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Governor pays obeisance at the Holy Cave
CM announces relief for Uri accident victims Srinagar, June 28: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced relief of Rs. 1 lakh each for the deceased in the road accident that took place in Uri. He has also announced relief of Rs 10,000 See CM on pg 11
Structure damages in Fire Srinagar, June 28 : A shop got partially damaged in a fire incient in Kupwara, last evening. Fire broke out in the shop of Aqib Manzoor Lone son of Manzoor Ahmad Lone resident of Sogam at Sogam market belonging to Kupwara, resulting in partial damage to the shop. Fire was brought under control by fire tenders and Police. (KNS)
Boy missing from Srinagar Srinagar, June 28 : Mukhtar Ansari resident of Bihar at present Krimsoo, Rajbagh reported in Police Station Rajbagh that his brother Mohammad Nowshad, 27 years old (mentally unsound) is missing since 26-06-2014 from Krimsoo Rajbagh. (KNS)
Soldier dies of heart attack in N. Kashmir
Srinagar, June 28: An army soldier Saturday died of heart attack in Kupwara district of north Kashmir.Constable T M AK Bhai of 428 field hospital regiment suffered the cardiac arrest during duty at Nayiri forest area of Kralpora sector of the district, officials said.He was taken to a hospital, where he was declared brought dead, they said. AK Bhai who belonged to Gujrat and his body has been sent to his native village, the official said.
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For the whole year, we observe several days internationally and nationally as these days have relevance in one way or the other in our life. We observe International Women day, Children day, Human Rights Day and so on. However beyond some functions, rituals, rhetoric and statements we do nothing actually to make these days memorable in our lives for those people for whom these days are observed. For example, the modern society for decades has started a campaign for empowerment of women as well as giving them equal status
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Modi to chair ‘extensive’ security review in Srinagar To pay first official visit to Kashmir on July 4 Foolproof security arrangements being Srinagar, June 28 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to pay his first official visit as the prime minister of India to Kashmir on July 4. In Srinagar, sources said the prime minister will chair ‘extensive’ security review with senior officials of army and intelligence agencies at 15 Corps. Besides army officers, Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Omar
Abdullah will also attend the meeting, sources said. Senior ‘security’ officials would brief Modi about the latest situation on the Line of Control and in the hinterland. The return and rehabilitation of the Kashmiri migrants would also figure in the discussion in Srinagar sources informed. Before this meeting, Modi is scheduled to flag off the inaugural train at the newly-con-
structed Katra Railway Station-the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Reasi district. The prime minister is also scheduled to inaugurate the 240 megawatt Uri-II hydroelectric power project in district Baramulla. Last year, former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was expected to inaugurate the project, but the programme See Modi on pg 11
Vice President stresses need to narrow down differences with China
Says steps needed to cement ties
Beijing, June 28: Vice President Hamid Ansari on Saturday said India and China have to narrow down differences and build on convergences by exploiting the potential of Panchsheel treaty. Addressing a function in Beijing on the occasion of 60 years of the Panchsheel treaty, Ansari said that the five principles of peaceful coexistence were propounded by the two countries along with Myanmar in 1954. Hamid Ansari said that India and China’s common interests far outweigh their differences. He added, that India, China and Myanmar are bound by age-old linkages and geography. He emphasied that our three countries may be at different stages of development but can learn from each other’s national experiences. The Vice President said that destinies of India, Myanmar and China are intertwined. Historically, there has been much that has bound us together, not merely through the exchange of goods and commodities but through a flourishing interchange of ideas, values and philosophies.
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Vice President added that India believes that globalisation should transform the world into a federation of friendly inter-dependent nation without domination or exploitation and Panchsheel is the basis of such world order.
India rejects Chinese claim on AP New Delhi, Jun 28: India has rejected Chinese claim on Arunachal Pradesh. Reacting strongly to reports that China has in its recent map shown Arunachal Pradesh and South China Sea as its territory, Spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry Syed Akbaruddin said Saturday that cartographic depiction does not change reality on the ground. Asserting that Arunachal is an integral part of the country, he said this fact that has been conveyed to Chinese authority at several occasions including at the very See Rejects on pg 11
Lok Sabha results confuse congress
Doesn’t know which way to go in Assembly Elections
Srinagar, June 28: As the BJP swept the Jammu region in recently held Lok Sabha polls, the upcoming assembly elections have become a matter of survival for the Congress party in Jammu division. The party is yet to evolve a consensus on probable candidates for various constituencies of Jammu division. Reliable sources revealed to KNS that the Pradesh Congress leadership is holding hectic deliberations on the winning capabilities of its various aspirants particularly in constituencies where it has been drubbed by the BJP in Lok Sabha elections recently. Sources said that in the race for upcoming assembly See Elections on pg 11
Survivors of Sopore massacre contest closure of case by CBI
Petition seeks further investigations Srinagar, June 28: Survivors of the 6 January 1993 Sopore massacre today filed a protest petition against the closure report filed by the CBI on December 4, 2013 before the TADA court, Srinagar. According to president Jammu and Kashmir coalition of civil society, on January 6, 1993, personnel of the 94th Battalion, Border Security Force [BSF] carried out an attack in Sopore town that led to the killing of more than 50 civilians, injury to 1020 civilians, and destruction of more than 500 shops and 20-25 houses. “The Sopore chowk area was burnt down including the roadside areas of: Shahabad, Bobimir Sahab, Muslim Peer, Shallapora and Kralteng. Further, Samad Talkies, and the women’s college located near the Sopore chowk were also burnt.” The CBI has sought closure of the case on the grounds that the witnesses examined were unable to identify the BSF personnel involved in the incident and they could not give details of the firing or cross firing. Further, that a period of more than 20 years has already elapsed and “the accused BSF personnel have already been tried for the alleged of-
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fences u/s 302, 307 & 436 RPC by the competent court established by law (i.e. General Security Force Court constituted under BSF Act, 1968) and convicted accordingly”. The survivors through the protest petition contest the rationale of the CBI and state that it appears only 11 civilian witness statements have been taken. In reality, there are numerous witnesses whose evidence must be recorded by the CBI. Further, the CBI record already has names of ten BSF officers/personnel who could be indicted in this case, including then DIG R.S. Jasrotia, Sector Headquarters, BSF, Baramulla and Commandant S. Thangapan, 94th Battalion, BSF. Finally, through RTI information gathered, it is clear that the court-martial process by the BSF was only an attempt to cover up the massacre as the seven BSF personnel prosecuted were ultimately found guilty of ONLY “Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy houses, etc”, and the maximum punishment awarded was “3 months RI in force custody”. The protest petition - seeking further investigations in this See Sopore on pg 11
Bhan all set to join PDP New Delhi, June 28: Senior Congress leader and a prominent Kashmiri lawyer Ashok Bhan has called on PDP president Mehbooba Mufti in Delhi last week. The two leaders held a long meeting discussing prospects of winning over Pandit votes for the party and bridging differences between the minority community and the PDP. Sources said that Bhan is likely to join PDP in coming days. Bhan was member of Ram Jethmalani See Bhan on pg 11
Sopore Killing
Normacly returns to apple town Sopore, June 28: Life limped back to normal in apple town Sopore on Saturday as authorities lifted curfew from the town after five days. The curfew was clamped in Sopore after government forces killed a youth in Krankshivan area on soon after gun battle between holed up militants and government forces ended. Shops, other business establishments, and public transport started normal activities as curfew was completely lifted from the town. The roads and markets of Sopore bustled with activities as private and public transport plied after five days. The streets of Sopore witnessed heavy rush and shopkeepers were seen busy. However, in some sensitive areas police and CRPF personnel were seen deployed to thwart any protest demonstrations. (CNS)
PDP announces 2nd List of Candidates
Muti’s brother-in-law finds plays for DUroo Constituency
Srinagar, June 28 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today announced the second list of candidates who have been given the party mandate for the coming elections to the state legislative assembly. According to a statement issued to KNS, the party president Mehbooba Mufti released the list here today according to which Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari will be contesting from Pattan, Mohammad Dilawar Mir from Rafiabad, Abdul Rehman Veeri from Bijbihera, Mohammad Sartaj Madni from
Devsar, Abdul Gaffar Sofi from H S Bugh, Qazi Mohammad Afzal from Ganderbal, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura from Chrarisharif, Nizamudin Bhat from Bandipora, Dr Shafi Ahmad Wani from Beerwa, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari from Amirakadal, Saifuddin Bhat from Khan Saheb, Syed Farooq Andrabi from Duroo Shahabad, Asiea Naqash from Hazratbal, Raja Aijaz Ali Khan from Uri, Fayaz Ahmad Mir from Kupwara, Bashir Ahmad Mir from Kangan, Sardar See List on pg 11
Retired Police officers meet held at Handwara Srinagar, June 29: Handwara Police organised a retired police personnel meeting in DPO Handwara which was presided over by Shri Ghulam Hassan Bhat and DIG NKR Baramulla. The meeting was attended by SP Handwara Shri Maqsood-ul-Zaman, SDPO Handwara, DySP Ops Handwara, All SHOs, Incharges of Police Posts and retired police personnel of police district Handwara. According to a statement issued to KNS, DIG NKR Baramulla and SP Handwara during their addresses said that retired police personnel being the members of the police parivar are equally See Police on pg 11
Resentment among PDP supporters in Amira Kadal seat Srinagar, June 28: Resentment is brewing among People’s Democratic Party supporters in Amira Kadal Constituency after the party announced the name of a businessperson as its candidate for the constituency thus bypassing the previous candidate Haji Parvez and other contender Rouf Bhat. “We supported Tariq Hamid Karra and managed to defeat National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah with a hope that Haji Parvez would be See Seat on pg 11
Shri Amarnathji Yatra begins
7900 pilgrims undertake Yatra on first day
Srinagar, June 28: On the first day of Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2014, about 7900 pilgrims left for the Holy Cave via the BaltalDomail route as the Chandanwari-Sheshnag route is still not safe for the pilgrimage. After reviewing the ground position and other relevant factors, the Chief Executive Officer of the Shrine Board informed the District Administration and Tourism authorities at Jammu and Srinagar to allow OnSpot registration for pilgrims undertaking the Yatra via the
Baltal route w.e.f today the 28th June, 2014. Consequent to this decision On-Spot registration counters will start functioning at Vaishnavi Dham, Saraswati Dham, Jammu Haat and Ram Mandir in Jammu and at TRC, Nowgam in Srinagar. Meanwhile, On-Spot registration for pilgrims undertaking Yatra via the Pahalgam route will remain suspended till 30th June 2014, when a high level meeting will be held regarding the opening of the See Yatra on pg 11
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Modi was cancelled following technical snag in the project during its trial run. Sources said foolproof security arrangements are being made to facilitate a smooth visit of Prime Minister Modi. (KNS)
Elections
elections, the party will repeat its sitting MLAs while as in Jammu East the party is yet to decide between Vikram Malhotra party general secretary and Yogesh Sahani former MLA. In Jammu West the party is in dilemma about the winning chances of Madan Lal Sharma, Manmohan Singh, Vinod Sharma and Rajesh Mian son of former deputy chief minister Mangat Ram Sharma. Similarly, the party sources revealed that the PCC leadership is yet to decide about its probable candidates for Marh constituency where the party is weighing its options between Indu Pawar and Balwant Singh. Sources said that in Suchetgarh the aspirants for the party mandate are Gourav Ram former minister and R S Chib former medical education minister. Similarly, in R S Pura, the party is yet to decide between Suman Bhgat former minister and B R Kundal MLC and former chief secretary of the state. In Bishna the aspirants for the upcoming assembly polls comprise of G S Charak former minister and Shahshi Sharma. In Nagrota the party is to take a final call on Shiv Dev Singh. In Gandhi Nagar the sources in the party said that Raman Bhalla has more chances to be repeated for the upcoming assembly polls while as Shama Lal Sharma will be contesting from his present constituency Akhnoor and Tara Chand will be fielded again from his constituency Khor. Talking to KNS, Ravinder Kumar Sharma, spokesman of the party said: “We will follow a set procedure and there will be no rate race in Congress. We are not going to follow other parties. Besides party is confident of achieving majority in the state and the so called Modi wave which does not exist anywhere has no impact in Jammu. The assembly elections are entirely different and the people ask their local MLAs about their performance and the people also vote taking all local factors into consideration.” Sharma added that people in Jammu region know about the failures of BJP MLAs who were elected last time. “This time the people will decide about their representatives very carefully and no wave will help the BJP MLAs,” he added. (KNS)
Bhan
Kashmir committee that paved the way of dialogue between the previous NDA government and the Manmohan Singh government with the Hurriyat leaders. When contacted, Bhan confirmed his meeting with Ms. Mufti. “I met Ms Mufti and am in touch with Mufti Saheb as well.” When asked was he joining the party, Bhan replied in affirmative saying that he will take a final decision in this week. The PDP is in search of a Pandit face to widen its base amongst Pandits ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections. Buoyed by its performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, where it romped home all three seats from Kashmir Valley and also the fact that it got considerable number of Pandit votes from migrant camps, the party is now roping in some credible Pandit faces to consolidate its base within Pandit community, besides other communities. (KNS)
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highest level. He also indicated that this may be raised by the Indian delegation, headed by Vice President Hamid Ansari, currently in China. He said it is normal practice to raise all issues of bilateral concerns. Asked about reports of fresh incursions by Chinese troops in Ladakh region, the Spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied such incident. He said Indian soldiers guarding country’s borders are capable to secure our land.
Sopore
case – is a contestation of the States lies and attempts to cover up the Sopore massacre of 1993. The CBI, and specifically, DSP Vijay Kumar Shukla, who investigated the case, has been asked to appear on the next date, 14 July 2014. (KNS)
List Amreek Singh Reen from Gandhi Nagar, Faqir Chand Baghat from Bishna, Abdul Rahim Rather from Kokernag, Mohammad Khurshid Alam from Khanyar and Muntazir Mohiuddin from Budgam. (KNS)
Seat given mandate. He worked very hard to ensure the victory of Karra, but at the eleventh hour the party ditched him and offended the sentiments of thousands of supporters,” a group of supporters told CNS. Another supporter of PDP Muhammad Iqbal from Natipora pledged that he along with his family and friends will never vote for PDP. “It was we people who worked hard to ensure the victory of the party candidate in the recently concluded parliament elections,” he said. A group of supporters from Parreypora Baghat said that the candidate announced by party is a stranger for them. They said that both Rouf Bhat and Haji Parvez played a key role in mobilizing youth to garner their support. “We are dejected and will in no way caste vote in favour of PDP,” they said. “We are convening a meeting and will decide future course of action,” a dejected leader of PDP told CNS adding that the mass supporters want Haji Parvez to contest as independent candidate. The supporters of Rouf Bhat expressed the same views. (CNS)
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important to us as serving Police Personnel. J&K Police will continue to provide every kind of help and assistance to them. The retired personnel interacted with the officers and some grievances were put forward, which were noted and assured redressal.
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Yatra Chandanwari route. Meanwhile, on the very first day of Amarnath Yatra, a yatri from Maharashtra died of cardiac arrest near Railpathri Baltal.Police identified the deceased as Sunil Dhurmani. (CNS)
CM for the injured in the accident. Omar Abdullah while expressing grief over the accident conveyed his solidarity and sympathy with the bereaved families. He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and early recovery of the injured. (KNS)
Foundation Stone of Model village laid in Poonch Govt ushered an era of peace, progress in State: Sagar Srinagar, June 28: Referring to the various initiatives undertaken by the Government for ensuring the elevation of the socio-economic profile of the people of the State especially those living in rural and far-flung areas, the Minister for Ru-
companied by the Minister for Planning, Mr. Ajay Sadhotra, MLC, Mr. Davender Singh Rana, Ms., Ex-Legislator, Mr. Mushtaq Bukhari, Director Rural Development, Jammu, Mr. Shafiq Ahmed Raina and senior officers of district administration
that people are well aware of the work done by the government for providing quality facilities to them. Mr. Sagar said that certain parties who have been instrumental in inflicting miseries on the people of the State are now trying to project
ral Development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that an era of peace and prosperity has been ushered in the State and certain parties are trying hard to negate the achievements of the Government and mislead the masses for their petty political interests. The Minister was addressing series of public meetings during his extensive tour of Poonch district in which he laid the foundation stone of model villages being constructed by the department of rural development at Lathoong, Surankote. He was ac-
“Development of the State has been accelerated and several schemes have been undertaking in different fields like RDD, R&B, PHE, Health, Education which have ensured the socio-economic transformation of the people besides ensuring that the benefit percolates to the ground level besides the Rural Development Schemes have also been instrumental in providing much needed employment opportunities to the people living in Rural areas and also bringing them at par with that of urban areas”, he added and maintain
themselves as their champions, whereas the present government always worked for the betterment and welfare of the State without caring for personal gains or power. The Minister for Planning Mr. Ajay Sadhotra also addressed the gatherings and asked people to strengthen the hands of the government and not pay heed to the divisive propaganda of certain parties who have always played a negative role in the State politics for their ulterior political motives.
Official apathy No Oncologist available in NCD Hospital Handwara, June 28, CNS: Displaying a complete indifferent attitude towards the cancer patients, the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has transferred both Oncologists from Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Hospital Handwara in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. NCD hospital Handwara is the only hospital in North Kashmir catering scores of cancer and diabetic patients. After equipping with all kinds of facilities, the government inaugurated the hospital with much hype in 2013. The attendants of cancer patients rued the government decision to transfer both the oncologists from the hospital. These attendants are continuously protesting from last three days outside the hospital. A cancer patient Muhammad Ramzan told CNS that there were two Cancer Specialists in the hospital. Both these specialists namely Dr Nazir Ahmed and Dr Nazir Ahmed (identical names) have been shifted to District hospital Baramulla where there is no oncology cell. No Cancer specialist is available in the hospital from past month as a result the patients are suffering,” he said. “Chemotherapy or CTX dose is given with a curative intent to patients which aims at to prolong life or to reduce symptoms of cancer. I need Chemotherapy badly but no doctor is available here who could provide this therapy to me,” another cancer patient told CNS and humbly requested the government to depute at least an Oncologist in the hospital. He further said that all the cancer patients fail to understand how and why the government is so indifferent towards their problem. When contacted Medical Superintendent NCD hospital, Dr Rouf said that it was a government decision to transfer both the oncologists from here and he has nothing to do with it. Concerned MLA and Minister Chodhri Ramzan feigned ignorance and told CNS that he doesn’t know about the matter. “It should not have happen. I will look into the matter,” he said.
ANC formulates Central Core Committee, three Zonal Executive Committees
Srinagar, June 28 : An important meeting of Awami National Conference (ANC) representatives and party workers was held here at the party headquarters. According to a statement issued to KNS, the meeting was presided over by the acting President of the party, Mr. Muzzafar Shah. During the meeting the idea of central core committee was actualized. In addition to it three zonal executive committees were also formulated in the meeting. Addressing the meet, Mr. Muzzafar Shah said that soon core and executive committees would also be formulated in Jammu province too, on similar lines. The members of the central core committee are:-Mr. Muzzafar Shah,Mr. G.D.Shah,Mr. Amanullah Kanth,Mr. Mir Mohd. Shafi Advocate,Mr. Iftikhar Banday,Mr. Gh. Rasool Mir,Mr. Din Mohd. Wani,Mr. Haji Peer Nazir Ahmad,Mr. Mohd. Yousuf Shair,Mr. Mohd. Shafi,Mr. Mohd. Sultan,Mr. Rahi Reyaz,Mr. G.A.Dar,Mr. Abdul Majid Mir,Mr. Mujeeb Kanth,Mr. Javid Ahmad Ashai,Mr. Nazir Ahmad Pandith,Mr. Ashfaq Ahmad. Members of the Central zonal executive committee are:-Mr. Amanullah Kanth,Mr. Mir Mohd. Shafi Advocate,Mr. Din Mohd. Wani,Mr. Mohd. Sultan,Mr. Iftikhar Banday,Mr. Rahi Reyaz,Mr. Mohd. Yousuf Shair,Mr. Haji Peer Nazir Ahmad,Mr. G.M. Wathoori,Mr. Shabir Ahmad Mir.Members of the North Zonal executive Committee are:-Mr. G.D.Shah,Mr. G.A.Dar,Mr. Gh. Rasool Mir,Mr. Mohd. Yousuf Dar,Mr. Gh. Mohiudin Bandipora,Mr. Hanif Geelani. Members of the South Zonal Executive Committee are:-Mr. Abdul Majid Mir,Mr. Mohd. Shafi,Mr. Sajad Ahmad Dar,Mr. Nazir Ahmad Shah,Mr. Nazir Ahmad Pandith. (KNS)
02 die, 09 injured in road accidents
Srinagar, June 28 : Two persons died while nine others were injured in different road accidents across the valley.In continuation to a previous road accident on 26th of this month in which a passenger Mohammad Yousuf Chopan son of Ghulam Hassan Chopan resident of Keenagund Chattergul, Anantnag was injured, succumbed to his injuries. A case already stands in this regard. In another road accident, a 50 year old lady Khootana wife of Abdul Rashid Padder resident of Neel Surgung Banihal fell from a TATA vehicle 407 bearing registration number JK03/728 near Railway crossing Harnag, in the jurisdiction of Police Post Qaimoh, Kulgam resulting in her on spot death. Police has registered a case in this regard.In another road accident, a Tavera vehicle bearing registration number bearing registration number JK08/8520 hit and injured a pedestrian Abdul Khaliq Sheikh son of Abdul Aziz resident of Motibidhard at Dandipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kokernag. The injured was shifted to Public Health Centre Dooru for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.In another accident, a TATA sumo bearing registration number JK04/9486 skidded off the road and fell in a deep George near Raiyar, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Khan Sahab Budgam, resulting in injuries to 06 Passengers. All the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.Meanwhile, a Truck bearing registration number PB19H/9125 skidded off the road on National Highway near Gulab Bagh, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Qazigund, Kulgam. In this accident Sunny son of Janak Lal resident of Kathua and Gulshan Kumar son of Dev Raj resident of Budi Meerut Kathua got injured. Both the injured were shifted to Qazigund Hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)
Getting X-Ray without envelops irks patients Srinagar, June 28: Most of the Hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir are violating the norms prescribed by Directorate of Health Services and are providing X-Ray’s to patients without envelops. Reports said that Directorate of Health Services had issued guidelines to the hospital authorities asking them to provide X-Ray’s to attendants and patients in envelopes. However, except SMHS hospital Srinagar, all other hospitals violated these guidelines and are still providing X-Rays without envelops to the patients. “Uncovered X-Rays are vulnerable to scratches and stains. If Directorate of Health Services is providing funds to the Hospitals for this purpose then we don’t see any reason, these hospital authorities should hesitate in providing envelop proof X-Ray’s to patients,” a group of delegation told CNS.
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Improvements to water 3.86 lacs supply by upgradation of service line and extension of pipe line to newly developed areas of Karnabal Alochibagh
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Stabilization of pipe net- 1.16 lacs work by way of relaying. pipes dia wise systematically for WSS Khangund
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L/F of distribution system 0.42 lacs at Paswal colony Doodmarg WSS Nagpathri Chankitar
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Governor pays obeisance at the Holy Cave; prays for sustained peace, harmony in J&K Flags-off Helicopter services from Pahalgam and Baltal SRINAGAR, JUNE 28:- The Annual Yatra to the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Amarnathji in the Kashmir Himalayas commenced today from the Baltal route, with Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, paying obeisance at the Sanctum Sanctorum and participating in the pooja ceremony. He prayed for sustained peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in the State. Mrs. Usha Vohra, First Lady, and Mr. Rakesh K. Gupta, Chief Government, Police and Security the Yatra Shrine Camp and conExecutive Officer of the Shri Ama- Forces. veyed the Shrine Board’s thanks rnathji Shrine Board, Lt. Gen. SubAfter his visit to the Shrine to the State Government, Army, rata Saha, GOC,15 Corps also paid early in the morning, the Gover- Central Para Military Forces, obeisance at the Shrine, along nor also reviewed the arrange- State Police and all the other LoneofNews Kangan Khan News Agency Ganderbal with other senior officers SASB,Agency ments made for the pilgrims at concerned agencies for their
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support and cooperation. He stressed the need for effective supervision and round the clock monitoring by the Camp Directors and all the functionaries involved in the management of the Yatra for ensuring smooth conduct of the pilgrimage. From the Shrine the Governor flew to Neelgrath Helipad, near Baltal Base Camp, where he flagged-off the Neelgrath-Panjtarni helicopter services which are being operated by Global Vectra Heli Corp Ltd and Pawan Hans Ltd. From Neelgrath, the Governor proceeded to Pahalgam where, along with Mr. G.A. Mir, Minister for Tourism, and Mr. Rafi Ahmad Mir, MLA, Pahalgam, he inaugurated the Pahalgam-Panjtarni helicopter services which are being operated by Himalayan Heli Services Ltd. Among those present at Pahalgam were Mr. Vijay Kumar, DIG, Anantnag; Mr. O.S. Charak, DIG,
Gulzar News Agency Soura Zahid Book Depot Chadoora Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh 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 Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem News Agency Pattan Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore Altaf News Agency Pulwama Javaid News Agency Qazigund KATHUA, JUNE 28-The nessAgency establishment includ- measures Act and recovJeelani News Baramulla G.M News Agency Sopore Legal Metrology DepartingAgency Ration dealers, flour ered Sultan a fine News of Rs.Agency 22000.Handwara Shah News Kupwara ment Kathua andYounis Ud- News Mills, Atta Langate Chacki, Meat Meanwhile, continuing its Islamabad Agency Sheikh News Agency hampur have booked 56 Shops, Bar and Restaurant, drive to protect consumers Reshi News Agency Islamabad Three Way News Agency Tral traders during last one Dispensing unit, Karayna against illegal trade pracUDHAMPUR, JUNETurray News Agency Tral Badru News Agency Bijbehara month and charged them shops and sweets shops tices, Legal Metrology De28:- The banks in UdRahi News Malik NewsUdhampur Agency Arwani with a fine of Rs 64400 inAgency ShastriKulgam Nagar, Railway partment (LMD) hampur district have for violation of various 30 traders during Kargil Rah NewsRoad Agency Kathua, Byepass Rajbagh, booked Shaheen News Agency
LMD Kathua, Udhampur teams book 56 traders, charge Rs 64400 fine
provisions of J&K Weights and Measures Enforcement Act1997.The Legal Metrology Department Kathua team under the supervision of the Assistant Controller Legal Metrology Kathua Ajay Verma, booked 26 traders during the last one month and charged them with a fine of Rs 38400.The traders were booked during intensive checking of busi-
Budhi, Basholi Thein, Dher, Phinter, Kishanpur, ThadaKalayal, Billawar, Chadwal, Marheen, Amala, Mangloor and Adjoining areas. Meanwhile, continuing its drive to protect consumers against illegal trade practices, Legal Metrology Department (LMD) Udhampur booked 30 traders during last one month for violations of various provisions of weights and
last one month for violations of various provisions of weights and measures Act and recovered a fine of Rs. 22000.The Department has directed all the traders to use only verified Weights and Measures for Business transactions and display MRP, PKD, Net Contents and complete address and Consumer care Number on the Commodities to be sold in package Form.
Shiv Khori shrine records Spurt in arrivals as Amarnath yatra begins KATRA JUNE 28:- With adequate facilities being provided by the district administration, Shiv Khori cave shrine in Reasi is attracting huge rush of devotees with the commencement of Amarnath Yatra in the state. This year the Shiv Khori cave shrine has attracted a record 11 lakh pilgrims so far. This has become possible with efforts of the district administration Reasi which has made available every possible facility to attract maximum number of Vaishno Devi pilgrims towards other places of pilgrimages in the Reasi district.Earlier, this fast emerging pilgrimage destination witnessed a huge influx of devotees during Maha Shivratri and the trend has resumed again with the beginning of the Amarnath Yatra.Over the years, Reasi has emerged as one of the major tourist destination of Jammu and Kashmir with the Vaishno Devi shrine attracting over 1.1 crore and the Shiv Khori cave shrine 20 lakh devotees annually.“Shiv Khori is attracting a good number of devotees since the start of Amarnath Yatra, over 20 thousand devotees have paid obeisance at the Shiv Khori Shrine,” said Deputy Commissioner Reasi Dr Shahid Iqbal.“Aghar Jitto, Noaun Pandian, Baba Dhansar, Deera Baba Banda Bahudur and Shiv Khori are the holy shrines, which have been developed to divert the maximum number of pilgrims of Vaishno Devi towards the interior of Reasi district, added Dr Iqbal.
CRPF; South Range; Mr. Saugat Biswas, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag; Sheikh Junaid, SSP, Anantnag; Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, Chief Executive Officer, Pahalgam Development Authority; and other concerned officers. After inaugurating the Heli Services at Neelgrath and Pahalgam, the Governor visited the Baltal Base Camp and the Access Control Gate at Domail where he reviewed the manner in which the Yatris were being checked and cleared. Prominent among those present at Baltal were Mr. Muneer Khan, IGP, Traffic, Kashmir; Mr.Sarmad Hafeez, Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal; Mr. Shahid Mehraj, Superintendent of Police, Ganderbal; Mr. R.K. Bhat, ADC, Ganderbal; Mr. Naseer Ahmad, ACR, Ganderbal; Mr. Pawan Parihar, Camp Director, Baltal; Mr. Arun Kishore Kotwal, Camp Director, Domail; and other concerned officers.
Performance of Udhampur banks reviewed at DLRC meeting
Rs 3.44 cr disbursed under GSS during quarter ending March 2014
disbursed Rs 3.44 crore among 198 beneficiaries of Government Sponsored Schemes (GSS) during the quarter ending March 2014. During the same period, the banks have also advanced Rs 2.60 core under education loan against Rs 6.78 crore target set for the quarter. The information was given at the District Lev-
el Review Committee cum District Consultative Committee (DLRC/ DCC) meeting of bankers and district officers of various Government Departments of the district held to review the performance of all banks under Annual credit Plan 2013-14 for quarter ending March 2014. With Additional District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, Mr. Ajay Singh Jamwal, the meeting was attended by Joint Director Planning, Mr. Rakesh Jamwal, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Mr. N.S Jamwal, Lead District Manager, Mr. Vachaspati Sharma, AGM RBI, Jammu Mr. A.K Angraal, DDM, NABARD, Mr. Manohar Lal, Cluster Head, J&K Bank, Iqbal Singh, FLCC Councilor, Mr. Raghuveer Kohli, Project
Officer DRDA, Tehsildar (T), bankers and officers of line departments attended the meeting. Stressing greater need for generating awareness about different poverty alleviation schemes of the government, the ADDC exhorted upon the banks to hold at least one awareness camp in a month in rural areas of the district. He said that Rural Development Department can play a vital role in making people aware about the skill and capacity building programmes of R-SETI. He stressed for better coordination among different agencies for achieving the targets under KCC scheme. He directed for early clearance of pendency regarding the disbursement of KCCs.
SFC nominated as channelizing agency for NMDFC in J&K: Rather SRINAGAR, JUNE 29: Asking the J&K State Financial Corporation (JKSFC) to hold monthly Business Review Meetings to further enhance its performance, the Minster for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather, who is also Chairman of the Corporation, today urged for providing hassle-free lending facilities to the prospective entrepreneurs without getting entangled into the cob-web of Institutional formalities. He also urged for minimizing the gap period between sanction and disbursement of the credit.“While financing fresh proposals, thorough appraisal should be carried out for minimizing possible Institutional formalities at the pre-sanction stage to ensure hasslefree disbursement”, Mr. Rather said
Office of the Executive Engineer Electric Division Budgam
NIT No 18 of 2014-15 Dated 21.06.2014
Sealed tenders affixed with Rs. 5 revenue stamp are invited on behalf of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir State from contractors of firms registered with J&K Power Development Department for: S No
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Creation 100KVA Substation at Ahangar Mohalla Rangar
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The complete set of tender document with details of work shall be available for sale from the office of the under signed from 26.06.2014 up to 03.07.2014 during office hours on all working days. The tender document should be addressed to the Executive Engineer, Electric Division, Budgam and should his office by 04.07.2014 (2.00pm) by speed post/registered post/courier or by hand. The tender document should be accompanied by earnest money in the shape of CDR pledged to Executive Engineer, Electric Division Budgam without which tender will be rejected. The tender shall be opened on the same day or any other date convenient to the tender opening committee. The tender can also be available on departmental website www.jkpdd.gov.in . However the documents can be had from the divisional office. DIPK: 2683 Executive Engineer Electric Division Budgam
while chairing the 232nd meeting of the Board of Directors of J&K SFC held here on Saturday. He said project implementation should in no way get affected due to delayed disbursement for want of Institutional formalities. While appreciating the Management of the Corporation for earning the distinction of being the only PSU in the State having updated its Annual Accounts, the Minster emphasized for further rejuvenating/ revitalizing its areas of operations viz. sanction, disbursement and recovery of loans. The Economic Advisor to Government Mr. Jalil Ahmad Khan, Principal Secretary, Finance Department, Mr. B.B. Vyas, Managing Director J&K SFC Mr. Mohammad Farooq Thoker, Mr. Taffazal Hussain (Director), Dy. Gen-
eral Managers, Mr. Mohd. Rafique Dar and Nazir Ahmad Bhat and Chief Manager, Shoukat Ahmad Wani also attended the meeting.While urging for focused attention towards recoveries, the Minster said “current fiscal should be the year of recoveries” which he said was imperative for the financial health of the Corporation. For this purpose, he called for devising a comprehensive recovery policy and vigorous follow-up coupled with robust mechanism for recovery of overdue of the Corporation. He also called for efficient book keeping and Management Accounting adding that customized training programmes for employees of the Corporation need to be organized to infuse the element of Professionalism and Human Resource.
Mega seed Project on Agriculture Corps Seed processing Unit, Shalimar 190025 Quotation
Sealed quotations are invited from the manufactures, authorized suppliers/ Registered Dealers for supply of the following items to Nodal, Mega seed Project, Seed processing Unit, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar Quotations along with a sample of the items for which rates are offered should reach to Office of the undersigned by or before July 04.2014. Offers should be complete in all respects quoting the rates in Indian currency. Specification of the material for which rates are offered where ever applicable and for, Shalimar. The purchase committee reserves the right to reject or accept any or all the quotations without assigning any reason thereof Details are as under: S No Name of the item Specification Approx. Qty 1 Printed Gunny bags 50 KG capacity with print of Shalimar beej 6000 No’s 2 Printed Gunny bags 20 KG capacity with print of Shalimar beej 6000 No’s 3 Printed Gunny bags 10 KG capacity with print of Shalimar beej 3000 No’s 4 Printed Gunny bags 05 KG capacity with print of Shalimar beej 3000 No’s 5 Printed cloth bags 05 KG capacity with print of Shalimar beej 1000 No’s 6 Printed cloth bags 02 KG capacity with print of Shalimar beej 1000 No’s 7 Bag switching thread Pepsi Mark super quality thread 12x24 Packets 8 Permanent Markers Superior quality with blue/Black colour 10x24 Packets 9 Nylon/ gunny bags Used 50KG capacity 1000 No’s 10 Fungicide Bavistin 50 WP 200 Kg’s 11 Phorate .. 100 Kg’s 12 Machine Oil .. 05 Lit 13 Grease .. 05 14 Tags Breeders/ Foundation 1000 each Sample of gunny/cloth and tags will be provided to the concerned for ready reference by Nodal Officer, Mega Seed Project, SKUAST, Shalimar Terms and Conditions: No advance will be made for any supplier Payment will be released after receiving the supply as per specification mentioned above in the quotation DIPK-NB: 592 Nodal Officer Mega Seed Project
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HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.
Gemini May 21-June 21
Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill. Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Before you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing something unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.
Cancer June 22-July 22
If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, resist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.
Leo
July 23-August 22 An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels complicated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the toughest of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about relationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting together with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you. Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces. Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feeling less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and extended family can pick up on your spirit without you even realizing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.
EDITORIAL/ OPINION QUOTE OF THE DAY “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” “Mae West” ...........................
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or the whole year, we observe several days internationally and nationally as these days have relevance in one way or the other in our life. We observe International Women day, Children day, Human Rights Day and so on. However beyond some functions, rituals, rhetoric and statements we do nothing actually to make these days memorable in our lives for those people for whom these days are observed. For example, the modern society for decades has started a campaign for empowerment of women as well as giving them equal status in the society. But in reality, their position has not improved much and they are suffering on all counts as they used to suffer before. The man chauvinism has not mentally accepted the idea of equality between the two genders. Similarly, International Day for Youths and Days connected with their lives have not been very fruitful though tall claims are made by one and all every year. We are not able to address the problems faced by young generation which is indicative of the fact that we are adding to their woes and on the other side when they are powered by frustration and pushed towards drugs and other social evils, we do nothing except indulging in lip sympathy. We go on advising them to do away with addiction but never ever take concrete steps which could help them to get over their problems and lead a normal life. In fact our approach had always been negative as we never start any positivity from our side and become a role model for others . We confine ourselves to teaching of morality, delivering of lectures, giving advices but fail to do anything practical. If we want that our society particularly our youths should get rid of drug menace and other social evils and lead a constructive life, we have to take solid steps on individual and social levels to help our youth become shining stars of future.
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Green Economy: Does IT Include You?
his year the World Environment Day theme is “Green Economy”. The Green Economy is defined as one that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental risks and ecological scarcities (UNEP). A green economy is one whose growth in income and employment is driven by public and private investments that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, enhance energy and resource efficiency, and prevent the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services. If the Green Economy is about social equity and inclusiveness then technically it is all about you! So, we must create an economic system that ensures all people have access to a decent standard of living and full opportunities for personal and social development. The World has already lost much of its biodiversity. The pressure on commodity and food prices shows the consequences of this loss to society. Urgent remedial action is essential because species loss and ecosystem degradation are inextricably linked to human well-being. Economic growth and the conversion of natural ecosystems to agricultural production are forecasted to continue, but it is essential to ensure that such developments takes proper account of the real value of natural ecosystems. The main findings of The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEED) report were that 11% of the natural areas remaining in 2000 could be lost as a result of conversion for agriculture, the expansion of infrastructure and climate change. Almost 40% of the land currently under low impact forms of agriculture could be converted to intensive agricul-
ture use, with further biodiversity losses. It is estimated that for an annual investment of US$45 billion into protected areas alone, the delivery of ecosystem services worth some US$ 5 trillion a year could be secured. In some regions, cities are expanding rapidly, while in others, rural areas are becoming more urban. A significant part of this urbanization is taking place in developing countries as a result of natural growth within cities and large numbers of rural-urban migrants in search of jobs and opportunities. Urban areas in prosperous economies concentrate wealth creation as well as resource consumption and CO2 emissions. Globally with a population share of just 50% but occupying less than 2% of the earth’s surface, urban areas concentrate 80% of economic output, between 60 and 80% of energy consumption, and approximately 75% of CO2 emissions (UN Population Dn.). Buildings, transport and industry - which are constituent of cities and urban areas – contribute 25, 22 and 22 percent respectively of Global energy - related GHG emissions. Larger, denser cities – which help lower per capita emissions – are good for economic growth. 150 of the world’s most significant metropolitan economies produce 45% of the global GDP with only 12% of the global population. Densification reduce the capital and operating costs of infrastructure including streets, railways, water and sewage systems as well as other utilities come at considerably lower cost per unit, the higher the urban density. Green urban agriculture can reuse municipal wastewater and solid waste, reduce transportation costs, pre-
serve biodiversity and wetlands, and make productive use of green belts. But urban growth puts pressure on the quality of the local environment, which affect poor people such as the lack of adequate access to clean water and sanitation. This results in huge disease burden that further affects their livelihood options. Ecosystem services play a critical
Corporation made rainwater harvesting, a requirement of all buildings with a roof area above 100 sq. metres. It is estimated that 76,500 million litres of water per year will be available for groundwater recharge. In Chennai, urban groundwater recharge raised the city’s groundwater levels by four metres between 1988 and 2002. The green economy embraces such diverse industries as renew-
role in risk reduction measures. The 2005 floods in Mumbai which killed more than 1000 people and paralysed the city for five days were linked to a lack of environmental protection of the city’s Mithi River. Cities require significant transfer of water from rural to urban areas with water leakage being a major concern. Upgrading and replacement of pipes has contributed to net savings of 20% of potable water in many industrialized cities. To counter severe water shortages in Delhi, the Municipal
able energy production and electric energy distribution, energy efficient and storage, organic agriculture, green transportation and green building – everything from energy efficient lighting to electric passenger trains, biofuels, carbon capture and home insulation. It is a diverse cluster of very different industries that are working to lower raw material and energy consumption and to produce goods and services in a manner that is less damaging and more sustainable.
Demand Reduction-Key to Drug Abuse Control
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rug addiction is increasingly becoming an area of concern as traditional moorings, social taboos, self-restraint and control-discipline of the joint family and community are gradually disappearing with urbanization. Alcohol and drug abuse has emerged as a serious socio-economic problem in India. Located between two of the world’s largest illicit drug producing regions, India has been a transit country for long, making it highly vulnerable to the problem of smuggling of drugs into and out of the country and drug abuse. Narcotic Drugs include coca leaf, cannabis (hemp), opium, poppy straw and other manufactured goods, whereas Psychotropic substance means any substance, natural or synthetic, or any natural material or any salt or preparation of such substance or material included in the list of psychotropic substances specified in the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances have several medical and scientific uses. However, they can be and are also abused and trafficked. Natural narcotic drugs of great medical use such as morphine, codeine are produced from opium. Thus, the manufacture of natural narcotic drugs indirectly affects the demand for opium and the area in which farmers should be allowed to cultivate opium. India is one of the few countries that are internationally permitted to grow opium and successive resolutions of the UN Economic and Social Council require India (and other producing countries) to maintain a balance between demand and supply. Thus, on the one hand, India shares with other opium poppy growing countries the responsibility of ensuring that there is adequate supply of opium and opiates in the world and on the other has the responsibility to avoid excessive accumulation of stocks. Article 47 of our Constitution provides that “……… the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health.” India is a signatory to three United Nations Conventions, namely: (i) Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961; (ii) Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971; and (iii) Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988. Thus, India also has an international obligation to curb drug abuse. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985 was framed taking into account India’s obligations under the three UN drug Conventions as well as Article 47 of the Constitution. This Act prohibits, except for medical or scientific purposes, the manufacture, production, trade, use, etc. of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Thus the Governments’ policy has been to promote their use for medical and scientific purposes while
preventing their diversion from licit sources, and prohibiting illicit traffic and abuse. The NDPS Act is administered by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue. However, matters pertaining to Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse are handled by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE). The Ministry supports various NGOs working in this field. The Ministry of Health, which is responsible for all health issues, runs several drug de-addiction centres in the Government hospitals across the country. The Narcotics Control Bureau, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, coordinates actions by various functionaries (Central and State) under the NDPS Act. The State Governments also have their own Health Departments and Social Welfare Departments each of which has its own set of activities relating to Drug Demand Reduction. Illegal cultivation of opium poppy (Papaver sominiferum) and cannabis (Cannabis sativa) are offences under the NDPS Act. Synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs are illicitly manufactured in clandestine laboratories (commonly known as clan labs) the world over. Diversion of licit pharmaceuticals containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for abuse has been a significant problem in India. Preparations containing drugs such as codeine, buprenorphine, diazepam and alprazolam are commonly abused. Drug abuse is a result of two factors- the availability of drugs and the psycho-social conditions which result in their abuse. Both traditional and semi-synthetic and synthetic drugs are abused. Intravenous drug use and HIV/AIDS driven by such use have added a new dimension to the problem. The United Nations General Assembly, in its 20th Special Session in 1998, has accepted demand reduction as an indispensable pillar of drug control strategies. Hence, equal emphasis is placed on supply and demand reduction. Demand reduction also has two components- treating the drug addicts and educating and enabling the society to prevent addiction and to rehabilitate addicts after they have been treated. Thus, drug abuse is a psycho-socio medical problem, which needs both medical intervention and community based interventions. Hence, the central government has a three-pronged strategy for demand reduction consisting of: Building wareness and educating people about ill effects of drug abuse. Dealing with the addicts through programme of motivational counselling, treatment, follow-up and social-reintegration of recovered addicts. To impart drug abuse prevention/rehabilitation training to volunteers with a view to build up an educated cadre of service providers. Of the above, treatment is the component which directly targets drug addiction. India has a twopronged strategy towards it- (a) running dead-
diction centres in Government hospitals; and (b) supporting NGOs involved in this endeavour. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India runs a number of drug-de-addiction centres in various Government hospitals across the country. The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has been implementing a Scheme for Prohibition and Drug Abuse Prevention since the year 1985-86. The approach of this Scheme is to provide the whole range of services including awareness generation, identification, counselling, treatment and rehabilitation of addicts through voluntary and other organizations. In order to reduce the demand for and consumption of alcohol and dependence producing substances, the thrust would be on preventive education programmes and Whole Person Recovery of the addicts At present, under this Scheme, the Government supports Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) running Deaddiction-cum-Rehabilitation Centres, De-addiction Camps, and Counselling and Awareness Centres. The Government bears the major portion of the cost of services provided at these Centres. While the apparent “benefits” of consumption for drug abusers is transient and health and financial burden on society considerable, there are huge profits for suppliers and traffickers of illicit drugs. Producer and trafficking countries, however, tend to pay a high social and political price for shortterm economic gains. Although families have a powerful influence on shaping the attitudes, values and behavioral patterns of children and thus preventing substance abuse, peer groups often prove to have an even stronger influence. The negative influence of peers appears to increase when parents abdicate their traditional supervisory roles. Family factors which can lead to or intensify drug abuse include, prolonged or traumatic parental absence, harsh discipline, failure to communicate on an emotional level and parental use of drugs. Lack of household stability triggered by low and irregular income and unemployment may increase the stress on the family and its vulnerability to drug abuse. While the family itself can be the source of drug problems, it can also be a potent force for prevention and treatment. As most families are supported and cared for by women, women play a key role in teaching the young, ensuring health care and maintaining links with and mobilizing community support where necessary. The recognition and effective utilization of women as resources for drug prevention and treatment can therefore improve efforts to reduce both the supply of and demand for drugs. Indeed, the family unit as a whole has a clear interest in preventing individual family members from falling prey to drug abuse, and thus could become a powerful ally of government and community prevention programmes.
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