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Man died in Harwan Srinagar, Mar 22): A tree fell on Mubeen Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of New Theed while cutting trees at New Theed Nallah, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Harwan. He was shifted to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar where he succumbed to his injuries. (KNS)
Inside story Waqf waits for vice chairman, board of directors Audit report on assets yet top made public Srinagar, Mar 22: As the tenure of Waqf board’s Vice Chairman M.Y. Qadri and other Board’s directors ended on February 9, the government is yet to reconstitute the board, affecting the Board’s functioning. Besides failing to reconstitute the Board the government has failed to
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On Edit Page Down the memory lane During the last sixty three years people have witnessed many ups and down along with changes in life style. If one goes back to the era of sixties to eighties, all the changes which took place were very slow and silent with least glaring effect on the life. The population was very thin. Cities were within the reach that people would normally walk or use cycle and very rarely scooter. Car was used only by upper class. The sources of entertainment were limited to talkies, books, magazines and radio. Television came very late in seventies with limited hours transmission.
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Srinagar, Mar 22 (KNS): Two persons were injured in a road accident in Handwara. According to a statement issued to KNS, a platform truck without registration number hit and injured two pedestrians Bashir Ahmad Rather son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Neelipora and Insha Fayaz daughter of Fayaz Ahmad resident of Magam at Neelipora Magam,in the jurisdiction of See Accident On Page 11..
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Rajendra inaugurates Youth Promotional Coaching Camp in Jammu under CAP
Srinagar, Mar 22 (KNS): Eight structures were damaged in fire incidents across the valley, last evening. According to a statement issued to KNS, fire broke out in the residential house of Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Gani Bhat at Dangerpora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Anantnag. The fire also engulfed the three adjacent houses, resulting in the damage to all the four structures. Fire was brought under control by fire tenders and Police. Meanwhile, fire broke out in the shops of Sajad Ahmad See Fire On Page 11..
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24 Nominations filed for Jammu LS Constituency 13 nominations filed on last day
JAMMU, MARCH 22- In total twenty four candidates filed their nominations from the 6-Jammu Parliamentary Constituency. Today which was last date for filing the nominations, 13 candidates filed their nomination papers which included seven Independents and six from different political parties before RO-6-Jammu Parliamentary Constituency. Those who filed their nominations today include, Ritu Devi (Bahujan Samaj Party), Gursagar Singh (Socialistic Democratic Party), Mehar Manav Bhagat (Bharatiya Bahujan Party), Abdul Majid Chouhan (Independent), See LS On Page 11..
NC always advocated peaceful resolution of K Issue: Sagar Government ushered an era of peace, development in the State
Srinagar, 22nd March: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and a senior National Conference leader Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that the government has ensured holistic development of the state besides, ensuring that the people are economically as well as politically emancipated but PDP in a state of desperation and frustration is trying to hoodwink the people by spreading lies and false propaganda for their petty
political interests. The Minister was addressing public rally in the old city area of Khawaja Bazaar as a part of people to people contact programme. The largely attended rally was also attended by prominent persons of the area. Sagar said that the government has See Sagar On Page 11..
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PDP never bartered peoples’ aspiration for power: Mufti Asks people use ballot as a mean to change their destiny Jammu, Mar 22: Asking people use ballot as a mean to change their destiny, patron of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said his party is contesting Lok Sabha elections to give trusted and credible representatives to the people so that issues related to Jammu and Kashmir should be staunchly and stoutly highlighted in the Parliament. According to a statement issued to KNS, “Being one of the most important State of the country these is need that aspirations and wishes of the people of Jammu and Kashmir should be effectively taken up in the Parliament and only PDP candidates have potential to do so”, Mufti said while addressing functions in different areas of Jammu
city. In one function organized by MLA Darhal Ch Zulfikar at Mufti Mohmmad Sayeed’s Retd SSP Mohmmad Malik along with Azaz Hussain, Anwar Mirza, Fazeed Malik,
Gulam Mohmmad Malik, Gulam Mohmmad Malik, Tafail Hussain Malik, Afsar Malik Haji, Mohmmad Farooq Malik, Lal Hussain Malik, Mohmmad Arif Malik, Ch
Srinagar, Mar 22: The senior Congress leader and minister for health and medical education Taj Mohi-u-Din on Saturday took exception to Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP’s) admiration for BJP led NDA saying that Congress cannot stop PDP from joining Sangh Parivar if the party has decided so. “If the PDP has decided to join Sangh Parivar patronized BJP led NDA, how can we stop them. If they want to shun secularism and join communal and divisive forces how we can stop that,” Taj told KNS on phone. He said that if PDP has decided to leave secular credentials for the sake power, Congress has no locus to prevent them from joining the communal and fascist parties. “As is evident from the remarks they have made from the last few weeks, the PDP can go to any extent for power and
National Conference that courageously initiated the process of reconstruction and rehabilitation as early as in 1996. “While National Conference worked hard and succeeded in effecting a historic ceasefire and starting a dialogue with Hizbul Mujahidin in the most crucial and tumultuous phase of political turmoil in the Valley, most of the militant Commanders who came forward to talk were targeted and killed during the government of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.”
Srinagar, Mar 22: Stating that the Urdu language is one of the vital mediums of communication in Kashmir and the Sub-Continent, Jammu and Kashmir Urdu Council--an amalgam of various forums promoting Urdu language Saturday felicitated Vice Chancellor Kashmir University Prof Talat Ahmad for introducing Urdu academic Course at University’s South Campus. The felicitation function was
organized at VC’s secretariat at Kashmir University wherein several personalities promoting Urdu language in and outside the state were present. Chief Editor Kashmir News Service (KNS) Mohammad Aslam was the chief guest on the occasion while as Professor Margoob Banihali was the guest of honor. Chief Editor KNS felicitated Prof Talat See VC On Page 11..
He said: “How can the same Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and the same PDP that oversaw the annihilation of a moderate and reconciliatory element in the militant leadership now sing songs of peace and prosperity? Where was Mufti Sahab’s “healing touch” when he overtly or covertly approved the annihilation of those Militant Commanders?” The NC spokesman said: “Mufti has left a lot of vital questions See Mattu On Page 11..
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Pakistani national was made scapegoat on this incident: KPSS Srinagar, Mar 22: Accusing state government of being a mute spectator and using incidents like Nadimarag for political shields, Kashmir Pandit Sangharash Samiti (KPSS) a body of non migrant Kashmiri Pandits has claimed a Pakistani National was made scapegoat of this incident with a cover of weak investigation and evidences by the State Government.
According to a statement issued to KNS, Sanjay K. Tickoo, President (KPSS) has said that 11 years passed but nothing has been done to book the perpetrators of Nadimarag massacre. “…Except one Pakistani National was made scapegoat of this incident with a cover of weak investigation and evidences by the State See KPSS On Page 11..
Presents gallantry awards to defence personnel
New Delhi, Mar 22: President Pranab Mukherjee today gave away gallantry awards to defence personnel for their distinguished services. 15 personnel were conferred Param Vishist seva medals at a Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today. They include Lt Gen Ashok Singh of Infantary, Air Marshal Jaswinder Singh Chauhan of Air Force and Vice Admiral See Prez On Page 11..
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Slain teenager, 4 Muslim League activists booked for ‘attempt to murder’
it is no surprise for me,” Taj observed. The minister for health and medical education maintained the he is concerned that such remarks have been made by a mainstream party that claims to believe in secularism. “And iIf they want to break the secular fabric of the Jammu and Kashmir, how can we help,” Taj added. When asked that the same line See Taj On Page 11..
Initiatives of peace, reconciliation, reconstruction facilitated by NC: Mattu
VC KU felicitated on introducing Urdu course in South Campus
Shabir (NC), Gulam Rabani, Abdul Majid, Gulam Jeelani, Haji Mohmmad Tufail joined PDP. In another function held by senior leader Dhaman Bhasin at Hyderpura area of Janipur, Haji Hyder Ali, Haji Aziz alias Kaki, Haji Soubat Ali, Haji Nazir Ahmad, Haji Alamgir, Haji Yaqoub along with large number of NC workers joined PDP. Ch Hussain Ali Waffa, Ch Zulfikar, Ab Hamid Choudhary, R K Bali, Ashok Jogi, Bhutto Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad, Showkat Gujjar, Geeta Thakur, Ritu Gupta, Madhu Gandotra and others were present on the occasion. “We have fielded credible and most trusted candidates in the Lok Sabha elections so as to give voice See Mufti On Page 11..
If PDP wants to join Sangh Parivar, Congress cannot stop it: Taj
‘PDP has openly started aligning with NDA’ Srinagar, Mar 22: National Conference spokesman, Junaid Mattu has said the PDP has openly started aligning itself with the Modi led NDA and it is important to place on record that the main initiatives of peace, reconciliation and reconstruction in the state have always been taken or facilitated singularly by the National Conference with support sought from successive Governments in New Delhi. According to a statement issued to KNS, Mattu has said that it was the
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Srinagar, March 22: A teenage boy who was shot dead last week in Kashmir’s Naidkhai town, along with four Hurriyat Conference activists, have been booked for attempt to murder, sources said on Saturday. Police had said that a group of youth had attacked a police vehicle on March 14 and they had fired in air in self defense. Farhat Ahmad Dar, 18, had received a bullet in his heart, during the protest and had died while on way to hospital. Police on Saturday
booked Dar and four Hurriyat Conference activists for attempt to murder in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Official sources told GNS that on March 14, last week, the personals of Indian Reserve Police (IRP) of 8th Battalion fired upon a group of protesters who tried to set ablaze their vehicle in Main Chowk Naidkhai. The FIR mentions that Dar was a part of the mob that tried to set ablaze a police vehicle. In the firing incident, Dar was killed See Naidkhai On Page 11..
Mufti’s basic policy on Kashmir a right concept from a wrong man: PC Srinagar, Mar 22: Salamuddin Bajad, People’s Conference nominee for Baramullah parliamentary constituency has termed Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s idea for a basic policy on Kashmir by all political parties in New Delhi as a right concept by a wrong man. According to a statement issued to KNS, he said Mufti alluded to the lacking credibility on the part of the PDP to match the proposal and carry it forward. Terming it nothing beyond a hypocritical vote garnering PR stint he said while the Delhi backed twin oligarchies (PDP NC) may have forgotten their pasts, the Political memory of Kashmiri’s is not that short lived. “Their self-delusionary slogans of change may dupe their own conscience but do little to paper over the politics of ‘continuity’ of betrayal that these parties have been practicing in Kashmir for so long.” Commenting on the proposal he said , for a party created by New Delhi to fracture the Kashmiri vote bank and make New Delhi’s presence a permanent feature of the political construct in Kash-
mir what credibility will that party hold to represent Kashmir in New Delhi. “A party representing their (New Delhi) interests in Kashmir how will it be taken seriously to represent the interests of Kashmiri’s. A party whose patron in chief is on record having endorsed the role of the Indian Army in the Kunan Posh Pora Rape on the floor of the parliament, with what integrity will that person or member of his party now plead the case of the Kashmiri’s on that very same floor of parliament.” Bajad said that for a party whose Patron in chief advised the slapping of the abhorred AFSPA in Kashmir which gives the security forces blanket immunity to prey on as many Kashmiri lives as they will, with what moral authority will they be able to plead the Kashmiri case in parliament. A party who advised and facilitated the designation of Jagmohan as the Governor of Kashmir unleashing a ‘reign of Terror’ on its inhabitants, what vantage point will that party enjoy to create a consensus on Kashmir. See PC On Page 11..
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LS Jugal Kishore (Bharatiya Janta Party), Kavinder Gupta (Bharatiya Janta Party), Hari Chand Jalmeria (JKNPP), Mohammad Abbas Khan (Independent), Dr Karan Kumar Gupta (Independent), Perseen Singh (Independent), Mohammad Imtiaz (Independent), Ashok Kumar (Independent) and Satish Poonchi (Independent) for Elections to the House of the People from the 6- Jammu Parliamentary Constituency.
Mufti to the people of Jammu and Kashmir”, he said and reminded the gathering that PDP had proved that it was the only credible voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “Unlike other political parties PDP has never bartered aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for the sake of power”, he said and reminded that despite having just 16 MLAs in 2002 PDP had scripted a new chapter in the history of J&K and restored dignity and honour of the people Jammu and Kashmir. “It was result of our convictions that successive governments at New Delhi supported whenever steps we had taken during our tenure”, he said and reminded that previous NDA regime headed by Atal Behari Vajpayee and present UPA government headed by Dr Manmohan Singh have endorsed PDP’s view points on Kashmir. He further said that his party has pioneered a political and economic agenda to establish sustainable peace in the subcontinent and to fulfill the wishes and aspirations of all regions and sub-regions of the State. “Establishing lasting peace and to consolidate the reconciliation process is on the top of the agenda of PDP”, he, adding "Our party, through its pro-peace policies, has consolidated reconciliation process and facilitated the efforts of establishing peace in this region". “Attaining power is not the only aim of PDP. We, with the support of the people, want to change the present ineffective system”, he said and added that it was aim of the PDP to establish a system where every sections of the society would get equal opportunities of development and upliftment. Terming PDP as a movement to change destiny of the people, Mufti said that his party has emerged as strong and credible voice of the people of Jammu and Kashmir because common masses have faith on this party. “The pro people visionary agenda of the party is formulated by incorporating wishes and aspirations of all sections of the society and we never compromised with our agenda for attaining power”, he said and reminded when PDP-Congress coalition was formed in 2002, PDP’s agenda was prominently incorporated in the Common Minimum Programme (CMP) of the government. (KNS)
Prez Niranjan Kumar Nadella. Three Kirti Chakra awards were also given and the recipients are Lt Commander Abhilash Tomy, Major Mahesh Kumar and Wing Commander Darryl Castelino. Castelino was awarded posthumously for his role in operation Rahat in Uttarakhand where his chopper crashed with 20 personnel on board after he had helped in rescuing lives of more than 80 people. Mahesh Kumar of Punjab Regiment got the award for his gallant acts in counter-insurgency operations in Jammu and Kashmir where he killed 4 terrorists in three separate incidents. Caption Abhilash Tomy received the Kirti Chakra for completing world voyage on his sail ship non-stop and without any external support in 151 days. Two Uttam Yudh seva medals and 10 Shaurya Chakra awards were also conferred to the defence personnel. Vice President Mohd Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Defence Minister A K Antony and Congress President Sonia Gandhi were among the dignitaries present on the occasion.
Sagar ushered an era of peace and development in the state, which has induced a sense of fear in the minds of the opposition party which is now resorting to political gimmickry to further their ulterior political motives. He said that this party has always believed in deceit and deception and have always preferred their interests over those of the state. Referring to the steps initiated by the government for withdrawal of AFSPA, Sagar said that considerable progress has been achieved in this regard. He said that PDP is trying to mislead the people of the state by saying that they also worked for it but a senior leader of the party has said that they have never ever written to the Centre for its withdrawal in a recent interview. Taking a dig on the recent statement of PDP regarding resolution of K issue, Sagar said that National Conference has always advocated for the peaceful resolution of the K-issue and have been honest in this regard and people are well aware of the stand of National Conference whereas PDP always believe in lip service. He said that they don't utter a single word in the Parliament when they were given a chance while as National Conference made its stand crystal clear
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Naidkhai while three others had sustained injuries. After the incident, police then lodged an open FIR 61/2014 under section 307 (attempt to murder) RPC and District administration ordered probe and had appointed Additional District Magistrate as enquiry officer. “During the investigations, police booked Dar and four Muslim League activists in the FIR for creating Law and Order problem after it was revealed that a group of Hurriyat protesters was found involved in all the mess,” a police official involved in the probe told GNS. He identified the booked activists as Showkat Hakeem of Rakh Hajin, Assadullah Parray of Hajin, Mehrajud-Din Nanda of Hajan, Sajad Ahmad Nawoo of Naidkhai both activists of Muslim League – which is a constituent of Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani. . The official said that on the very first of the incident an open FIR had been lodged in the incident and subsequently the charges under section 307, 148, 149, 152, 336 and 427 RPC have been registered against the ML activists. (GNS)
Mattu about his devious and murderous role during political turmoil in Kashmir unanswered perhaps misguided into thinking that Kashmiris have forgotten the dreaded and brutal Mufti of the early ‘90s who broke all records of massacres, systemic repression and gross human rights violations. Mufti before speaking about the people and history of Srinagar should come clean on his alleged ‘deliberate negligence’ that resulted in the assassination of Shaheed Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Farooq during the tenure of Mufti as the Home Minister of India.” He said: “PDP is free to align with even the RSS or the VHP since they have a democratic right to forge alliances without worrying about the sentiments of the people they tragically and falsely claim to represent.” However, he added that PDP should know that the people of Kashmir are conscious to the well established fact that PDP was invented and established by the BJP to weaken, fragment and bifurcate the voice and representation of the people of J&K.” “As Mufti Sahib is understandably trying to repay the favour of 1999 in 2014, while gauging the reverential statements of praise for Modi that have come from Mehbooba Mufti and Muzaffar Baig, it’s evident beyond doubt that PDP has now decided to act as the State Wing of a Modi-led BJP in 2014,” he added. (KNS)
VC Ahmad VC KU for the introduction of Urdu academic courses at varsity’s south campus, while as Professor Margoob Banihali stated that the steps taken by the Kashmir University authorities for the promotion of Urdu language are commendable. He urged that more serious steps must be taken so that Urdu could be started in KU’s north and Kupwara campuses. On this occasion, Prof Talat Ahmad while appreciating the concerns of the Urdu council for the promotion of the language stated that the Urdu academic course introduced in the south campus shall be pursued with the most serious effort and that this year 1650 students have applied for the PG Urdu course and among the
KPSS Government. Rest is still a mystery,” Tickoo has said. He has added that Kashmir’s resistance movement against India have given Kashmiri Pandits bullet ridden bodies and exodus as a gift for being neutral and peace loving community. “In addition to that the State Government, which for obvious reasons is run by Kashmiri’s itself have remained spectators and have used these incidents as their political shields as and when required. Till date none of the perpetrators has been punished, rather than stories are made to satisfy that the alleged perpetrators have been killed in encounters of which, in real, no record exists.” Tickoo has observed that Nadimarag is one of these incidents, which happened on the intervening night of 22-23 March, 2003, as an example that has torn apart the claim of fake “Kashmiryat” which is being boasted by everyone in Kashmir whether from mainstream or separatist camp. Tickoo said that an incident in which 24 Kashmiri Pandits where ‘cold boldly killed by the men with arms holding the flag of so called resistance’. “An incident in which innocent victims were those who continued to live at their places even after majority of the community left the Kashmir Valley because of forced exodus. An incident, in which victims were from the age group of three years to 80 years,” the KPSS said. KPSS has urged all the World Human Right Organizations to treat Kashmiri Pandits as Humans also and advocate on behalf of this miniscule community before the Local Civil Societies and State/Central Government as all the offices have lost their credibility with respect to the issues related to the Kashmiri Pandits living in the Valley. The KPSS has decided that “Samadhis “ of the Nadimarag victims will be built at their respective occurrence places where the names of the victims will be carved to remembers for the times immortal. (KNS)
PC “For a party who suffers from a major credibility crisis within Kashmir as well wherein each period of instability is somehow perceived to be associated with foul play on their part be it the instability faced by their coalition partner-the Azaad government or during the 2010 crisis where it was largely rumoured to being instigated by PDP to depose the NC government on what basis of credibility will this party espouse the Kashmiri case in New Delhi.” The PC leader said that by sending in suspect representatives like these to New Delhi it in extension casts aspersions and suspicion on the entire Kashmiri people. “The same being the case with NC wherein it used its much touted Autonomy report only to win more personal political concessions from New Delhi and to keep the separatists away from talks.” He said that as parliamentarians it stayed in coalition with the BJP in the face of the Muslim carnage of Gujrat in 2002 and was constantly apologetic on the part of the security forces even in the face of rising ‘genocides’ on their hands. It is time to break this cycle of alien representation and send in true representatives
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PHE GROUND WATER DIVISION SRINAGAR PHE GROUND WATER DIVISION SRINAGAR Public Notice Public Notice
The quality of Ground Water in Achand Saidapora Srinagar has been evaluated and found not fit for The quality of Ground Water in Achand Saidapora Srinagar has been evaluated and found not fit for drinking purposes. General public is advised not to use under Ground Water for drinking purposes as per drinking purposes. General public is advised not to use under Ground Water for drinking purposes as the water testtest report. The test report in the thesaid saidnotice. notice. per the water report. The test reportalso alsopublished published in Sd/- Executive Engineer, Engineer, Sd/- Executive PHE Ground Water Division PHE Ground Water Division Srinagar
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SAMPLE ANALYSED AT: Training Centre Cum PHYSICO-CHEMICAL WATER ANALYSIS Description: District Level Laboratory, Zainakote Source : Tube Well . SAMPLE ANALYSED AT Training Centre Cum District Level Place of Collection : Achan, Saidpora near Municipal land fill Laboratory, Zainakote Status : Raw water . Laboratory Ref No ST Sample Forwarded / Collected byDescription : AEE PHE Drilling Sub Div. 1 Scheme . PHE Ground Water Division Source
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RESULTS MAX. PERMISSIBLE TOLERANCE 80 120 160 240 LIMITS LIMITS feet feet feet feet N.T.U 56300 54750 53900 45600 <10 10 Hazens Not recordable 5.0 25 Highly objectionable Unobjectionable 7.35 7.40 7.45 7.50 6.5-8.5 8.5 ml/1 550ml/l mg/1 600 650 700 740 500 2000 µs/cm 857 928 1000 1057 mg/1 500 536 610 658 200 600 mg/1 200 220 234 256 200 1000 mg/1 1.2 1.1 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 mg/1 60 54 48 45 mg/1 32 28 24 22 mg/1 298 306 321 335 200 600 mg/1 1.25 1.4 1.5 1.6 0.3 0.3 mg/l 140 158 165 169 75 200 mg/l 36.6 38.2 42.1 43.4 30 150 mg/l 0.073 0.065 0.061 0.050 None Traces 5 10 12 15 45 45 mg/l >1.5 >1.5 >1.5 >1.5 0.05 0.5 mg/l 0.016 0.014 0.013 0.010 0.1 0.5 mg/l 15 11 9 8.7 0.5 5.0 mg/l 4.7 4.3 3.5 3.2 0.01 0.05 mg/l 2.98 2.58 2.25 1.98 4.0 10 mg/l 0.080 0.068 0.064 0.055 0.01 0.05 UNITS
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has been adopted by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chairman Hurriyat Conference (M), Taj said: “Everybody can make his opinion. I cannot comment on his statements. Since I do not believe in his political belief I cannot respond to Mirwaiz’s remarks on BJP-led NDA.” Echoing Taj’s opinion, Ali Mohmmad Sagar, National Conference senior leader and minister for rural development alleged that PDP changes political colors from time to time. “Sometimes they praise UPA and sometimes they admire Mr Vajpayee. They do not have any perfect political ideology. PDP can do anything for power.” On Mirwaiz’s remarks Sagar said that people are free to express their opinions. “But in what context the Hurriyat (M) chairman has praised BJP led NDA, I think Mirwaiz will be in a better position to elaborate.” (KNS)
selected ones 50 will be admitted to the south Campus. The VC added that a permanent faculty will be recruited so that the course could be introduced with a zeal and zest. Professor Bashir Ahmad Nehvi, Dr Mansoor, Professor Nasir Mirza, Sultan-ul-Haq Shaheedi were also present on the occasion. (KNS)
symbolizing and identifying the pain and sufferings of the common Kashmiri’s and having the ability to bring about true change and empowerment for them. (KNS)
Fire Bhat son of Ghulam Hassan and Aijaz Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Akbar residents of Sholipora. In this incident both the shops gutted completely. Fire was brought under control by fire tenders and Police. In another incident, fire broke out in the residential house of Ghulam Hassan Sheikh resident of Gopal Pora Tengpora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Anantnag. The structure got partially damaged in this incident. In another fire incident, fire broke out in the shop of Ali Mohammad Kumar at Nadihal, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bandipora. In this incident the shop got partially damaged. (KNS)
Accident Police Station Handwara. Both the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)
Waqf waits for vice chairman, board of directors
Audit report on assets yet top made public Srinagar, Mar 22 (KNS): As the tenure of Waqf board’s Vice Chairman M.Y. Qadri and other Board’s directors ended on February 9, the government is yet to reconstitute the board, affecting the Board’s functioning.Besides failing to reconstitute the Board the government has failed to make joint audit committee report on Waqf assets public.It has also reliably been learnt that the government is in a fix over the issue whether Qadri’s be granted extension as the vice chairman of the Board or for a fresh appointment for the post. Sources told KNS that the government is yet to take a call on appointment of board directors as well.After taking reins of power in the state, the NC-Congress coalition while appointing vice chairman for Waqf board, also constituted the panel of board of directors so that Waqf’s normal functioning does not hamper.Pertinently, the Chief Minister is the chairman of the Waqf while as Abdul Rahim Rather, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Shiekh Gulam Rasool, Dr Mehrajud-din, Mohi-ud-din Matoo, Molvi Showkat Hussain Keng, Molvi Riyaz Hamdani and Nusrat Andrabi were nominated as board of directors. University of Kashmir
Office of the Dean Academic Affairs CIRCULAR
In continuation to this office circular of even No. dated 20.12.2013, it is again notified for the information of the candidates aspiring to apply for admission to MBA/ MFC/MTHM/ BBA MBA (5 years Integrated) and B.Tech courses of the University of Kashmir that the admission to the said courses shall be based on the following criteria/ policy. 1. The admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA)/ Master of Finance and Control (MFC)/Master of Travel and Hospitality Management (MTHM) programmes shall be made on the basis of three components latest valid CMAT Score obtained by a candidate, Group discussion and Interview. 2. The admission to BBA-MBA (5 year IMBA) programme shall be made on UGAT Score and performance in qualifying examination, Group discussion and Interview. 3. The admission to B.Tech course shall be made on the basis of the latest JEE Main (Paper-I) Score of 2014 4. The admission to M.Pharm programme shall be made on the basis of the latest GPAT score. 5. The University shall conduct the Group discussion and Interview separately for MBA, MFC, MTHM and BBA-MBA (IMBA) courses. The candidates desirous to seek admission to the above mentioned courses must appear in the CMAT/UGAT/JEE/GPAT examinations and submit Score Cards as and when admission notification for these courses is issued by the University. No.F (AdmisSd/sion-2014) DAA/ (Muzamil Masood Mattoo) KU/14/ET-35 Assistant Registrar Dated: 17.03.2014 (Academic Affairs)
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SRINAGAR | SUNDAY, MARCH | 23 | 2014
Rajendra inaugurates Youth Promotional Coaching Camp in Jammu under CAP JAMMU, MARCH 22: A the Special DGP said that the other districts enabling them week long Youth Promotional programme comprises several to understand each other. He Coaching Camp was inauguschemes for the promotion of said that various games have rated by Special Director Genyouth in sports and cultural been included in the camp to eral of Police, Mr. K. Rajendra arena. The schemes are also promote the talent of the parKumar at Gulshan Ground taken in hands for uplifting ticipants in these disciplines. here this morning. the down trodden sections He also lauded the efforts of The camp is a part of of the society and physically organizers for ensuring the JKP’s Civic Action Programme challenged people, he added. participation of 400 boys (CAP) wherein more than 400 Mr. Rajendra said that from district Kathua, Samba, boys from far-flung areas of JKP, besides its professional Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Doda, the State will be participating policing, has been organiz- Udhampur, Kupwara, Ganderin it. ing many sports and cultural bal, Srinagar, Jammu, AnantSpeaking on the occaevents in twin capital cities nag, Pulwama and Baramulla. sion, Mr. Rajendra highlighted and other districts of the State. Earlier, the Additional the role of youth in the develThe progamme has proved Director General of Police, opment of society. He said that quite useful for the people, es- (Armed), J&K, Mr. S. M. Sahai, sports enhance mental and pecially the youth, providing who is also the Organizing physical ability of the youth, them a platform to showcase Secretary of the Camp, dishone their talent in different their hidden talent. closed that the event has been capacities. The discipline and Mr. Rajendra advised organized for the boys of the spirit of team work enable the participating youth to age group of (14 to 19) years, LoneaNews Khan News Agency Ganderbal youth to lead towards rightAgency Kangan seize the opportunity and take chosen from various educaGulzar News Agency Soura Zahid Book Depot Chadoora direction, said Mr. Rajendra. benefit of the experiences in tional institutions of down Tariq on News Bashir News Agency Nowhatta Deliberating theAgency Hawal different games. He said that trodden areas of the State. Ali News Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal Chowk aim and objective Muzaffar of Civic Acthe occasion provides them an He said more than 400 youth Abdullah News Agency Lal Chowk Sikendar News Agency Lal Chowk tion Programme undertaken opportunity to interact with are participating in different Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan by Jammu and Kashmir Police, their colleagues belonging to games. Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora Bhat News Agency Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar Dar News Agency Beerwah Bashir News Agency Sumbal Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem News Agency Pattan Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore Altaf News Agency Pulwama Javaid News Agency Qazigund JAMMU, MARCH 22-As part of es will preside over different sesThe conference being held at K GANDERBAL, MARCH 22: Jeelani News Agency Baramulla News Agency Sopore its G.M series of language conferenc- sions of the conference. L Saigal Hall will begin with two News Agency Kupwara News Agency es, Sultan J&K Academy of Art,Handwara Culture & Pertinently, the series of con- soulful ghazals being sung by faIn an attempt toShah make Ganderbal town ecologiYounis News Agency Langate Sheikh News Agency Islamabad Languages is organizing a 2-day ferences started in November mous singer Dharmesh Nargotra. cally viable and clean, Municipality Committee Reshi News Agencydrive Islamabad Three Way Newshere Agency Tral Urdu Conference The conference will Ganderbal initiated a cleanliness with the Agency Agency on Badru MarchNews 24 and 25 in Bijbehara conclude with an Alldredging of Trout Turray NallahNews which runsTral through the News Agency Kulgam Maliknoted News Agency which writersArwani Jammu Urdu Mushiara on heart of GanderbalRahi town. andShaheen scholars willAgency par- Kargil March 25. Agency Byepass News This Rah wasNews stated by the District De-
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DDC Ganderbal Kick-starts “Clean Ganderbal” drive
velopment Commissioner Ganderbal, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez. He said that once the dredging of the Nallah would be completed, the focus would be shifted on other areas of the town where extensive sanitation and cleanliness will be conducted. District Development Commissioner Ganderbal in conversation with the local residents appealed them to be environment friendly and cooperate with the administration in making Ganderbal one of the cleanest towns in the Valley. He also thanked them for the cooperation they have shown in making Ganderbal a polythene free town.
ticipate. The topic of the conference is Urdu ‘Poetry in Jammu & Kashmir’. The conference will be spread over three paper reading sessions excluding the inaugural session where keynote paper will be read out by noted researcher and writer Mohammad Yusuf Taing. Prominent writers and authors of different languag-
2012 has seen conferences held in Kashmiri, Dogri, Panjabi, Hindi, Pahari and Gojri languages so far.
Writers and scholars who will read out papers on different forms of Urdu poetry in J&K during the conference include Prof. Zahoor ud Din, Ghulam Nabi Khayal, Prof Qudoos Javaid, Dr. Sukh Chain, Prof Asadullah Wani, Dr. Ayaz Nazki, Dr. Liaqat Jafri, Dr. Nazir Azad, Dr. Premi Romani, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani and Dr. Mohammad Lateef Mir.
NABARD organizes Agri-clinic and Agri-business camp at Town Hall BUDGAM, MARCH 22: National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) organized today workshop on ACABC at Town Hall Budgam. The audience comprised mainly of agriculture Graduate students and progressive farmers from Budgam district. This camp was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Er. Ijaz Ahmad Bhat, District Development Manager (DDM) NABARD Budgam, Mr. Zubair Wasil, Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Centre (FLCC) Coordinator, Lead District Manager Budgam, Chief Agriculture Officer and Director, Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI). The Camp was inaugurated by DDM NABARD with an introduction about NABARD
Seminar on biodiversity conservation held at Srinagar SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: A seminar on biodiversity conservation was held here today under the Chairmanship of Prof. (Dr.) G.Q. Allaqaband. Participants drawn from various district addressed the seminar. They highlighted the need for awareness generation among common masses regarding various environmental issues.Dr. Allaqaband on this occasion said that living beings need air, water, food, sunlight and favourable temperature.Regarding threat to biodiversity, Dr. Allaqaband said that the environment suffers from deforestation, soil erosion, water scarcity, loss of agri production and loss of traditional knowledge, culture and local health practices. He further said that we must have right hand of people for promoting of good agri production, availability of irrigation and pure drinking water resources and also to enhance health security.
Additional DC seizes 33 bags of polythene at Bla BARAMULLA, MARCH 22: As many as 33 bags full of polythene were seized during a market checking by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla today, worth Rs. 2.80 lakh.Additional Deputy Commissioner on this occasion appealed people not to use polythene as polythene is injurious to health.
DEO, Bla organizes SVEEP Camp BARAMULLA, MARCH 22: An awareness camp on Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was held at Baramulla, under the chairmanship of District Election Officer, ( Deputy Commissioner ) Baramulla, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone.The camp was attended by senior officers of Civil and Police administration, besides other related agencies.More than 300 volunteers and youth were acquainted with significance of SVEEP.
genesis and its scheme in development of rural economy. He made aware students and other persons who were present about self-employment and banking facilities for common people in district Budgam. The initiation of developmental activities and the benefits of financial literacy and its impact of economic activities were stressed by him. FLC Coordinator Mr. A.H Rafique attended the workshop and spoke on the occasion about banking facility and its various facilities provided by banking system for growth of economy. DDM NABARD Budgam introduced the concept of Agriclinic and Agri-business scheme and its benefits to participants. There is a loan along with subsidy available to agriculture student who are interested in forming ACABC centre. This
will boost agriculture and Selfemployment in district. Budgam is hub for vegetable cultivation and agriculture activities, so ACABC Centre will boost these all activities and people will get latest and modern technology and products at their own district with the help of ACABC Centre. He explained in detail the concept Self-Help Group, Benefit of forming the SelfHelp Groups, various central sponsored schemes and other facilities in farm and nonfarm sector which include Kissan Credit Card and Swarojgar Credit Card. The LDM stated that the banking machinery was geared up to address the challenge of financial literacy and financial inclusion and was involving all stakeholders in the process.
HOROSCOPE Aries
March 21-April 19
Allow your eager and restless nature to express itself in ways other than through the spoken word, Aries. Show someone that you care through your gentle touch or a big bear hug. Hold on a little bit more tightly than you might normally. There’s an unspoken understanding that comes when you communicate through nothing but pure silence. Work on developing this kind of connection with those closest to you.
Taurus April 20-May 20
This is a terrific day for you, Taurus. You should find that your relationships, especially with men, go exceptionally well. Your tender and extremely sensitive nature is finally being recognized as the treasure chest it is. There are many times in which this type of personality is seen as weak, yet today is one of those times in which you’re given the full credit you deserve.
Gemini May 21-June 21
A selfish attitude on your part won’t be tolerated today, regardless of the circumstances, Gemini. Don’t make it worse for yourself by pretending that you don’t notice others’ hurt feelings. People are likely to be extra sensitive today, so be careful about trying to impose your will on someone who really wants nothing more than an ear to talk to and a shoulder to cry on.
Cancer June 22-July 22
You could find the hardest person to face is you, Cancer. You tend toward introspection, and you may find yourself shrinking into self-recrimination. You could analyze the important people in your life and yet fail to address the one you really need to look at – you. As you continually strive for perfection, give yourself proper credit. Do something nice for yourself today.
Leo
July 23-August 22 Take advantage of the creative energy in the air today, Leo. Keep your hands moving and your imagination flowing toward something fun and artistic. If you begin to doubt your work, you may fall down a spiral of creative blockage. Don’t get into the habit of constantly judging the quality or outcome of your work. Give yourself free rein to open up and explore whatever comes to mind.
Virgo
August 23-September 22
Your sixth sense is right on target, Virgo, so trust your instincts today. You’re likely to connect with someone in a wonderful partnership that will help you foster the very plan you want to develop now. Stay close to those things that resonate strongly with your morals. The answer is in front of you; you don’t have to search too far afield in order to find it.
Libra
September 23-October 23 Take a break from your routine, Libra. You might feel like you’re leading an army into battle as you strive for new adventures and conquer new realms. Make sure you take a bit of time out today to stop and let your troops rest. You deserve a little rest yourself. Use this moment of stillness to form your plan of attack so you’re sure about how to proceed.
Scorpio
October 24-November 21 The key for you is to minimize your daily drama as much as possible, Scorpio. You may not realize how much you cripple yourself by the way you exaggerate every aspect of your life. Try not to give so much of your attention to things that really don’t matter much. Petty jealousy and gossip about other people’s lives are especially irrelevant in your world.
Sagittarius November 22-December 21
Be careful of advertising yourself as someone who is so strong and mentally competent that you’re capable of handling everything, Sagittarius. Take note that the strongest mule on the trail usually ends up carrying the most weight. Your emotions are more sensitive than you may think, and certainly more than you demonstrate to others. Be honest about the way you feel and not just the way you think.
Capricorn December 22-January 19
Divisional Commandant HG Kashmir urges for rendering service to society SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: A Civil Defence meeting was held at Regional Civil Defence Control Centre, Kothi Bagh Srinagar here today under the Chairmanship of S.P Divisional Commandant Home Guards (HG), Kashmir, Mr. Romesh Kumar Bhat. The meeting was attended by the Chief Warden Civil Defence Srinagar Mr. Omer K. Nedou, Dy. Chief Warden, Mr. Mauzam Bakshi and other Divisional Wardens and Volunteers. The Divisional Commandant emphasized on all the Wardens to gear up the Civil Defence activities and make the warden service vibrant and active to meet any eventuality.All the Divisional Wardens were directed to review the functioning of Civil Defence set up in their respective divisions and ensure the active participation of the Civil Defence corps in each activity so that their services could be effectively utilized during any emergency. The Chief Warden ensured that they will review the Civil Defence set up and ensure effective activation of Civil Defence services in Srinagar. At last the Divisional Commandant asked the Wardens and volunteers to be in a state of preparedness for the service to the society for a noble cause, which is the prime role of the Civil Defence Organization.
Power shutdown on March 24 SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: According to Power Controller, Power Development Department, Kashmir, in order to carry out laying and stringing work of conductor of 220 KV Wagoora Mir Bazar Transmission Line, power supply from the 33 KV line of Newa shall be affected on March 24, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Things should flow well for you today with very little effort on your part, Capricorn. Take note that if any quarrel arises, it’s an indication that the person you’re arguing with isn’t necessarily the right person to deal with or confide in. Emotional issues are likely to be the hardest ones to overcome, but this shouldn’t be a problem for you. You have the ability to work through these like a pro.
Aquarius January 20-February 18
This is meant to be a nice, relaxing day, so treat it as such, Aquarius. There’s no need for you to plan any great strategy at this time. Try to take it easy and not indulge in any unnecessary stress. This is your time to enjoy the moment. Don’t tax your mind by overanalyzing everything that comes your way. Go with the flow and have a great time regardless of what you end up doing.
Pisces
February 19-March 20 Your sensual nature is heightened, Pisces, and you’ll find yourself engaged in tender moments and languid peacefulness in the company of others. Soothe your soul by letting yourself slip into situations that give you the emotional freedom to do or say whatever comes to mind. Life should be like a love poem written by a great master. Accept the good energy that comes your way.
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An people alarming signal for society have witnessed many ups he situation as reand down along with changes in The number of heart and cancer allilife style. If gards one goespre-poll back to the era patients Kashmir isconinof sixtiesintothe eighties, all valley the changes ance between which took place were very slow and creasing at gress an alarming rate day by and effect national silent least fatal glaring on the day. Sowith far, these diseases used to conference is now life. The population was very thin. be treated aswithin fallout ofreach urbanization, Cities were the that peovery clear and the two parties food habits and sedentary lifestyle. ple would normally walk or use cycle have decided to go together if But unfortunately, this is spreading and very rarely scooter. Car was used theybywant register their of only class. The sources enin ruralupper areasto too. During the lastwin few in some parliamentary contertainment were limited to talkies, years, the number and of patients sufferbooks, magazines radio. Televistituencies in the state. The ing from theselate life intaking diseases sion came very seventies with chief minister Omer Abdulvisiting Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of limited hours transmission. Youths lah had very categorically said mostly used to read novels, magazines Medical Science has increased many borrowing from public libraries. They that Athere ispopulation no alternative but fold. major of the valley were so engrossed with the habbit to go for alliance withofthe conhas to spend a large chunk their in-of reading books that even while taking gresson that his come medication for grave diseaslunch orparty. dinner He theysaid were seen holdparty willtogether. never go any poll ing book, magazine ormore newspaper es fora years Thefor miserin their hands. Those days Radio was pactcondition with BJP lead NDA.class He able is those of middle the favorite companion of everybodyfamilies who have to meet to thejoin exsaid that it is necessary young or old. People would gather at penditures by listen their agriculture land, hands congress one placewith and to newsbecause especialproperty selling jewelry or by taking ly during war times. Can people both the parties are already inof old generation forget the famous proloan. As perboth reports main cause coalition at the Centre and gramme “Binaca Geet Mala” from Raattributed for the spread of evident these fain the state. Now it Amin is dio Cylone compered by Siyani tal diseases isFarmaish” stressthey alongonwill with other that in kiJammu have or”Aap Sundays. factors .the cases breast cancer too How romantic it of used to be to listen to face formidable BJP which to radio in the summer afternoons as are on higher side asbecause comparedoftothe the is strengthened people would close doors, put curtains other parts of the country in the recandidature Narinder down and listen of to songs of Lata Modi Mocent past.Rafi The stress protein richJi,food hammad and Asha Bhosle with as PM and in Kashmir the causPDP salty tea etc.One could benever prominent close eyes. can forget those has packets of of support es forstrong this increase but lack awaresweet memories of past when life was and may cause big upsets so peaceful and comfortable. Gradualness amongst the women especially ly that is Tea, Telephone and teleif 3-Ts congress and national conin the villages is taking its toll. Early vision made life complicated. Indusference do not go together. Still detection means early cure. Butin due trialization brought revolution the PDP has the chance of going to manyand social hesitant thebecame womena society thereafter man neck neck the congress walking machine. Ripple effects indo notto speak outwith very easily and of take dustrialization started being felt on the NC alliance. the anit lightly whichMeanwhile aggravates the situasociety. People shallowed themselves nouncement of reports, Congress partion. As per expert the breast and open society was now confined cancer isstart going to double in ty drawing thatinitIndia will election to rooms and its people clingnext four years. Now this type of caning to television sets. But the decade campaign with the union health from nineties thousand brought cer has overtaken cervical cancer. The minister G toN.two Azad alongwith tremendous changes. It happened so cost curing this deadlySaif disease may the of PCCI ud Din sudden thatpresident left everybody stunned vary from 10-15 thousand toIt 3-4indilacsof Sozin from 13th ofthe March. and lurch. With introduction per month on the stage information technology, the scenario cates that depending on one side congress changed to this extent that one could and gravity of disease.the Almost all is trying to the bridge differnot identify oneself. The advent of cell the regions of the world are affected ences sweeped between its the leaders andof phones away very calm by these diseases. life. Now one finds everybody clinging on the other side it is not taking The time has come together. when theWith society to mobiles for hours the the electoral battlecaring in J&K very as well as thetime health agencies passage of the mobiles started havlightly. state this time ing all features likehas access to email, has to the riseThe to the occasion for fighting about 70 lakh voters which will push mail, internet, messaging and against these grave this diseases by awakwhat not. No doubt contraption is use their franchise to elect six ening the masses to change life very useful. One can access their anybody members from The style avoid selfthe medication .The at anyand time wherever he state. or she likes. valley itself has 36 lakh voters But at the same time it has detached awareness camps should be organand people from othanddistanced voters in theeach entire ised inthese the remotest area where meder. Earlier face to face interaction was state will decide thenil. fate ofmore the ical facilities are almost The the most powerful medium of commucandidates phases. Elabstunning partin of five the serious situation nication. But this modern gadget has bewitched every soul to the extent that is there security are thousands of medical orate arrangements they survive without this. shops whichnot sell medicines without are would needed as the separatists You go to anywhere whether market, the prescription of themall doctors, rathhave already issued poll boyrestaurant, shopping or on the er suggest medicines and the gullible cott calls andfind there may beclinging some roads, we will everybody patients medicines till it mobile the ear with one hand and kind ofonconsume unpleasant things here talking endlessly. Sometimes it makes turns otherwise and patients have to or there which can create fear one apprehensive that they may not be rushed to theofhospitals where it is in the minds theelbow voters. Howsuffer from cell phone instead of too late. As it is the consumption of tennis elbow. The things have reached ever, keeping in view the panmedicines in thethat valley much highto such a elections climax theis domestic helpchayat the voters may er also demands that a cellphone er as compared to othernumbers parts ofwith the again turn in good to all features be provided to or else country in a way making ithim safe haven elect their representatives. he says good bye on the very first The day. for the sub standard medicines. One is aghast to listen to the demand This care time the elections health should put are ban of small kidsagencies for gifting them with moquite different than the previon the pharmaceutical companies bile, I-Pad, I-Phone on their birthdays ous elections as the voters are unlike our generation when used manufacturing such kind ofwemedto expect a new dress, new shoes or an more aware about their rights icines. A strict drug policy should outing. There is no way out but to comand politically the situation is be initiated and medical promise with thelicenses presentfortrend and somehow throughshops should be given after proper watch people confused fortifying themselves. out the country. It remains to Everyman has become an island in scrutiny and under the guidelines himself, unaware of the immediate prescribed by rules and the regulations be seen who will win battle surroundings. The modern generation set by ministry of health. Defaulters royal butus-it“Sentimental is clear that this may name fools” but should bebeserved severe penalty timemay most of thewith candidates will they correct as they have their so that people areto able live a healthy own life and have be to practical inthe this have tough time to convince fast racing world without any defined life as isin thetheir case favour. in other developed voters destination to reach to.countries. and under developing
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nce blue chip Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) like BSNL, Air India, Hindustan Cables Ltd and Fertiliser Corporation of India today stand testimony as to how not changing with the changing times and technology could change their fate and turn them into sick units. However, there has been always a silver lining in this regard as the government has been relentlessly making efforts to revive maximum number of sick public sector units (PSUs) to take the country’s growth engine forward. This was possible with the help of revival packages provided by the government to these units. With this aim, the Government set up the Board for Reconstruction of Public Sector Enterprises (BRPSE) in December 2004 to advise the government, inter-alia, on the measures to restructure/ revive, both industrial and non-industrial CPSEs. Since then cases of around 67 sick CPSEs have been referred to BRPSE up to October 2012, out of which the Board has made recommendations in respect of 62 cases, while returning five cases to the concerned ministries for further examination. No wonder, there has been significant improvement in the overall condition of these enterprises since 2004. In comparison to 90 sick CPSEs in March 2005, there were 66 sick PSUs in March 2012. As per the BRPSE recommendations, of these cases, 45 were accepted for revival by the Government. Most of the remaining cases are awaiting nod for
revival while in case of 45 cases accepted for revival, 14 have already turned around including Bharat Pumps and Compressors, Cement Corporation of India, HEC, Andrew Yule and MECON and making profits while others have been infused with revival packages. The companies for which revival packages have been approved include Hindustan Shipyard, HMT and Scooters India. As the CPSEs operate under dynamic market conditions, it is quite natural to see ups and downs in their performance. As far as the reasons for losses and sickness in CPSEs are concerned it varies from enterprise-to-enterprise. While in some cases, the cause is historical. In case of textile companies which were taken over from private sector on socio-economic considerations could not be modernised quickly. Likewise other enterprises in the engineering and refractories sector too failed to modernise. Still others like some consumer goods companies and the new ones, turned sick over the years on account of inadequate job orders, high man-power cost, lack of finance, technological obsolescence, high input costs and competition from cheap imports. In addition, other problems common to most sick and loss-making PSUs have been poor debt-equity structure, weak marketing strategies and slow decision-making process. As one such policy initiative, the Sick In-
dustrial Companies (Special Provision) Act, 1985 (SICA) brought the CPSEs under its purview in 1991 (made effective from 1992). Under the provisions of the SICA, CPSEs with at least five years of registration whose accumulated losses are equal to or have exceeded their net worth may be referred to the BIFR. During the last twenty years -- between 1992 and 2011, 63 CPSEs have been referred to BIFR. The government has made several attempts to overcome “sickness” in these CPSEs through various policy initiatives. The strategies for revival/restructuring of sick CPSEs include financial restructuring involving investment by the government in the form of equity participation, loans, waiver of debt etc and business restructuring which includes change of management, hiving off viable units from CPSEs for formation of separate company and closure of unviable units, besides formation of joint ventures. The other strategies include manpower rationalisation by shedding excess manpower and introduction of voluntary retirement schemes. The contribution of each and every company is significant as CPSEs are considered as the backbone of the economy and are equal partners in the nation building. As on March 31, 2012, there were 260 CPSEs in the country. These companies contributed Rs 1.6 lakh crore to the central exchequer by way of taxes, duties, interest on loans and dividend, amounting to 21.4 per cent of government’s revenue receipts.
Creating Employment Opportunities for Youth
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ndia is a vast country with a population of about 1.21 billion and a labour force of around 475 million. There is an open unemployment of 9.5 million as per estimates available for the year 2009-10. Employment is the main source of livelihood and self-fulfillment for most women and men. About 6% of the total work force in India is employed in organised sector while remaining 94% are in the unorganised sector. Scope of additional employment generation in the organized sector for additional wage employment is less. India has a younger population not only in comparison to advanced economies but also in relation to large developing countries. As a result, the labour force in India is expected to increase by 32 per cent over the next 20 years, while it will decline by 4.0 per cent in industrialised countries and by nearly 5.0 per cent in China. We are, therefore, endeavoring to reap this ‘demographic dividend’ by providing for higher levels of health, education and skill development. This will create an environment where in the economy not only grows rapidly, but also enhances good quality employment and livelihood opportunities to meet the needs and aspirations of the youth. The Government has been making constant efforts for reducing unemployment through normal growth process and implementing various employment generation programmes, such as, Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY); Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) and National Rural Livelihood Mission besides entrepreneurial development programmes run by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) also assures every rural household at least 100 days of manual work at minimum wages. Jawaharlal Nehru National Ur-
ban Renewal Mission (JNNURM): The Mission’s aim is to encourage reforms and fast track planned development of identified cities. Focus is on efficiency in urban infrastructure and service delivery mechanisms, community participation etc. Bharat Nirman In Bharat Nirman, critical areas of rural infrastructure – Irrigation, Roads, Water Supply, Housing, Electricity and Telecom connectivity have been covered. This has improved living standards of the rural population and also created infrastructure which will ultimately enhance the economic activities in the rural areas and generate significant employment opportunities for the rural people. Infrastructural Development The investment on infrastructure is proposed to be increased to Rs.45 lakh crore during XII Plan period. About half of this is expected to come from private sector. Skill Development · Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development of any country. Countries with higher and better levels of skills adjust more effectively to the challenges and opportunities of the world. · Government is serious in creating training infrastructure and providing quality employment to youth. According to a study carried out by Quality Council of India, placement rate has increased to about 80% to 99% because of improved infrastructure in the modernized ITIs. Skill Development Initiative (SDI) Scheme based on Modular Employable Skills (MES) was started during the Eleventh Five Year Plan for early school leavers and existing workers, especially in the unorganised sector to improve their employability. About 16 lakh persons have been trained under the scheme so far. · Sincere efforts are being made
for skill development of a large number of people under various skill development programmes. The Prime Minister has set a target of skilling 500 million persons by 2022 and the Ministry of Labour & Employment is required to train 100 million. Government is systematically working to achieve the target and the training capacity has been increased from 9 lakh in 2006 - 07 to 26 lakh in 201112. All the Government ITIs are being modernized. New courses have been introduced and most of the ITIs are running in two to three shifts. During last five years, the number of Government and private ITIs has increased from 5114 in 2006-07 to 10,344 which is more than double. Government has also planned to set up 1500 more ITIs in PPP and 5000 Skill Development Centres in PPP to enhance the capacity further. 27 Advanced Training Institutes are also planned in PPP to produce adequate number of trainers in the country. Focus Area in the 12th Five Year Plan In the 12th Five Year Plan the thrust of the Government is in bringing about an inclusive growth strategy that will provide job opportunities as well as make the young of the country employable. The main focus areas are: a) Thrust on Manufacturing Sector-to make it the engine of employment growth-that would create 100 million additional jobs by 2025. b) To bring in supportive policies to incentivise labour intensive manufacturing sectors such as textile & garments, leather & footwear, food processing, gems & Jewellery to generate more employment opportunities. c) Expanding employment in services like IT, finance & banking, tourism, trade & transport. d) Prioritizing skill training for the informal sector; creation of appropriate skill sets among rural migrants and urban poor to make growth inclusive.
e) Ensuring the employability of skilled persons by involving Sector Skill Councils in preparation of Skill Modules matching market demand. f) Building on the potential of Modular Employable Skill programme by ensuring combination of modules to ensure employability. g) Extending Social Security benefits to Unorganized sector Workers. h) Enable skill loans for poor students (Credit Guarantee Fund) i) Streamlining the skill development programs for disadvantaged sections to ensure much larger funding for skill development. j) Setting up of National Skill Registry to link data bases across Ministries / States to provide a platform linking people who seek/provide employment. Expenditure on social services which include education, sports, art and culture, medical and public health, family welfare, water supply and sanitation, housing, urban development; welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other Backward Classes (OBCs), labour and labour welfare, social security and welfare, nutrition, relief for natural calamities, etc. by the Government (Centre and State combined) has also shown increase in recent years reflecting higher priority to social services. National-e-Governance National-e-Governance Plan has identified Upgradation and modernization Employment Exchanges as one of the Mission Mode Projects (MMP). The MMP aims to progressively support all Employment Exchanges in the country to make effective use of IT in various activities of employment services. A national web portal will be developed to make all employment related services available on a single window and will work like a virtual job market. This will help Employment Exchanges to provide efficient and quality services at wider scale and speed.
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