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Srinagar, September 27: According to Director School Education Kashmir, the school timings both in Government as well as recognized private schools within the Municipal limits of Srinagar City shall be from 9 a.m. to 3 p. m while outside Srinagar Municipal limits the timing shall be from 9.30 a.m to 3.30 p.m with effect from October 01, 2013. The instructions shall be adhered to strictly by all concerned Institutions.
Leopard mauls 7 year old in Kupwara Srinagar September 27: Protests by the locals today erupted in Awura, Manwan Village of Kupwara District against the killing of a seven year old boy by the leopard. According to reports, a seven year old boy namely Naveed Jahangir S/O Jahangir Ahmad was attacked and killed by the leopard at his native village, Manwan, on September 25. People of the area allege that the wildlife department is showing complete inability in controlling the wild animals in the area. “People here feel insecure every time they leave their houses. Wild animals here have caused terror .we feel completely helpless as the concerned wildlife department seems reluctant in showing any seriousness about the grave issue” said a local while talking to KNS. The Sarpanch of the Manwan villiage of Kupwara, Mohammad Younis Khan, while talking to KNS said that the locals here are aghast against the inability of the Wildlife department in the controlling the wild animals in their habitats. He further said that it has become the real concern for us to think that if the rights have been made for the protection of wild animals, why the authorities are helpless in protecting the precious live of humans from the dangerous animals. “We request the Government to kindly look into the matter and address the concerns of See Leopard on Pg. 11
Section 144 imposed around exam centres in Srinagar Srinagar, September 27: To ensure smooth conduct of examination of Board of School Education 10th class Annual Session and to curb the menace of copying, unfair means besides upholding the sanctity of the examination, section 144 Cr. P.C has been imposed by District Magistrate Srinagar to prohibit any assembly of five or more persons and carrying any copying material or weapon in or around the examination centres in the district. The order shall remain in force till the examination conducted by the Board of School Education is completed in Srinagar district. However, this order shall not apply to the security and police personnel deployed for the purpose of maintenance of law and order during the conduct of examination.
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Omar chairs high level security meeting Reviews functioning of security grid Jammu, September 27: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah who is stationed here to monitor the situation after the twin terrorist attacks on police and military establishments at Hira Nagar and Samba in Jammu Division on Thursday, reviewed the functioning of security grid at a high level meeting he chaired on Friday morning. Top brass of Army, Security Forces, J&K Police and Civil Administration was present in the meeting in which the Chief Minister was apprised of the details of
operations conducted to combat the terrorist attacks in which police personnel and army jawans including a Lt. Colonel received martyrdom. Omar Abdullah was also briefed about the functioning of security grid in the State as also the coordination between various security agen-
money day in and day out. These vested interests are even present in Army and its related security agencies,” Kamal
Srinagar, September 27: National Conference senior leader Dr Shiekh Mustafa Kamal Friday said that the involvement of vested interests present in Establishment, Security Agencies and Politics in Samba and Hiranagar Fidayeen attack cannot be ruled out. “Kashmir has become a machine where vested interests are minting
told CNS adding that ‘hidden hands’ inimical to peace are hand in glove. Kamal said that we all wonder how a handful of
It was a suicide attack: IGP Jammu
‘Jammu on high alert, investigations on, no arrests yet’
Srinagar, Sep 27: Police on Friday confirmed that the attack on Police station and Army unit in Samba and Kathua areas of Jammu division was a 'suicide' attack carried out by militants most likely from Pakistan, who had infiltrated from across the border. The police however ruled out any 'security' lapse that enabled the militants to carry out the Fidayeen attack
cies to anticipate and combat terrorist attacks. While expressing deep sorrow over the loss of Civil and personnel of Police and Army forces in the twin militant attacks, the Chief Minister stressed the need for further strengthening the surveillance and security measures to avoid such acts in future.
'successfully'. Meanwhile a red alert has been sounded across Jammu and Kashmir following the attack and search operations have been intensified in Jammu region. “This was a Fidayeen attack and all the three militants who carried out the attack had infiltrated form across the border,” 'Inspector General of Police Jammu Division, Rajesh Kumar told KNS on Friday. He however See IGP on Pg. 11
militants appeared in an area which is not known for militancy and where militants can not hide for a minute. “Let us assume the attack was carried out by the militants but a million dollar question is on whose behest they carried out this deadly attack,” he said. He said not only vested interests in Army and other Security Agencies have accumulated wealth on the cost of Kashmiri people but there are politicians who are busy in exploiting situation and are fill their coffers. “The example of See Kamal on Pg. 11
Protestors set Pak flags on fire
Jammu, September 27: Amid shutdown against Hira Nagar and Samba attacks, Jammu city reverberated with anti-Pakistan slogans on Friday while BJP, Shiv Sena and All Parties Hindu Coordination Committee workers took to streets and showed their resentment against the twin Jammu attacks. The shutdown call was given by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was supported by the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries. All the shops and business establishments remained closed and traffic was totally off the roads in Jammu city to protest against the incident Including Talab Khatika, Ustad Mohalla, Janipur, Narwal, Malik Market and Sidhara area. There was no report of any
untoward incident in Jammu region andthe bandh was peaceful. In Jammu City, there were protests in various areas that included City Chowk, Shalimar Road, Kacchi Chowni, Ambphalla Chowk, New Plots and other peripheries. Protestors burnt tyres on roads, raised anti-government
Hundreds of Shiv Seniks took to streets and marched in lanes and bylames of Jammu city. The march culminated at Rani Park where protestors set the Pakistani flags on fire. The protestors demanded that Prime Minister of India should call off talks with Pakistan and declare Pakistan a terrorist State. They said that the security lapses by the government led to the occurrence and government is responsible for the twin attacks. The protesters said India will have to talk tough with Pakistan. "We warn Government of India that if they want to make India proud, they will have to avenge the killings by Pakistani militants. The government will have to talk tough with Pakistan instead of See Shutdown on Pg. 11
Srinagar, September 27: The upcoming assembly session to be held in Srinagar from April 30 is set to begin on a stormy note with PDP planning to corner the government on Shopian killings and General VK Singh's revelations. Interestingly, BJP is also ready to give tough time to the government over the issues of AFSPA revocation and fresh attack in Jammu region. “There are many issues which need to be discussed in the coming session of the assembly with Shopian killings and General
New campaign to steer focus on J&K Himalayas range: G.A.Mir
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slogans and demanded stern action against Pakistan Bhartiya Janata Party workers staged a massive protests in City Chowk, Kachi Chhawani and Jani pora while All parties Hindu Coordination Committee members assembled at Exhibition Ground and shouted slogans against Pakistan and present UPA government.
Employees-Govt meet fails Govt not serious: JCC; surprised says Rather
Srinagar, September 27: The much awaited meeting between the employees union and the Government today failed to reach any consensus making the employee leadership to issue fresh protest calendar. Immediately after coming out from the meeting, the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC)--an amalgam of employee unions, issued a fresh protest calendar calling for five-day protest demonstrations commencing from October 1. JCC also accused the government of not shunning its traditional attitude towards the ‘miseries of the
state employees.’ According to reports, the meeting started in the civil secretariat at 4.p.m with the presence of senior cabinet ministers including Abdul Rahim Rather, Taj Mohi-ud-din, Ajay Sa-
Legislature party meet of PDP on Sunday
777 days of Himalaya’s tourism campaign launched
New Delhi, Sep 27:
Among others the meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, GOC-in-C Northern Command, Lt Gen. Sanjiv Chachra, Principal Secretary Home, Suresh Kumar, Director General Police, Ashok Prasad, GOC 16 Crops, GOC 9 Crops, GOC 29 Division, GOC 26 Infantry See Omar on Pg. 11
dotra, Sham Lal Sharma, Nawang Ringzin Jora and Ali Mohammad Sagar. The senior bureaucrats including the Chief Secretary Mohammad Iqbal Khanday were present in the meeting. The meeting
ended at 6 pm. Abdul Qayoom Wani, JCC leader while talking to KNS said that their meeting cabinet subcommittee today failed as the Government asked for See Employees on Pg. 11
PDP to corner Govt on Shopian, Jammu attack fallout General’s remarks Police on tenterhooks
World Tourism day celebrated
Minister for Tourism, Ghulam Ahmad Mir has said that launching of ‘777 days of the Indian Himalayas', a new campaign to enhance the awareness on the tourism potential of the Himalayas globally is a good step by the Centre, adding that the initiative will prove advanta-
Shutdown observed in Jammu
Jammu twin attacks
Kashmir minting money for ‘Army and Politicians’: Kamal
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Jammu and Kashmir, as State is an important stretch of western Himalayas that traverse through the entire State. Addressing a grand function organized to celebrate the World Tourism Day here Friday, the Tourism Minister said that the campaign would have a dual objective- to attract See Tourism on Pg. 11
V.K Singh’s remarks being one of them, Chief Spokesperson of main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) Nayeem Akhtar told KNS. He said that to devise a strategy the legislature party of PDP would meet on 29 September. Reliable sources told KNS that Peoples Democratic Party wants to raise the various issues in a proper and planed manner so that the government is exposed for its misdeeds. “There are number of issues including Shopian Killings, Gool Killings, General Singh’s remarks, corruption which PDP will raise
Right to reject option would not affect election results: Sagar
enthusiastically,” MLA of PDP wished not to be named told KNS. Meanwhile Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has decided to raise various issues including the fresh Attack on police and Army in Jammu region, AFSPA revocation. Talking to KNS BJP leader Ashok Kajourya said, “We want to open the eyes of those people who advocate revocation of AFSPA. There are host of issues concerning the people of the state and need to be highlighted. The government has failed in every respect and has See PDP on Pg. 11
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Srinagar, September 27: In view of the recent Jammu Attacks in which 12 persons including two civilians were killed at Samba, Police in valley is on heels to avoid any untoward incident. The inputs received by KNS reveal that the police personnel on duty were today on high alert and the additional check posts were created at several sensitive places. Furthermore, the Police personnel were seen donning the full bullet proof jackets with the loaded rifles in hands.
“We are always on high alert but the twin attacks at Jammu have made us to be ready to avoid the attack of any nature in future.” said a police personal on duty while pleading for anonymity. However the Inspector General Police (IGP) Kashmir Abdul Ghani Mir while talking to KNS said that Kashmir Police is always ready to face any kind of incident and the sensitivity of the region always demands a police personal to remain alert on duty. When asked See Police on Pg. 11
Mirwaiz welcomes proposed Indo-Pak PM’s meet in New York Urges Dr Singh, Sharief to take bold steps
Srinagar, September 27:
Srinagar, September 27:
Reacting to the landmark decision of Apex Court that an option of ‘None Of The Above’ (NOTA) on the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ballot papers should be made available to Voters, Panchayati Raj Minister Ali Mohammd Sagar said that this decision would not affect the electoral process at all. See Sagar on Pg. 11
Chairman All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has welcomed the proposed meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharief. “Infact it is our belief, and enshrined in our constitution that issues can also be resolved through dialogue and deliberations with an
open mind and heart, and it is all the more important for the two countries to be talking as they are nuclear powers,” Mirwaiz has said according to a statement issued here today. But, he has said all such efforts will bear no fruit, as has been seen in the past, unless the Kashmir issue is addressed and the Kashmir leadership taken on board and the aspirations of the people of Kashmir
respected. Stressing upon the prime ministers of India and Pakistan to show political courage, APHC Chairman urged the leadership of both the countries to take bold steps for creating conducive atmosphere to initiate a result oriented meaningful dialogue for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute. Mirwaiz, who was stopped by authorities from See Mirwaiz on Pg. 11
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Division, MGGS Northern Command, Special Director, CRPF, Inspector General BSF, Inspector General CRPF, Commissioner SBJ, Deputy Director SIBJ, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, IGP CID and IGP Jammu. Earlier, the Chief Minister remained present at the Jammu Airport at the time of sending off the dead body of soldier Inder Singh to his native place. He paid rich tributes to the martyrs for their sacrifices for safeguarding the State and the Country.
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trying to initiate peace talks. The rules and regulations of dialogue will have to be changed. Otherwise the day isn't far when the people of this country will topple the federal government," said one of the Shiv Sena leader.
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the police was taking every precautionary measure to avert such attacks in future and said that a strategy is being made to see how the Fidayeen (suicide) attacks could be foiled. Meanwhile sources in the security establishment told KNS that authorities were gearing up intelligence network across the line of control and international border to keep a close eye on the movement of the people following Thursday's deadly attack that left 12 persons dead including a senior army officer.
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lost the moral right to continue. We will also raise the issue of defaming attempts on Army that are being carried from time and again”. Meanwhile to avoid trouble during the session, Speaker Mubarak Gul has appealed to MLAs to raise issues of public importance in a democratic spirit. The Speaker has also discussed the issue of security of the Assembly, both inside and outside, with top brass of police and other security agencies and issued necessary directions to them. As already reported, the 10-day autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is beginning from September 30. The session is expected to be stormy as opposition parties are expected to corner the government over the number of issues.
three months more for the fulfillment of pending demands of the employees. “The government actually wants to kill the time. They don’t seem to be serious in resolving our issues,” Qayoom said. Among its various demands, employees unions seek enhancement in retirement age from 58 to 60 years, removal of pay anomalies and regularization of the daily-wage and casual labourers. about any directions being issued to Police after the Meanwhile, the JCC leadership led by Wani issued the Jammu attacks, the IGP Kashmir said that the directions fresh protest calender to pressurize the Government to are always being issued and police here is always on fulfill the demands of its employees. “We have issued the alert for the protection of civilian lives. protest calendar from 1st to 5th of October 2013,” Wani “We always issue directions to police to remain said adding that on October 1, employees will protest in vigilant. There was no new direction that we have front of the secretariat while as the secretariat staff will issued so far,” said the IGP. protest inside the secretariat premises. According to this protest calendar October 2, will witness candle light march by employees which will start from Sher-e-Kashmir Park offering prayers for two consecutive Fridays, by and end at Chief Minister’s residence. On 3rd of October placing him under house arrest today addressed a large the employees will protest in front of the state assembly. gathering at historic Jamia Masjidd Srinagar. Wani said that there will be a complete strike on October 4, Referring to Gen V.K Singh’s revelations, Mirwaiz said 5. Talking to KNS, Abdul Rahim Rather, minister for that the facade of Democracy in Kashmir which India finance and head of the cabinet sub-committee said that he proudly flaunts and glorifies internationally, today is surprised to know that JCC has issued a protest calendar. stands completely exposed. The Generals statement has “It is news for me. I am surprised that despite agreeing to all completely undermined the credibility of any and every of its demands, the JCC has resorted to misleading people.” electoral exercise that has been undertaken here since Rather said that on enhancement of retirement age, the 1947. It have simply been an eyewash for the people of government reiterated its stand that a final decision the state, India and the world,with the sole aim of (whether to agree or reject) will be taken on this issue by strengthening India's control over Kashmir. No the end of this financial year which ends in March 2014. democratic institution was ever allowed to take roots or Even we agreed that this decision will be taken by the end flourish in the state, infact all attempts were made at of December this year which was a fervent demand from subverting and mocking them. the employees.” The finance minister said that regarding regularization of daily wagers, the government agreed to consider the Sagar told CNS that voters have right to reject any regularization of left over cases but only after going candidate, but this option would not impact the results through the requisite formalities. “We have already of the elections. “I personally feel that EVMs have conceded to this demand by regularizing some 56000 daily failed to deliver the goods and we should return to wagers. But we said that left over cases will be also traditional system. The directions given by the Apex considered but before that some formalities are must.” Court to the Election Commission of India is a noval Regarding the regularization of causal labourers, Rather decision and we can term it as an electoral reform. By said: “The JCC demanded that government should chalk this method a voter could express his resentment out some scheme for regularization of casual labourers. towards the candidates fielded by different political The government agreed saying that it will issue a letter to parties,” Sagar said. all the department by or before September 30 to provide He said that negative voting will lead to a systemic the number of causal labourers working therein. It is only change in polls and political parties will be forced to after we get the requisite date including the number of project clean candidates. causal labourters working in different department that we will be able to chalk out a scheme for their regularization. So this demand was also met,” rather said. He said he was more international tourists to India during the lean shocked to know that despite a cordial response from the summer season and to remind the world that 73 % of the government side, why the JCC issued a protest calendar. Himalayan region exists in India. He said the campaign “It is this government only which has met around 15 major will not only promote the tourism potential of demands of the employees. The chief minister is himself Himalayan States, but also attract millions of tourists interested to fulfill the pending demands of the employees from across the globe by the natural and scenic beauty that is why he has constituted this cabinet sub committee of the Himalayas. He said the initiative would go a long comprising of senior minister. I suppose the JCC should way in changing the socio-economic conditions of have some regard for this committee but unfortunately they Himalayan States, including Jammu and Kashmir. have proved me wrong,” he said. Asked what will be the The Minister said that J&K can be divided into three response of the government after JCC issued the fresh regions viz Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir and all these protest calendar, the finance minister said that government regions through, diverse from each other, exhibit will consider all options available to it. “If the employees different faces of the Himalayan eco-system. “J&K is continue with this confrontationist attitude, we will be well known World over for its beauty and hospitality. compelled to consider all options available to us. We Mesmerizing beauty of the State is un-paralleled in the cannot allow employees to take people hostage to their few world and it offers the tourists everything they desire “, demands. Despite facing stiff opposition to their pending the Minister maintained. demands particularly the enhancement in retirement age, Mir said that Kashmir is not only known for its house we had obliged them that the government will actively boats an exclusive work of art, the famous Dal lake consider it in due course of time,” Rather said. Mughal gardens but it also offers finest ski destination, rafting and paradise for trekkers and many more. Mir said Ladakh known as adventure capital of the Agriculture Minister, Ghulam Hassan Mir is before us. Country is also known as the moon land, shares a lot in How this man despite being a Cabinet Minister received common with Tibet adding that monasteries of Ladakh money from Army. There are hundreds of politicians like have beautiful mural painting and are a treasure of Mir in Kashmir,” Kamal told CNS adding that a Victor cultural artifacts. Force Commander stationed at Awantipora played a key Highlighting the importance of Jammu region, the role during 2002 elections and left no stone unturned in Tourism Minister said that this part of the State is helping Peoples Democratic Party to gain power. worldwide famous for its religious pilgrimage sites Kamal said what Jamat-ul-Dawah is doing in Pakistan, BJP like, ancient revered shrines of Mata Vaishno Devi, is doing that in India and particularly in Jammu and Shiv Khori, Sudh Mahadev. The boarder tourism and Kashmir. “BJP thrives on communal politics. This party wet land of Gharana in R.S.Pura have also great would cease to exist in an ideal society,” he said. significance and attract tourists. Natural beauty of destinations like Patnitop, Mansar, Baderwah, Mantalai also attract the tourists etc. said that there were no leads as of now but added that Police The Tourism Minister said that the campaign of had began the investigation to find out whether there was Incredible Indian Hamalaya would indeed be incomany security lapse that enabled militants to carry out the plete without the participation of J&K and asserted that the State would participate in this campaign with attack as per their plans. “This is a Fidayeen attack, and these attacks take place the resources we have to project our strengths before the way it happened. But we have got the leads which suggest World at large. He said that it is noteworthy that J&K that they had come from Pakistan all along to carry out the has passed through a period of turmoil for the last 20 attack,”' added the IGP. He also said that though the police years and now the tourism is fast reviving. He assures had not made any arrests as of now but were minutely that State government would make all efforts to make investigating the whole incident. Kumar further said that a this campaign successful. red alert has been sounded in the entire Jammu region but On the occasion the J&K Tourism Department gave a refused to accept that the militancy was gaining ground in power point presentation showing distinct tourism the Jammu province. ''This is a fidayeen attack, that does potential of the State besides steps taken to upgrade not mean that Jammu was becoming a new destination for tourist related infrastructure and development of new militants,'' the IGP said. He said that all the three militants destinations. looked to be Pakistani nationals, however added that their exact identity was yet to be established. ''As per preliminary investigation, it looks that they are from Pakistan, the people of the area at the earliest”. Sarpanh they don't look to be locals, but their exact identity is yet to Mohammad Younis Khan said. be established.'' Kumar told KNS. Rajeesh Kumar said that It is worthy to mention here that the movement of wild
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animals into the civilian areas has become the order of the day in valley and due to this, people from several areas are complaining about the apathy. Environmentalists believe that the major cause of the infiltration of the wild animals into local population is deforestation and as the natural habitat of wild animals have been lost, they move into the local areas to sustain their living.
2 Day Gojri Conference concludes
Developmental works reviewed at Kulgam
Srinagar, September 27: The Khatana, in his address, 2-day Gojri Conference described the conference as a organized by J&K Academy major initiative by the of Art, Culture & Languages Academy providing a rare c o n c l u d e d h e r e w i t h opportunity for writers of M i n i s t e r f o r M e d i c a l Gojri to discuss the status of Education, Youth Services the language and identify and Sports, Taj Mohi-ud Din, challenges and opportunities calling upon writers and available for its developintellectuals to strive for ment. promotion of the Gojri Dr. A. S. Amn, Additional language and the commu- Secretary, Cultural Academy nity’s tribal identity. He said also spoke about the the community has been development of Gojri striving for their identity for Language and Literature at the past several decades and the concluding session. writers and poets have made Dr. Javaid Rahi, Chief Editor significant contribution Gojri, gave a resume of the towards this. activities of the Academy in The Minister said that the the promotion of Gojri Scheduled Tribe status given language and culture. He to Gujjars has been a dwelt on the Gojri publicasignificant development that tion programme of the changed the socio economic Academy. condition of the community. On this occasion, a publicaHe welcomed holding of tion titled ‘Ghulam Hassain Gojri Conference by the L e s s a n a v i – G U J J A R Academy and said such GANDHI’ written by Ch. activities help in developing Fazal Hussain Mushtaq was consciousness among people released. Ch Karam Din about their culture and Chopra, Gulzar Khatana, language. Fazal Mushtaq and Majeed The Conference, fifth in the Hasrat presented their papers series of language confer- on the concluding day. The ences being held by the session was presided over by Academy, was attended by Ch Iqbal Azeem, prominent prominent writers, poets, Gojri writer and scholar. artists, intellectuals and In the evening a musical observers from all over the programme was presented State who deliberated for by noted Gojri artists two days upon various i n c l u d i n g C h B a s h i r aspects and issues related Mastana, Begum Jan, Noor with Gojri language and un Nissa, Razia Begum, literature. Mirza Khan, Mohammed Historia n and former Rafi, Parvez Malik and legislator, Ch. Gulzar Shaheen Chowdhary.
Srinagar, September 27: h a b i t a t i o n s w i t h a To review the physical and population of 4621 souls financial progress under have been covered, while District and State plan under Education sector 25 besides under centrally Primary Schools, 2 High s p o n s o r e d s c h e m e s , Schools, 58 Additional District Development Class Rooms and 141 girls Commissioner, Kulgam toilet blocks have been convened a meeting of constructed under SSA Sectoral and District during current financial Officers here Friday. year. It was given out that It was also informed that against the availability of under Health Sector Rs. 40.48 crores, an 387000 patients have been amount of Rs. 14.90 crores provided medicare and amounting to 37 percent 536 Major surgeries expenditure has been conducted while under utilized during current Janani Suraksha Yojana an fiscal. amount of Rs.35.34 lakhs Under R&B sector out of paid for 2537 cases and Rs. available amount of Rs. 14.46 lakhs paid under 257 lakhs, Rs. 28.22 lakhs JSSK for 1047 cases has been utilized and 28 during current financial kms of road length have year, besides under MG been macadamized during NREGA 1284 works current financial year completed with a financial while under Irrigation implication of Rs. 12.16 sector against availability crores thereby generating of Rs. 53.00 lakhs, Rs. 4.94 lakhs mandays for 35.66 lakhs have been 57606 Job Card Holders. utilized and 9897 hectares The meeting was also of land have been provided informed that under IAY better irrigation facilities 240 units hav e been to boost the agriculture completed with a financial sector. implication of Rs. 49.15 Under PHE sector against l a k h s , w h i l e u n d e r the availability of Rs. PMGSY 14.25 Kilometres 57.38 lakhs Rs. 47.55 of road length have been lakhs has been utilized for blacktopped against the 5 schemes targeted for the target of 18 Kilometres current financial year with a financial implicawhile as under NRWDP, 8 tion of Rs. 7.10 crores.
Taj asks writers to strive for promotion of Gojri language, culture
Aijaz holds public grievances camp at Sangaldan, Ramban Ramban, September 27: poles and transformers for Minister of State for restoration of power in the Revenue and Relief, Aijaz area which has been Ahmed Khan Friday said affected due to heavy rains that the government has and floods. He also launched various develop- instructed the officers of mental and social welfare revenue and agriculture schemes for upliftment of d epartment to jointly women, children, old-aged assess the loss of crops in and weaker sections of the to area. The Minister society. He was addressing directed the Collector a public grievances camp R a i l w a y t o e n s u r e at Sangaldan of district employment of local Ramban. ACR Dhananter p e o p l e i n d i f f e r e n t Singh, ACD Arvind construction companies as Kirwani, CEO Vinod Soni, per standing government CAO VK Bhushan, DIO order. He appreciated the D r A s h w a n i H a n s a , e ff o r t s o f A C R f o r Tehsildar (s) Arshad speeding up of work on Ganai, district and sectoral land acquisition and officers, sarpanchs, panchs compensation cases. He and other dignitaries were directed Tehsildar Gool to present on the occasion. issue SC/ST certificates to Aijaz directed the Xen the people by organizing PDD to provide required regular camps in far flung
areas. He also asked ACD to ensure that all the 14 departments should meet regularly every month at block level. Earlier, the people apprised the Minister of their demands including opening of new polytechnic college in Sangaldan, formation of new ration cards in the area, more roads under PMGSY, double laning of road from Ramban to gool, park in Sangaldan area, upgradation of middle schools to high schools, adequate staff in schools and health centres, new poles and transformers, more JK Bank branches and new Khidmat Centres in Sangaldan Gool area, railway compensation to the people etc.
DLSA organizes legal training programme on Sept 30 at Kupwara Kupwara, September 27: According to the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Kupwara a daylong training programme for Para-Legal Volunteers (PLVs) regarding the Legal Literacy Club shall be organised at Town Hall Kupwara on September 30, 2013 on the directions of Executive chairman, State Legal Services Authority. In this connection, the arrangements have been finalized to hold the programme. The Munsiff Kupwara, Sub Judge, Senior Superintendent of Police, Principal Degree College Kupwara and Bar Members shall impart training to the PLVs during the programme.
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SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 27:
The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mubarak Gul sought cooperation from all political parties to ensure smooth conducting of the forthcoming session scheduled to commence from September 30, 2013. Chairing Party Leaders and Chief Whips of different political parties meeting here Friday, the Speaker hoped that Members would utilize the time fixed for the session judiciously in order to highlight their maximum public interest issues in a democratic manner. “Our effort would be to provide adequate time to the legislators for raising public interest issues” said the Speaker and hoped that members will utilize the time prudently in view of short period of the session. Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saiffullah, Minister for Agriculture Production, Ghulam Hassan Mir, Deputy Speaker, Mohammad Sar- sin, M. Y. Tarigami, Er. Abdul Rashid a result oriented. Suggesting for LoneChaman News Agency Khan increasing News Agency Ganderbal and A.Kangan R. Veeri gave their valuable timing of Business durtaj Madni, legislators Prof. suggestions the Depot course Chadoora of session, they also Lal Gupta, Hakeem Mohammad Ya- Agency Gulzar News Sourain making the session Zahiding Book
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Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora Bhat News Agency Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar Dar News Agency Beerwah Bashir News Agency Sumbal SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 27: success story is a step in the Secretary, Agriculture and Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem same direction. He said that Production, Dr.News Asgar Agency Hussain Pattan Minister for Agriculture, the department is contem- Samoon on this occasion saidPampore Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Ghulam Hassan Mir Friday in-News plating to make the system that the mainNews objective of theQazigund Altaf Agency Pulwama Javaid Agency augurated Sumer Mist Honey automatic, so that human Agro related schemes is to Jeelani News Agency Baramulla G.M News Agency Sopore processing plant,Snow-Kist interference in the process is benefit farmer with various Shah News Agency Kupwara Sultan News Agency fruit and vegetable process- minimized and hygiene and facilities. He said several stepsHandwara ing plant, set up at J&K Agro News cleanliness assured in the have been taken to boost Agri- Islamabad Younis Agencyis Langate Sheikh News Agency industries Development Cor-News manufacture of food articles. culture, Horticulture and other Reshi Agency Islamabad Three Way News Agency Tral poration Limited (JKAIDC) He said old machinery is being sectors technical guidance and Agency Tralone and the in factBadru News Agency Khanmoh set up withTurray an es- News replaced by new by providing necessaryBijbehara News Agencyholding Kulgam Agency Arwani timated cost of Rs. oneRahi crore. employees the task are funds Malik for the News purpose.AppealCommissioner/ Secretary, training for learning new ing for people’sNews cooperation Rah Newsgiven Agency Byepass Shaheen Agency Kargil
Mir inaugurates Honey processing & Fruit, Vegetables plant at Khanmoh
Agriculture and Production, Dr. Asghar Hussain Samoon, Director Agriculture, Mushtaq Peerzada, MD JKAIDC, Ltd, Abdul Majid Bhat and several senior offices of allied departments were present on the occasion.Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Minister said that the agriculture department is committed to introduce modern technology in processing of jams, saffron, honey and Kashmir cuisine ( Wazwan) and Friday’s
trends in processing of various food items.Referring to the streamlining the Agro Industry, Mir said that the government aims at creating employment opportunities by opening outlets of the product on commission basis of Agro industry.The Minister appreciated the zeal and dedication of the employees of the corporation by virtue of which the corporation has showed tremendous progress in production of various significant eatables. Commissioner/
Sakina discusses issues related to the welfare of OBCs SRINAGAR, SEPTE 27: Minister for Social Welfare Ms. Sakina Itoo Fridaysaid that it is endeavor of the coalition government to ensure equal opportunities for the development and welfare of all sections of the society and various initiatives have been put in place in this regard. She said Centre as well as State have launched several schemes for the upliftment of weaker sections of the society, including that of OBCs. The Minister said this while chairing a high-level meeting which was convened to discuss the issues related to the development of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), here Friday. Vice Chairman, State Advisory Board for the Development of OBCs, Kuldeep Raj Verma was also present in the meeting, After detailed discussion on various aspects related to
the welfare of the OBCs, Ms Itoo said that any decision to this effect will be taken after taking into consideration the ground reality and proper analysis of data about the number of families of OBCs in the State and existing benefits available to these classes. She directed the officers to undertake a survey to ascertain the quantum of OBC populace in the State and submit the report within 4 months.Regarding enhancement of quota of OBC population for reservation in the Government jobs and other benefits, the Minister said that after getting the exact details about the population, the Government will take an appropriate decision. She urged the Vice Chairman, OBC Advisory Board to facilitate consolidation of data so that the matter is expedited. She appreciated the plight of the OBC people and said that Government will do justice with the deprived lot.
in implementation of various agriculture schemes, Samoon said that government’s developmental activities would not get the necessary fillip till people in general would not participate in every activity. He said the department has set up dairies, poultry, silk processing and other units and large number of entrepreneurs are evincing keen interest in partnership with government besides setting up of their own income units.
The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar Friday directed the officers to ensure early completion of various developmental projects undertaken in the Ganderbal constituency. The Minister was addressing officers
during a review meeting of the status of the completion of various developmental programmes undertaken in Ganderbal Constituency.Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Sarmed Hafeez, Managing Director JKPCC, Chief Engineer Mechanical Engineering Division, Shafat Ahmad Chisti, Mission Director
Raw material bank soon for J&K: Union Textiles Minister
Assures full support for promotion of Handloom and Handicraft sector SRINAGAR, SEPT 27:
Union Minister for Textiles, Dr. K. S. Rao Friday assured full support to the Handloom and Handicraft sector of Jammu and Kashmir and said that both the sectors are very important for the economy of the State.Interacting with the Artisans, handloom weavers and traders here at SKICC, the Minister said that special assistance would be provided for marketing of
Handloom and Handicraft items besides design and product development. He said marketing is essential for survival of artisans adding that central government will organize an international trade fair in order to provide an opportunity to the artisans and traders of the State to sell their products in the national and international markets, in addition special stall would be provided to the artisans of Jammu and Kashmir at Varanasi, Noida and Delhi Hatt where mega buyer-seller events are organized. He said artisans of Jammu and Kashmir will be provided stalls for selling their products in different trade fairs organized by the Textile Ministry across the country.Responding to the demands of the artisans Rao assured that 10 percent subsidy on Pashmina yarn would be provided , adding
that a raw material bank will be established in the State so that artisans can get raw material round in year. He said Handloom and Silk sectors would be given focused attention for their promotion besides promoting traditional handicrafts of the State.The Minister said that his main purpose to visit Jammu and Kashmir State is to get first had appraisal of the problems of handicraft artisans and handloom weavers so that their grievances are redressal. Commissioner Secretary I&C, Farooq Ahmed Factoo, Development Commissioner for Handloom, Balbinder Kumar, Additional Development Commissioner for Handicraft, Mr Navraj Goyal and a large number of Handloom weavers and Handicraft artisans, representatives of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce were present on this occasion.
SDA to get 50 KW SPP this year, 834 solar lanterns distributed
Feroz inaugurates 7.50 KW SPP at CIC Kangan
the constituency including Gujjars and Bakerwals. He said the concerned agency has been asked to frame a detailed project report after conducting survey of these areas so that a compre-
KANGAN, SEPTEMBER 27: Minister of State for Science Technology and Information Technology, Feroz Ahmad Khan Friday inaugurated 7.50 KW Solar Power Plant (SPP)here Friday completed at a cost of Rs. 20 lakh. The plant will ensure round the clock power supply to the Community Information Centre (CIC) and BDO office. Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Sarmad Hafiz, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Science and Technology, Muzaffer Malik besides senior officers from JKEDA, Science Technology, Rural and Revenue departments were present on the occasion. Addressing after inaugurating the plant, the Minister said that solar lighting facility have been provided to a large number of families of the constituency, adding that the facility would also be extended to all other families residing in un-electrified villages of
Sagar for early completion of Ganderbal Dev projects SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 27:
tion will be given to run the House in a cordial manner. Responding to the suggestions given by the Members with regard to fair reporting during the session, the Speaker said that clear cut directions were given to media persons to show impartiality and truthfulness while reporting the proceedings of the session in Press Advisory Committee meeting held recently. He said media has important role in highlighting the public issues and hoped that they will discharge their duties with utmost care and responsibility as per practices. While discussing the issue of increase timing of Business, the Speaker said that decision in this regard will be taken in Business Advisory Committee meeting. He said that the directions were already given to the Government to ensure presence of officers during Zero Hour during the course of session. Secretary Assembly M. Ramzan and other senior officers of Assembly Secretariat were present on the occasion.
NHRM, Dr. Yashpal Sharma and other senior officers of various departments like R&B, PHE, Irrigation etc were also present. Sagar asked the officers to ensure the early completion of the hospital being constructed at Ganderbal with an estimated cost of Rs. 55 crore. He said the various departments involved in the construction should synergies their efforts, so that bottlenecks if any are removed and it gets completed maintaining that it would provide quality medicare facilities to the large chunk of population in the district and its catchment areas. The Minister directed for the ensuring the early completion of the bus stand being constructed in the district. He said that the same would be go long way in regulating the bus service from the district headquarters to different places. He also asked for speeding up the process of widening of the road from Nagbal onwards and said that the same would go a long in ensuring better traffic mobility.
hensive proposal is sent to the Centre Government for approval and funding. While visiting CIC Centre, the Minister was informed that short and long term computer courses are being run in the CIC while Centre has imparted training to 315 students so far in different courses. The Minister was told that with installation of solar power plant
the Centre will be able to complete the courses in fixed time thereby accommodating more students for training. Feroz Khan asked people to come forward and take benefit of the schemes being run by Science and Technology department. He said department has introduced a scheme for exploring hidden talent of the students under which scholarships is being provided to the students who want to go out of State for higher studies and research in field of science and technology. He said Chief Minister is keen to extend the benefit of the scheme to the students living in hilly and far flung areas and asked the public representatives to play their role in this regard. The Minister said the Government has planned to install solar power plants in all health and educational institutions of the State in order to bridge the gap between the demand and supply of the energy needs.
HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Melancholy that doesn’t seem to have any basis in reality may plague you today, causing friends, family, and your partner to worry. On days like this, Aries, it’s best not to give in to gloom, but rather to throw yourself into work and projects you love. Even though you may not feel like socializing, the company of others can get your mind back on track.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Today, Taurus, you may feel out of sorts. You probably aren’t ill, but you may be tired. You could also suffer from vague aches and pains that are most likely related to stress. Take the day off and relax. Soak in a tub and read a book. Your imagination is working overtime and you need to get your mind off your malaise. Fantasy novels may be your best bet!
Gemini May 21-June 21
Strange, exciting, and vivid dreams may inspire your creativity today. You might want to try a new art form or study the works of innovators. Romance and sex are especially important to you, Gemini, though insecurities about a partner may restrain you from expressing your feelings. Take a chance - let the person know what you need right now. Your friend may be pleasantly surprised.
Cancer June 22-July 22
Concerns about your home or mother may mean you have to deal with some rather unpleasant or untrustworthy people. Lack of knowledge could have you in a quandary about how to address the situation. It would be a good idea to prepare by gathering all the facts you might need. Stay centered and focused, Cancer, and use your inner strength to hold out for the best for all concerned.
Leo
July 23-August 22 Juicy but perhaps unkind gossip might reach you today. You may doubt the motives of a close friend. Examine any tips you receive and ascertain the true facts before you accept it as truth. Much of the information is likely to be wrong. Your imagination is flying high, so you might want to try writing or drawing.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Money matters may seem vague today, Virgo. Uncertainty about how to manage your affairs might plague you throughout the day. Planning for the immediate future could also be difficult. You may be expecting some funds that may not come yet, or you might not be certain if you need to make a specific purchase. Keep occupied. You can’t rush it, and obsessing does no good.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Troubles in the family may have you toying with the idea of moving or at least making some changes in your household. Someone close to you hasn’t been honest with you, Libra, and that also has you feeling a bit down. Kick around as many ideas as you can, but don’t make any decisions today. It isn’t the time. Wait until you’re in a more positive and optimistic state of mind.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Your intuition and imagination are operating at a very high level today, and you may be inspired to write. However, you aren’t likely to have enough ideas or information to actually put pen to paper. There’s no rush, though. Take some time to allow the ideas to crystallize and set them down later. Someone in a bad mood may draw you into a quarrel. Brush it off and say you’re busy!
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
There may be doubt about the outcome of a project that means a lot to you. It may involve financial problems or lack the support from others that you require in order to complete it. Your doubts are most likely groundless, Sagittarius, but it doesn’t hurt to hedge your bets a little and seek what you need elsewhere. This is likely to be a temporary delay. All signs indicate success.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Run for Fun in Sgr on Oct 02
Sahai chairs meeting, finalizes arrangements SRINAGAR , SEPTEMBER 27: The Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Armed, S. M. Sahai Friday chaired a high level meeting of officers to discuss the arrangements for Kashmir Marathon “Run for Fun” being held in Srinagar on October 02,2013. The meeting was held at Armed Police Headquarters here and was attended by various police officers. Addressing the meeting, ADGP disclosed that the event is being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Police under its Civic Action Programme and a large number of people of different age groups are expected to participate in the event. He said that people from all walks of life including the educational institutions of various districts of the valley, sports associations, chamber of commerce and retired police personnel have shown keen interest for their participation in the Run. Sahai further said that having dif-
ferent categories, the Run would start from Police Golf Course Boulevard Road Srinagar, Marathon open male category would start their Run with first flag off ceremony at 6.15 a.m. and would return after covering a distance of more than 42 kms. via Ganderbal and Habbak Crossing. Half Marathon category for male would have to run a distance of 21.5 kms. which would start at 6.30 a.m. from the venue up to Habbak Crossing and back. Similarly senior citizens category and under 17 boys and girls would start their run from the venue and cover a distance of 4 and 12 kms. respectively, the ADGP added. ADGP said that orchestra, cultural programme, band display, musical chair for women and spoon race for kids would be the main attractions of rally. He said that all required arrangements including police bandubast have been made and traffic movement on the routes of marathon would be diverted to other sides to make the event convenient and successful.
Your mind might be on power struggles that have caused quarrels among your friends, placing you in an uncomfortable position. Conflicting loyalties might come up when others draw you into the fray, Capricorn. Stay out of it! You could get angry, and this wouldn’t do you any good. Think of something else until you calm down and regain your perspective.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Daydreams and fantasies about faraway lands and exotic places might have you thinking about dropping everything and taking off for a while. You aren’t usually impulsive, Aquarius, but today you feel restless. If you have no obligations, and if weather permits, go someplace where you can experience a change of scenery. We all need it from time to time.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Sudden demands on your resources by others may have you feeling used. You may be asked for a loan. Your doubts about the person’s ability to repay might conflict with your sympathy for his or her situation. Your intuition is good today, Pisces, so use it to read the true motives of those asking for favors. Grant only the ones you feel are appropriate.
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Zabarwan Times Saturday, 28 September 2013
Defeat the forces averse to peace
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he twin attack at Samba and Kathua which left thirteen persons killed has once again exposed the security system in place at different vital installations across the state. This incident has also made it clear that there are forces who are averse to Indo-Pak talks and any improvement in the relations of both the countries. At this juncture once cannot exactly say who the attackers were and who was behind this carnage which spilled the blood of innocents whose families have been plunged into a never ending darkness pain and grief. This incident has come at a time when all hopes are pinned on the meeting of Indo-Pak prime ministers so that the ice is broken and a new era of cordiality friendship and close relations starts. Whatever the outcome of the talks of the two prime ministers it sure that these talks will pave a way for a sustained dialogue between the two countries so that the clouds of animosities are removed and the confidence building measures with new zeal and direction are started. There have been meetings between the Prime Ministers of the two countries even before and some fruitful results have been achieved. But this time the talks at a crucial juncture when the emotions are running high and animosities have increased due to the ceasefire violations talks can work as a healing touch to slow down whatever has transpired between the two countries during past some months. The Samba Kathua incidents no doubt have soared the situation but both the countries are firm in improving their relations and know that these incidents are being carried only to vitiate the atmosphere and to derail the dialogues process from the right tracks. The two countries should show the highest degree of statesmanship and firm resolve to address all outstanding issues amicably and in a peaceful and friendly atmosphere. This is the only way which can help to decrease the tension and cement the relations between India Pakistan.
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KVIC for Holistic Development of Khadi
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reating self-reliance amongst the people and building up a strong rural community spirit, KVIC has been identified as one of the major organisations for generating sustainable non-farm employment opportunities in rural areas. It undertakes activities like skill improvement; transfer of technology; research & development; marketing etc. and helps in generating employment/self-employment opportunities in rural areas. Main Objectives of KVIC The social objective of providing employment in rural areas; · The economic objective of producing saleable articles; and · The wider objective of creating selfreliance amongst people and building up a strong rural community spirit. Functions The functions of KVIC as prescribed under the KVIC Act, 1956 (61 of 1956) and Rules made there under, include: · To plan and organise training of persons employed or desirous of seeking employment in khadi and village industries; · To build up directly or through specified agencies reserves of raw materials and implements and supply them or arrange supply of raw materials and implements to persons engaged or likely to be engaged in production of handspun yarn or khadi or village industries at such rates as the Commission may decide; · To encourage and assist in the creation of common service facilities for the processing of raw materials or semifinished goods and otherwise facilitate production and marketing of khadi or products of village industries; · To promote the sale and marketing of khadi or products of village industries or handicrafts and for this purpose forge links with established marketing agencies wherever necessary and feasible; · To encourage and promote research in the technology used in khadi and village industries, including the use of nonconventional energy and electric power with a view to increasing productivity, eliminating drudgery and otherwise enhancing their competitive capacity and to arrange for dissemination of salient results obtained from such research; · To undertake directly or through other
agencies, studies of the problems of khadi or village industries; · To provide financial assistance directly or through specified agencies to institutions or persons engaged in the development and operation of khadi or village industries and guide them through supply of designs, prototypes and other technical information, for the purpose of producing goods and services for which there is effective demand in the opinion of the Commission; · To undertake directly or through specified agencies, experiments or pilot projects which in the opinion of the Commission, are necessary for the
its activities are intended to usher the sector into an era of growth, increased income and employment and increased artisans welfare. · To strengthen the KVI Sector in the country, the following are some of the major steps taken by the the Ministry of MSME . · Introduction of Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme on production of khadi with effect from 1 April, 2010 to incentivize production and marketing of Khadi and Polyvastra besides earning 25% of the assistance to provide for financial incentives to artisans.
KVIC has been identified as one of the major organisations for generating sustainable non-farm employment
opportunities in rural areas. It undertakes
activities like skill improvement; transfer of technology; research & development;
marketing etc. and helps in generating employment/self-employment opportunities in rural areas.
development of khadi and village industries; · To establish and maintain separate organizations for the purpose of carrying out any or all of the above matters; · To promote and encourage cooperative efforts among the manufacturers of khadi or persons engaged in village industries; · To ensure genuineness and to set up standards of quality and ensure that products of khadi and village industries do conform to the said standards, including issue of certificates or letters of recognition to the concerned persons; and · To carry out any other activity incidental to the above. KVIC has not been mandated to be a profit making organization,
· Making available concessional credit (@ 4% interest) to khadi institutions under the Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) Scheme; · Providing financial support to institutions under the Scheme for Enhancing Productivity and Competitiveness of khadi industry and Artisans; · Providing better work environment to khadi spinners and weavers under the Workshed Scheme for Khadi Artisans; · Developing around 100 clusters of Khadi, Village Industries and Coir under Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) with improved equipment, business development services, training, capacity building
and exposure visits, design and marketing support and common facility centers · Apart from the above, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has tied up funds from Asian Development Bank (ADB) amounting to US$150 million over a period of three years from 2009-10 for implementing a comprehensive Khadi Reform Programme worked out in consultation with ADB and KVIC. Under this reform package, it is proposed to revitalize the khadi sector with enhanced sustainability of khadi, increased incomes and employment to artisans and increased artisans welfare. Initially, the programme will be initiated in 300 khadi institutions in keeping with the needs of regional balance, geographical spread and inclusion of backward areas. The Ministry of MSME is also implementing Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), a credit-linked subsidy programme since 2008-09 through KVIC for generating self-employment opportunities through establishment of micro enterprises by organizing traditional artisans and unemployed youth, helping in preventing their migration besides increasing their earning capacity. At the State/Union Territories level, the scheme is implemented through field offices of KVIC, State/Union Territory Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIBs) and District Industries Centres(DICs) with involvement of Banks. Under this programme, beneficiaries can establish micro enterprises inter alia, under Mineral Based Industry; Forest Based Industry; Agro Based and Food Processing Industry, Polymer and Chemical Based Industry, Rural Engineering and BioTechnology Industry, Hand Made Paper & Fibre Industry and Service Industry, by availing of margin money subsidy of 25 percent of project cost for units in rural areas to be set up by beneficiaries belonging to general category, which will be 35 percent for beneficiaries belonging to special categories such as scheduled cast/scheduled trible /Women and others through the implementing agencies and loans from Banks, etc., for projects costing upto Rs.25 lakh each in the manufacturing sector and upto Rs.10 lakh each in the services sector.
Civil Service in Public Service Delivery
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ndia’s Civil Services have a proud record of contribution to national integration and development for which our whole nation has to be grateful to them. Central Civil Services are the backbone of the governance structure of our nation. They have played a vital role in the task of nation building, right from the time we achieved independence, to the present day. It was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision that the Civil Service should strengthen cohesion and national unity. He wanted a strong and vibrant federal administrative system in which the All India Services would play an important role. True to his conviction, the Civil Services have provided the framework for the administration of the country. The values of integrity, impartiality and merit remain the guiding principles of Civil Services and that is as it should be. Sardar Patel advised young officers at the dawn of Independence in 1947: “Above all I would advise you to maintain to the utmost the impartiality and incorruptibility of administration. A Civil Servant cannot afford to, and must not, take part in politics. Nor must he involve himself in communal wrangles. To depart from the path of rectitude in either of these respects is to debase public service and to lower its dignity. Similarly no service worth the name can claim to exist if it does not have in view the achievement of the highest standard of integrity.” Ensuring National Cohesion and Unity At the time of our Independence, the nation was faced with many problems and definitely the issue of keeping it together as one was not the least important among them. Ensuring unity given its diversity was indeed a great concern and the Civil Services played their historic role in nurturing the processes of national cohesion and unity. The All-India Services played an important role in strengthening the bonds of unity and integrity, under the leadership of visionary leaders like Panditji and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Yet, one must ask the question today whether the services have fully lived up to the Sardar’s exhortations about integrity and commitment to secular values. Both corruption and communalism remain as important a challenge today as they appeared to Sardar Patel in 1947. Civil
Servants have played multiple roles in the initial years of our nation building process. A wide range of tasks spanning a variety of knowledge areas were undertaken for completion by civil servants as the country had a severe shortage of trained personnel in many areas. In addition to performing their main role of administrators, civil servants took upon many other roles which were of specialists in different fields. It was the requirement of the time and they rose to the occasion. Along with a maturing of the nation, the role of the Civil Service has also been changing. However, throughout this process of change that the country has been experiencing, the Civil Services has continued to be an important instrument for initiating and
the trade-offs between various objectives and goals and therefore the great importance of having a permanent Civil Service to pay attention to all these issues and view all these issues in the framework of strategic longterm thinking taking into account our national interest. Therefore, civil servants represent a national establishment with a national responsibility. They continue to constitute the “steel frame work” of our Republic. It gives them the opportunity to guide a political leadership that is subject to the law of electoral change. Governments may come and go, but the administration endures and must play its due role. New Challenges As the economy evolves and society and polity change over time as they must,
Central Civil Services are the backbone of the governance structure of our nation.
They have played a vital role in the task of nation building, right from the time we
achieved independence, to the present day. management of change. Understanding Nation’s Needs & Priorities However, there is a larger purpose and a larger role that a meritocracy must fulfill. Our national leaders like Panditji and Sardar Patel viewed the All India Services as a group of professionals who would take a long-term view of the nation’s needs and priorities. While the state and local administration would focus on day-to-day issues of governance, the All India Services were charged with the responsibility of thinking ahead and into the future. This role has only increased with the emergence of strong competitive political forces in various parts of our country. Democracy is built into the body politic and in our constitutional system. But we have also with it witnessed growing in short tenure of Government and politicians are not able to pay attention to longer term concerns or to weigh carefully
Government and the Civil Service must also prepare themselves to play a new and varied roles. Markets will increasingly become the arbitrators of resource allocation in many cases. At the same time, it is necessary to realise that markets can at times lead to marginalisation of the poor and the vulnerable sections of our society. It must not be forgotten that markets after all, serve those who are part of the market system. When millions of people are living on the edges of subsistence, with little in the form of assets or skills to be active participants in the evolving market economy, market signals cannot have significance for them. While markets can facilitate higher growth, a government must ensure that growth is equitable, inclusive and not unduly harsh on those not equipped to manage change. The modernization of both economy and society will require Governments to play
new roles and in an increasingly transparent manner. Civil servants must learn to grapple with the phenomenal explosion of knowledge. They will have to learn to seek the right information and utilize it for public good. Another aspect of government that is going to change is in the arena of accountability. Through greater access to information and effective mechanisms to seek redressal, the average citizen is likely to demand his or her due and is not going to be very patient about it. The Right to Information Act has empowered the citizens to seek more information from Governments about their functioning. Further, there has been an explosion of civil society activities. Governments need to constructively engage with various elements in the civil society, actively seek answers to problems in a transparent manner and manage the interface with public opinion effectively. Modern governments will have to therefore reorient themselves to this reality. Historically, governments have viewed themselves as administrators of public delivery services. They have viewed citizens as outside beneficiaries of governmental action. Citizens were expected to accept whatever was provided, with little choice on offer. This situation is changing all over the world. Citizens are now expecting good service from Governments as a matter of right. Governments are expected to deliver efficient public services or facilitate privatisation. Effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery is increasingly being demanded as a basic right of our citizens. Government is expected to be a service-provider rather than a mere administrator of a public service delivery system. This change in orientation is the third key challenge facing the governments of this day. The Civil Service has to reorient itself and be trained to deliver better services to our people. To make Government more efficient, we need a new public service orientation in the thinking of civil servants. They cannot view themselves as mere administrators. They are also managers and catalytic agents of change.
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How women de-stress for mental health
Getting into a woman's mind is as complex as understanding the uncharted human brain. Each emotion and mood swing is not just a sign of PMS - that great vortex to which is attributed nearly everything wrong with a woman's day; these are signs that she needs tender care, consideration and space. Since the world doesn't really get this, women have a system of fighting and de-stressing. Today we're listing it out for the uninitiated amongst our readers. Men might not understand these complex rituals, but you may try at your own risk. We open the Pandora's Box on how women deal with stress and depression in a positive way. Shopping sprees are stress-free Confessions of a shopaholic is not just a book, it is 'the' book for women and how to deal with a boring work life. Shopping is a great way to hangout with the
girls, gossip about the men in their lives, but most importantly - a way to purge themselves from all worries and anxieties. Shopping forms a de-stress mantra that cannot easily be explained, but the health benefits are like the effects of an antioxidant fruit. The smile on a woman's face is priceless after a shopping spree. Dolling up to brighten the dayIf men are trying to decode this destress mantra then you need to get in touch with your emotions. Women believe that when they wear their best outfit, bright and sassy, with accessories to boot and their favourite shoes, their day will feel a whole lot better. Dressing up makes women feel pretty, confident and makes them smile. They feel light and carefree like a butterfly; they experience a sense of excitement. It's true and sadly it cannot be scientifically proven. Reading is a hobby
Recently China revealed that women are obsessed with fashion magazines. We beg to differ. Women are not obsessed with fashion magazines, it's merely a way to chill out and read about the latest and the hottest fashion of the season. Fashion magazines are ways to escape reality, just as men are 'obsessed' with automobile and gadget magazines. But no stereotyping here, we'll stick to the fact that reading (no matter what the content's sexual orientation) makes for a great destressing tool for all the ladies out there.Nothing's wrong with applying make up Make up can hide a woman's true feelings; you don't know what the woman feels behind that red lipstick. Cosmetics help women add a bit of glamour in their lives, it adds the oomph quotient to spruce up and spice life. It may be a mask, but it sure makes women cheer up
and admire themselves in the mirror. Flaunting the best 'pics' Social networking sites are a way to flaunt your life and the travel plans. It completely conceals the true identity of the account holder. But women love to upload 'pics' in their best dresses from exotic locations. It definitely puts you on the cool list among 'friends.' Women receive sympathy, love and praises thanks to that glamorous array of pictures. When dozens of people tell you that you look great, your day is bound to get better. Rom-coms are women's favourite pastimeFeeling low and out? Switch on your favourite romantic comedy with a tub of 'healthy snacks'. This is one formula that works with women; it feels great to watch SRK romancing Kajol or Cameron Dias making you laugh with a quirky persona. Women love reel life over the mundane, same old real life. Movies, too, are a way to escape life's taunting moments.Communication is therapeutic Any shrink will tell you, it's best to talk about your emotions and feelings. That is exactly what women love to do. Let's not get judgmental about it and the cell phone bill. Life is tough and women want to share their problems and love to offer solutions. Men may be able to discuss their problems in one sentence, but women need to really talk about the issues. Stress and depression can make women 'irritable', hence it is importance for women to relieve this tension the way they are comfortable in. Conversation is not just a discussion it's therapy
Tried the happiness diet, yet?
Not only can your diet make you unhealthy but also unhappy, so try these foods today! It's true - we all share a feel-good chemistry with food. If you smile while tucking into your favourite fare, it can also tackle your bulging waistline. A new weight-loss plan undertakes to get rid of the flab as it enhances the mood. Say hello to the Happiness Diet, that's influenced by how you feel... A big no-no Most people are aware that a diet high in fat, sugar and processed food is bad for the waistline. But it can also make us depressed, says a new book. Also, if you have just focused on getting thin by having a low-fat,
low-calorie diet, you have failed, it adds. The explanation is that a weight-loss plan that cuts fat is a recipe for failure, without natural mood-boosters vitamin B12, magnesium and conjugated linoleic acid. If the food does not have the above, we are less likely to feel happy and in turn, successful. What works According to the theory, a diet that is rich in good fats, such as olive oil, as well as whole grains, vegetables and quality meat can benefit, by feeling more satisfied, one will lose weight effortlessly. Researchers say that the modern American diet (MAD) has an unhealthy focus on sugars, refined carbs and industrial vegetable fats, and leads people to
feeling fat and depressed. he 5 essentials of the happiness diet: 1. Iodine: This is essential for a healthy thyroid. An underactive thyroid is linked with low energy, poor memory, depression, ADHD, migraine, weight gain, infertility, breast disease (including cancer), infection, and heart disease. Sources: Fish, shrimp, eggs, sardines and potato skin. 2. Calcium: This dairy pick is a primary mood decider. The right calcium levels are said to give the 'go' command, preparing the body to release feel-good neurotransmitters. And disturbances in calcium levels cause anxiety, depression, irritability and impaired memory.
Don't eat anything when really hungry
There is an alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes in India. Thanks to our eating habits and sedentary lifestyle, even gestational diabetes is not uncommon. The sad fact is that it could affect the baby too. According to recent statistics, India has more people with Type 2 diabetes than any other nation. Who likes to take medicines everyday? Insulin and dialysis is even worse experience. And mind you, as opposed to the misconception, eating sweets is not the only cause for this disease. Stress and genes too play a major role in this. Although one cannot do much about it if it's genetic, it definitely doesn't harm to prevent it. No, you don't have to pop pills everyday. Just a few changes in your foot habits and you can cut the risks to a great extent. Here are some things that you can do at home to prevent diabetes or reduce it if you already are affected by it. Nobody likes bitter things. But isn't it better to take a fruit or a vegetable instead of medicines? Having bitter gourd juice on an empty stomach has proved to prevent diabetes. If you are too stubborn or enjoy eating bitter gourd, then you could make stuffed karela (bitter bourd) or fry them like chips and have them as a snack. This will not just bring a change in your menu and give a respite to your taste buds, but also be beneficial to your health. Soak a few seeds (1/4 tsps) of methi in water overnight. First thing after you brush your teeth in the morning, gulp down the methi along with the water.
Jambul fruit is considered as an effective medicine for diabetes considering its effect on pancreas. The seeds too can be dried, powdered and had with water twice a day. The guava is among those fruits that are available in most times of the year. With its vitamin C property and high fibre content, this is perhaps one fruit that diabetics can fearlessly have. However, a recent study has shown that having guava with its skin can heighten the blood sugar levels, so make sure you peel off the skin before consumption. Gooseberry/amla juice too cuts the blood sugar levels. If you can't do without sugar in your coffee or tea, try and substitute honey. Studies have shown that black coffee without sugar cuts the risk of Type 2 diabetes Among other benefits, green tea is also helpful in reducing the blood sugar and insulin levels in the body Talk to the eldest member in your family and am sure they will come up with a number of home remedies to prevent diabetes. Besides, make regular walk and exercise part of your routine.
It's in our basic nature to reach for a large portion when hungry. Therefore, workouts apart, it's a must to keep high-satiety food options available at hand, simply for the times when you feel those hunger pangs. With all the energy you devote to shedding kilos, you might actually know very little about the why most diets fail — hunger pangs. It's never easy to resist that third serving of pizza even if you are bursting out of your seams. The guilt always strikes after the damage is done. Know the signs of hunger, the cues for stress eating, and what triggers your cravings to tame yourself when hunger strikes. The culprit You've been working since 10 in the morning and consistently thinking about the deadline. Too busy to eat, there is a chance you would suffer from starvation. "Hunger is your body's cue to eat. Due to habits such as erratic timings and long gaps between meals, hunger cues get out of sync, leading to severe hunger pangs," says clinical wellness expert Namita Jain. A simple solution Firstly, understand your body clock. Know the difference between actual hunger and stomach contractions. Also, at times you may be misguided by people around you. "You may feel that eating less is better but it isn't true," says John Gloster, fitness expert. "Starvation is never a great
survival strategy. Eat less but eat more often," he adds. Is it hunger or thirst? Figure out whether you are hungry or thirsty? Sometimes your body can send off signals to the brain that you are hungry. This is because food has lots of fluid contained within it. However, you don't want to be confused with taking on-board unwanted calories when you simply haven't had enough to drink. The key is to ensure you keep your fluid intake up over the course of a day. What to eat and when If you're following a particular diet, you will always prefer to carry a lunch box to work. A wheat bread sandwich, idlis (four to five), unpolished rice ( a bowl) and curd, a roti roll filled with vegetables or two to three fruits are apt options for the day. For mid-night hunger pangs, foods like salad sandwich are a big no-no. You would certainly not wish to sleep with a heavy stomach that leaves you restless all night. Instead, eat a fruit and drink a glass full of water over it. The bottomline To make sure you don't experience hunger pangs when on a diet, use top quality meal replacement drinks like coconut water, green tea and butter milk and get your hands on whatever snacks are allowed in the diet programme like soy nuts or energy bars. Eat a healthy balanced meal that doesn't leave you feeling hungry, and this way you'll get
to snack on some treats when you want to! To avoid severe hunger pangs - Skipping breakfast is a sin. Don't skip breakfast, or you'll be starving and cranky by mid-morning. A breakfast with complex carbs and low fat protein will help stave off snack attacks. - Plan ahead. Make sure that you have low calorie snacks and drinks with you. Take note of what times of day you become hungry and plan your meals and snacks accordingly. If you always cave in around 4 pm, schedule a snack for 3.30 and drink a big glass of water, too. - Your body requires a certain amount of fat. Choose healthy fats, like olive oil. Mediterranean people include a lot of olive oil in
their cooking and they have famously low rates of obesity and heart disease. - Do not take drastic steps. Cutting your calories too drastically will make your metabolism slow down and cause you to be plagued with hunger all of the time. - Eat volumes of low-cal food. Broccoli, cauliflower and veggie salads will fill you up and help stave off hunger. - Stay away from sugary snacks and simple carbohydrates like sticky buns, cake and donuts. If you eat them your blood sugar will soar, and then crash and you'll find yourself irritable, jittery and famished.- Eat sufficient protein. Scientific studies show that protein leaves people feeling full longer than carbohydrates.
Power yoga earning bad karma
It's fast, it's vigorous and it melts fat fast. So, why are yoga experts crying foul over the power yoga fad that has taken over city gyms? Backed by the likes of Bollywood actresses Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut and Geeta Basra, power yoga is to today's urban Indian woman what aerobics was in the '80s. Practically every gym and fitness centre in the city offers weekly 60 to 90minute power yoga classes to its members.What is power yoga? A poor commercial derivative of Ashtanga yoga, power yoga is essentially an up-tempo aerobic workout, where yoga poses are done faster and in continuation. Apart from temporary weight loss, it has virtually no health benefits. Since power yoga is a widely used term that was never trademarked, individual teachers
usually lend their personal interpretation to classes. But the aggressive and physical take on the traditional discipline has upset the karma of the normally tranquil world of yoga. Purists dismiss it as a "commercial, supermarket" version of the practice with competitive elements that contradict yoga's most basic principles. There have even been claims that, in encouraging beginners to try and push their bodies into quick movements and advanced positions, this and other sport versions are temporarily successfully and actually dangerous because they could cause injury.It causes injury "Power yoga is like any cardiovascular activity, which means that if you stop practicing it you will regain the weight you've lost," says Samanta Duggal, yoga therapist and director
at Temperance. In her 20 years of experience, she has seen many cases of people taking up power yoga for quick results and instead sustaining injuries — usually to the neck, shoulder, toes, knees, hips and lower back. "Doing repetitive asanas and 100 surya namaskars with no emphasis on alignment is a sureshot way to injury. So, instead of progressing to better health, they actually regress!" Bypasses core componentsMany of these classes also bypass the core components of yoga — pranayama (with proper sequence and ratio) and yoga nidra (relaxation) at the end. The idea of relaxation is to allow the blood lactate levels to return to normal. If they remain high, they could set off the stress glands, making your power yoga session a stress-
ful one. Stressful yoga — how contradictory is that! Where traditional forms of yoga, as practiced by Lara Dutta and Abhay Deol, encourage mindful, breathcontrolled movement from pose to pose, power yoga participants work up a serious sweat. "Power Yoga was simply a name I came up with in the late '80s to let people know that ashtanga yoga practice — unlike most of the yoga taught in '70s America — was a serious workout, designed to build significant strength and concentration as well as flexibility," says Beryl Bender Birch. He is one of the two American yoga teachers who nearly simultaneously coined the term. Los Angeles-based Bryan Kest is the other. Not coincidentally, both these teachers had studied with Ashtanga master
Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Another name often associated with power yoga is Baron Baptiste who devised his own method in San Francisco, California. Misnamed practice in India In power yoga proposed by them, poses are followed up with strength training while synchronising one's breathing patterns to each Vinyasa (movement), with attention given to Tristhana (posture, breath, and focal point for the gaze). But the kind taught in gyms out here is a different story altogether. "Power yoga here is a big sham and a scam," says yoga columnist and teacher Shameem Akhtar, who's a proponent of Sivananda yoga. She explains, "Static poses are very difficult and fast-paced ones are for beginners. This may explain the peculiar culture of the misnamed pow-
er yoga in Mumbai, where people are made to do asanas faster, just to keep them happy. The flipside of this is they never reach the stamina that real power yoga — as the term is used in America."Quickie courses, untrained instructorsPatanjali and Hatha yoga teacher Dharam Choudhry puts this scam down to lack of training. He says, "No certification or specific training is required before a person is allowed to teach power yoga." Quickie courses teach poses but not the nuances of proper alignment, intentional correct breathing or noncompetitive mind-set. "So, most gyms recruit power yoga trainers from the vast group of the unemployed young, who are figuring out what they want to do with the rest of their lives."
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rahul tears up ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Pm says will address issue Agencies Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi dropped a bombshell on Friday by saying that the ordinance
passed by his cabinet to shield convicted lawmakers from disqualification “is a complete nonsense” and that “it should be torn up and thrown away.”Vice president Rahul Gandhi
with party general secretary Ajay Maken speaks at a ‘Meet the Press’ programme at Press Club in New Delhi. His statement comes after reports of a growing unease in the Congress
over the ordinance started doing the rounds. Union minister Milind Deora and Congress leader Anil Shastri have already gone public with their reservations on the ordinance. Even senior Congress leaders Digvijaya Singh has
called for a consensus. Gandhi made his statement after making a surprise brief appearance at a meet-the-press programme of his party’s general secretary Ajay Maken at the Press Club in the national capital. “Now, I will tell you what is my opinion on the ordinance. It is complete nonsense, it should be torn up and thrown away. It is my personal opinion,” he said. Rahul said that the argument given in “my organisation” is that “we need to do this because of political considerations. Everybody is doing this. The Congress does this, the BJP does this, the Samajwadi Party, the JD(U) does this.” “It is time to stop this nonsense, political parties, mine and all others.... If you want to fight corruption in the country whether it is Congress Party or BJP, we cannot continue making these small compromises. Because if we make these small compromises, then we compromise everywhere.” Hours later, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh issued a statement in New York and said the ‘issues’ raised by the Congress vice president will be discussed by the Cabinet when he returns home. “The ordinance has been a matter of much public debate and government is seized of all these developments,” said Singh in a press statement.
21 killed as bus falls into deep gorge in Himachal 21 people travelling by a bus were killed when it skidded off the road and rolled down more than a 500-foot deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district. The bus was on its way from Ucha Tikkar to Renuka. This is the second major accident in the state in less than a week. Deputy Superintendent of police Khajana Ram told IANS that all bodies have been recovered, most of them badly mutilated, from the wreckage of the bus. The bodies are being identified but almost all the victims hail from Uchha Takkar, Ransua-Jabrog and surrounding villages. Ram said 19 people died on the spot. Among the dead 18 were males. Deputy Commissioner Vikas Labroo said the government has ordered a magisterial probe into the accident and has announced a relief of Rs.20,000 to the next of kin of the deceased. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, he added.Official sources said bad condition of the road owing to recent heavy rains was mainly responsible for the accident.Witnesses said the administration had a tough time in extricating the victims from the wreckage of the bus. Locals started the rescue operations well before the authorities could reach the spot.Himachal Governor Urmilla Singh, chief minister Virbhadra Singh, transport minister GS Bali and former speaker Ganguram Musafir expressed grief over tragedy and conveyed their condolences to bereaved families.
JPC approves draft report on 2G scam Agencies The government on Friday managed to have its way in the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G spectrum scandal when the panel approved the draft report giving a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P. Chidambaram with a 16-11 vote in its favour. Outside allies BSP (2) and SP (one), voted with 14 others of the ruling coalition to approve the report that accused former Telecom Minister A. Raja of “misleading” the Prime Minister and “belying” the assurances given to him. JPC chairman P.C. Chacko told reporters after the meeting that all those who voted against the draft report would be given 15 days to file their dissent report. Of the total 30 members in the committee, three members, including one from the BJP, were absent. Of the 27 present, the ruling side got the votes of Congress (11), NCP (one), BSP (2), SP (1) and Nominated member Ashok Ganguly. Attacking the outcome, BJP leader and member of the committee Yashwant Sinha said a contrived majority has been “unashamedly” used to adopt a report based on “wrong facts,
Mumbai: Dockyard Road building Day after chargesheet collapse leaves 11 dead, 26 injured order against him, Khemka reacts on Twitter Agencies
Agencies A day after Haryana IAS officer, Ashok Khemka, who is being chargesheeted by the state government for administrative misconduct tweeted on Friday, “Media reports chief minister of Haryana is chargesheeting me for action against VadraDLF land deal. Do not know what my duty was otherwise?” The Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday had ordered that the 1991 batch IAS officer be chargesheeted for major penalty under Rule 8 of the All-India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules. Primarily, Khemka has been held liable of administrative misconduct, overstepping jurisdiction in passing orders to cancel the mutation of 3.5 acre in Gurgaon’s Shikohpur village, the
tract that was sold by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s businessman son-in-law Robert Vadra to realty major DLF and indulging in public criticism of the actions and policies of the state government. IAS officer after being transferred on October 11, 2012 from the post of director general, consolidation of holdings (DGCH) and inspector general, registration, had on October 12 and 15 ordered an inquiry into the alleged undervaluation of assets owned by Vadra or his companies in Gurgaon, Faridabad, Palwal and Mewat districts and set aside the mutation of 3.5 acre, respectively. This, as per the state government, constituted an administrative misconduct.A committee of officers constituted by the government to ascertain facts and inquire into the
matter to ascertain acts of omission and commission by various authorities involved had termed Khemka’s orders as inappropriate and without jurisdiction. Khemka has also been held liable for his public criticism of the actions and policies of the state government during the course of these developments. He took part in television interviews and was quoted extensively in the print media. Subsequently in May 2013, Khemka submitted a detailed response on the findings of the committee, justifying his October 2012 orders. In his 100-page response, the IAS officer changed tacks to question the manner in which the sale of 3.5 acre from Onkareshwar Properties to Vadra’s Sky Light Hospitality took place, terming it a “sham transaction”.
BJP MP Navjot Sidhu to observe fast unto death from Today Agencies Taking on the SAD-BJP Government in Punjab, BJP MP and former cricketer Navjot Sidhu dramatically announced that he would start his fast unto death against the regime’s antidevelopment policies from Saturday. Blaming the Badal Government for scuttling six of his pet development projects, Sidhu said he had no option but to sit on a fast unto death, as his voice was not being heard. The announcement came following high drama. A media savvy Sidhu first invited media persons at his residence, kept them waiting and did not face them.As soon as he landed from Delhi, he first asked the media to come to his residence, but later got himself locked up in the bedroom.His political secretary, Aman, kept rushing up and down, and then, brought a hand written twopage unsigned statement before the media, announcing Sidhuâ s decision to sit on a fast till death. There were little known
BJP workers available with Sidhu, even though BJP national vice president Laxmi Kanta Chawla and other senior leaders were in town. He said he will fight till the last breath. Ever since he had initiated a fight against the state government and alliance partner SAD (Badal), he had been making calls almost daily, but today, he avoided the media. According to the announcement, Sidhu will sit in front of Hall Gate for his fast unto death. Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu, a local MLA, had earlier lashed out at the Badal Government.Thereafter, Sidhu was absent from Amritsar for over a year, preocupied with media and cricket-related assignments.He started raking up development issues, knowing fully well that a strong anti-incumbency factor was against him this time.Sidhu first contested from the Amritsar seat in 2004 and won with a thumping majority of one lakh votes. However, in the 2009 elections, he won by a mere 6000 votes.
Tragedy struck the city early on Friday morning when a fourstoreyed BMC building collapsed around 6am in Mumbai’s Mazgaon area. The building was inhabited primarily by BMC’s tenants. Death toll from the collapse has risen to 11 and the number of injured stands at 26. Those rescued have taken to JJ Hospital. Rescue operations are underway to rescue the injured. Firefighters and rescue workers bring out a survivor from under the rubble of the collapsed building in Mumbai. According to initial details, the building was located on Brahmadev Khot marg near Babu Genu market in Mazgaon area, which is close to the Dockyard Road station on the harbour line.Civic officials said that the building was old and probably not maintained well.
The fire brigade had dispatched 12 fire engines, four ambulances and two rescue vans to initiate rescue operations. This is the second building which has collapsed in the city this year after the Aftab mansion, a residential
building in Mahim, fell in June killing 10 people. Death toll has risen to 11 and the number of people injured stands at 26 and have been taken to JJ Hospital. 42 people have been rescued Death toll sharply increases to six. The number of injured stands
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at 15. Bodies of three of a family, including a five-year-old, pulled out. Total of 16 people rescued from the debris so far. Firefighters and rescue workers seen working at the site of the building collapse in Mumbai. (AFP Photo) Ten-year-old among those rescued by the fire brigade personnel. A fire fighter, DS Patil, was also injured during rescue operations. All the injured have been rushed to JJ Hospital in Byculla. Anish Kadam (10), Diptesh Kadam (16), Habib Shaikh (22), Tauqeer Shaikh (22), Haroon Shaikh (24) and Ajay Chendvankar (40). • About 21 families were living in the building which categorised as a C-2 building. This meant that the building was in need of urgent repairs. • The Dockyard Road building was just 33 years old. Experts believe it’s not normal for a building to collapse so soon.
falsehood and prejudicial” findings without the consideration of the committee. The opposition votes were made up of the BJP’s 5 and one each of the BJD, the TMC, the CPI, the CPI (M), the AIADMK and the DMK. The draft report of the JPC also rubbishes the loss figure of Rs. 1.76 lakh crore estimated by
CAG, saying it was “ill-conceived”. The report, which was circulated among members in April also accuses Mr. Raja of forging the press note of January 7, 2008 after it was seen by the then Solicitor-General G.E. Vahanvati. “The committee wishes to point out that the procedure regarding the First-Come-FirstServed (FCFS) criteria was a “misrepresentation of facts and in tactic deviation from the existing procedure,” it says.
President gives nod to Land Acquisition Bill New Delhi: The Land Acquisition Bill, passed by Parliament during the Monsoon Session to replace a 119-year-old legislation, became a law with President Pranab Mukherjee giving assent to it on Friday. “The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2013 has received the assent of the President of India,” a Law Ministry release said. The historic legislation would provide just and fair compensation to farmers while ensuring that no land could be acquired forcibly. The bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament with overwhelming majority. The new law stipulates mandatory consent of at least 70 per cent for acquiring land for publicprivate-partnership (PPP) projects and 80 per cent for acquiring land for private companies. The bull was brought as the archaic Act of 1894 suffered from various shortcomings including silence on the issue of resettlement and rehabilitation of those displaced by acquisition of land.
SC empowers voters, gives them option to reject electoral candidates Agencies The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the right of voters to reject all candidates contesting the elections, saying it would go a long way in cleansing the political system of the country. Elderly tribal woman Shalubai Jadhav cast her vote for BMC elections at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Exhibition centre. HT/Mahendra Parikh In yet another electoral reform, the apex court directed the Election Commission to have an option of ‘None Of The Above’ (NOTA) on the electronic voting machines (EVMs) and ballot papers, which can be used by voters to reject all candidates contesting the polls. So far, people casting negative votes were required to enter their names in a register and cast their vote on a separate paper ballot. hail SC view on negative voting But now the secrecy of votes cast under the NOTA category must be maintained by the EC, the court said. The order will be effective in the assem-
bly elections to be announced soon in five states. However, a senior EC official said the NOTA option would not impact the results
of the elections. “The ‘None Of The Above’ option on EVMs has no electoral value,” said the EC
official. “Even if the maximum number of votes cast is for NOTA, the candidate getting the most of the remaining votes would be declared winner.” The court said negative voting would encourage even people who are not satisfied with any of the candidates to turn up to express their opinion and reject all contestants. “Negative voting will lead to a systemic change in polls and political parties will be forced to project clean candidates. If the right to vote is a statutory right, then the right to reject candidate is a fundamental right of speech and expression under the Constitution,” said a bench headed by the Chief Justice of India, P Sathasivam. The court passed the order on a PIL filed in 2004 by an NGO, People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), which had submitted that voters be given the right to negative voting.
The bench also pointed out that the system of negative voting existed in 13 countries. Even in the Parliament of India, the MPs have the option to abstain during a vote, the court observed. The right to vote for no candidate is defined under Section 49 (O) of the Conduct of Election Rules 1961, but was not effective as the government did not agree to amend the rules. Under the rules, a voter who does not want to cast his vote had to fill a form and cast his or her vote on a separate paper ballot. Since 2004, the EC had been asking the government to change the rules to provide a negative vote option on the EVMs. Former chief election commissioner Navin Chawla welcomed the order and said it was a huge step in improving the electoral system. Former chief election commissioner SY Quraishi said the order would give a legal stamp to the commission’s demand of providing a negative voting option on the EVMs. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also welcomed the Supreme Court order. “This move will bring a change leading to an opportunity for deserving candidates to contest polls,” said AAP member Shazia Ilmi. The Supreme Court in the past two months has issued several orders on electoral reforms, including disqualification of MPs and MLAs who get convicted of crimes and not allowing persons in police custody to contest.
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Virender Sehwag set for a new role after quick-fire 59 batting at No 4 Agencies By scoring a quick-fire 59 at No. 4 for Delhi, beleaguered Sehwag makes a telling statement besides starting a debate over his new role Virender Sehwag of Delhi in action during his knock of 59 against India Blue in the opening match of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Thursday. - PTI The scoreboard read 7/2. Delhi had lost opener Mohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli in the space of 12 deliveries in the opening match of the NKP Salve Challenger Trophy against Indian Blue on Thursday. And that’s when Virender Sehwag walked in to bat. At No. 4.The kind of shots he played at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore reminded many of his glory days. His free-flowing approach made the 271-run target look all too easy.Sehwag powered his way to a brilliant half century (59, 38 balls, 9x4, 1x6) as the Vijay Hazare champions raced to 85 in the 13th over.
But a few minutes later, left-arm spinner Iresh Saxena had him caught and bowled. Sehwag’s departure did cost Delhi the match they fell 18 runs short
but it sure started a debate over his role as a batsman. “I always see Viru as an opener. The decision to play him in the mid-
dle order is purely that of the team captain and coach. We selectors have nothing to do with it.” This is what Delhi chief selector and former India opener Chetan Chauhan had to say. Chauhan, however, revealed that Sehwag had been contemplating this move for quite some time. The reason? He feels it would be tough to displace Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma or, for that matter, M Vijay.Amar Nath Sharma, Sehwag’s childhood coach, believes his ward should do what he does best open the batting. “I haven’t had any time to discuss this with Viru in detail. But I can only say that it would not be a good idea for him and Team India to have him at No. 4,” Sharma said.It must be mentioned here that Sehwag started his first-class career as a middle-order batsman for Delhi. In fact, he scored a hundred on Test debut (against South Africa in Bloemfontein in 2001) at No. 6. It was Sourav Ganguly who pushed him to open the innings.
India clinches bronze in Asia Cup hockey Agencies Indian women defeated China via the penalty shootout to clinch the bronze medal in the eighth women’s Asia Cup hockey tournament here today. India, which needed to win the tournament to qualify for next year’s World Cup to be held at The Hague, Netherlands, edged past China 3-2 in the shootout after both the teams were locked 2-2 at the regulation time. By virtue of this win, the Indians managed to avenge their 0-1 defeat to the Chinese in the pool stages of the tournament. India dominated proceedings in the first half and scored two field goals through Anuradha Devi Thokchom (16th minute) and Vandana Katariya (31st) to go into the breather with a comfortable
2-0 lead. China pulled one back in the 51st minute through Yan Yan’s field goal to liven up the match. The Indians had themselves to blame as some sloppy defending towards the end allowed China to draw parity when Wu Mengrong scored the equaliser in the 64th minute. Thereafter, both the teams played cautiously in the last six minutes to take the encounter into the shootout. In the shootout, the Indians came out on top, converting three of their chances as against the two by the Chinese girls. Meanwhile, Japan stunned defending champion Korea 2-1 in the final to win the Asia Cup and secure a place in next year’s World Cup.
It may be recalled that Sunil Gavaskar, too, had batted down the order in the sunset years of his career. But Chauhan, who was Gavaskar’s long-time opening partner, rubbished the comparison. “You can’t compare Sunny with Viru,” he said, adding:“My reasoning is simple. Sunny was technically very strong, whereas Viru’s strength is his explosiveness. Also remember that Viru’s explosive batting at the top has helped India chase targets on many occasions. He would just and demoralise the opposition.”Sehwag’s coach echoed Chauhan’s sentiments. “Having Viru as an opener makes life easy for rest of batsmen. Viru is no ordinary cricketer. He can’t be compared with anyone in the world. I can only say that he should stick to original role,” said the veteran coach.Another Delhi selector, however, disclosed that there was no discussion on Sehwag’s batting order in the selection committee meeting.“The only discussion we had was about the captain. Sehwag was obviously the first choice, but because Kohli was recently named the vice-captain of the Indian team, we felt we should give him the job,” said a selector on condition of anonymity.
Jaipur: Shane Watson could be in contention for the captaincy job of Australia if Michael Clarke misses out the limited overs series against India beginning on October 10 but the all-rounder on Friday said that he was not thinking about the leadership role.Watson sought to evade a question when he was indirectly asked if he was ready to captain the Australian side if Michael Clarke misses out the India series due to fitness issues.“I am batting and bowling and have a big role in the team. I am not thinking about captaincy and I am happy to contribute with the bat and ball,” Watson, who is playing for Rajasthan Royals in the Champions League Twenty20, said. “Michael Clarke is an experi-
enced player and we would miss him if he is unable to come to India. He has
LUCKNOW: The ministry of home affairs (MHA) was not in favor to include sports in the fields for Bharat Ratna. Though the ministry has amended the Bharat Ratna awards, and it has paved the way for the country's highest civilian honor to be conferred on Sachin Tendulkar, the ministry has kept the option open to others of his like as well who have shown "exceptional service/performance in any field of human endeavour." The ministry was of the view that including sports as a category for the Bharat Ratna awards will lead to too many claimants for it like Major Dhyan Chand in Hockey, Jaspal Rana in Shooting, Vishwanathan Anand in Chess, PT Usha in athletics and many more. The MHA said, since there are ample number of awards to honor distinguished sports personalities, "There does not seem any need to include sports as category for the Bharat Ratna". The ministry, in 2011, had received more than one request to include sports as an area of recogni-
vast experience and is a good player of spin,” said Watson who has stepped down as vice-captain of Australia. “We (Australia) played good cricket but few bad moments resulted in our defeat (in the Ashes). We could have won a few games but it was disappointing that we could not do it. The last six months since our tour of India have been good. “We have a good batting coach and feel confident that we can win back the Ashes,” said Watson after slogging at the the nets ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ CLT20 match against Perth Scorchers here on Sunday. Talking about his own form, Watson, who hit a big hundred in the Ashes and a brilliant 140 in the subsequent ODI series, said, “I am working on technical aspects of my batting.
MS Dhoni goes boom boom in Ranchi, slams fastest 50 in CL T20 off just 16 balls Agencies
The Chennai Super Kings captain’s new hair style seems to be working for him as he showed his destructive batting prowess at his home ground. Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni was at his blasting best as he slammed 63 runs off 19 balls to take the CSK team to a mammoth 202/4 in 20 overs. The 32-yearold who has been sporting a new hair cut in this series looked like his new cut was suiting him as
his form on his home ground testified. The 50, Dhoni slammed
off just 16 balls is the fast-
est in the Champions League T20. Sunrisers Hyderabad have their work cut out as they look to chase the score. In the 18th over, Dhoni went on a six hitting spree as he hit 5 sixes and a four in a Thisara Perera over. Prior to Dhoni, West Indian duo Kieron Pollard scored a 50 off 18 balls and Chris Gayle slammed 50 off 20 balls. Dhoni seems to be on the right path leading the team by example as they look to win another CL T20 title as the shadow of the IPL betting scam off the field falls on the team.
Agencies Virat Kohli has reportedly bagged a Rs 10-crore per year deal with German sports good giant, Adidas. Team India’s batting sensation, Virat Kohli, has been a huge hit with the youngsters - thanks to his quick rise in the international cricket over the past few years. An eye candy for the domestic and international brands, the Delhi lad is all set to surpass the incumbent Indian skipper MS Dhoni and master blaster Sachin Tendulkar in the endorsement earnings. Team India’s vicecaptain, who seems to be the most comfortable young gun on screen, has reportedly signed a Rs 10-crore per year deal with German sports goods giant, Adidas. The 24-year-old cricketer will be seen endors-
ing Adidas’ apparel and shoes as per his three-year contract. Sachin Tendulkar was the face of Adidas shoes for quite some time in India but it seems that the master blaster’s age is
finally catching up on his endorsements.According to the TOI reports, the righthander has also struck a Rs 6.5 crore a year deal with a popular tyre brand that
had Tendulkar and Steve Waugh as its ambassadors. The new deals will help Team India’s probable future captain to beat the likes of MS Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar in terms of annual earnings per brand endorsement. With these two deals in his kitty, Kohli is set to take on the big players with an increase in his annual earnings from last year’s Rs 40 crore in endorsements. He is currently the face of 13 brands including Pepsi, Toyota and Cinthol deodorants. The Indian skipper MS Dhoni has been the undisputed king in the endorsement arena for quite sometime now, but Kohli is making up for the lost time quickly. While Dhoni connected well with the masses, Kohli has a more urban appeal which is ideal for a lot of brands today.
Home ministry did not want sports as category for Bharat Ratna
Shane Watson happy to contribute with bat and ball, not eyeing Aussie captaincy Agencies
Virat Kohli set to beat Dhoni, Tendulkar in endorsement earnings
tion for conferment of Bharat Ratna so that players like Sachin Tendulkar be honored with this award.The requests came from the then sports minister Ajay Maken, MP Madhusudan Yadav and people from other walks of life as well. People who sent in their requests said sports act as a cohesive force in the pluralistic society as ours. MHA, at the same time, also received some representations which opposed any conferment of Bharat Ratna on Sachin Tendulkar. Though any decision on Bharat Ratna award is taken by only the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), MHA, in its view on the suggestions, said, "The reason behind making such a suggestion is to honor Sachin Tendulkar. Though Tendulkar deserves the highest recognition of the country, there are other sportsperson also who made the country proud like Major Dhyan Chand in Hockey, Jaspal Rana in Shooting, Vishwanathan Anand in Chess, PT Usha in athletics and many more". Reacting to ministry's view, the former hockey player and an Olympian, Mohd Shahid said, "It's totally the call of the government of India
to give the Bharat Ratna awards. Players like Major Dhyan Chand and Sachin Tendulkar deserve it anyday. But, it is right that sports have lot of discipline and selection will be tough. Conferring Bharat Ratna awards is of utmost responsibility." Sportspersons like Sachin Tendulkar, Vishwanathan Anand and others have been honored with the highest Padma award, the Padma Vibhushan. MHA said that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards is also there to honor sports luminaries. The former hockey player and an Olympian Sujit Kumar said, "Khel ratna awards are given every year to lot of sports people but can we produce players like Dada Dhyanchand and Tendulkar every year. They are the all time great players who deserve Bharat Ratna. The award has its own importance." MHA said, such a request, if agreed to, might give rise to demands made for inclusion of other fields like trade and industry and medicine besides other categories.
Spinners put West Indies A in charge West Indies A tightened their grip on the four-day game in Mysore after their spinners ran through India A’s lower order on the third day. The home side lost their final seven wickets for 61 runs as Nikita Miller and Veerasammy Permaul showed off the depth in West Indies’ spin stocks and wrested a 184-run first-innings advantage. Manpreet Juneja, the Gujarat batsman, followed up his recent impressive outings against New Zealand A with an 84 that steadied the hosts but his dismissal sparked a collapse that put the visitors in charge. India
had moved on to 184 for 3 before Juneja was trapped lbw by leftarm spinner Permaul. The rest of the batsmen were clueless against the spinners, with only the wicketkeeper-batsman Rohit Motwani providing any resistance. He was unbeaten on 28 as the visitors ripped through the tail to secure a lead that big enough to allow them the option of enforcing the follow-on, an option they didn’t take. That lead was stretched further by an aggressive 68 from Kieran Powell, who dominated an opening stand of 112 with Kraigg Brathwaite.
Umpire Rauf won’t appear in Indian court: legal advisor Agencies Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf will not be appearing in an Indian court, even though Mumbai Police have charged him for involvement in the spot-fixing scandal during this year’s IPL. Rauf’s legal adviser, Syed Ali Zafar, said in Lahore on Friday he has faith in Indian courts but has no confidence in Mumbai Police. A Mumbai court will hear the case on Nov. 21. Rauf, accused of accepting expensive gifts from illegal bookmakers, is among 22 people charged. “The situation is not right for Asad Rauf in India,” Zafar said. “(Mumbai police) could detain him or they can frame other charges against him.” Chennai Super Kings official Gurunath Meiyappan, the son-in-law of Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narainswamy Srinivasan, is also charged. Meiyappan is accused of being in touch with
illegal bookies.The spot-fixing scandal in the IPL surfaced in May when Rajasthan Royals players were arrested for allegedly giving away more
than a specified number of runs in return for money. They have been charged.The Internation-
al Cricket Council withdrew Rauf from the Champions Trophy, and he is no longer on the panel of elite umpires. But Rauf, who was accompanied by his lawyer at Friday’s news conference, said he informed the ICC last year he would be stepping down from the international panel in 2013 and it has nothing to do with the spot-fixing scandal in the IPL. Mumbai police have allegedly linked the accused actor Vindoo Dara Singh and Rauf through a recorded telephone conversation. “We don’t have tapes (of the conversation) and we don’t know in which context the conversation was held,” Zafar said. “It looks like they have picked up parts of the conversation and have alleged Asad Rauf.” Mumbai police also took two bags from Rauf that they said included gifted apparel, shoes and other accessories.Rauf said he knew the bags’ contents and there was nothing exceptional.