Taj, Mir ask children to be competitive, hard working to face future challenges

BEIGH SHAMIM AHMED:- OCTOBER 13: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today asked children to come out of the environment of inferiority and face their competitors elsewhere with confidence, grace and hard work.Addressing an award distribution ceremony here today, the Minister said time and again it has been proven that the State has a human capital second to none. But, he said, the only problem with it is that it lacks exposure and sense of competition at national and international levels.The Minister appealed youth to explore possibilities in education and employment outside state and country and bring laurels to their families and the State alike. He said there is abundance of talent among youth of the State and they should display it at national and international level. He suggested changes in the educational system to hone the skills and talent of youth. In his address, Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir stressed the need for quality education while chasing the target of universalisation of education. He also suggested changes in education policy so that the best among the lost is promoted who can deliver in the field on national and international level.Mr. Mir asked children to adopt the culture of hardwork and prepare themselves to meet the challenges of future. He said we should strive to achieve best in all spheres of life while retaining the core of our values, principles and ideas.Director, RMSA & Local Bodies, Mr. Hilal Parray, Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, Mr. Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Director, Business & IT Schools, Kashmir University, Prof. S. M. Mufeed, Director, Libraries, Mr. Atta ur Rehman Natnoo, noted educationist, Prof. A. G. Madhosh also addressed the gathering.

Rally on International Disaster Risk Reduction Day-13th Oct Media is invited to grace the occasion

12 November:-On the occasion of International Disaster Risk Reduction Day on 13th October, a Rally has been organised.The theme selected this year, by the UN General Assembly is “Living with Disasters and Disabilities”.Civil Defence Organisation in collaboration with various organisations, working for the welfare of persons with disabilities, have organised a Rally, to create awareness about the day.The rally of volunteers is scheduled to start from Civil Defence Control Room, Maulana Azad Road (Near Dr. Ali Jan Complex, Opposite S.P. Higher Secondary School) upto Press Enclave, Srinagar. Qamar Ali Akhoon Sahib, Hon’ble Advisor to Hon’ble Chief Minister J&K, has kindly consented to flag-off the Rally at 10.45am on 13th October (Sunday).Media is invited to grace the occasion.

Taj inaugurates upgraded Recovery unit at LD Hosp; bed congestion to end

Srinagar, OCTOBER 12-Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today inaugurated the upgraded Recovery unit at Lalla Ded Hospital with an added bed capacity of 60. Also the bed capacity of Labour Room has been increased from 40 to 110. With this the bed congestion at Lalla Ded Hospital has been greatly minimised.The Minister also inaugurated a gynaecology museum at the hospital. The museum puts on display rare and unusual surgical objects used previously at hospitals. The museum also has on display the instruments and microscopes previously used in surgeries.Earlier, the Minister also inaugurated a two day Eurogynae Endoscopic Workshop. He appreciated the staff and faculty of the Department for inducting latest technologies and innovations in patient care. The Minister expressed his desire to make LD Hospital a world class hospital while appreciating the good efforts being put in by the doctors here. He said he will try to facilitate the availability of all equipment needed for making patient care smooth and successful. This was the second workshop in six months at the hospital in which latest techniques in Laparoscopy and Histoctomy were discussed.Later, the Minister convened a meeting of all executing agencies to review the ongoing development works at the hospital. He impressed upon the executing agencies to speed up their works so that patients are benefitted at the earliest.Commissioner, SMC, Dr. G. N. Qasba, Principal, GMC, Dr. Rafiq Pampori, Medical Superintendent, Lalla Ded Hospital, Dr. Mushtaq and representatives of R&B, JKPCC and other agencies attended the meeting.

Reserve seats for females in Professional/ technical courses: Dr Shehnaz.

11 Nov:-In a sharp contrast to what Govt is propagating at every nook and corner of the state, with regard to empowerment of women, Today the intention of the Government was exposed in the legislative Council by  rejecting the resolution moved by the Female Legislator seeking 50% reservation for the females in the professional/technical courses, a step to women empowerment.Dr Shehnaz Ganai, while moving the resolution said that females constitute around 50% of the population of the state, and if we see the employment figures, the females constitute only 18% in the state employment, which is a matter of grave concern. In some of the departments there are no females at all. In KAS (Sr Scale) there are only 12% females whereas in KPS the figure is just 3%. In CID the figure is 2%, PHQ 0%, Jammu Zone (police) 2.86% and Kmr Zone (Police) 1.91%. To empower the females, the need of the hour that we take some bold steps firstly to provide them the opportunity for reservation in professional/ technical courses and secondly we have to provide reservation in Govt Jobs.The females have high hopes on us, and she appealed all the legislators cutting across the party lines to join and support the issue. Today the females will ask you when you reach back home, as to what you have done from them. It is the issue of every house hold, all the parents of the girls have hope on us.The females are the worst sufferers, be it education or employment, in both the cases the figures are alarming.  We have to take a holistic view on the step and mentioned that the historic step taken by Dr Farooq Abdullah, as Chief Minister by reserving 50%  seats for the females in MBBS and dental courses is a historic one, and today we see that there are 69% females in Health Department( Div Cadre).She mentioned that some 70 years back  late Sher-I-Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah had in Naya Kashmir, kept on chapter for the empowerment of women and reserved two seats for females in Legislative Assembly. She mentioned that right from Independence of India there have been  only 12 Females elected MLA out of 800, and only 8 out of 228 MLC and 6 out of 300 ministers in the state. No female has ever been nominated as judge in the High Court, Speaker or Dy Speaker, Advocate General etc. On the other hand the crime against women is on rise. There are 2281 reported crimes against women in the state, which include eight cases of Dowry, whereas there were only 95 militancy related cases in the state during 2012. When we talk tough against militancy related issues, we need to simultaneously and univocally raise the  to this occasion and press for reservation of females in professional/technical courses.The Minister for Planning, Mr Ajay Sadhotra, however opposed the resolution, and asked Dr Ganai, to withdraw the resolution. Dr Ganai however pressed for the resolution, which was put to vote. Amid highdrama, the voice infavour of the resolution was heard loudly, but the Dy Chairman who was conducting the proceedings however conveyed that the motion 

All round development of State a priority: Taj Healthcare, edu facilities in villages near LoC would be further strengthened

BEIGH SHAMIM AHMED :- OCTOBER 11- Asking people to extend a helping hand to Government in its development agenda, Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Taj Mohi ud Din today said the all round development of the State has been a priority with present Government and many big ticket projects and schemes were operationalised during the last five years.Addressing a series of public meetings at Jabla and Gawalan, just a few kilometers inside the LoC, the Minister asked people to stand guard these achievements and they should look through the designs of vested interest elements which have no sympathy with them and are in fact harming their interests.Responding to local demands, the Minister assured the people that he would get the establishment of some middle and primary schools in the area in view of growing number of students examined by the concerned Department. He said the area has seen a revolution in road connectivity and many previous rugged terrains have now been converted into motorable roads. He said the area has good facility in terms of healthcare and schools which would be further strengthened.Mr. Taj said the border town of Uri has seen a turnaround during last decade and the day is not far when cent per cent achievement would be recorded in critical sectors like power distribution, water supply, education and healthcare.The Minister said that water supply distribution in Uri, which was 26% ten years ago, has risen to 97%, among the highest in the State. So is the case with power distribution, he said, which has risen from 34 % in 2002 to 85%. He said soon cent per cent coverage in water and power distribution would achieved in the town.Mr. Taj said it was during his tenure that Uri got the first college, three higher secondary schools and 16 high schools. He said the number of middle schools, which stood at 26 before his representing the area, rose to 95. Similarly 200 more primary schools were opened in the area taking the number to 270.The Minister said there were no filtration plants or lift irrigation schemes in Uri and 46 such filtration plants and seven lift irrigation schemes were set up during the last decade or so. He said the road length in Uri stood at 75 kilometres in 2002 which has been increased to a whopping 500 kilometres or more as more and more areas and habitations are being covered through road networks.Mir Mushtaq Nowshehri also spoke on the occasion and appealed people to strengthen the present coalition government.Earlier, on his arrival, the Minister was accorded a rousing reception by the people of the area who had turned up in traditional colourful attires to greet him.

Grenade attack on police Party at Sopore Jaish Muhammad claims responsibility

01 September: Panic gripped in North Kashmir’s Tarzoo Sopore Town when militants lobbed a grenade on Police Station which exploded with a bang and left two policemen injured.Police soon after the explosion cordoned off the area and a hunt was launched to nab the militants, however no one was arrested during the search operation.Meanwhile militant outfit Jaish Muhammad while claiming the responsibility of the attack said that the Mujhadeen soon after carrying the attack successfully managed to flee from the spot.Jaish Operational Commander Qari Saifullah told INB News that its ‘Mujhadeen’ carried out the attack.He said that 2 STF vehicles were attacked by " Mujahideen" near Amar Garh Sopore. " The Vehicles were coming from Rafiabad " He said and claimed that six Police men were Killed in the attack. He added that the attack was a revenge against the killing of Qari Yasir who was killed in Lolab. However a Police Statement said that at about 8:45 PM militants lobbed a grenade towards Police Station Tarzoo Amargadh, Sopore. Two Policemen were injured. They have been shifted to hospital for treatment. The area has been cordoned off.

Kishtwar peace march a befitting reply to communal, divisive forces: Taj Mohi-ud-Din Adresses large gathering,Announces sports stadium at Punzwah, Handwara

BEIGH SHAMIM AHMED -AUGUST 22: Terming yesterday’s peace march by the people of Kishtwar as a befitting reply to the communal and divisive elements, the Minister for Medical Education, Youth Service and Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din today said that yesterday’s developments would further unite people from all communities in the State.Addressing a public meeting here today, the Minister said that people of Kishtwar have shown the way to the people of the State and the country that the solution to all our problems lies in unity and collective efforts. He hailed the people of Kishtwar for this, saying sanity prevailed upon them and they rejected the nefarious design of communal, fascist and divisive forces.Appealing all political parties to play a positive role for the development and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Taj said time has come when we should stop dividing people in the name of religion, region and caste. “We should try to work for the development and prosperity of people rather than creating divisive societies”, he maintained.The Minister said the State has suffered immensely during the past two decades or more and it cannot afford more bloodshed, hatred and destruction. He said people of Jammu & Kashmir want development, jobs, better road connectivity, healthcare and education and not disorder, confusion and categorization of people based on caste, creed or colour.On the development of Kupwara district, Mr. Taj said many centrally sponsored schemes are under execution in the district which are set to change the developmental profile of the district. He directed the district administration to meet all the deadlines in respect of these schemes.On the occasion, the Minister announced construction of a sports stadium at Punzwah which is expected to cost Rs. Five crore. The stadium on its completion would suffice the playing needs of youth of entire Ramhal belt in the district.

It is pertained to mention  that curfew was lifted in Kishtwar, 13 days after restrictions were imposed there following communal strife. Theall-party delegation had held several rounds of talks with members of both the communities and officers of the district administration including PHE Minister Sham Lal Sharma and Deputy CM and Education Minister Tara Chand but failed after that  a delegation headed by Minister for Medical Education, Youth and Sports Services, Taj Mohi-ud-Din also also lead a peace march and held talks with the deputations representing two communities, political parties, besides local administration. Taj continued with its efforts to restore peace and communal amity and was able to get both the communities on a single table. This was followed by a peace march held in the town which was attended by members ofboth the communities including traders, intellectuals, political and social workers and students and situation was returning to normal due to hard work and great efforts of Police and civil administration and especially Taj Mohi u din Minister Medical Education and Youth services and sports.

Youth Conference held in Kulgam

Srinagar, August 21, 2013: Kulgam police organized a Youth Conference at Town Hall Qazigund today.A Youth Conference was held by District Police Kulgam in which around 250 persons included ZEOs, Doctors, Revenue officers, Principals, teachers, students and respectable of District attended. SSP Anantnag Shri Ramesh Kumar was the Chief Guest on the occasion.A debate competition on the topic” problem of drug addiction among youth” was held during the conference. The participants gave an impressive deliberations on the role of society as whole to combat the threat. Students of around 28 schools presented their point of view on the issue.The winners and the participants were given cash prizes at the conclusion of the event. 1st prize was awarded to Shahid Habib of Army Goodwill School Ujroo, 2nd prize went to Mir Inam of Govt. High school Wanpoh and 3rd prize was bagged by Burhan  Abbas of  Govt. Boys High School Qazigund. Apart from this 03 consolation prizes of Rs 100 each was also given. All other participants were given a certificate.

medical and veterinary camp was organised by Army

21 August :- A medical and veterinary camp was organised by 8 SIKH REGIMENT under the aegis of HQ 161 Infantry Brigade on 21 Aug 2013 at Gagarhill village as part of SADHBHAVNA-XV (2012-13). The camp was a goodwill gesture by the Army to promote health care and provide medical facilities to people and their animals living in remote areas in close proximity to the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.A total of 208 people including men, women and children of various age groups benefitted from the camp. General medical check up of all school going children was also carried out. A total of 459 animals were also treated in the medical and camp.Medical assistance was rendered to the needy villagers living in close proximity to the Line of Control by Regimental Medical Officer 8 SIKH.People from far-flung border areas such as Sumwali, Kurali, Dudhran, Lajri, Bankhuri, Neelam, Jabri, Maidanan, Salasan, Darakunjan, Trikanjan, Gagarhill and Chotali attended the day-long medical and veterinary camp at Govt Primary School premises, Chotali. Free medicines were distributed to all sick & wounded. Veterinary Officer briefed all villagers about better management practices, health care of livestock and prevention of various diseases in animals. Veterinary medicines, feed supplements and tonics were distributed out of Sadhbhavana stock free of cost.  Lady Doctors and Nurses were also pooled in from PHC, Boniyar and other local hospitals etc to diagnose women folk of villages in AOR.The  Medical and Veterinary  camp organised by 8 SIKH at Gagarhill helped in providing better health care, hygiene and sanitation  and  education to people living in remote areas and  this noble effort was well appreciated by all.

After 13-days, curfew lifted in Kishtwar, Taj leads peace march in communal strife hit town

BEIGH SHAMIM AHMED :-Kishtwar: Day time curfew was Tuesday lifted in Kishtwar, 13 days after restrictions were imposed there following communal strife, as the situation was returning to normal."In view of betterment of situation, curfew was lifted from noon in the town," District Magistrate, Kishtwar, Baseer Khan, told said.There was noreport of any untoward incident from anywhere in the district and the situation was returning to normal, he said.The all-party delegation,which was here since August 19 to hold talks with members of the two communities to end tension, left today, Khan said.He said a peace rally was taken out in the town by two communities to forge communal harmony."Deadlock between the two communities had been resolved. Jointmeetings were held with both the communities and it was decided to take out peace rally in the town to end tension and forge communal harmony," he said.A delegation headed by Minister for Medical Education, Youth and Sports Services, Taj Mohi-ud-Din also also lead a peace march and held talks with the deputations representing twocommunities, political parties, besides local administration. Taj continued with its efforts to restore peace and communal amity and was able to get both the communities on a single table. This was followed by a peace march held in the town which was attended by members of both the communities including traders, intellectuals, political and social workers and studentsThe members of delegation included Devinder Rana and Surjit Singh Salathia of NC, G M Saroori, Janak Raj Gupta and Thakur Hari Singh of INC, Ashok Khajuria and Dr Nirmal Singh of BJP, Balwant Singh Mankotia of NPP, Sheikh Abdul Rehman of SP, Sham Prasad Kesar of CPI (M), SHS Raina of Shiromani Akali Dal, R S Baloria of NCP, Tulsi Dass Langeh and Rattan Kumar Bhagat of BSP and Tej Ram Dogra of PDFCurfew was imposed in Kishtwar on August 9 after communal clashes broke out there in which three persons were killed, over 20 others injured and 75 business establishments along with 35 vehicles gutted.Tension had spread to other districts which witnessed violent protests against the clashes and restrictions were imposed.The all-party delegation had held several rounds of talks with members of both the communities and officers of the district administration. They also undertook a visit of the affected areas in the district to assessthe situation

Azad and Bhat Greets People on Eid-ul Fitr

7 August:- Union Health Minister Gh Nabi Azad and Former MLC and Youth congress President Muhammad Amin Bhat greeted people of Jammu & Kashmir on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.Wishing all 'Eid Mubarak', Bhat said the festival "brings joy and happiness on the conclusion of the month of Holy Ramadan, a period of fasting, prayer and charity." The festival reminds us of our duties towards the poor and downtrodden as well as the need for charity and generosity towards all," he said."May this festival strengthen mutual goodwill and inspire each one of us to follow the path of love, friendship, harmony and peace" Azad prayed.

One killed in cloudburst in Kishtwar, govt properties damaged

Kishtwar, August 01: - One person was swept away and several private and government properties were damaged due to a cloudburst triggered by heavy rains in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. A cloudburst struck Gratnar Sigdi village in the Chatroo tehsil, 40 km from here, in which the victim, identified as Thaker Das, was washed away by the flood waters, police said. Around eight km of road was also swept away, while several public and private properties were damaged due to the incident, they said.The administration officials and police has reached the area and started rescue operations when the last reports came in.The cloudburst has also caused extensive damages to orchards, rice and maize fields, damage to Masjid Shareef leaving the growers without any source of income.Meanwhile, Congress (MLA Inderwal) and former minister G M Saroori today expressed his concern over cloud burst and expressed his untimely death of one Chuni Lal s/o Thakur Das r/o Gwari Sigdi who died due to cloud burst at in the Sigdi and Sigdi bhata area of tehsil Chatroo district Kishtwar beside requested the state government and district administration to give three months ration to the sufferers and provide relief on the Ladakh pattern.

Traffic Plan before and on the Eve of Eid-ul-Fitr-2013

Srinagar August 01, 2013: In view of  ensuing Eid-ul-Fitr, thousands of vehicles are expected  to throng the city Hub at Lal Chowk. Traffic Police Srinagar has made elaborate arrangements to discourage traffic gridlocks along Residency Road and M.A Road stretches which otherwise  puts the common man to a lot of inconvenience as the whole area gets converted into a shopper’s paradise.

No Passenger vehicle shall be allowed to ply on Residency Road from Radio Kashmir upto Hari Singh High Street on one side and along Moulana Azad Road from SRTC Crossing  to Jehangir Chowk on the other side except Emergency and on duty vehicles. Restrictions shall remain in force from 06.08.2013 till  Eid-ul-Fitr prayer.

No 407 vehicle  will be allowed  on Residency Road and Moulana Azad Road from 06.08.2013. However these vehicles shall be diverted as mentioned below:-

a)    The passanger vehicles  who are moving on Residency Road will now be diverted via  Abdullah bridge, Rajbagh, Lal Mandi, Shargari, Exhibition.

b)    The vehicles who have to move  from Batamalaoo towards MA Road shall be diverted  at Jehangir Chowk, Old Secretariat, Tankipora, Habbakadal, Barbar Shah, Baba Dharam Das route and at  Maisuma interior. At Baba Dharam Das, the vehicles bound for Hazaratbal and Soura  shall take left turn and vehicles bound for Nishat, Shalimar shall proceed  towards Kohankhan Dalgate-Badyari chowk and onwards.

            The general public is requested to pool in their vehicles so that the load on the city roads is reduced.

              The shopkeepers  will not be allowed to  park their vehicles  in front of their shops. However, they can use the parking space in the nearby  parking slots as mentioned below:-

PARKINGS:- Parking for shopkeepers/business establishments:

From 06.08.2013 all Shopkeepers/business establishments of Lal Chowk area shall park their vehicles before 0900 hours at authorized and designated parking places i.e;

§  For Residency road market :- Polo view parking and Press colony SDA  parking and Sangermal parking to be utilized.

§  For Lal chowk :- Municipal parking near Lala Rukh Hotel,Sheikh Bagh parking and Old KMD Adda parking near Fancy Fabrics to be utilized.

§  For H.S.H.S and Jahangir Chowk:- Exhibition parking, parking near Estate Quarters HSHS, Iqbal park parking.

a)    Parking for customers:

   The customers to Residency Road, Regal Chowk and  Lal Chowk shall park their vehicles in the designated parking space at Polo view parking in sports Council ground ,Sheikh Bagh parking near Forest Lane. They shall also park their vehicles in temporary parking at  SRTC Yard.

Single lane parking:- The customers can park their vehicles at  Banquett Hall parking on M.A road, along the boundary wall of Pratap park (M.A road), between  two yellow lines on Residency Road and Regal Chowk. However parking within single yellow lines will not be allowed.

Customers will be allowed to park their vehicles for only 20 minutes within two yellow lines.

         No parking Zone:

Regal Chowk ( Kohli) upto Ganta Ghar and Gurdawara upto   Amira Kadal, Amira Kadal towards HSHS (right side of the road) and from Budshah bridge upto Dalgate (left tube of  M.A road)

Hizb Module busted in Soporet , Militants involved in killing of Sarpanchs and Police on the directions of Salah-ud-din:-Police

01 August:-Police claimed that  it has busted Hizb Module in North kashmir’s Sopore town and arrested the militants involved in killing of Sarpanches and other police personels including SPO Mudasir Ahmed Dar of Untoo Hamam.Reports reaches that On 26-07-2013 one Sarpanch Khizar Mohammad Paray S/O Mohd Ramzan Paray R/O Krankshivan while coming out of mosque after offering Friday prayers was fired upon by militants and got him citically injured. A case FIR No: 69/2013 undersection 307 RPC, 7/27 Arms Act stands registered in the matter with Police Station Tarzoo (Amargad). Again on 28-07-2013 militants attacked one SPO Mudasir Ahmad Dar No.104/SPO S/O Gulzar Ahmad Dar near his residents at Untoo Hamam and killed him on spot. A case FIR No: 70/2013 under section 302 RPC, 7/27 Arms Act stands registered in the matter with Police Station Tarzoo (Amargad).Based on the eye witness account during investigation, one accused Asif Ahmad Dar @ Ashmate S/O GH Hassan Dar R/O Mumkak Sopore  was arrested. While the Police and Army laid cordon of the house of Asif Ahmad Dar, he jumped from the second storey of his house and attempted to fire upon Police, Army 22RR and CRPF party but his pistol got stuck and he was apprehended after being overpowered. On his disclosure and as well as eye witness account one more accused Aqib Ahmad Mir S/O Mohd Ramzan Mir R/O Khawaja Gilgit Sopore was also arrested. One more pistol was recovered from his possession.During investigation and questioning of the accused involvement of two more individuals in commission of crime and conspiracy thereof surfaced. Both the accused namely  Mehrajudin Rather @Shabir S/O Gulzar Ahmad & Fayaz Ahmad Lone S/O Ab Rashid residents of village Krankshivan Sopore were also arrested by Police with the assistance of Army 52 RR and CRPF. Two more pistols were recovered from their possession. Investigation of the cases reveals that on 26-07-2013 the three accused killers Asif Ahmad Dar, Mehrajudin Rather and Fayaz Ahmad offered prayers in Jamia Masjid Krankshivan where Sarrpanch Khizar Mohammad also offered prayers. All the three came out of the mosque before the Sarpanch and Asif Ahmad Dar with backup support of other two fired upon him from point blank. Assuming him to be dead they fled away from the spot. Moreover on 28-07-2013 the killers Asif Ahmad Dar and Aqib Ramzan Mir went to Untoo Hamam and attacked SPO Mudasir Ahmad Dar killing him on spot. Mudasir was a member of anti-narcotics squad of Sopore Police. One of the accused Asif Ahmad Dar has a history of drug addiction and stone pelting. He was involved in case FIR No’s: 308/2010,324/2010 & 330/2010 U/S SPO and firing on Sarpanch arrested. 147,148,149,336, 307 & 427 RPC of P/S Sopore and was detained under PSA in July 2011 but got his PSA quashed through legal cell of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) after three months only. The second accused Aqib Ramzan is a school dropout. Mehrajudin Rather is an ex-militant who had gone to POK in 2000 for training of Arms and Ammunition. After his return from POK he was arrested in Baramulla in year 2003. His father Gulzar Ahmad has also been arrested in year 2005 with fake currency at Goshbug Pattan. During year 2011 Mehrajudin again associated himself with the terrorists of JeM and was subsequently arrested along with a pistol and two hand grenades from Zakura Srinagar. A case FIR No: 19/2011 U/S 7/25 stands registered in the matter with Police Station Zakura Srinagar. Fayaz Ahmad had earlier been an over ground worker of the militants Ishtiyaq Pir of Hygam and Zahoor ganie @Vicky of Krankshivan around year 2007.During investigation it was established that all the accused were affiliated with Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist outfit working under direct command of one HM Commander  Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo @Fayaz S/O Ab Khaliq R/O Kraltang Sopore and another HM militant Mehrajudin Halwai S/O Ab Khaliq Halwai R/O Khushalmatoo  Sopore who had plans to kill at least 05 more Sarpanchs before Eid-ul-Fitr in Sangrama area. They had received orders directly from HM supremo Mohammad Yousf Shah @Syed Salahudin based in Pakistan to kill the Sarpanchs. These orders are being passed through HM Chief of the valley Ab Qayoom Najar @Jan Sahb S/O Ab Ahad Najar R/O Mumkak Sopore.Whilst the terror incidents being orchestrated by Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) were being investigated it came to the knowledge of security agencies that Hizb is roping in exmilitants and sympathizers of HM in its terror fold. One Pervaiz Ahmad Wani S/O Sona Ullah Wani R/O Handwara; a released militant of HM has also joined the group. He along with other terrorist Nisar Ahmad Dar @Usman R/O Saidpora is main accused in killing of one businessman Kifayat Hussain Mir R/O Bohripora and 04 policemen, two each killed in Handwara and Srinagar in March and June this year respectively.It is pertinent to mention that one Sarpanch namely Habibullah Mir S/O Mohd Akbar R/O Goripora Bomai Sopore was killed by the terrorists of HM on 11-01-2013 and one more female Panch namely Zuni Begum W/O Mohd Ramzan Kumar R/O Hardushiva was also attacked by HM militants on 12-01-2013 and got her injured critically.HM Supremo based in Pakistan is desperate to destabilize Panchayat Raj Institutions here in Kashmir Valley. The mass participation of people in country side in governance affairs has frustrated him and he has directed his cadres to harm members of Panchayat Raj Institutions by all means. It has also come to the knowledge of security agencies that a campaign of character assassination of members of Panchayat Raj Institutions is under way, being orchestrated with the help of Hurriyat (G) to build a case for their killing.Serious efforts are on to neutralize the HM militants network active in North Kashmir areas of Handwara, Sopore, Naidkhai and Palhalan to ensure peace and order and put an end to incidents of terrorism.

Pay no heed to the Rumours:-IGP Kashmir' Case registered against Miscreants

Srinagar July 21, 2013: Certain people are trying hard to vitiate the atmosphere by spreading rumours. Rumours of a young boy being killed in Sumbal, were floated by certain fake identity holders on Facebook. Reportedly one person with Facebook identity as Syed Naseem had also updated about death of a youth in Safa Pora which was not true. He later removed this post. All these Facebook miscreants are being identified and action would be taken against them. In this regard a case FIR No. 57/2013 U/S 67 IT Act and 505 RPC has been registered in Police Station Kothibagh.IGP Kashmir Shri Abdul Ghani Mir has appealed to all the people not to heed to the rumours. News channels are requested to publish or broadcast news, after confirmation.

Taj Mohi-ud-Din bereaved, Channi ,Dar,Bhat,Beigh condoles the demise of Malik

SRINAGAR, JULY 20:Malik Aijaz Ahmad, former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, passed away today at SMHS Hospital after a brief illness. He was 78.The deceased was the brother-in-law of Minister for Medical Education and Youth Services and Sports,Taj Mohi-ud-Din.Many social and religious organizations have condoled the demise.Mean while Senior Congress Leader Surrinder Singh Channi , Ex MLC Mohammad Amin Bhat,EX MLA Haji Ab Rashid Dar,Journalist and Editor INB News and Tameel Irshad Beigh Shamim Ahmed expressed grief over the sad and untimely demise of Malik Aijaz Ahmed. In their condolence messages to the bereaved family, they expressed solidarity with the family and especially Taj Mohi-ud-Din and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

JAKEDA to allot 6 MHPs of 9.5 MW capacity to IPP developers in State

SRINAGAR, JULY 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA) is developing 6 Mini Hydle Power Projects of 9.5 MW capacity in the Jammu and Kashmir State through Independent Power Producers (IPP) mode under phase-II.This was stated by the Minister of State for Science and Technology Mr. Feroz Ahmad Khan here today while reviewing the functioning of Jammu & Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA), Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) and Leh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA).The Minister said that the process for allotting the works of these Hydle power projects has been started through competitive bidding, adding that the required letters have been issued to the respective bidders by the authorities of JAKEDA.The Minister said that the JAKEDA has earlier allotted 6 projects having 9.95 MW Cumulative capacities under Phase-I among IPP to develop these projects in different areas of the State. He said more projects shall also be allotted in future in Phased manner by JAKEDA to play a positive role as State’s Renewable Nodal Agency for harnessing the renewable power potential in the state.On the occasion, the Commissioner-Secretary, Science and Technology Mr. Bipul Pathak, asked the concerned officers for utilizing the central funds properly and timely production of Utilization Certificate (UC) so that the agency get more funds from the central government .He said the State has tremendous Hydle power potential and its proper exploitation is the need of the hour to make the State self-reliance in power. He said there is no dearth of funds as the central Government is extending liberal funds for the purpose. He hoped that power projects taken into hand by the different agencies would be completed in the time frame and the people of the State get benefited from these projects.Earlier, the agency through power point presentation informed the meeting about the present status of the three agencies about the upcoming mini Hydle power projects in the State.Chief Executive Officer, JAKEDA, Mr Peerzada Hafiz-ullah Shah, Project Director, LREDA Mr Jigmat Takpa, Project Director, KREDA Mr Khadim Hussain and other officials of agencies attended the meeting.

Amin Bhat Condemns Gool Killings ,Demands strong punishment to culprits involved in Firing

                                                                    

, July 19:- Strongly condemning the bloodbath in Gool, Pradesh Congress Ex youth President and Ex MLC Mohammad Amin Bhat said human life in Jammu & Kashmir has been devalued completely as a result of callousness of security forces. Ex MLC said the coldblooded murder of half a dozen people and wounding of many others without any provocation is heartrending and no words are enough to describe the tragedy or condemn it. Bht said that many elements in police and security forces in the state have been enjoying atrocities on the people and it seems that their entire attitude has become sadistic .He  said the Gool atrocities have reportedly been a joint venture of BSF and a police officer Mohd Afzal wani While the former is reported to have indulged in desecration of a religious institution and a police officer has reportedely shot point blank at Manzoor Ahmad Shan, a lecturer, who was trying to pacify the crowed that was peacefully expressing its indignation at the hurting of religious sentiments.  This, He said, has reportedly happened in presence of Deputy Commissioner .Bhat said that the reports received by the party indicate that the BSF also trained their guns on the unarmed people leading reportedly to a half a dozen deaths.He  said it has been reported to the party that more than two dozen people are lying injured.Bhat said it is unfortunate that rule of law has compeletly collapsed in Jammu & Kashmir and the security forces that are an important instrument of the state to assist law have become its biggest and most serious violatorsExpressing solidarity with the bereaved families and condoling the death of their loved ones, Ex MLC said that he is shocked by incidents as the loss suffered by the victims is irreparable. He strongly condemned   the unwarranted and ruthless firing by Forces on unarmed and innocent citizens. He demanded that the culprits be booked without delay.

Taj Mohi-ud-Din enhancing medical-sports facilities in state

Jammu, July 17: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Taj Mohi-ud-Din, is enhancing medical and sports facilities in Jammu and Kashmir by reshaping the present structure.As per the information, Taj has worked remarkably especially in uplifting the sports section in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was during his tenure that cricket players like Parvez Rasool and Shubham Khajuria found their place in the Indian Cricket Team. Not only this, but he also ensured that basic facilities were being provided to sports lovers in every nook and crook of the state. In order to make sure that every single talented youth lives his dream, he was the one who announced development, maintenance and construction of stadiums in far flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Taj seems to be committed to develop sports infrastructure throughout the state and in this direction special attention has already been paid by the present dispensation to augment the sports infrastructure. A number of steps in the recent past are taken by the minister for developing play grounds and extending better sports facilities to the young budding youth so that they are able to exhibit their talent. It was his continuous demand, that made Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to promise and announce a package of Rs 700 crore over a period of five years in order to boost the mechanism of sports in Jammu and Kashmir .

Taj  told that potential for sports in state is much higher than expected. The only thing that we lacked was proper management and I am taking every possible step to ensure that every youth of the state achieves his desired goal. "I am making sure that all the sports lovers gets the required facilities and these facilities in return will boost their morale and they will shine one day and with them will shine the name of our state", he added.

While taking views from different sports lovers across the state, News gathering  found that most of them are feeling merrier, since Taj took on the ministry of sports. "We are glad that Taj Mohi-ud-din took charge as the minister for Sports and Youth Affairs and because of him sports in the state witnesses a boom" , they added by saying that, his efforts and determination towards the youth of the state made all the developments possible.

Now considering his role medical education, Taj knew that the State was facing shortage of qualified doctors due to the expansion of health infrastructure, more so in rural and hilly areas. He was also aware that the intake capacity of the GMCs was fixed some 40 years back after which it was never reviewed. So he came up with a proposal which was meant to put an end to all these prevailing problems. He dropped a proposal to the Central government regarding increase in the intake capacity of medical colleges in the state.

In July 2013, the Centre accepted the proposal and said that it would be applicable from this year's academic session. This proposal increased the intake capacity of Government Medical Colleges of Srinagar and Jammu from 100 to 150 and that of SKIMS Medical College, Bemina from 50 to 100. With this, 150 seat were added to these colleges. Taj recently in February flagged off issues for better management of hospitals and healthcare in the state, by stressing upon the need for rationalizing human resource in medical services for better results to the society. He also asked for adoption of Medical Council of India (MCI) norms for better and quality services at the hospitals and ensuring quality surgical equipments and using generic medicine at hospitals which are in line with the prescribed norms throughout the country. Taj said government is willing to make rules governing the services of doctors more flexible hinting at making amendments in existing rules as well to make their working more comfortable. This is not the end as he has done much more for the development and prosperity of the general public are far as both the sectors are concerned

Govt regularizes Evs, Converted Ret’s , Neenu Lata thanked Mehbooba ,Tarigami for their support

14 July :-Rehbare-e-Taleem Teachers Forum Chairman Gazi Ab Aziz and state Vice Chairman Neenu Lata,Vice chairman Kashmir Bashir Ahmed Dar and Farooq Ahmed General Secretary in a Press statememt said that the genuine demands of Ev’s and Rehbare- Taleem teachers fulfilled by the govt after ten years of long struggle and finally the authorities have decided for the bright future of the Ret’s and Evs .She said that Ret’s will be regularized from 26 June of this year under Govt order no Edu-SE-251-A09 dated 12/07/13.Mean while the state Vice Chairman thanked the leaders who supported for the genuine demands of Rehbare-e-Taleem Teachers especially PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, CPIM Leader Muhammad Yousf Tarigami ,Engineer Rashid and others and also commended the police action against the protesting employees.Neenu Lata said that the authorities have become habitual of dispersing the agitating employees with the use of disproportionate force. “In Jammu and Kashmir, unfortunately the use of force to quell peaceful protesters has become a precedent now. This tactics need to be changed in the better interests of government as well as the people,” she observed. Neenu Lata added that some vested interests are misguided the EVs and Rehbar –e –Taleem teachers that govt fullfilled the demands of 2+5 pattern.She thanked the Dy Chief Minister Tara Chand ,Secretary Education Hirdesh kumar, Additional Secretary A R Inqalabi,Deputy secretary Shanawaz Bukhari and Special Assistant Dy CM Dr Raj kumar Thapa for their support and taking personel interest for regularizing the Evs converted Ret’s.

Dy CM reviews pace of School mapping, vacancies & upgradation of schools, Directs for speeding up recruitment against vacant posts

           

SRINAGAR, JULY 11: Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Tara Chand Thursday impressed upon officers of School Education Department to strictly adhere to the instructions issued by Administrative department for ensuring smooth functioning of educational institutions of the State or otherwise face disciplinary action under rules for showing dereliction in performing their routine duties.Deputy Chief Minister was addressing a State level officers meeting of school education department today, convened to review the pace of school mapping in RMSA and SSA, availability of teacher posts, pace of filling up vacancies, transfers of teachers and upgradation of schools.Minister of State for School Education, Mr Feroz Ahmed Khan was also present on the occasion.Secretary School Education, Mr Hirdesh kumar, Director, School Education, Mr Mir Tariq Ali, Director, School Education, Jammu, Mr P. R. Pole, State Project Director, SSA, Mr. S. C. Sahni, Director,  RMSA, MR. H. A. Parray, CEO’s, ZEO’s and other senior officers of school education attended the meeting. Reviewing the issue related to school mapping, Deputy Chief Minister directed for completion of the task within a week’s period, so that the required information is forwarded to union Government well in time. Tara Chand appreciated CEO Anantnag for completing school mapping of the district in stipulated time frame and asked other CEO’s to do the same by obtaining guidance from Administrative department as well as CEO Anantnag. Deputy Chief Minister took serious note of the transfers of teachers ordered by a number of CEO’s on their own and directed the erring officers to explain their position for deviation  of Government order in this behalf. In order to ensure availability of teachers in all the schools of the State and to provide proper teaching facilities, Deputy Chief Minister ordered all the CEO’s to identify posts of teachers under the RBA and ALC category in their districts, so that the process of recruitment against such vacancies is taken up on war footing basis. He also took review of the pace of upgradation of various schools and sought details from concerned officers.On this occasion, the meeting was informed that under civil works of SSA, 3243 Primary School building, 578 Middle School building, 4869 ACR’s, 40 BRC’s, 213 CRC’s, 38 KGBVs, 117 boundary walls and 1286 Ramps were constructed and completed in Kashmir Division.Similarly, under the opening up and upgradation of school schemes under SSA, 2976 new schools were opened, 2696 Primary Schools upgraded to Middle School and 1302 EGS Centres elevated into Primary Schools, besides 5870 RET’s were engaged in newly opened schools, 5253 in new Middle Schools and 2564 in Primary Schools.

Taj lays foundation of first of its kind Rs. 18 Cr project of Indoor stadium, Bla

SHAMIM AHMED :-JULY 10:- Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today laid the foundation of an ultra modern indoor stadium here today.The indoor stadium would be first of its kind in the State, given the facilities and amenities proposed and it would be completed within a span of 18 months. It would be built at a cost of Rs. 18 crore in two phases, out of which Rs. Six crore have already been released.Minister for Higher Education, Muhammad Akbar Lone, former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA, Baramulla, Muzaffar Hussain Baig were present on the occasion.The stadium would have courts and rings for playing all the indoor games, spectators’ lounges, change rooms and other facilities. It would also be equipped with latest gadgetry and sports material. Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone, Mr. Taj said Government intends to upgrade and equip sports infrastructure in the State. He said Government has devised an action plan under which every block would be provided a sports complex and every panchayat would have a sports field.The Minister asked the public representatives to identify land in their respective areas so that the same would be developed as sports fields. He said Government intends to develop indoor stadia  across the Valley because for most of the year it remains in the grip of cold climate. The aim is to encourage sporting activity for youth throughout year,  he said. He thanked Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Muhammad Akbar Lone for donating piece of land of Degree College (Boys) Baramulla for construction of the indoor stadiumSpeaking on the occasion, Mr. Lone hoped that the stadium would be  a unique one in whole of the State. He said the present Government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is keen to develop the State on modern lines and make it an exemplary state.The Minister hoped that similar sports complexes would be developed at other District headquarters as well and for this he suggested that the  matter may be taken up at the earliest.Earlier, former Deputy Chief Minister and MLA, Baramulla, Muzaffar Hussain Baig complimented both the Ministers for choosing Baramulla for developing a state of the art indoor stadium. He asked students and youth to utilize their potential and make themselves better citizens of tomorrow. He said sports inculcate discipline, dedication and selflessness among youth which eventually help in creating a better persona in a human being.Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, G. A. Khawaja, DIG, North, J. P. Singh, Secretary, J&K State Sports Council, Dileep Thusu, S. P. Baramulla, Zubair Khan, senior army officers, former legislator, Haji Rasheed, Director, Colleges, Prof. Nalini Kohli, Principal, Degree College (Boys), Baramulla, Prof. Irshad Ahmad Wani and officers of District administration were present on the occasion.

Feroz for inculcating scientific temper among students

KARGIL, JULY 7:- Minister of State for Science and Technology Feroz Ahmad Khan today inaugurated Science Mela at Akchamal Kargil. The Mela was organized by Department of Science and Technology in collaboration with Higher Secondary School Akchamal in which students of Various High and Higher Secondary School participated. On this occasion, Mr. Faroz Khah said that such programmes are important exploiting the hidden talent of the school students. He said these programmes will help in shaping the future of students and develop scientific temper among them. He said that there is abundant talent in students and if they a suitable platform is provided to them to express their views under congenial environment they will excel in all fields of life. Feroz directed the authorities to organize such functions at district level also so that students from all over Kargil can participate and can showcase their talents and compete for state level events.The Minister assured to construct an Indoor Stadium at Akchamal and directed the concerned authorities to prepare the Project for the same. The Model Higher Secondary School Akchamal was adjusted first, Boys Higher Secondary School Kargil got Second and High School Poyen got third positions. On this occasion debate and quiz competition on topic “Importance of Science and Technology in modern day” was also held. Later the Minister distributed prizes amongst the students for their excellent performance. On this occasion Headquarter Assistant to Deputy Commissioner Abdul Gaffar Zargar, Principal Higher Secondary School Akchamal Mohammad Ali Bhutto and lecturers, teachers, and other prominent citizens of the area were also present.

Development of remote, distant areas Govt.’s aim: Taj ,Those demanding abrogation of Article 370 befooling people

PULWAMA, JULY 7: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today said the Government aims to develop all regions and areas particularly far flung and remote areas. He said those advocating abrogation of Article 370 are actually befooling the people as the same cannot be scrapped.
Addressing a well attended public meeting at Chak Badri Nath, Rajpora today, the Minister said Government has fashioned its development initiative in such a manner that the far flung and remote areas get their due share. He said political executives and senior Government functionaries regularly undertake visits to these areas to ascertain the development needs and factor them in the developmental paradigm of the State.Mr. Taj said the present Government is working hard to ameliorate the living standards of people particularly those living below poverty line, in far flung areas and those belonging to weaker sections of society. He said many schemes and programmes are in vogue for the purpose.The Minister said many path breaking steps were taken during the last five years of present Government. He said raising of water usage charges, which constitutes one-third of State’s revenue, would give power generation in J&K a big boost. He said similarly in other sectors like education, health, social welfare etc. J&K has seen phenomenal growth and progress.Criticizing the political parties demanding abrogation of Article 370, giving special status to the State, Mr. Taj said the said Article can never be scrapped and those claiming the same are actually befooling people to achieve their political goals. He asked the people to remain vigilant of the designs of these vested interest groups whose aim is to ultimately divide people. “They have nothing to offer you except impede the growth of the state which has undergone a turnaround after the hard efforts of the present Government”, he said.Mr. Taj said Government has prepared a comprehensive plan of strengthening sports infrastructure in the State under which every CD block would have a sports complex comprising an indoor stadium and a playfield. He said every Panchayat would have a sports field and all the existing stadia in the State would be provided sports kits and equipment. Besides, he said the coaching of players would be further improved.

Four students killed in road accident in Leh

03 JULY :-In a tragic accident Four students were killed and Five others sustained severe injuries when a Tveera Vehicle ( JK01-3409) plunged in to a gorge near Lamauru in Leh last night. All the Ladakhi Students were returning to their home after participating in the NET examination in Jammu.

SM Sahai congratulates Police team for winning state football championship ,Praises great standard displayed by the players of the team

Srinagar July 02, 2013: The Additional Director General of Police Armed J&K, S.M Sahai congratulated the J&K Police Football team for winning the 20th State Football championship. Wishing them success and best of luck for the future championships, the ADGP urged the players to work hard in order to improve their performance and team confidence so as to bring honour to the department.Sahai praised the great standard displayed by the players of the team during the championship in which 38 teams from all across the State participated. “It has been praise worthy performance by the team and the support staff,” he added.He said that APHQ (Armed Police Headquarters) will send a recommendation for a cash reward for the players of the winning team and the SPOs playing in the team will be recommended for conversion as Constables. Besides commendation certificates will also be awarded to the players.While interacting with the players of winning team, the ADGP urged them for generating team spirit and a feeling of oneness. He said, “Build to your team a feeling on oneness in order to strengthen the team confidence and spirit so that excellence becomes a reality, the way a team plays as a whole determines its success.”The Jammu and Kashmir Police lifted the 20th State Football Championship by beating the defending champions Jammu and Kashmir Bank with a solitary goal in the final match of the championship played at Polo Ground Srinagar. The team has won the State Championship after a gap of eight years.Buoyed by strong crowd support and some fabulous football, J&K Police XI looked a tougher side right from the start of the game. The palpitations of the spectators hearts was so audible that every corner of the ground began to swoon and drool over the professional skills of the Police players. Amidst crowd pressure and 1-0 lead scored in the second half of the game by Fayaz Ahmad, J&K Police XI managed to hold their nerves until the last whistle was blown to emerged as the State Champions.Earlier, J&K Police XI defeated J&K Forest XI in the scintillating Semi Final clash.It is worth to mention that a Sports Policy will shortly be introduced by the J&K Police under which talented sports persons will be absorbed in the Police Department from across the Jammu and Kashmir State 

Range level Cricket Tourney commences ,DIG Central Kashmir inaugurates event

Srinagar July 02, 2013: A Range level cricket T-20 tournament organized by police stared today at Delhi Public School, Panthachowk Srinagar. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Central Kashmir Range Mr. Syed Afad-ul- Mujtaba, inaugurated the event.In his inaugural address to the participants, DIG said J&K police is providing a platform to the youth of the state to harness their capabilities in the field of sports and explore their talent. He further added, a number tournament are being organised in all the districts of Kashmir.A 06 teams are participating in the tournament. These teams have qualified from District Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal in the respective tournaments of the Districts. Such tournaments are also being played in south and North Kashmir Range also.  Among others the inaugural function was attended by SSP Srinagar Shri Ashiq Hussain Bukhari, SP Budgam Shri Muhammad Irshad, SP Tarffic, Shri Haseeb Ur Rehman, Principal of Delhi Public school, Mrs Kusum Warkoo, Sh. Shaizan Hamid Business head Airtel J&K and Shri Ghulam Mohammad Joint Secy JKCA, and other District officers.A large gathering of people witnessed the opening ceremony and the inaugural match that was played between Gani Memmorial Cricket Club Srinagar and Master Eleven Ompora Budgam. Other teams participating in the tournament are F.C.C Hawal Srinagar, Syed Gani Shah Cricket Club Ganderbal, MCC Mansbal Ganderbal and Humhama Cricket Club Budgam.The final of the tournament is scheduled to be played on 8^th July-2013 at Delhi Public School, Panthachowk, Srinagar.

Pilgrims faced acute problems ,Govt is in slumber

02 July:-Pilgrims registered strong protest over the problems faced by the pilgrims and the Free lunger organizers committees at the Pahalgam, Baltal and on the Amar nath Yatra roots as they are not getting the essential comoidites LPG, Kersosene oil, sugar and vegitables at the fare rates they are getting LPG Cylinders at the cost of two thousand rupees in black. Kerosene oil at the cost of RS 70/- per litter and vegitables at the cost of RS 60 t0 100/- per kg and the “Loot Khsoot” over charging by the local is at peak on the on the yatra root. People expressed great concern that the central govt has not, even spared the free lunger and failed to provide the LPG and the kerosene oil and the UPA Central Govt has with drawan all kind of subsidy help from the free lunger organizers.

20th J&K Football tourney concludes, Taj distributes prizes

Beigh Shamim Ahmed :-, JULY 1: The 20th J&K Football tournament concluded yesterday late evening.Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din was the chief guest on the occasion who distributed prizes among the players.In the final, J&K Police beat J&K Bank by 2 goals. In all 38 teams from all across the State participated in the tournament.Addressing the concluding function, the Minister said the Government is giving a re look to sports infrastructure in the State. He said many more stadia and fields would be constructed in the state and the existing sports infrastructure would further be strengthened.Mr. Taj said every panchayats in the State would have a sports field and every block would have a sports complex. He said sensing the need of sports activities during winter months; the Government would construct indoor sports stadia in every block of the StatOn the development of TRC grounds, the Minister said work is on to develop an international football ground there on which matches of national and international standard would be played.Later, the Minister distributed prizes among the winning players.

Wreath laying ceremony of martyred policeman held in Lethpora

Srinagar July 1, 2013: A wreath laying ceremony was held for the martyred Constable Mushtaq Ahmad at District Police Lines Lethpora.IGP Kashmir, Sh. Abdul Ghani Mir led the officers and jawans on the wreath laying ceremony. Constable Mushtaq Ahmad was martyred in an encounter at Mandoora, Tral this morning. DIG South Kashmir Sh. Vijay Kumar, SP Awantipora Sh. Abdul Waheed, officers and Jawans of all ranks laid the wreath to the martyr Ct. Mushtaq.Giving details of the incident on the sidelines of the wreath laying ceremony IGP Kashmir said that a joint team of Awantipora police, CRPF and Army on a specific information laid the cordon of a particular house in Mandoora village of Tral. While the cordon was being laid militants hiding in the house fired, triggering an encounter. Two policemen and two CRPF personal were injured in the initial gunfight. All the injured were shifted to the hospital, where constable Mushtaq succumbed to his injuries.