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Shab-i-Qadir holiday on 6th August Srinagar, July 29: According to Government order issued by General Administration Department here today, it is ordered that the holiday on account of Shab-i-Qadir will be now observed on August 6th2013 (Tuesday) instead of August 5th, 2013 (Monday).

Girl ends life in Handwara Srinagar July 29: A girl (name withheld) resident of Tutigund allegedly committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at home, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Handwara. She was shifted to Sub District Hospital Handwara where she expired. Handwara police has registered a case in this regard.

Girl drowns in Sopore Srinagar July 29: A ten years old girl, Sakeena daughter of Fayaz Ahmad Dar resident of Ladoora, was drowned in river Jehlum while bathing. The body of girl was fished out from the river and handed over to her relatives.

1 dies, 9 injured in road mishaps Srinagar July 29: In continuation to a road accident that occurred on 27 July near JVC, Srinagar. The injured who was later identified as Habibullah Dar son of Abdul Rehman resident of Preth-Maquam, Beerwa, succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS, Soura. Police has already registered a case in this regard. Meanwhile, a tipper bearing registration number Jk03A/3008 collided with a motorcycle bearing registration number Jk03A/4414 at Bijbehara, resulting in injuries to the Motorcyclist, Manzoor Ahmad resident of Redwani. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Bijbehara Police has registered a case in this regard.

In another accident, a Maruti car bearing registration number Jk01F/7245 turned turtle near Baba Reshi crossing, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Tangmarg, resulting in injuries to five person who were traveling in the car. All the injured were shifted to SKIMS, Soura for treatment. Tangmarg Police has registered a case in this regard. In another accident, an Army vehicle bearing registration number 05B90028 hit a motorcycle near Power House, in the jurisdiction of Police station Ganderbal, resulting in injuries to three persons. All the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Ganderbal police has registered a case in this regard.

3 structures damaged in fire Srinagar July 29: Fire broke out in the JK Bank Branch, Khowja Bagh, in the jurisdiction of Police station Baramulla, resulting in damage to the structure.

Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and local Police. Meanwhile, fire broke out in the residential house of Manzoor Ahmad Mir son of Mohammad Sultan resident of Gulnar, Dardpora, resulting in damage to the house.

Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and local police.

In another incident, fire broke out in a public School at Bamnipora, Shopian, resulting in complete damage to the building.

Mega Lok Adalat settles 124 cases at Budgam Budgam, July 29: A Mega Lok Adalat was held under the Chairmanship of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, who is also Principal District and Sessions Judge, Budgam, Mr. Shahzaad Azeem See Lok Adalat on Pg. 11

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Army foils two infiltration bids 2 infiltrators killed, 2 injured

Srinagar, July 29: Army on Monday claimed to have killed two intruders and injured as many of them along the Line of Control in Kupwara district and Line of Control in Akhnoor division in Jammu region.

Defence spokesperson based in Srinagar, Naresh Vig, told KNS that amid intelligence inputs, troops deployed on LOC observed some suspicious movement along the Keran sector of the frontier district at around 3 a.m. “As troops were already alerted, the moment they noticed some suspicious movement, the infiltrating (militants) were engaged in gunfight,” he said, adding, “Later on, at day light a search operation was carried in the area which culminated in recovery of a body and two AK-rifles.”

He said that probably the infiltrators were three in number. “Out of which one body was recovered and two other infiltrators fled but

2030 hrs on July 28 at Laleali area of Sunderbani in Akhnoor Division. “On being challenged, the intruders started running away from the spot. Troops opened fire and the intruder was shot dead,” he said, adding, “The body was re See Infiltration on Pg. 11

Police foils casual labourers march to Secretariat

4 injured, 50 arrested Srinagar, July 29:

Police on Monday resorted to baton charge and used water cannons to foil a march to civil secretariat here by casual labourers in support of their demands including wages at the end of every month.

Sources told KNS that scores of labourers under the banner of All J&K Casual Labourers Union (Power Development

Department) assembled at Basant Bagh here and started to proceed towards the Civil Secretariat, housing the office of Chief Minister and his cabinet colleagues.

As soon as the casual labourers reached near Jahangir Chowk, a deployment of police tried to persuade them to disperse peacefully. However, casual labourers offered stiff resistance, prompting police to resort to water cannons and baton charge.

In police action four causal labourers were injured identified as Jahan-

Missing youth found dead

Protests against Ganderbal police Ganderbal, July 29: Scores of people staged massive protest against the inability of police to locate a missing youth in Ganderbal on Monday. The dead body of the youth was found in Parimpora area of Srinagar on Sunday.

Agitated protestors alleged that police did not show any keenness to locate the missing youth. “Hilal Ahmed Kumar son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Bhatpora Dabtal Ganderbal went on

missing a week ago.

We filed a missing report in police station Shadipora but police did not show seriousness to locate the missing youth,” one of the family members of the deceased told CNS adding that police has failed to serve the interests of people in the area.

Protestors raised antipolice slogans and appealed to higher authorities to take stern action against the Station House Officer, Shadipora.

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gir Ahmad Dar, Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, Abdul Hameed and Hilal Ahmad, they said. The police also arrested around 50 casual labourers who tried to proceed towards the secretariat despite use of force and water cannons.

Mohammad Shafi Bhat, president of the Union, told KNS that despite elapsing of 17 months, promise made by the government to release wages has not been fulfilled. “If our demands are not met before 26 Ramdan (Shabie-Qadr), then we will go on hunger strike See March on Pg. 11

Srinagar, July 29: Soaring mercury has left parents aghast over the recent decision of Education department not to extend Summer vacations in Kashmir Valley. Most of the children studying in government schools in North and

Trade, commerce activities nurture economy: Omar

‘Focus is on production of quality fruit, its smooth marketing’

Kashmir could be seen taking classes either in open or in tin sheds.

“There is scarcity of water and in other words all the government schools are lacking basic facilities. School Children are sulking in this soaring temperatures while the authorities are unmoved,” one of the parents told CNS. Reports said that even in private schools the children are feeling it uneasy to stay in classes.

“In West when temperature crosses 32 degrees Celsius, Government

Stating that trade and commerce activities nurture economy, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that his government was determined to help grow and expand trade, industries and commerce in the state.

In his interaction with a deputation of Beopar Mandal here, Omar said qualified youth are being provided various incentives to get engaged in trade, commerce and industrial activities to earn respectable livelihood and provide opportunities to others in this regard.

In all Omar met with around 74 delegations as part of his Awami Mulaqaat here and mainly comprised traders. He listed the mea-

Srinagar, July 29: Reacting to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s assertions, Peoples Conference (PC) chairman Sajjad Gani Lone Monday said that his statement about separatist meeting agencies coupled with the statement of Mustafa Kamal is a part of a tirade by the status quo traditionalists.

“Their task is to tarnish the image of the separatists. It is ironical that the biggest beneficiary of New Delhi’s political largess has been the National Conference. From being offered power on a platter in 1975 to a spate

their calls it Level 3 and advise people to keep their children inside.

But here in Kashmir Valley we have already crossed that ‘Level 3’ as the maximum temperature recorded is 36 Degree Celesius,” a Meteorological official told CNS. Director Education Mir Tariq said that it is up to the Chief Minister to announce special holidays for the schools on account of soaring temperatures. “It is not my prerogative to declare See Mercury on Pg. 11

sures and packages his government has put in place to give boost to horticulture and ameliorate the lot of a large chunk of population associated with this important activity in the state.

The Chief Minister mentioned drip irrigation, distribution of quality planting material, coverage of feasible areas under cultiva-

tion of disease resistant and early maturing, varieties of apple, stone fruits, almond, walnut and other nuts in the temperate zone and citrus fruits in sub tropical areas and said that focus is on production of quality fruit and its smooth marketing.

He said that horticulture was responsible for generating substantial livelihood

for the people and strengthening of economy. Omar said this sector offers great promises for investors to invest and urged upon the educated youth to venture upon in this sector under MSME programme for which package of incentives are available for them, an official spokesman told KNS. Talking to a deputation of fruit growers from Shopian here, the Chief Minister said that a Modern Fruit Market at Shopian will not only give considerable fillip to the handling and marketing of fruit from this area but ensure remunerative returns for horticulture produce.

The deputation of fruit growers conveyed their gratitude and thanks on behalf of over 22000 families associated with this economic activity in south to the Chief Minister for granting a Modern Fruit Market to the south Kashmir district known for production of apples and other fruits. They extended invitation to Omar Abdullah to visit the area and lay See Omar on Pg. 11

Gool inquiry heading shopian way: Mehbooba Mufti

‘Victims persecuted in NC rule’ Srinagar, July 29:

Describing Chief Minister’s latest remarks on Gool killings in which he held a local religious leader responsible for the trouble the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) today said it is an attempt to repeat the Shopian farce in the name of an inquiry.

Speaking here today after a visit to the SKIMS where she

visited a number of victims of government violence the party president Mehbooba Mufti said the present coalition has pushed the state into a vitual anarchy where every individual faces a threat for one or the other reason. Accompanied by the party leaders Tariq Hameed Karra and Syed Basharat Bukhari MLA Sangrama, Mehbooba inquired about the health of the Sarpanch Khazir Mo-

Sajjad reacts to Omar, Mufti’s assertions

Soaring mercury leaves school children sulking

Parents demand special holidays for schools

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they were injured,” he added. Besides two AK-rifles, he said, three rucksacks were also recovered from the site.

Meanwhile, S N Acharya, the Jammu-based defence spokesperson said that a suspicious movement was observed by troops at around

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of rigged elections, New Delhi has always bent its back backwards to groom and patronize the National Conference,” Lone said in a statement to KNS. “And the National Conference has the audacity to hurl accusations against the separatists. It is time both the PDP and the National Conference stop being elements of outsource to manage the people of Kashmir,” he added.

The PC chief claimed the statements emanating from the traditional mainstream faces of Kashmir are either aimed at exploiting the separatist sentiment or tarnishing the

image of the separatists.

“The J&K assembly is an institution mandated to address the grievances of the people of the state. It has no power to fulfil the aspirations of the people of J&K. Aspirations pertain to the long term resolution of the Kashmir problem.

Mufti (Mohammad Syed) Sahib is unambiguously lying through his teeth when he asks people to give him seats and that he would resolve the Kashmir issue,” he said.

“Mufti Sahib has been a part of the mainstream politics for decades and was also the Home See Sajjad on Pg. 11

hammad of Krankshivan Sopore who was seriously injured in an attack on him by an unidentified gunman.

He needs a reconstruction surgery of a major portion of his face that was damaged by bullets. She also went to see Jan Mohamamd from Noorbagh in the Eidgah area who was allegedly pushed by police personnel from first floor of his house. Jan Mohammad the only earning hand for

his poor family who worked as a labourer has been disabled because of serious damage to his spine.

Mehbooba said the Chief Minister’s comments on Gool are not just irresponsible but are a deliberate attempt to shield the guilty.

She said it reminded one of the sequence of events in the Shopian tragedy where the death of the two unfortunate women was ultimately closed as a case of drowning and prosecution launched against lawyers, doctors and those who sought justice against the deceased.

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PDP believes in divisive politics: Sagar Srinagar, July 29: Senior National Conference leader and Minister for Rural Development Ali Mohammad Sagar Monday alleged that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) always believed divisive politics and divide people in the name of urban-rural, Gujjar-Kashmiri and other lines.

Talking to KNS Sagar said, “Why PDP patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed remembers Kashmir issue now. He should remember that it is because of Omar (Abdullah) sahib that Kashmir is-

sue is alive. He (Omar) kept it alive within and outside the assembly.”

Reacting to Mufti’s claims that he will solve the Kashmir issue if given majority, he said, “PDP is creation of New Delhi and it was formed to weaken NC. PDP are masters in playing divisive politics. They divide people in the name urban-rural, Gujjar-Kashmiri and other lines.”

“People will decide whom to vote and whom not. Only time will decide who will get how many states,” he added.

Sagar asked Muftii why he See Sagar on Pg. 11

Education Department issues working order in the name of dead contractor

Anantnag, July 29:

In a bid to swindle large chunk of government funds Education department issued working order for the construction of a Primary Block to a dead person.

The official documents of Education Department reveals that Chief Education Officer Anantnag, Ghulam Rasool Shah vide order number AD/7525/13 had authorized the Zonal Education Officer, Zone Vailu Kokernag to construct the Primary Block

for the Primary School Gujar Basti Kherpeth Larnu Kokarnag.

The then Zonal Education Officer Vailu Mukhtar Ahmed surprisingly issued the working order vide number ZEO/V/24/3/13 at a cost of Rs 10 Lakhs to a dead person namely Abdul Karim Gojar son of Fathu Gojar.

The working order was issued to the dead person on March 5, 2013 while the death certificate shows that Karim Gojri has died in June 2012. “This working order has been issued

to swindle the large chunk of government money and the then Zonal Educational Officer might have thought that nobody is going to expose his fraud,” Village Education Committee Kherpeth, Abdul Hamid Padroo told CNS adding that without the consent of top officials ZEO could not do this all alone.

Chief Education Officer Islamabad told CNS that he does not know anything about it. “Yes, I have given sanctions for the construction of Primary Block but

it is the job of ZEO to issue working order. This time the ZEO of the Vailu zone is Hamidullah Malik but that time it is Muktar Ahmed the then ZEO who might have did it. You please contact him and if proved correct, I would certainly initiate an enquiry in this regard,” CEO said.

Despite repeated attempts, ZEO Mukhtar Ahmed could not be contacted as he did not pick up the phone.

When contacted Director See Working Order on Pg. 11

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covered today when the search operation was launched at first light. The intruder was in grey coloured pathan suit and approximately 40-45 years old.” He said no weapons or ammunitions were found near the spot. “The body is being handed over to police.

Search operations are on in that area when the last reports came in.”

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foundation of the new Fruit Mandi. “The people of the area want to receive you warmly and welcome you at their place,” they added.

The deputations from Sopore, Baramulla, Kothar, Achabal and Rajpora extended similar invitations to Omar Abdullah for visiting these areas which he accepted and thanked the people for their love. During his interaction with a deputation of All J&K Mochi Traders Federation, the Chief Minister said that inclusive and equitable development is bench mark of development policy of his government. He said that weaker sections are being focused for holistic development under various programmes.

Besides traders, associations and scores of individuals also met the Chief Minister in Awami Mulaqaat, and presented their memoranda, seeking his intervention in redressal of their grievances. The deputations which met the Chief Minister included those from Rajouri, Qazigund, Wathura, Shopian Rajpora, Baramulla, Achabal, Kothar, Anantnag, Srinagar, Bemina, Tral, Budgam, Pulwama, Soura, Zadibal, Awantipora, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Banihal, Sopore, Samboora, Kupwara and concerned with various Unions, Associations and Auqaf Committees.

The Chief Minister gave patient hearing to the deputations and the individuals and passed on orders on urgent matters of public importance on the spot while other matters were marked to the concerned departments for examination and consideration.

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“One fears a similar course of events is being followed in the Gool killings which might ultimately end up in action against the victims”, said Mehbooba. She said people who protested killings and demanded justice are already being harassed and persecuted. In the entire Chenab Valley police is raiding the houses of people who participated in the protests, filing cases against them and arresting them. One hopes that the killings are not attributed ultimately to wild animals and people like the local Imams prosecuted for the atrocities committed by the men in uniform, added Mehbooba.

Mehbooba said there are tell tale signs of anarchy in the entire state. A teen aged girl was gang raped in Kishtwar and in all likelihood the chief minister might issue a clean chit even to the perpetrators of that heinous crime. She said in 2010 when 120 young people were killed during peaceful demonstrations against innocent killings Omar Abdullah presented perverted theories beginning with the initial version about Tufail Matoo that he was victim of some personal rivalry. Later all the victims were projected as anti national agents, paid hoodlums and even drug addicts. “ An entire generation was painted black and Kashmiris presented to the world as a species different from human beings and victims of misrule referred in routine as ‘stone pelters’ ,” she said.

The PDP president said the rampant killings by government forces and simultaneous appearance of the ‘Unidentified gunman’ have been the hallmark of all governments run by NC. That is happening now also with innocent common people, policemen, security personnel and Panchayat members becoming victims in a relapse of the disastrous NC rule between 1996 and 2002.”

Condemning the reign of terror unleashed in different parts of the Sonawari constituency of Bandipore district the PDP president said the ruling party is frustrated with its growing unpopularity and is punishing the common people.

She said the government forces at the behest of the local MLA are indulging in worst repression in the area especially in Hajin town. Scores of people have been injured, houses have been damaged and cases filed against many young people. She said while the government has been unable to stop innocent killings or take action against the culprits as in the case of the recent Markundal incident in Sonawari itself, the police is being misused for promoting the dwindling political fortunes,of the MLA. She said Sonawari area has seen worst Ikhwan atrocities in the past and it was only after 2002 that the people there like everywhere in Kashmir had heaved sigh of relief. However she said the NC is now openly aligning with the remnants of IKhwan and many of them have joined its ranks to harass the people at the behest of the local MLA. The district president Bandipore Yasir Reshi today went to Hajin and visited the families affected by the brute force used by government. He also inquired about the health of the seriously injured youth, many of whom have been sprayed with pellets.

Reshi conveyed sympathies of the party and its president Mehbooba Mufti to the victims and wished them speedy recovery on her behalf.

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including on EID at Lal Chowk here,” he said. Meanwhile, CPI (M) State secretary M Y Tarigami condemned the use of force and extended his support to the protesting casual labourers. “What is the justification for using forces against causal labourers who just want their genuine demands be fulfilled,” he told KNS. “I offer my full support to the casual labourers and urge government to fulfil their demands forthwith,” he added.

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Traffic came to standstill for hours as protestors blocked the road. It was only after the intervention of top police and district administration officials that protestors dispersed peacefully.

Station House Officer Shadipora Mohammad Saleem told CNS that police did everything to trace the missing youth, however unfortunately he had met with an accident at Parimpora and breathed his last. “We have taken up investigation and waiting for the post mortem report,” he said.

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Minister of India. It is for Mufti Sahib to answer why for decades he could not use his clout, power and influence to resolve Kashmir issue. When the struggle started in 1989, Mufti Sahib made a choice to not side with the Kashmiris and instead lead the Indian side by becoming its Home Minister at a time when the operation against the Kashmiris was launched,” he said. Lone added the separatists chose to be with the people and spent their time languishing in jails or getting annihilated. “The Kashmiris are not politically orphaned to the extent where they would need the ex-Home Minster of India to plead their cause. The separatist leadership has the requisite competence and credibility to represent the Kashmiris. The whole discourse of mainstream parties resolving Kashmir issue is a devious ploy to crowd out the separatists and constrict their space and relevance. It is ironical that a few weeks back Mufti Sahib did not find the Kashmir issue international in nature and a few weeks later he wants votes in the name of resolution,” he added.

The PC chairman said the separatists are human beings prone to human weaknesses. “They are no angels but they do assume an angelic form when their sacrifices are compared to the power seeking, power hungry, traits of Muftis and the Abdullahs over the last four decades.

If Indian-ness is a crime in Kashmir- the separatists cannot be accused of having committed that crime. The Abdullahs and the Muftis have left no space for others to commit that crime,” he said. “The seriousness of New Delhi to resolve Kashmir lies in its acceptance of the separatists as the credible representatives of the sentiment and engaging them in a decisive dialogue.

The rants of a Mufti Sahib seeking votes in the name of resolution or the audacious allegations of Omar Abdullah are all moves at the behest of status quo lobby in New Delhi, meant to belittle and trivialize the sentiment,” Lone added.

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remembers Srinagar city now. "They are the same people who wanted to shift capital from Srinagar to Parihaspora. People know who are their friends and who are enemies,” he said. The NC leader claimed that PDP always tried their best to destabilise Omar government, ‘but failed.’ “Their only aim is power and they want to grab it by hook or crook. They are frustrated and desperately want power,” he said. The Rural Development Minister said that it was NC founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah who always propagated for brotherhood between people of different sects, regions and religions in the state.

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special holidays. Only Chief Minister can do it. We have already requested PHE Department to supply drinking water to those schools which needs it most,” he said.

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Education Mir Tariq said that it is a serious matter and the department would certainly inquire the matter. “I would certainly initiate an inquiry into this development and appropriate action would be taken against the guilty,” he said.

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at Subordinate Court of district Budgam here today.

As many as 242 cases were taken up, out of which 124 cases were settled amicably on spot during the said Mega Lok Adalat.

Hurriyat (M) terms Omar’s accusations as fabricated, misleading Srinagar, July 29: Terming the recent create an atmosphere which would accusations of Chief Minister Omar ultimately lead to solution of Kashmir Abdullah on Hurriyat as fabricated issue,” he said. and misleading, Hurriyat Conference The spokesperson, however, said (M) Monday said “when Abdullah India continued with the policy of government could not justify its obduracy and remained callous failures and its current anti -people towards those proposals indicating its policy, it has come down to issue non seriousness in solving the Kcheap statements against the pro- dispute. resistance leadership.”

Stressing the main aim of Hurriyat “Instead of suggesting pro-freedom (M) was to strive for the lasting leadership to accept defeat, Abdullah resolution of Kashmir dispute the should concentrate towards his spokesman said the Hurriyat helplessness before New Delhi as he is considers elections in Kashmir just as yet to overcome the defeat of not an administrative issue. He further revoking a single black law imposed said that elections in Kashmir in no in Kashmir,” a spokesperson of the way were substitute to Kashmir Hurriyat (M) said in a statement. solution. The spokesman said that He said that Hurriyat does not believe instead of putting accusations on in secret talks. “Hurriyat (M) has Hurriyat, Omar should take into conducted several rounds of talks with consideration his failures. “Chief Delhi and Islamabad to solve the minister should present himself before Kashmir issue in public glare. The the court for unleashing limitless Hurriyat in connection with the oppression against Kashmiris. He was confidence building measures even involved in killings and beatings of put suggestions before India to Kashmiris, and lodging youth in jail demilitarize the region, revoke black and torture Centers,” he said. laws, stop human rights violations and The spokesman said that if Omar has unconditional release of prisoners to so much confidence in his democratic

Hajin, July 29: The son of Rashid Billa, Rashid former Ikhwani com- Kabli, Rehman Shaala, mander Kuka Parrey, civil M u n w a r J o s h i a n d society of Hajin and Dilawar Pathan are at the others came down heavily beck and call of the on Minister for Higher Minister.

Education Mohammad Imtiyaz Ahmed Parrey, Akbar Lone for claiming senior Congress leader that Ikhwani culture is and the son of former being revived in Hajin Ikhwani co mmander, area of Bandipora. They Kuka Parrey told CNS that alleged that, it is the Mohammad Akbar Lone is Minister himself who is the biggest Ikhwani taking shelter of former himself who has left no Ikhwani commanders and s t o n e u n t u r n e d i n use them as fodder during tarnishing the image of the elections to occupy the Hajin area. “Its reality and berth for the Assembly. a bitter fact that all the “Ask the Minister who s u r v i v i n g I k h w a n i was accompanying him commanders are revolving when youth pelted stones around the Minister and o n h i s c a v a l c a d e . the people of Hajin are Mohammad Akbar Lone aware about this fact. was accompanied by Civil Society member former Ikhwani com- Hajin, Master Abdul Ahad mander Abdul Rehman said that Lone is befooling Shaala who was wielding people and misleading AK-47 in air to scare the media by claiming that p r o t e s t o r s , ” M u s l i m Ikhwani’s pelt stones on League District secretary him. “This fellow has Bandipora Mehraj-u-Din ignored his constituency Nanda told CNS adding completely and people are t h a t a l l t h e f o r m e r waiting eagerly for the day r e n e g a d e s i n c l u d i n g when he would be out of

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credentials, he should then immediately lift the restrictions imposed by his government on pro freedom leadership and face the public verdict.

Reflecting open anti-people policy pursued by Abdullah, he alleged that the Chief Minister was shielding the accused Indian troops in Gool incident by blaming the killing of innocent people on others.

The spokesman said that Omar should accept Kashmir issue as a reality and thus stop issuing baseless allegations on pro-freedom leadership. He said that pro-Indian mainstream parties and India government due to their anti-people policies was the biggest hurdle in the way of resolution of Kashmir. He said that Kashmir issue s hould be s ol ved either by implementing UN resolutions or by holding meaningful tripartite dialogue between India, Pakistan and genuine leadership of Kashmir. He said Hurriyat would not refrain from participating in any dialogue process which is aimed to solve the Kashmir issue for once and all.

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power. It is absolutely baseless to call the agitated y o u t h I k h w a n i ’s a s Ikhwani’s are the part of his band,” he said.

One of the Civil Society member from Hajin area told CNS on condition of anonymity that Mohammad Akbar Lone is feeding Ikhwani commanders to fulfill his interests during elections. “it is he who is harbouring all the former Ikhwani commanders and encourage them to let loose a reign of terror in the area,” he said adding that Lone can’t mislead people anymore.

Baig chairs PAC meet

Srinagar, July 29: A meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLA, Mr. Muzaffar Hussain Baig to examine the reply of Rural Development Department in the light of Audit Paras of CAG’s Report for the year 2011.The Members of the PAC who were present in the meeting included, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta, Abdul Gani Malik, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, Nasir Aslam Wani, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ganai, Showkat Hussain Ganai and Mr. M. M Parrey.

Government of Jammu and Kashmir

Office of the Superintending Engineer, Mechanical Circle Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Srinagar Corrigendum

Subject: Design, Manufacture, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 10 Cusec, 60 m dynamic head Horizontal Pumping Units at Lift Irrigation Scheme Chakoora II on Turnkey job basis.

Reference: This office e-Tender Notice No. 02 of 2013-14 dated: 12.07.2013issued under No. MCO/T/1973-76 dated: 12.07.2013.

Tenderers may also quote for "Best & Crompton" (Beacon Weir) make of pumps in addition to the makes as stipulated in the aforementioned NIT. All other specifications, terms and conditions shall remain same as laid down in the NIT. DIPJK: 5264

Sd/- Superintending Engineer Mechanical Circle I&FC Department Sgr.

Government of Jammu & Kashmir

Office of the Executive Engineer (R&B) Division Ganderbal Opposite Qamaria Park Tel. No: 0194-2416058

Change in Bid Opener

Subject: Invitation of Tenders Ref: This office NIT No. 66/2013-14 Due to Non-function/Techinical fault of DSC of Er. Javied Iqbal Bukhari the bid opener of NIT No. referred to above have been changed.

DIPJK: 5211

Sd/- Executive Engineer

Government of Jammu & Kashmir

Office of the Executive Engineer (R&B) Division Ganderbal Opposite Qamaria Park Tel. No: 0194-2416058

Change in Bid Opener

Subject: Invitation of Tenders Ref: This office NIT No. 79/2013-14 Due to Non-function/Techinical fault of DSC of Er. Javied Iqbal Bukhari the bid opener of NIT No. referred to above have been changed.

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Governor for making Kala Kendra a hub to showcase State’s rich cultural heritage SRINAGAR, JULY 29 – N. N. Vohra, Governor, has emphasized the urgent need for developing Kala Kendra, Jammu, as a vibrant centre for preserving, conserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the State by putting in place the required infrastructure and logistics.The Governor was chairing a meeting of the Governing Council of the Kala Kendra, Jammu at Raj Bhavan here Wednesday.

The Governor, who is President of the Governing Council of the Kala Kendra, stressed all possible sources being tapped so that the functioning of this Kendra progressively catches up with its aims and objectives.Referring to the suggestions put forth by Raman Bhalla, Minister for Housing and Culture, for setting up a Planetarium at Jammu as part of the Kala Kendra, the Governor asked the Commissioner Tourism and Culture to take up this matter with the concerned authorities in the Government of India and also explore other possible sources for establishing this facility which will be of immense benefit to the students and people at large.The Governor asked the Commissioner Culture to take urgent necessary measures for securing the required amounts of water and

Zabarwan Times is available at power supply at the Kala Kendra Complex and, besides undertaking beautification of its lawns.

He desired urgent action to have an electricity

metre installed in the Kendra and all future bills paid timely.After extensive discussions in regard to the various agenda items, the meeting

Lone News Agency Kangan Khan News Agency Ganderbal Gulzar News Agency Soura Zahid Book Depot Chadoora Tariq News Agency Hawal Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Muzaffar Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat NewsJULY Agency SRINAGAR, 29: Chadoora SRINAGAR, JULY 29: Arrangements for ensuing Independence Bhat News Zargar News Agency Kunzar Day celebrations in Summer CapitalAgency at BakshiMagam Stadium Srinagar In orderNews to acquaint governments were finalized in a highDar levelNews meeting held here Wednesday unAgency Beerwah Bashir Agency Sumbal employees with the precautionary measures der the Chairmanship ofReshi Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, ShalNews Agency Safapora Saleem News Agency Pattan to prevent fire incidents and use of fire indera Kumar.

Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore fighting equipments, a 3-day workshop The meeting also reviewed the arrangements for Jumatstarted at the Legislative SecreAltaf News Agency Pulwama Javaid News AgencyCouncil Qazigund ul-Vida, Shab-i-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr. tariat here this Agency morning. Sopore The workshop The meeting discussed threadbare arrangements Jeelani News Agency Baramullabeing G.M News has been organized by General Adminput in to celebrate the national eventAgency with fervor and gaiety.

Shah News Kupwara SultanDepartment News Agency istration (GAD)Handwara in coordinaIt was given out in the meeting that fool proof security, Younis News Agency Langate Sheikh News Agency tion with Security Wing of Islamabad Jammu and arrangements shall be put in place in and around the Bakshi StaKashmir and required Reshiceremony News Agency ThreePolice Way News Agencyassistance Tral dium where the flag hoisting shall beIslamabad held. from StateNews Directorate of Fire and EmerThe functionTurray will start with Agency the Shahnai News TralWadan in the Badru Agency Bijbehara gency Services.Inaugurated by Minister of wee hours followed by the flag hoisting by chief guest, which will Rahi News Agency Kulgam Malik NewsSajad Agency Arwani State for Home, Ahmed Kichloo, the be followed by march past and inspection of parade. The march Rah News Agency Byepass Shaheen News Agency Kargil workshop is attended by senior experts past shall comprise the contingents of J&K Police, J&K Armed

Div Com takes stock of Jumat-ul-Vida, Shab-i-Qadr besides Eid arrangements

Police, BSF, CRPF, Ladies Police, IRP, Fire and Emergency Services, NCC, Forest Protection Force, J&K Prisons department and students of different educational institutions.

It was also informed in the meeting that the Department of Information, Cultural Academy, Education and Youth Services and Sports shall jointly arrange cultural programmes of different nature depicting composite culture and art of the State.

The meeting also decided that all major buildings including Civil Secretariat, Divisional Commissioner Office, Tourism Department , Doordarshan, Radio, SKICC etc shall be illuminated from August 13-15.Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on the occasion directed all the concerned officers of the departments including R&B, PHE, Power, Health, Municipality, Floriculture etc. to ensure proper coordination for the successful celebrations of the Independence Day.The meeting also reviewed the arrangements for smooth conduct of Jumat-ul-Vida, Shab-i-Qadr and Eid-ulFitr.

MOS Home inaugurates, stresses for use of latest techniques, equipments

from Directorate of Fire Services, New Delhi and a large number of Governments employees from all ranks representing 37 department of state government.

In his inaugural address, Kichloo highlighted the importance of the preventive measures to be adopted in case of fire outbreak. He said that fire engulfs a huge property within seconds endangering human lives and precious properties, office records. It is the need of hour to acquaint the officials with the preventive measures and use of fire fighting equipments during the fire incidents. He added.

Making a reference of the recent fire incident in Civil Secretariat, the MOS disclosed that the government has de-

cided to organize such workshops which could help in awaring the employees about the use of latest fire fighting equipments besides preventive measures to avoid such incidents. He stressed for use

Minister for Higher Education, Mohammad Akbar Lone Wednesday urged upon the officers to work with compassion, sincerity and dedication while implementing developmental projects and welfare schemes launched by the Government so that deserving and needy people are benefited. He said economic development and dignified life of the people all across the State is the prime concern of the Government.

The Minister said this while addressing an AwamiDarbar convened to assess the pace and progress of the developmental works being executed in the Safapora area of Sonawari Constituency held at Manasbal here Wednesday.

District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Sarmad Hafiz, Chief Executive Officer Manasbal Development Authority, ADDC, Ganderbal, officers of PDD, PHE, R&B, Ir-

rigation, Education and concerned departments besides, large number of public representatives and people were present on the occasion The Minister directed the officers of PHE to speed up the pace of ongoing works

and complete the process of interior distribution of water supply so that people of the area do not suffer for want of drinking

JAMMU, JULY 29: The Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs Mir Saifullah Wednesday reviewed the functioning of various departments and status of ongoing developmental projects in the Jammu division here at a high level meeting.

The Minister, who is here to attend Jammu Summer Secretariat, had a detailed review of the essential services including power, water, health and other civic amenities. He also sought details about the irrigation and other facilities being made available to the farmers.

While reviewing power scenario, the Minister directed PDD authorities to ensure better maintenance of Transmission and distribution network to avoid inconvenience to the consumers due power break-

downs. He called for minimizing the curtailment schedules keeping in view the hot and humid conditions prevailing in the area.

The Minister stressed on immediate repair of damaged conductors and transformers .He also directed for time bound completion of various ongoing projects taken up for the augmentation of power infrastructure in the region.Seeking details about the water supply scenario, the Minister directed the PHE functionaries to ensure adequate water supply to the people and press in tanker services where ever need arises .He also directed Irrigation and Flood Control Department to maintain adequate discharge in all irrigation canals and also take adequate preventive measure to check any lose due to floods .The Minister also took

a detailed review of the stock position of CAPD ration, besides availability of seeds and fertilizers to the farmers by Agriculture Department etc.

He also reviewed the implementation of various central and state sponsored schemes by the social welfare and rural Development department.

The Minister stressed the need for effective monitoring mechanism to ensure proper implementation of the developmental schemes and welfare policies of the government .He asked Divisional Commissioner Jammu to seek regular feedback from the District Development Commissioners pertaining to the functioning of various line departments, besides developmental activities so as to ensure that the loopholes are filled and more accountability is enforced in the system.

Aries

March 21-April 19 No one is going to cater to your needs today, Aries, so get up and do things on your own. There’s little sympathy from others, and strong opinions are a dime a dozen. There’s a great deal of gossip buzzing around that you may be tempted to join. Don’t enable this sort of behavior. It’s only going to alienate you from others in the end.

Taurus April 20-May 20

Listen closely to the wind, for the answers are blowing right in front of you, Taurus. Make contact with people you haven’t heard from in a while. You can be quite productive today in unexpected situations. Ironically, the less you plan, the more you will accomplish. Be spontaneous. Revelations will come to you in a flash.

Gemini May 21-June 21

You might be sidestepping in order to avoid a commitment today, Gemini. Don’t keep giving someone the runaround. Be strong and let people know your thoughts even if you think their feelings will be hurt. Your job is to protect your emotions. Other people can handle their own. Be aggressive if you have to. Your sanity depends on being true to yourself.

Cancer June 22-July 22

You’re at a dramatic climax in your monthly emotional cycle today, Cancer. It’s quite possible that you will erupt like a volcano. Don’t be ashamed about releasing these emotions. Your feminine and masculine natures are connected, and they’re working harmoniously to express themselves to the fullest.

Leo

Your philanthropic side may want to come out and do good works today, Leo. Your default mode is to care for others. This is fine, but make sure it doesn’t deplete your vital life force. The key is to offer advice and then walk away from the situation. You aren’t responsible for other people’s actions. Offer information, but leave the final decision up to the person you’re trying to help.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

of latest techniques and equipments in fighting the fire incidents and evacuating the inmates when such incident occurs.

Kichloo appreciated the efforts

water. He also enjoined upon the officers of R&B to take up the necessary process of road widening and repairs in well coordination with other departments.

While asking about the progress of projects being executed by Manasbal Development Authority, the Minister enjoined upon the authorities to expedite the work of its upgradation and development in stipulated time.

Lone stressed upon the officers of Rural Developmental Department to utilize the funds judiciously with transparency and adhere to the guidelines while implementing number of various welfare schemes launched by the Government so that needy and deserving populace is benefited. He also directed holding awareness camps in far flung areas regarding the rural development schemes so that maximum benefit reaches the deserving.

Saifullah reviews functioning of various departments

of GAD and Security Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police for organising the workshop. He said that the awareness provided to the participants would help to educate other employees working in

HOROSCOPE

July 23-August 22

Economic development, dignified life of people prime objective of Govt.: Lone Safapora, July 29:-

decided to constitute a Sub-Committee headed

by Atal Dulloo, Commissioner/Secretary, Tourism and Culture, and comprising Khalid Bashir Ahmad, Secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Prof. Nilambar Dev Sharma and Balwant Thakur, to consider all relevant aspects in regard to the amendments required to be made in the existing Rules and Regulations of the Kala Kendra, particularly focussing on the management aspects, need for regular financial support, allotment of additional land, matters regarding sanction of necessary staff for the Kala Kendra, scale of rentals for the hiring of Seminar Hall, Galleries and other spaces, preparation of a logo of the Kala Kendra, etc. The Sub-Committee will finalize its recommendations within one month and the next meeting of the Governing Council will be held in September this year to take a final view on all matters. Raman Bhalla, Minister for Housing and Culture, thanked the Governor for taking keen interest in the conservation and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of the State. He stressed for all the required measures being taken for bringing about continuing improvements in the functioning of the Kala Kendra. He emphasized the need for establishment of a Planetarium and a Regional Science Centre at Jammu.

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various departments and would prove fruitful in the long run. He disclosed that such workshops would be organized at all district headquarters in future.

Reasi administration gears up to attract Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra to ShivKhori shrine REASI, JULY 29- The District Administration here has decided to attract the pilgrims visiting Budha Amarnath Yatra to holy shrine of Shiv Khori by providing adequate facilities enroute.This was revealed at meeting of officers of line departments representatives of Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board with the deputy commissioner, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary in the chair. The meeting, while discussing the arrangements for the pilgrims, observed that in the light of previous year figures, it is expected that about 2000 yatris will visit the holy cave during annual Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra starting from August 2 to August 12.The DDC said that the administration had taken concrete steps to attract Shri Budha Amarnath Yatris through Shiv Khori route. He further added that for the first time the district administration and locals have geared up to attract the Budha Amarnath Yatra through this route.In order to ensure better facilities to the yatris, concerned departments have been asked to ensure uninterrupted power supply, adequate drinking water, parking and medical aid facilities at the shrine besides, installing sufficient number of temporary toilets, and foolproof security arrangements.The DDC asked the officers to coordinate and make all efforts for ensuring comfort of yatris. He said that the district administration was committed to promote pilgrim tourism in Reasi for which it has great potential.

JKRDS organizes Parents Day, presents Madr-e-Meharban Awards-2013 SRINAGAR, JULY 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Society (JKRDS) Wednesday organized a Parents Day and presentation of Madr-eMehrban Awards 2013 here Wednesday.

Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Mubarak Gul, who is also Chairman of JKRDS, MLA, Hazratbal Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Principal Dental College, delegates of JKRDS, scholars, NGOs, Parents, students and prominent citizens were present on the occasion.

A debate on “the role of society in the maintenance of environment” was held on the occasion in which hundreds of students from different schools participated.

Speaking on the occa-

sion, the Speaker Gul said that Madr-e-Meharban Late Begum Akbar Jehan always worked for upliftment of women, orphans and weaker section of the society.

Gul announced that Madr-e-Meharban Award 2013 will be given to Parvez Rasool, national Cricket player from J&K, Mohammad Rafiq Malik, Mountaineer and Neha Sharma, Dental surgeon who topped this year’s KAS examination.

Highlighting the achievements of the Government headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Gul said that RTI, Public Grievances Cell, Public Services Guarantee Act and Vigilance Commission have been introduced with the aim to ensure transparency and accountability besides providing good governance to the people of the State. He asked

the people to avail benefits of the schemes launched by the Government from time to time.

MLA, Hazratbal Dr. Mustafa Kamal described Madre-Meharban as epitome of courage and compassion. He said he saw her always praying for the betterment and welfare of the people and prosperity of the State. He said that Madr-e-Meharban was noble and a righteous woman.

The Legislator appreciated the students who participated in Wednesday’s debate and asked them to study with dedication.

Later, prizes were distributed among the students who participated in the debate competition.

On the occasion, special prayers were held and rich tributes were paid to Madre-Meharban.

Today is a terrific day, Virgo, and you can get a lot accomplished using your quick mind and sharp wit. Information is flying quickly. Grab what resonates with you and discard the rest. The more informed you are, the better equipped you will be to handle the decisions of the day. Get all the facts before you proceed.

Libra

September 23-October 23 Why me? You may feel like you ask yourself this question more than anyone else, Libra. Your life may seem like an intense roller-coaster ride that never stops.

But deep down you realize that you would have it no other way. Take a break from it all today if you can.

Communicate your thoughts and feelings. By talking, you will feel much better about the situation.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 Your brain may buzz like a beehive today, Scorpio.

That’s good. There is a great deal of information to process now. Have you been thinking about buying some new electronic equipment or small appliances for your home? Now is a great time to do some research on this project before you hand over your credit card. Use today to gather facts.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Don’t automatically assume that you can work out all your problems alone, Sagittarius. Just talking things out with others may help shed light on a situation that baffled you earlier. Enlist the help of others in areas where you need it. Don’t be ashamed to ask for assistance. We all have problems and issues to deal with.

You aren’t alone.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Get up early and get working, Capricorn. You have a lot of emotional and physical energy that should help you accomplish whatever you need to do. The planetary energy is on your side. Take advantage of it to say what’s on your mind and get a step closer to wherever you need to be. Your active, receptive nature is prominent.

Aquarius January 20-February 18

Speak up today. Perhaps no one has heard your point of view in a while. More than likely, it’s incredibly important for them to hear it. Just because people don’t ask for your opinion doesn’t mean that it isn’t valid. You have incredible insight that others don’t have. Don’t assume that they know what you’re thinking even though you probably know what they’re thinking.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Someone has just turned on the fan and papers are flying everywhere, Pisces. The pace is picking up and you’re scrambling to pick up the pieces. Stay in close communication with others today, for this will be your saving grace. You may require others’ help to gather the documents that have blown across the room. Keep an eye on things so you don’t lose your place.

Editorial/Opinion Zabarwan Times Tuesday, 30 July 2013

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ashmir, the land of Sufis and Saints, is known for peace and tranquility since centuries together. It was treated as an ideal place for medication and spiritual attainment. With the passage of time, it has lost its pristine glory and its tranquility has been replaced by noise pollution. Constant excessive displeasing noise is disrupting the activities of human beings. The unwanted sound released into environment causes adverse effect on the health of human beings, birds and animals.

The sound beyond permitted decibals can lead to permanent loss of hearing.

As per studies, fifty million people are adversely affected in terms of health in country due to noise pollution. Any noise beyond 120 deciblals can affect memory power, nervous system results in hypertension, ulcer, heart attacks and behavioural changes due to insomnia, irritability, headache, rise in blood pressure etc. Pollution in varied forms is causing environmental degradation in the state and consequently glaciers are melting at a faster pace. The industrialization has led to deforestation and rampant use of fossil fuels. Lungs of cities, green belt are shrinking and concrete jungles are symbol of modern and developed cities. The noises at construction sites are disturbing the peace of the inhabitants of that particular area. The increase in number of automobiles is a great source of noise as well as air pollution. They continue to spew carbon, lead and other oxides disturbing heat and radiation balance of earth’s atmosphere. Not only this the earpiercing horns disturb the minds of the people living by the main road side.

The use of electric gadgets, installation of loud speakers at worship places emanates loud voices. No festival or ceremony is complete without high pitched music system, beating of drums or blowing of crackers which makes the life of the people miserable. The patients in the hospitals find difficult to co-op with the noise coming out of pressure horns and noise created by poorly maintained vehicles. It has also been observed that due to noise pollution, pregnant women give birth to premature children. The urban man is worst hit by noise pollution. The use of blasting material for construction of roads, quarries and civil works causes a lot of noise pollution. The aircraft, supersonic aeroplanes and test firing by security forces take away the peace of mind of the people. It not only affects human beings but also the animals and birds who shift to other lesser noisy places. The glaring adverse effects of displeasing sound are grave. Every sensible member of the society should strive hard to beat the noise pollution.

The pollution control agencies should take stringent measures to lower down the noise emanating from factories, electric gadgets automobiles etc to allow the citizens to lead healthy and peace life in harmony with nature.

ZABARWAN TIMES 9

Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Health Care In Rural Areas

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Noise pollution-A Ticking Time-Bomb

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Aejaz Iqbal

90 year old man, weak, worn and wane, on the hospital bed, unable to speak, a thin pipe inserted into his nose down to his stomach, a similar pipe hanging down his bed and emptying in the catheter, breathing heavily with a great difficulty, clearly inching towards his end; and then doctors and nurses running around with medicines, injections, artificial respiration apparatus and trying their best to save him. This scene pretty much makes explicit the idea about how precious human life is. This also goes on to show the indispensable role of medical science in any society. Doctors and other paramedical staff constitute a crucial part of our society who give their best to save a precious human life. Despite a huge hue and cry over rapidly increasing population throughout the world, human beings have always tried to save their fellow beings in critical circumstances instead of pushing them to death. Medical science has advanced to such a stage, where they have found answers to almost all the questions except death. Old medical procedures have been enhanced and new methods devised to limit the number of casualties throughout the world. In a time when scientists are trying to find a way out to defy death, we need to inspect our healthcare system to see where we stand.

Kashmir has remained traditional and orthodox in many spheres of life, but at the same time they have made advancements in all the important spheres of life; medical science is no exception. Our valley has produced eminent doctors and surgeons, who are renowned all over the world not only for the efficiency in their profession, but the invaluable service that they rendered to the society. Several awards have been conferred on doctors of the valley for their services across the world. However, this great trend seems to be waning in present times. Reasons are galore.

With the developments in the healthcare sector across the world, Jammu Kashmir too has tried to keep the facilities at par with the rest of the world. However, not all has gone or is going according to the plan. Our healthcare sector is seriously faulty and below par which is one of the main reasons of a large number of casualties occurring in our valley. The

primary and secondary care hospitals in villages and other towns have a miserably poor infrastructure, facilities and manpower, which results in the frequent referring of the patients to the hospitals in Srinagar. All this, in turn affects the patient care and the doctors in these hospitals. Poor infrastructure in the primary and secondary health centres, the non-availability of doctors in primary centres, the delay in treatment caused due to referring of the patients to sub-district hospitals and then to Srinagar, the huge rush of patients in city hospitals and many more factors combine together to affect the patient care in valley, which often prove to be fatal.

Apart from the apparent effects, this condition of the healthcare sector in the state has far reaching consequences. The poor infrastructure in PHC’s and SDH’s, coupled with a lack of health awareness mainly affects the rural areas, particularly the female gender. Government is making tall claims of empowering the women but the health condition of the women in Kashmir valley, particularly in rural areas, is enough to refute the claims. The health of women has been and is being ignored at their personal level, at the family level, at the society level and at the administrative level.

Majority of the rural areas have remained orthodox as far as the status of women is concerned. Women are still considered inferior to men and girls are deprived of their basic rights in the areas. Amid these the health of women is also ignored. In most cases women tend to ignore their health problems, when it should be their prime concern. The social set up of many rural areas is such that women are forced to ignore their health problems at the earlier stage. They are taught to be patient and endure pains. Any health problem in them is considered a social evil and a hindrance in finding a good match.

Women thus try to hide their health problems because of the social stigma attached to it. They ignore small problems at the early stage, which go on to develop into major and complicated health problems, often beyond human help.

They are scared to go through medical tests and hide even serious health problems from others. Many women ignore their health problems due to shyness and non-availability of female doctors in the health centres. Women are constrained by household and domestic tasks or cultural norms which prevent them from travelling long distances to obtain medical care in the city hospitals.

The gynaecologist post in most of the PHC’s is lying vacant as no doctor wants to work in a far off village. This adds to

the woes as women cannot consult a specialist for their problems and often end up ignoring the problem or selfmedication, which lead to serious consequences in the long run.

Moreover, the discrimination against a girl child in rural families also plays an important role towards ignoring the health of the females. Boys in rural families receive a comparatively better treatment than girls and thus the families also play a part in ignoring the health problems of their girl child or any woman in their family. In many families, the limited resources available to pay for medical treatment are spent on the men of the household rather than the women.

They discourage women members from seeking advice from the doctors. Women are taught to be patient and shy. They are told to endure pains and sickness. This leads to serious consequences as the maladies complicate to a stage where they are difficult to be cured.

Societal norms of the rural society also play a big role in aggravating the unfortunate phenomenon. The social stigma attached to the illness of the women, the superstitious beliefs of previous births, the ignorance about health problems, and the bias against women lead to serious health ignorance in the rural women. Women in a society are deplored for being sick and they go on with their household works without even getting a proper rest. They are deprived of a professional medical advice at crucial stages of their life. Many births still take place in the homes in rural areas. The presence of female multipurpose health workers in the PHC’s becomes futile in the absence of a specialist doctor. Most of the delivery cases, which could easily be handled in Primary Health Centres or in Sub district Hospitals, are referred to LD hospital in Srinagar. This results in a huge rush of patients in the hospital, which in turn affects the patient care. In this super speciality maternity hospital, one bed is occupied by three patients at times and a huge rush of attendants along with the patients affects the smooth functioning of the hospital.

To worsen the woeful condition of the female healthcare of the valley, the steps taken by the government for the upliftment of the women are nowhere in place.

Government and other NGO’s have literally failed to improve the gender health scenario in the state, particularly in the rural areas of Kashmir Valley. The woeful health condition of the rural women explicitly shows the miserable failure of the government and other concerned agencies in improving the health standards of women. Health

awareness programs are rarely seen where they ought to be, workshops and other health education programs are hardly held in these far off villages. The efforts made by the government in uplifting the health condition of the rural women and making them realise the importance of a good health are negligible. Efforts in making the primary health centres, sub-district hospitals and also hospitals in the rural areas competent to deal with the patients are not enough.

There is a lot that still needs to be done on this front.

Health of women is important in any society, given the mighty role they play in the continuation of the life. Women and girls are often physically more susceptible to illness than men owing to their sexual and reproductive role. Limited access to health services can lead to problems being left untreated; especially for pregnant women. So, tremendous efforts need to be made in uplifting the health condition of women. The efforts in Kashmir valley in particular need to be stronger and more effective in the context of conflict that renders most of the efforts ineffective. The psychological conditions of the women need to be addressed along with the physical health problems.

Given the seriousness of the issue, strong and immediate efforts need to be in place to improve the gender health scenario in the valley. The primary step to be taken in this regard is to uplift the social status of the women in the rural areas.

Workshops and awareness programs need to be organised in the areas with the aim of abolishing the conservative view towards women. After this, efforts have to be made to improve the health awareness among the rural people. Introducing gender health education in the schools at primary level is the crucial need of the hour.

Making the people realise the importance of the health of women and the consequences of their ill health on their children, their family and the whole society, should be the prime concern of the agencies. The infrastructure of the PHC’s and other health centres of the rural areas should be improved and the presence of specialist doctors ensured.

Government must make speedy and effective policies to ensure the steps are taken in the right direction. For the overall development of the society, health of women should be our top priority. The improvement in the gender health scenario of our valley will be the real big step towards our development.

Aejaz Iqbal (Microbiologist) Nadihal Bandipora Aijazsmile@gmail.com

WIFS Programme Making Young Strong

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ndia is one among the countries with very high prevalence of anaemia.

Fifty six per cent adolescent girls and 30 adolescent boys in India in the age group 10-19 years are anaemic according to the third National Family Health Survey. In our country almost 50 per cent of nutritional deficency related anaemia is iron deficiency anaemia. It is mainly the result of under nutrition and poor dietary intake of iron, not just among pregnant women, infants and young children but also adolescents. It is estimated that five crore adolescents in the age group of 15to 19 are anaemic. Iron deficiency anaemia during adolescence can impair physical growth, cognitive development, reduce physical fitness and energy levels and can affect concentration and work performance. Iron deficiency in girls has more serious health consequences. It can have impact on their entire life cycle. Anaemic girls have lower pre pregnancy stores of iron. Anaemic adolescent girls have a higher risk of preterm delivery and having babies with low weight. Anaemia in adolescent girls also increases the risk of maternal death.

One third of all the material deaths take place in young women in the age group of 15 to 24 years. Therefore regular consumption of iron folic acid supplements along with diet rich in micronutrients is essential for prevention of iron deficiency anaemia in adolescent girls and boys.

It is in this context that a nation-wide We e k l y I r o n a n d F o l i c A c i d Supplementation (WIFS) programme was launched in January this year to address this critical health issue. The Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS)

programme is currently reaching out to 13 crore school-going girls and boys (class VI – XII) and out-of-school adolescent girls in government/ aided and municipal schools and Anganwadi Centres across all states in India. There have been a few reports of minor side affects like nausea and vomiting in the recent past although guidelines have been issued on the consumption of these iron folic acid tablets to prevent side affect like nausea.

At a recent press conference Public health experts from Public Health and Nutrition Centre, AIIMS and UNICEF while sharing shared insights on the IFA tablets and WIFS programme threw light the side effects.

“When iron tablet is taken for the first time, the body may find it little difficult to digest and symptoms such as stomachache and nausea may occur. However, if taken after food, the absorption will be little low but stomach ache and nausea will not occur. These side effects will eventually disappear once the tablet is regularly taken for a few weeks as the body adjusts to the iron tablets. Hard stools after consuming iron-folic acid tablet are harmless. The body takes the iron it needs and the extra iron is removed through faeces. To reduce side affects IFA tablets should be taken on full stomach.

Taking any vitamin or nutrient is never restricted during an illness. In fact, it helps speedy recovery from illness by improving immunity of the body. Iron folic acid tablet can be taken during illness and even during menstruation.”

Under WIFS programme functionaries across the states have been provided training as well as resource material to help

build up skills so that this very important health programme is effectively implemented and monitored. The resources material talks about why it is important to prevent iron deficiency and anaemia, building skills for screening of moderate to severe, supply of logistic management four Iron Folic Acid (IFA) tablets. The states have also been advised to set up external quality monitoring cell for period inspection and also to ensure standards prescribed for quality are maintained for WIFS programme. Also in addition, there is a provision under the scheme for random batches of IFAs to be taken from the supplies of the state for periodic testing on quarterly or six monthly basis by the Minister of Health and Family Welfare in identified labs for monitoring the quality.

There are instruction at the schools and anganwadi levels also for monthly reporting and monitoring of the distribution of IFA and its proper storage as well as ensuring biannual de-worming of target groups. Guildelines have also been issued on the intake of IFAs These include: · Iron-folic acid tablets should be consumed after the main meal of the day to prevent side effects such as nausea. · Adolescent boys and girls who complain of side effects should be advised to take the IFA supplements after dinner and before retiring to sleep. · Increased intake of foods rich in Vitamin C such as lemon, amla etc can help absorb iron from the vegetarian Indian diet. · Use of iron vessels for cooking should be encouraged. · Drinking tea or coffee within an hour of consuming main meals should be discouraged.

· Adolescent boys and girls should be motivated to follow correct hygiene practices and the habit of using footwear to prevent worm infestation.

Although guidelines have been issued, there a need to address to program implementation issues including training of teachers and functionaries involved in this critical health mission. There is a need for renewed emphasis on training with special reference to supervised ingestion which ensures correct method of IFA tablet intake. There is also a need for better monitoring of the programme. The Current data shows that slow release ferrous sulphate preparations remain the established and standard treatment of iron deficiency. Weekly supplementation with iron and folic acid in menstruating women has been successfully implemented using different mechanisms in several countries (including Cambodia, Egypt, Laos, Philippines and Vietnam). As rightly pointed out by Additional Secretary and Mission Director, NRHM, Mrs. Anuradha Gupta, the weekly Iron Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) is an evidence based programme for addressing Iron Deficiency Anaemia which is both safe and effective. She said that miniscule number of cases where some adolescents have had some minor side-effects should not act as a deterrent to this very important public health initiative.

There is however a need to spread awareness and not misinformation about WIFS by ensuring effective implementation and proper monitoring of this ambitious programme critical for the health growth and development of adolescent boys and girls.

Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer.

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ZABARWANTIMES ZABARWAN TIMES TUESDAY | JULY 30 2013

Have a salmon fish dinner. Snack on a handful of nuts. Pour a dash of olive oil in your salad.

And bite into that sinister chocolate. Now you can do all this guiltfree! All these foods help in fighting bad cholesterol. According to the American Heart Association, 'You can reduce cholesterol in your blood by eating healthy foods'. So, here we are today with our list of top 10 cholesterol fighting foods.

Oats: If you change your morning meal to oats then you can do your cholesterol level a whole lot of good. Do note that two servings of oats can lower LDL cholesterol by 5.3% in only 6 weeks. Essentially, oats contain a substance called beta-glucan which absorbs bad cholesterol.

Red Wine: Here's yet another reason to toast to your health. The red grapes used in the manufacturing of red wine have an important effect on cholesterol levels. Two glasses of red wine in a week can do you a whole lot of good.

Salmon and fatty Fish: Full of Omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is a natural health wonder, which helps in keeping heart conditions

such as heart attacks, stroke and high cholesterol levels at bay.

Fishes such as salmon, sardines and herring help in raising good cholesterol levels by 4%.

Nuts: Mono-unsaturated fats (found in nuts, seeds etc.) have the lowest fatty acid molecules and are the best of the three fats, namely poly-saturated fats, saturated fats and mono-unsaturated fats. Nuts are the best way to get those required healthy fats into your body without feeling guilty. Since the fats that come from nuts are natural and are not chemically processed, this makes them heart healthy, filling, and nutritious options.

Beans: Excellent for the heart, ½ a cup of beans added in our diet (in the form of any dish or soup), helps in lowering cholesterol levels by 8%. You should try black, kidney, or pinto beans; each one of them supplies about one-third of your day's fiber needs.

Tea: Tea has antioxidants and less amounts of caffeine than coffee. An eight-ounce cup of coffee contains around 135 mg caffeine; tea contains only 30 to 40 mg per

cup. Tea helps in protecting your bones because of the presence of phytochemicals in them. It is also a great defense against LDL cholesterol levels.

Chocolate: Chocoholics can celebrate with a healthy dose of dark chocolate as it is full of antioxidants and cholesterol-reducing properties. According to a Spanish study published in 2010 in the "Journal of Hepatology,", "the

Yoga during pregnancy helps relieve pain Many doctors and health professionals are encouraging pregnant women to do yoga, as it helps increase their strength and relieve pregnancy discomforts.

This form of exercise is favoured by some of Hollywood's newest moms like January Jones, Hilary Duff and Pink.

"Yoga during pregnancy helps a woman increase her strength and flexibility, even as her body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy," Fox News quoted Mary Barnes, director and owner at Yoga for Two in New York, as saying.

The postures yoga offers

may also prepare women for childbirth and help relieve discomforts, such as back pain and swollen ankles.

Apart from building strength and relieving pregnancy discomforts, it

also helps increase pain tolerance.

As yoga focuses on lengthening the breath, this creates endurance, calms the mind and can increase a woman's pain threshold during labour.

antioxidants in dark chocolate reduce the damage that can occur to blood vessels, which can further threaten the health of people with cirrhosis. The dark chocolate can help prevent the blood vessels in the liver from rupturing". Medical experts suggest that munching on 100 grams of chocolate every day helps in reducing the occurrence of cardiovascular mishaps by 21 percent.

Like human beings, foods can also bring out the best in each other, nutritionally speaking. Read on to find out who should date whom for your good healthYou already know a lot about what foods are good for you. But there's more to healthy eating than just that.

Sometimes, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And this especially true for some food combinations, even if they sound weird when you first hear about them. Dietician Sheela Tanna tells you how to pair food to unlock the benefits of individual ingredients.

Turmeric and salmonTurmeric has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Salmon is low on carbohydrates and high on protein. When the two are combined, the properties of Omega 3 fatty acids present in salmon get a boost and it guards the nervous system against the effects of ageing. It also

Top 6 fats that lower cholesterol Often given a bad name, fats can be a good addition to anyone's daily diet. In fact, one should never, completely, cut good fats out from everyday meal plans as they are very essential for your body.

While some bad fats may pose grave risk of cardiovascular diseases, others may shield your heart. An important source of essential fatty acids and concentrated energy, fats are full of fatsoluble vitamins, they assist in cooking too and also keep hunger pangs at bay. Today, Delhi-based Diet Consultant Munisha Bhanot tells us about the top 6 fats that help in lowering cholesterol.

Sip red wine, instead of cocktails. Red, blue, green cocktails look tempting, but these drinks are full of calories. So, if you are health conscious, then avoid cocktails. Instead, you can sip red wine because it is full of antioxidants, which are helpful in preventing different types of cancers. And an even red wine has saponins, which help in lowering bad cholesterol LDL. But intake of red wine should be limited. The American Heart Association recommends that you limit your daily intake to two glasses (for men) or one glass (for women).

Best oils for low-cholesterol cooking. All the oils and fats have some good qualities for our health. So we should not stick to one type of oil or fat for cooking. We should follow rule of rotation of oils. For example, in one month you can use sunflower oil and in the next month you can use mustard oil. Or you can even use different types of oils in your meals like one vegetable in sesame oil and another in mustard oil.

The low cholesterol cooking oils are olive, canola, sesame oils and mustard oil. Good quality oil is also found in avocados and avocado oil, nuts and their oils, corn, cottonseed, and safflower oils; sunflower seeds

and sunflower oil; flaxseed and flaxseed oil; soybeans and soybean oil; tub margarine and soft spreads; and seafood.

Monounsaturated fats are the healthiest fats. There are two types of cholesterol - one type of cholesterol clogs our arteries, it is known as bad cholesterol or LDL and other type helps in removing these clogs, it is known as good cholesterol or HDL. Monounsaturated fats decrease your total blood cholesterol but maintain your HDL (good) cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats, therefore, help lower the risk of heart diseases. Olive oil has 75% of monounsaturated fat.

Examples of monounsaturated fats are macadamia nuts (80% of fat is monounsaturated), avocados (71%), almonds (70%), canola oil (59%), and peanuts and peanut oil (46%).

Other sources are almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, natural peanut butter, pecans, pistachios, sesame oil and sesame seeds.

Polyunsaturated fats may also be somewhat healthy. A polyunsaturated fat has good cholesterol but it decreases your total blood cholesterol by lowering both the LDL (bad) cholesterol and the HDL (good) cho-

lesterol. Because of this reason we should use them in moderation.

The good sources of polyunsaturated fats can be found in corn oil, mayonnaise, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseed oil, hempseed, hempseed oil, soybean oil, and pistachios.

Liquid plant oils should be your best bet for daily use. It is general tendency to use butter or ghee for cooking and baking. But butter and ghee are high sources of bad cholesterol or LDL. They increase risk of heart diseases by clogging your arteries. So, to prevent this we should use vegetable oils like soya oil, sesame oil, canola, olive, mustard oil etc. for cooking and baking. These oils have high level of good cholesterol HDL and lower our LDL levels.

Meat fats also help in lowering cholesterol. However, it is important that one reduces the fat content of meat.

There are many quick ways to reduce the fat content of meat.

First, always buy lean cuts of meat.

Before cooking, remove and cut the all visible fats for example remove the skin from chicken because there are fat deposits just below the skin.

A natural solution to backache

Many of us are afflicted with back pain, which we tend to ignore or pay very little attention to, during the course of a busy day.

But you cannot overlook the fact that back pain can make it difficult for you to stand up, sit down or even walk around comfortably.

So it's best you try some of the following natural remedies and get yourself some relief.

Increase your intake of Vitamin D - A study looked at the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in 150 people with chronic musculoskeletal pain and found that 93 per cent of patients had vitamin D deficiency! So all people with persistent, non-specific musculoskeletal pain should get themselves screened for vitamin D deficiency.

Indulge in some music therapy - Low cost and enjoyable, music has been found to reduce the disability, anxiety, and depression associated with

increases the level of HDL (good cholesterol) which improves heart health by keep the arteries clear of bad cholesterol.

The combination is also believed to slow tumour growth by keeping the cancer cells from multiplying.

Whole grains and onions Whole grains, such as maize, brown rice, barley and wheat contain iron and zinc in different quantities. The two minerals are absorbed by the human body more easily in the presence of sulphur compounds present in onions - which is also what makes you cry when you slice them.

Beans and greens Beans are rich in proteins and iron. When paired with veggies rich in Vitamin C such as spinach, sprouts and potatoes, it aids weight loss. "Your body uses three times more energy to metabolise proteins than carbs and fats," says Tanna. "Vitamin C

chronic back pain. It has an immediate effect on reducing pain, although the results are not statistically significant.

Try some breathing techniques - To reduce pain, try some breathing techniques that make use of the mind-body connection.

These techniques integrate body awareness, breathing, movement, and meditation.

The best thing about them is that they are safe, free

rich foods do not aid weight-loss directly. But they have water soluble nutrients which make them very low calorie foods. The combination of beans and veggies won't let you gain those extra kilos."Also the iron content of beans gets better absorbed in the presence of Vitamin C from vegetables.Tomato and olive oil Tomatoes contain Vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene in substantial quantities. This antioxidant lowers the risk of cataracts, osteoporosis, cancer and the effects of ageing. Olive oil, also rich in antioxidants, promotes the formation of HDL (good cholesterol) in the body. Lycopene gets better absorbed in the presence of olive oil and is highly beneficial for the heart. It purifies the blood and dissolves gallstones. The combo also boosts liver function of protein synthesis and detoxification of the

of cost and you can do them at home!

Get a soothing massage The first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a backache is to get a nice massage.

Massages may be effective for sub acute and chronic pain. What's more, they reduce anxiety and depression associated with chronic pain.

In fact, massage therapy is the most popular therapy for low back pain during pregnancy.

body. It's believed to reduce effects of hypertension.Broccoli and mustard Broccoli is a good source of Vitamin C, antioxidants and a compound called sulforaphane.

This compound exhibits anti-cancer and anti-diabetic properties.

The absorption of sulforaphane is better in the presence of myrosinase, an enzyme present in mustard.

The two combat bacterial infections in the urinary tract, excretory system, digestive system and the colon. Iron is part of blood cells in the body and carries oxygen from the lungs to muscles and organs. Zinc helps in healing wounds. Antioxidants and Vitamin C present in onions also facilitate the iron absorption from whole grains.Whole grains are also rich in Vitamin E which when combined with Vitamin C become beneficial for the skin.

20 Best workout snacks

If workout snacks confuse you, look no further. This is the list you've been waiting for - here are 20 best workout snacks, complete with calorie counts.

Apples: Apples are to bananas what slow carbs are to quick carbs. To elaborate, they give you slow release energy and are therefore, great for long workouts or if your workout is an hour or more away. One standard issue red apple gives you approximately 60 calories.

Energy gels: Carbohydrate-based snacks designed mostly for endurance events, energy gels are often used by runners, cyclists and mountaineers.

These come in single snack servings and since they are meant for athletes who cover long distances, are usually high on calories for the average person.

Yogurt parfait: Perfect for light to moderate workouts recovery, yogurt parfaits are just a French way of saying yogurt mixed with chopped fresh fruits. One 60 gms bowl of skimmed yogurt with one whole fruit will cost you about 100 calories. Honey or cinnamon can be great natural sweeteners at just 10-30 more calories.

Energy bars: If you have no time to keep the kitchen stocked with natural workout foods, rely on energy bars. However, be weary of the fat, carb and sugar content in these snacks. The lower and non-existent these three are, the better it is. Calories differ from brand to brand. For instance a standard granola milk bar will be approxi-

mately 120 calories.

Eggs and toast: Great as pre or post workout snacks, one or two eggs on toast will give you the perfect carb+protein fuel or recovery benefits. Two full eggs on one toast will give you about 220 calories.

Vegetable omelet: Calorieefficient, energy-packed, and full of protein - a vegetable omelet might be just what your fitness routine is missing. Skip the egg yolks to make it even more performance-friendly. A simple omelet with a carrot and onion in with 1-2 whites will give you approximately 90 calories.

Oats: A small bowl (5080gms) of quick cooking oats with fresh fruits like bananas, apples or pears, makes for a good snack worth about 250 calories.

This needs to be prepared with water.

Dark chocolate: A great antioxidant, dark chocolate is considered good for recovery after an especially grueling workout.

Buy dark chocolate that has low to no saturated fats (esp. Tran's fats) and fewer artificial ingredients.

A 100gms cube is a good enough quantity. Calorie count defers from brand to brand, so check the label before buying.

Chocolate milk: Recent studies have hailed chocolate milk for its postworkout recovery inducing properties. Drink a glass (about 250ml) of chocolate flavored milk for a 150 calorie-worth post-workout snack.

Smoothies: Yogurt smoothies help replenish your body after a workout

and are great for comfort.

Rely on healthy skimmed yogurt and skimmed milk, fresh fruit smoothies and you'll be richer by approximately 150 calories.

Protein shakes: If you get all your protein requirement (from .8 to 2gms per kilo, depending on workout intensity) from natural foods, without eating in excess of your body's daily needs, then you're golden.

If not, you need a little supplementation.

Remember that the trick to the right protein shake is research and expert consultation. Ask your doctor and fitness trainer for advice. One scoop will be anything between 30 to 90 calories, depending on contents. You could also look at raw eggs and dairy natural protein shakes, if so inclined.

Egg whites: Eggs are quintessential fitness foods.

Eat them before or after a workout and you'll be a happy fitness enthusiast. A couple of egg whites before and a couple or more after (depending on workout intensity), will serve you 40-100 calories of extreme goodness.

Avocado: Infamous as being high fat fruits, avocados deserve to be let off the hook. While it's true that one whole avocado will give you 250-300 calories (except California avocados, which are smaller varieties), if your workout is heavy, these will be calories well spent. On the other hand, split it into two servings, and you've still got a great snack of about 120 calories.

Almonds and walnuts: Full

of good fat richness and energy powerhouses, almonds and walnuts (about 7-12 almonds and 2-4 walnuts) can be good energy suppliers. Look to get about 200 calories from here.

Dried dates stuffed with almonds/walnuts: A nice little variation for those who eat dried dates often. Simply pit the dried date, and stuff with whole almonds or walnuts, or slivers. Each almond or walnut stuffed date will give you about 30-50 calories.

Dried dates: Similar to figs with respect to calorie counts (approximately 100-150 for about 4), dried dates are performance packed. Eat these if your workout calls for every bit of energy in your body and eat them just before the workout.

Dried figs: A great source of iron and roughage, dried figs are old age's best kept secret. Don't wait to hit your 50s to discover this miracle food. 2-4 dried figs are worth about 100-150 calories.

Apple slices topped with peanut butter: For those who're avoiding processed cereals, spread the peanut butter over a few apple slices. Extra crunch and flavour guaranteed. This will cost you no more than 120 calories (lesser if it's just 1-2 apple slices).

A slice of bread with peanut butter: Peanut butter packs an extra punch with its creamy nut butter and omega goodness. Spread a spoonful on a slice of bread and you've got a great preworkout snack of about 150 calories.

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UPA coordination panel meet on Telangana on July 31

Taking a step forward on Telangana, the UPA government has called a meeting of its Coordination Committee for July 31 — the day panchayat polls end in Andhra Pradesh — to take a view on the division of the southern State.The outcome of the meeting will determine the date of the Congress Working Committee meeting.The announcement on the timing of the meeting of UPA allies came even as BJP president Rajnath Singh reiterated his party’s support for the creation of Telangana. “We support Telangana cause. The BJP is committed to forming the State,” Mr. Singh told journalists here on Sunday, stressing, “the government should grant it immediately.”

Telangana will become a reality if the BJP comes to power at the Centre after the general elections.Indeed,

the BJP’s unswerving support for Telangana has been a major push factor for the Congress, helping it to take the final step towards dividing Andhra Pradesh.Meanwhile, even as senior Congress leaders from Andhra Pradesh have gradually begun to accept that the Centre is heading towards dividing the State, many of them have warned the party’s central leadership of the many problems that could follow it.

Six anti-Telangana MPs, including Union Ministers M.M. Pallam Raju, K.S. Rao, Chiranjeevi and D. Purandeswari (all hailing from coastal Andhra) and K. Bapiraju and Anantarami Reddy met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday to make yet another attempt to keep Andhra Pradesh united. The MPs told the Prime Minister that there would be repercussions not only in the State but also for the entire country if the State was divided.

This meeting came in the wake of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy having told the party’s brass that if the government takes the plunge on the creation of Telangana, he will make it clear that he is not party to the decision. If the State is divided, Mr. Reddy, party sources added, has told central leaders that he will not be able to guarantee a fair number of seats for the Congress. If Mr. Reddy had asked the Congress leadership not to do anything till July 31 when the panchayat polls end, now sources close

to him are saying that a decision should wait till the zilla parishad and municipal polls are completed in September.The Chief Minister, Congress sources said, could not at all afford to be seen as quietly accepting the high command’s diktat on Telangana, if he hoped to have any political future at all in the Andhra-Rayalaseema region.

The other political protagonists in the region have also been vocal. MIM leader and Hyderabad MP Asadudin Owaisi, speaking to The Hindu on the phone, reiterated his party’s firm opposition to the creation of Telangana. Asked whether the MIM would be in favour of including the districts of Kurnool and Anantapur from Rayalaseema in the proposed Telangana State, he said, “When we are opposing Telangana, where is the question of our wanting two districts to be added to it or not.”The rationale for the proposal to add the two Rayalaseema districts, Congress sources said, was that it would create two States with 21 Lok Sabha seats each; besides, since these two districts — that would bring in four Parliament seats — have substantial Muslim populations, a Telangana that included them would ensure that the new State had a larger minority population, the proponents of the proposal feel.On the other hand, the carving up of Rayalaseema would affect both Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy and YSR Congress chief Jaganmohan Reddy, both of whom belong to this region.

West Bengal panchayat election results: TMC leads by a huge margin, Left at second spot

Kolkata: 4:30 pm:The Trinamool Congress has increased its lead and is now leading in 801 gram panchayat seats. The TMC has taken major leads in East Medinipur (leading in 83 seats), Hooghly (leading in 62 seats) and Bardhaman (leading in 117 seats). However, in Murshidabad, the Congress is ahead of the TMC, leading in 51 seats, with the Left Front

at second place leading in 37 seats, whereas the TMC is leading only in 8 seats. Meanwhile, in Malda and Jalpaiguri, the Left Front is ahead of the TMC and Congress, leading in 25 and 18 seats respectively.1:10 pm: The TMC has held on to its lead and is now leading in 584 gram panchayat seats. The party has taken major leads in Bankura (leading

in 71 seats) and West Midnapore (leading in 70 seats).

However, in Malda, the Left was ahead of TMC, leading in 21 seats. In Murshidabad, the Congress was leading in in 39 seats, followed by the Left (37) and TMC (8).11:11 am: After the first three hours of counting, the Trinamool Congress continues to lead in 497 gram panchayat seats, followed by the Left Front, which is now leading in 262 seats. In Bankura, the TMC was leading in 45 seats while West Midnapore, the party was leading in 53 seats. The TMC took a huge lead in East Midnapore, where it is ahead in 51 seats, followed by the Left, which is ahead in 10 seats. The Congress is leading in 162 seats in all.West Bengal panchayat election results: TMC leads by a huge marginThe result will decide the fate of 1.69 lakh

Gorkhaland agitation: Arrests, violence mark GJM bandh in Darjeeling

Darjeeling: Most markets were shut and traffic remained minimal today in West Bengal’s Darjeeling hills in support of the 72-hour shutdown for Gorkhaland state called by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha or GJM. According to police, there were stray incidents of violence, including the torching of three vehicles, in the protest

led by the GJM. At least 50 people have been arrested for trying to forcibly enforce the shutdown.

Schools, markets and government and private offices remained shut.

The shutdown coincides with the Congress-led central government’s reported decision to form a separate state of Telengana by splitting up

Andhra Pradesh.

The Gorkhaland movement has left many dead over the past two decades besides affecting the region known for its tea, timber and tourism.

The bandh also brings to an end a period of calm in the hills of Darjeeling since the GTA pact was signed two years ago on July 18, 2011 between the GJM, the state and central governments for setting up the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), an autonomous and elected hill council armed with more powers than its predecessor, the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council formed in the late 1980s.The GJM now runs the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration after sweeping its maiden elections held in July 2012. Its chief Bimal Gurung is expected to resign in the next three days.

candidates, of which around 90,000 are women.9:14 am: The Trinamool Congress has taken an early lead in the Gram Panchayats and was leading in 331 seats. The party took major leads in East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Birbhoom and Bankura. In Birbhoom, the TMC was leading in 43 seats.

The Left front wqas leading in 150 seats in all in the early counting hours, followed by the Congress, leading in 77 seats. The BJP was far behind and was leading in 3 seats in all.The counting in the fivephased West Bengal panchayat polls began on Monday morning amidst heightened security. The result will decide the fate of 1.69 lakh candidates, of which around 90,000 are women.The massive exercise to determine the results for village councils - the third tier of India's electoral system.

issue, and said there are no such discrepancies in the Janata Dal (United).“In fact, neither can a wealthy man stand nor can a wealthy man use his money to win at our party” Yadav said.“In the way the country’s political sphere is deteriorating, there are aberrations. These people are managing to come into parliament for business,” he added.Birender Singh has kicked up a

JIND/CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader Chaudhary Birender Singh has kicked up a controversy with his claim that there are people who shell out up to Rs 100 crore to get a Rajya Sabha seat. As the BJP latched on to his remarks to accuse Congress of being in the habit of “cutting out deals” and having brought politics in the country to such a “low level”, Singh, a Rajya Sabha MP, went into damage control on Monday claiming that what appeared in media was an “entirely wrong version” of what he had said.

Addressing a rally in Jind on Sunday, the Congress leader had said, “Once someone told me that he had a budget of Rs 100 crore to become a Rajya Sabha MP. But when he totalled the expenditure later, he found it was Rs 80 crore and he had ended up saving Rs 20 crore.”

“Now you think, a man who succeeds taking the membership of Rajya Sabha by spending 80 crore or 100 crore rupees, what will

they think about the poor,” he had added.

Facing flak for his remarks, Singh said, “my version was simple that there is a trend of new political class, more people with money power, who are entering in Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha and I had given figures from a newspaper”. “...I had made a mention that after the Lok Sabha results of 2009, certain figures were given in a newspaper report that 360 of the candidates, who had won were crorepatis and a dozen and half of them were billionaries (arabpatis),” he added. Singh said this was how the money power is becoming more important in parliamentary democracy. “There are also certain people, who can spend crores of rupees to make an entry into politics. I had also said that if such elements will have their influence this will muzzle the voice of those people to raise the issues of the poor and take up their causes,” he told reporters.

Batla house encounter: Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Shahzad Ahmed NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police today sought death penalty for the lone suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Shahzad Ahmed convicted in the 2008 Batla House encounter for killing decorated police officer M C Sharma and injuring two other cops.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Rajender Kumar Shastri, after hearing arguments of the prosecution and the defence, however, reserved for tomorrow his verdict on the quantum of sentence to be awarded to Shahzad.

During the arguments on the point of sentence, Special Public Prosecutor Satwinder Kaur sought death penalty for Shahzad saying there are no mitigating circumstances in this case and the convict is involved in several heinous crimes.

"One senior police officer (Inspector M C Sharma) was killed and two other officers (head constables Balwant Singh and Rajbir Singh) were injured while performing their duty," she said.Citing Supreme Court verdicts in Devenderpal Singh

Bhullar and Ajmal Kasab cases, the prosecutor said just like those cases, this case has also shocked the collective conscience of society.She added there is no scope for Shahzad's reformation and rehabilitation and seeing the nature of crimes he is involved in, he will continue to be a "threat to society".Outside the court complex also, over 50 residents of Paharganj area, where one of the blasts had taken place on Sep-

tember 13, 2008, had gathered and demanded death penalty for Shahzad.

Some of them had lost family members or friends in the attack, while others had helped with the rescue efforts to get the injured to hospitals.

The defence counsel argued that there is chance to reform Shahzad as he has not been convicted in any other case.

Tamta while seeking leniency in the sentencing also said that Shahzad was 20-year-old at the time of the incident and was still studying.

The prosecutor, however, opposed his submissions and said Shahzad fired on police officers who had gone to the flat in Jamia Nagar to apprehend its occupants and had even identified themselves as cops. She said that Shahzad is involved in five other cases concerning the September 13, 2008 serial blasts in Delhi which had claimed 26 lives and injured 133 others.

BJP asks women workers to propagate achievements of party NEW DELHI: BJP today asked its women workers to propagate the achievements of states where it is in power and highlights the “failures” of the Congressruled states as well as the Centre in the run-up to the Assembly and Lok Sabha polls.

At a national executive meet of BJP’s Mahila Morcha here, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj exhorted the women cadre to adopt a pragmatic approach while canvassing among women.

“There is no point in talking about agriculture growth, GDP figures and so on. There is no need to tell the women about it. You talk to them about their pain... When you reach out to a woman from a slum, or a woman from an affluent section, talk to them about their specific concerns,” Swaraj said. Citing an example, she said while talking with young women working in call centres, the women workers should discuss issues about their security. Speaking on the occasion, former BJP President Nitin Gadkari emphasised that Congress-led government has failed to ensure the safety of women across the country. “You should choose a party which can promise to gouge out the eyes of those who look at women with the wrong intentions,” he said. Swaraj advised the cadre to be

Sharad Yadav takes on Vijay Mallya, says ‘corporates indulging in corrupt practices to enter Parliament’ Yadav also made his party's position clear on the issue, and said there are no such discrepancies in the Janata Dal (United).Janata Dal (Unted) chief Sharad Yadav on Monday launched a frontal attack on industrialist Vijay Mallya, and alleged that corporate giants were indulging in corrupt practices to find their way into Parliament.

Yadav, who was reacting to the claims made by Congress leader Birender Singh that Rajya Sabha seats are sold for Rs. 100 crores, said he was not aware of the monetary value of a seat in the Upper House, but knew that corporate giants were indulging in corrupt practices to find their way into the Parliament.“I am not aware of what the rates are. However, it must not be generalized. People like Vijay Mallya and others who bring with them moneybags indulge in buying these seats. How much they pay for them, I am not aware,” he said.Yadav also made his party’s position clear on the

Some shell out Rs 100 crore for a RS seat, Cong MP says

storm by alleging and later retracting that Rajya Sabha seats are on sale. He had alleged that members are buying seats for as much as Rs 100 crore.He had also alleged that such Rajya Sabha members would not perform for the benefit of the poor.“A Rajya Sabha MP told me that he had a budget of Rs 100 crore to get into the Rajya Sabha. If people like this come into the Rajya Sabha, I am sure they won't do much for the poor,” he had said, while addressing a gathering in Jind, Haryana.

Birender Singh later retracted from his statement saying what he meant was that more people with monetary power were now emerging on the political sphere of the country."Whatever is appearing on TV is entirely a wrong version of what I said. I said that after the results of the Lok Sabha elections 2009, there were crorepati MPs. I said that money power is becoming more important,” he later claimed.

well-versed with the party’s viewpoints and counter the opponent accordingly. She also gave suggestions for the Assembly polls due in five states. “In states like Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh where we are in power, the workers should enumerate the various achievements of our governments while in Delhi and Rajasthan you should tell the people about the failures of the Congress there and at the Centre,” Swaraj said.

BJP strategy is to highlight issues affecting the women directly and price rise will be underscored prominently by the party. “Earlier rations were costly, now even milk, vegetables, power, water, education fees and medicines have become dearer... Even gas cylinders are being rationed now,” she said.

Swaraj also asked the BJP women workers to be ready for early polls. “Mission 2014 may even become Mission 2013 looking at the state of this government,” she said. Gadkari also charged that Congress is creating a fear psychosis in the minds of the Muslims that if BJP is voted to power it will do grave injustice to them. “They are giving this wrong impression for votebank politics... We follow a policy of neither appeasement nor discrimination. BJP is not against Muslims but against terrorism.” Noting that illegal

immigration from Bangladesh has reached alarming proportions, Gadkari said, “If this continues then in ten years time the Chief Minister of Assam will be a Bangladeshi.” He alleged that Congress-led UPA is indulging in all-round loot of the country. “The nation is on the verge of bankruptcy and soon we may have to pledge our gold,” he said. At the conclave BJP is emphasising on strengthening women through education, health, economic self-reliance and political empowerment.

Jayalalithaa to PM: Drop proposal to reintroduce NEET Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to drop the Centre’s move to reintroduce NEET and abide by the Supreme Court ruling, quashing the test for undergraduate and post graduate medical and dental courses.

Welcoming the judgement, she said it had finally brought to an end a long pending and vexatious issue relating to a policy by which students aspiring for medical and dental seats at UG and PG levels had to go through the ‘agony’ of an uncertain selection process which militated against their interest and the interests of Tamil Nadu.

“The majority judgement has rightly upheld all the valid objections raised by Tamil Nadu along with the contentions of the other petitioners. This judgement of the Honourable Supreme Court has

been widely welcomed”, she said in a letter to SinghHowever, instead of abiding by the judgement, a statement by union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad indicated that the Centre may move the Apex Court for a review of the judgement.

“This has again created confusion and frustration in the minds of thousands of students of Tamil Nadu who have al-

ready been covered by a fair and transparent admission policy laid down by the Government of Tamil Nadu which has been working well”, she said.

“Tamil Nadu strongly objects to any such fresh purported attempts by the Centre to seek a review of the judgement of the Supreme Court and efforts for reintroduction of NEET in any manner as it infringes upon the State¿s rights and admission policies to medical institutions in Tamil Nadu”, she said.“The reported move of the Union Health Minister in seeking to file a review petition before the Supreme Court of India to reintroduce NEET should be immediately dropped. The Government of India should accept the decision of the Supreme Court without seeking a review”, she said.