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Cross LoC trade hit again
Lolab killings
No let up in protests as curfew like restrictions continue Srinagar, Feb 26: Clashes continued for the second running day Wednesday in Lolab Valley, where curfew like restrictions was imposed on Tuesday after the killings of seven alleged militants sparked off violent protests leading to injuries to at least a dozen people, including senior CRPF and police officers. Eyewitnesses told GNS that the curfew like restrictions imposed by the district authorities in Dardpora and Lalpora after the massive protests continued for the second consecutive day today. Hundreds of CRPF men and cops were deployed in the twin areas, where massive clashes had erupted on Tuesday. However, defying curbs, anti-India protests broke out in many areas of the frontier district. “Early morning when shops and business establishments opened in the main town, groups of youth assembled there and staged pro-freedom and anti-India demonstrations. The protesters, mostly youth pelted stones on the CRPF and police leading to the outbreak of clashes,” Muzaffar Ahmad, an eyewitness said. He said that the outbreak of clashes triggered panic in the town forcing the traders to down their shutters and move towards the safer places. The movement of transport was also hit. “Police and CRPF tried to chase away the youth. However, the defiant youth continued attacks on the forces. The clashes also spread in various areas including Mir Mohalla, Dar Mohalla, Ganai Mohalla, Bye Pass Road, Cement Bridge, Regipora and Iqbal Market,” Ahmad said. Superintendent of Police (SP), Kupwara told GNS that the situation in the Kupwara town and Lalpora remained peaceful. “There were few incidents of stone pelting in the morning in Kupwara town,” he said, adding “Lalpora is calm. Section 144 is already in place to maintain law and order,” On Tuesday, the army and police claimed to have killed seven alleged militants in Dardpora forests of Lolab valley. However, their identities were not ascertained but yesterday the army said that they belonged to Laskhar-eToiba militant outfit and are “foreigners”. (GNS)
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Kichloo makes statement about Kupwara incident in House
Jammu, Feb 26: Minister of State for Home, Mr. Sajad Ahmed Kichloo today read the following statement in the House saying that on 24th February, 2014 an operation took place at Dardpora Forests in which 18 RR, 31 RR and SOG of District Kupwara participated. 07 militants were killed in the said operation. The bodies of killed militants were brought to Police Station Lalpora. Case FIR NO. 07/2014 u/s 307 RPC, 7/27 I.A Act was registered in Police Station Lalpora relating to this encounter. On 25th February, 2014 morning, post-mortem of the killed militants was got conducted by a Medical team. In the meanwhile, a mob of people gathered outside the Police Station Lalpora which started raising antinational slogans and resorted to heavy stone pelting on Police Station and See Kichloo On Page 11..
Don’t go to jungles for three days: army to Lolab residents
Srinagar, Feb 26: Army has asked people in Lolab valley of the frontier Kupwara district to refrain from visiting the forests for the next three days in view of the ongoing coming operations in the backdrop of the killing of seven alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba militants. Official sources told GNS that the army in Dewar, Dardpora and its adjoining areas of Lolab Valley called Sarpanches and asked them to inform the locals not to go the jungles for hunting or collection of firewood. “Army first summoned Sarpanches and later on, the Sarpanches informed Muezzins of mosques in the area who announced the army orders over loudspeakers,” sources said. Pertinently, anti-India, pro-freedom protests broke out on Tuesday, a day after army claimed to have killed seven alleged See Army On Page 11..
NC, Congress ridicules strike call on Lolab encounter ‘Geelani wants to create an issue out of nonissue’ Govt must come out with facts: PDP Srinagar, Feb 26: While ridiculing the strike call given by Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani on February 28 against Lolab encounter in which army claimed to have killed seven militants, National
Conference and Congress came down heavily on Geelani saying that ‘he wants to create an issue out of nothing’. “This is very unfortunate that Geelani all the time remains in search of a reason to extend
strike calls. He must shun this illogical attitude,” said Mustafa Kamal, additional general secretary National Conference while asks Geelani to come out with proof about slain See NC On Page 11..
Dismayed with strict checking, Trucks return without unloading at Chakoti Srinagar, Feb 26: Causing dismay to the traders of both sides, the cross LoC trade that resumed after 40 days on Wednesday was again hit after the traders questioned the procedure of checking at Chakoti Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PAK) resulting into return of truckloads of goods to Uri. According to the reports received by KNS, the cross LoC trade that was suspended on January 17 after a huge narcotics consignment was seized from one of the vehicle coming from Pak, was resumed by the authorities on Wednesday after both the sides agreed to adopt a proper mechanism of checking of the vehicles. The reports informed further that 22 trucks left from Uri Salamabad to Chakoti (Pak) on Wednesday. After reaching Chakooti, the traders expressed resent-
ment over the checking procedure of their vehicles, stating that it is causing damage to their goods loaded in the trucks. The reports maintained that the traders accused the Pak authorities of causing damage to their goods and that the procedure adopted for frisking loaded trucks was unacceptable. The traders held a detailed meet with Trade Facilitation Officer (TFO) Chakoti (Pak) Basharat Ahmad. After the meet failed to yield any result, the traders were asked to return to Salamabad Uri without unloading their respective consignments in Pakistan Administered Kashmir. Confirming the reports, SalamabadChakoti trade union general Secretary Hilal Turkey told KNS over phone that the incident was unfortunate and that the authorities of both See Chakoti On Page 11..
High range rockets recovered from Kupwara
Srinagar, Feb 26: Army on Wednesday claimed that it recovered high range sophisticated rocket launchers and IEDs from Teetwal sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Officials told GNS that army’s 21 Grenadiers launched searches at Khakhar area near River Kishan Ganga in Teetwal sector after observing suspicious movement. During the searches, two rocket launchers, two IEDs and some clothing were recovered. “The two rocket launchers are more effective as well as sophisticated. They have a very high range and can be used from a distance. This is for the first time that such high end launchers have been recovered. Army experts will examine them in coming days,” sources said. Sources said that the IEDs weighing 1.5 kg were diffused by the military engineering wing on the hills. “The IEDs created deafening sound. It also caused panic among the people See Kupwara On Page 11..
Mahashivratri (Hairath) being celebrated today
Srinagar, Feb 26: ‘The Night of Shiva’ popularly known as ‘Mahashivratri’ would be observed with religious fervour across the state on Thursday. The festival is being celebrated as Hairath by the Kashmiri Pandits. The festival is being celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva. Shivaratri falls on the moonless 14th night of the new moon in the Hindu month of Phalgun. Shivratri devotees observe day and night fast and perform ritual worship of Shiva Lingam to appease Lord Shiva. The festival symbolizes See Mahashivratri On Page 11..
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Srinagar, Thursday 27 February 2014
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Kichloo Government/ Private vehicles, resulting in damage to the Police station building and 11 Government vehicles including an ambulance of Health Department. Besides, 07 private vehicles were damaged. The mob also set ablaze the bunkers (Sentry Posts) of Police Station Lalpora. In order to protect the life and property and to prevent storming of the Police Station by the mob, Police resorted to tear smoke shells to disperse the mob. With the help of re-enforcement from Kupwara, the mob was dispersed and situation brought under control. Due to stone pelting, 21 Police Personnel received injuries. However, no civilian got injured as Police exercised maximum restraint, discipline and professionalism. The dead bodies of the 07 militants were confirmed to be of militants who were operating into the forests of Lolab. After completing the medico-legal formalities like post-mortem, photography, DNA sampling, the dead bodies were handed over to local Auquaf Committee of Lalpora which also confirmed that none of the killed militants was a local/civilian. These dead bodies were then buried in a local graveyard at Lalpora. In connection with the events of 25th February, 2014, case FIR No. 8/2014 u/s 307, 148,147, 149, 336, 436 RPC Sec. 03 of PTT Act ( Prevention of Damage of Public Property Act) has been registered in Police Station Lalpora District Administration Kupwara has taken all possible measures to avoid any law and order situation and to ensure that peace is not disturbed and general public is not put to any inconvenience. (KNS)
Army
Rather lays foundation stone of PHC Watkalu Asks people to judge their representative on the basis of performance CHADURA (BUDGAM) FEBRUARY 26: The Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather laid foundation stone of a Primary Health Centre, estimated to cost of Rs. 1.89 crore at Watkalu village of Chadura. The Minister was informed that the PHC shall have a total of 24 rooms, 14 in the ground floor and 10 in first floor. He was further informed that the PHC shall cater to a population of 8,000 people of villages like Watkalu, Ladden, Chontinar and Lolipora who have had to travel 8 km up to the nearest PHC in Hapru to avail basic health services. The PHC with a medical officer, Pharmacist, MPHW and two nurses shall operate from a rented building so that people do not suffer for the want of basic healthcare till the complex comes up, expected to be completed upto 2015. Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Rather said that among various PHCs approved for his constituency this is just one as his resolve is to provide his people with the best of basic facilities be it roads or drinking water or healthcare. He thanked the health department for their due cooperation in providing basic health services in the most hilly and far off places like Watkulu.”Public service should be the motto of healthy politics”, he declared, adding that It is the voter who judges a repre-
sentative on the basis of his performance and action not on rhetoric. The people of Lolipora and Bajipathri highlighted the need for a few link roads, power substations and electric poles, conductors as well as water reservoirs on the occasion. While giving a patient hearing to the natives, Finance minister assured that Lolipora-Chuentnaar road shall come up soon and also said that he is duty bound to provide best public services to his people. Accepting unemployment of youth as a serious concern facing the country as well as state of J&K, he said that the government is trying its best to provide livelihood to Total youth be it by employing them in government sector or helping them in self employment by Units various schemes of governmentNew like SKEWPY, Himayat, Udaan etc. Terming youth as an asset of a society, the Minister assuredExisting all possible cooperation and assistance to them.Units He also warned the people of those who indulge in divisive politics to gain political mileage and advised them to use their democratic right of adult suffrage consciously and judge their representatives on the merits of performance, be it parliamentary elections or assembly elections. Terming Dr Farooq Abdullah as a tall and popular leader of masses, he told his people to strengthen his hands in upcoming parliamentary elections.
JKBCWW distributes Rs 36 lakh among 521 beneficiaries as educational assistance
NC militants’ origin. Kamal told KNS that the government has already made it clear on the floor of the house that the militants killed during the gun battle with the army in Lolab were all non-locals and that after the post-mortem and DNA sample collection, the bodies were handed over to the local Auqaf for the performance of their last rites. Congress while echoing Kamal’s statement over the issue stated that it is satisfied with the version of police and army that the ultras were non-locals. It stated further that there was no need for the strike call as the locals themselves have expressed satisfaction that the militants were non-locals. “The DNA samples were collected and post mortem was carried out that reveals the truth,” said Taj Mohi-ud-Din, minister for medical education and senior Congress leader. Opposition PDP while demanding that the government must come up with the facts and the same must be made public opined that there is a lot of credibility ‘deficit’ in the present coalition. It also slammed the government over the imposition of curfew in Lolab and Kupwara. “The government has made curfew as a tool of repression and there is no reason for chief minister Omar Abdullah to claim on the floor of the assembly that the normalcy prevails in valley at large,” Naeem Akhter, MLC and PDP chief spokesman told KNS. (KNS)
Chakoti
the sides have to evolve a consensus over the mechanism of checking of the loaded trucks. He stated further that it is hoped that the issue will be resolved on priority on future. Turkey added that 4 trucks from Pak entered Salemabad trade centre and unloaded their consignments in usual procedure. “All the four trucks were loaded with spices and fruits,” Turkey said. Pertinently, the cross LoC trade was suspended on January 17 this year after the huge consignment of brown sugar was a found in one of the truck coming from Pak. (KNS)
Kupwara in the nearby villages,” they added. Meanwhile, police has registered a case and started further investigations in this regard. (GNS)
Mahashivratri
the values of piety, devotion, brotherhood and harmony. Shivratri pooja is being held in temples across the state. Governor, N N Vohra, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, Deputy chief minister, Tara Chand and ministers greeted people on the occasion. In his felicitation message, Omar said that J&K has a rich tradition of celebrating festivals with amity, brotherhood and harmony. He said Hairath also symbolizes traditional bonds of love between Hindus and Muslims. Former Chief Minister, Mufti Muhammad Sayed and Peoples Democratic Party president, Mehbooba Mufti have also greeted the people on the eve of Mahashivratri. They hoped that it would usher a new era of peace and prosperity.
Doctors accuse PSC of double standards ‘Different yardstick adopted to select candidates’ from foreign countries like Russia, Khazakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Iran and Pakistan.” These doctors told CNS that the Commission preferred those students who had obtained degrees from Iran, China and Bangladesh on the pretext that the syllabus of these countries matches with Indian syllabus. “I had secured 90 percent marks in Russia, but my percentage was deducted and treated equivalent to 60 per cent only which is injustice towards me,” Doctor Owais said. Similar views were expressed by other doctors who said that most of the doctors who have attained the degrees from foreign countries belong to Kashmir. “We want to know what formula and rule did the PSC apply while fulfilling these posts,” Dr Omar Ali said.
Lone lays foundation stone of Rs 8.94 Cr foot bridges at Sumbal, Shadipora Says construction workers are an integral part of our society
On the occasion, a distribution cum awareness camp for educational assistance provided by J&K Buildings and other Constructions Workers Welfare Board (JKBCWW) organized by Assistant Commissioner Labour, Bandipora. During the camp an amount of about Rs 36 lakh were distributed in favour of children of 521 construction workers of the Bandipora as an educational assistance district construction workers were given awareness regarding the schemes of JKBCWW including providing of educational assistance to the children of construction workers of Bandipora district.
BANDIPORA (SONAWARI), FEBRUARY 26: Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone said that a golden era has begun since the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took over the reins of Jammu and Kashmir State. He said that the promises made by the government for socio-economic upliftment of people by providing basic facilities to the people at their doorsteps. This was stated by the Minister while addressing a mammoth gathering at Sonawari constituency after laying foundation stone of two foot bridges in Sonawari Constituency of Bandipora district here on Wednesday. Mr. Lone laid foundation stone of 150 meter long suspension foot bridge at Shadipora Latti over river Jehlum to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 4.80 crore and benefit large populace of the area. The Minister also laid the foundation stone of 99 meter long foot bridge at Sumbal coming up at the cost of Rs. 4.14 crore and connects On the occasion, the Higher Education Minvarious villages including Sumbal, Naspora ister was the chief guest who distributed cheques to the tune of Rs 36.01 Lakh among and other adjoining villages. Mr. Lone said that the State has registered 521 construction worker beneficiaries from visible change on development and welfare J&K Building and other Constructions Workfronts. He said government has constructed ers Welfare Board (JKBCWW) as an educanumber of complexes housing health centres, tional assistance for the children of construceducational institutions, administrative office tion workers of Bandipora district. buildings besides constructed hundreds of Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Lone said that bridges, roads connecting unconnected population. He said present government has made administration reI, Ishfaq Ahmad S/o Gulam Mohammad Gojri R/o sponsive to public needs beBuchwara, Dalgate, Srinagar, have to apply for passsides transparent and accountport with the endorsement of my surname as Gojri as able. my academic record does not mention my surname Gojri along with my name. Objection if any, regarding endorsement of my surname “GOJRI” on my passport may be lodged with the Passport Office, Srinagar within a week’s time. No objection shall be entertained thereafter. Ishfaq Ahmad Gojri S/o: Gulam Mohammad Gojri R/o: Buchwara, Dalgate, Srinagar Contact No. 9419332406 Srinagar, Feb 26 (KNS): The District Development Commissioner Srinagar Farooq Ahmad Shah convened a meeting on Wednesday with the Sectoral Officers of You made us proud. District Srinagar to review Your success spoke loud. the progress achieved under You reinforced our faith by standing out in the various projects/works crowd!!! taken up under Special Area Congratulations on being selected as Medical Officer. Development Programme Arshid Hussain, 2013-14. C/O: Information Department According to a statement issued to KNS, 329 numbers of works costing Rs. 3221.27 THE JAMMU & KASHMIR STATE lacs have been authorised under SADP 2013-14 for BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, execution through various executing agencies. “As per SUB-OFFICE, BUDGAM the details given by the executing agencies 285 No. of ATTENTION PLEASE works have been completed The candidate whose photograph is and the remaining works published in the notice is claiming to have under progress shall be lost his/her original marks card of class completed by or before 10th 10th issued by the Jammu &Kashmir State of March, 2014. An expendiBoard of School Education with following ture of about 80 per cent of particulars: the total authorised cost has Name Asmat Farooq been incurred.” The statement added that Parentage Farooq Ahmad Sofi the District Development Commissioner directed Class 10th the executing agencies to Roll No 211455 accelerate the pace of work and ensure completion of Year / Session 2008 (Bi-Annual) the works as per the target Result Pass date and impressed upon the sectoral officers that no Now the candidate has applied for the DUPLICATE work done claim shall be enMARKS CARD. Anybody (if), having any objection may tertained after the target date file the same before undersigned within seven days from for ensuring transparency the date of publication of this notice. Besides, the original in the utilization of funds. marks card be treated as cancelled. Any lapse on the part of any Sd/- Deputy Secretary, Officer shall be his personal BOSE, Budgam responsibility. (KNS)
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militants in Lolab forests. The rumours of the slain being hunters brought further infuriated the locals, who attacked the police station Lalpora in a bid to have a glimpse of the slain men. However, army and police in a joint press statement had reiterated their claim that all the slain were foreign militants associated with Lashkar –e-Toiba. (GNS)
Srinagar, Feb 26: Accusing Public Service Commission of adopting different yard stick for Kashmiri people, Foreign Medical Graduates (FMG) Wednesday said that proper rules were not followed in selecting Medical Officers in Jammu and Kashmir. A group of doctors told CNS that Public Service Commission issued a notification vide number psc/exam/13/100 dated 31/12/2013 for the posts of Medical Officers. 438 posts were reserved for open merit candidates out of 769 posts. They said that after screening and interview process, PSC published the result on Wednesday in a Jammu based newspaper. “But the yard sticks and rules followed by the Commission surprised hundreds of Kashmiri students who had got their degrees
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Office of the Chief Horticulture Officer, Srinagar Chairman District Level Committee for Recruitment to the Class-IV Posts in Horticulture Department in District Srinagar.
Subject: Selection list for Class-IV posts in Horticulture Department District Srinagar
(A)Post-Gardener: Select list (Open Merit: No. of Posts-22)
S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Aiman Fayaz Mir
D/o. Fayaz Ahmad Mir
Khankah New Zainakadal, Srinagar
OM
2
Shahla Anwar
D/o. Mohd Anwar
Barbarshah Bund Near SP Collage , Srinagar
OM
3
Sajad Bashir Dar
S/o. Bashir Ahmad Dar
Gasoo Hazratbal Srinagar
OM
4
Bilal Ahmad Mir
S/o. Abdul Majid Mir
Khushipora, Abban Shah, HMT, Srinagar
OM
5
Shadab Anwer
S/o. Mohd. Anwer
Barbar Shah, Near S.P Collage , Srinagar
OM
6
Reyhana Noor
D/o. Noor Mohammad Sofi
Habak, Naseembagh, Srinagar
OM
7
Bisma Jan
D/o. Din Mohammad Bhat
Bemina, Bilal Colony Sector 2/C H.No. 445 Srinagar.
OM
8
Owais Hameed Bhat
S/o. Abdul Hamid Bhat
655/2E Housing Colony Bemina Srinagar
OM
9
Wafa Bari
D/o. Rafiq Ahmad Butt
Kouser Colony, Rawalpora, Srinagar
OM
10
Mehraj ud din
S/o. Nazir Ahmad Sofi
Habak Naseembagh, Srinagar
OM
11
Shabir Ahmad Kalwal
S/o. Nazir Ahmad Kalwal
Kalwal Mohalla Rainawari Srinagar
OM
12
Sabira Mukhtar
D/o. Mukhtar Ahmad Wani
Shivpora, Srinagar
OM
13
Muhammad Ashraf
S/o.Abdul Gani Shiekh
Brein, Nishat Srinagar
OM
14
Irfan Ahmad Mir
S/o. Mohd.Ramzan Mir
Newtheed, Harwan, Srinagar
OM
15
Mohammad Sami
S/o. Bashir Ahmad
Rawalpora, Old Airport Road, Srinagar
OM
16
Tanveer Rasool
S/o Gh. Rasool Hafiz
Humza Mohalla, Omer Colony,Lal Bazar, Sgr
OM
17
Hashum Din Ganai
S/o. Gh.Nabi Ganai
Vethpara, Pandrethan, Srinagar
OM
18
Amir Gulzar
S/o. Gulzar Ahmad Sheikh
Nigeen Bagh Srinagar
OM
19
Samreena Rafiq
D/o. Mohammad Rafiq Dar
Khushalsar Zadibal Srinagar
OM
20
Nazim Hussain Wani
S/o. Shair Ali Wani
Zadibal, Srinagar
OM
21
Aasim Altaf Khan
D/o Altaf Ahmad Khan
Eidgah Ganderpora Srinagar
OM
22
Syed Ishrat Jan
D/o. Syed Mohammad Syeed Dehbadi
Molvi Stop Lalbazar Srinagar
OM
Waiting list:- Gardener: Open Merit S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Aqib Rasool Beigh
S/o. Ghulam Rasool Beigh
Chekimethan, Baghimehtab, Srinagar
OM
2
Mansoor Lateef
S/o Sh. Mohd.Lateef Bhat
Nayak Bagh, Nowgam, Srinagar
OM
3
Bismah Mushtaq
D/o. Mushtaq Ahmad Handoo
Umarabad, HMT, Srinagar
OM
4
Tasleema
D/o. Bashir Ahmad Bhat
Kathi Maidan, Zadibal,Srinagar
OM
5
Irfan Ahmed Dar
S/o. Abdul Samad Dar
Nowpora, Chesmashahi, Srinagar
OM
6
Aaqib-u-Nabi
S/o.Ghulam Nabi Bhat
Tailbal, Srinagar..
7
Javid Ahmad Bhat
S/o Abdul Rashid Bhat
Habak Naseembagh Srinagar
,
OM OM
(B) Post-Gardener: Select list (RBA: No. of Posts-07) S .No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
Catagory
1
Mehraj-u-din
S/o. Ghulam Ahmad Rather
Dara Harwan Srinagar
RBA
2
Suhail Ahmad Rather
S/o. Ghulam Mohd.Rather
Dara Harwan Srinagar
RBA
3
Naseer Ahmad Ganie
S/o. Mohd. Rafiq Ganie
Chekidara Harwan Srinagar
RBA
4
Aashiq Hussain Khutto
S/o. Ghulam Hassan Khutto
Dara Harwan Srinagar
RBA
5
Maqsood Ahmad Dar
S/o. Bashir Ahmad Dar
Dara Harwan Srinagar
RBA
6
Asif Ahmad Sofi
S/o. Abdul Rehman Sofi
Dara Harwan Srinagar
RBA
7
Parvaiz Ahmad Khan
S/o. Bashir Ahmad Khan
Nagbal Dara Harwan, Srinagar
RBA
R/O
Catagory
Waiting list:- Gardener: (RBA) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
1
Mehraj ul din Ganie
S/o. Ghulam Qadir Ganie
Chekidara Harwan Srinagar
RBA
2
Fayaz Ahmad Bhat
S/o. Ab. Rahman Bhat
Chekidara Harwan Srinagar
RBA
(C) Post-Gardener: Select list (SC: No. of Posts-03) s. No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Rocky Maandi
S/o. Hans Raj
Village Deoli, Bishnah, Jammu
SC
2
Jaipaul
S/o. Shanker Dass
Village Swankha, Samba Jammu
SC
3
Rajesh Kumar
S/o. Tarsem Chand
Mirpur Ram, Kathua
SC
Waiting list:- Gardener: (SC) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
1
Kamal Kumar
S/o. Lt.Sain Dass
H.Mo.C-57 Ward 59 Palloura, Jammu SC
Catagory
(D) Post-Gardener: Select list (ST: No. of Posts-04) s. No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Ajaz Ahmad Lachi
S/o. Abdul Rashid Lachi
Nagbal, Dara Harwan Srinagar
ST
2
Mohd. Munshi
S/o. Kalam Din
Sangri Khanmoh, Srinagar
ST
3
Gh. Hassan Wani
S/o. Lassa Wani
A/P Bagh Jogi Lanker Rainawari Srinagar
ST
4
Mohd. Hanief Famda
S/o. Sayian Famda
Faquir Gojree, Dara Srinagar
ST
Waiting list:- Gardener: (ST) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
1
Tabasum Gogar Goryal
D/o. Habib ullah Gogar Goryal Balgarden, Srinagar
Catagory ST
(E) Post-Orderly: Select list (Open Merit: No. of Posts-01) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Mushtaq-ul-Mehraj
S/o. Mehraj-ud-din Dar
Khawajabagh, Tailbal
OM
Waiting list:- Orderly: (Open Merit) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Isfa Yaseen
D/o Mohd. Yaseen Mir
Mir Masjid Khanyar
OM
(F) Post-Orderly: Select list (RBA: No. of Posts-01) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Ashaq Jeelani Rather
S/o. Ghulam Qadir Rather
Dara, Harwan Srinagar
RBA
Waiting list:- Orderly: (RBA) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Naseer Ahmad Malik
S/O Bashir Ahmad Malik
Check Dara Harwan Srinagr
RBA
(G) Post-Orderly: Select list (SC: No. of Posts-01) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Prinka Hans
S/o.Tara Chand
Check nathal Kathua
SC
Waiting list:- Orderly (SC) S.No
Name of the candidate
Parentage
R/O
Catagory
1
Amandeep
S/o Sh. Janak Raj
Jindlehar pochohala Jammu
SC
DIPK 14254
Sd/- Chief Horticulture Officer, Srinagar.
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Sagar lays foundation of Model village, inaugurates Panchayat ghar at Kangrial Balwal Govt. ensured need based development of the State: Sagar JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26- Maintaining that the Government has ensured overall and need based development of the State by ensuring that the benefit of the various welfare schemes percolates to the ground level, the Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that certain forces are trying to negate the achievements registered by the Government by spreading lies and divisive propaganda. The Minister was addressing a huge public gathering after laying the foundation stone of the Model village at Kangrial Balwal in Jammu district, besides inaugurating a Panchayat Ghar constructed by the department of Rural Development. The Model Village will be taken up with an estimated cost of Rs. 1.12 crore and will having all the requisite facili-
ties like Community Information Centre, play grounds and other allied things. MLA Raipur Mr. Bharat Bushan, Director Rural Development Jammu, Mr. Shafiq Ahmad Raina, Additional District Development Commissioner, Jammu Mr. G. N. Balwan, Assistant Commissioner Development Jammu Mr. K. K. Sidha and other senior officers of district were present on the occasion. The Minister while referring to the developmental initiatives undertaking by the Government said that the 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 and also ensuring the creation of assets for the general convenience of the people.Referring to the creation of new administrative units, Mr. Sagar said that this historic step taken by the government would ensure fast based development of these areas which would go a long way in elevating the so-
cio-economic profile of the people living in rural and far-flung areas. He said that certain parties are trying to mislead the masses but the people of the state are wise enough to understand their mechanizations and would give a befitting reply to them in coming future. Terming the empowerment of Panchayats one of the major initiatives undertaken by the government for ensuring the decentralization of powers to the grass root level, the Minister said that these basic units of governance have been adequately empowered with the powers of 14 vital departments and the necessary instruction have been passed down the line to ensure that they are involved in implementation and formulation of various welfare programmes. Mr. Sagar said that the new initiative of providing a model village for every constituency of the state would ensure that these areas come up at par with the urban areas and are provided with every modern facilities so that the people living in these areas get the requisite benefits.
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J&K Festival concludes at Jodhpur; visitors enthralled JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26- The 3-day Jammu and Kashmir Festival at Jodhpur concluded with visitors getting a feel of the rich cultural diversity of the State and appreciated the performances of the artists drawn from the three regions of J&K. The festival, jointly organized by the West Zone Cultural Centre and J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, was aimed at showcasing the rich cultural traditions of Jammu and Kashmir through folk dances, music and art and crafts. As many as 170 artists drawn from Kashmir, Ladakh and Jammu participated in the festival and gave brilliant performances of their folk dances. Display of State Handicrafts also formed part of the festival. A large number of people witnessed the performances. Pertinently, the Jodhpur festival was the first of the series of J&K Festivals being held by zonal Cultural Centres of the union ministry of culture. The Department of Handicrafts and J&K Agro Industries Corporation had also set up stalls at the festival site for display and sale of handicrafts and agro products. The Academy had specially arranged for sale and display of its publications. Lovers of literature and writers showed keen interest in the displayed literature and many of them purchased books and desired to contribute to the Academy publications. The Director West Zone Cultural Centre, Shailendra Dashora and Additional Secretary Academy, Dr. A. S. Amn were present during the festival.
11 Pvt. Members’ Bills moved in La; 6 introduced, 3 rejected, 2 withdrawn
Lone News Agency Kangan Khan News Agency Ganderbal Gulzar News Agency Soura Zahid Book Depot Chadoora Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh Hilal News Agency Budgam L.AHyderpora Private Members’ Bill No.12 JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: AsNews many Agency of 2013, “The Constitution of Jammu as 11 Private Members’ were LoneBills News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora Kashmir (Amendment) Bill, 2013 moved in the House. Bhat Out ofNews these,Agency 6 and Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar were allowed to introduce, 3 reject- was moved by Ch. Zulfikar Ali on beBashir News Agency Sumbal halfBeerwah of Mr. M. Y Tarigami. ed and 2 withdrawn. Dar News Agency Bills which were rejectedSaleem by The Bills which Reshi were News allowedAgencyThe Safapora News Agency Pattan the House with voice vote included, to introduce included “The ConBasharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore stitution of Jammu and Kashmir L.A Private Members’ Bill No. 14 of Altaf Agency Javaid News Agency Qazigund (Amendment) Bill, 2012 (L.ANews Private 2012Pulwama “The Constitution of Jammu News Baramulla G.M News Agency Sopore and Kashmir (Amendment) Bill, Members’ Bill No. 12 Jeelani of 2012)”. The Agency 2012”Kupwara of Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta.Sultan News Agency Handwara Bill was moved Mr. Harsh Singh. ShahDev News Agency Minister for Labour and EmL.ALangate Private Members’ Bill No.22 L.A Private Members’ BillNews No.34 Agency Younis Sheikh News Agency Islamabad of 2012 to amend the Jammu and of 2012 “The Constitution of Jammu ployment, Mr. Ajay Sadhotra today ReshiAct, News Threeinformed Way News Tral GoverntheAgency House that and Islamabad Kashmir (Amendment) Bill, Kashmir Land Revenue 1996Agency taken Bijbehara several measures 2012’’ moved (1939 A.D)” moved byTurray Mr. Nizam-udNews Agency Tral by Mr. Jugal Kishore.Badrument Newshas Agency complete the Arwani backlog of annual Private Members’ Bill No.9Malik of to Din Bhat. Rahi News Agency L.A Kulgam News Agency L.A Private Member Bill No.7 of 2013 “The Constitution of Jammu and account statements of the employRah News Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Private Sector, 2013 to amend the Code of Criminal Kashmir (Amendment) Bill, 2013 ” ees working under Kargil
212780 annual statements issued, 85000 in progress: Sadhotra
Procedure, Samvat 1989 (1922 A.D) was moved by Mr. Abdul Haq Khan. L.A Private Member Bill No.11 of 2013 to provide for establishment of Autonomous Hill Development Councils of Rajouri-Poonch Districts was moved Ch. Zulfikar Ali. L.A Private Members’ Bill No.13 of 2013 The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir (Amendment) Bill, 2013 was moved Mr. Nizam-ud-Din Bhat.
moved by Peerzada Mansoor Hussain. L.A Private Member Bill No.10 of 2013 “A Bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Brick Kilns (Regulation) Act, 2010 ” and L.A Private Members’ Bill No. 27 of 2012 “The Bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Act, 2002.” moved by Ch. Zulfikar Ali were withdrawn by the Members after convincing reply by the Government.
rs.3.20 cr flood protection works at utter Behni-Brotta in progress: Sham JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma today informed the House that the restoration works of protection bunds on both sides of River Devak have been completed under SDRF. Replying to a question by Mr. S. S. Slathia, the Minister said that however, the construction on flood protection works on both banks of river Devak from Utter Behni to Village Brotta is in progress at a cost of Rs. 3.20 crore under State sector. He said Rs. 25 lakh were expended during last fiscal on this project while as Rs. 15 lakh are being expended this financial year on the project.
PSUs and Autonomous Bodies in the State, adding that during last six months 212780 annual Account Statements have been issued and 85000 such accounts are in progress. Replying to a question by Mr. M. Y Tarigami, the Minister informed that records are being computerized, adding that the work load in the organization has increased day by day and staff positions reduced because of continuous retirements. The Minister said that efforts are being made to fill up the vacant post in the organization. He said out of 78 vacant posts of different categories 14 post have already been referred to Services Selection Board. The Minister informed that to ensure the services to the employees at their door steps, the Government has established 12 district offices in different districts and providing of online facilities to the district offices is also in pipeline. He said a proposal for creation of new posts in the organization is being also placed before the board of trustees.
Rs. 19900 cr allocated under State Plan during last three years: Sadhotra Minister for Labour Employment, Mr. Ajay Sadhotra today informed the House that Rs. 19900 crore have been allocated to various sectors under State Plan during last three financial years in the State. Replying to a question by Ch. Zulfikar Ali, the Minister informed that, Rs. 6000 crore was allocated during the 2010-11, Rs. 6600 crore during 2011-12 and Rs. 7300 crore during 2012-13 to various sectors under the State Plan. He said the State sector funds are allocated sector wise and not district or constituency wise as the benefits of the investments of the State sector funds are not confined to a particular district but are available to the State as a whole. The Minister informed that an additional fund to the tune of Rs. 2.39 crore was released during last two financial years to district Rajouri under district sector. He said Rs. 5.16 crore was also released under Bad Pocket Initiative to the district during last three financial years for different development works. The Minister informed that as many as 149 decisions were taken in DDBs meeting of Rajouri since 2009-10, against which 88 decisions have been implemented and 61 are under implementation.
Parts of Ladakh region declared as Wildlife Sanctuary: Mian altaf Minister for Forests and Environments Mian Altaf Ahmed today in-
formed the House that some parts of Ladakh region have been declared as wild life Sanctuary. He said, however, the inhabitants of the region are not required to seek the permission for construction of their residential houses from the wild life department. Replying to a question by Mr. T. Namgyal, the Minister said that the reports of conflict between human and domestic/wild animals are frequently received from region, adding that to tackle these conflicts wild life stewards for watch and ward in conflict prone areas have been engaged. He said the Wild Life Department is also providing predator proof community coral pans for the safety of livestock.
Ex-gratia distributed to noKs of ramban road accident: Kichloo JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26Minister of State for Home, Mr. Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo today informed the House that five persons died on spot in a road accident that occurred at Batery Cheshma near Anukhi fall of a mini bus on February 16th. He said 38 passengers were also injured in the accident. Giving details of the accident in reply to a Calling Attention Notice by Mr. Ashok Kumar in Legislative Assembly today, the Minister said that after hearing about the accident the district administration, Ramban, Police and Traffic Police with the assistance of army and local NGOs, launched immediate rescue operation and shifted the dead and injured to the district Hospital, Ramban adding that out of the injured five persons succumbed to their injuries in the hospital. He said eight of them critically injured persons were airlifted to GMC Hospital Jammu and of which three succumbed to their injuries. He said 12 injured persons were referred to Srinagar whileas 13 were admitted in district hospital, Ramban. The Minister said one Ishtiyaq Ahmad S/o Gh. Mohammad Ganai R/o Batamaloo, Srinagr, driver of a Tavera vehicle, while watching the scene of the accident slipped and rolled down into the gorge and also died on spot raising the death toll to 14. The Minister said on February 17, 2014, 04 injured persons were shifted to Srinagar and two persons to Jammu by road. He said one injured person was discharged from DH Ramban after treatment. He said out of the injured persons, one persons died at Jammu and two at Srinagar, raising the total death
toll to 17. The Minister informed that ex-gratia of Rs. one lakh each has been paid to NoKs of 10 dead persons and Rs. 10,000 each to 15 injured persons besides Rs. 5,000 each was paid in respect of 13 injured persons immediately from Chief Minister’sFund and District Red Cross Fund. He said the remaining Rs. 2.50 lakh is being disbursed shortly. The Minister informed that preliminary examination of the accident spot revealed that the mini bus driver was driving the vehicle at a high speed and tried to overtake the other vehicle during which he lost control over the mini bus. He said further examination of documents of the vehicles suggests that it was having a valid fitness certificate valid till 28th July, 2014, insurance valid till 23rd March, 2014, Road permit valid till 7th May, 2014.He further informed that a case under FIR No. 24/2014 u/s 279, 337, 30 A RPC stands registered at Police Station Ramban. The case is under investigation, moreover, an enquiry to ascertain the circumstances which led to the accident has been ordered and entrusted to DIG Traffic, Range, Jammu.In order to avoid these accidents, Traffic regulation system has been further enhanced, surprise and random checks have been intensified in the Ramban sector and other vulnerable areas of the National Highway, DTIs and Dy SsP have been directed to visit their area of responsibility (AoR) for better traffic management, he added. The Minister said that the Police Headquarters / Traffic Police department has procured ten highway patrol vehicles.
Efforts afoot to upgrade power infra in Haveli constituency: Saifullah
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26: Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah today informed the House that an eight hours scheduled curtailment is being done in Haveli Constituency. However, during the winter season 2.5 MWA receiving station Mandi and 3.15 MVA receiving station Chandak are heavily overloaded and due to which additional curtailments is enforced in these areas which is primarily due to unauthorized overload on the system. In addition to this, owing to distress calls from State Load Dispatch Centre, further curtailment also becomes necessary, he added.The Minister said that the areas namely Ar, Bedar, Gall, Pindi, Sathra, Chikriban, Chela Dhangri, Khanater are fed from 1x2.5 MVA, 33/11 KV receiving Station Mandi (Seikloo) and 1x3.15 MVA, 33/11 KV Receiving Station Chandak respectively which get overloaded at times leading to forced curtailment in addition to their routine cuts. These Receiving Stations shall be considered for upgradation subject to technical feasibility and registered load, said the Minister.
Land compensation cases for Police Post at old town Bla to be finalized soon: Sadhotra
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26- Minister for Planning and Development, Mr. Ajay Kumar Sadhotra while replying to a Calling Attention Notice by Mr. G. N. Monga in the Legislative Council today said that land measuring 39 kanal, 11 Marla has been identified at Malyar Pora, Tehsil and District Baramulla for establishment of Police Post in Old Town. The acquisition proceedings have not been finalized yet, as the police department has not deposited the funds with the concerned collector for payment of compensation to the concerned land owners.
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hailstorm affected villages of Budgam district to get compensation soon: ajaz JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26- Minister of State for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Ajaz Ah-
mad Khan today informed the Legislative Assembly that due to hailstorm in district Budgam on September 08, 2013, huge loss to the crops was reported in villages Watribal, Hardiwal, Brain Muqam, Samson Paharthan and Lasipora of Khansahib constituency. Around 12922 families have been affected due to loss to agriculture and horticulture crops spread around 3309 hectares. These claims were examined and placed before the State Executive Committee on June February 2, 2014 and the Committee has approved these claims. The funds shall be released shortly and shall be kept at the disposal of Deputy Commissioner Budgam for its disbursement among the sufferers. The Minister was replying to a Calling Attention Notice by Hakeem Yaseen in the House.
Three Tube Wells being dug in Jammu West: Sham
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 26- The Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Mr. Sham Lal today informed the House that the Water supply in the Jammu West Constituency including area of Talab Tillo and Janipur is being supplied daily, however against a daily requirement of 23.50 MGD the quantity supplied is about 22.50 MGD resulting a shortfall of 1.00 MGD. The Minister said the shortfall is being met by drilling 3 Tube Wells through J&K ERA at PHE Station New Plot, PHE Station Bakshi Nagar and Missionaries of Charity at Talli Morh Janipur and out of these three Tube Wells work at oneTube Well at Bakshi Nagar is in progress.
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HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.
Gemini May 21-June 21
Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill. Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.
Cancer June 22-July 22
If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.
Leo
July 23-August 22 An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the toughest of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about relationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting together with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you. Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces. Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.
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The Largest Tribal Religious Congregation at Sammakka Sarakka Jathara
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ammakka Sarakka Jathara or Medaram Jathara is the largest tribal religious congregation in the country. The biannual Jathara takes place at Medaram village of Tadvai Mandal in Warangal district, in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh. Approximately one crore devotees are expected to take part this time at the Jathara to be held between February 12 to 15, 2014. A little festival of tribal’s in a small village has become a major pilgrimage in the last six years. This festival is held to get the blessings of goddesses Sammakka and Sarakka. It's believed that in those 3 to 4 days of the Jathara, goddesses’ real presence is felt. With the Jathara nearing, arrangements at Medaram village have also been picking up speed. It might be noted that about 80 lakh pilgrims had taken part in the Jathara last time. The Sammakka Jathara was declared as a state festival by Andhra Pradesh government in 1998. Devotees in large number from neighbouring districts and different states including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odessa, Maharastra, Karnataka and Jharkand participate at the Jathara. People offer bangaram (gold) in the form of jaggery of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no Vedic or Brahmanic influence. Jampanna Vagu is a tributary to River Godavari. According to the history, Jampanna is the tribal warrior and the son of Tribal Goddess Sammakka. The Jampanna vagu took his name as he died in a battle fighting against Kakatiyan Army in that stream. The Jampanna vagu is still red in colour believed to be with the blood of Jampanna (Scientifically the red colour of the water is attributed to the soil composition). Devotees believe that taking a holy dip in the red water of Jampanna Vagu reminds of the sacrifice of their gods who save them and also induces courage into their souls.
The actual festival begins in the month of Magha, on Sudha Pournami (full moon day) evening when Sarakka (in the form of vermilion) would be traditionally brought from Kanneboyinapalle, a neibhouring village in the forest, and placed on a gadde, an earthen platform raised under a tree. By next sunset, the main goddess Sammakka (in the form of vermilion) will be brought from Chilukalagutta. There are two gaddes (platforms) separately one for goddess "Sammakka" and other for goddess "Sarakka". They are represented by bamboo sticks smeared with turmeric and vermilion (Pasupu and Kunkuma). Since time immemorial, there is a huge tree standing on Sammakka gadde. Hundreds of people who are often believed to be possessed by the goddess come here dancing ecstatically throughout their journey. People believe that Goddesses Sammakka, Saralamma fulfill their desires with their divine and miraculous powers. Couples visit to pray to the goddess to bless them with children. Many pilgrim pay their promises made to goddess during the Jathara, by offering jaggery, calf's, coconuts and donations in cash etc. Pilgrims take bathe in Jampanna stream to get purified and absolve from sins. When the priests bring out the ochre box and other relics from a hidden forest location, there is great tumult with frenzied beating of drums, blowing of trumpets and full throated yells. It is said that during the festival a huge tiger prowls around peacefully. According to a tribal story, in the 13th century some tribal leaders who went for hunting found a new born girl (Sammakka) emitting enormous light and playing amidst tigers. She was taken to their habitation. The head of the tribe adopted her and later she became the saviour of the tribals of that region. She was married to Pagididda Raju, a feudatory tribal chief of Kakatiyas, who ruled Warangal area. She was blessed with 2 daughters and one son namely Sarak-
ka, Nagulamma and Jampanna respectively. After sometime, there was a severe drought that lasted for years and as a result the mighty Godavari River dried up. Pagididda Raju didn't pay tribute to King Pratapa Rudra. In turn king Pratapa rudra sent his army to subdue the tribals and collect the tribute. Then a War was fought between tribal chief Pagididda Raju and Kakatiya army on the banks of "Sampenga Vagu" (Jampanna Vagu). The Koya army fought valiantly but could not withstand the well equipped Kakatiya army. Though fought valiantly Pagididda Raju, his daughters Sarakka, Nagulamma, son in law Govinda Raju lost (husband of Sarakka) lives in the battle. Later Jampanna also dies in Sampenga Vagu (after renamed as Jampanna Vagu in the memory of his heroic fight against well trained Kakatiya army). Upon hearing this news Sammakka also enters war and fights and causes lot of damage to Kakatiya army. Surprised by her Bravery and Valour the Kakatiya Prime Minister visited war ravaged Koya kingdom with proposal of peace and offered Sammakka a place in the emperor’s harem as the chief queen. Sammakka turned down the offer and resolved to continue the fight to avenge the dead. The battle continued and Sammakka was seriously wounded. Sammakka told her people that as long as they remembered her, she would protect them. Then, she cursed the Kaktiya dynasty to perish and with that wounded body proceeded towards Chilakala gutta and disappeared in the forest. The grieving Koyas searched for their queen all they found were a red ochre box (a container of vermilion), her bangles and the pug marks of a huge full grown tigress, exactly the same place where she was found as an infant by the koyas. The Kakatiya dynasty came to an end very soon. Since then the Koyas, Waddaras and other Indian tribes and castes have been holding festivals in memory of Sammakka and Sarakka regularly.
Latest Technique in Mineral Exploration Technology Infusion envisaged during XII Five Year Plan Period
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SI has made phenomenonal contributions in the mineral sector and is carrying out systematic investigation for mineral resource assessment of the country in geologically potential areas through modern and sophisticated exploration methods involving modern geological mapping techniques, geomorphological and lineament mapping through study of satellite imageries, aero and ground geophysical studies and geochemical mapping. As part of this GSI has initiated extensive programme of modernization on the advice of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industries, and as per guidelines laid down by an Expert Panel on Modernization of GSI. The modernization programme is aimed to improve the regional exploration for assessment of natural resources by infusion of latest state of art technology. The technology infusion envisaged during the 12th Five Year Plan period is” Ø Strengthening of the state of the art equipment in chemical laboratories like ICP-MS, ICP-AES to match world standard in precision and also facilitate logical conclusion of mineral exploration within scheduled time. Ø Modernization and augmentation of equipment for ground geophysical survey like multi-channel gamma ray spectrometry, multi frequency EM system etc. Ø High-end petrological instrument for diamond, strategic and PGE exploration. Ø State of the art drilling machine (reverse circulation, hydraulic etc.). In order to improve the quality of exploration for mineral resources of the country, following equipment / instruments were procured or in the process of procurement as per the plan: § Airborne surveys including airborne magnetic, electromagnetic and gamma-ray surveys have proved quite useful in identifying first order target areas
worldwide and may be used as direct tool in exploration. The airborne survey is strengthened by procurement of heliborne multi-sensor airborne survey system comprising on board sensors like magnetic, gravity, time domain electromagnetic (TDEM) and gamma ray spectrometry and hyper spectrometry. § Application of geochemistry to mineral exploration, adopting conventional as well as advanced geochemical techniques, in soil surveys, stream-sediment surveys, vapour surveys and bedrock surveys has proved useful in detection of dispersion haloes of hidden ore bodies. To strengthen the geochemical exploration GSI has upgraded its regional laboratories by procurement of sophisticated instruments like ICPMS, EPMA etc. for low detection analytical determinations particularly for elements like gold, PGE, rare earth etc. § Application of time-tested geophysical techniques in locating concealed deposits is considered as one of the most effective exploration tools. Ground geophysical survey is being strengthened by procuring new sophisticated instruments like Multi electrode resistivity-IP unit, multi frequency EM profiling unit etc. § GSI has procured magneto telluric (MT) instrument to strengthen its geophysical survey over Indian craton to image the sub continental lithospheric mantle (SCLM). The outcome of the survey will enhance the scientific knowledge of the deeper parts of the earth and will help to model the process of craton formation more accurately which in turn will help in targeting concealed ore bodies/kimberlite bodies (KCR) § GSI carries out offshore surveys and mineral resource evaluation in the EEZ and TW. To strengthen the marine survey GSI is procuring one deep Ocean Going Research Vessel from M/s Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea. This will help in assessing the mineral/natural resources present in EEZ of our country.
The details of technological upgradation with adequate instrumental back up is as follows: o In the field of Thematic Geological Mapping (TGM), the technology infusion that has been envisaged includes: Field Laptop, or Table PC, Mapping GPS unit, GSI Portal, mobile mapping vans with portable generator. o In view of completion of systematic geological mapping over the country, an Integrated Thematic Mapping (ITM) has been visualized with required technology infusion that includes: Ground Penetration Radars [GPR], shallow drills, deep drills, Electron Probe Micro Analyzer etc. o As a redressal measure for effective analytical output with lower detection limits of geochemical samples, augmentation of the state of the art instruments such as ICPMS, AAS, XRF and DMA, in the laboratories of GSI has been incorporated. o In the field of geophysical mapping, the technology infusion that is being proposed includes high precision gravimeter and total field magnetometer. · For hyperspectral mapping, Space borne and Airborne Hyperion data with specific spectral range (necessary for geological objects) are to be procured and utilized. In this context, it is contemplated to have a continuous acquisition of hyperspectral data in collaboration with ISRO/ NRSG/NNRMS. · To enhance the pace of drilling and quality/reliability of subsurface information, it is necessary to induct improved techniques and equipment such as reverse circulation drilling with inbuilt system for controlled deflection of borehole path and adopting a combination of coring and non-coring operations in a single borehole. Rotary Air Blast (RAB) drilling which is fastest and cheap method is also to be inducted. State of the art drilling machines such as reverse circulation, hydraulic rigs, etc., are in the process of procurement.
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