Director Kashmir University Instrumentation Centre Visits Police Drug De-addiction Centre, Assures help in the noble cause

Srinagar, December 21: The University of Kashmir delegation headed by Dr. Ghulam Mohi-u-Din, Director University Instrumentation Centre, visited Police Drug De- Addiction Center and assured assistance to the Centre. The delegation was impressed by the efforts that have been put in to eradicate the menace of Drug abuse.A delegation from University of Kashmir headed by Dr. Ghulam Mohi-u-Din, Director University Instrumentation Centre, visited Police Drug De- Addiction Center, PCR, Srinagar. He interacted with patients admitted in the center and also with the recovered patients and their family members.Dr. Mohi-u-Din was impressed by the treatment facility and appreciated the role of J&K Police for its novel initiative. He stressed upon the professionals working in the Drug De- Addiction Center to develop technological innovations to detect and manage drug abuse problems and assure for all kind of support from the University Instrumentation Center University of Kashmir. The visiting dignitary assured Dr. Mohammad Muzaffer Khan, Incharge of the Center that he will empower the recovered addicted patients by providing them short term vocational training courses like Mobile repairing, repairing of washing machines, refrigerators, AC’s and other electronic gadgets. He also proposed collaboration between the Police Drug De-Addiction Center and University Instrumentation Center under a theme “Entrepreneurship as a way for de-addiction” and assured for community awareness programs so that the youth of J&K are saved from drug menace.He also visited the residential and recreational facilities of the patients and interacted with the doctors and counselors of the Center and stressed upon the Government that the facility needs to be expended so that more and more people are benefited at an earliest.

Mehfil-e-Mushaira Competition organized by District Police Doda

A Mehfil-e-Mushaira Competition was organized by District Police Doda at Town Hall Doda under Civic Action Programme 2012-13.  About 13-15 Kashmiri /Urdu Poet attended the Mushaira and presented their literary / Poetic works.  A large number of respectable citizens and students attended the Mushaira.  D.C Doda Sh. Farooq Ahmed Khan was Chief Guest on the occasion.  SP Doda Sh. Mohammed Arif Rishu presided over the function. SP Doda also spoke on the occasion and exhorted upon general public / youth to assist District Police in eradication of crime from society.  He stated that through these programmes, a message of peace and harmony is being spread and gaps between Police and Civil Society are narrowed down. SP Doda said that the Poetic Sections  of the Society can be of immense help for Police to bridge the gap between Police and Public SP Doda also distributed consolation prizes among the participating Poets.  The Mushaira competition was also attended among others by Dy SP Hqrs. Doda, Dy SP DAR DPL Doda and officers from Civil administration also.

Bhalla shall be available at Winter Sectt Srinagar from Dec 24

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 21: Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Raman Bhalla will be available in Winter Secretariat from December 24 to 28, 2012 to redress the grievances of people of Kashmir Division.All those desirous persons are hereby intimated to visit Winter Secretariat for apprising the Minister about their problems and getting their grievances redressed.

killing of the Sarpanch. Zaffar paid tributes to Sopore martyrs condemns destroying of orchards and public property

INB NEWS KASHMIR ,December 21: while paying glowing tributes to Sopore martyrs, Senior Hurriyat leader and Jammu and Kashmir salvation movement chairman Zaffar Akbar Bhat has condemned ‘deliberately destroying the houses and apple orchards during the course of so called 72 hour long encounter’.Zaffar Akbar Bhat, who arrived last evening here in Srinagar after the completion of weeklong mass contact program in Jammu and Delhi during which they organized a protest rally on the eve of international human rights day, talked to the affected families over telephone as he was not allowed by security forces at Mirgund to go ahead. He expressed sympathies with the affected families. He said that he was informed by Gulam Mohd Dar and Khatija Begum that security forces without any justification or reason destroyed their residential houses and orchards.Bhat said, “Security forces have used earth excavation machines and have uprooted over hundred apple trees spread over to 20 Kanals of Land, each one among these trees generating an income of rupees one lakh per year.” Adding that army in state is repeating scenes of nineties during which forces have completely destroyed habitations, killed lakhs of innocent youth, molested our young sisters and destroyed property of locals worth over thousand cores .Zaffer Akbar bhat has condemned the action of Indian forces in Sopore in which they destroyed people’s property especially orchards. He has appealed international forums, human rights wings, environment activists to come out in support of innocent kashmiri people and play their role.Zaffer Akbar bhat paid glowing tributes to martyrs including a 10th class student who was martyred by the troops in Sopore and said, “Martyrs have highlighted and centre staged Kashmir issue, we will to continue the mission of these martyrs till the people of Jammu and Kashmir were given their inalienable right to self-determination.”He said that the mission of the martyrs secure Kashmiris’ right of right to self-determination would never derelict.Earlier Cheif coordinator of Jammu and Kashmir salvation movement, Gulam Ahmad Azad along with several party leaders and activists visited Saidpora Sopore and paid glowing tributes to martyrs. Delegation also visited the families of martyrs including Aatir Dar and expressed sympathies with them. They also condemned the brutal action of Indian forces in which they have destroyed property and even orchards of people without any justification or reason.Meanwhile, Party chairman Zaffar Akbar Bhat along with other party activists and leaders visited Fatheh Kadal Srinagar and paid tributes to Mukhti Begum whose three sons were martyred by Indian forces in past years.He said, “Important contribution in this movement is of mothers who have scarified by giving their loved children to the movement who have laid their lives for securing right to self determination.”He said that similarly the contribution such mothers especially Mukhti Begum can’t be sidelined, who gave her three sons, Arjumand, Hilal Ahmad and Arshid Ahmad to Kashmir movement. He prayed for the departed soul.

LeT Militant involved in Sarpanch killing arrested in Palhalan

LeT Militant involved in Sarpanch killing arrested in Palhalan

INB NEWS KASHMIR ,December 20: According to reports that Baramulla police achieved a breakthrough by arresting a LeT militant involved in killing of Sarpanch Ghulam Mohammad Yatoo of Raipora Palhalan.In a operation carried by Baramulla Police, 29 RR and 45 Bn CRPF at village Raipora Palhalan, Baramulla LeT militant Mohammad Altaf Ganie @ Cheema son of Abdul Hamid resident of Raipora, Palhalan was arrested. He was involved in the killing of Sarpanch Ghulam Mohammad Yatoo of Raipora Palhalan. However, his other accomplice in the killing Shabir Ahmed Sheikh @ Shaka is still at large.One AK47 rifle, four AK magazines, 192 rounds of AK ammunition, one pistol, four pistol rounds, one pouch, one wireless set and 32 No’s of IED circuit packs were recovered from them.A case FIR No. 207/2012 under section 302, 120B RPC, 7/25 A. Act stands registered in police station Pattan with regard to the 

Transfers and postings in Rural Development Department 45 Block development officers Transfered

Transfers and postings in Rural Development Department

45 Block development officers Transfered

December 20- Government today ordered following transfers and posting in Rural Development Department with immediate effect

DECEMBER 20 INB NEWS KASHMIR :-,Malik Suhail Ahmed Awaiting orders of posting BDO Nagam,Nuzhat Khurshid Qurashi Awaiting orders of posting BDO Budgam,Mrs. Tinna Mahajan Awaiting orders of posting BDO Reasi,Ms. Mir Zahida Awaiting orders of posting BDO Srinagar,Mudasir Ahmad Awaiting orders of posting BDO Wavoora,Mohamad Ashraf Awaiting orders of posting BDO Singhpora,Peerzada Farhat Ahmed Awaiting orders of posting BDO Keller,Ms. Rachna Sharma Awaiting orders of posting BDO Hqr Rajouri,Shafqat Majeed Bhat Awaiting orders of posting BDO Dansal,Javid Ahmad Rather Awaiting orders of posting BDO Wakoora Mohammad Rafeeq Bhat Awaiting orders of posting BDO Thanamandi,Chand Singh Awaiting orders of posting BDO Panmik,Mohd Rafiq Awaiting orders of posting BDO Rajouri,Shabir Ahmad Hakak Awaiting orders of posting BDO Zanskar,Ashraf PervazAwaiting orders of posting BDO Ramsoo ,Bashir Ahmad PadderAwaiting orders of posting BDO(Kulgam) Peer Zahid AhmadAwaiting orders of posting BDO Gundi Mangal por (GMT), Mushtaq Ahmad Maqdoomi Awaiting orders of posting BDO Shangus ,Showkat Hayat Mattoo Awaiting orders of posting BDO Drabshalla ,Ms. Manisha Awaiting orders of posting BDO Hqr Kathua ,Haroon Rashid Naik Awaiting orders of posting BDO Bhalessa Ms. Seema Parihar Awaiting orders of posting BDO Chatroo, Inderwal,Gulshan Kumar Awaiting orders of posting BDO Balakote,Ms. Maxiumn Gorkie Awaiting orders of posting BDO Hqr Poonch ,Abid Hussain Awaiting orders of posting BDO Kalakote Umesh Shan Awaiting orders of posting BDO Marmat Shakeel Ahmed Awaiting orders of posting BDO Mendhar ,Wahid ul Rehman Awaiting orders of posting BDO Pulwama Sajad Bashir Somberia Awaiting orders of posting BDO Panchari,Angrej Singh Awaiting orders of posting BDO Dudu Basantgarh,Shariq Iqbal Lone Awaiting orders of posting BDO Shopian ,Mohd Naseeb Awaiting orders of posting BDO Khansahab,Manzoor Ahmad Mir Awaiting orders of posting BDO Khoveripora Mudasir Hussain Famda Awaiting orders of posting BDO Boniyar,Imran Rashid Awaiting orders of posting BDO Dachnipora,Ankush Hans Awaiting orders of posting BDO Lohi-Malhar(Kathua) Ajay Salaan Awaiting orders of posting BDO Nyoma,Ms. Kailash Devi Awaiting orders of posting BDO Hqr Rajouri,Sh Jahangeer BDO Breng BDO DH pora ,Sh Reyaz Ahmad BDO Pahloo BDO Breng,Sh Qazi Masood BDO Thatri BDO Kishtwar,Sh Bola Nath Sharma BDO Khour BDO Thatri,Tahir Qayoom Malik BDO Assar BDO Doda,Shah Shahnawaz Ahmad Keller Dooru,Shahabad,Noor Alam BDO Vijaypore Will also take over the charge of BDO Khour in addition to his own duties till further orders

5580 booked for seat belt violations,Rs.6.29 lakh was imposed pay special attention towards wrongly parked vehicles : Shakeel Beigh to Cops

5580 booked for seat belt violations,Rs.6.29 lakh was imposed

pay special attention towards wrongly parked vehicles : Shakeel Beigh to Cops

DECEMBER 20 INB NEWS KASHMIR :-,Traffic Police Jammu range during its special drive in last 72 hours challaned 5580 vehicles for seat belt violations and fine to the tune of Rs.6.29 lakh was imposed on the violators. The drive against violation of seat belt and crash helmet will continue till such violations are put to an end. Strict action will also be taken against those indulging in triple riding and stunt biking DIG, Traffic Jammu, Shakeel Ahmed Beig has directed all the traffic cops deployed in Gandhinagar area to pay special attention towards wrongly parked vehicles especially in Gole Market, Apsra road, Aquaf market and Trivani Nursing home areas. It is also informed that road safety week will be observed from 1st to 7th January, 2013.

Gul reviews functioning of CM’s Grievance Cell

DECEMBER 20 INB NEWS KASHMIR :-,Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. Mubarak Gul today reviewed the functioning of Chief |Minister’s Grievance Cell, during a surprise visit.The Advisor was informed that grievance cell has so far received 18,354 complaints of different nature, pertaining to various departments, out of which 17,404 has been disposed off and 950 are pending with various departments.He was also informed that the complaints are being disposed off very promptly and the officers on ground level are responding satisfactorily.Mr. Gul said that the grievance cell has become an important portal for registering complaints with the Chief Minister. He said that Chief Minister was himself monitoring the complaints received from the public and is keen to see it successful functioning.The Advisor instructed the officers on phone to submit status report of the complaints being forwarded to them by the Cell within 15 days positively. He directed them to monitor the complaints personally and visit the places if complaints call for such actions.

K Rajendra distributed sewing machines among widows in Bandipora Police is undertaking more schemes for the benefit of the youth

DECEMBER 20 INB NEWS KASHMIR :-,Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed and Law & Order, Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar today distributed sewing machines among 61 widows at a function organised by Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police, at Naid Khai in Bandipora. The assistance was provided to the beneficiaries belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category under Civic Action Programme of the Organisation. Elaborating the aims and objectives of the programme, Mr. Rajendra said that Jammu and Kashmir Police has been running various schemes under the programme, providing assistance to the people, particularly to the down trodden and deserving. He said that vocational training camps in far-flung areas, computer training courses and study tours for the students of poor pockets, educational, sports kits to orphanages and homes for special children are the highlights of the programme.Mr. Rajendra said that under the programme, the organisation has been conducting different sports and cultural events and competitions at various levels to cultivate talent among the youth and reshape their skills. Establishing libraries and gyms for the mental and physical development of the youth under the programme has been appreciated by the people at large, said Mr. Rajendra. He said that the sewing machines were distributed among the widows belonging to the BPL category with the aim to provide a helping hand to them for utilising their skills. This could help them to earn their livelihood and support their families. The Organisation is undertaking more schemes for the benefit of the youth and the deserving, he added. Prominent among the present on the function, was Inspector General of Police, Armed Kashmir Mr. Rauoof-ul-Hassan, Deputy Inspectors General of Police, Mr. T. Namgyal and Sheikh Abdul Hamid, SsP Mir Mohammad Choudhary and Mr. Bashir Ahmad Khan,  other Sr. Police officers, Sarpanches and Panches of the area.

Mobile Lok Adalat held in Bandipora

DECEMBER 20 INB NEWS KASHMIR :-A mobile Lok Adalat was held under the supervision of Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Bandipora, Mr. Mohammad Ali Khan here with effect from December 10 to December 16, 2012. In all, 27 cases of various nature were taken up in the Lok Adalat, out of which 8 cases were settled amicably.The Lok Adalat was presided over by Judicial Magistrate and Chairman, Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Bandipora, Sheikh Gowhar Hussain and the Retainer advocates played a vital role in solving the disputed cases.

144 Cr. P.C imposes around all the Examination Centres in Srinagar

DECEMBER 20 INB NEWS KASHMIR :-,For smooth conduct of Annual Private Higher Secondary Examination Part-II (12th Class) examination being conducted by the Board of School Education (BOSE) and also to curb the tendency of external interference, District Magistrate, Srinagar has ordered imposition of Section 144 Cr. P.C around a radius of 200 meters around all the Examination Centres in the district.This order shall remain in force till the examinations are over. As such, no any personexcept the examiners’ supervisory staff and the deployed security force personnel, would be allowed to enter within 200 meter radius of the examination centres.

Four LeT militants killed in Sopore encounter

DECEMBER 18, INB NEWS KASHMIR: -In a major success against militants in North Kashmir, four militants were killed in an encounter today in Sadapora, Sopore.Inspector General of Police, Mr. S.M Sahai, who visited the spot attributed the elimination of these militants as a major success in the fight against the militancy in the North Kashmir. He said that it is a recent group that moved from North Kashmir, as LeT was depleted in Sopore. He termed it as a major success for security forces.Giving details SP Sopore, Mr. Imtiaz Mir, police recived an input regarding the presence of armed militants in Sadapora Sopore. A joint operation was launched by Sopore police and 22 RR in wee hours today. Four militants have been killed in an encounter so far. The identity of the slain militants is being ascertained. However, initial investigation has shown that the militants belong to LeT outfit.

Police Public School, Bemina shines again Ahfad-ul-Mujtaba appreciates the efforts of the teachers ,students

DECEMBER 18, INB NEWS KASHMIR: -Police Public school, Bemina has once again proven its excellence by notching 90.41% success in the results of 10th class declared yesterday.19 students bagged Distinction while 25 students secured Grade one, in the 10th class results that were declared yesterday. The overall percentage of students that succeeded in qualifying the exams is 90.41%.Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ahfad-ul-Mujtaba in his message has appreciated the efforts of the teachers and the students of the school for their brilliant success.

Cash relief for accident victims

DECEMBER 18, INB NEWS KASHMIR: -As per the directions of Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, a cash relief amounting to Rs. 1, 20,000 is being disbursed to the next of kin of dead, injured persons who met with a tragic accident at Malai More, Mahore Sub Division in district Reasi today.According to the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, S. Rajinder Singh Tara , Chief Medical Officer Reasi, who is also the Treasurer of District Red Cross Society, has been instructed to release Rs. 1,20,000 from District Red Cross Fund and keep the same amount at the disposal of Sub Divisional Magistrate, Mahore for further disbursement.The next of kin of dead would receive Rs.10, 000 each and Rs. 5,000 has been kept for each injured person. In the accident ten persons died and others suffered serious injuries.

Disaster Preparedness Training Programme held at IMPA

DECEMBER 18, INB NEWS KASHMIR: -A Disaster Preparedness Training Programme organized by Divisional Disaster Management was held at Institute of Management and Public Administration here today.In the training programme about 31 KAS probationers of batch 2011 participated and were acquainted with various disaster management techniques on the occasion.On the occasion, various precautionary and safety measures regarding gas leakage, fire incidents and other natural and manmad disasters were demonstrated through PowerPoint presentation besides a live demonstration of rescue equipments used in Fire and Emergency Services was also presented.Among others, Officer on Special Duty to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr. Aamir Ali, Course Coordinator IMPA, Dr. Jehan Ara Jabeen, Dr.Samia Jabeen, Joint Director Fire and Emergency Services, Mr. R T Dobay, Dr. I P S Bali, Secretary Red Cross, Senior officer sales HPCL, Mr Haroon Hameed,  besides trainers Sartaj Ahmad, Abdul Gaffar and Shakeel Ahmad  were present on the occasion.

Chess championship concludes in Srinagar

16 December ,INB NEWS KASHMIR :- Srinagar Police in association with J&K Social Spirit trust organised Chess championship at District Police Lines, Srinagar. The finals were played today in Srinagar.About Fifty candidates participated in the championship, in four categories, open, under 15, under 20 and girls. The participants also included some deaf and dumb players. Today the final were played in which Abdul Rouf Dar son of Ghulam Muhammad resident of Bemina, Reyaz Ahmad son of Ghulam Muhammad resident of Mehjoor Nagar and Umar Majeed son of Abdul Majeed resident of Safakadal were declared winners in Open category. Burhan Nazir Mir son of Nazir Ahmad resident of Bemina, Muhammad Hamza son of Arshad Ahmad Beigh resident of Bemina and Kamran Allahi son of Mushtaq Ahmad Mir resident of Safakadal were declared winners in under 15 category.In under twenty category, Momin Mushtaq son of Mushtaq Ahmad Bagdadi resident of Lal Bazaar, Basharat Hussain Wani son of Muhammad Kamal resident of resident of Rambagh and Khalid Mehraj son of Mehrajudin resident of Nowpora were winners. In girls, Farhana Mehraj daughter of Mehrajudin resident of Nowpora, Rukaya daughter of Manzoor Ahmad resident of Chatabal and Shayista daughter of Abdul Rashid resident of Tengpora were declared winners. Shri Ashiq Hussain Bukhari, SSP Srinagar and SP city West Shri Sunil Gupta distributed trophies and momentes among winners. On the concluding function Mr. Bukhari congratulated the winners. In his address he stated that physically challenged persons shall not feel dishearten and discouraged if they are suffering from deficiency. God always compensates a person suffering from any decency is some other extra ordinary abilities. He announced many concessions for these deaf and dumb persons from District Police Line like accessibly to gym, departmental canteen or any other assistance they may require.

100 militants active in South, North Kashmir: IG CRPF

16 December ,INB NEWS KASHMIR :- While denying the use of Armed Forces Special Act during anti-militant operations, IG CRPF S S Sindhu on Saturday claimed that the number of active militants in South and North Kashmir is not more than 100, a count that contradict with the earlier statements of Police and Army institutions regarding active militants in the Valley.While talking to Media on the sidelines of a function in South Kashmir's Kokernag area, IG CRPF expressed his satisfaction over the current prevailing situation in the Valley. "Kashmir has changed very much, peace is prevailing in the valley, tourists are visiting the valley and for this whole credit goes to general public that cooperated with security agencies in fighting against the evil designs of Pakistan." IG said.He said, "Militancy in the valley has reached to its minimum possible level as compared to nineties as around 100 militants are active in south and North of the valley excluding the OGWs."However, Jammu and Kashmir Police chief on 5th November of this year claimed that the number of active militants in the valley is around 250; while as 15 Corps General Officer Commanding Lt General Om Prakash in Srinagar on July 17 claimed the number of active militants in valley is 300.When asked, after IG CRPF praised valley people for contributing in restoring peaceful atmosphere in valley, that is present situation favourable for the revocation of AFSPA, he said, "See we are not using AFSPA, we are doing operations with very carefully in order to assure no rights violations." Adding that the AFSPA Act is now only on papers.

Five Taliban militants die in airport attack in Pakistan

16 December ,INB NEWS KASHMIR :- Pakistani security forces cornered the last members of a group of Taliban militants who staged a deadly raid on an airport in the country’s troubled northwest, and all five died in the ensuing gunfight, officials said on Sunday.Three were shot by the security forces and two others blew themselves up in the nearby village where they had holed up, the officials said. Another five of the militants who attacked the military side of the international airport in Peshawar city on Saturday night with rockets and car bombs were killed during the assault. Four civilians also died and over 40 people were wounded in the initial attack, and a policeman was killed in the final gun battlePeshawar is on the edge of Pakistan’s tribal region, the main sanctuary for al-Qaida and Taliban militants in the country. The city has frequently been attacked in the past few years, but Saturday was the first strike against the airport, which is jointly used by the air force and civilian authorities.The airport is the third major military base attacked by the Taliban in roughly the past 18 months, a sign of the militant group’s continued strength despite multiple army offensives targeting their tribal sanctuary.The militants killed on Sunday were hiding in an unfinished house in Pawaka village, located about 3 kilometers (2 miles) from the airport, said Mian Iftikhar Hussain, information minister in surrounding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.Three of the militants were shot by security forces when they tried to escape, said Mr. Hussain. Both he and the military said the two other militants detonated their suicide vests when security forces stormed the building. One policeman was killed and another wounded in the gunfight, said Mr. Hussain

Six soldiers killed in deadly Siachen avalanche

16 December ,INB NEWS KASHMIR :- Six soldiers were killed and one is missing when an avalanche hit the Siachen glacier area on Sunday. Six men belonging to the 1st Assam Regiment, deployed in the Hanif sub-sector in Siachen glacier area, died in the avalanche hit around 7am, Army sources said here.One soldier is still missing and efforts are being made to locate him, they said. "The incident happened during inter-post movement of the soldiers," they said. This is for the first time in several years that an avalanche has hit an Indian position in the glacier area, the sources said. The Assam unit is part of the 102 Siachen Brigade and is located at altitudes of around 15-16,000 feet, they said. An avalanche had hit a Pakistani Army camp in the glacier area last year killing over 100 troops. India has deployed its troops in Siachen for close to 30 years now and has lost more people to the weather and terrain than to enemy bullets. However, it has brought down such casualties to a large extent by ensuring proper adaptation of the personnel to the conditions and through extensive scientific research by DRDO to improve living conditions of jawans there. India and Pakistan, which have held several rounds of talks to resolve the Siachen issue, were close to an agreement a few years back on demilitarising the region but the accord failed to see the light of the day as Pakistan refused to authenticate its military position. Pakistan army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had recently said that India had hardened its position on the Siachen issue as compared to the 1989 stance it had adopted, saying that it "takes two hands to clap". Army chief Gen Bikram Singh has made it clear that the Indian military would not like to move out of the "strategically important" icy heights for which a "lot of blood has been shed".He has said the Army has conveyed its views to the government which has to take a final decision in that regard 

Hurriyat (G) alleges army of suspiciously photographing office Defence Spokesperson rejected the Hurriyat (G) statement

16 December ,INB NEWS KASHMIR :- The Hurriyat Conference (G) led by Syed Ali Geelani has accused the army of suspiciously and clandestinely photographing and surveying the surroundings of the residence cum office of the octogenarian leaders at Hyderpora here. However, the army has rejected the claim.Hurriyat (G) spokesperson Ayaz Akbar said a contingent of army appeared near the residence of Geelani and surveyed the area in a suspicious manner. He said the policemen deputed there did not bother to inquire about the army’s purpose of conducting survey of the area and taking photographs.The Hurriyat spokesperson rejected the idea that police deployed at Geelani’s residence was for providing security to the octogenarian leader. “If they were meant for security, why did they act as mute spectators. There have been attacks and rocket fires in past. Panic has spread among the residents of the area”, he added. He said despite claiming that army was not active in Srinagar, they were conducting such surveys in the city. “If any untoward happens in the area, the responsibility for that will lie on the army, police and the authorities”, said Akbar.However, Defence Spokesperson, Col J S Brar rejected the Hurriyat (G) statement calling it ‘baseless’. “Army is not operating in the city and the statement is baseless”, he said.

Girl consumes poison in Srinagar

December 11,INB NEWS KASHMIR: -A girl name withheld resident of Takia Mohalla, Khunmouh in the jurisdiction of police station Panthachowk consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She was shifted to SMHS Hospital where she is being treated.

CM expresses grief over Doda road accident

December 11,INB NEWS KASHMIR: -Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Doda. He has also conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for early recovery of the injured.Chief Minister directed the district administration to provide all required medicare facilities to the injured. 

Police recovered abducted minor girl in Tangmarg SPO arrested and dismissed from service, Case registered

December 11,INB NEWS KASHMIR: -Ramban Police today achieved a success when a Police party of Police Station Ramban recovered a kidnapped minor girl from Tangmarg, Gulmarg area of Kashmir who was kidnapped from her residence at Ghari Kumaid, Rajgarh of District Ramban.Reports said that on 05-12-2012, a written complaint was lodged at Police Station Ramban that one minor girl namely Guddi (Name Changed) was kidnapped by one Javed Ahmed S/o Mangta Ganai R/o Thatha, Rajgarh who is serving in Police Dept. as SPO and was on leave. He took her to Gulmarg area of Kashmir with the intention to marry her forcibly.On this complaint, a case FIR No. 179/2012 u/s 363/343 RPC was registered at Police Station Ramban and a team was constituted. The team rushed to Kashmir to recover the minor girl and finally recovered the kidnapped girl from Tangmarg, Gulmarg.Both, the accused and kidnapped girl were brought back to Ramban. The minor girl was handed over to her parents after completing legal formalities and the accused Javed Ahmed was arrested and disengaged from service.

Baramulla Police organizes T-20 Cricket tournament inTangmarg

December 11,INB NEWS KASHMIR: -T-20 Cricket tournament organized by Baramulla police under civic action programme began in Kunzar today.16 teams from different areas of Tangmarg and Kunzer are participating in the tournament. Today two matches were played, the first match was played between Tarhama versus Hardbani. In which Hardbani beat Tarhama by four wickets while as the second match was played by Khaki-11 and Lolpora team, in which Lolpora won in by chasing a target of 70 runs in 10 overs. Speaking at the occasion, SDPO Tangmarg said that such type of tournament are organized under civic action programme to provide a platform to the youth to exhibit their talents.

IED defused in Tral

December 11,INB NEWS KASHMIR: -A tragedy was averted when Awantipora police detected and defused an IED in Tral.Awantipora police detected an IED on Tral – Mandoora road at Mandoora, Tral today. The Bomb Disposal Squad of Awantipora police was pressed into services who defused the IED on spot. Tral police has registered a case in this regard.Meanwhile, some pedestrians found a suspicious substance that posed like an IED at a road side at Thajiwara, Achabal. Anantnag Police sealed the area and restricted the traffic on the road. The Bomb disposal Squad of Anantnag police was called in. It later turned out to be a hoax. The traffic was later restored in the area.

6 Die in road accidents across the State

December 11,INB NEWS KASHMIR: -6 persons were died in different road accidents across the state today .Reports reaches that A Motorcycle bearing registration number JK18/1080 hit and injured a pedestrian Ghulam Qadir Parray, age 65 years, son of Mohammad Anwar resident of Bon Devsar at Bon Devsar, Kulgam, in the jurisdiction of police station Devsar. The injured succumbed to his injuries on way to hospital. A case has been registered in this regard. A Tipper driver Jan Mohammad Dar, age 28 years, son of Bilal Ahmad resident of Samboora Pampore was mowed down under his own Tipper at Mohnvij Kakapora, Pulwama, in the jurisdiction of police station Pulwama when he was inspecting his vehicle. He was shifted to Kakapora Hospital for treatment, where doctors declared him brought dead.  Mean while Four people were killed and four others were injured on Tuesday when a vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.A Travera was on its way from Kishtwar to Doda district when it skidded off the road and rolled into a deep gorge at Singhora area, police said.Four people died and four others were injured in the mishap, they said, adding, the injured have been hospitalized.

Shabir hails Panchs Sarpanchs for electing coalition candidates

INB NEWS KASHMIR, DECEMBER 07:- Minister of state for Power, Forest, CA&PD and Transport, Mr. Shabir Ahmed Khan has thanked panchs and Sarpanchs for reposing faith in coalition candidates by electing them with convincing margin    in panchayat quota Member Legislative Council elections.  In a statement, while congratulating the victorious coalition candidates, the Minister hoped that they would work with sincerity, dedication, zeal and devotion for socio- economic transformation of the people, especially living below poverty line and raise issues of public importance in the house and other  forums for immediate redressal  .  The Minister said that this landmark victory of the coalition partners was the result of the people friendly policies introduced by the government during last over 3 year. He said the present government  worked tirelessly for peace and prosperity of the State and succeeded to conduct Panchayat elections to ensure devolution of power to grass root level.    Mr. Shabir said that primary responsibility of the public representatives was to go to the people for determining and addressing their problems through Government agencies.  He asked people to know their rights and seek due share in development process launched by the Government across the State. Reiterating that the coalition government was committed to establish a vibrant 3-tier Panchayati Raj [PR] system in the State, Mr. Shabir assured    maximum empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions [PRI] adding that the J&K Panchayati RAJ Act made more broad based so that socio-economic scenario in the rural and hilly areas is given a new direction. While asking Panches and Sarpanches to remain cautious against the     opposition propagandas, he said it  always   tries to create miss-understanding and disillusionment regarding empowerment of Panchs and sarpanchs.   He assured the Panchs and Sarpanchs that their interests are safe in the hands of coalition   and they should not get swayed by the hollow promises of opposition. He said all the problems of Panchs and Sarpanchs would be solved honestly by the government, adding that   after MLC elections the elections to Block Development Councils would be conducted to complete the process of establishment of three tier- Panchayati Raj System in the State.

Declares open the 61st All Indian Police Hockey Championship Omar for early resolution of Olympic row

INB NEWS KASHMIR, December 07 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Friday expressed the hope that Indian Sports Ministry and Indian Olympic Association will take urgent steps to resolve the issue with International Olympic Association so that Indian Sportsperson could take part in the international events under Indian banner. Declaring open 61^st All India Police Hockey Championship here this afternoon, Omar Abdullah said that players take pride to march at international events under their National Flag. “They are enthusiastic to represent their country and bring laurels to it”, he said and emphasized the need for early resolution of the row between Indian Olympic Association and that of International Olympic Association. Omar Abdullah welcomed the J&K Police Department for holding the All India Police Hockey Championship here and said that during past some years J&K State has been able to organize about a dozen national sports events in the State which is highly encouraging sign for the development of sports and showcasing conducive conditions prevailing in the State for organizing such events more often. The Chief Minister referred to the supremacy of India in hockey adding that India once used to be king of international hockey but unfortunately ‘we have to struggle hard to win a medal in this game’. Omar stressed on working out befitting strategy to restore the glory India possessed in the field of hockey. Omar Abdullah who is also President of Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council said that State Government is paying full attention to the development and growth of sports and sportsperson. He said that various measures have been taken to nurture talent and provide infrastructure for playing different games in the State at various levels. The Chief Minister said that participation in sports not only inculcates discipline and zest to achieve goals in youth but helps them develop holistically. He said that participation in different sports is imperative for the human resource development. He said sports also provide opportunity to the players to make friends and understand different cultures at the national and international levels. Welcoming the participants of 61^st All India Police Hockey Championship, Omar said that the players would witness the friendly atmosphere and hospitality of Jammu and Kashmir during their stay here. He expressed the hope that the players from various states of the country taking part in the tournament would narrate their good experience and showcase Jammu and Kashmir’s conducive atmosphere and potential for holding different national sports events, in their home states. Director General Police, Ashok Prasad in his welcome address gave details of the tournament and presented resume of the efforts Jammu and Kashmir Police Department is putting in to encourage sportsperson and develop sports in the State. Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, K. Rajindra presented vote of thanks on the occasion. Minister for Finance, Abdul Rahim Rather, Minister for Sports and Youth Services, R. S. Chib, Minister for Higher Education, Abdul Gani Malik, Minister of State for Home, Nasir Aslam Wani, Legislators, Chaman Lal Gupta, Ashwani Kumar, Jahangir Mir, Naresh Kumar Gupta, senior police and civil officers were present on the occasion. As many as 23 teams from various states and police forces are participating in the Championship which started today and will conclude on December 14, 2012.

Police announces welfare for wards of police martyrs and personnel’s Free coaching for wards of police martyrs

INB NEWS KASHMIR,December 07:  J&K police will support the coaching for professional entrance competitive exams for the wards of police martyrs and meritorious wards of police personals studying in JK Police Public Schools and other institutions.J&K police will provide free coaching for professional entrance competitive exams through SN Das Gupta College, Srinagar in respect of wards of police martyrs studying in JK Police Public schools.The new policy has also envisaged to bear 75% of the coaching fee for wards of meritorious police personals in the rank of Followers/ Constables/Sgct/ HC whose wards have secured 80% or more marks in class 10^th or 11^th and class 12^th. Besides, reimbursement of 50% of the cost of coaching will be provided for the wards of police personal in the rank of ASI/SI/Inspector whose wards have secured 80% of more marks in 12^th.Moreover, arrangements for boarding and lodging of students hailing from far flung areas of Kashmir province have been made in the hostel of Jammu and Kashmir Police Public School, Bemina, Srinagar. Transport facilities will also be provided on the daily basis from the hostel to the coaching centre and back.

Illicit liquor seized in Kulgam

INB NEWS KASHMIR, December 07: Police recovered 36 packets of illicit liquor near Jawahir Tunnel in Kulgam District last evening.Acting on specific information, Kulgam police during the checking recovered 36 packets of Desi Whisky from a Tavera bearing registration number JK03B/7747 driven by Ajaz Ahmad Margay son of Manzoor Ahmad resident of Keeri Nowpora, Dooru, Anantnag. The driver of the vehicle was arrested. Police has registered a case in this regard.

Abducted person recovered in Budgam

INB NEWS KASHMIR, December 07: Budgam Police traced the kidnapped person in injured condition in Pakherpora who is being treated in the hospital. A land dispute with his relatives is believed to be behind the cause of this stage-managed kidnapping.Some unknown masked men kidnapped 50 years old Ali Mohammad Wagey a Forest guard posted at Nilnagh, Chadoora son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Kanidajan, Pakherpora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Chari-Sharief from his residential house.Police swiftly launched a search operation and traced the kidnapped person from an open field away from his house with serious injuries. He was shifted to Hospital for treatment.Char-i-Sharief police registered a case in this regard and during investigation, the statement of the kidnapped person were recorded who identified the kidnappers. A land dispute between him and his relatives is believed to be the reason behind his kidnapping. His adversaries had stage managed the kidnapping to intimidate him to coerce a settlement. Police has launched the manhunt for the kidnappers.

Experiences from ground The book captures many aspects of the past two decades

Manoj Sheeri's Book Khusboo-i-Kashmir released by IGP Kashmir Mr. S M Sahai 

Book: Khusboo-i-Kashmir
Author: Manoj Sheeri
Published: with the assistance of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and languages
Available at:  Gulshan Book House Residency Road Srinagar
Reviewer:  Ashfaq AhmedKhusboo-e-Kashmir (Fragrance of Kashmir), a fictional short story book written by Manoj Sheeri is an impeccable composition of first-hand experiences that the people of Kashmir, both Hindus and Muslims had during the tumultuous years. The author is a Police officer having a journalistic background. His professional experiences, both as a police officer and a journalist, have evolved him into real time source of experiences which he has very articulately transpired in his stories. The foreword of the book is written  by former dean, faculty of arts, University of Kashmir, and an eminent Urdu professor and critic, Prof. Zamaan Azurdha.The stories in the book give an extra ordinary peep into the changing trends of Kashmiri society, keeping pace with the modernization in the post globalization era. A reader particularly, a Kashmiri can well identify himself with the characters of the stories,  touching his soul.A collection of twelve stories that give an insight into the tribulations faced by Kashmiri Pandits, those who migrated from the valley, and those who stayed back. The book starts with a traumatic story of a poor Muslim whose aspirations though fulfilled on his son’s becoming a doctor were left in a lurch. The parents who struggled so hard for his education were finally left to fend for themselves, and the son is lost to the riches of Gulf.Another nerve touching story is of a pundit couple who upon migration not only suffered from the trauma of exile but also underwent debilitating erosion of identity when their sons married to non-Kashmiri girls who had no empathy with their linguistic and cultural ethos. The couple had to sing their traditional Kashmiri beats all by themselves with daughters-in-law just looking strangely at them.Hasrat Naa Tamaam narrates a woeful tale of Jawahar Lal, a well-known apple grower and a merchant of Rafiabad, the fruit bowl of Kashmir, whose soul shook when he was brandished as a thief by his mere touching an apple at a fruit seller’s shop in Jammu. The person who grew up growing and supplying apples to the whole country was destined to such tragedy was a shock beyond description. The migration brought with itself miseries of unknown kind and magnitude. Jawahar Lal couldn’t withstand the agony that came up with a trifle and died without relishing his first yield from his splendid orchids that were brought by his worker from Kashmir.Girdaab gives an insight to the plight and sufferings that the migrant Pandit family of Deeraj and Raju had to go through in the shanty camps that they had to live in. It devastated them emotionally as well as physically. They came close to  committing suicide but ultimately life won with the hope that good days will follow.Ghar is  a story of a carpenter Abdul Rahim, who loses his house to a mysterious fire. His another battle begins with insurance company that declines to pay him adequately as they doubt that he had such a good house.Another short story Form Mazroobi gives an ironic depiction of what destiny could have in store for a person. Head Constable Mohan Singh alias Form Mazroobi, was better known in his police station, as he professionally kept number of Form Mazroobi’s (a legal document that acts as Medico Legal evidence) in cases of injuries or deaths during the cases of violence. The shoot outs and grenade blasts had made it a most sought after document in every police station. Head Constable Mohan Singh who had filled the Form Mazroobis for innumerable persons during his duty had nothing left for himself when he was injured in a grenade blast and died with no one to write the Form Mazroobi for him.Another story of a Pandit doctor Radha Krishan, who preferred to stay back in his ancestral village in Lolab, offers the reader a melodramatic account.  He was haunted both by militants as well as Army after he was kidnapped by the militants to attend their wounded Commander in their hide out. The doctor had to face the wrath of the Army who took his kidnapping as complicity with the militants. Much to his shock, after his release from the Army camp he was again taken away by the militants who suspected it as his visit to the Army camp. Finding himself tossed between frying pan and fire, the doctor finally decided to migrate.

Chib felicitates the newly elected MLCs

INB NEWS KASHMIR :-, DECEMBER 06:- DECEMBER 06: Minister for Medical and Technical Education, Mr. R. S. Chib today complimented the newly elected legislative council members, two each from Kashmir and Jammu divisions. He said that conduct of Panchayat election and the election to the 4 seats of legislative council out of the Panchayat quota would not have been possible without the efforts of UPA chairperson, Mrs. Sonai Gandhi. Union Minister for Health, Mr. Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chief Minister, J&K. Mr. Omar Abdullah, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah and MP, Mr. Saif-ud-Din Soz.

Govt. approves re fixing of transport fares

INB NEWS KASHMIR :-, DECEMBER 06:- The cabinet has approved refixing of maximum chargeable fares in case of stage and contract carriers. Decision to this effect was taken today with Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah in chair.As per the cabinet decision, 14.40% hike has been approved in existing fares of big buses(stage carriage), 13.49% hike in mini buses(stage carriage), 12.13% hike in taxi, maxi cabs(contract carriers) and 8.81% hike in petrol driven auto rickshaws(contr­act carriage).The cabinet has directed the State Transport Authority to accordingly issue detailed notification specifying revised route-wise fares.

02 houses damaged in fire

INB NEWS KASHMIR :-, DECEMBER 06:- Two residential houses were damaged in fire in Nowhatta area of Srinagar District last evening.Due to leakage of LPG, fire broke out in two residential houses of Bashir Ahmad Beigh and Tariq Ahmad Beigh sons of Ghulam Mohammad Beigh at Baha-ud-Din Sahib, Nowhatta, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Nowhatta, resulting in damage to the houses. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and local police. Police has registered a case in this regard.

Govt orders transfer, posting of 7 senior IAS officers Arun Kumar posted FC Revenue, Sharma Planning Secy

INB NEWS KASHMIR :-, DECEMBER 06:- The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah approved the following transfers and postings. Dr. Arun Kumar awaiting orders of adjustment has been posted as Financial Commissioner, Revenue.Mr. B. R. Sharma, Principal Secretary, Home Department has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary, Planning and Development Department, relieving Mr. B. B. Vyas of additional charge.Mr. K. B. Agarwal, Financial Commissioner (Revenue) has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department. He will continue to hold charge of Chairman, Special Tribunal.Mr. Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary Home Department. Mr. Arun Kumar Mehta, on his repatriation to the State Government has been posted as Commissioner Secretary, PDD. He will relieve Mr. B. R. Sharma of the additional charge of the post. Mr. Jeet Lal Gupta, Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department has been transferred and posted as Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department.Mr. Gazanfar Hussain, Secretary, Higher Education Department has been transferred and posted as Secretary Social Welfare Department.

Inaugurates FSL complex at Bemina Omar highlights role of Forensic Science Laboratory in punishing culprits

INB NEWS KASHMIR:- DECEMBER 05 – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday highlighted the role of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in establishing criminal cases and handing over punishment to the culprits as per the law. He said fast clearance of cases by FSL would give imputes to the investigations and shorten the process of delivering justice.Chief Minister this afternoon inaugurated new complex for FSL at Bemina constructed at a cost of about Rs.11 crores. The Minister of State for Home, Nasir Aslam Wani, Legislator Irfan Ahmed Shah, Principal Secretary Home, B. R. Sharma, Director General of Police, Ashok Prasad, Additional Director General Police, K. Rajindra and other senior officers were present on the occasion.It was stated on the occasion that Directorate of Forensic Science Services, MHA, Government of India has sanctioned Rs.83 lakh for creation of two central Forensic Mobile Units, one each at Srinagar and Jammu. There is also proposal for creation of new divisions of Brain Mapping, Computer Cyber Crime, DNA Profiling and Voice Identification to make FSL service modern and more proactive.It was stated that FSL has cleared 2250 cases out of the 3000 referred to it and the achievement in case of narcotics related cases has been 100%. During the current year first ever Forensic Science Conference was held at Srinagar in which 350 delegates from India and other countries participated.  

Kashmir valley freezes amid snow forecast

05 DEC, INB NEWS KASHMIR:-Kashmir is expecting rain and snow in the next 24 hours as minimum temperature continued to remain below zero in capital Srinagar on Wednesday.From early morning fog had reduced the visibility level in the city prompting the businesses to open late. Traffic was also thin in the morning even though authorities had lifted the curfew from old city areas after a week.The sky was overcast with intense chill throughout the day. “The winter is marching ahead like anything. The chill is so intense that as if it will pierce one’s bones,” said Feroz Ahmad, a driver of uptown Raj-Bagh.Weatherman has predicted rain in plains for the next 24 hours. The capital recorded a minimum of minus 2.4 as against Tuesday’s season-low of minus 2.9 degrees Celsius.The mountainous areas of Kashmir like Leh and Ladakh in North-East of Srinagar and cold resorts like Pahalgam in south Kashmir and Gulmarg in North were shivering at even lower minimum temperatures than the capital.“It is expected to snow in mountains any time from now,” said an official at Meteorological centre in Srinagar.Grenade recovered in Bandipora Srinagar, December 05: A rusted hand grenade was recovered while repairing a wall of Jamia Masjid Malamgam, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bandipora. Police bomb disposal Squad was called in and the grenade was destroyed without causing any damages .Police has registered a case in this regard.

Sheikh Sahib’s birth anniversary Omar describes Sheikh Sahib Architect of progressive, educative J&K

INB NEWS KASHMIR:- DECEMBER 05 – Describing Sher-i-Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah architect of progressive, educative and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that the reformative, comprehensive and equitable development concept with empowerment of common people its central theme envisioned by the late leader will loom large on the socio-economic and political spectrum of the State forever.Omar said that universalization of education and implementation of land reforms were landmark and path breaking decisions of Sheikh Sahib aimed at development of youth force and socio-economic transformation of farmers. He said that the principal of public empowerment to involve people in policy formulation and implementation of development programmes set by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah holds significance and importance in all times. “Sheikh Sahib’s concept of single line administration to ensure good governance is all time relevant and effective initiative to guide us in rendering needed service to the people”, he added.Paying glowing tributes to Sher-i-Kashmir on the birth anniversary of late leader at a function held at Mazaar-e-Sheikh Sahib, Hazratbal, here, Omar Abdullah said that public cause remained always dearest to Sheikh Sahib and he spent his life to seek wellbeing, dignity and prosperity for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh irrespective of any consideration of creed, caste, region or religion.Omar said Sher-i-Kashmir was personification of amity, brotherhood and pluralistic ethos of Jammu and Kashmir. “Throughout his life he preached and worked for unity and amity between various sections and regions of the State. His slogan of Hindu-Muslim-Sikh Ithad still reverberates every area of Jammu and Kashmir”, Omar said and referred to the sacrifices made by Sher-i-Kashmir for the State and its people. He said that peaceful means to achieve goals remained benchmark of Sheikh Sahib’s life style. “He and his companions suffered themselves but not let people to suffer”, Omar added and said that Sheikh Sahib pulled society from desperation to dignity and from gloom to enthusiasm.  The Chief Minister said that the best way to pay tributes to Sheikh Sahib will be to strengthen the democratic and secular values and work for empowerment of common man. He said establishment of a powerful and viable panchayat raj in the State would amount realizing the dream of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. Omar said that transfer of power from secretariat to grass roots and making panchayat raj flourish in the State is determination of his government. He asked the workers and lovers of great leader to work selflessly for development and upliftment of all sections of the society particularly those living below the poverty line.Omar Abdullah asked the workers to make young generation aware of the high principles and sacrifices of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and his mission for prosperous, peaceful, democratic, classless and secular society in Jammu and Kashmir.The Chief Minister on his behalf and on behalf of President, National Conference, Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed gratitude to people and NC workers for visiting Mazaar-e-Sheikh Sahib and remembering him on his birth anniversary. Omar Abdullah also expressed gratitude to National Conference activists for working hard during recently held election to Legislative Council seats reserved for Panchayat Members. “God will give you sweet fruit for your tireless work”, he told them. Earlier, Omar Abdullah laid floral wreath over the grave of Sheikh Sahib and offered fateh. He also prayed for peace and development in the State and wellbeing of the people.Speaker Legislative Assembly, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Minister for Finance, Abdul Rahim Rather, Minister for Rural Development, Ali Mohammad Sagar, Minister for Medical Education, R. S. Chib, Minister for Higher Education, Abdul Gani Malik, Minister for Social Welfare, Sakina Itoo,  Advisors to the Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul and Devender Singh Rana, Minister of State for Home, Nasir Aslam Wani, Minister of State for R&B, Javaid Ahmed Dar, Legislators including Mustafa Kamal and Irfan Shah, NC Provincial President Ali Mohammad Dar and political leaders also spoke on the occasion.Mehfil-i-Quran Khani was also organized by the National Conference on the occasion at the Mazaar in which various people participated.

2 Dies, 10 injured in road mishaps

Srinagar, December 04: Two persons died and ten others were injured in different road accidents across the Kashmir Valley.A Truck bearing registration number Jk013/6568 and Tavera bearing registration number Jk013B/3552 collided at Frestbal, Awantipora in the jurisdiction of Police Station Pampore resulting in the death of a passengers Aasif Ahmad Guroo son of Abdul Rashid resident of Samar Bugh, Lasjan and injuries to six passengers. All the injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment. Later on one of the injured Ghulam Mohudin Bhat son of Abdul Rashid resident of Shalla Kadal, Srinagar also succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS Soura Srinagar. A case has been registered in this regard.A Tata mobile bearing registration number JK05C/2338 driven by Umer Khaliq son of Abdul Khaliq resident of Tuger, Sopore collided with a JCB driven by Irfan Ahmad Malla son of Mohammad Abdulla resident of Shatgund Payeen and a Tipper bearing registration number Jk09/3369. The driver of JCB Irfan Ahmad Malla and Tata Mobile driver Irfan Ahmad Malla and another person traveling in the JCB were injured. All the injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.  A Truck bearing registration number Jk02AG/3342 hit and injured two pedestrians Khurshi wife of Ghulam Mohammad Malik and Abida daughter of Ghulam Nabi Rather resident of Waskura near Sumbal bridge, Ganderbal, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Ganderbal. The injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.

Girl dies in Anantnag

Srinagar, December 04: A girl Saima Jan daughter of Abdul Rashid Bhat resident of Magam Anantnag died in suspicious condition at District Hospital, Anantnag. Anantnag Police has initiated inquest proceedings under section 174 CrPC in this regard. The body handed over to her legal heirs for last rites after completion of legal formalities.

Sher-i-Kashmir symbolizes unity, amity of J&K:-Omar Pays tributes to late leader on his birth anniversary

DECEMBER 04, INB NEWS KASHMIR :-Paying rich tributes to late Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his birth anniversary on 5th of December, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah described the late leader symbol of amity, unity and progress of Jammu and Kashmir. “Sheikh Sahib denotes the State’s high traits of pluralistic ethos and communal harmony. He nurtured and strengthened this characteristic and cemented the bonds of love between various sections of the society and different regions of the State”, he added. “The slogan of ‘Hindu-Muslim-Sikh-Ithad’ preached and practiced by Sher-i-Kashmir throughout his life, still reverberates the valleys, plains and mountains in the State and the universal harmony cultivated by Sheikh Sahib has become the integral part of the State’s quality”, Omar said. The Chief Minister said that Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was the epitome of sacrifices and he always fought for the cause and dignity of general people. “His target was empowerment of common man and equitable development of the State. His vision of ‘Naya Kashmir’ embedded holistic and comprehensive development of all sections and all regions”, Omar elaborated.Omar Abdullah said that the empowerment of people in the State would be our rich tribute to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. He said Sheikh Sahib’s high principals and sacrifice would continue to guide us to march on path of peace and development with a commitment. Omar said that the best way of paying tributes to the great leader is that we strive for peaceful, progressive and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

Kupwara police issues look out notice for Murder accused

December 04, INB NEWS KASHMIR:- Kupwara police has issued a look out notice regarding an absconding murder accused Fayaz Ahmad Shah. A person who will assist police in his arrest will be suitably rewarded and his identity will be kept confidential. Superintendent of  Police  District  Kupwara  issued a  notice regarding Fayaz Ahmad Shah son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shah resident of Sever Malgund, Lolab, Kupwara who is evading arrest in FIR No  07/2012 under section 302 RPC of Police Station Lalpora. A girl Ameera died in mysterious circumstances on 16/02/2012 in village Sever Malgund, Lolab. Kupwara police during the investigation of the case cracked the mystery and arrested five persons so far involved in the murder including the father and the brother of the deceased. However, Fayaz Ahmad Shah who was working as a Home Guard volunteer is still at large.

Lok Adalat held District Court Complex, Janipur Jammu

DECEMBER 04, INB NEWS KASHMIR :- A Special Lok Adalat for MACT cases was held on 03^rd and 4^th December in the District Court Complex, Janipur Jammu under the chairmanship of Mr. Jang Bahadur Singh Jamwal, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Pr. District & Sessions Judge, Jammu on the trial basis of “Common Mechanism for Compromised Settlement of TP claims”.Two benches were constituted on 3^RD December . The bench No. 1 headed by Mr. S. C. Gupta, 2^nd Additional District & Sessions Judge, Jammu and assisted by Mrs. Nighat Sultana, Additional District Judge (Matrimonial Cases), Jammu took up 20 MACT cases and settled 1 case. An amount of Rs. 1.50 lakhs was awarded as compensation.The bench No. 2 headed by Mr. Sanjay Gupta, Additional District Judge, Jammu assisted by Mr. Sanjeev Gupta, 3^rd Additional  Sessions Judge, Jammu took up 52 MACT cases and 20 cases were settled. An amount of Rs. 50.65 lakhs was awarded as compensation. On December 04, a single bench headed by Mr. S. C. Gupta, 2^nd Additional District & Sessions Judge, Jammu and assisted by Mrs. Nighat Sultana, Addl. District Judge (Matrimonial Cases), Jammu took up 50 MACT cases and settled 6 cases. An amount of Rs. 12. 90 lakhs was awarded as compensation.During the Lok Adalat an amount of Rs. 63.55 lakh was awarded as compensation to the litigants in 26 cases. Next permanent Lok Adalat is scheduled for 06 December.

I have witnessed sufferings of Pandits and Muslims:- Manoj Sheeri Book Khusboo-e-Kashmir reflects the trauma faced by both communities

Manoj Sheeri  Author of .Khusboo-e-Kashmir (Fragrance of Kashmir)

A J&K police officer has come up with a collection of short stories based on the relations of Kash

miri Pandits and Muslims since 1990, the year anti-India insurgency broke out in the state.Khusboo-e-Kashmir (Fragrance of Kashmir), written in chaste Urdu, reflects the trauma faced by both Muslims and Pandits and how they dealt with it over the years."The book is based on my firsthand experience as an ordinary Kashmiri who lived in the Valley as well as in Jammu during the years of turmoil," said author Manoj Sheeri."I have witnessed the sufferings of Pandits (living as migrants) and Muslims."Sheeri said the collection, though fiction, has been tailored out of different situations encountered by the Kashmiris in general.The author hails from the small village of Sheeri in Baramulla district. Like many others in his community, Sheeri's family too migrated from the Valley and settled in Jammu city.Away from his home village, he added his village's name to his name for a sense of belonging. In Jammu, Sheeri worked as a senior reporter with a local daily for a couple of years and later joined the police force. Currently, he is the incharge of police Media cell or J&K Police spokesman.In almost every story of his, Sheeri brings in the component of syncretic 'Kashmiriyat' to show that the ties between the two communities are intact.One story is about an andhi maa (blind mother), in which a gunman befools an old woman. Doctor Sahab is the story of a pharmacist who has to face the wrath of both security forces and militants.Hasrat natamam (unfulfilled desire) is about the abject life in the migrant camps of Jammu. Doctor Sahab is Sheeri's favourite.Set in the Sogam area of picturesque Lolab in Kupwara district, close to the Line of Control, Doctor Sahab, a lone Kashmiri Pandit Radha Krishan, decides not to migrate during the early 90s.Though a pharmacist, Krishan would travel several kilometres to treat patients. One day, militants abduct him to treat their commander. They keep him for the night and release him the next morning. However, after his release, Krishan is detained by the security forces for going with the militants. The forces release him after three days. Later, militants capture him again, asking him he was in the army camp.All this frustrates Krishan and he decides to migrate. But the next morning, when he moves out with his baggage, he finds villagers begging him not to leave.

No stone pelting in Old city

03, December, INB NEWS KASHMIR :- There is no stone pelting in areas Hawal, zadibal and Nowhatta and Urdu bazar of old city in Srinagar . Some rumors are spreading by un known miscreants  about the Stone pelting .

Curfew to continue in old city areas of Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 3,INB NEWS KASHMIR  : Various city areas Monday remained under curfew for the sixth consecutive day as a precautionary measure in view of apprehension of clashes between two groups in the old city.A police official told that curfew will continue in Zadibal and Nowhatta police station areas and Urdu Bazaar police post area on Tuesday as a precautionary

measure.He said the decision to continue curfew has been taken to prevent clashes and any possible loss of life or property.The officer said the police were continuously monitoring the situation and that elders from both the communities have been engaged to diffuse any possibility of tension or clashes. He said the people behind the clashes were being identified

JKLF calls shut down on 10 Dec

03 Dec ,INB NEWS KASHMIR :- Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief Mohammad Yasin Malik today called for shutdown against the "unfair verdicts of Indian Judiciary" on Kashmir youths. Appealed people to observe complete strike on December 10th "International Human Rights day" against the "unfair verdicts of Indian Judiciary".According to reports "From last 2 years, 19 Kashmir youth have been awarded life imprisonment.