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Despondent parties trying to negate the achievements of Govt: Sagar
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Arjun important to me
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Gives gift to abhishek
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Social Welfare deptt for empowerment of physically challenged and needy people: Sakina
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Lolab Gun Battle
2 died, 4 injured in road mishaps Srinagar, Feb 25: Two persons died while 04 others were injured in different road traffic accidents across the valley. According to a police statement issued to KNS, Mohammad Amin Khan son of Mohammad Yousuf Khan resident of Chanhar Gutlibagh who was injured on 21/02/2014 when a Santro car hit him at Bypass Manigam, succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS Soura, Srinagar. A bus bearing registration number JK13B/1855 driven by Mehraj-uddin Tarmar son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Nai Basti Tral hit and injured a pedestrian Assadullah Najar son of Umer See Died On Page 11..
2 structures damaged in fire Srinagar, Feb 25: Fire broke out in a police building at Warnow, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kulgam. According to a police press note issued to KNS, the said building was completely gutted in the incident. The cause of the fire is believed to be due to leakage of gas. Police has registered a case in this regard. Meanwhile, fire broke out in the shop of Bashir Ahmad Ahanger son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Maisuma at Red Cross Road Maisuma. In this incident the shop and some accessories got damaged. The cause of the fire is believed to be due to electric short circuit. See Fire On Page 11..
Inside story ‘Unfair distribution’ of backward status Sail residents’ stage protest
Srinagar, Feb 25, CNS: Days after the reports that Kulgam, the home district of Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Ittoo and Ramban, the native district of her junior Minister Vikar Rasool, have got a major share of the villages declared as backward by the Government in the past five years, protestors of Sail Beerwah Tuesday staged a massive protest in Press Enclave Srinagar demanding backward status to their area.
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On Edit Page Catch them young Poverty is a big curse. The society has been divided between haves and haves not. Due to economic liberalization a new class of neo-rich is emerging which is exploiting all kinds of channels to earn fast buck to stand equal to the affluent class. They adopt all kind of unscrupulous means for easy money. Employing children in industries and exploiting child labour for their vested interests is no inhibition for them. Catch them young is their dictum for aiming success in their trade by hook or crook. Most of the children below the age of 18 years are seen working in industries like carpet, glass, garments, brick kiln, stone quarries, fire crackers etc. Though as per law the employment of children in hazardous occupations is a cognizable offence, and the
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All militants belonged to Pakistan: Army
Claims the presence of more ultras in the region Srinagar, Feb 25: Claiming that the seven ultras killed by the forces during the gun battle on Monday belonged to militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba, Army Tuesday maintained that no one among the slain militants is a local. According to the reports received by KNS, addressing the hurriedly convened press conference at Lalpora, Lolab, GOC Kilo Force S.K.Sunny stated that the forces recovered some vital evidences from the slain militants that reveal that they have the origin from Pakistan. Claiming that the militants were active in the region since long time, the GOC informed the press that the Army considers the killing of the militants a ‘big’ success. “We faced lot of hardships while tracking them down, due to the bad weather and high altitudes, it was a real tough time for the forces.” However we were successful in gunning them down, he added. The Army informed further that more militants could be present in the dense Lolab forests and that the massive search hunts is on so that no ultra could be allowed to break the cordon laid down by the forces. (KNS)
Lolab erupts over ‘militant’ killings CRPF officer, ASI among a dozen injured in clashes
Srinagar, Feb 25: Authorities on Tuesday clamped curfew in Lalpora area of north Kashmir’s Lolab Valley after massive anti-India protests broke out against the killings of seven alleged militants in an encounter with army on Monday. At least a dozen people, including two senior
Taj inaugurates drug de-addiction center, electronic networking at GMC Jammu, Feb 25: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din today inaugurated drug de-addiction center at Psychiatry Diseases Hospital Jammu. He also inaugurated the electronic networking linkage of Government Medical College, Jammu. This is the first phase of project which would make the admission of patients to different wards on line and connect them with the drug store and other laboratories of the hospital. With this the clinicians would be able to have direct on line access to bio chemical labs and availability of drugs in the hospital. Ad-
dressing the gathering on the occasion, Mr. Taj said it has been his endeavor to improve the conditions of GMC, Jammu and SMGS Hospitals for which the department has been striving. He said many steps have been taken to improve the quality of services at the tertiary care hospitals of the State. The Minister said with the making of admissions on line at the hospital, patients would come to know about the availability of doctors and medicines in the hospital instantly and the status of their treatment would also be available with them. Mr. Taj further said the addition of Super Specialty Hospital at Jammu to the treatment chart for the patients would go a long way in delivering better services to people who won’t have to go outside the state for treatment. Principal GMC, Jammu, Prof. Shashi Gupta and other senior faculty members were present on the occasion. (KNS)
CRPF and police officers were injured in the violent clashes. On Tuesday, army had claimed to have killed a group of seven militants in a fierce encounter in Dardpora forests. The army, however, didn’t identify See Lolab On Page 11..
Mirwaiz demands impartial probe Srinagar, Feb 25: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday sought an impartial probe into Lolab encounter wherein army claimed to have killed seven militants whose bodies were handed over the locals for burial. In a telephonic statement to KNS, Mirwaiz said that given the past experience of encounters that were later proved ‘stage managed’, a probe through an independent agency must be ordered into the Lolab encounter. Mirwaiz's demand comes a day after, the army and police claimed to have killed seven militants in a fierce gun battle that started in Lolab forests in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. (KNS)
Polls this time a unique opportunity for JK people’ Voting not be influenced by slogans but performance: Mufti Jammu, Feb 25: Seeking a clear mandate for his party, former Chief Minister and Patron Peoples Democratic Party Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Tuesday asserted that Lok Sabha and Assembly polls this year would be a unique opportunity for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who in past were constantly under the burden of single party dominance. According to a party statement issued to KNS, addressing a well attended public meeting at Patoli Brahmna, here this afternoon, Sayeed said that emergence of Peoples Democratic Party as a credible alternate provides a unique opportunity to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to invest in the vision of development, prosperity and peace. “Earlier it used to be single dominant party, which had developed monopoly and exploited people for its own political and vested interest but today the people have a choice to accept and reject a political party on the basis of performance and vision,” he said. People, he said, have a clear choice this time as they have report card of each political party before them. “The voting this time will not be influenced by slogans but by hard evident performance by different parties”. The PDP patron said that people have before them the clear vision and performance of PDP in both government and in opposi-
tion. “PDP had not a long stint in the power but even than the people have before them the non-compromising conduct of the party on corruption, the capacity to govern and implement a vision before them in comparison to the years of mis-governance, corruption, nepotism and scams,” he said adding
that it will be now the people to chose between the parties, which have the capability and vision. He said that the state could be poised for a big change on all fronts, if the people give a decisive mandate to PDP. The problems, he said, are common to all the regions and people are suffering equally and time has come when a point of conversion has to be found. Unemployed, power deficit, development deficit, ailing health, dilapidated roads and poverty are See Mufti On Page 11..
President addresses 5th Foundation Day of PGIMER, RML Hospital
Rs. 1,11,000 Cr released to 35 Stats/Uts for medical infrastructure: Azad Azad inaugurates residential block at Lady Hardinge Medical College New Delhi, February 25: The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad, inaugurated the Residential Block at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), here Tuesday. The Foundation stone of the Residential Block was laid by the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on 3rd November, 2012. The Residential Block includes 30 Type-IV Qtrs, 30 Type-III Qtrs and 128 Rooms of Resident Doctors Hostel constructed with a cost of Rs 37 crores. Speaking at the occasion Azad said 3,000 patients are treated See College On Page 11..
New Delhi, Feb 25: The President, Pranab Mukherjee addressed the 5th Foundation Day Celebration of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Tuesday. He also gave away degrees and awards to the PG top-
pers of the institute. Speaking at the occasion, the President said that RML has evolved into a State of Art and Tertiary care hospital. The PGIMER was established 6 years back with 28 PG and 2 Super Specialty seats. Now it has 101 PG seats and 20
Dr. Farooq chairs DLVMC Ganderbal Urges officers to work with devotion
Srinagar, Feb 25: The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah urged upon one and all particularly officers to work with more zeal and enthusiasm while implementing developmental and welfare schemes sponsored by State and Central governments in the State. Emphasizing for percolate maximum benefit of such schemes to the common masses, Dr Farooq enjoined upon the officers to put in their efforts with dedication and honesty for the welfare of needy and common masses for the development, progress and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir. The Union Minister stated this while addressing District Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee (DLVMC) of Ganderbal district at SKICC here on Tuesday. Among others Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez and other district officers attended the meeting. In order
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to be self reliant in electricity resources and save money, the Minister advocated for installation of solar power plants in all government and semi government office complexes besides commercial and residential compounds so that load on conventional type of power resources. Underscoring the importance of education and healthcare sectors, Mr Abdullah stressed for ensuring best possible academic atmosphere and better healthcare facilities in the district. He stressed upon the concerned to provide better healthcare facilities to the patients and make best use of available. Responding to the demands put forth on the occasion, the Minister made announcement of providing Rs. 10 lakh for purchase of digital X-Ray machine and Rs. 15 lakh for purchase of Colour Doppler appliance from his MPLAD funds so that patients of the area are benefited. He also asked
for taking necessary measures for eradication of TB from upper reaches of the district and stressed for bringing awareness regarding precautionary measures to be taken among the people living in these areas It was given out in the meeting that about 90 percent funds allocated for health sector in the district have been utilized, rate of institutional delivery cases and sex ratio has increased, besides Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) has also been launched in the See Farooq On Page 11..
Super Specialty seats. He advised the students that this degree is the dividend of the nation’s investment in them and their will to serve people must always be unwavering. The President also said that NRHM was started in 2005 to take healthcare at the doorsteps of rural population. NRHM See Azad On Page 11..
Omar made government sub-servant to people on ground: Salman Sagar ‘People have acknowledged the qualities of true leader in him’ Srinagar, Feb 25 : Youth National Conference (YNC) Provincial president Salman Ali Sagar while addressing the youth convention at North Kashmir’s Kunzar stated that the landmark achievements of the Omar led government can never be ignored by the people for the times to come. In a statement to KNS, Salman stated stated that what in the past used to be the mirage for the people of the state has turned out to be a reality in the present government. He added that the Right to Information Act (RTI) in the state has made everyone account-
able before the masses and that people now have developed a feeling that the ‘anarchy and hooliganism’ that used to be the permanent feature here has been ended.Salman maintained that the public service guarantee act in the state has made government subservient to the people on ground and that the steps taken by Omar Abdullah in the regard will for sure be written in the golden leaves of the history.“Omar never succumbed the pressure of the outsiders neither he shows fantasies to the people. But what was real and objective, he achieved.” (KNS)
Panic in Pulwama village after woman dies of cancer, 4 more cases detected
Srinagar, Feb 25: Panic has gripped Lehjura area of Pulwama district where a woman has died of breast cancer, even as four more fresh cases of the deadly disease have surfaced setting alarm bells ringing in the health department,. A woman died of breast cancer, as a team of doctors sent to the area by the health department have detected four
more cases of breast cancer among the women, officials told GNS Tuesday. A five member team of doctors has been dispatched to the area by the directorate of health to assess the situation where panic has gripped the womenfolk. “There were five cancer patients. Among them wife of See Panic On Page 11..
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the slain militants causing anguish among the locals. Reports reaching GNS said that hundreds of people from Dardpora, Tikipora, Darpora, Rangwar Diver, and other areas assembled outside the police station Lalpora after rumors spread in the area that the slain militants were civilians, who had gone to the forests to collect the firewood. Chanting slogans, the protesters were asking cops to allow them to see the bodies. However, the cops refused to allow the people in the police station saying that the doctors were conducting post mortem of the bodies. As more people joined the protests, angry and curios protesters attacked the police station with stones and tried to barge in. Some protesters managed to sneak into the compound and set ablaze two police pickets, besides causing damage to at least half a dozen CRPF and police vehicles. Speaking to GNS over phone, Abdul Khaliq, who is the Sarpanch of Lalpora, said that the protests erupted after people demanded police to show the bodies of slain militants. “Some people had suspicion that the slain might be their dear ones, so in order to remove apprehensions they went to police station, but the police denied the permission”, he said. Official sources said that a senior officer of paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), an officer of Jammu and Kashmir Police, three other cops, and two media men were among the dozen people injured in clashes. The injured CRPF officer was identified as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Taasho Sahu of 98 Battalion, while the police officer was identified as Assistant Sub-inspector Abdul Majeed. The media persons have been identified as Amin War of Chandigarh-based The Tribune and Mubashir Hussain of New Delhi-based News24 Television. The car (DL4CND - 0725) of Daily Excelsior photo-journalist, Abid Nabi was also damaged during clashes. He said that his laptop and camera also got damaged. “We received one injured person. He had suffered minor injury,” Block Medical Officer (BMO) Sogam, Dr Tahir told GNS. Sources said that fearing more trouble, the authorities imposed curfew in the area. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Itrat Hussain told GNS that restrictions were imposed in Lalpora after people, who presumed the slain militants as civilians, tried to forcibly get into the police station to see the bodies. The people, he said, also hurled stones on the forces causing injuries to a few people. “Later, the bodies were given to the members of the Auqaf committee. All the slain militants were buried by the Auqaf. The situation is normal and well under control,” he added. Eyewitnesses said that more than ten thousand people participated in the funeral prayers of the slain men. Chanting pro-freedom and anti-India slogans, the slain ‘militants’ were buried in martyrs’ graveyard Ratanag. “Over 15000 people participated in the funeral prayers of the slain. Many people from far off villages also attended the last rites of the deceased men,” Sanaullah, member of the Lalpora Auqaf Committee told GNS Earlier in the day, the army said that all the slain militants were foreigners. The army and police also rubbished the claims that they were killed in a fake encounter.
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the common problems of all the areas, particularly of far-flung and backward areas. “It is the time when we have to built a new discourse and strive hard together in order to built a prosperous Jammu and Kashmir”, Sayeed said adding that the state had never any dearth of resources, which could have been utilized to economic and social upliftment. “During the short period of three years, PDP has set an example of transparent and accountable government. Multilateral agencies like Asian Development Bank contributed by investing in core development sectors including roads, sewerage and power in Jammu and Kashmir,” he said adding, “The UPA, NDA governments equally contributed in the development needs of Jammu and Kashmir as everyone was convinced by the capacity of state government to deliver on ground”. S Rangil Singh, Trilok Singh Bajwa, Yashpal Sharma, Shnati Devi, Nizam-ud-din Khatana, Choudhary Hamid, Fallail Singh, Ashok Jogi, Rajender Manhas, Maj Gen(Retd) R S Jamwal, Th Suram Singh, Abhijeet Jasrotia, J P Kapoor, Vikram Singh, Lal Chand, Chaman Lal Manyal, Badrinath, Parabhakar Singh, Shamsher Singh, Manmohan Singh, Kewal Singh, Rehmat Khan, Mulk Raj, Bhutto Khan, KK Sharma, Bodh Raj, Tara Chand, Dalbeer Singh, Satpal Charak and others were also present. Referring to the repeated cuts in Annual Plan allocations, increasing deficit and lapse of funds, Mr. Sayeed said that today the scenario seems to be back on square one. “It was the same administration and same setup which brought in the change, people have been talking about and it is the same administration which has now been blamed for the chaos, the state has been plunged into,” he said adding, “Not much changed in the administration but what has changed is the capacity to deliver”. He said that Peoples Democratic Party has the vision to rebuild that capacity in order to provide much needed solace to the people. (KNS)
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daily in the OPD whereas 300 patients are admitted everyday to Sucheta Kriplani Hospital and Kalawati Saran Children’s Hospital. He said that the Government is keen to create human resource as well as infrastructure in the health sector in the country. The Health Minister stated that for Redevelopment Plan (1st Phase) Rs.586 crores (construction cost: 471 Crs.) have been allocated. It is planned to add 570 beds by end of November, 2014. During Phase-I, OPD block, accident and emergency block, IPD block, Radio Therapy block, Academic Block, Under Graduates’ Hostel will be constructed. Sixteen major OTs, 44 ICU Beds, 9 lecture theatres and 7 laboratories will be added to the infrastructure of LHMC by the Government. The Health Minister highlighted that huge infrastructure has been created in the country under NRHM. During the term of UPA-I and UPA-II 18,000 and 33,000 hospitals have been added respectively at the Sub Centre, Primary Health Centre, Community Health Centre and at district level hospitals in the country. Lov Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that LHMC is the oldest premiere Medical College in Delhi which was founded in March 1914. It started working in 1916 and just 16 students were enrolled for the 7 years course. Now 200 new students are enrolled every year to this institution. He stated that substantial infrastructure has been planned and under construction under phase I of Redevelopment Programme and new Super Specialty has been proposed in LHMC under Redevelopment programme Phase II. Present at the occasion were Dr. (Prof.) Jagdish Prasad, DGHS, Dr. Atul Murari, Director, LHMC, faculty members and students of Lady Hardinge Medical College.
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district. On the occasion a film on save girl child was and which was appreciated by the Minister who said that daughter is much affectionate to their parents and the family without girl is unfortunate in this regard. Emphasizing for ensuring quality education and imparting moral and ethical education, Dr Abdullah asked to ensure punctuality and discipline in the educational institutions. He also stressed for effective monitoring of mid-day meals provided in the schools and ensures its quality and hygiene. The Minister was informed that under inclusive education physically disabled students of the district are being imparted education besides financial assistance and aiding devices are also being provided to the needy and deserving students of the district. He also made announcement of providing funds for computers for the upper reach schools of Ganderbal district. While reviewing the functioning of Rural Development Department in the district, the Minister was informed that about 98 percent of allotted funds have been utilized till date and during current fiscal 3729 works have been taken up out of which 1785 have been completed while 1944 are under progress, besides 11.300 lakh mandays were generated in the district. It was also given out that 165 km road connectivity was ensured and 265 culverts have been constructed 18 Panchayat Ghars have been completed and construction work on 19 more Panchayat Ghars is in progress. The meeting was also informed that under IAY scheme assistance for constructing houses has also been increased to 75 thousand and 278 self help groups have been established under UMEED programme for empowering women folk in the district. (KNS)
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aims to provide better infrastructure, manpower, modern equipment, etc. to the rural population. He noted that this mission has now been extended to the urban population. The President said that high medical expenses can cause setback in the life of poor people. There is need of health insurance mechanism to work for people during medical emergencies. The Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana facility must be comprehensive and made available at primary, secondary and tertiary level, he said. The President highlighted that technological application has brought silent revolution. The nation requires a technology led health sector. He said that public health expenditure in India is just 1.2% of GDP which is much lower than USA, UK, Norway, Brazil, etc. The expenditure in health sector needs to be increased and quality healthcare services need to be provided to the people, he said. India has 241 medical professionals (including medical, dental and all the streams) for one lakh population at the end of 11th Five Year Plan. It should be 354 by the end of 12th Five Year Plan, he added. Introduction of new medical schemes and augmentation of existing facilities is the prime requirement, the President noted. Medical occupation is associated with piety and is a unique blend of science and humanity, stated the President. Speaking at the occasion, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Ghulam Nabi Azad said that India has made substantial progress in building health infrastructure and improving its health indicators over time in terms of substantially reducing MMR, IMR and TFR and a significant increase of 5 years in life expectancy. Azad highlighted that under the National Health Mission, the public health infrastructure has been strengthened across the country in a mission mode by the Government. More than Rs. 1, 11, 000 crores have been
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released by Health Ministry to 35 State Governments and UTs over and above their own health budgets resulting in 51,000 small and large hospitals from primary to district levels; 2, 278 Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) in 427 districts; nearly 20,000 ambulances; since May, 2009, 97 new medical colleges, including 6 new AIIMS, have been established raising the number of Medical Colleges from 290 to 387, which is all time high, he said. The Health Minister stated that in Delhi itself, huge capacity expansion for tertiary care is going on with a second AIIMS campus at Jhajjar and new Surgery, Mother & Child, OPD, Teaching and Hostel Blocks at the main campus at AIIMS; foundation stone for a 1,300 bed super-speciality block at Safdarjung Hospital was laid 4 days ago; a 300 bed state of art emergency centre at RML Hospital has been completed and will be opened soon; and 1,100 beds and new OPD, IPD, Emergency and Hostel Blocks at Lady Hardinge Hospital are under advanced stage of construction. Azad said that the NCDs, especially cancer, diabetes, CVDs and stroke are now globally recognized as major challenges to human health and economic growth. Government during the last four months itself, has already launched 7 indigenously developed products which will be immensely beneficial for the people. These include testing strips for detection of diabetes, device for detection of cervical cancer, vaccine for Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and vaccine for HINI. The Government has approved setting up of 71 Cancer Institutes in different parts of the country with state of art facilities for chemotherapy, radiotherapy and onco-surgery, including a National Cancer Institute at the second campus of AIIMS at Jhajjar, Haryana, Azad said at the function. Dr. RML Hospital was set up 80 years ago and the Ministry of Health has an ambitious plan for development of this Hospital, during the 12th Five Year Plan. In the first phase, it is proposed to construct a super-speciality building with state of art medical facilities in the 2.1 acre plot already with the hospital. The new facilities will provide the services like Cancer Care Centre to provide Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology Services, Paediatric Cardiology Services will be added to the Cardiac Care Service, Surgical Gastroenterology and Surgical Endocrinology Services to compliment the Gastroenterology and Endocrinology departments, Transplant Facility for organ donation and transplant, Daycare Services for Super-speciality departments, and Private Wards for patients of Super-speciality departments. While all the above activities are in the pipeline, manpower and equipment for Paediatric Cardiology Services and an Electro-physiology Lab have already been sanctioned. Another two plots of land measuring approximately four acres in the heart of the city have been earmarked for this institute. Additional land is being given for expansion of the Hospital, its intended to establish a hostel for Lady Resident Doctors as well as a Maternity and Child Health Centre. Present at the occasion were Lov Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. (Prof.) Jagdish Prasad, DGHS, Dr. H.K.Kar, Director, PGIMER, faculty members and students of RML hospital.
Panic Mushtaq Ahmad Dar, who hails from Lehjora passed away. She was receiving Chemotherapy treatment at SKIMS Soura,” Dr Shahbaz Ahmad, who is camping in the village with his colleagues, told GNS. “Three more women are suffering from breast cancer, while one has ovary cancer. Their ages are 40, 45, 35 and 70,” he added. He said that the team of doctors has started medical awareness in the village. The team, he said, has also asked the CMO to send female doctors to the village. However, the locals have taken strong exception of the move of the health department, who have sent all male doctors team to the village. “Some women hesitate to get examined from the male doctors. The health department should have sent females doctors to them examined,” Mohammad Shafi, a local said. He said that the house-to-house screening of the women by the doctors will not serve any purpose unless female doctors are sent to the village Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Pulwama, Mohammad Hussain told GNS that he was informed about the cases of cancer by the Block Medical Officer (BMO), Pulwama. “After her information, we constituted a team of doctors for the screening of the women folk. The screening is underway,” he said, adding: “Only after proper screening, we can say whether it is breast cancer or not.” (GNS)
Died Najar resident of Gund Tral. The injured was shifted to SKIMS Srinagar, where he succumbed to his injuries. Police has registered a case in this regard. Meanwhile, a Santro car bearing registration number UP65T/2292 driven by Tariq Ahmad Kaloo son of Mohammad Ismail Kaloo resident of Haknar Gund rammed into a wall, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Gund. In this accident Tariq Ahmad Kaloo his wife Shaheena, his daughter Suriya and his son Sahil got injured. All the injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital, Kangan for treatment. In another accident, a Wagon-R bearing registration number JK01N/6910 driven by Abdul Aziz Mir son of Mohammad Sidiq Mir resident of Safapora turned turtle at Bye pass Manigam, in the jurisdiction of police station Lar. The car got damaged in the accident. (KNS)
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Fire was brought under control by fire tenders and police. (KNS)
‘Unfair distribution’ of backward status
Sail residents’ stage protest
Srinagar, Feb 25: Days after the reports that Kulgam, the home district of Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Ittoo and Ramban, the native district of her junior Minister Vikar Rasool, have got a major share of the villages declared as backward by the Government in the past five years, protestors of Sail Beerwah Tuesday staged a massive protest in Press Enclave Srinagar demanding backward status to their area. The protestors said that the Census 2011 had shown Budgam as the poorest district in the Kashmir besides Bandipora and Kupwara but instead of awarding backward status to their area the major share has
gone to Kulgam and Ramban because it is being represented by Social Welfare Ministers. The protestors carrying placards and banners alleged that present government has become the hallmark of injustice and discrimination. “Neither our area was declared as backward nor we were given tehsil status. The fact is that the Social Welfare Minister has shown a biased approach while awarding backward status to any area,” a protestor told CNS adding that the exercise to revise the villages should be undertaken so that deserved villages be given the backward status. (CNS)
House passes Six Bills JAMMU, FEBRUARY 25: As many as six Government Bills were passed in the Legislative Assembly today. The Bills were introduced in the House earlier during the current session and today these were put to discussions after which these bills were passed .LA Bill No. 1 of 2014 which provides for the acquisition of the right of user in land for lying of gas pipelines and other underground public utilities in the State of Jammu and Kashmir and for the matters connected therewith was moved by the Minister of State for Revenue, Mr. Ajaz Ahmed Khan and passed by the House after a brief discussion. Ch. Zulfikar Ali and Mr. Harshdev Singh moved their amendments on the Bill, whileas Mr. Ashok Kumar participated in the discussion. After certain clarifications from the Minister, the Members withdrew their amendments. The LA Bill No. 2 of 2014 regarding amendment in the Prevention of Corruption Act, Samvat 2006 was moved by the Minister for Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah on behalf of the Chief Minister. The Bill provides for prevention of corruption and bribery in the State. The legislation is aimed at to make the said Act more stringent and to bring within its ambit some more offences which were not being covered by existing enactment. The discussion held on the Bill included amendments proposed by Mr. Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, Ch. Zulfikar Ali and Mr. Harshdev Singh. The Bill was passed by the House with voice vote after the brief discussion. The Members withdrew their amendments after the clarifications by the Minister. The LA Bill No. 4 of 2014 which pertains to the amendment of Jammu and Kashmir Representation of the People Act, 1957 and State Ranbir Penal Code, Samvat 1989 was moved by Minister for Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah. The Bill seeks to incorporate the amendments made in the Central Law, particularly the provisions relating to the appointment of Observers, priority for candidates of recognized political parties in the Ballot papers, exclusion of expenditure incurred by
the leaders of political parties on account of travel from election expanses of the candidates, restrictions on publication of exit polls etc. The Bill was passed by the House after brief discussion with an amendment. Ch. Zulfikar Ali, Mr. Harshdev Singh, Mr. NasirAslamWani, Mr. Mohammad Sharief Niaz , Mr. Ashwani Sharma and Mr. Abdul RehmanVeeri participated in the discussion. The LA Bill No. 5 of 2014 which relates to make certain temporary provisions for the local areas of Jammu, Katra and Srinagar and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto was moved by the Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies, NawangRigzinJora. Ch. Zulfikar Ali, Mr. Baldev Sharma, Mr. Harshdev Singh, Mr. NasirAslamWani, Mr. Ashok Khajuria and Ms. ShamimaFirdous took part in the discussion and suggested certain steps for enactment of better law. The House passed the Bill with voice vote. The LA Bill No. 6 of 2014 which pertains to the amendment of Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1978 was moved by the Minister for Law Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah on behalf of Minister for Forests, Environment & Ecology. The broader objectives of the Amendment Bill is to maintain a balance between forest conservation and social commitment and allowing extraction and trade of the medicinal plants other than those listed in the Schedule-VI of the Act. The Bill was passed by the House with voice vote. The LA Bill No. 8 of 2014, which pertains to establishment of Ombudsman for the Panchayat for the purpose of investigating charges of corruption or mal-administration in Panchayati Raj Institutions in the state, was moved by the Minister for Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah. Ch. Zulfikar Ali, who moved the amendment in the Bill, took part in the brief discussion. After satisfactory reply from the Minister, the Member withdrew the amendment. The House passed the Bill with voice vote.
Election meeting regarding SVEEP reviewed by DC
UDHAMPUR FEBRUARY 25:- An election meeting regarding SVEEP Plan was held under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, Udhampur Mrs. Yasha Mudgal who is also the District Election Officer of Udhampur district. Deputy Commissioner directed all Tehsildars (AERO’s) to submit all the forms within prescribed time frame. She instructed all Nodal offices to submit all Form 6A to Dc office soon. She directed all nodal officers to initiate special activities to encourage new voters to get registered and motivate them to take part in electorate process. She directed head of institutions and nodal officers to submit format to DC Office within time frame manner. She also directed them to start holding camps on SVEEP in their respective institutions for motivating new electors. She instructed all the concerned officers to provide compliance report regarding special activities for new voter’s registration after March 01, 2014 to her office. She emphasized upon the Principal government degree college Boys to hold a camp to highlight the importance of voting in elections. Mrs. Mudgal further enjoined upon all the district officers to submit final list of employees of their respective departments to her office personally within the prescribed time period. She directed Chief Medical Officer and District Social welfare Officer to involve ASHA and Anganwari workers for campaigning SVEEP programme block wise in the district. She also directed CMO to involve BMOs for monitoring ASHA workers during SVEEP programme. She directed all Tehsildars to provide atleast one modern polling station in their respective tehsils besides doing videography of all polling stations in their respective tehsils soon.
Unidentified body recovered in Srinagar Srinagar, Feb 25: Srinagar police recovered a body of elderly male in M R Gunj area. According to a police press note issued to KNS, Srinagar police recovered a body of an unidentified elderly male near Municipal Park at M R Gunj in the jurisdiction of police station M. R Gunj. The deceased is an elderly person of age about 70 years and
is wearing a grey colour Pheran and blue trouser. The body of the deceased is lying in SMHS Hospital for identification. Anybody having any information regarding the whereabouts of the deceased may please contact M R Gunj Police Station on 9419009902 or 9906409131 or Police Control Room Srinagar on Dial 100. (KNS)
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Despondent parties trying to negate the achievements of Govt: Sagar Director Rural DevelopJAMMU, FEBRUARY ment, Kashmir, Mir Altaf Ah25-Coming down heavily on mad, Deputy Commissioner the parties trying to negate Srinagar, Mr. Farooq Ahmed the achievements registered Shah and other senior officers by the government in every of the district were present on sphere of life, the Minister for the occasion. Rural Development and PanReferring to the Governchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that they in a state of despondency and frustration are trying to create misgivings but the people of the state are aware of the work done by the present coalition and would give a befitting reply to them in near future.. The Minister was addressing a huge public gathering after laying the foundation stone of Model Village at Khimber ment’s initiative of constructin Srinagar district being coning new model villages in evstructed with an estimated ery constituency of the state, cost of Rs. 1.12 crore by the the Minister said that this Department of Rural Developprogramme would ensure that ment. It will be having all the the pace of development of requisite facilities like Comvarious rural areas is speeded munity Information Centre, Kangan up,Agency so that they come up at par play grounds and otherLone alliedNews withAgency the urbanSoura ones. things. Gulzar News
ernment has ensured overall development of all the regions of the state on equitable basis and in this regard several flagship schemes have been introduced which have been responsible for changing the socio-economic profile of the people living in these areas, besides providing much needed job opportunities to them at their doorsteps. “The government has initiated several flagship schemes for tackling un-employment and providing the employment avenues to the youth of the state. Under UDAAN, HIMAYAT jobs have been provided to around 17,000 wise enough to understand youth in various nationalized their mechanizations and his- banks and 70, 000 more jobs tory stands testimony to the would be provided in the near fact that these forces have al- future. Entrepreneurial Develways preferred their personal opment Institute (EDI) has also interests and agenda over been set up whereby the youth those of state”, the Minister can set up their own income Khan News Agency Ganderbal generating units”, Mr. Sagar maintained. maintained. Mr.Zahid Sagar Book said that the govDepot Chadoora “The historic step of creating new administrative units by the government in different parts of the state would ensure fast paced development of these areas, certain parties are trying to mislead the masses but the people of the state are
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Social Welfare deptt for empowerment of physically challenged and needy people: Sakina
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SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 25: Saying that Social Welfare Department is for empowerment of physically challenged and needy people besides providing employment opportunities to women folk through various schemes and programs of Women’s Development Corporation(WDC) so that these sections of the society can live with honour and dignity, the Minister for Social Welfare and ARI Trainings, Ms. Sakina Itoo exhorted upon officers of Social Welfare Department to work with more Zeal and devotion for upliftment and betterment of needy through judicious use of funds and better implementation of various welfare schemes sponsored by State and Central Governments. The Minister was addressing Awareness cum Distribution Camp at Banquet Hall here today, organized jointly by J&K State Rehabilitation Council, Social Welfare department and J&K Women Development Corporation.Ms. Sakina said that the department of Social Welfare is for extending financial assistance and aid to differently abled and needy persons. She said that the empowerment of handicapped persons is essential as they too deserve to seek proper education, business and live a prosperous life with dignity. The function was attended by Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Mr. Nisar Ahmad, Director J&K Rehabilitation Council, District Social Welfare Officer, Srinagar, Secretary J&K Women Development Corporation and other officers of Social Welfare department besides large number of beneficiaries. On the occasion, the Minister distributed 26 motorized tricycles among specially abled persons of the Valley, costing Rs. 75,000 each.Ms. Sakina also distributed stipend to the tune of Rs. 1.72 lakh among trainees of vocational training centres of Srinagar and Ganderbal districts, being imparting training under skill upgradation programme of J&K Women Development Corporation.
Today is a good day to be receptive to other people’s energies, Aries. You’ll find that a sensitive attitude toward the people around you, combined with a bit of hard work and willingness to fulfill your responsibilities, will make for an unstoppable winning combination. Use this day to collect data and plan your goals. Take responsibility for your actions and don’t be afraid to admit your mistakes.
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Dr. Farooq chairs DLVMC meeting of Ganderbal district
‘Measures taken to ensure quality supply of fertilizers, insecticides pesticides to fruit growers’
Outbreak of Alternaria/leaf blotch due to avoiding fungicides spray
ment and semi government office complexes besides commercial and residential compounds so that load on conventional type of power resources.Underscoring the importance of education and healthcare sectors, Mr Abdullah stressed for ensuring best possible academic atmosphere and better healthcare facilities in the district.He stressed upon the concerned to provide better healthcare facilities to the patients and make best use of available.Responding to the demands put forth on the occasion, the Minister made announcement of providing Rs. 10 lakh for purchase of digital X-Ray machine and Rs. 15 lakh for purchase of Colour Doppler appliance from his MPLAD funds so that patients of the area are benefited. He also asked for taking necessary measures for eradication of TB from upper reaches of the district and stressed for bringing awareness regarding precautionary measures to be taken among the people living in these areas.
leaf blotch, especially in district Shopian and Kulgam has opined that most of the apple orchardists avoided spray of fungicides during the month of July to first week of August. He said as per the opinion of the experts in mid August, with increased relative humidity. Replying to a calling attention notice by Syed Basharat Bukhari regarding heavy losses to fruit growers due to supply of spurious pesticides, the Minister said that expert scientists in their opinion also said that since the spore of the disease germinates within six hours incubation period of 2-3
ley. He said the orchardists who had kept their orchard un protected for more than 25 to 30 days prior to the prevalence of rainy weather at comparatively suffer the most. The Minister said that quality and availability of recommended pesticides in the market was also a mat-
Four Regional workshops to be opened in Kashmir: Vikar
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 25: Minister of State for Power, Mr. Vikar Rasool today informed the House that the Government would establish four Regional Electric Workshops at Anantnag, Baramulla, Ganderbal and Pulwama to ensure buffer stock of transformers besides repairs of damaged transformers in North and South Kashmir. Replying to a question by Syed Basharat Bukhari, the Minister said that in this regard a detailed project for Rs. 6.22 crore has been framed and Rs. 1.01 crore have been earmarked for procurement of buffer stock of transformers for these proposed workshops. Mr. Vikar said that in order to ease out the work load on divisional workshops and to ensure that transformers damaged at various places are replaced without too much delay, central transformer bank at Pampore has been effectively issuing transformers as replacement of damaged transformers. He said six transformers of different capacity have been issued to Sangrama Constituency out of buffer stock through Central
workshop Pampore.The Minister said that Government has taken several reformative measures to reduce distribution and transmission loss of power by strengthening power infrastructure besides augmentation of receiving stations under flagship programme of RGGVY across the State. He said the leftover villages and
hamlets would be provided electricity under RGGVY-II, adding that in this regard a comprehensive project has been already submitted to the Centre for sanction. The Minister said that the Department has proposed augmentation of 15 transformers at Geewgarian Sherpora, Doulatpora, Putkha, Mangam, Chotipora Hygam, Zarger Mohalla Krankshiva, Panzipora, Poshbagh Amargrah, Dar Mohalla Amarpora, Mongloora, Badibugh, Tarahama, Heing, Sulinda and Wahigund from 6.3 MVA to 10 MVA in Sangrama Constituency to cater to future load, adding that the project report of Rs. 52.30 lakh has been cleared by the Technical Expert Committee (TEC). Mr. Vikar said that rates of power tariff are charged strictly from various categories of consumers as specified in the latest tariff order issued by SERC. Mr. Ashok Kumar, Mr. Javed Ahmed Dar, Mr. Mohammad Sharief Niaz, Mr. Jugal Kishore, Mr. Harsh Dev Singh, Peerzada Mansoor and Nizamud-Din Bhat raised supplementaries to the main question.
Steps taken to ensure safe, conducive atmosphere to students, workers, residing outside State: Kichloo JAMMU, FEBRUARY 25: Minister of State for Home, Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies Mr. Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo replying to a Calling Attention Notice by Syed Mohammad Rafiq Shah informed the House that it is essential that the students from the State get a conducive and safe atmosphere while pursuing their studies to enable them to realize their dreams and Government has already initiated steps to ensure the same. Mr. Kichloo informed that the issue of boosting confidence and the sense of security among the people of the State studying outside the State has been raised by
the Chief Minister in the Chief Ministers’ Conference on Internal Security from time to time and National Integration Council. He said, besides, the Government is also writing to all the other State Governments seeking their intervention for ensuring a congenial and conducive atmosphere to the people studying, residing and working in their respective States. The Minister informed that in order to ensure safety and security of the students and workers studying and working in other states, the Government has nominated Principal Resident Commissioner (PRC), J&K, New Delhi as liaison Officer to intimate
any incident of alleged harassment of the people of the State. He said dedicated helpline (011-24611108 and 011-24611210) would be available on 24X7 basis in the office of Principal Resident Commissioner, J&K, New Delhi for reporting any incident of harassment.He said that taking cognizance of the report of alleged harassment of the students of Jammu& Kashmir studying in Himachal Pradesh, the State Government swiftly took up the matter with the concerned Director General of Police and Additional Chief Secretary, Home Himachal Pradesh for immediate necessary action for checking such incidents.
ter of concern. He said it was found that the range of effective fungicides (triozoles) was narrowed down leaving a limited choice with the farmers for control of the disease. He said the fungicides penconazole 10 EC, triadimefon 25 WP, fenarimol 12 EC etc were remained out of stock, adding that it was found that selection of the pesticides is frequently based on the recommendation of dealers; thereby appropriate control measures for a particular problem are not completely ensured. He said that the extent of the disease was low in most of the orchards that received pesticides as per the spray schedule recommended by SKUAST Kashmir. The Minister informed that based on the preliminary assessment about 10 -12 % orchards were found effected and extent of damage to alarming situation causing leaf fall was to the tune of 70-80% in some cases. He said the situation induced fruit drop resulting into poor quality during the last phase of development. The Minister said that extent of damage, in terms of fruit tonnage would have to be assessed and appropriate interventions adopted to compensate the losses.
House grants time for presentation of various HC Reports JAMMU, FEBRUARY 25: The Legislative Assembly today gave its nod for the extension of time to present various House Committee Reports in the House in the next session. The Reports for which the extension was granted included, Select Committee Report on J&K Prohibition of Conversion of Agriculture Land for non-Agriculture Purposes Bill, 2011, the Report of the Select Committee on the Jammu and Kashmir Private Security Agencies ( Regulation) Bill 2013( LA Bill NO. 11 of 2013) and the Report of the House Committee regarding ascertaining the factual position of illegal encroachment of wet lands for its conversion for residential purposes in Srinagar, Baramulla and Bandipora districts, conversion of agriculture and Kahccharai land for residential and commercial purpose with particular reference to Shalteng and its adjoing areas.In this regard, the separate motions were moved by Minister of State for Revenue& Relief, Ajaz Ahmed Khan, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Saifullah and Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen being Chairmen of Committees.
Seven reports of different Committees presented
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 25: As many as seven Reports of different House Committees were presented in the Legislative Assembly today. Mr. Mohammad Sharief Niaz presented 46th Report of the Committee on Public Undertakings. Dr. Mustafa Kamal presented 44th Report on the Committee on Estimates.Mr. Mohammad Yasin Shah presented 19th Report of the Committee on Government Assurances, being Chairman of the Committee.
Aries
March 21-April 19
Taurus April 20-May 20
You’ll find that your mind is sharp and penetrating today, Taurus. Make sure you stay focused and organized. You have the power of discipline behind you that will help you manifest quite a bit on a day like today. Keep in mind that your openness to others and your incredible sensitivity are some of your greatest gifts. Use your power to create prosperity for yourself, but do it without hurting or manipulating others.
Gemini May 21-June 21
There is a rough stubbornness to the day that you may find hinders your progress, Gemini. There may be undercurrents of opposition that are slowly wearing away at your psyche. Make sure that you don’t fall into the trap of feeling guilt or regret. These are useless emotions that you simply can do without. If people are being negative or unreasonable, simply walk away from the situation and find a better one.
Cancer June 22-July 22
There are forces working in your favor that you should be sure to latch onto and take advantage of, Cancer. You’ll find that your sense of duty and ability to plan are paying off in a very positive way. You’ll find that you’re able to check quite a few things off your list today. Think before you act and take a time-out to rest and regroup if you need to.
Leo
July 23-August 22 Missed connections and unfortunate misunderstandings will happen less frequently if you slow down and focus. Remember that you can do things yourself, Leo. Don’t feel like you absolutely need approval from others before tackling the projects that you wish to complete. Your mind is urging you to take the initiative today, so feel free to do so. Just make sure you aren’t too hasty in your actions.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Things that require restriction and discipline on your part may be causing tension and opposition in your world today, Virgo. The good news is that your mind is clear and you should feel in tune with the people around you. Know your allies and take care of them. Remind others of how much they mean to you. The most important aspects of your life are your friends and family, so treat them with unconditional love.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Your internal fire may be feeling a bit smothered by a fierce reality check today, Libra. Give people the benefit of the doubt. They are more perceptive than you may think. In fact, it may behoove you to get some honest feedback today from some people you trust. It could be difficult for you to sort out the truth in your present situation, since you’re the one caught in the middle of the maelstrom.
Scorpio October 24-November 21 Careful planning on your part is starting to pay off, Scorpio, but be careful that you don’t alienate others in your quest to be the best. You may not realize how your harsh words affect the people around you. Be more sensitive to the feelings of others. Focus and be brave in your actions. Hesitation may cause you to lose control of the situation. Know your boundaries, but push beyond them.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
A little foreign culture could be the thing you need right now to spice things up a bit. It could be that you aren’t feeling a very strong connection with the environment around you. You could be anxious to spread your wings and explore your freedom. Start small but think big. Get out of your rut and do more exploring on your own. There’s a sobering, disciplined feeling to the day that could help you think realistically about your situation .
Capricorn December 22-January 19
House adopts 2 Resolutions, 5 withdrawn JAMMU, FEBRUARY 25- Two Resolutions were adopted by the House out of 7 moved by Members on different subjects. The Members who moved the Resolutions included Narboo Gialchan, Khalid Najeeb Suharwardy, Syed Naeem Akhtar, Naresh Kumar Gupta, Bashir Ahmad Magray, Dr. S. Bashir Ahmad Veeri and Dr. Shahnaz Ganai. The Resolution of Narboo Gialchan pertaining to establishment of special police Range for improving policing in Ladakh region was withdraw by the Member after getting assurance from the Government. Aga Syed Ahmad Rizvi, Devindar Singh Rana, G.N.Monga, B.R. Kundal and Sheikh Ghulam Rasool spoke in support of the Resolution. The House adopted the Resolution moved by Khalid Najeeb Suharwardy pertaining to making Urdu Language compulsory subject for all Public Service Commission/Service Selection Board tests and examinations for selection of candidates in services especially in Judiciary, Revenue Police and other relevant department besides in all Government and Private educational institutions in the territory of Jammu and Kashmir up to 8th standard. The House also adopted the Resolution moved by Syed Naeem Akhtar pertaining to
preserving and restoring the old Secretariat Complex Shergarhi Srinagar on the pattern of Mubarak Mandi Jammu. The Members who spoke on the Resolution included Ajat Shatru Singh, Janhangir Hussain Mir, Dr. S.Bashir Ahmad Veeri and Sheikh Ghulam Rasool. Naresh Kumar Gupta after getting assurance from the Government withdrew his Resolution pertaining to granting one time exemption in favour all those employees appointed/ selected in other districts of the State by way of their selection made on the basis of Inter District Recruitment Policy of the Government.Sheikh Ghulam Rasool spoke on the Resolution.Bashir Ahmad Magray also withdrew the Resolution regarding saving of river Jehlum from growing pollution on getting assurance from the Government. Dr. S. Bashir Ahmad Veeri and Ajat Shatru Singh spoke on the Resolution.Dr.S Bashir Ahmad Veeri also withdrew the Resolution regarding claim of losses suffered by the State of Jammu and Kashmir due to Construction of Ranjit Sagar Dam and Indus Water Treaty (IWT) from Government of Punjab and Government of India respectively, after getting satisfactory reply from the Government.
Some days it may be hard for you to get motivated, Capricorn, but if ever there were a day in which it was easier than others, this would be the day. You’ll find that your mind is quite attuned to the situation around you and that your sense of grounding is helping you manifest that which you wish to bring to life. There’s a sense of time restriction and limitation to the day that is prodding you to act now.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
You may feel a bit of restriction working to hold you back from your current plans today, Aquarius. It could be that your mind is feeling restless and that you’re anxious to go, but there’s a feeling of discipline and caution nagging you and urging you to slow down. This might not be a bad idea. Discipline and willpower may be exactly the things you need in order to get where you’re going.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 You’ll find that a sensitive mind that’s open to everything and every possibility is exactly the thing you need at this time in order to be successful in reaching all the goals you’re working toward, Pisces. You’ll find that your sense of duty and need for plans and solid goals are key elements for getting to where you need to be. Gather information and create a plan of attack that is well thought out.
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ntrepreneurship development and training is one of the key elements for development and promotion of micro and small enterprises, particularly, the first generation entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) of various durations are being organized on regular basis by a number of organizations e.g. national and state level Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (EDIs), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institutes (MSMEDIs), national and state level Industrial Development Corporations, Banks and other training institutions and agencies in private and public sector etc., to create new entrepreneurs by cultivating their latent qualities of entrepreneurship and enlightening them on various aspects necessary for setting up micro and small enterprises. Besides, various Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), other private training institutions are also organizing vocational training (VT) programmes, skill development programmes (SDPs) and entrepreneurship cum-skill development programmes (ESDPs). However, there are still wide spread variations in the success rate, in terms of actual setting up and successful running of enterprises, by the EDP/ SDP/ ESDP trained entrepreneurs. It has been observed that entrepreneurs particularly new entrepreneurs, generally face difficulties in availing full benefits under available schemes of the Governments/ financial institutions, completing and complying with various formalities and legal requirements under various laws/ regulations, in selection of appropriate technology, tie-up with buyers and sellers etc. In order to bridge the gap between the aspirations of the potential entrepreneurs and the ground realties, there is a need to
support and nurture the potential first generation as well as existing entrepreneurs by giving them handholding support, particularly during the initial stages of setting up and managing their enterprises. To achieve this objective, Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana (RGUMY) has been launched. Selected lead agencies i.e. 'Udyami Mitras' aim to help these entities in the establishment and management of the new enterprise, in dealing with various procedural and legal hurdles and in completion of various formalities required for setting up and running of the enterprise. The Yojana also helps in providing information, support, guidance and assistance to first generation entrepreneurs as well as other existing entrepreneurs through an ‘Udyami Helpline’ (a Call Centre for MSMEs), to guide them regarding various promotional schemes of the Government, procedural formalities required for setting up and running of the enterprise and help them in accessing Bank credit etc. Under RGUMY, financial assistance would be provided to the selected lead agencies i.e. Udyami Mitras for rendering assistance and handholding support to the potential first generation entrepreneurs. Following agencies/organizations can be appointed as the lead agency i.e. Udyami Mitra: · Existing national level Entrepreneurship Development Institutions (EDIs); · Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Institutes (MSMEDIs)/ Branch MSMEDIs; · Central/ State Government public sector enterprises (PSEs) involved in promotion and development of MSEs e.g. National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and State Industrial Development
Corporations etc.; · Selected State level EDIs and Entrepreneurship Development Centers (EDCs) in public or private sectors; · Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC); · Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) set up for cluster development involved in entrepreneurship development; · Capable associations of MSEs/SSIs; · Other organizations/training institutions/NGOs etc. involved in entrepreneurship development/ skill development. The Scheme does not help existing entrepreneurs. It only helps beneficiaries who would like to become prospective entrepreneurs. Beneficiaries, who have not undergone such training, but are willing for getting handholding support, should be advised to undergo such training for at least two weeks. The selected lead agencies i.e. Udyami Mitras render assistance and handholding support for following services: Networking, coordinating and follow up with various Government departments/ agencies/ organizations and regulatory agencies on the one hand and with support agencies like Banks and financial institutions, District Industries Centers (DICs), technology providers, infrastructure providers on the other hand, to help the first generation entrepreneurs in setting up their enterprise. Udyami Mitras are expected to help the first generation entrepreneurs in: I d e n t i f i c a t i o n o f s u i t a b l e p r oject/product/enterprise and preparation of bankable project report · Creation of the proprietorship firm/ partnership firm/ Company/Society/ Self Help Group (SHG) etc.; • Filing of Memorandum (as prescribed under MSMED Act 2006); • Accessing bank loans, admissible capital
subsidy/ assistance under various schemes of the Central /State Government and other agencies/organizations/financial institutions/ Banks etc. by networking with respective agencies; • Assistance and support in establishment of work shed/office; • Sanction of Power load/connection; • Selection of appropriate technology and installation of plant and machinery/office equipment etc.; • obtaining various registrations/ licenses/ clearances / No Objection Certificates (NOCs) etc. from the concerned regulatory agencies/ Government departments/ local bodies/Municipal authorities etc.; • Allotment of Income Tax Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Service Tax/ Sales Tax/ VAT registration etc; • Sanction of working capital loan from the banks; • Arranging tie up with raw material suppliers; • Preparation and implementation of marketing strategy for the product/ service and market development; and •Establishing linkage with a mentor for providing guidance in future; •Creation of web page and email identity; Once the enterprise has been successfully set up, the Udyami Mitras would also monitor and follow up on the functioning of the enterprise for a further period of minimum 6 months and provide help in overcoming various managerial, financial and operational problems. The beneficiaries i.e., Udyamis are required to pay Rs. 1000/- to Udyami Mitras, as their initial contribution at the time of registration.However, the initial contribution is also waived off for the beneficiaries belonging to SC, ST, Physically Handicapped, Women and all beneficiaries belonging to North-Eastern Region.
Creating Skilled Manpower Scheme for Online Reporting Assistance to Training Institutions System of Mineral Transaction T
he Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has emerged as a highly vibrant and dynamic sector of the Indian economy over the last five decades. MSMEs not only play crucial role in providing large employment opportunities at comparatively lower capital cost than large industries but also help in industrialization of rural & backward areas, thereby, reducing regional imbalances, assuring more equitable distribution of national income and wealth. MSMEs are complementary to large industries as ancillary units and contribute enormously to the socio-economic development of the country. The Ministry promotes the development of micro and small enterprises in the country with the objective of creating self-employment opportunities and upgrading the relevant skills of existing and potential entrepreneurs. In order to promote establishment of new enterprises and creation of new entrepreneurs the Ministry has been implementing various schemes and programmes. Entrepreneurship development is one of the key elements for promotion of micro and small enterprises, particularly, the first generation entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship, and resultant creation of employment and wealth, is a major means for inclusive development. Hence, entrepreneurship development has been one of the priorities in countries the world over. In order to ensure that young entrepreneurs are encouraged and suitably equipped to go into new ventures, the Ministry has been providing assistance for establishment of Training Institutions/ Entrepreneurship Development Institutes (EDIs) for imparting entrepreneurship and skill development training. These EDIs have been providing entrepreneurship and skill development training to the first generation entrepreneurs and helping and supporting them in the establishment of their enterprises. The Government makes consistent and concerted efforts to accelerate and promote entrepreneurship by providing support for strengthening of training infrastructure as well as programme support. The Ministry has set up three National level Entrepreneurship
Development Institutes namely National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NIMSME), Hyderabad; National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati to undertake the task of entrepreneurship and skill development on a regular basis. The Ministry has also been supporting the efforts of State Governments/ Union Territories, Industry Associations, Financial Institutions, Technical/ Management Institutions, other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), etc. for establishment of new training institutions as well as strengthening of the infrastructure of existing training institutions. The Scheme for Assistance to Training Institutions envisages financial assistance for establishment of new institutions (EDIs), strengthening the infrastructure of the existing EDIs and for supporting entrepreneurship and skill development activities. The main objectives of the scheme are development of indigenous entrepreneurship from all walks of life for developing new micro and small enterprises, enlarging the entrepreneurial base and encouraging self-employment in rural as well as urban areas, by providing training to first generation entrepreneurs and assisting them in setting up of enterprises. The assistance is provided to these training institutions in the form of capital grant for creation/strengthening of infrastructure and programme support for conducting entrepreneurship development and skill development programmes. Assistance to National level EDIs is provided under the scheme for creation or strengthening/ expansion of infrastructure, including opening of new branches/ centres and meeting revenue deficit, if any, to national level EDIs [presently 3 namely - National Institute for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NiMSME), Hyderabad; National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD), Noida and Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), Guwahati]. Assistance to Other EDIs (other than
National level EDIs) is provided under the scheme to proposed new EDIs or existing EDIs for creation or strengthening/expansion of their infrastructure. The central assistance under this scheme would be only catalytic and supplementary to the contributions and efforts of the other stakeholders e.g. the concerned Institute, States/UT Governments and other developmental agencies/NGOs/Institutions etc. Here, the applicant Institution should possess clear title on the land required for setting up of the proposed/existing institute. In case the land is obtained on lease hold, the tenure of the lease deed should be for at least 30 years. The financial assistance is for specific needs of each case for construction of building, purchase of training aids/equipments, office equipments, computers and for providing other support services e.g. libraries/data bases etc. Assistance for Training Programmes is provided under the scheme to Training Institutions, for conducting Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) and Entrepreneurship cum Skill Development Programmes (ESDPs) and Training of Trainers (ToTs) programmes in the areas of Entrepreneurship and/or Skill Development. · National level EDIs (including branches), · Training Institutions established by Partner Institutions (PIs) of national level EDIs, · Training/Incubation centres of NSIC, · Training cum Incubation Centres (TICs) set up by Franchisees of NSIC and · Other Training institutions with proven professional competency, capacity and experience, approved under the scheme. Assistance is normally provided for short term courses/ training programmes (non residential) only, i.e. ESDPs for 1 to 3 months (100 to 300 hours of training inputs), EDPs for 2 weeks (72 hours of training inputs) and ToT programmes (300 hours of training inputs). The progress of the scheme is regularly monitored by the Screening Committee/Secretary (MSME) from time to time to ensure the highest quality.
In its continues effort to bring more transparency the Mines Ministry has developed an On-Line Registration and Reporting System under rule 45 of MCDR, 1988 of mineral transaction to facilitate the submission of monthly returns of iron ore. The Minister of State Independent Charge Shri Dinsha J. Patel launched the first phase of the Online Reporting System of mineral transaction. The focus will be on submission of monthly returns for iron and manganese ore mines throughout the country. Other minerals would be covered by September 2012. In the present system of mineral administration, the onus of the mineral is with the State Governments. The Ministry has a limited authority except the administration of Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988 (MCDR) through Indian Bureau of Mines. Now the reporting system has been developed to facilitate in submitting the returns on-line. Indian Bureau of Mines will allot and record registration numbers, which will be used for all reporting and correspondence connected to mining, trading, stocking, end use or export of mineral. All the State Government will be able to access the system to check the data reported in the returns and can initiate action in case of wrong reporting of data, evasion of royalty, etc. Over a period of time, it has come to the knowledge of the Ministry that malpractices in mining sector have increased due to poor governance at State level leading to number of illegal mining cases. The mineral thus produced, come into the mineral market through trading, stocking, procurement by endusers or export. This situation has necessitated the Government to take stringent measures for monitoring the mining and mineral transaction in order to control malpractices in this sector. In future the system will be linked to Railways and Ports Authorities to check the correctness of the reporting made under the Rule. The on-line reporting system is linked to on-line registration system. Broadly the reporting system is divided into two parts. Part-I covers the general information in addition to the employment details. Part-II of the monthly reporting system deals with the grade wise production, dispatches, stock and justification for increase/decrease of production and sale price of minerals. The Part-II of reporting system requires the registration number of the consignee and purpose of sale whether for domestic consumption or export and in case of domestic consumption whether it is made for captive consumption or sale or transfer. The on-line registration system has already commenced in Indian Bureau of Mines and so far 4898 lease holders (covering 9390 mines), 2345 traders, 476 exporters, 1033 stockist and 1653 end-users have registered their details. The amended Rule 45 of MCDR, 1988 specifies penal action against defaulting mine owners and empowers the Government to order for suspension of all mining operations and may revoke the order of suspension after ensuring proper compliance, take action to initiate prosecution and recommend for termination of mining lease. The reporting system is designed to generate violation letters automatically and issue the same to the defaulters who fail to submit the returns by the stipulated date of 10th of every month. In order to ensure tighter implementation, State Governments would be partnered for compliance of traders, stockiest, exporters and end-users.
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Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer
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