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Srinagar, August 26: 9 year old died in Handwara when he came under a pitch roller in a playground.

Irfan Ahmed Sofi son of Bashir Ahmad resident of Maidan, Chogal, Handwara came under a pitch roller while playing cricket a play field at Maidan Chogal, Handwara. He was seriously injuries in the mishap. He was shifted to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries on way to the hospital.

Vijay Bakaya meets Governor Srinagar, August 26: Mr. Vijay Bakaya, Member of the State Legislative Council, met Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today.

Mr. Bakaya discussed with the Governor several issues relating to the need for ensuring the rapid socio-economic development of the State. He also raised certain matters relating to the implementation of the Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Package for Kashmiri Migrants.

The Governor discussed with Mr. Bakaya the vital need for maintenance of communal harmony in all the regions of J&K.

1 Succumbs, 1 injured in road mishaps Srinagar, August 26: The injured person succumbed at SKIMS, Soura and a boy were injured in different road accidents in Valley. A pedestrian Ishtiaq Hussain Dar resident of Ichgam who was injured when a motorcycle bearing registration number JK04/7232 hit him at Ichgam, Budgam on 24.08.2013. He was undergoing treatment at SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar where he succumbed to his injuries last night. A Tata Mobile bearing registration number JK14/8056 hit and injured Arshid Ahmad Mir age 6 years son of Mohammad Ishaq resident of Y.K Pora, at Y.K Pora, Kulgam. The injured has been shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

Dilshada promoted as Special Secretary Home Srinagar, August 26: Mrs Dilshada, Additional Secretary Home has been promoted as Special Secretary by Government vide order number 298020 of 2013. Mr Dilsahd Ahmed Baba, Additional Secretary Public Service Commission has also been promoted as Special Secretary in Law Department.

Special Secretary Law, Ghulam Qadir has been transferred to RTI and Fayaz Ahmed Shiekh, Additional Secretary Law has been transferred to Public Service Commission.

Fire in a Kupwara school Srinagar, August 26: During the intervening night of 24/25.08.2013, fire broke out in See Fire on Pg. 11

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FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS:

Weather will be mainly dry over Kashmir and Ladakh region.

FORECAST OF SRINAGAR:

Partly cloudy sky. Maximum & Minimum temperatures will be around 31°C & 18°C respectively.

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Senior Army functionaries to review border security scenario Jammu, August 26: Senior Army functionaries including the Army commander, Lt. Gen. Sanjiv Chachra, have started visiting forward border are as in Jammu and Kashmir for a comprehensive review of the security scenario following repeated ceasefire violations by the Pakistani troops.

Reports said that tension has soared on the LoC over the past weeks with regular exchange of fire between the troops of both the countries. Both claim that the ceasefire violations are being committed by the other. The situation

reached a boiling point on August 6 when five Indian soldiers were killed in their own territory at the LoC. Since then, Pakistan Army has also lost four of its men including a captain. Defence Ministry sources said that though the Indian troops have been directed to retaliate whenever and wherever Pakistani troops open fire but Islamabad was trying to exaggerate while giving figures on the killing of civilians in Indian fire.

Sources said that the Indian troops usually target the border posts of Pak troops and the claim of Islamabad that civil-

ian areas were targeted by the Indian troops was false.

Sources said that the main purpose of the comprehensive review of the security bandobast on the LOC and the IB was to ensure that all conventional an nonconventional infiltration routes were fully plugged. It was aimed at finding whether there was need for deploying additional companies of troops on the border. The sources said that the basic aim was to check ingress of militants when the only reason for ceasefire violation by Pak forces was to carve out a safe

Mirwaiz writes to Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan LoC situation will benefit nobody

Srinagar, August 26: Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan to recognize the vital need for statesmanship at a time when the conditions and situation in Jammu & Kashmir continues to worsen and the dynamics between India and Pakistan appear to be heading on a path of deterioration.

In a letter to Prime Ministers of both countries Mirwaiz said, “We find ourselves compelled to write to you to communicate our concerns and

convey an urgent appeal for peace on behalf of the people of Jammu & Kashmir. With great distress we have observed daily military confrontations along the Line-ofControl (LOC) over the past few weeks along with the increasing tensions, accusations and counter-accusations. We believe that the decision to put an end to such hostilities along the LOC in 2003 ceasefire was an act of great wisdom and courageous statesmanship on the part of your predecessors. Except for those who do not want peace to prevail in the region, nobody will gain

if the present situation along the LOC is allowed to worsen. It would not only endanger the lives, limbs and property of thousands of Kashmiri civilians who live along both sides of the LOC, it threatens to cause a setback to your intended efforts to work with each other to put India and Pakistan on the path towards peace.”

“In the regards, we are very disappointed to observe that the situation over the last few weeks has already begun to create hurdles for a process of renewed talks between the two countries. In See Mirwaiz on Pg. 11

passage for militants to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir under the cover of fire.

The Indian troops have understood the game plan and have decided to retaliate Pak firing with full force and fury so that neither the militants nor Pak soldiers were in a position to violate ceasefire. In the meantime intelligence agencies have been told.

Calling for an end to social biases against women, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti Monday said women are pivotal to revival of a value based society which has been scarred by violence and human rights violations.

Addressing a largely attended convention of women in Sumbal,

Sonawari, she expressed the hope that women with their compassion and dedication would also participate actively in changing the political system that has degenerated into a tool of exploitation.

She said while our social and religious traditions have always advocated balance in the roles of men and women, but practices See Mehbooba on Pg. 11

Tosamaidan, the largest meadow in Kashmir Valley is becoming battle ground for 2014 Assembly Elections and all the three major political parties including Congress, National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party are using new tactics to appease the voters.

All these parties have started rallying around the campaign to oppose the lease extension to Army for Tosamaidan

firing range in central district of Budgam which expires March 2014.

Spread over around 3000 kanals of land, Tosamaidan meadow in district Budgam was taken over by the Army for 50-year lease in 1964 for the purpose of conducting artillery drills in the area. The Army has now approached the Revenue Department for extension of the lease as it has made a permanent base in the alpine meadow.

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Jammu, August 26: Exhorting party cadre to work for strengthening secular fabric in the State, patron of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said that the biggest of message of his party was to spread peace, amity and tranquility in this region.

He said PDP has not only strengthened relations among different regions and sub-regions of the State but also facilitated peace in the sub-continent.

Addressing a function

Srinagar, August 26: Resentment is brewing amoung people over the illegal occupation of properties of Srinagar Development Authority (SDA) that have been allegedly occupied by land-mafia in connivance with some politicians of Srinagar.

There are reports that a

prized patch of two kanals of property owned by SDA in Bohri Kadal area of Srinagar city, which have been allotted to political workers on the behest of a ruling party Minister. SDA till date is not in a position to recover that land due to reasons better known to the officials of SDA. See Land Mafia on Pg. 11

to welcome senior BJP leader Ishtaq Ahmed Wani

who along with hundreds of his supporters joined PDP here today, Mufti

said that his party has pioneered a political and economic agenda to establish sustainable peace in the sub-continent.

“Establishing lasting peace and to consolidate the reconciliation process is on the top of the agenda of PDP,” he said and added that party would continue its effort to normalize relations between India and Pakistan.

“Our party, through its pro-peace policies, has consolidated reconciliation process and facilitated See Mufti on Pg. 11

Militants kill policeman in Anantnag Hizb claims responsibility Srinagar, August 26: A policeman was killed and a civilian injured when suspected militant fired upon a police patrol near Haasanpora Arwani Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday.

The slain policeman has been identified as Salamtul-

lah Khan son of Barkatullah Khan of Uri Baramullah (Belt No 442-17 A), while injured was identified as Shabir Ahmad Naiko son of Mohammad Shaban Naiko of Kanipora, Kulgam.

Sources said the suspected militants opened fire on the policeman with a pistol See Militants on Pg. 11

Under the Dynamic leadership of

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Srinagar, August 26: Scores of people from different villages of North Kashmir staged protest demonstration and blocked Baramullah-Handwara Highway against power fee hike by the Power Development Department (PDD).

The protesters blocked the highway paralyzing the traffic movement in the area for around three hours. “We used to Pay Rs 150 per month as power See Protests on Pg. 11

Tosamaidan issue becoming battle ground for 2014 Elections Budgam, August 26:

PDP propagating reconciliatory policy for establishing peace: Mufti

Resentment brewing against authorities for giving free hand to land-mafia

Mehbooba calls for North Kashmir end to social biases residents protests against women against inflated

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the political leaders are busy in assuring people that they would allow lease to get extended.

In Shunglipora area of Khag, State Congress Chief, Professor Saifu-Din Soz went a step ahead by claiming that he would press upon Congress High Command in New Delhi to intervene into the matter and stop the extension of lease.

“I assure you that lease would not be extended but you people have See Battle Ground on Pg. 11

Jenab Ali Mohammad Sagar Hon`ble Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (J&K)

Revolutionary Steps Taken By Rural Development Department

People treated as participants, not beneficiaries, enabling them to have alternative choices and keeping public interest supreme in all government policies, programmes and processes.

Services provided to the people in accordance with laid down procedures devoid of harassment or corruption, minimizing waiting time and inconvenience to them.

Socially and economically marginalized sections involved in the main stream of development.

Priority given to the placement of public personnel in backward and tribal areas with appropriate incentive mechanisms.

People informed about the schemes, the criteria of selection, its contents, budget and management structures.

Prompt public grievance redressal system in place.

Enhancing financial accountability and discipline.

Job opportunities created and in this regard following staff engaged in Kashmir Division so far under MGNREGA:78 Programme Officers.

399 Technical Assistant 909 Gram Rozgar Sahayaks 127 Computer Operators 05 District Social Audit Coordinators The above steps have enabled department to achieve following results during the year 2012-13.

Under MGNEREGA 43036 works completed involving 40513.75 lacs expenditure.

Under IAY 15314 houses were constructed involving 5716.70 lacs expenditure.

560 Panchayat Ghars taken-up under Apna Panchayat Ghar Scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 11200.00 lacs (13th FC + MGNREGA).

Issued by:-Directorate of Rural Development Kashmir Division

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decisions are taken today they could yield an entirely ment by one and all to engage in dialogue to achieve a new reality for the region. If India and Pakistan are able peaceful, political solution to the Kashmir to engage with each other to improve ties and peace- Conflict - one that is acceptable to all and one that is in fully resolve their differences and if they are able to accordance with the aspirations of the people of Jammu focus on a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir Conflict, & Kashmir. This agenda for peace should be approved the efforts of establishing peace in this region”, he said, and a new era of stability and prosperity could be in both countries and the initiation of a peace process on added that beginning of cross LoC trade, opening of unleashed,” he added. Mirwiaz said in a matter of a few Kashmir should ideally be endorsed at the onset with Srinagar-Muzafarabad and Poonch-Rawalakote roads are years, South Asia could become a much more peaceful formal declarations by the Senate and National noticeable achievements of PDP”. He further mentioned and economically integrated region. “Rather than being Assembly in Pakistan and by both houses of Parliament that it was result of the reconciliatory policies of PDP that focal points of violent conflict and human tragedy, in India. The search for peace in Kashmir should there was complete peace and normalcy on border from places like Afghanistan and Jammu & Kashmir could become a common objective – shared by all, worked for Kathua to Kargil during PDP regime. He, however, serve as important hubs for transit and trade along a by all, and risked for by all,” he urged. regretted that present government has failed to carry New Silk Road that would connect the economies of “Second, you must engage the people of Jammu & forward that agenda of peace in the State.

South and Central Asia. Such a scenario of peace would Kashmir as an active and true partner in the search for “Previous NDA regime headed by Atal Behari Vajpayee be to the benefit of all - the specter of nuclear catastro- peace. As masters of our own destiny, Kashmiris have a had whole heartedly supported our initiatives” he said phe would be removed from the region once and for rightful place at the table and a primary decisionwhile recalling the historic rally of then Prime Minister, all,” he said However, the Hurriyat (M) chairman making role in any negotiation process on Kashmir.

Atal Behari Vajpayee at Kashmir on 18 April 2003 when he warned that if the path of dialogue and negotiation is Neither India nor Pakistan can take a decision on their had extended hands of friendship towards Pakistan at the abandoned and if India and Pakistan are unable to own in this matter and no lasting solution to the time when tension was running high on borders. It was our muster the political will needed to peacefully resolve Kashmir Conflict is possible without the conviction and credibility that despite tension on border at disputes, South Asia will face a perilous future - one that involvement, endorsement and acceptance of the that time, Atal Behari Vajpayee had made an historical traps the people of the region in continuing conflict, Kashmiri people. Therefore, India and Pakistan must announcement from Kashmir which ultimately led to ease hostility, ignorance and poverty. evolve a formal mechanism to directly involve tension on the borders.

“As Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan you hold the Kashmiris in substantive dialogue and negotiations on Welcoming those who joined PDP, Mufti said that Chenab authority and the responsibility to steer South Asia Kashmir,” Mirwaiz added.

Valley region his strategic importance in entire South away from such a hostile and uncertain future. It is our He claimed that if these two pieces are addressed while Asian sub-continent due availability of water in this region. request to both of you to take decisions that will ensure developing a framework for a new beginning towards He said that inhabitants of Chenab Valley have first right on that the region does not become ensnared in renewed peace, ‘we are sure that it will yield a dialogue process the water flowing from the region. He informed the military confrontation and nuclear insecurity. Instead of on Kashmir that will both sustain and deliver real and gathering PDP has already prepared a document for socio- allowing disputes to fester and worsen, you must make lasting progress to the benefit of all concerned.’ economic growth of the people of Chenab Valley. Along urgent efforts to address and resolve them once and for with Ishiytaq Ahmed Wani, prominent among others who all. Instead of trying to resolve disputes through force joined PDP included Hafiz Wani and Manzoor Hakim. and instead of engaging in acts of hostility and ven- like female feticide and dowry are a blot on our society geance, you must resolve disputes through political and these must be eradicated. dialogue and negotiation. You must make maximum The convention which marked the beginning of a series when he came to market to by a water bottle at 12.45 PM. efforts to gift our future generations with a bright and of such conferences exclusively to highlight the Soon after the shootout the injured cop was shifted to peaceful future,” he said problems faced by women invoked impressive Bijbehara Hospital where he was declared brought dead.

“Therefore, we urgently appeal to both of you to response and several thousand women flocked the The injured civilian is being treated at the hospital where proceed with plans to meet each other in New York on venue and participated in the deliberations with his condition is said to be stable. The shootout created the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in enthusiasm. The agenda for the conference was set by a panic in entire area. Joint columns of Army, SOG of JK September. It is very important that you do not allow the college going girl, Shazia Aslam, who highlighted the Police cordoned off the area and carried out a search recent developments to hold back a renewed effort to problems faced by Sonawari constituency especially operation, however no one was arrested. An eyewitness engage in a process of dialogue. Even if it involves by the women; and the proceedings were conducted by told KNS that he heard gun shots and people started some political risks and even if there are additional another young women, Masarat Jan. running towards safer places. The policeman was lying in a negative incidents, you must proceed ahead and meet Mehbooba shared in detail her own experiences with pool of blood he said. Another eyewitness said, “I came out directly with each other and start working to reduce the the audiences and told them as to how she was inspired of shop to inquire, the commuters had disappeared and the current level of mistrust and defuse the present tensions to take to politics after witnessing atrocities being policeman was lying in a pool of blood,” he said adding in along the LOC and elsewhere in the region. Let a heaped on the people of the state. She said 14 years the meanwhile large contingents of police and Army process of vigorous dialogue come to the front, not the back, when she jumped into politics the only concern in arrived on the spot. Soon after the incident, senior police beginning of a new chapter of violence and instability,” Kashmir was safety of life, property and dignity. officers including Inspector General of Police (IGP) he added.

Women, she said, were the worst sufferers as in Kashmir, Abdul Gani Mir reached the spot to take stock of The Hurriyat (M) chairman appealed to both the Prime thousands of cases they lost their male relatives and the situation. The area was cordoned off and a search Ministers to together commit India and Pakistan to bread earners, leaving them destitute along with their operation was carried out, however no one was arrested. make a new beginning towards a peaceful resolution of families and children. In many cases, they (women) had Meanwhile, militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen owned the Kashmir Conflict. “Just as the Israelis and to suffer indignities themselves at the hands of those responsibility for the attack. In a telephonic message to Palestinians have resumed talks after years of bitter who wielded guns in one name or the other, wearing KNS, a caller identifying himself as Baleeguddin, hostilities and just as talks on Afghanistan are proceed- uniform or not. She said Kashmir can never forget the operational spokesman of Hizb said guerrillas of the outfit ing after years of war and violence, India and Pakistan valour, courage and compassion of its women who carried out the attack. must also come back to the negotiating table. Relations sustained the society almost exclusively, while men cannot be governed by force and, ultimately, interna- were exposed to tremendous atrocities. tional disputes cannot be resolved through military Urging the women to play their role in shaping the Similarly on the behest of another political leader of ruling means. Instead, visionary leadership and a good faith political future of the state with same courage and party Terminal Building of the General Bus Stand willingness to negotiate are needed to resolve disputes. vigour, Mehbooba said any change will be incomplete Batamaloo and around 16 kanals of SDA land in erstwhile The requirements of justice must be fulfilled and without the active participation of women in it.

Doodh Ganga Nallah, Batamaloo have been occupied by creative political solution seeking must be pursued in Describing the National Conference as the real land mafia. order to reach peace agreements that are lasting and ‘renegade’ party, Mehbooba alleged it ditched the state “Elections are approaching and such instances would which are acceptable to all sides,” he said. at every crucial stage of history. “It was this party that occur now frequently. The latest instance is the occupation “Therefore, rather than avoiding negotiations, you must forced Kashmiri youth to pick up gun in 19987 of chunk of SDA land near Sangarmal City on MA Link resolve to initiate more vigorous talks with each other following the brazen rigging in elections and victimizRoad by land-mafia. A Minister is supporting the cause of and must agree to work towards the start of a full- ing the youth who participated in them. It was the such mafia and even authorities at the helm of affairs seem fledged peace process focused on Jammu & Kashmir. Farooq Abdullah government which through the to be helpless,” one of the shopkeepers in Sangarmal City To create new impetus and momentum for this, a clear infamous task force coerced the youth who shunned the told CNS. framework for such a process must be developed, gun to work for intelligence agencies. Their policies Kashmir Economic Alliance General Secretary, Siraj agreed to and focused on. In this regards, we believe created militancy and counter insurgency, divided the Ahmed said that lawlessness is prevailing in Kashmir. that the two countries must address two critical pieces society and they are the real Ikhwan,” she alleged.

“The government on the one hand is allowing land-mafia to that have so far been missing in all the previous Mehbooba claimed failure of the present government occupy properties illegally while on the other hand it is attempts to resolve the Kashmir Conflict,” he added. has squeezed space of dignity for all sections of society, forcing people to evacuate the land possessed by them The Hurriyat (M) chairman urged both the PMs to ‘but the women and youth are a particular victim of its legally,” he said. ensure that a renewed peace process on Kashmir is wrong policies and bad “The shopkeepers occupying KMD stand in Lal Chowk are institutionalized and rendered immune to potential governance.’ She being forced to evacuate despite the fact that matter is spoilers and claimed the positive subjudice. Here Ganges is flowing in reverse direction,” he domestic politicking. “All the major political parties initiatives, taken by the said. Another trader on condition of anonymity told CNS and stakeholders in India and Pakistan must be formally previous government, that how is it possible that a group of ordinary Sumo drivers brought on board and a strong consensus must be have all been reversed could equip themselves with bulldozers and would create developed on all sides. In Jammu & Kashmir, there is and the atmosphere of havoc without having respect for law. The reason is already an emerging consensus that the Kashmir hope that was generated obvious. Political leaders are encouraging such elements Conflict must be resolved once and for all. Even the soin the state has disapfor their petty interests. It is a give and take. Today that called mainstream parties like NC and PDP have come peared. She said while leader helped them and tomorrow these hooligans would around to the view held by the APHC and others that the the previous PDPsupport him during elections,” he said.

Kashmir Conflict must be addressed politically and that Congress coalition is Vice Chairman,SDA, Mohammad Shafi Rather said that it is not an administrative issue. You must work to remembered for historic we are looking into the matter and after and action would develop a similar consensus across the spectrum in steps like disbanding of be certainly initiated. Meanwhile a top police official from India and Pakistan. We request you to work together SOG, revocation of Khoti Bagh police station told CNS that police is in touch towards a developing a collective commitment by all P O TA , o p e n i n g o f with SDA authorities. “We had a meeting with SDA major political parties for a peaceful resolution of the borders with Pakistan authorities and we are waiting for their signal. We have not Kashmir Conflict. There should be a shared commitarrested any person so far,” he said. A top administrative Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Finance Department official on condition of anonymity said that few unemployed Sumo drivers tried to occupy few marlas of land and we have not allotted any land to them. “It is not a big issue and they have been evacuated,” he said.

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Administered Kashmir and number of economic interventions, ‘the present government has left the people only nursing their wounds and counting dead bodies.’ The PDP president alleged for every year under the Omar Abdullah led government it has a shameful incident attached to it and those incidents have become reference points to his (Omar’s) 5-years of misrule and corruption.

“In 2009 this government made its inauguration with the blood of two innocent women in Shopian, who were later subjected to character assassination and those who fought for justice to them were prosecuted, while the perpetrators were never caught. Similarly, 2010 witnessed cold blooded murder of 120 youth and in 2011 the death of Haji Yousuf exposed corruption and crime in the Abdullah family. 2012 marked the devastation of the historical Dastgeer Shaib (RA) shrine and in 2013, the Omar Abdullah government participated in the shameful hanging of Mohammad Afzal Guroo,” she said.

Mehbooba claimed the PDP has grown impressively in Sonawari constituency under the local leadership of the district president Bandipora, Mohammad Yasir Reshi.

Given the centrality of Sonawari and enthusiasm among the workers in the area, Mehbooba expressed confidence that the sentiment for change could soon become a wave that would liberate J&K from the exploitation of National Conference and its politics.

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tariff. However, this month we have received bill of Rs 545 from PDD. This is gross injustice, “one of the protesters told KNS. Demanding that the as per meter reading bills should be dispatched, the protesters from Ashipora, Sopur Naghama, Harwet, Kounel and other villages torched the electricity bills dispatched to them by PDD. “There seems to be complete anarchy in the State. Where would the poor go?” asked a resident of Karlgund Ashipora.

The ground situation is that nobody is happy with the present government, he lamented.

A contingent of police deployed on the scene did not disperse the protestors and tried to negotiate with them.

After some time PDD officials arrived at the scene who tried to pacify protestors. After the assurance by PDD officials protestors dispersed when officials promised them that new revised bills would be dispatched to them soon.

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to make our candidate Nazir Ahmed Khan successful during 2014 Assembly elections. Congress party is the only party which has access to power corridors in New Delhi,” Soz told people during rally.

Reports said that National Conference is also playing active role and is given an impression that this party is going to oppose the extension of lease by tooth and nail. Party’s probable candidate, Abdul Majid Matoo is rallying people around him and is going door to door to garner the support of the people. Sitting MLA and PDP leader Dr Mohammad Shafi Wani has threatened that he would start ‘Satyagriha’ if the government would extend the lease to Army. “Being the representative of people it is my duty to be on forefront.

Whatever I have been doing is apolitical. It’s my belief that if we all stop politics on this issue only then we would be able to attain our goal,” Wani told CNS adding that he is going to launch an agitation in this regard from Tuesday.

Besides political parties, J&K RTI Movement and Tosamaidan Bachao Front (an amalgam of Panchayat representatives of Tosamaidan area) has also been set-up to press upon the government not to extend the lease to Army.

Peoples Democratic Front Chairman, Hakim Yasin has also started making people aware about the ugly impact of the extension of lease. He said that it is right time that we bring Tosamaidan on tourist map and add its beauty.

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Government Middle School Muqam, Dardpora, Kupwara, in the jurisdiction of police station Kralpora. Twelve chairs and a computer were damaged in this incident. A case FIR number 75/2013, under section 436 RPC was registered ro ascertain the cause of the fire.

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particular, we are saddened to observe the impact that a hawkish media and a type of negative domestic politicking in India are having. It is very regrettable to observe that various sections of opinion in India have been calling for a suspension of peace efforts between the two countries. In these militaristic entreaties and these shrill calls to abandon the path of dialogue, we fear that the foundation for a future war and a potential nuclear catastrophe is being laid,” he added. The Hurriyat (M) chairman vowed that at a time when mistrust and hostilities are increasing, it is incumbent on the leadership of India and Pakistan to engage more directly, more urgently and more effectively in dialogue with one another. “Given the evolving situation in the region, any decision to abandon the path of dialogue would be a reckless decision. Indeed, it risks pushing South Asia towards the dangerous abyss of renewed confrontation, increased hostility, regional instability and even nuclear crisis,” he said.

“Therefore, we call upon both of you to recognize the vital need for statesmanship. South Asia is poised at a very critical juncture in its modern history. If bold and visionary

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Every village to be electrified very soon: Vikar SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26: Minister of State for Technical Education and Power, Vikar Rasool has said that every un-electrified village of the state would be provided with electricity very soon.

The Minister was addressing the officers during a review meeting of Power Development Department here Monday.

The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary Power, A.K. Mehta, Chief Engineers, Executive Engineers, AEEs and other officers of the department. Vikar directed the officers to complete the first phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Gram Vidyut Karan Yojana (RGGVY)within one months’ time so that the next phase of the same can be taken up to ensure that no village in the State remains unelectrified and is provided with adequate power supply. He said that under RAPDRP scheme the augmentation of the electricity and its allied things would be done which would go a long way in ensuring proper supply of electric power in the major cities and towns of the State.The Minister said that in order to make an improvement in the transmission and distribution system of power an amount of Rs. 1 crore would be provided to every district for improving the high tension/ low tension line distribution. He said that it would go a long way in ensuring that the distribution of the power is done and losses are also compensated.While directing the officers to speed up the revenue realization, Vikar said that the targets fixed for an area should be completed as soon as possible. He said that an effective monitoring system should also be put in place, so that the maximum revenue is collected with regard to the power being consumed and maintained that strict action would also be taken against those which fail in achieving the targets being assigned to them.

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Dr Manohar Lal takes stock of flood damages in Billawar KATHUA, AUGUST 26Minister of state Fisheries, cooperative, planning, finance, Dr. Manohar Lal Sharma has said that the Government was making all out efforts for early restoration of flood damages and provide relief to the affected families.

He was addressing a public meeting at village Mandli in tehsil Billawar of District Kathua yesterday.

Among others SDM Billawar, Xen Flood control, Irrigation, PWD, PDD, PHE and PMGSY. Officers of District, tehsil, Block level, Sarpanch, Panches and large number of people were present in the meeting.

Representatives of various panchayats of Seri- moon, Mandli, Dadwara, Dhunnu parole, Khog lakhir, Dungra, Uchapind, Dharalta, Aglidhar, Berali and Garhmalti apprised the Minister about the details of damages due to recent heavy rains in tehsil Billawar.

Minister listened patiently and directed the Revenue and Rural development Department to jointly visit flood affected area and assess damages on the spot.

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Dr Sharma said that 110 families have been provided with tents, ration, blankets and utensils and added that more help will be extended to all the

Reasi DRCS discusses ways to raise donations REASI, AUGUST 26: The District Administration Reasi has decided to put Red Cross Donation Boxes at Shri Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori Shrines, besides hold a Red Cross Mela to raise funds for the District Red Cross Society (DRCS) The decision was taken at a meeting of District Red Cross Society (DRCS) chaired by the deputy commissioner, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who is also the chairman of DRCS .

The meeting was organised with a view to review the activities of Red Cross at all levels and to develop and promote better networking between block, tehsil and district offices.

DDC impressed upon the officers to involve more and more volunteers and be prepared to respond to any emergent situation and ensure that the assistance reaches in time to the people in need.

He said that officers should put in their best efforts to raise and mobilise resources for help of the people.

It was decided in the meeting that donation boxes for Red Cross will be put up at the Holy Shrine of Vaishno Devi and Shiv Khori and soon a Red Cross Mela is going to be organised so as to help in raising the funds for the noble cause.

Dr. Choudhary underscored the need for first aid and short term disaster management courses for the Red Cross Volunteers in order to train them in rescue skills. He added that spirit of Red Cross is “Community driven” so efforts should be made to involve the people and create mass awareness about the Red Cross movement.

On this occasion, ACR Reasi informed that about 15 people were given relief amounting to Rs 1,9400 during this year.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Bikram Singh, ADC Rajinder Singh Tara, Dy CEO SMVDSB Mohan Das, ACR Tilak Raj Shastri, SDM Mahore A.K Khajuria, PO DRDA Jagdish Mehra, DTO Arshad Choudhary, AD CAPD Kewal Krishan, DySP Bodh Raj, CEO Tarsem Lal, Tehsildars Gopal Das and R.K Anand, other district and sctoral officers, all BMOs, ZEOs and President Katra Hotel Association.

affected families. He directed the PHE, PWD, Flood control, Irrigation, PDD to restore the facilities in the affected areas at the earliest and take the measures to check further damages.

The minister assured that gov-

The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mubarak Gul has emphasized for launching awareness campaign against domestic fire incidents and other safety measures to be adopted by house wives.

The Speaker was interacting with the Management of SMHS hospital, Srinagar during his visit to Burn Unit of the hospital Monday. He enquired about the welfare of Mrs. Mehooba wife of Ghulam Hassan Ranga resident of Nowakadal who was recently injured due to electric shock. The doctors briefed the Speaker about the health condition of the patient.

The Speaker directed them to ensure every possible help in restoring the recovery of the patient. Gul also directed the Power Development Department (PDD)

State Hr Edu setup being developed on international standards: Lone

Inspects proposed site for Institute of Mathematical Science

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26:Minister for Higher Education, Mohammad Akbar lone Monday said that government has taken various initiatives to upgrade the higher education setup besides enriching this sector with global level learning system.This

was stated by the Minister during the inspection of proposed site at Khimber in Srinagar district to explore the possibility and feasibility for the establishment of Institute of Mathematical Science and District Sports Academy.

The Minister was accompanied by Secretary Higher Education, Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Shah, Secretary Sports Council, Dilip Thussu and other concerned officers. Lone said the government has taken various steps to acquaint the students of the State with the global level education standard and scientific knowledge, besides latest technological trends is among the priorities of the government.

The Minister said that a

team of experts will be constituted to ascertain the feasibility for the establishment of Institute of Mathematical Science and after they submit the report, decision will be taken to proceed further.

He said the Institute will be among second top most Mathematical Science Institutes after Chennai in the country which will be fully equipped with all facilities of innovative technological learning. Lonesaid that institute will impart quality higher education of international standard to the students so that students of the state are able to exhibit and prove their mettle at global level competitions, besides get acquainted with innovative trends of science and engineering.

March 21-April 19 You have a great day ahead of you, Aries. Everything will work out like clockwork. By the end of the day, you’ll still have the energy to do something fun with your evening. It’s a wonderful day for group activities. If you aren’t involved in any, why not try a sport, hobby, music, or art?

Gemini

people.

Minister directed the Xen Flood control to immediately start the repair on the embankment of Bhini nallah, Berali areas, Ujh so as to stop land erosion.

DC Kishtwar reviews performance of engineering departments KISHTWAR, AUGUST 26: The District Development Commissioner Kishtwar, Baseer Ahmed Khan has asked the Engineering departments to expedite pace on the ongoing works to ensure timely completion of the projects.

Reviewing the functioning of R&B, JKPCC, PHE, PMGSY and PDD Departments, The DDC took serious exception to the slow pace work on some works and asked the concerned departments expedite the work by removing bottlenecks, if any.

The DDC asked the officers to refrain from taking up any work without administrative approval and formulation of Detail Project Reports (DPRs). While seeking details from the concerned officials regarding the allocation, and expenditure of allotted budget, the DDC enquired about the problems being faces by the Department in the execution of works.Seeking sector wise and Division wise details about the works under R&B sector, the DDC asked the department to speed up work on the projects to ensure that the benefits reach to the targeted people. He directed the concerned officials to expedite the work on the roads and bridges and complete these within a fixed time frame.He said Kishtwar has a limited working season and hence an efficient working style is needed.The DDC asked the Additional DDC to get the physical achievement of all the departments verified on the ground. He stressed for clearing all the compensation claims for the land acquired for different projects.Taking the review of PMGSY and PHE Departments, the DDC expressed satisfaction over the pace of forest clearance and land acquisition. He asked the X EN PHE to ensure time bound completion of WSS Naigad.

The PDD department was directed to give details regarding various ongoing projects and material needed for them. It was asked to ensure that the damaged transformers are replaced well in time and all the habitations in the remote areas get electrified.

Speaker for awareness about safety measures for domestic fire incidents

SRINAGAR AUGUST 26:-

Aries

You may have received some bad news concerning your finances, Taurus. This is probably the best day you could ask for out of the whole month to deal with these problems. If you want to come out of this situation a winner, it may be necessary to approach things from a different angle than usual. Rest assured that things will probably work out just fine.

The delegation thanked the Governor for taking keen interest in the socio-economic development and welfare of the people of the State.

Reviews arrangements for forth coming assembly session

HOROSCOPE

April 20-May 20

Socialistic Democratic Party delegation presents Memorandum to Governor

of a Degree College and Sub-District Hospital at Waterhail and setting up of Primary Health Centres at Jawalapora and Hokhletter in Budgam district. Other

ernment is keenly observing the situation and assessment reports will be taken up with Chief Minister and relief and rehabilitation Minister for appropriate compensation to the flood affected

27 .8.2013

Taurus

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nor, at Raj Bhavan here Monday and presented to him a Memorandum of their demands.

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authorities to process her case for compensation and ensure early release of relief to injured lady.

During his visit, the Speaker also directed the officers of PDD accompanying him, to repair electric fittings besides ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the hospital.

Earlier, the Speaker convened an officers meeting with various departments and took stock of the arrangements made by them for making the forth com-

ing Assembly session 2013.

The Speaker directed all the departments to gear up their respective field staff and work in unison and make the ensuing session a grand success.

He directed the Secretary, Public Works Department Mrs. Tanveer Jan to take immediate steps for face lifting of the Complex of Legislature on war footing basis. He also asked the concerned to ensure cleanliness in and around the Complex.

DDC reviews implementation of RGGVY RAMBAN, AUGUST 26-District level Committee for Monitoring for Rajive Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) Scheme Monday reviewed the progress in the implementation of the scheme held under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner, M.H Malik.The meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer, Ramban, Dr. Anwar, AEE, RGGVY, Satish Kumar, I/C XEN, RGGVY, Doda/ Ramban, Devinder Singh, AEE, EM & RE, Sub-Division, Batote (Rep. of XEN, EM & RE Batote), Shoaib Ahmed, AD, (Plg), Parshotam Kumar, Chief Planning Officer, Ramban Pardeep Kumar, Addl. District Dev. Commissioner, Ramban .

The committee reviewed the progress in the implementation of RGGVY Scheme in the District and considered the utilization of reported savings of Rs. 79.425 Lakhs for electrification of already identified villages Mangit, Trigam & Bingara.

Song & Drama Div organizes1day workshop on IEC against SRINAGAR, AUGUST 26: A one day Orientation workshop on Information Education and Communication (IEC) campaign against “Malnutrition” was Monday held at the Auditorium of All India Radio Kashmir, Srinagar.

The function was organised by Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Chandigarh Regional Centre in collaboration with Food and Nutrition Board, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India and Directorate of Social Welfare Department, Kashmir.

The Director of Social Welfare, Farooq Ahmed Khan was the Chief Guest.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest stressed for provision of healthy diet to the children so that they do not only be physically and mentally fit but also become good citizens and be capable

to face the day to day challenges with bold face.

Appreciating the steps taken by the Song &Drama Division in spreading the information about various welfare schemes launched by the State and Central Governments for the benefits of the common people especially about good health and nutrition of children, mothers and adolescent girls particularly living in far flung and remote areas.

He said that efforts of the said agency would directly put impact on the common public and can educate them about various welfare schemes launched by the State Government for the overall development of the children and mothers. He further said that the scheme like Integrated Child Development Scheme is specially focussed on providing healthy nutrition to the children through thousands of

Anganwari Centres located in every nook and corner of the State with regular health check-ups. He said that Monday’s children are our future, adding that we have to pay special attention towards their health and nutrition to form a healthy society.

Khan said that Song & Drama Division is the best source to aware the people about the consequences of the malnutrition, adding that the said agency can motivate the people especially female folk for provision of nutritious food to their wards rather than other spicy foods.

He said fast foods are easily available in the market which are injurious to health in the long run to their health.

On the occasion, ADG, PIB, Deputy Director, Social Welfare Department, Deputy Director, Song and Drama Division, GOI, Field Publicity Officer, GOI also spoke on the occasion.

May 21-June 21

Today is a relatively calm day that’s sure to please you, Gemini. You may even receive gifts from family and friends as marks of their esteem or love for you. This is just the kind of reassurance you need. Though you have a fairly subtle influence in your relationships with others, it’s nevertheless essential to you to be a good friend.

Cancer June 22-July 22

Everyone knows that nothing can stop you when you’re determined to get something done. As long as other people are on your side today, you will be amazed at all the things you can accomplish. But don’t get too excited, Cancer, because it’s time to take care of those thankless tasks that no one wants to deal with. You may need other people’s help to get them done.

Leo

July 23-August 22 You may be considering taking a trip or planning a party with some friends, Leo. You may find out today that it’s up to you to do all the organizing. This won’t bother you too much because you know you’ll do it right. Why don’t you think about really trying to outdo yourself and plan something special that your friends will never forget?

Virgo

August 23-September 22

This could be the luckiest day of the month, Virgo. But astrology also takes your role into account. In other words, luck is something you have to work for. If you seem to have an incredible streak of luck today, it’s probably because you did something earlier to make it happen!

Libra

September 23-October 23 If you get asked to lead a team in your personal or professional life, jump at the chance. Today you will get all the support you need, Libra. Don’t be afraid that you’re not good enough. Things will come together without your having to do much at all. Besides, you already know that people are on your side!

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 You couldn’t dream of a better day to deal with all the little problems in your daily life - broken washing machine, money problems, minor health issues. If your doctor has given you a prescription, you can expect it would work like a miracle drug. Scorpio, take care of the little things. It will take less time than you think!

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Perhaps you can’t believe it, but it’s time to say goodbye to your rigid attitude. A little pleasure among all that seriousness and responsibility won’t do you any harm. This day could help you change your point of view on life. This will feel great!

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Life is helping you out at the moment, Capricorn. You might chalk it up to some divine power. Whatever it is, your guardian angel is always by your side. Perhaps you’d like to begin something new in your life, like moving or changing lifestyles. At the moment you can do anything you want to do. It will all work out just fine!

Aquarius January 20-February 18

Have you ever thought about writing or working for a company in which you can use your excellent communication skills, Aquarius? The planetary alignment emphasizes writing and communication. It’s time to show the world that you have a gift and that people can count on you to do a great job. Think about the publishing business.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 If you’ve been thinking of living somewhere else, Pisces, today will push you to really want to move far away from the place you’re living now. Such a move could have consequences for your work situation or family life. It may be time to think seriously about what’s holding you back. Wouldn’t the people closest to you be happy to go along?

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Missing Roses of Life

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espite boom in economy, innovative technology, improved infrastructure, rapid growth in all sectors bias against girl child is still prevailing in the country as well as all over the world especially in developing and underdeveloped countries. The discrimination against girl child starts even when she is in the womb of a mother. All scientific methods like ultrasound are used to know the gender of the child in the womb. If it happens to be a girl, she is aborted. If she happens to take birth the faces of relatives pull down and the mother of a girl child has to face the music at the hands of family. The discrimination starts from the beginning. The boy child is gifted with all kind of nutritious food and facilities whereas the girl child is deprived of even the basic necessities to grow. At the age of school, she is gifted with a broom in hand and tears in eyes. This cycle of life goes on for her till she is fitted to graveyard; perhaps where she gets peace of mind.

This social evil is deep rooted in our ethos.

The main aim of observing International Girl Child Day on 11th October is to promote girls right and highlight gender inequalities that remain between girl and boy. This day provides an opportunity to raise public awareness about different types of discrimination and abuses which millions of girls around the world suffer. Everyday girls face many challenges and barriers which limit their ability to reach to their full potential. Millions of girls are deprived of their fundamental right of education. It has been estimated that by 2014 more than 65 percent of the world population will consist of illiterate women which ultimately means a bleak and gloomy future ahead. Men perhaps forget that a girl empowered is a women enlightened, a women enlightened sets a stage for hopeful future. It has also been observed that women spent 90 percent of their income in family as compared to men who contribute not more than 50 percent of their income to family. Surveys also suggest that 12 million children mostly girls are systematically trafficked every year for various reasons mainly prostitution. This cycle has to be broken which is possible only through and through educating girl children. They should be given better access to health care, greater employment opportunities and power to make decisions about their lives. A voice must be given to these voiceless & a face to these faceless creatures. But alas it could happen. The incidents like that of Maliala in Pakistan which shocked entire mankind as she was shot is really a bad spot on what we called humanity. Her fault was that she stood against the diktats of Taliban who are against sending the girls to schools.

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RAJOURI GEOGRAPHY AND POTENTIAL

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o doubt that good work has been done by the Department for rehabilitation of degraded forests but the task is too big w hich needs special attention and additional funds so that the forest could be protected properly.

Climatic condition of Rajouri District varies from temperate to sub-tropic zones. Nowshera, Sunderbani and lower areas of Kalakote fall under sub-tropic zone, where the climate remains very hot in summer. But in Budhal, Thannamandi and upper portions of Rajouri area falls under temperate zone. The climatic conditions of these areas resemble with the Valley. Budhal and Thannamandi are the beautiful hill stations of the District.

The average rainfall is about 62 cms.

There is more rain-fall in Thannamandi and Budhal as compared to Nowshera and Sunderbani. During June and July, the District remains under the influence of monsoon. But February and March are the coldest months of the District.

As per 1981 census, the total population of Rajouri was 3.02 lac. As per DISNIC survey 1995, the total population goes upto 3.96 lacs out of which 30098 were scheduled castes which represents 8% of the population. 139845 were Gujjar and Bakerwal which represent 35% of the population and the remaining 2.27 lacs population was belonging to Paharies, Dogras, Kashmiries etc. which represent 57% of the population. Kashmiries are inhabiting in Thannamandi, Darhal and proper Rajouri. But they have diluted their culture and language with the Paharies and now they are also being called as Paharies. In the same manner, some Dograbasties are also existing in Sunderbani and Kalakote area.

In absence of Industrial environment and due to locational disadvantages, agriculture forms the main source of livelihood of the people in the District. 80 % population is dependent upon agriculture and allied activities. Since the terrain is hilly, sloppy and mountainous, therefore only one crop is possible in most of the area. The average size of land holding is 1.48 ha. Out of the total area of 6.62 lac acre, only 1.36 lac acre is available for cultivation, while the irrigated area is only 0.12 lac acre. Maize is the principal crop of the Distt.while paddy, wheat & pulses are also grown.

The climatic conditions of the District are favourable for horticulture development, NO doubt that the land holdings are small and most of thefarfners are inclined towards agriculture, but due to the serious effort made by the Department, atmosphere for establishment of orchards has been created in the District and number of orchards have also come up. There is good potential of development of walnut and Baggugosha in Thannamahdi, Darhal and Budhal area while the establishment of orchards of citrus plants are viable in Kalakote, Nowshera and Sunderbani area. Live-stock rearing remained one of the important source of livelihood alongwith the agriculture in the District 35% population belongs to Gujjar and Bakerwal community. Most of them rear sheep and goat. The sheep population in the District is 2.78 lac while the goat population is 3.31 lac. The -wool production is about 4.00 lac kg while the mutton production is more than 11.00 lac kgs. As per 1997 Live stock Census, there were 1.05 lac buffaloes and 1.54 lac cows.

Out of which only 0.26 lacs are milch cows and 0.36 lacs are milch buffaloes.

The average milk per buffalo is about 2 ltr per day and 1.4 ltr per cow per day. On the basis of the above said facts, a woolen based Industry can be established because lot of wool is available which is being exported on very cheap rate and full benefit does not percolated to the breeders keeping in view their labour. On the other hand, a lather based unit can also be established keeping in view the available potential of skins of cows and buffalos. As per one estimate, about 10000 skin of cows and buffaloes are available every year.

Rajouri District is having vast Fishery potential resource in the Nallah Ans, Nallah Thanna and Rajouri Tawi. There is a need of releasing trout fingerlings in Nallah Thanna and Nallah Ans. By this way, we can provide variety of fish to the public.

As per the survey conducted by the DRDA during 1998-99, out of 69760 families residing in rural area, 44673 families were living below poverty line which represents 64% population of the District. Due to the locational disadvantages, there is a great unemployment problem not only among the educated persons but skilled and unskilled workers also. There is need of provision of employment to the public through Government agencies by constructing productive asset. This employment can be provided in the lean period. No doubt that Rural Development Department's engaged in providing employment to at least one member of the family living below poverty line and to create productive community assets in the rural areas, but due to paucity of funds, full coverage is not possible. However, in the recent past, lot of infrastructure have been

created in the rural area under the rural development schemes and about 12000 families have so far been brought above the poverty line by providing them income generating units.

As per one estimate, there are about 3000 weaver in the District engaged in manufacturing lois and.blankets. Apart from this, more than 3000 artisan 1870 are carpenter, 1500 black smith, about 2200 shoe maker. These artisan are engaged in the rural areas. There is need of modernization of their units by providing them fly shuttle looms for weaving purpose, spin thread and orientation apart from kits of carpentry, shoe making etc. so that these artisans could be modernized and their income could be generated.

No doubt that in Rajouri, about 45 training centres are working which are imparting training to the unemployed youth in the rural area under Handloom, Handicraft, Social Welfare and IRD Programme in knitting, carpentry, cutting-tailoring, Sozany, Embroidery, Phulkari, Chikhri wood work, weaving etc. etc. But after training, these trained person are not getting the job and 90% trained youth remain idle after orientation. No doubt that societies and self-help group are being formed, but these are not functioning properly and the trained youth are not getting benefit of the scheme. There is a need of awareness camps and sanction of projects in the rural areas under public sector so that employment could be generated and area could be developed economically. The Industrial environment is not available.

One Industrial Estate has been established at proper Rajouri with 43 plots.

To be Continued........

Building not just Roads but Nation

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ransport system is considered as the life line of any nation.

Road Infrastructure, because of its easy accessibility, flexibility in operation, door to door service and reliability occupies a dominant position in the transportation system. It is vital for unleashing economic growth and is a critical component of all inclusive growth. In the last few decades, Road transport in India has registered tremendous growth and has become the most preferred mode of transport. The share of road transport in carrying the passengers and goods is more than 80% and 60% of the total passenger and freight movement respectively.

Road Network India has huge network of roads totalling about 46.90 lakh km. The road density in India at present is nearly 1.43 km per sq. km of area which compares favourably with many countries. Responsibility of development of this network rests with the Central Government, State Governments and local Government.

National Highways (NH), having total length of 82,803 km, constitutes less than 2% of the total road network.

However, these are the main arteries carrying more than 40% of the total road traffic. Development of NHs is the responsibility of the Central Government.

Good and efficient transport infrastructure is an essential pre-requisite for the economic growth of a nation. It has been the endeavor of the Government to provide speedy, safe and efficient road transport network. It is recognized that modernisation of infrastructure is the key to attain higher GDP. India’s Transport sector as a whole contributes about 5.5% to the GDP, with road transport contributing the lion’s share.

India has emerged as one of the fastest growing economy in the world.

According to experts, India could unleash its full potential, provided, it improves the infrastructure facilities, which are at present not sufficient to meet the growing demand of the economy. To address emerging demand by catching up with the economic and social growth of the country, a massive Road development programme has been taken up in the country.

NHDP The National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is the flagship programme, for development of less developed areas, dedicated regional programmes like the Special Accelerated Road Development Programme for the

North-East (SARDP-NE) and the Special Programme for the Left Wing Extremism affected areas have also been taken up.

Now, there are plans for building up Expressways in the Country. Three projects i.e. Eastern Peripheral Expressway in National Capital Region, Delhi - Meerut Expressway and Mumbai – Vadodra Expressway covering about 650 km are targeted during the current financial year. Planning for Bengaluru – Chennai and Delhi – Jaipur Expressways are also in advance stages. All these Expressways will be fully access controlled roads on green field alignment.

To meet with the massive requirement of funds, innovative means of financing and financing strategies which inter alia include cess on fuel, private sector participation including foreign investment, borrowing from the market as well

the National Highways in the country.

The program is aimed at the development of about 50,000 km of National Highways. Golden Quadrilateral which provides four-lane connectivity between four metros, is complete, while the N o r t h - S o u t h - E a s t - We s t ( N S E W ) corridor is about to be completed. Four laning and six laning is underway at many places and progressing at brisk pace, despite the hurdles in land acquisition, obtaining environment and forest clearances, high cost debt etc,. So far work on more than 21,000 km have been completed and in about 12,350 km works are in progress. Other flagship regional programmes which includes SARDP-NE and roads in LWE affected areas covers development of about 12,000 km of roads out of which work has already been completed in about

The emphasis has been to take up progressively more and more

infrastructure projects through private

sector participation on BOT (Toll) basis so that more public funds are available for

social sectors such as Health, Education, etc. as budgetary support have been adopted.

A major step was to attract foreign as well as domestic investments through Public Private Partnership (PPP). Involving the private sector would lead to increasing efficiency with the help of using modern technology. The private sector has more flexible procurement and decisionmaking procedures and therefore, it can speed up implementation efforts.

Allowing private sector to raise capital/funds has paved the way for the Government to use its scarce resources efficiently and effectively. Several new materials of road construction are also emerging that would need to be encouraged depending upon their cost effectiveness.

For development of National Highways in the Country in the 12 five year plan targets to invest Rs 1,44,769 crores from budgetary support, Rs 64,834 crores from IEBR and Rs 1,87,995 crores from private sector participation. Launched in 1998, the NHDP program represents the largest road construction project ever undertaken to boost the development of

3800 kms.

Mode of Projects The emphasis has been to take up progressively more and more infrastructure projects through private sector participation on BOT (Toll) basis so that more public funds are available for social sectors such as Health, Education, etc. However, it would not be practica lly possible to take up development of the majority of the highway stretches on BOT (Toll) mode. This has reflected in the recent trends of bidding when in majority of roads projects we could not get the favourable response.

Accordingly, recently, Ministry has decided to take up road projects as turnkey Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contracts basis which would help to reduce construction time and is expected to improve quality of work as well. Also, in this system the objective to garner private sector efficiency is retained and the private entrepreneurs are free to use new technology to speed up their works New Initiatives

E-Tolling The experience on present tolling system is associated with congestion and delays at toll plazas. To overcome this, Government has decided adoption of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system across National Highways in India, which would enable toll to be collected electronically from vehicles at toll plazas while the vehicle is in motion. Pilot projects have already been taken up in this regard which will pave way for nation-wide interoperable ETC at all the toll plazas on National Highways by 2014.

New Materials Besides financing, such a mammoth development programme requires huge amount of natural resources. As such conservation of the material is area of concern for all. There is a need to save scarce physical resource like aggregates, sand, earth, cement, bitumen, etc. looking to huge programme of construction of highways in the country. On the other hand, the Nation is facing problem of the disposal & storage of industrial waste like fly-ash, copper slag, marble slurry, etc. Efforts are on in utilizing these waste materials in construction of roads through complete/partial replacement of conventional materials.

Cashless Treatment of accident Victims (A Road Safety initiative) India has the dubious distinction of having maximum number of fatalities on roads. During the year 2011, there were around 5 lakh road accidents resulting in the deaths of over 1.42 lakh people. Each day, nearly 390 people die on our roads.

In India more than half of road accident victims are in the age group 20-65 years.

The loss o f the main bread earner and head of household due to death or disability can be catastrophic, leading to lower living standards and poverty, in addition to the human cost of bereavement. This is an unacceptable price to pay for mobility.

The Ministry has already taken up multipronged strategy in his regar d. The latest milestone in this area is a Pilot Project for “implementation of cashless medical treatment to the accident victims” for the first 48 hours. Under this scheme accident victims will be provided free treatment during this period as a result immediate relief can be provided to the accident victim, which will go a long way in reducing fatalities on our road.

Completion of programmes already taken up is expected to go a long way in contributing towards building the Nation.

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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Exercises to boost your upper body

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drink it, the protein that gives the skin strength and elasticity, watch yourself grow younger, say those who swear by the power of collagen.According to reports many celebrities are opting for the collagen drink now, which also claims to be many times more effective than supplements when it comes to replacing the skin's protein stores, since it gets directly absorbed into the blood stream.So it is perhaps time to bid goodbye to collagen marshmallows, tablets and supplements, as the drink which promises to plump up wrinkles in three days and wipe out all the sallowness that comes with age, is in many stores internationally.

If your exercise regime is only running, cycling or playing sports, then you need to pay attention.

Our fitness expert, Arnav Sarkar gives you important facts that you need to know about keeping fit through routines that only focus on your lower body. Arnav says, "Your sport may rely mostly on lower body power and endurance to help you win, but for overall health you need to work on your upper body too. Plus, it also helps with your performance to an extent."

It is important that you get a full body workout, especially if you focus mostly on lower body fitness. Exercising your shoulders, back and arms can improve your posture, help you avoid injuries, strengthen abs and core muscles as well as tone and improve your body to engage in heavy exercises that requires you to use your legs. Hence, make sure to exercise different muscles of your body for fitness and strength.

If you're an athlete your main focus is to tone and strengthen your legs, but working out the remaining muscles in your body can give you an edge to succeed. Common be-

lief is that added muscles can slow down the body, but lately this notion has changed. Muscle strength and endurance goes a long way in increasing athletic performance.

When it comes to deciding which exercises to follow, Arnav Sarkar points out that you must 'focus on a few compound exercises that hit a lot of major muscle groups rather than do a lot of isolation moves that hit only one muscle.' He goes on to say that "This approach will save you time, as well as produce better results."

Since your objective is balanced fitness that involves all body parts, your main objective is to work all body parts in equal doses.

Arnav says, "Work equally on pulling as well as pushing muscles of the upper body. For eg, if you do push ups (pushing), then make sure that you also do some pulling exercise like barbell rows. Work for both endurance and strength development, instead of focusing only on one. For eg you can do some heavy overhead presses in the 5-10 reps range and along with that do some high repetition sets of bodyweight push ups, to get a

How to lose weight after pregnancy

If you step on the scale several days after you give birth, then you will likely have one of two reactions - disappointment or complete horror - as your weight loss is either not as much as you had hoped, or in some cases, your weight might not have changed much.

Almost all women will want to lose the weight which they have gained over the course of their pregnancy as soon as possible.

How long it takes you to return to your pre-pregnancy weight and shape

largely depends on how much weight you gained while pregnant; if you followed a regular exercise program, how healthy you ate and if you breastfeed or not.

If you allow for a 3 month recovery period after giving birth, then you should easily be able to get back to your pre-pregnancy weight within 6-8 months. As a general rule, you should be aiming to lose no more than 2lb a week. It might not sound much, but that adds up to a weight loss of a stone in less than two months.

If you exercised during pregnancy and had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery, it’s generally safe to begin light exercise within days of delivery — or as soon as you feel ready.

If you had a C-section or a complicated birth, talk to your health care provider about when to start an exercise program.

Many new moms find exercise the key to losing the baby weight, and studies support their experience.

A 2007 Harvard University study of new moms found that women who walked 30 minutes each

day had a 34 percent lower chance of retaining a significant amount of weight (defined as 11 pounds or more) at their baby’s first birthday. Research also shows that exercise helps new moms preserve muscle mass—and thus appear more toned—than moms who drop weight just by dieting.

Here are some pointers to keep in mind when mapping your post-pregnancy weight loss: Always check with a medical physician before beginning any fitness program Be sure to keep the water flowing. Aim to consume half of your body weight in ounces a day Take your time and start off slowlyDrink at least 10-12 glasses of water every day. Keep healthy snacks handy such as raisins, popcorn, wheat crackers, and nuts.

Eat lean meats such as boneless chicken and the leanest cuts of beef. Eat whole grains (breads, cereals, pastas) instead of the “white” versions Don’t be fooled by foods that are labelled as nonfat. Most are loaded with calories and can have hydrogenated vegetable oils and/or high fructose corn syrup Resist the urge to indulge in a fast food meal.

more complete training effect."

Follow any of these 6 upper body exercises that should be a staple for your upper body training: 1) Push ups: As Arnav puts it, push ups are "a great exercise that hits the pushing muscles as well as the core.

You can do them with your bodyweight for high reps and also do some advanced versions like one hand push ups, etc for low rep strength development."

Note: Here's how to do push ups: - Place yourself face down with the palms on the floor.

Place the palms wider than the shoulder-width, arms extended, legs straight and feet together or slightly apart.- Keep the neck, back & hips aligned and abdominals contracted. Do not arch the back downwards or upwards. Keep it flat like a table top.

- Bend the elbows outwards and bring the chest close to the floor. This is the initial position.

- Push back upwards till the arms extend completely and feel the contraction in the chest muscles.

2. Military press: Good for building pushing strength, military presses are where you can focus on lift-

Styling wet hair after a shower can be quite an arduous task. We suggest ways you can style your mane, no matter what the length is In case you are running late for work, give your heated styling tools a miss. Styling wet hair can be easily done at home and does not require much time.

Says Sylvia Chen, a stylist, "The

key to achieving the desired wethair look is to ensure that you use the right styling products. Make sure you have shampooed and conditioned your hair, to get the ultimate wet-hair look.

Use a leave-in serum to avoid the frizz."Style according to your hair type For naturally wavy to curly hair:

Fruits are delicious, juicy, fun to eat and healthy ingredients for great desserts; but are you getting enough fruits in your daily diet? We use a lot of skin care products that boast of properties and vitamins from fruits, but why do we still select creams over natural fruits? Let's take a look at how many fruits you need to eat every day before you can say that you are getting enough fruits in your daily diet. Based on a study in 2010 reported by the Dietary Guidelines of America, you need 1.5 - 2 cups of fruits daily, but 'the amount depends on the number of calories per day recommended for your healthy weight.' (Via) Also, it is recommended that you

eat five servings of fruits and veggies a day, but it depends on your age and gender: Women between the ages of 19-50 should eat 7-8 servings, while men should eat 8-10 servings.

And for those above 50, men and women should consume seven servings of fruits and vegetables a day. All this preaching is in good spirit. Fruits help fight cancer, obesity and heart disease. Fruits provide nutritional vitamins. Certain fruits contain a good amount of natural sugar and fluids, which also keep us hydrated. Fruits are rich in fiber, and are great for bowel movement and weight loss.

It is also advised that you consume fruits whole, instead of skinned or juiced.

Just dance and shed extra pounds Proud of her newly acquired chiselled midriff, insurance professional Anubhi Jain is all gungho about her new passion: dancercise. Having got bored of her monotonous workout routine, Jain had almost decided to abandon exercising, until she was introduced to this interesting new concept of staying fit.

Dancercise is a perfect recipe for those who love dance as well as exercise.

Choreographer-dancer Nirali Someshwar says, "Exercise and dance, if looked at individually, tend to get monotonous after a point. That's why this form has become popular. It is also good value for money as you learn two things at one time."

So, what does dancercise include? Someshwar explains, "Basically it is a fusion of choreographed dance steps and exercises.

The theory is based on individual exercise for every muscle. For example, isolated belly dance includes 20 minutes of abs and hip exercise, followed by 45 minutes of belly-dancing.

The session keeps on evolving from start till the end, with each next step leading to the next one."

You can style your wet hair Those with waves or curls, tip your hair upside down.

Then spritz beach texture spray on your hair from the roots to the ends evenly, and scrunch.

This will give volume to your mane, lending a beachy look.

For straight, long hair: If you have long straight hair, apply some leave-in serum on towel-dried hair. Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your hair and let it dry. Once it's dried, use a paddle brush from the roots to the end to smooth out your hair.

For curly medium to long hair: Apply some serum or a curl-enhancing mousse on damp hair and comb through using a widetoothed comb to detangle your hair. Divide your hair into four sections — two at the front and two at the back. Twist the random strands of hair from your roots to the end.For short hair: Apply a texturising spray onto towel-dried hair after shampoo and conditioner. Style or part your hair in the way you want and comb it.

ing heavy and building strength.

Note: Barbell is the most preferred equipment for military press, or you can also use dumbbells.

- Raise the barbell to your chest with your hand shoulder width apart. This can be done by lifting the barbell straight from the floor or by lifting it off of a power rack.

- Lock your legs and hips underneath you. Feet should be together.

- Without using your lower body, lift the weight overhead.

- Bring the weight back down to your chest in a controlled manner.

3. Parallel bar dips: These are not for the weak minded. Parallel bar dips are tough, yet extremely effective in building important upper body muscle groups.

As Arnav suggests, this is "A great upper body pushing exercise that can be done with bodyweight or/ also with added weights."

Note: While Parallel bar dips essentially strengthen your triceps and chest muscles, if you can do them to full capacity, they end up shaping your entire upper body - including core. Here are a few tips to perfect your dips -

Are you getting enough fruits?

Tips - For those with long hair, braiding can be another option. After shampoo and conditioner, apply some smoothing serum on your hair, detangle using a smalltoothed comb and then braid your hair. You can try doing a French braid or simply a normal one.

If you have to attend a meeting at work, apply a leave-in cream onto wet hair to prevent flyaways. Detangle your hair using a wide-toothed comb and pull back your hair into a ponytail or a low chignon.

- Apply a teaspoon of either an anti-frizz serum or conditioner to your hair and run it uniformly.

Make sure it's not saturated or greasy or else your hair will end up looking oily and styling your mane will become difficult.

If you are leaving your wet hair down, always twist it around your fingers to keep it from drying out flat or turning frizzy.

Bhangra aerobics incorporates bhangra and hiphop. Dancer Hrishikesh Pawar says, "We make these packages depending on what part of the body needs to be strengthened.

For example, if contemporary dance is being fused with exercise, the areas of concentration are the legs since the dance form involves classical ballet.

I usually start my classes with pilates and yoga as they increase flexibility."

Aero-dance workshops that include cardio and floor exercises mixed with western jazz, hip-hop or Bollywood is the current

favourite of marketing professional Shraddha Patil.

She quips, "It's a lot of fun as it does not feel like exercise at all. And since we dance on the latest Bollywood and Hollywood hits, I feel like a performer." But are dance styles altered for the purpose? Dancer Purvi Mundada answers, "At times, we simplify the steps. We have to keep in mind that the people opting for these packages do not want to get involved in the intricacies of the dance styles. The idea is not to deprive people of the pleasure of dance and also give them a good workout." Zumba is

another fitness routine that combines aerobics with the Latin-American salsa and meringue. Dance trainer Soonruta Kothadiya says, "This form is also popular in many gyms. As it includes the entire body movements, it helps in losing weight faster. " Not just dance styles, martial arts too are being merged with exercise. Dance trainer Sanjay Sawant who teaches aero-fitness, a mixed form of martial art stretches and jumps with Bollywood, jazz and funk, says, "It's a complete freestyle fusion devoid of any disciplined moves."

Adequate sleep key to weight loss Adequate sleep is important for person to lose weight, and it should be added to the recommended mix of diet and exercise, a new study suggests.

Although calorie restriction and increased physical activity are recommended for weight loss, there is significant evidence that inadequate sleep is contributing to obesity.

Lack of sleep increases the stimulus to consume more food and increases appetite-regulating hormones.

"The solution [to weight loss] is not as simple as 'eat less, move more, sleep more'," Drs. Jean-Phillippe Chaput, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario and Angelo Tremblay, Laval University, Quebec, Quebec, wrote.

"However, an accumulating body of evidence suggests that sleeping habits should not be overlooked when prescribing a weight-reduction program to a patient with obesity.

Sleep should be included as part of the lifestyle package that traditionally has focused on diet and physical activity," Chaput

said.

The authors' recently published research found that total sleep time and quality of sleep predicted the loss of fat in people enrolled in a weight loss program.

The Canadian Obesity Network has included adequate sleep in its new set of obesity management tools for physicians.

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Sonia says food bill is ‘big message’, Mulayam calls it poll gimmick

NEW DELHI: Declaring Congress’s goal to “wipe out hunger and malnutrition”, Sonia Gandhi asked all political parties on Monday to set aside differences and support the Food Security Bill so that a “big message” could be sent out about India’s capabilities.

Opening the Congress innings on the debate in Lok Sabha on food bill, she rejected questions over whether the country had resources to implement the landmark measure. “It is time to send out a big message that India can take responsibility of ensuring food security for all Indians ... our goal is to wipe out hunger and malnutrition all over the country,” Gandhi said about her pet agenda. Making a strong pitch for smooth passage of the landmark legislation, the UPA chairperson said the measure is a historic opportunity to provide food security to tens of millions of people in the country which will end the problem of hunger once for all. She sought to dismiss questions over whether the ambitious scheme could be implemented. “The question is not whether we have enough resources or not and whether it would benefit the farmers or not. We have to arrange resources

for it. We have to do it,” she said in the House where Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was present.

Gandhi said farmers and agriculture have always remained priority of the UPA. Agreeing that reforming public distribution system (PDS) was a must for the food law, Gandhi noted that there was basic need to remove the leakages to ensure that benefits of the food bill reached the intended beneficiary. Gandhi said the Congress had made a commitment to the nation in the 2009 election manifesto to bring forward such a legislation. It is one in a series of various rights promised and provided by UPA like Right to Information Act, Right to Education Act, Right to Work Act and Right to Forest Produce Act. Poll gimmick :Contending that the Food Security Bill was being brought with an eye on elections, UPA’s outside supporter Samajwadi Party on Monday demanded that the measure be kept in abeyance till chief ministers are consulted as it would put additional burden on states.

SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav raised a number of questions over the bill in Lok Sabha and said it

Govt to review rules on arbitrary suspension of IAS, IPS officers New Delhi: The Centre has decided to review the service rules to provide immunity to Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers from arbitrary suspensions and unjust disciplinary actions by the state governments.

The move comes after representatives of IAS, IPS and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) associations met minister of state for personnel, public grievances and pensions V. Narayanasamy here recently to demand change in the service rules.

“Our officers are revisiting the rules to ensure adequate protection to All India Services (IAS, IPS and IFoS) officers,” Narayanasamy told PTI. The three associations of the elite services met the minister on Friday and demanded that the power of suspensions should be vested with the Centre instead of states in case of officers working in their jurisdiction among other changes in the rules.

“No decision has been taken on it,” Narayanasamy said when asked whether the government was considering to take back the power to suspend an All India Services officer from states.

As per rules, state governments are autho-

rised to take action against an IAS, IPS and IFoS officer working under their jurisdiction.

The associations are agitated over recent suspension of IAS officer Durga Shakti Nagpal in Uttar Pradesh and strongly advocating change in rules to check such “arbitrary” and “malafide” abuse of power by state governments.

“It is relevant to bring to your kind attention that since early 1990s more than 175 IAS officers have been suspended of which more than 100 IAS officers have been suspended in the state of Uttar Pradesh alone,” said Sanjay R. Bhoos Reddy, secretary of IAS officers’ association in a memorandum given to Narayanasamy.

would badly hurt farmers as there was no guarantee in the provisions that all the produce would be bought by the government.

“It is clearly being brought for elections ... Why didn’t you bring this bill earlier when poor people were dying because of hunger? Every election, you bring up a measure. There is nothing for the poor,” he said participating in the debate on the bill.

He questioned whether the government had made any assessment about the number of poor in the country. “There is no mention in the bill ...

You don’t have any figure. You are only going by assumptions,” Yadav said, adding the bill could be brought only after the BPL census was completed.

Yadav said he would support the bill, which provides for highly subsidised foodgrains to two-third of the country’s population, if certain amendments are moved. “This bill is neither for the poor, nor for the farmers.” Emphasizing that the measure would put additional financial burden on states, Yadav said the Centre should consult chief ministers and till then, keep it in abeyance.

The SP chief, whose party is in power in Uttar Pradesh and son Akhilesh is the chief minister, accused the Centre of ignoring the states and violating their rights.

Southern briefs: Ramya, DK Suresh take oath as Lok Sabha MPs

Two newly elected MPs from Karnataka took oath as members of the Lok Sabha on Monday while noted film star and BJP leader Jaggesh had a narrow escape in a road accident in Mysore. The TRS floor leader in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, Etela Rajender, and many other party workers were taken into custody when they tried to take out a rally from the Nizam College in Hyderabad on Monday.

Karnataka:The newly elected Members of the Parliament from Karnataka, famous actress Ramya and DK Suresh took oath as members of the Lok Sabha, on Monday. The Speaker Meira Kumar administered the oath to the duo. Both of them took oath in Kannada. Ramya is the youngest member of the Parliament. She is 30 years and TRS leader Etela Rajender, many party workers were detained when they tried to take out a rally in Hyderabad.Veteran Congress leader and the AICC General Secretary BK Hariprasad who has been elected to the Rajya Sabha from his home state Karnataka in a by-poll also took oath in the upper house.Noted film star and the

BJP leader Jaggesh had a narrow escape in a road accident in Mysore on Monday. His car overturned after hitting a tree on his way back from the historic Chamundeshwari Temple on the Chamundi hills in Mysore.

He had gone to the temple to offer a special pooja with his family. He was sent to Mysore city in a police vehicle later.

Andhra Pradesh: The TRS floor leader in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, Etela Rajender, and many other party workers were taken into custody when they tried to take out a rally from the Nizam College in Hyderabad on Monday.

The peace rally "Hyderabad Hamara" was planned by the students' wing of the TRS. The agitators wanted to take out the rally from the Nizam College to Dr Ambedkar's Statue at Tank Bund.

However, the police took the TRS workers into custody at the Nizam College stating that prior permission was not taken for holding the rally.

The TRS leaders condemned the ar-

hotra, O P Kohli, Mangeram Garg, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Vijender Gupta, Prof Jagdish Mukhi and Pravesh Verma among others.

In the election committee, Aarti Mehra and six others have been accommodated as special invitees, who do not have voting powers.

Vijay Jolly has been dropped from the election committee.

In the core committee, Gadkari has tried to get everyone onboard, addressing their complaints of being sidelined by the Delhi BJP chief. In this committee, several dissidents, mayors and former mayors, councillors, Leader of the House and standing committee chairpersons have been accommodated.

Speaking to Newsline, Goel said

NEW DELHI: Suspended cricketer Ajit Chandila, arrested in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scandal, today claimed in a Delhi court that he has been “falsely implicated” in the case and there was no evidence of his alleged links with either underworld don Dawood Ibrahim or Chhota Shakeel.

Arguing on the bail plea of Chandila, who is presently in judicial custody, his counsel told the court that his client was a “successful cricketer” and the police has not been able to place any evidence that he was having any common intention to commit such crime.

“There is no link with the alleged perpetrators that is Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Shakeel...I am a sportsperson. Two of the other sportsperson (S Sreesanth and Ankeet Chavan) have been granted bail. I was playing for Rajasthan Royals. I am a successful cricketer.

“They are falsely implicating me. I was performing well. This is a false case just to implicate me,” advocate Rakesh Kumar, appearing for Chandila, told Additional Sessions Judge Dharmesh Sharma.

rests and blamed Seemandhra leaders for the police action.

The movement for Samaikyandhra (United Andhra) continues across Seemandhra region for the 26th day. Students, government employees, advocates, traders, workers, artists and many others have been on an indefinite strike since 1st of August. Normal life has been severely affected in 4 Rayalaseema and 9 Coastal Andhra districts. State government buses are still off the road and most of the government offices have been shut.

Kerala: Shalu Menon, who is out on bail in the sensational solar scam said that she had faith in judiciary. She maintained that she is innocent.

Shalu was released from the Attakulangara women's prison on Saturday after a court granted bail to her and Tenny Joppen, former personal staff of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, with stringent conditions.

She declined to comment on the case.

She spoke for the first time after her release from the prison.

“we have formed these committees after thorough discussions” and adequate representation had been given to the aspirations of people from Poorvanchal and Muslims communities.

“I thank the leadership for the trust and faith they have reposed in me,” he said.

But many senior leaders downplayed Goel’s position in the team, saying that it was traditional to make the state unit chief the president of the election committee.In a statement, Gadkari called on the party cadre to work under the leadership of Goel and steer the party to victory in the coming elections.“With the election committee and core group, the Delhi BJP has now been put in the election mode.

The representative character of these important committees reflects the co-

11.5 per cent during the 12th Five-Year Plan period.

The growth rate of Delhi in the Eleventh Plan period was 11.46 per cent as compared to 7.9 per cent at the national level. The city government has already taken a number of steps including enhancing the tax collection mechanism and keeping the fiscal deficit under control.

In her address, Dikshit highlighted various industry- friendly initiative of her government and said infrastructure at all the 29 industrial clusters was being enhanced. Asked about the state of the economy of the country, Dikshit said investor and industry leaders should be patient and continue to have confidence in the economy which has potential to rebound. She said an industrial park for IT industries is being set up by the Delhi government at Baprola area of North Delhi as part of policy to promote clean technology industries in the city.

The government plans to invest a whopping Rs 1,800 crore to develop the park.

In 2010, it had unveiled a new industrial policy aiming to make the national capital a global hub for clean, high technology industries and services sector.

The arguments were advanced when the court was hearing the bail pleas of nine arrested accused, including Chandila, who are presently in custody.

During the arguments, Chandila’s counsel told the court that provisions of stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) were “mischievously added” by special cell of Delhi police against the accused so that they cannot get bail in the case.

His lawyer argued that police was not able to satisfy another trial court, which had granted bail to 18 accused in the case earlier, as to how provisions of MCOCA were invoked.

Besides Chandila, the court also heard the bail pleas of bookies Jitender Kumar Jain, Ashwani Agarwal, Ramesh Vyas, Deepak Kumar, Sunil Bhatia, Firoz Farid Ansari, exRanji player Baburao Yadav and Chandra Prakash Jain alias Chandresh Jain, who was allegedly accepting bets by the name of Jupiter.

Public prosecutor Rajiv Mohan would advance his arguments on the bail pleas on August 30, the next date of hearing.

VHP behind Silchar violence, says Tarun Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday charged that the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) was behind the violence in Silchar that left 30 people injured.“BJP, VHP and other associates are communal... VHP is behind last night’s violence at Silchar. They are creating communal tension and trying to divide the society on the basis of religion,” Gogoi told reporters in Guwahati. VHP is trying to create such hatred at many other places in the state, he charged.“...but people of Assam are aware. We are also taking it very seriously and asked the authorities to handle it very strictly,” Gogoi said. He further said that VHP and other Sangh Parivar outfits were trying to revive the Ram temple issue again and organise rath yatra in the state, but the state government would not allow this to happen.VHP behind Silchar violence, says Tarun GogoiLast night, at least 30 people, including the Superintendent of Police and his seven other colleagues, were injured in police firing after a mob went on a rampage at Rongpur area after reports of some objectionable items being found at three places of worship.

Mumbai police releases sketches of 5 accused in photojournalist gangrape case

Mumbai Police on Friday released sketches of five accused in the shocking gangrape case of a 23-year-old photojournalist here and picked up about 20 people for questioning besides fanning out teams across the city to track the culprits.

A day after the photojournalist, who was working as an intern with an English magazine was gangraped allegedly by five men, a special squad has been formed by the local police as well as by the Crime Branch to probe the case.

“We have taken the case very seriously and are working on it on a war-footing.

We have activated all our informers and at the same time released sketches of the five accused. We hope to catch the accused soon,” said a police official.

The sketches have been prepared on the basis of the description provided by the victim’s male colleague, who was tied up by the accused before they sexually assaulted the woman.

The woman was allegedly gangraped by five men at around 8 PM yesterday near Shakti Mills in Lower Parel area of

Gadkari puts Delhi BJP in poll mode, sets up panels

Putting the Delhi BJP officially in election mode, members to two key committees that will lead the party in the forthcoming assembly polls were announced on Sunday by former BJP chief and Delhi in-charge Nitin Gadkari.

The composition of these committees clearly shows that Delhi BJP chief Vijay Goel has been able to have his way in their constitution. Sources claimed Gadkari had to include several names — earlier not in his list — proposed by Goel. According to the sources, Goel vetted the list with BJP chief Rajnath Singh and, after lengthy deliberations, the names of at least four were dropped, including Harsharan Singh Balli and Mohan Singh Bisht.

The 17-member election committee is headed by Goel and has important leaders like Vijay Kumar Mal-

No links with Dawood Ibrahim or Chhota Shakeel: Ajit Chandila

Delhi will continue to achieve double digit growth: Sheila Dikshit

NEW DELHI: Notwithstanding the gloom in the economy, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said she was confident that the national capital will continue to achieve double digit growth in the current fiscal.

Terming Delhi as “nerve centre” of growth, she said her government has been following a pro-investment policy which has led the economy to grow at a healthy rate.

“In the last few years, we have achieved double digit growth of over 11 per cent. The growth rate in 2011-12 was 11.54 per cent. We are hopeful that we will sustain this double digit growth this year,” the Chief Minister said.

Delhi’s economy grew at 11 per cent in 2012-13 when the country’s growth rate had slipped to a decade low of 5 per cent on account of poor performance of farm, manufacturing and mining sectors. India’s growth rate has been projected at 5.5 per cent in 2013-14.

She was speaking at a CII conclave to showcase investment opportunities in northern states.

The Delhi government has projected the economy of the city to grow at a rate of 11 to

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hesiveness in the Delhi BJP as well as the demographic changes in the national capital,” Gadkari said.

He called upon the party rank and file to work collectively and launch an aggressive campaign against the ineffective Congress regime and expose its failure on all fronts: rampant corruption, fast deteriorating law and order, mounting inflation and sky-rocketing prices of essential commodities.

On August 22, Newsline had reported that Gadkari was set to announce the formation of a core team to pacify rebel leaders within the BJP. Earlier this month, Gadkari had held several meetings with party leaders fighting for a bigger say in the functioning of the state unit and assured rebel leaders that the BJP would fight the elections under a collective leadership.

the metropolis.The victim was on an assignment, doing a story on ‘chawl’ when the offence took place, police said.In a chilling reminder of the December gangrape in Delhi, the men tied up the victim’s friend and raped the woman.

The accused were apparently in 24 to 30 years age group.Police are likely to parade about 20 suspects, who have been picked up in connection with the case, before the male colleague of the victim for identification, sources said.

Earlier, police said they have picked up about 20 people for questioning but obtained no leads in the case so far.

In a statement given to police, the girl said the five goons were present in the

Shakti Mills compound. They started making lewd remarks and harassed her. When her friend intervened, two of them assaulted him. Three others took her inside the dilapidated structure and raped her.

The victim has been admitted to Jaslok Hospital. Preliminary reports suggested that she sustained multiple internal injuries, they said.

Dr Taran Gyanchandani, acting CEO of the hospital, said,“We are doing the needful...she is under strict observation.”A gangrape case has been registered in N M Joshi Marg police station.The statement of the victim’s friend has been recorded, police said.

They claimed the victim has identified two of the accused by their names.

She told police that two of them were calling each other as Rupesh and Sajid, they said, adding that some drug addicts have been picked up from the area for questioning.Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil had visited the victim at Jaslok hospital.“This is a very serious matter.

We have taken note of it.

Security increased in Mumbai amid terror threats ahead of Ganeshotsav: police

Mumbai: After strong intelligence inputs of possible terror strikes, Mumbai police have drawn a “foolproof” security plan to maintain a vigil for the Ganesh festival in the city next month.The festival will begin on September 9 and will continue for 10 days.“We have prepared a foolproof security plan but it will be more effective with the support of the public, who need to keep their eyes and ears open,” said Mumbai Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh after releasing Ganeshotsav organisers’ instructions manual today.

The manual, to be distributed among 6,000 Ganesh mandals, consists details of security measures and traffic arrangements during the festival, telephone numbers of various agencies, senior police officials and disaster control rooms.Special security arrangements have been made for ‘Lalbaugcha Raja’ Ganesha idol, one of the most popular mandals attracting about 1-1.50 lakh devotees daily, he said.

Though the Mumbai police chief claimed there was no specific intelligence inputs on the possible terror attack, a top official said, “There are no specific but intense and serious inputs about the possible strikes during the festival.Terror threat is looming large on the metropolis.” Additional Commissioner (special branch) Naval Bajajsaid the department has already trained many Ganesh mandals on security measures to be adopted during the festival.“If any mandal needs to know a slew of measures that should be taken during the festival or need training, they can approach us,” he added.Joint Police Commissioner (Traffic) Vivek Phansalkar said 50 roads will remain shut during the procession for immersion of large Ganesh idols on September 18 while 56 roads will have one-way traffic. “13 roads will be shut for heavy vehicles. 94 roads will be declared as no parking zones and there will be five police control rooms.”