in the State. The latest arrivals in Kashmiri include Masnavi Gulbadan written about a century ago by Abdur Rahim Aama, Masnavi Mehr-oMah by Akram Baqal Daedlad and an important publication on Kashmiri Marsiya [elegy] titled Kaeshri Marsiyuk Safar - Shahmiri Duare Pethe Pathan Duaras Taam [The Journey of Kashmiri Elegy – From Shahmiri Period to Pathan Period] written by Maqbool Sajid.
A selfish attitude on your part won’t be tolerated today, regardless of the circumstances, Gemini. Don’t make it worse for yourself by pretending that you don’t notice others’ hurt feelings. People are likely to be extra sensitive today, so be careful about trying to impose your will on someone who really wants nothing more than an ear to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.
Cancer June 22-July 22
You could find the hardest person to face is you, Cancer. You tend toward introspection, and you may find yourself shrinking into self-recrimination. You could analyze the important people in your life and yet fail to address the one you really need to look at – you. As you continually strive for perfection, give yourself proper credit. Do something nice for yourself today.
Leo
July 23-August 22 Take advantage of the creative energy in the air today, Leo. Keep your hands moving and your imagination flowing toward something fun and artistic. If you begin to doubt your work, you may fall down a spiral of creative blockage. Don’t get into the habit of constantly judging the quality or outcome of your work. Give yourself free rein to open up and explore whatever comes to mind.
Virgo August 23-September 22
Your sixth sense is right on target, Virgo, so trust your instincts today. You’re likely to connect with someone in a wonderful partnership that will help you foster the very plan you want to develop now. Stay close to those things that resonate strongly with your morals. The answer is in front of you; you don’t have to search too far afield in order to find it.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Take a break from your routine, Libra. You might feel like you’re leading an army into battle as you strive for new adventures and conquer new realms. Make sure you take a bit of time out today to stop and let your troops rest. You deserve a little rest yourself. Use this moment of stillness to form your plan of attack so you’re sure about how to proceed.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 The key for you is to minimize your daily drama as much as possible, Scorpio. You may not realize how much you cripple yourself by the way you exaggerate every aspect of your life. Try not to give so much of your attention to things that really don’t matter much. Petty jealousy and gossip about other people’s lives are especially irrelevant in your world.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Be careful of advertising yourself as someone who is so strong and mentally competent that you’re capable of handling everything, Sagittarius. Take note that the strongest mule on the trail usually ends up carrying the most weight. Your emotions are more sensitive than you may think, and certainly more than you demonstrate to others. Be honest about the way you feel and not just the way you think.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Things should flow well for you today with very little effort on your part, Capricorn. Take note that if any quarrel arises, it’s an indication that the person you’re arguing with isn’t necessarily the right person to deal with or confide in. Emotional issues are likely to be the hardest ones to overcome, but this shouldn’t be a problem for you. You have the ability to work through these like a pro.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
This is meant to be a nice, relaxing day, so treat it as such, Aquarius. There’s no need for you to plan any great strategy at this time. Try to take it easy and not indulge in any unnecessary stress. This is your time to enjoy the moment. Don’t tax your mind by overanalyzing everything that comes your way. Go with the flow and have a great time regardless of what you end up doing.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Your sensual nature is heightened, Pisces, and you’ll find yourself engaged in tender moments and languid peacefulness in the company of others. Soothe your soul by letting yourself slip into situations that give you the emotional freedom to do or say whatever comes to mind. Life should be like a love poem written by a great master. Accept the good energy that comes your way.
EDITORIAL/ OPINION Declining work culture- very harmful for society
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he last over two decades have destroyed the work culture in the valley so much that now it looks beyond repairs. The frequent strikes, hartals, imposition of restrictions and inflow of easy money has made everybody a lazy cat particularly Govt. employees in addition to their earned leave, casual leave, compensatory off, paid holidays on account of hartal calls given by separatists come around 65 to 70 in a year on an average. Even sitting idle for over a quarter in a year these, employees are not satisfied and remain absent from their duties frequently, causing inconvenience to general public for whose service they are appointed. Very often we of hear the news of suspension of dozens of employees in view of their unauthorised absence from their duties. On one side they take their duty very lightly and seem to be unconcerned about the problems of the people who face the brunt of their salaries in way of taxes and on the other side they go on their own strikes demanding exorbitant perks, salaries. If we calculate these strike days, no employee works more than six months in a year. The durbar move employees who are no less than lords’ further avail 20 days paid leaves while moving from Srinagar to Jammu and from Jammu to Srinagar. They work only five days a week and enjoy their life with frequent holidays, strike days, hartal days, curfew days and what not. Strangely except few suspensions here and there which are normally revoked after some time under pressure from politicians, unions and quarters no stern action is taken against these unauthorised absentees. Despite State Govts, announcements that no official will be spared if he remains on unauthorised absence from the office, nothing concrete is being done in reality. As per the service rules are concerned it is imperative for every employee to be punctual and serve the people with dedication. It is because of this that there is a column in the annual confidential report for punctuality and the reporting officer has to mention in the report whether the employee is punctual or not. The absence of the employee from his office disrupts the whole chain of work and causes enormous difficulties to general public. It is unfortunate that deteriorating work culture has affected the whole governmental work system and it is because of this that delays are caused in delivering essential services to public. It is unethical and against the spirit of every religion if somebod y dually does not perform to the best satisfaction of the society. The declining work culture has affected every office-from judiciary to law enforcing agencies, from revenue dept to education, from health care to public works, it is showing its teeth everywhere. If stringent steps are not taken by Govt. on time, it will further deteriorate and one day the whole administrative machinery will collapse.
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Srinagar, Saturday 24 May 2014
The Girl Child Investing in the Future W
elcome to the world of the girl child. Her story across India is promising yet gloomy, hopeful yet mired in despair. A girl child is the hand that rocks the cradle, the procreator, and the mother of tomorrow. A woman shapes the destiny of civilization. Indian history is full of examples of successful women who have been leaders in various walks of life. Yet the irony is that a creation as beautiful as the girl child is also one of the gravest concerns facing India due to many cultural factors. Realising this, Indian governments have undertaken progressive legislation and have implemented several schemes from time to time. Yet more needs to be done not only to ensure her survival and also to help her realise her full potential. One such effort initiated by the United Progressive Alliance Government in 2008 is the observance of National Girl Child Day on January 24 every year. he reason January 24 was chosen is that on this day in 1966 Mrs. Indira Gandhi took over as the first woman Prime Minister of India. Children in the age group 0–6 years constitute around 158 million of the population of India as per the 2011 census. These children in the age group of 0-6 are future human resource of the country. Then, why celebrate just National Girl Child Day? The reason is obvious: the girl child continues to be the most vulnerable member of Indian society. The 2011 Census shows that there has been an improvement in social indicators such as literacy and the gender gap in effective literacy development rate and that the overall sex ratio has improved from 933 to 940. However, at an age-group wise dis-aggregated level, the Census shows a decline in the ratio of girls per thousand boys in the 0 to 6 age group, i.e. in the Child Sex Ratio as compared to 914 in 2011 from 927 in the 2001 Census. The latest Census clearly shows that decline in Child Sex Ratio has now been witnessed in as many as 22 States and 5 Union Territories. The National Family Health Survey-3 data on under nutrition in children below 5 years had already flagged that 43 per cent of girls are under-nourished.
Through this campaign, the government has highlighted the inequalities encountered by the girl child. National Girl Child Day: Objectives Armed with more than half a dozen objectives, the government, along with other stakeholders, is trying to ensure the girl child survives and succeeds with dignity and respect in a male-dominated society. · To increase the awareness and offer new opportunities to the girl child. · To remove all the inequalities faced by the girl children. · To ensure that every girl child is getting proper respect, human rights and value in the Indian society. · To work against diminishing the child sex ratio and fight the social stigma against the girl child. · To initiate couple towards the girl child by increasing awareness about the importance and role of the girl child. · To address the girl children issues associated to their health, education, nutrition etc. · To propagate the gender equality What will National Girl Child Day celebrations achieve? It attempts to attack the prevailing mindset and ensure that even before a girl is born she is not viewed as a burden and that she does not becomes a victim of violence or female foeticide. Legislative Measures For meeting these challenges, the government is stressing on the importance of three ‘A’s, i.e. Advocacy, Awareness and Affirmative action. Some of the important legislative measures taken so far include:· Banning Sex determination during pregnancy and Policies & programmes for rewarding the girl child · Restricting Child marriages · Improving Antenatal care for all the pregnant women · Introduction of “Save the Girl Child” scheme · Free and compulsory primary school education for both boys and girls till 14 years of age. · Reservation of 1/3 seats in the local government for women. · School children are well availed with the uniforms, noon meal and educational materials and schemes of higher learning for SC and ST girls.
· Balwadi-cum-creeches. · The Open Learning System has been established for easiness to the girls of backward areas. · Self-Help Groups initiated in various states is helping girls in rural areas access better livelihood opportunities Other Affirmative Actions The Women and Child Development Ministry had implemented a scheme called “Dhanalaksmi” to make cash transfer to the girl child family to fulfil the basic needs such as immunization, birth registration, school enrolment and maintenance up to the Class VIII. Another equally important scheme is the ‘Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG)–‘Sabla’, a Centrally-sponsored scheme introduced in the year 2010-11 on a pilot basis. Sabla aims at all-round development of adolescent girls of 11-18 years (with a focus on out of school girls) and is being implemented in 205 districts from all the States/UTs. Kishori Shakti Yojana (KSY) implemented since 2006-07 as a component under the centrally sponsored Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme seeks to empower adolescent girls in terms of nutritional, health and family care, learning life skills and going back to school. Currently KSY is being implemented in 6118 blocks in the country. Financial Empowerment To commemorate National Girl Child Day in 2014, India Post is launching a special drive for opening of new Saving Bank (SB) accounts in the name of each girl child. The drive starts from January 24 and will conclude on 28. The objective of the drive is to secure the future of girl child by motivating them to open a small savings bank account. This facility is available in all 4480 Post offices of North Karnataka Region covering all villages. Under this scheme, each account fetches 4 percent interest per annum and depositor can make any number of transactions. The executives will visit all schools to help each school going girl child to have one SB account in her name. Protecting Against Sexual abuse The Integrated Child Protection Scheme being implemented since 2009-10 and Childline services is also addressing the issue of safety and security of girl child in India.
Top policy makers realised how child abuse is shrouded in secrecy and there is a conspiracy of silence around the entire subject. In 2005 the Ministry of Women and Child Development undertook a study to examine the extent and magnitude of child abuse in India. As a result a special law - the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 - was passed by Parliament in May, 2012 to address this issue. Child Budgeting Child Budgeting introduced in the Union Budget for 2008-09 by the UPA government aims at providing for Schemes for the Welfare of Children. Initially it covered the “Demands for Grants” with child-specific schemes from Ministries of Women and Child Development, Human Resource Development, Health and Family Welfare, Labour and Employment, Social Justice & Empowerment, Tribal Affairs, Minority Affairs, Youth Affairs and Sports. Currently the ‘Child Budgeting’ statement covers 18 “Demands for Grants” from Union Ministries/ Departments of Atomic Energy, Industrial Policy, Posts, Telecommunication, and Information and Broadcasting among others), marking a significant increase from an initial Budget. This along with the Gender Budgeting is likely to improve opportunities for girl child to survive and succeed in India. National Child Policy Resolution Adopted To affirm its commitment to the rights based approach in addressing the continuing and emerging challenges in the situation of children, the Government of India had adopts this Resolution on the National Policy for Children, 2013. The document calls for a comprehensive review of this Policy once in five years in consultation with all stakeholders, including children. The Ministry of Women and Child Development will lead the review process. Conclusion Protecting a girl child in India should not be limited to observing National Girl Child Day every year. Instead armed with strong legislative measures, the governments and other stakeholders - the community, civil society, business houses, neighbourhood and parents – must play a strong role to secure a safe life for the girl child in order to build a better society, better future and a better India.
Water not a Want but a Need Save Water Save Energy W
ater water everywhere, not a drop to drink, was the starting line of the chapter “Water” in the science book, during my schooling. Our life has changed a lot, and we find technological advancements in every sphere of life. We have electronic gadgets everywhere around, which need electricity. When electricity is not available, they become useless but still we are able to live without them. But no one can even think of living without water for a day. At present the biggest need for the survival of life on the planet is to conserve water. Around the globe World Water Day is being observed on 22nd March since 1993. This day is primarily devoted to implement United Nations recommendations on clean drinking water, sustain safe drinking water facilities, conservation of water, sustaining fresh water bodies and to promote concrete activities within the countries regarding the world’s fresh water resources. International World Water Day tries to remind people about the significance of fresh water and to promote sustainability for fresh water resources. Organizations all around the world use World Water day to promote awareness about clean water and sustainable aquatic habitats. Also as a day to focus public attention on the critical water issues of the present era. Moving towards Indian scenario, the country receives abundant amount of rain, but factors like increase in population, is among the main reasons of water scarcity to the country. Due to population increase, natural resources are consumed more. A large number of water bodies local ponds, lakes, rivers and reservoirs get polluted and depleted. At present a considerable amount of water of the country’s population lack access to safe drinking water. Also, Indian agriculture is rain fed. The goals and success of agriculture in India are based on availability of water, mostly rain water. Good amount of rain means a good crop harvest.
Preserving rain water is must and ensuring that almost no toxic material present should get mixed with rain water, which can eventually pollute it as well as the water body in which it eventually flows. In the light of the above, it is a general understanding that, there is a need of water conservation in the country and the major issues with regard to water usage in India can be summed up as under:1. To ensure safe drinking water to rural and urban house holds 2. To sustain safe drinking water facilities. 3. The restoration/ clean water bodies both in villages and cities. 4. Water conservation. Every year, The World Water Day emphasizes on a different aspect of freshwater. This year the theme of the World Water Day is Water and Energy. As water and energy are related to each other and both are necessary for the survival of our planet. To generate energy particularly hydro electric and thermal power we need water
resources. In order to keep the water and energy relationship alive, an emphasis needs to be placed on increasing the water conservation and to preserve the natural water bodies for energy production today as well as in future. There is also a need to increase the efficiency of water with regard to energy production. To produce energy water is required and to provide water you need energy. Due to this inter-connection between water and energy, deficiency of any of the two creates problem for the other. If water resources, meant for the production of electricity get depleted, it will certainly cause a decrease in electricity generation. At present there is a tremendous need for appliances which are energy efficient, if appliances are able to save electric energy, it in turn means they are saving water. Many of us may think as to what an individual can do to conserve water, and this thinking of many of us leads to wastage of water daily. In today’s world we are in a rat race to construct big house with lavish bathrooms, but we forget to think that without water they are useless. We go on using water more than what is required to us. We as individuals can at least use water in a proper manner in our homes and places of work. Many a times, water taps on road sides, are seen running and water is wasted, we pass without bothering to close it. We should think on these issues and try to conserve water in whatever way it is possible for us in our daily life. Use of electricity should also be limited to our need and not want; electric appliances should be used only when needed.One bulb will give us enough light, so what is the need to switch on multiple lights. We should make sure to minimize switching on lights and other electric appliances unnecessarily any time. With this we shall not only be able to conserve electricity but in turn we will also conserve water.
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