CM’s Private Office receives 187 deputations in Nov

NOVEMBER 30,INB NEWS :- Chief Minister’s Private Office at Srinagar received as many as 187 deputations and 823 individuals from different parts of Valley during the month of November who projected their demands besides ensuring the availability of essentials in their respective areas. The demands were subsequently forwarded to concerned departments for their redressal.The major problems and issues projected by general public were concerned with the erratic power supply, restoration of transmission lines, shortage of Kerosene oil, dilapidated condition of roads and lanes, expediting the works presently going on for proper drainage system, extreme poverty cases, speedy disposal of loan cases sponsored by various departments to banks and other day to day related issues and problems.   Pertinently an effective follow up and monitoring system has already been put in place to ensure the concerns of the common masses are addressed in a time bound manner.The Chief Minister’s Private Office also provided counseling and awareness to the people seeking financial assistance for setting of their income generating units, besides poverty alleviation, welfare and rehabilitation programmes launched by the Government for the benefit and upliftment of the people.

Lok Adalat settles 7 cases in Aishmuqam, Ang

 NOVEMBER 30, INB NEWS:- Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Aishmuqam held a Lok Adalat today at Tehsil Court Premises with Chairperson, Tehsil Legal Services Committee, Rafia Hassan Khaki in chair for settlement of Criminal, Maintenance and Civil Suits. As many as 12 cases were taken up, out of which 7 cases were amicably settled.

Winter vacations in Valley from Dec 03

NOVEMBER 30, INB NEWS : The Government today ordered that the winter vacations of the Government as well as Private recognized Educational Institutions of Kashmir Division including Winter Zones of Jammu Division for Schools upto Middle Standard shall commence from December 03, 2012 upto February 28, 2013, while High and Higher Secondary Schools shall observe winter break from December 15, 2012 upto February 28, 2013.

Navin Agarwal inaugurates Jail Control Room

                                             

NOVEMBER 30, INB NEWS:- Director General of Prisons, Navin Agarwal, inaugurated the Jail Control Room in the premises of Prisons Headquarters, Jammu.  Speaking on the occasion, Agarwal said that the purpose of establishing this control room is to meet any eventuality in jails of Jammu and Kashmir which will function round the clock. This will also help bridging the gap between Headquarters and jails and monitor every activity of all prisons in the state thus ensuring better coordination between the Prisons Headquarters and jails. Among those present on the occasion were Mohd Sultan Lone, DIG Prisons, Javid Masood Fazili, Staff Officer, G.M.Kar, Chief Accounts Officer, Technical Officer, Superintendent District Jail Jammu, Superintendent Central Jail Jammu, Kot Bhalwal, and Officials of Prisons Headquarters.  The control room can be contacted on phone number 0191-2561008

ARRESTS , HARRASMENT AND RAIDS ON RESIDENTIAL HOUSES CONDEMNED.:-ZAFFAR.

Srinagar, 30 November 2012: APHC leader and Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement, Zaffar Akbar Bhat strongly condemning the purported blasphemy by a foreign shoe company has said that  was  a deliberate  to create confusion and attempt to divide Muslims on sectarian basis in Kashmir.Zaffar Akbar Bhat while addressing a gathering at Aaribagh in Chadoora said urged people to  maintain unity and mutual bonhomie and foil the evil designs of enemies He said that anti-movement and several agencies were hell bent to create a wedge among Kashimri people mostly Muslims and are creating misunderstanding between Shia and Sunni communities .He said that people who have been struggling together the ongoing struggle for just cause should keep vigil anti-movement and anti-Kashmiri elements who were disturbing the unity of our community.It is a well-planned conspiracy adopted by some of the anti-freedom and anti-Islamic elements who want to give rise to the clashes between the Kashmiris on the name of caste, creed, religion and geographic locations.Zaffar Akbar Bhat also strongly expressed serious concern over the arrest of dozens of youth and aged civilians by police during the nocturnal house raids in Srinagar city. He also demanded immediate release of the youth.He appeaing to the civil society and religious leaders to come forward to defeat the anti-Muslim forces and ensure mutual peace and harmony as the ongoing liberation movement is in the final stage and . there should complete unity among the ranks of people and leaders.

Tara Chand, Bhalla, Chib appeal to ensure victory of NC-Cong candidates in MLC election

 November 30, INB NEWS :-:- Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Tara Chand, Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Mr. Raman Bhalla and Minister for Technical, Medical and Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S Chib has appealed the Sarpanchs and Panchs to cast their valuable vote in favour of NC-Cong candidates from coalition Government by pressing the symbol of J-1 (Hand) S. No. 8 for Mr. Sham Lal Bhagat Congress candidate and J-2 (Hal) S. No. 4 for Dr. Shehnaz Ganai NC candidate. This was appealed by the Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Tara Chand, Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Mr. Raman Bhalla and Minister for Technical, Medical and Youth Services and Sports Mr. R S Chib while addressing a large gathering of Sarpanches and Panches at Gandhi Nagar, here today. -MLA Mr. Balwan Singh, President NC Jammu Province Mr. Rattan Lal besides Sarpanches and Panches in large numbers were present on the occasion. They said that only coalition Government in the State has fulfilled the aspirations of the people. He said aim of the NC-Congress Government to provide all basic amenities to the people of the three regions of the State. He said during four years regime of the coalition Government, unprecedented development has been registered under development sectors like PHE, ERA, R&B, PDD, Education, Health and H&UDD.. Tara Chand, Mr. Bhalla and Mr. Chib called upon them to get their I-Cards for entry into polling booths for casting their valuable vote in favour of NC-Congress coalition partners on December 03, 2012. They said coalition Government is very keen to ensure BDC elections and establishment of a vibrant three tier Panchayati Raj System, incorporating best of the constitution 73^rd amendment Act in the J&K Panchayati Act, 1989 before holding of the BDC elections, adequate transfer of funds to the Panchayati Raj institutions, commensurate with the functions transferred to them, constitution of Panchayati Adalats immediately after the MLC elections, adequate supporting staff to Halqa panchayats in order to equip them for delivering the functions in a smooth manner, provision of honorarium to the Halqa Panchayats besides establishment of full-fledged training institute at the provincial level for capacity building of the PRI’s in order to provide result oriented trainings to the elected representatives.They said that coalition Government has enforced State Information Commission. They reconstituted Accountability Commission, implemented Public service Guarantee Act, established Panchayat Raj system, made e-tendering and e-procurement compulsory for government departments, and made 3^rd party monitoring of projects a permanent feature for transparency.   They said that coalition government is following the agenda of equitable and in exclusive development across the State along with working for peace and tranquillity. They said much head way has been achieved on these friends and 'our endeavour in this direction will continue to realize the goal of peace and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir. They said NC-Congress share the high principles of secularism, solidarity and unity of the State, amity and harmony between various sections of the society and equitable progress of all regions and sub-regions.

PDP Minority leader seeks support for MLC candidates

Srinagar, Nov 30: PDP minority leader Nana jee wattal urged Panches and Sarpanches of the state to support PDP candidates in the coming MLC elections scheduled on 3^rd of Decmeber.Urging the Panchayat Memebrs not to fall prey to the tactics of the present government led by NC who have betrayed people of Jammu & Kashmir for its personal luxuries and benefits. He said that Kashmiri people who are anxious for return of Kashmiri Pandits should strengthen the party and ensure its candidates success so that the dream of return of Pandits would come true through PDP’s pro people policies and programmes which have been used only as a propaganda and hollow slogan by the present dispensation. Blaming the present dispensation Nanajee said that it has exposed the State to the worst failures both on institutional and governance fronts and people now desperately want to get rid of this anarchist regime, sooner the better. He said plagued by ineptitude, disorder and corruption, the political structure of the present coalition government has completely collapsed resulting in the paralysis of the state’s administrative structure as well.Expressing dismay over the worst power crisis being faced by the people across the state in general and the electricity supply has hit the worst levels since 2002, before which also the NC government had ensured that the state is starved of electricity. Wattal said,while power tariff has been hiked manifold but the supply is decreasing everyday, the power reforms initiated by the previous government have been shelved, the LPG crisis has also reached its limits and the people are suffering badly during these harsh winter days and the present government is keeping blind eye on this core issue.

Govt has failed to address the aspirations of the people:- Mehboob Beg

 

30 November ,INB NEWS:-Speaking on a motion moved by the Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde (Amendments in unlawful Activities Act) senior NC leader and Member Parliament, Mehboob Beg said it is unfortunate that even after over six decades, GoI needs laws like the Unlawful Activities Act or the Armed forces special powers Act to govern a state. “If in a Democratic system you need laws like this, that means the Govt has failed to address the aspirations of the people, political or otherwise. Problem with GoI is that when Kashmir goes on a boil, it takes to streets, then the whole attention goes there with the PM nominating committees, interlocutors to suggest ways and means to address the issue. Once things cool down, the Govt just forgets about the place”, he said while speaking in the Lok Sabha today He said if problems are taken head-on and honest solutions put in place, laws like AFSPA etc won't be needed.

Any disrespect to Hazrat Ali (R.A) will not be tolerated:Geelani

29 November, INB NEWS :-Reacting strongly against the hurting of sentiments of Muslims by a foreign shoe-maker company, Chairman Hurriyat Conference (G), Syed Ali Shah Geelani Thursday said "irrespective of any difference of sect" Hazrat Ali (RA) is one of the most revered and most respected personality for Muslims. “Irrespective of the caste or sect, Hazrat Ali (RA) is dear to all the Muslims and any disrespect to him will never be tolerated by Muslims,” the octogenarian said. Geelani, while appealing for unity, urged Muslims to rise above Shia-Sunni differences and defeat anti-Islam forces. “As an Ummah we should shun our sectarian differences and should unite to fight against our enemy,” he said, adding, “some miscreants are still trying to harm Muslims by creating misconceptions between the two”. The Hurriyat chairman said the Kashmiri people are subjected to severe challenges under the "unjust occupation and under such circumstances they should conceive what the need of the hour is".Geelani said that he would have visited the affected places and met the religious scholars of both the communities if authorities would have allowed him.

Curfew to continue in 9 police station on Friday: DM Sgr

29 November , INB NEWS :-Situation remained peaceful across the valley on Thursday no incidents of violence were reported from any part of the valley.According to police sources, curfew remained imposed in the areas of nine police stations where the day passed off peacefully. Life remained normal in other parts of the Srinagar city and rest of the valley.However, D

istrict Magistrate Srinagar, Basseer Ahmad Khan said that curfew will remain imposed in areas of all the nine police stations on Friday.“Although situation remained peaceful, but in view of tension and apprehensions of violence, curfew will continue to remain imposed on Friday in the areas of nine police stations”, DM told .police station areas including Nowhatta, M R Gunj, Safakadal, Khanyar, Rainwari, Nigeen, Lal Bazaar, Zadibal and Parimpora. A police spokesman said that police had taken cognizance of the skirmishes between two groups in city’s Zadibal area.

Srinagar-Leh highway closed after snowfall Heavy snowfall along the Line of Control (LoC)

29 November :- Beigh Shamim Ahmed :- Srinagar-Leh National highway was closed for traffic as high altitude areas of Kashmir Valley, including the famous ski resort of Gulmarg, experienced the first heavy snowfall of the season, officials said on Thursday.  Heavy snowfall along the Line of Control (LoC) since last evening also prompted authorities to suspend traffic on the roads connecting the border towns of Gurez, Machil, Karnah, Tangdhar and Keran, the officials said.  They said the Srinagar-Leh national highway-- the only road linking frontier region of Ladakh with Kashmir Valley-- was closed for traffic yesterday following heavy snowfall. So far two feet of snow had accumulated on the highway between Sonamarg and Zojilla pass which usually attracts heaviest snowfall during the winter resulting in closure of the road for traffic to about six months in a year, the officials said.Drass and Kargil towns also experienced snowfall last night. While Drass recorded two inches of snow till this afternoon, Kargil which was the coldest place in the state with a low of minus 5.8 degrees Celsius witnessed mild snowfall, they said.  Gulmarg, 50 kms from here, also recorded 1.5 feet of snow since last evening, bringing cheers on the faces of tourists, who had thronged the resort to experience the snowfall. Gurez and adjoining areas including Kazalwan and Tulail in Bandipora district recorded nearly one feet of snow, while Machil, Karnah, Keran and Tangdhar near the LoC in Kupwara district experienced seven to nine inches of snow till last reports were received.  In south Kashmir, Peer Ki Gali on the Mughal road witnessed two feet of snow, prompting authorities to announce closure of the under construction road connecting Srinagar and Rajouri-poonch districts of Jammu.  Pahalgam hill resort also witnessed two inches of snow, while its peripheral areas including the famous 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath recorded two feet of snow, the officials said. Srinagar and other plains were lashed by incessant rains since last evening, resulting in steep drop in the day temperature. 

PDP luring Panchayat members through money power:- Omar Abdullah

Beigh Shamim Ahmed :- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today accused opposition PDP of luring Panchayat members through various tactics and money power, ahead of polls to four seats of Legislative Council from Panchayat quota scheduled for next month."PDP leadership is luring Panchayat members through various tactics and money power. Women Panchayat members are reportedly being presented make-up kits to tempt them to vote for PDP candidates," Abdullah said while addressing Panches and Sarpanches in Ganderbal, his home constituency, in central Kashmir.He alleged that the PDP leadership was using "undemocratic, illegal and enticing devises" to gain support of "They (PDP leaders) should understand that the Panchayat members are reputed social activists of high stature and honesty, and cannot be drawn in through such mundane and disgraceful methods," he said.The working president of NC said Sarpanches and Panches would teach PDP a befitting lesson for considering them "saleable".Seeking support of the Panches and Sarpanches in the upcoming polls, Abdullah said voting in favour of NC-Congress candidates is in fact voting to strengthen Panchayat Raj system in the state."NC-Congress coalition represents the voice of people of Jammu and Kashmir and rendering public service equitably and holistically is political agenda of both parties."The coalition government created Panchayats to shift the centre of power from secretariat to grass roots level and help involvement of public representatives at Panchayat level to participate in policy formulation and implementation of development schemes in accordance with public requirements," he said.The chief minister said in a state like Jammu and Kashmir, where 70 per cent population resides in villages,comprehensive development is attainable through Panchayats only."This is our belief and we held elections to Panchayats after a gap of over 30 years," he said.

Beigh blames coach Bishan Bedi of bias

29 November :- INB NEWS:- The crisis in Jammu and Kashmir cricket deepened on Thursday with senior state team skipper Samiullah Beigh blaming coach Bishan Singh Bedi for "creating rifts" among players. Amid much fanfare, the former India captain was last year appointed as coach of the Jammu and Kashmir senior state team."Since he came, the situation has worsened. He has created rifts in the team. He has done a lot of harm to the team," Beigh said. According to a report, 12 Kashmiri players boycotted the round-four Ranji Trophy fixture against Andhra Pradesh alleging biased selection.Beigh accused Bedi of preferring players from Jammu region over Kashmir. "Let me tell you frankly with a heavy heart that I respect his stature, but he wants only Jammu players in the side," he told ."In the last match, nobody has scored even 10 runs except one guy. There is a guy who has scored 10 successive ducks but I guarantee you he will be there in the side for the next game," he said.The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association was learnt to have been in talks with the disgruntled players since they had boycotted their round-four Ranji Trophy match.

Sagar asks Panches, Sarpanches to cooperate with govt

Sagar asks Panches, Sarpanches to cooperate with govt

  SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 29: Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar today said that government has put in place a vibrant Panchayati Raj System by ensuring proper empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions. The Minister was addressing a large gathering of Panches and Sarpanches at Khrew here today.He said government took up massive developmental projects and strengthened infrastructure in all the three regions, thereby assuring peace and prosperity for all the sections of the society.He said the government took various initiatives for attracting more and more tourists to the state which resulted in improving economy of the people.Giving resume of various worth mentioning activities of present government, Mr. Sagar said that widening and six laning project of National Highway, connecting railway service with valley and several power projects taken in hand by the state government shall hopefully open windows of prosperity for people and shall make them self reliant in the days to come.He appealed the Panches and Sarpanches to cooperate with government in implementation process of various development and welfare schemes.

Shia-Suni should hold the bond of brotherhood:- Shabir shah

 Shia-Suni should hold the bond of brotherhood:- Shabir shah 

Srinagar: Democratic freedom party Chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah has appealed to the Shia-Suni that they should hold the bond of brotherhood with strong hands under any circumstances and should not fell prey to the conspiracy forces.“We have been fighting together the freedom struggle from the last 65 years and we should keep that in mind while facing the forces that are hell bent upon disturbing the unity of our community,” he said adding that the religious inscription on a foreign product in a conspiracy against us.“We should let anybody to take advantage of anything and should not let them create a divide between Shia and Suni community. We are one

and we should create any divide between ourselves. We as a responsible should not let the conspiracy forces to create any kind of barrier between us, he said.There are anti-Islam forces headed by America who want to disturb our unity and take advantage out of that situation. “We have to collectively fight against them in one voice and not against oneanother. Shia-Sunni unity is the way to fight against these evil forces ,” Shah said.

Vehicles with anti-skid chains and 4x4 to ply Tangmarg-Gulmarg

Srinagar, INB NEWS:-Various areas including Gulmarg, Tangmarg, Sonamarg, Machil, Tangdhar, Gurez, Pahalgam, Zanaskar experienced light to moderate snowfall. Gulmarg recorded a depth of 1 to 1.5 feet, Gurez 1 foot, Pahlagam 4 to 6 inches, Zojila got around 2 feet snow. The roads leading to Kargil, Machil, Tangdhar, Gurez, Zanaskar remained closed today. However, Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was open for traffic. Air traffic remained normal, with all flights operating, on time.In view of snowfall and slippery conditions of Tangmarg-Gulmarg road, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon has ordered that only such vehicles having 4x4 facility or vehicles fitted with anti-skid chains on tyres, shall be allowed to move from Tangmarg upto Gulmarg, in the interest of the safety of the passengers, till further orders.Dy. Commissioner, Baramulla,Gulam Ahmed khawaja , Sr. Supdt. of Police, Baramulla,  Anand Jain,CEO, Gulmarg Development Authority, SDPO/Tehsildar Tangmarg have been asked to ensure implementation of the order in letter and spirit.

Situation remained peaceful across the valley

November 29, INB NEWS :-Situation remained peaceful across the valley. In Srinagar, curfew remained imposed in the areas of nine police stations where the day passed off peacefully. Life remained normal in other parts of the Srinagar city and rest of the valley.

Residential House gutted in fira at Doru Anantnag

November 29, IN B NEWS:-  Fire broke out in the residential house of Abdul Gani Wani at Wangund, falling under the jurisdiction of Police Dooru, Anantnag, resulting in complete damage to the structure. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and local police.

Vehicles with anti-skid chains and 4x4 to ply Tangmarg-Gulmarg

Srinagar, INB NEWS:-Various areas including Gulmarg, Tangmarg, Sonamarg, Machil, Tangdhar, Gurez, Pahalgam, Zanaskar experienced light to moderate snowfall. Gulmarg recorded a depth of 1 to 1.5 feet, Gurez 1 foot, Pahlagam 4 to 6 inches, Zojila got around 2 feet snow. The roads leading to Kargil, Machil, Tangdhar, Gurez, Zanaskar remained closed today. However, Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was open for traffic. Air traffic remained normal, with all flights operating, on time.In view of snowfall and slippery conditions of Tangmarg-Gulmarg road, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon has ordered that only such vehicles having 4x4 facility or vehicles fitted with anti-skid chains on tyres, shall be allowed to move from Tangmarg upto Gulmarg, in the interest of the safety of the passengers, till further orders.Dy.Commissioner, Baramulla,Gulam Ahmed khawaja , Sr. Supdt. of Police, Baramulla,  Anand Jain,CEO, Gulmarg Development Authority, SDPO/Tehsildar Tangmarg have been asked to ensure implementation of the order in letter and spirit.

JAMMU WEST ASSEMBLY MOVEMENT

INB NEWS : A high level delegation, meeting held with Mr Shakeel Beigh the IPS DIG Deputy inspector General Jammu Region Of Traffic police and Sunil Dimple president Jammu west assembly MOVEMENT, as a part of the intensified Jan Andolan by the movement against the worsening traffic problems.

Sunil Dimple apprised the DIG Traffic Shakeel Beigh, the reasons, cause of traffic problems in the west assembly constituency and the Jammu city and the Region for the worst traffic scenario in the Jammu city. He strongly registered protest that the ratio of the accidental deaths is more than the militancy victims.

Dimple registered the strong protest with the Jammu Kashmir Govt and sent a strong massage to the Coalition Govt through the DIG to take the  immediate steps at war footing to control the worst traffic problem in the Jammu city and to stop the rising accidents in the far flung hilly rural areas due worst conditions of the roads  .

  Dimple alleged Govt is “not constructing” the fly overs at Rehari Chungi, and Jewal Chowk in the city. He appealed the Govt to “Simultaneously” together start the construction work of all the  3 three flyovers at Vikram chowk, Jewal Chowk, and at the Rehari Chungi and not to discriminate the people of the city one politics of the Ruling supremacy and the Opposition politics.  

  He urged the Govt  to come up with the time bound city mobile plan,policy to solve the worsening traffic problem in the region and city and accused all the PWD, R&B, ERA, Jammu municipal corporation, JDA & the Govt, have completely  failed to come up with any constructive plan to solve the worsening traffic problem of the city.

 He demanded construction of multi storied parking at Panjterthi, Supper bazaar shalmar, and at bus stand Jammu. He also demanded to install more traffic signal lights in the Jammu city.

He demanded for starting and the connectivity of the  Metro Rail, Mono Rail to the adjoining towns and Construction of Circular Roads to solve the traffic problem faced by the people of Jammu City.

Dimple Demanded the Govt. for construction of alternative four way circular road from Amphalla  Manda to High Court  Janipur to  Roop Nagar, Bantalab  to Ease the traffic rush problem  on the  Amphalla, New Plot, Janipur, Bantalab Road to save precious  lives of residents of these localities from the road  Accidents.

The D I G traffic Shakeel Beigh gave very patient hearing to the demands raised by Sunil Dimple and assured that the immediate steps will be taken by his department to solve the traffic problem at war footings in the Jammu city and to see the problems of the far flung Rural areas.

He assured Dimple that all the demands put forward by him will be taken up with the Govt at the earliest.  

DIG Traffic Shakeel Beigh appealed the people to fallow the traffic rules, avoid the wrong parkings, appealed the Matadors Union to pick the passengers from the proper stands and also appealed the people to stand on the proper matador stands which will go a long way to solve the traffic problems. He also passed directions to his staff to strictly implement the traffic rules and to take action against the erring persons.

The DIG Shakkel Beigh also directed his officers to give proper response and behavior to words the problems of the commuters, people and come forward to solve the traffic problems in the Jammu city. He said the entries points have been abolished by the traffic department for the transparency to control the malpractice if done by any employee of the traffic department.

  The movement has decided to hold a big seminar on 2 Nov on the traffic scenario of the Jammu region with the involvement of the traffic department, other Govt agencies responsible to control the traffic menace, Transporter, prominent citizens and other heads of the various NGOs.