Kashmir University declares result of entrance examinations

University of Kashmir on Sunday declared results of all entrance examinations that were conducted this month for admission to different courses of the University, spokesperson Showkat Shafi said. The result is available on the University website www.kashmiruniversity.net
he sai“The Provisional Selection Lists are being issued by the Deans of the concerned Faculties, which shall be subject to verification of eligibility of the candidates by the concerned Departments,” the spokesperson said.
He advised candidates to see their merit position on the University website and remain in touch with the concerned Deans of the Faculties / Departments to ascertain their prospects for admission.Moreover, the notification for admission against Self-Financed Seats shall be notified shortly, he added…

Baby girl missing from Magam

Srinagar, March 31: A 3-year-old baby girl Anjum Ghulam missing from Mazhama, Budgam, in the jurisdiction of police station Magam.Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh son of Mohammad Akbar resident of Kampora, Tangmarg reported that his daughter namely Anjum Ghulam, age about 03 years, wearing Farok Pujama of Red colour and complexion Wheatish is missing from 30.03.2013 from Mazhama, Magam.   Anyone having any information about her is requested to inform SHO Police Station Magam Phone Number 8803758206 or her relative Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh on phone number 7298724576 or Police Control Room, Srinagar on 100.

Mir flags off Swing Golf Tournament, Organizes by department of tourism and Royal spring’s golf course

Srinagar, Mar 30: Minister of Tourism, Ghulam Ahmed Mir on Saturday flagged off spring Swing Golf Tournament which was organized by the department of tourism Kashmir and Royal spring’s golf course.Speaking on the occasion, minister said such events attract the high end tourists to the state and contribute to the economy of the state. The two teams who participated in the tournament were tulip team and Daffodil team Director tourism Kashmir Talat Parvez who spoke on the occasion lauded the effort of the maintenance crew of the RSGC in maintaining the golf course at par with the international standards.Recently RSGC was awarded by president of India with most tourist friendly golf course in India.“It is the efforts of secretary RSGC Ghalib M Shah, Nuzhat Gul course superintendent, Qazi Fasi civil engineer and Ajaz Reshi mechanical engineer who strive very hard to get golf course to best playing conditions,” Parvez said.Later on the prize distribution ceremony was held at SKICC with the divisional commissioner Kashmir as the chief guest and IG Kashmir as the guest of honor. Director tourism Kashmir, deputy commissioner Srinagar and secretary RSGC were also presentThe winner of the event was tulip team with captain Nazir Ahmad khan and winner for the runner up was daffodil team with captain Shabir Bhat.The longest drive was won by Aamir Mehraj. The closest to pin was Irfan Narwaru and straight drive to Dr Ashraf Jallu.

Afzal Guroo hanging was unfortunate: Bushan Bazaz

Srinagar, March 31, Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum (JKDF) Chairman Pandit Bhushan Bazaz Sunday said that one feared that now after over two decades of wait Sarabjit Singh’s family seems to be losing hope over mercy appeal of Sarabjits “The execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru not only brings bad news for Kashmir’s who believe that the suspected militant was framed, but also casts doubts over the future of an Indian prisoner held in Pakistan,” he said.Pandit Bhushan Bazaz said that Afzal Gurus hanging heightens tensions between the two countries and Sarabjit might not be allowed to come back to India. Bazaz said both the countries should act wisely and Pakistan should not respond hastily Bazaz added that both the governments had released prisoners in the past which should be continued to overcome the trust defect between the two countries.“If only Guru’s case was thoroughly investigated he would not have been hanged,” Bazaz said adding that there were serious discrepancies in the investigations.Bazaz said that in cases such as these the accused are usually given a benefit of doubt but in the case of India and Pakistan, these accused persons are only tried as citizens of an enemy state.

Cable TV in 38 cities to switch over to digitised mode from midnight

New Delhi, Mar 31: An important milestone will be achieved in the history of broadcasting in the country when analogue signals willbe switched off in 38 cities from midnight today.The switch over to the digitised mode is mandated by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under the Cable Television NetworkAmendment Ordinance 2011, for the 38 cities notified in the Phase 2 of digitisation roll out.The 31 March 2013 Phase 2 deadline covers Agra, Ahmedabad, Allahabad, Amritsar, Aurangabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Howrah, Hyderabad, Indore, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kalyan-Dombivli, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Meerut, Mysore, Nagpur, Nasik, Navi Mumbai, Patna, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Rajkot, Ranchi, Sholapur, Srinagar, Surat, Thane, Vadodara, Varanasi and Visakhapatnam.Digitisation is being introduced for its various benefits. Viewers wouldhave better picture and sound quality and enjoy enhanced services like high definition, video on demand content and eventually,higher quality content. Besides, viewers can choose and pay for only those channels they want, rather than pick from packages with fixed prices.Digitisation will also bring about greater transparency between broadcasters, cable operators and consumers.According to official figures, complete digitisation had been achieved in four phase 2 cities so far, while eight cities had achieve more than 75 per cent of the targetand 28 cities had achieve more than 50 of the target. On an average 67 per cent of the cable services had been digitised in thesecities.The four cities with 100 pc digitisation are Hyderabad, Amritsar, Chandigarh and Allahabad, while the ones where 75 pc of the target had been met are Jodhpur, Thane, Aurangabad, Jaipur, Pune, Faridabad, Nashik, and Ghaziabad.The 28 cities where more than 50 per cent digitisation had been achieved are Ludhiana, Hyderabad, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Allahabad, Jodhpur, Thane, Aurangabad, Jaipur, Pune, Faridabad, Nashik, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Vadodara, Sholapur, Kanpur, Varanasi, Bangalore, Indore, Ranchi, Lucknow, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Surat, Bhopal and Howrah.As per the data received from the DTH operators and the MSOs, as on March 23, 2013 a total of 108 lakhs Set Top Boxes (STBs) have already been installed in Phase-II cities against the target of 1.60 crore.The Task Force set up by the Ministry has been meeting every week to take stock of the progress of digitisation in Phase-II.

VK Singh takes over ADG Security, warm send off to Ram Lubhaya

MARCH 31: V. K. Singh IPS (1987-batch) took over as Additional Director General of Police (Security) J&K here today. On his arrival at Security Headquarters he was received by senior police officers. Mr. Singh has served in different capacities in the state including SSP Srinagar, Budgam, Director SSG, IGP CIV/Training at Police Headquarters, besides central agencies. After assuming the charge, the ADGP interacted with the officials, who apprised him about their duties. Earlier, the officers of Security Wing and other officers from other Wings of the Organization gave warm send off to Dr. Ram Lubhaya at a function held at Security Headquarter in his honour. On the occasion, the speakers highlighted the contribution of Dr. Ram Lubhaya, during his 28 years long service in Jammu and Kashmir Police. VK Singh appreciated the efforts of Dr. Ram Lubhaya for improving the functioning of Security Wing as also his ability to lead the team successfully. Among others, the function was attended by IGP (Security) J&K, Sunil Kumar Sharma, DIsGP, SK Gupta and MM Sadiq, SsSP, Amjad Prvaiz Mirza, Hilal Ahmed, Mohammad Yousuf, RP Chalotra, Ashok Kumar and MA Tak, SsP, Maqsood-u-Zaman, TR Katoch and AL Dogra and other police officers.

Six gamblers held in Udhampur

Jammu, March, 30th : Based on frequent inputs regarding gambling especially during festival season, Udhampur Police today arrested six gamblers who were playing gamble at roadside near TCP.Reports reaches to INB  that Police conducted raid near TCP and arrested six gamblers namely (1) Sudershan Singh S/o Narinder Singh R/o W.No. 17, Udhampur, (2) Arun Sharma S/o Sansar Chand Sharma R/o Mand, Udhampur, (3) Vijay Kumar S/o Lehar Singh R/o Paltyar Gali, Udhampur (4) Varun Gupta S/o Ajay Gupta R/o Housing Colony Udhampur, (5) Rakesh Kumar S/o Sunder Singh R/o Supply Morh Udhampur and (6) Rohit Singh S/o Rattan Singh R/o Housing Colony Udhampur were arrested from the spot and bet money was also seized. In this regard, action under 13/Gambling Act taken against all the gamblers.

chaos due to wrong policies of present regime: Mufti

R S PURA, MARCH 31: Reiterating resolve of his party to setup a new system to justice and equality in Jammu and Kashmir, patron of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today regretted that the State has been plunged into morass and political instability due to the wrong policies being propagated by the present National Conference-Congress regime during the last more than four years.“It is a historical fact that whenever National Conference and Congress entered into political alliance for enjoying power, the State of Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed such chaos, confusion, anarchy and instability”, Mufti said while addressing an impressive public meeting in border town of R S Pura. He referred the infamous 1987 rigged Assembly elections which resulted into spurt of militancy and beginning of an era of bloodshed and destruction in State of Jammu and Kashmir. “What is happening after formation of National Conference-Congress government in 2008 is very much visible before all of us”, he said and pointed out that during the last four years corruption has crossed all limits and the government, through its deceit tactics, has brazenly eroded sanctity and credibility of all democratic institutions.He said prevailing chaos and uncertainty in the State was result of the failure of the present regime to connect itself with the common masses. “From the day one when this government was formed, there is instability and uncertainty in the State”, Mufti said and made a reference towards remark of Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) which pointed out, after the bloody summer unrest in 2010 that claimed lives of more than 120 innocent youth, that trust deficit and governance deficit as main reasons of alienation of the people of J&K.

Police-Public Mela Prasad thanks people for participation, announces raffle draw results

MARCH 31: Results of raffle draw for prizes of Police Public Mela were announced at Police Sports Stadium Gulshan Ground here this evening. The draw was held in presence of large gathering of men, women and children.Small children drawn from the gathering picked the lucky numbers for prizes of different categories in presence of Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Prasad, Chairperson, J&K Police Wives Welfare Association, Mrs. Kiran Prasad, senior police officers and lady members of police parivar.The first prize five Santro Cars were won by raffle draw ticket numbers A-43230, B-31705, C-15475, D-57093 and E-30382 ,2nd prize five Alto  Cars-800  were  bagged  by  ticket  number  A-22199, B-17141, C-34753, D-03957 and E-42207. The 3rd prize five Nano Cars were won by ticket number A-86801, B-53642, C-18749, D-70265 and E-52377. 4th prize five Moor Cycles won by A-34868, B-73475, C-52286, D-80155 and E-55337. Similarly the 5th prize five Scooties went to raffle draw ticket numbers A-93828, B-03854, C-84351, D-31356 and E-09878. The 6th prize five Laptop Computers goes to ticket numbers A-50671, B- 53311, C-36604, D-15348 and E-98155. The 7th prize five LCD TVs goes to ticket numbers A-88572, B-21271, C-02668, D-19709 and E-46816. The 8th prize  five Tab  won by  ticket  numbers  A-10056, B-87554, C-23770,  D-10984 and E-49719. The 9th prize five AC.75 were bagged by ticket numbers A-85183, B-56630, C-12374, D-90832 and E-96663. The 10th prize five Washing Machine were  bagged  by  ticket numbers A-35001, B-28110, C-04293, D-95226 and E-78795.  The 11th Prize,  five  Rice  Cooker  goes  to  tickets Nos: A-47625, B-59490, C-43984, D-20169 and E-79758.Accordingly 50 Cash prizes of Rs. 1,000/- each goes to tickets with their last four digits 7757. Likewise 500 cash prizes of Rs.500/- goes to tickets having last three digits 229 and the 5000 cash prizes of Rs.200/- goes to tickets having last two digits 38.The Special Bumper Prize which includes one Nissan Micra has been bagged by ticket No. A-38635.The Mela was attended by a large number of people from all walks of life besides top ranks of JKP, lady members JKPWWA and officers from civil administration. They showed great interest in the purchase of goods put for sale by the stall holders. Visitors enjoyed entertainments presented by various cultural groups. Children in colourful dresses had thronged the venue early in the morning and enjoyed and amusement. Prasad thanked the people for their massive participation in the day long Mela. Several prizes were handed over to the prize winners on the spot, who were present in the raffle draw. The other prize winners have been advised to approach the AIG (Welfare) PHQ, along with original tickets to receive the prizes during office hours.

Disaster preparedness training held at Ganderbal, Civil Defence Training Institute to come up in Kashmir

 March 30th:Disaster Preparedness training and an intra school symposium was organised by Civil Defence Srinagar at New Dreamland Educational Institute, Beehama, Ganderbal today. The programme was inaugurated by Commandant State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) 1st Battalion Mehraj Ahmed Shah. More than 150 students participated in the programme and Anisa Hamid of Class 8th stood first, Shah Zarafshan Class 9th second and Umar Farooq Class 9th third. Four consolation prizes were also distributed amongst Gausia Fayaz (Class 8th), Mansha Khursheed (9th), Shahrukh Ahad (8th) and Faisal Qadir (8th). The students were judged by Aamir Ali and Mauzam Bakshi, Deputy Chief Wardens Civil Defence and Miss Afshana. Speaking on the occasion Mehraj A Shah announced that a Civil Defence Training Institute would be set up in Kashmir, very soon, where students and youth would be imparted specialised disaster preparedness training by the CD trainers. He also assured that Civil Defence would continue to support disaster preparedness training programmes. He appreciated the voluntary services provided by Aamir Ali and Mauzam Bakhshi in their capacity as Deputy Chief Wardens of Srinagar in providing disaster preparedness training to the community. Shah gave details about the equipments and trained man-power available with SDRF which are always in readiness to cope up with any untoward incident or natural disaster. On the occasion Shabir Ahmed Khan ASI (M) Officiating Dy. Controller CD, BA Shah, Chairman and Pir Ghulam Mohi-u-din, Vice Principal of the School were also present. Sartaj Parray demonstrated use of Gas Safety Device. Civil Defence Srinagar also organised five days disaster preparedness training under CD trainer Abdul Gaffar at Govt High School Manigam, Shaheen Public School Ganderbal and Hanfiya High School Nunnar, which concluded today.

Kashmiri students beaten in Banglore

Srinagar, March 30,:    Dozens of Kashmiri students were thrashed in Banglore on Saturday. Blaming Banglore police, the Kashmiri students alleged that they were detained by the police when they registered a complaint in the police station. Kashmiri students studying in Ghousia College of Engineering Banglore told that scores of Bihari students beat them up without any provocation. “They are always accusing and abusing us terming them as militants,” a student Sheyeryar told and adding that they are scared of their lives. One Kashmiri student said that yesterday during a seminar some Bihari students objected when Kashmiri students in their lecture maintained that Kashmir has its own culture and identity. “Students from Bihar called us terrorists and termed us anti-National. They thrashed some of the Kashmiri students and when we approached the police they didn’t take any action against the Bihari students,” Javid Ahmed said. “We were puzzled when we are being lodged in the jail. We had gone to police station to register a complaint against the Bihari student but to our utter surprise, the police officer told us that we Kashmiri’s are all terrorists and he lodged us in cell while the ‘goons’ were allowed to go,” a student said.

Rather releases CNS Telephone Directory 2013

            JAMMU, MARCH 30- Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather today released the 7th edition of the Annual telephone directory of Current News Service for 2013-14 in the lawns of Civil Secretariat Jammu. A large number of journalists belonging to both print and electronic media were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Rather said that CNS is doing Yeoman’s service by providing information to the people by compiling telephone numbers of various government as well as private establishments.He said the Editor in Chief Current News Service (CNS) Mr Rashid Rahih has made a mark in the field of journalism by objectively carrying out his professional duties. He said that Mr Rahi has courageously reported during the darkest phase of turmoil in the State.Mr. Rather has appreciated the efforts of CNS and wished their team a better and prosperous future. Farooq Ahmad Rather, CNS Bureau Chief South Kashmir and Mohammad Yaseen, CNS Bureau Chief Srinagar was also present on this occasion.

G. A. Mir T-off Spring Swing Golf Tournament Asks not to delink tourism with conflicts and politics

        

    SRINAGAR, MARCH 30:- Minister for Tourism Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir today T-off the Spring Swing Golf Tournament at picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) here today. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Shalindar Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar,   Farooq Ahmed Shah Director Tourism, Talat Parvez, Secretary RSGC Mr. Ghalib other dignitaries and large number of golfers were present on the occasion. Mr. Mir while speaking on the occasion said that the event would help to promote the valley as a golf tourist hotspot and a viable alternative to the more popular destinations in Europe for domestic tourists. He said nature has blessed our State with enchanting beauties and  the besides Kashmir's iconic Dal Lake on the foothills of the Zabarwan mountains make RSGC a preferred holiday destination for golfers. He said we are planning to organize such tournaments regularly at the lawns of  RSGC. The Minister said that the Valley's favourable weather conditions and the excellent turf at RSGC will prompt foreign tourist particularly golfers to play this game here and explore their proficiency in the sport which is favourable for the economy of our State. Meanwhile, Mr. Mir also participated in a Kashmir Tourist Summit, 2013 conference as chief guest the topic entitled “Role of Tourists in our State Economy” which was organized by J&K Peoples Forum. On the occasion the Minister addressed a large gathering of tour operators, students and prominent citizens and urged upon one and all to play their role for the promotion of tourism sector in the State  so that economy of  the people related with the tourism trade can be improved and sustained.Mr. Mir also enjoined upon the stake holders not to link tourism with politics and other conflicts.Later, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Shalindar Kumar distributed the trophies among the winners of the tournament in presence while Inspector General of Police, Mr. Abdul Gani Mir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Director Tourism, and Secretary RSGC were present on the occasion.The Award ceremony function was organized by Directorate of Tourism with the collaboration of Association of Kashmir Tour Operators (AKTO and J&K Federation of Tour Operators (JKFTO) at SKICC

Talent Hunt Programme Session 3rd, Organized by Baramulla Police

Srinagar, March 30: Today Range level talent Hunt Competition “Choona Hai Aasmaan” season 3rd under civic action programme was organized in District Baramulla by Jammu and Kashmir Police, North Kashmir Range. The occasion was attended by Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir Range, Shri J.P Singh, Superintendent of Police Baramulla, other senior officers of Police, Journalists and other members of society. DIG in his address appreciated the participants who had come from all Districts of the Baramulla Range. DIG Baramulla also assured the participants and other members of the society that such activities will also be carried on Range and District levels in future. At the end of the occasion prizes were distributed among the selected participants.

No place for land grabbers and drug smugglers :-Shakeel A Beigh Briefs Sarpanches, punches, prominent citizens, Kot Bahwal

Jammu, March, 28th: In order to channelize the energy of youth in particular and to bridge the gap between police and public in general Shri Shakeel A. Beig DIG Jammu, Samba, Kathua Range inaugurated Gym in Panchayat Garh complex in village Kot in the jurisdiction of Police Station Gharota which has been commissioned by the Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range of an amount of rupees 2.5 lacs under the Civic Action Programme .While briefing the gathering of Sarpanches, punches, prominent citizens, and members of various youth clubs of 18 Panchyats of Kot Bahwal block he said that police have been deployed to protect the life and property of the citizens and efforts shall be made to introduce people-friendly policing especially in the Police Station level. He told that SHOs and Munshies have been directed to be polite with common citizens and to deal land grabbers and smugglers with iron hand.  He said that since Jammu police is competent enough to deal with land mafia and drug smugglers, all the SHOs have been directed to furnish details of land grabbers and drug smugglers regarding the cases registered against them in order to open their history sheets and to book them under Public Safety Act.  Menace of drug smuggling shall be crushed from Jammu Samba Kathua Range as ill effects of the drugs are bound to derail our young generation, DIG Jammu added.

No place for land grabbers and drug smugglers :-Shakeel A Beigh Briefs Sarpanches, punches, prominent citizens, Kot Bahwal

Jammu, March, 28th: In order to channelize the energy of youth in particular and to bridge the gap between police and public in general Shri Shakeel A. Beig DIG Jammu, Samba, Kathua Range inaugurated Gym in Panchayat Garh complex in village Kot in the jurisdiction of Police Station Gharota which has been commissioned by the Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range of an amount of rupees 2.5 lacs under the Civic Action Programme .While briefing the gathering of Sarpanches, punches, prominent citizens, and members of various youth clubs of 18 Panchyats of Kot Bahwal block he said that police have been deployed to protect the life and property of the citizens and efforts shall be made to introduce people-friendly policing especially in the Police Station level. He told that SHOs and Munshies have been directed to be polite with common citizens and to deal land grabbers and smugglers with iron hand.  He said that since Jammu police is competent enough to deal with land mafia and drug smugglers, all the SHOs have been directed to furnish details of land grabbers and drug smugglers regarding the cases registered against them in order to open their history sheets and to book them under Public Safety Act.  Menace of drug smuggling shall be crushed from Jammu Samba Kathua Range as ill effects of the drugs are bound to derail our young generation, DIG Jammu added.

Vacant posts in Kargil schools to be filled shortly: Feroz khan

JAMMU, MARCH 28:- Minister of State for School Education, Mr. Feroz Ahmed Khan today informed the House that the vacant posts of Principals, Headmasters and Masters in district Kargil will be filled up shortly by making placement of eligible officers. Besides, he said, 50 vacant posts of teachers in District Kargil are to be filled up by District Recruitment Board, Kargil soon.Replying to a Calling Attention Notice of Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon, the Minister said presently 8 posts of principals, 16 posts of Headmasters, 62 posts of lecturers, 118 posts of Masters and 50 posts of teachers in various schools of Kargil district. For smooth functioning of these schools, the charges of these posts have been given to other senior officers. He said recently 581 posts of Lectures under direct quota in various disciplines have been referred to the J&K Public Service Commission for selection of suitable candidates. In order to ensure smooth functioning of the Higher Secondary Schools till the vacancies are filled up on regular basis, services of un-employed Post Graduate youth have also been hired on academic arrangement basis after inviting applications from eligible candidates and observing all codal formalities so that the academic activities in the schools may not hamper, said the Minister

Vacant posts in Kargil schools to be filled shortly: Feroz khan

JAMMU, MARCH 28:- Minister of State for School Education, Mr. Feroz Ahmed Khan today informed the House that the vacant posts of Principals, Headmasters and Masters in district Kargil will be filled up shortly by making placement of eligible officers. Besides, he said, 50 vacant posts of teachers in District Kargil are to be filled up by District Recruitment Board, Kargil soon.Replying to a Calling Attention Notice of Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon, the Minister said presently 8 posts of principals, 16 posts of Headmasters, 62 posts of lecturers, 118 posts of Masters and 50 posts of teachers in various schools of Kargil district. For smooth functioning of these schools, the charges of these posts have been given to other senior officers. He said recently 581 posts of Lectures under direct quota in various disciplines have been referred to the J&K Public Service Commission for selection of suitable candidates. In order to ensure smooth functioning of the Higher Secondary Schools till the vacancies are filled up on regular basis, services of un-employed Post Graduate youth have also been hired on academic arrangement basis after inviting applications from eligible candidates and observing all codal formalities so that the academic activities in the schools may not hamper, said the Minister

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Government official thrashes father of two

Srinagar, March 28, :   Taking advantage of his official position a government officer allegedly thrashed a common citizen in South Kashmir’s Tral Tehsil. The said officer admitted that he thrashed Abdul Rashid Bhat. “My peon had informed me that the said person abused me and I taught him lesson.A citizen from Nazninpora, Tral told  that Tehsildar, Tral, Mohammad Rouf Rehman not only thrashed and threatened him in his office but also took forcible signatures from him on a paper pertaining to his land.

    According to reports one Ghulam Hasan Bhat, presently works in Jammu and Kashmir Police as Head Constable had complained before the police that the father of two Abdul Rashid Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat had borrowed some money from him. “When Police found me innocent they let me go while Ghulam Hasan Bhat approached Tehsildar Tral who called me in his office and thrashed me without any reason,” Rashid said adding with tearful eyes that the government officer beat him blue and black and also took forcible signatures from him.When contacted Tehsildar, Tral, Mohammad Rouf that the said person had abused him and he taught him a lesson by using his powers. “This man is a fool who according to my peon had abused me. I had called him to my office and my peon told me that Abdul Rashid Bhat had abused me and that’s why I beat him,” he said and refuted the allegations that he had taken forcible signatures from the person.  Abul Rashid Bhat meanwhile said that he approached Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Shah Faisal who took the said officer to task and requested Inspector General of Police to look into the matter.ACR, Pulwama, Shah Faisal told  that simply gave a chit to the person by name of IGP and nothing else. “I thought my letter would help him in getting entry into IGP’s office in Srinagar and besides this matter pertained to a police official.” Shah Faisal said. 

Stolen Vehicle recovered from Budgam

Srinagar, March 28: Police station Pattan received a complaint from one Advocate Nazir Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Qadir Lone resident of Indergam, Pattan that his vehicle maruti-800 bearing registration number JK05/1857 has been stolen from outside the premises of Court, Pattan. On the complaint case FIR number 18/2013 under section 378 RPC was registered in Police Station Pattan and investigation was set in motion.

    On 27th of March SHO Police Station Pattan received an information regarding the presence of vehicle in Beeru, Budgam. Acting on this information, a Police party headed by PSI Asif Iqbal of ,Police Station Pattan rushed on Spot and recovered the vehicle.

LC Chairman, administers oath to Naeem Akhtar

JAMMU MARCH 27: Chairman, JK Legislative Council, Mr Amrit Malhotra today administered oath to Syed Naeem Akhtar Indrabi of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as Member of the House. Mr Naeem and Mr Yashpaul were earlier elected on 7th of this month as members.Earlier, on 18th of this month, one Member of the PDP, Mr Yashpaul Sharma was administrated oath along with other six members of National Conference and Congress Parties.Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman hoped that the member would play his role in highlighting the public interest issues in the House besides working for upholding the sanctity and dignity of the House.Legislators, Mr Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, Pir Mansoor Hussain, Secretary, J&K Legislative Council, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Mir were present on the occasion.

121.66 cr Sanctioned For Promotion Of Pilgrim Tourism In State: Mir

The Union Tourism Ministry has so far sanctioned 39 projects at a cost of Rs 121.66 crore under Central Financial Assistance aimed at development of Pilgrim Tourism in the state. Under state plan an amount of Rs 6.00 crore is earmarked annually for creation of infrastructure facilities in the vicinity of potential pilgrim spots and various festivals/meals are being held to promote pilgrim tourism in the state especially in the Jammu region.For the promotion of Pilgrim tourism in district Poonch, a central project namely Pilgrim Circuit has been sanctioned by Union Tourism Ministry at a cost of Rs 5 crore which aims at providing of facilities at Gurudwara Nagali Sahib Poonch, Shri Budha Amarnathji Poonch and Sain Miran Sahib Ji Poonch. Construction of Baitul Zaireen Rajouri has been taken up under Special task Force recommendations at a cost of Rs 4 crore.The information was given by the minister for tourism, G A Mir while replying to a question by Ravinder Kumar Sharma.The Minister further said besides, all important religious shrines in Rajouri and Poonch including the birth place of Banda Singh Bahadur would be considered for promotion in future subject to availability of resources.

CUK along with 10 Central Universities begins admission process

Srinagar, Mar 18: The Central University of Kashmir (CUK), along with its 10 fellow Central Universities in other States has started admission process in various post-graduate programmes.The application forms, both online and hard copies along with prospectus, for the programmes offered in CUK, including Integrated B.A. LLB, M.A. English, M.A. Economics, M.A./M.Sc. Mathematics, M.A. Convergent Journalism, M.A. Urdu, M.A. Education, M.A. Tourism Management, M.A. Politics (International Relations) and M.Sc. Information Technology can be downloaded from the website www.cucet2013.co.in and obtained from the Transit Campus of the University at Sonawar, Srinagar against cash payment of Rs.100 respectively.The admission to the above programmes along with those offered by 10 participating Central Universities, would be made on the  basis of Central Universities Common Entrance Test (CUCET-2013) to be conducted jointly by the Central Universities of Bihar, Jammu, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kashmir, Kerala, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Punjab & Orissa at various centres located across the country. Through the application form, the eligible candidates can apply for any of the programmes offered by the above Universities. The eligible students can apply for the programmes offered by all the 10 Central Universities, and appear in the Common Entrance Test at Srinagar. The applicants awaiting final result in qualifying examination can also apply.The admission details are: The deactivation of online application form for B.A-LLB is April 25, 2013 while as last date for receipt of offline applications form for B.A-LLB is April 30, 2013. The admit card for B.A-LLB can be downloaded till May 15, 2013.The last date for sale of offline application forms for PG Programmes is May 20, 2013 while as date for deactivation of online application form for PG Programmes is May 25, 2013. The last date for receipt of offline applications form for PG Programmes is May 30, 2013 and the admit card for PG programmes can be downloaded till June 13, 2013.The online entrance test for B.A-LLB has been fixed on May 18-19, 2013 and offline test is scheduled on May 19, 2013. The online test for PG programmes has been scheduled on June 15-16, 2013 while as offline test has been fixed on June 16, 2013.For further details, the students can also log onto CUK website, www.cukashmir.ac.in. 

Man assaulted in Anantnag Cowshed, House damaged in fire

Srinagar, March 18: Some unidentified persons assaulted with the attempt to murder one Mansoor Ahmad Rather son of Abdul Rahim resident of Shah Mohallah Achabal, Anantnag, in the jurisdiction of police station Achabal, resulting in injuries to the said person. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. A case has been registered in this regard.Mean while reports reaches that Fire broke out in the cowshed of Showkat Ahmad son of Abdul Ahad Mir resident of Gund Machier, Kupwara, in the jurisdiction of police station Sogam, resulting in damage to the roof of the cowshed. However, no loss of life or injury was reported in this incident. Cause of fire is being ascertained. In another incident, during the intervening night of 17/18.03.2013, fire broke out in the house of Wali Mohammad Bhat and Abdul Hamid Bhat son of Abli Bhat resident of Rather Mohalla, Kuligam, Kupwara, in the jurisdiction of police station Lalpora, resulting in partial damage to the house. However, no loss of life or injury was reported in this incident.   

PDD worker electrocuted in Kulgam Son kills mother in Kupwara

Srinagar, March 18: Ghulam Nabi Sofi son of Ghulam Ahmad resident of Khrew, of Lassipora, Kulgam who was working as daily wager in PDD got electrocuted while performing his duties, repairing High Tension Line at Badroo Dal, Kulgam. The body of the deceased has been handed over his relatives for last rites. Mean while in North kashmir’s  kupwara District A lady Reshma Jan, age about 55 years, was injured by her son Latief Ahmad Khan, age about 40 years, son of Shams-Ud-Din resident of Kawri, Kupwara at her home. The injured was shifted to SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar, for treatment, where she succumbed to her injuries on 17.03.2013. Body handed over to her relatives for last rites. A case has been registered in this regard.   

Tarigami takes up issues of labour law violations Condition of labourers is pathetic,the department concerned is in deep slumber

  JAMMU, March 18: Stating that there seems a systematic and routine violation of labor laws in Jammu and Kashmir, the CPI (M) State Secretary Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami today underscored need for strict implementation of regulations guaranteeing protection to the ‘unprotected’ working class in the state.While participating on demands for grants in Legislative Assembly, the CPI (M) leader lamented that labourers are enduring minimum wages and overtime violations, hazardous working conditions, discrimination, and retaliation for speaking up or trying to organize. “They have little recourse because of their need for work, especially during the pressing times of inflation and price rise. Workplace violations are severe and widespread in the low-wage labor market.Underscoring the importance for strict implementation of labour laws in Jammu and Kashmir, Tarigami said the overall condition of labourers in the state is pathetic and the department concerned is in deep slumber. The CPI (M) leader said number of complaints for not receiving minimum wages galore owing to administrative inertia in labour department where some officers rarely bother to probe the deep rooted nexus. “In 1957, Indian Labour Conference formulated minimum wages for a family comprising of three members. For such families, the conference had recommended that it should receive 2700 calories in meals, over 1661 meter clothes, house rent, 20 % of basic pay for Education and Recreation. If these parameters are applied today, such a family should receive minimum wages of Rs 13000 per month. What do such families receive as of now in Jammu and Kashmir is a million dollar question!’ Tarigami remarked.He urged upon the government to act on the genuine demands of workers, which include strict implementation of minimum wages act. “There must be a time bound schedule to enhance wages in favour of workers, with the addition of variable Dearness Allowance (DA) for the industrial workers as applicable in rest of the country,” he demanded.He said while receiving minimum wages is still a distant dream in the state, the labourers are presently worried about termination of their jobs without prior notice.  “What add to their pathos are no social security and subletting of their contracts. One is not able to understand, whose oath of allegiance should a labour take after he is engaged by an owner. The owners sub let them to contractors and the contractors in turn sub let them to sub contractors rendering a laborer to face wrath of all,” the CPI (M) leader said while inviting attention of the government. Stressing need for computerization in Provident Fund Organization, Tarigami said last year in the same session I had raised this issue demanding issuance of smart cards to workers that could be used in all ATMS but the demands were unfortunately not met. He urged the government to look into this demand seriously so that there is no pilferage in the funds of poor labour class. He also underscored need to include issuance of code number to the employees in provident fund organization and timely settlement of provident fund claims in public services guarantee ActExpressing serious concern over the deteriorated and inhabitable conditions of labour Sarais  in Jammu and Kashmir, the CPI (M) leader said that though the condition of Saraies is no different in Shimla in Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh where he visited recently, but it should be the priority of the state government to create infrastructure and start renovation wherever needed. “Unfortunately, the administration has failed to utilize the infrastructure created at Katra labour Sarai for the workers and  same is the case at Kathua where labour Sarai has not be completed in a span of 10 years. The plight of Pahalgam  and Sonamarg labour sarais are also similar where the Saraies have been constructed for workers but occupied by the tourism department. If I am incorrect, a enquiry must be conducted to know the facts,” he added.He opined that the department of labour must converge with building and other construction workers welfare board  to implement some innovative schemes like opening of construction workers mobile schools, mobile dispensaries, fair price shops which could change the living standard of construction workers apart from other schemes being implemented by the department. “The department must ensure that funds in its kitty are to be expended in a judicious manner for which random inspections nee to be conducted through a special vigilance cell of the department that would examine all complaints regarding faulty implementation of building and other construction schemes.”Bewailing the rampant violation of overtime payment to workers in industrial belts of Srinagar district besides Jammu especially in Samba and Bari Brhamana Tarigami said that there is a dire need to check violation of contract labour Act. “There is an urgent need to call a meeting of contract labour advisory board to eliminate those industries from list which are performing perennial jobs.”He finally stressed that there is a need to revisit whole scheme of Voluntary Service Allowance, saying that either it must be linked to self employment of unemployed youth or at least some amount of VSA must be enhanced keeping in view of inflationary trend.

                               

Maintaining peace in valley our priority: IGP

Srinagar, March 17 :  A day after assuming office, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, Abdul Ghani Mir today warned ‘miscreants’ of severe consequences for what he said ‘disturbing peace in the valley’.He said maintenance of law and order apart from security of life and property in the valley was a top priority for the police force.Mir who took over as Inspector General of Police, Kashmir range on Saturday, while talking to a local  news agency and said that no one would be allowed to breach law and order in the valley. “We will take action against anti- social elements that create problems in maintenance of law and order” he said.The IGP appealed people to come forward and help the authorities in maintaining law and order. However he admitted that Policing in Kashmir has always been a challenging task’.

However, the IGP was quick to add that the Jammu and Kashmir police is capable enough ‘to deal with any kind of situation as it has dealt with such situations in the past as well’.“We as a society have various challenges at our hand. Parents want better schooling for their children, businessmen are worried for their businesses, and tourism has to be given opportunity to flourish. Therefore we all should get together to maintain peace in the valley”, asserted the IGP, and added that all the citizens of the valley were in favour of peace to prevail here. 

MMM issues fresh protest calendar Calls for shut down on Wednesday

MMM issues fresh protest calendar

 Calls for shut down on Wednesday

Srinagar, Mar. 17 : Muttahida Majlis-e-Mushawrat (MMM), an amalgam of various separatist organizations, spearheading campaign to seek returns of mortal remains of, Muhammad Maqbool Butt and Muhammad Afzal Guru, on Sunday announced a fresh protest calendar for upcoming week.According to a statement issued here, people have been asked hold protest demonstrations on Monday from Maghrib to Isha prayers during which they shall raise pro freedom and pro Islamic slogans.Students have been asked to hold protest demonstrations in their respective colleges and universities on Tuesday.MMM has called for complete shut down on Wednesday to press for demand for return of mortal remains of Bhat and Guru and as a mark of protest against house arrest of house arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Syed Ali Gilani, Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi Al-Safvi, Muhammad Yasin Malik and continued detention of Shabbir Ahmad Shah and his shifting to Kotbhalwal Jail, Jammu besides arrests and crackdowns on Kashmiri youth by the authorities.People have been asked to observe complete blackout to be observed from Maghrib to Isha prayers on Thursday. Imams of mosques have been asked to present a resolution regarding the MMM programme before the people and would get endorsement from the people apart from offering special prayers.The Indian civil society members and human rights activists have been asked to protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi to press for return of, mortal remains Muhammad Maqbool Butt and Muhammad Afzal Guru from Tihar Jail to their families. MMM has asked people to observe Sunday as a normal business day

Kashmir can’t be eternally governed by black laws: Bhushan Bazaz

Srinagar, March 17, : Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Forum (JKDF) has said the continued use of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is against the letter and spirit of the Constitution and amounted to denial of fundamental rights to people.Reiterating has party’s stand on the revocation of the special law, Bazaz today said in New Delhi, “The very claim of our country to a democratic system suffers a blow when the people of the entire state are denied fundamental rights on the pretext of security.He said Jammu and Kashmir cannot be eternally governed by black laws if the region has to come out of its painful history of discord and destabilisation.Bazaz said the level of disaffection among the people of the state had risen during the last four years. 

Kashmir is bleeding and world is sleeping

Srinagar, March 17,: Blaming Indian Security Forces for committing heinous crimes in Kashmir, Grand Mufti Bashir-u-Din Sunday said that unabated killing of innocent Kashmiri’s at the hands of security forces amply shows the wicked designs of India.“On the pretext of militancy, security forces have let loose a reign of terror in Kashmir. Indian has crossed all limits violating human rights in Kashmir. We cannot tolerate any more crimes being committed by Indian troops. We are living under siege and India is treating us like bonded salves,” Grand Mufti told that nowhere in the world people are killed for pelting stones.Grand Mufti Bashir-u-Din blamed Indian security forces for widespread abuses in Kashmir. He said that since 1989, when the situation became very critical, hundreds of thousands of Kashmiri boys are missing and hundreds of thousands more have been killed. “We have no knowledge about our loved ones, the killing continues unabated, and the situation is still simmering. Our young and teenage girls were raped by Indian forces and thousands of houses were torched by them,” he said.Grand Mufti further said India has to accept this reality that Kashmir is a disputed territory and it has to be resolved as per aspirations of people of Kashmir. “There is a UN resolution on Kashmir. India must fulfill its commitment,” he said. 

Hepatitis-B outbreaks in Sumbal tehsil Death of lady triggered protests against the Health Department

Srinagar, March 17: Hepatitis-B claimed the life of a lady in Sumbal Tehsil on Sunday which triggered protests against the Health Department.Doctors claimed that sporadic cases of Hepatitis-B in Sumbal area have been reported while the Minister of State for Health directed the Director Health to visit the area and ascertain the facts about the outspread and take appropriate steps to curb the outbreak in Tehsil. Meanwhile, dozens of patients suffering from Hepatitis-B have been admitted into the hospital. The medicos blamed chemists and diagnostics centers “operating in unhygienic conditions” for spread of infection.According to reports at least nine people including five women have been detected so far in Sumbal Tehsil and the medical team has been deputed to the area to prevent it from spreading further. On Sunday morning, Sara Begaum wife of Ghulam Moahammad Ahangar breathed her last which triggered protest in the area.A prominent citizen from Sumbal told CNS that at least nine people are at the moment suffering from this infection while the Health Department is showing no seriousness in curbing this infection. He identified some of the patients as, Rifat Jan, Mohammad Aslam Dar, Javid Ahmed Malik, Zaid Hussain, Fatima Bano, Fazi Begum and Haseena Bano.Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmed Khan told  that he has already directed the Directorate of Health Services to visit the area and take appropriate steps in curbing this infection. “If it’s an outbreak then the issue is very serious. I have told Director Health Service to visit the area and take all major steps to control the infection,” Khan said.“It’s not an outbreak but some sporadic case have been reported.We have already taken more some samples from the area and today we went for mass screening of the village for tests,” Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Bandipora Dr Malik Bashir told CNS.He said the medical team has been deputed to the area and precautionary measures are being taken to prevent the infection from spreading.“The infection is blood-borne and can spread through infected needles and unsafe blood transfusion. So the medical team is conducting awareness program to prevent the spread of infection,” the CMO said.He further said that situation was “under control” and people don’t need to panic. The CMO, however, dispelled the rumors that the infection has spread beyond limits.The doctors here blamed the chemists and private diagnostic centers operating in unhygienic conditions for spread infections in the area. “Most of the chemists, dental clinics and diagnostics centers in the area are violating the norms and operate in unhygienic conditions using unsterilized surgical instruments,” said a medico working in the area and claimed that for petty gains people who run medical shops use the same syringe on many patients.He said the chemists in Sumbal Tehsil and other villages even re-use syringes thus making the people vulnerable to various infections.Pertinently, Last year about 15 cases of Hepatitis B were detected in Kokernag area and it had claimed six lives. The residents and experts then blamed chemists and private laboratory clinics for the infection. 

IGP kmr chairs meet at PCR, reviews functioning of different sections

Srinagar, March 17: Inspector general of Police, Kashmir Zone, chaired a meeting at Police Control Room Srinagar and reviewed functioning of different sections.The Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone Shri. Abdul Ghani Mir, after taking over the charge, chaired a meeting at police Control Room Srinagar and reviewed the functioning of the different sections of the Police Control Room. The IGP while reviewing the meeting, exhorted upon the officers that the Control Room has to remain alive to any situation round the clock. He directed officers heading different sections of the Control Room to bring innovation and quickness in the work so that we could serve the department and people much better. The officers gave resume of the working of their respective sections. The IGP underlined a number of measures for strengthing the system at the Control Room.The meeting was attended, among others by Deputy Inspector General of Police, Central Kashmir Range, Shri S.A Mujtaba, SSP PCR, Shri. Sheikh Mahmood, SSP Srinagar, Shri. S.A.H Bukhari and DYSsP of Control Room, Kashmir. Earlier, the IGP inspected different sections of the Zonal Police Headquarters, after resuming the charge.

Islamic country’s effigies and flags burnt in Jammu

The Anti Pakistan, China and organization of Islamic country’s effigies and flags were burnt by the Protestants in Jammu City and vehicular traffic was disrupted in protest against the Pakistan  for adding and abetting terrorism in the J&K State and the country.Addressing the Protestants Sunil Dimple president Jammu West Assembly Movement warned Pakistan for it nefarious act for passing the “Resolution on Kashmir and Afzal Guru in Pakistan Assembly”.  He said this clearly indicates that the Pakistan is responsible for the militancy in the Jammu and Kashmir state.   

FRESH PROTEST CALANDER BY MMM

MONDAY : PROTESTS AFTER MAGRIB PAYERS
TUESDAY : PROTESTS TO BE HELD BY STUDENTS
WEDNESDAY :JANTAR MANTARDELHI PROTESTS TO BE HELD BY HRA AND CIVIL SOCIETY
THURSDAY : AFTER MAGRIB PRAYERS PEOPLE ARE TOLD TO HOLD BLACK OUT UPTO ISHA PRAYERS
FRIDAY: KANOOT NAZILA AND TO PASS RESOLUTION IN MASJIDS FOR RETURN OF AFZALS BODY.
SATURDAY : COMPLETE SHUTDOWN

Police lodged FIR against Times Now TV Channel

17 March :-Today Police lodged FIR against Times Now TV Channel for highlighting fake news of Fidayeen attack in Bemina Srinagar .According to sources Srinagar police lodged FIR against TIMES NOW TV CHANNEL who highlighted the news that Fidayeen attack in the Bemina area of Srinagar at police public school in which five students were killed and several others seriously injured."The Tmes Now story seems to be a juxtaposition of facts,fictions,conjectures and obvious bias and This also appears to be a deliberate attempt by Times Now correspondent by highlighting fake news an official told".

Army should avoid making statements on policy matters: -Tarigami

Srinagar, March 16, Taking an exception to the statement of Army Chief Gen. Bikram Singh on revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Jammu and Kashmir, the CPI (M) State Committee today said Army is an institution with a mandate to safeguard the sovereignty of the country and it should avoid making any statements on policy matters.The Committee observed that unfortunately it was the political disinterest in Delhi that is providing a room to the Army to come in public on important policy matters. “The issue pertaining to the revocation of AFSPA should be left to the government and army should not issue any statements on issues not enshrined in its mandate,” the Committee remarked.The CIP (M) State Committee reiterated its call that government of Jammu and Kashmir should bring a resolution on revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the state. “The government should bring resolution in the state Assembly on revocation of AFSPA and the CPI (M) will support its passage,” the Committee remarked, adding that since the infiltration is down, militancy decreased and the overall security situation has improved, it becomes imperative on part of the government of India to consider revocation of AFSPA. 

Medical Superintendent allegedly beat up a woman in G B Panth Hospital Doctor misbehaved with young woman in SMHS Hospital, hooliganism of the Doctor:-People

Srinagar, March 16, : Medical Superintendent of Valley’s lone children Hospital allegedly beat up a woman attendant from old city to pulp, sparking tension in G.B.Panth Hospital on Saturday afternoon.“Dr Munir Masoodi slapped me thrice on my face, kicked my back and pushed me to wall,” Shamima Banoo from Fathekadal area of Srinagar told reporters with tearful eyes in Press Enclave Srinagar adding she could not bear this insult and is intending to commit suicide.Narrating her woeful tale, Mean while Yesterday night A  Doctor misbehaved with a young women in SMHS hospital when she went there for treatment of his 4 years son  but the doctor paid no attention towards his deteriorating condition.Also concerned doctor threatened her and told that he will call the police.SHO Karan Nagar Basharat Ahmed reached the spot immediately and doctor flew from hospital but no action has been taken against the doctor who misbehaved with the women.Mean while Shamima Bano said that she has admitted her three months old granddaughter, Fariya Shabir in G.B.Panth Hospital on Friday night. “Being an attendant, I had laid a blanket in corridor and was sitting there. Suddenly, Medical Superintendent, Dr Munir Masoodi passed from the corridor and asked me to leave the corridor. As I was packing up my blanket, he (Munir Masoodi) without any reason shouted at me and kicked and slapped me. I was dumbfound and when tears rolled from my eyes, all the attendants present their rebuked the MS but to my total surprise he threatened them all,” she said.The woman said that the Doctor slapped her face thrice, kicked her back and forcibly pushed her to wall. “I could not bear this insult. I am forty plus, mother of two and a grandmother as well, how can the head of a hospital behave like a wild animal and take law in his own hands?” she questioned.Her son Shabir Ahmed said that when he raised finger over this hooliganism of the Doctor, “He threatened me and told me that he will call the SHO of Ram Munshi Bagh and will lodge me in jail. Number of people including some nurses complained about his hooliganism there,” he said.The doctor was not available for comment. However, when contacted, Medical Education Minister, Taj Mohi-u-Din told that he will look into the matter. “No one is allowed to beat anyone. I will direct the Principal Government Medical College to visit the Hospital and ascertain the facts,” Taj said adding that Dr Munir Masoodi has changed the look of the hospital.

LPG violators fined Rs. 14000 in Bandipora

BANDIPORA, MARCH 16: In order to curb the illegal use of domestic LPG cylinders, Assistant Director, CA&PD, Bandipora along with a team of his officials raided various hotels and restaurants in Bandipora Tehsil during which 20 violators were fined Rs. 14000 on the spot. One cylinder was also confiscated by the team. The traders on this occasion were cautioned against for the use of domestic cylinders. The Gas Companies have been asked that to issue domestic cylinders to hotel establishments or to issue commercial cylinders without proper bill to these establishments

Feroz Khan hails Centre for airlifting stranded passengers of Kargil

 MARCH 16: Minister of State for Science and Technology and Information Technology, Feroz Ahmed Khan, has expressed gratitude to Defence Ministry and Indian Air Force for arranging IL 76 for the stranded passengers of Kargil from Jammu and Srinagar. He  conveyed gratefulness to the Ministry for airlifting stranded passengers of Kargil including patients, old aged, students and the candidates, who have to appear in important interviews. It was informed that, with the efforts of Defence Ministry and Indian Air Force till date, more than 700 passengers from Srinagar and nearly 1000 passengers from Jammu have been airlifted to Leh and Kargil. The Minister further expressed gratitude to Ministry for airlifting 290 stranded passengers of Kargil from Srinagar and 291 passengers from Jammu today. Feroz Ahmed Khan further requested for operating the AN 32 flights as per schedule. 

Feroz Khan hails Centre for airlifting stranded passengers of Kargil

 MARCH 16: Minister of State for Science and Technology and Information Technology, Feroz Ahmed Khan, has expressed gratitude to Defence Ministry and Indian Air Force for arranging IL 76 for the stranded passengers of Kargil from Jammu and Srinagar. He  conveyed gratefulness to the Ministry for airlifting stranded passengers of Kargil including patients, old aged, students and the candidates, who have to appear in important interviews. It was informed that, with the efforts of Defence Ministry and Indian Air Force till date, more than 700 passengers from Srinagar and nearly 1000 passengers from Jammu have been airlifted to Leh and Kargil. The Minister further expressed gratitude to Ministry for airlifting 290 stranded passengers of Kargil from Srinagar and 291 passengers from Jammu today. Feroz Ahmed Khan further requested for operating the AN 32 flights as per schedule. 

Body recovered in Pahalgam

Srinagar, March 16: Police recovered a body from Lidder river in Pahalgam area of Anantnag District last evening. Pahalgam Police recovered a body of 45 year’s old Lahanu Chowdary son of Moti Ram Prassad resident of Tegrag, Dahang, Nepal from river Lidder near Tool Post, Pahalgam, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Pahalgam, Anantnag. He was working in Nathus Rasowyee, Pahalgam and was reportedly absconding since 14-03-2013. The body of deceased is lying in Phalagam hospital. Police has initiated inquest proceedings under section 174 CrPC in this regard.

2 die, five injured in road mishap

Srinagar, March 16: Two persons died and five others were injured in a road accident in Awantipora this morning.A Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK09/5813 on way from Jammu to Srinagar had an Accident near Gurdawara, Awantipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Awantipora with an unknown vehicle, resulting in on spot death of Mohammad Sultan Mir son of Mohammad Gulzar Mir resident of Batpora, Kralpora, Kupwara and Mohammad Khalil Mir son of Mehda Mir resident of Rawatpora, Kupwara and injuries to five other persons. Awantipora Police has registered a case in this regard.

2 die, five injured in road mishap

Srinagar, March 16: Two persons died and five others were injured in a road accident in Awantipora this morning.A Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK09/5813 on way from Jammu to Srinagar had an Accident near Gurdawara, Awantipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Awantipora with an unknown vehicle, resulting in on spot death of Mohammad Sultan Mir son of Mohammad Gulzar Mir resident of Batpora, Kralpora, Kupwara and Mohammad Khalil Mir son of Mehda Mir resident of Rawatpora, Kupwara and injuries to five other persons. Awantipora Police has registered a case in this regard.

2 die, five injured in road mishap

Srinagar, March 16: Two persons died and five others were injured in a road accident in Awantipora this morning.A Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK09/5813 on way from Jammu to Srinagar had an Accident near Gurdawara, Awantipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Awantipora with an unknown vehicle, resulting in on spot death of Mohammad Sultan Mir son of Mohammad Gulzar Mir resident of Batpora, Kralpora, Kupwara and Mohammad Khalil Mir son of Mehda Mir resident of Rawatpora, Kupwara and injuries to five other persons. Awantipora Police has registered a case in this regard.

Awantipora Police

Srinagar, March 16: Two persons died and five others were injured in a road accident in Awantipora this morning.A Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK09/5813 on way from Jammu to Srinagar had an Accident near Gurdawara, Awantipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Awantipora with an unknown vehicle, resulting in on spot death of Mohammad Sultan Mir son of Mohammad Gulzar Mir resident of Batpora, Kralpora, Kupwara and Mohammad Khalil Mir son of Mehda Mir resident of Rawatpora, Kupwara and injuries to five other persons. Awantipora Police has registered a case in this regard.

Awantipora Police

Srinagar, March 16: Two persons died and five others were injured in a road accident in Awantipora this morning.A Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK09/5813 on way from Jammu to Srinagar had an Accident near Gurdawara, Awantipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Awantipora with an unknown vehicle, resulting in on spot death of Mohammad Sultan Mir son of Mohammad Gulzar Mir resident of Batpora, Kralpora, Kupwara and Mohammad Khalil Mir son of Mehda Mir resident of Rawatpora, Kupwara and injuries to five other persons. Awantipora Police has registered a case in this regard.

Srinagar, March 16: Two persons died and five others were injured in a road accident in Awantipora this morning.A Tata Sumo bearing registration number JK09/5813 on way from Jammu to Srinagar had an Accident near Gurdawara, Awantipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Awantipora with an unknown vehicle, resulting in on spot death of Mohammad Sultan Mir son of Mohammad Gulzar Mir resident of Batpora, Kralpora, Kupwara and Mohammad Khalil Mir son of Mehda Mir resident of Rawatpora, Kupwara and injuries to five other persons. Awantipora Police has registered a case in this regard.

Khan Thanked Omar for creating Separate Transmission Divisions in Ladakh Region

Khan Thanked Omar for creating Separate Transmission Divisions in Ladakh Region

16 MARCH:- Minister of state for Science and Technology and Information, Medical education Feroz Ahmed khan thanked the Chief Minister Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah for creating separate two electric transmission divisions in Leh and Kargil districts which sanction was accorded in cabinet decession.Khan said that this better step would go long way to mitigating the sufferings of people of Ladakh region.The Minister appreciated the cabinet decession and especially great efforts of young and dynamic Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.The people of Ladakh region also hailed the cabinet decession and said it  will be beneficial for the welfare of the people of Leh and Ladakh.Mean while people of all sections  appreciated the positive and better efforts of Member legislative Assembly and Minister of State for Science and Technology Mr Feroz Ahmed Khan.

Counselling prog for journalism aspirants at CUK

Srinagar, Mar 16: The Convergent Journalism department of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) is organising a one-day counselling programme for candidates aspiring to take admissions in Mass Communication and Journalism in different institutions.The programme would be held at the Magarmal Bagh Campus of the CUK on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 11 AM. Those interested in pursuing journalism as a career would be guided by a team of academicians and experts in the field of journalism about the ways and means to crack the entrance examinations in media studies.The first 50 aspirants, who can register themselves by mailing an application containing details regarding their educational qualification, experience of working or writing in media (if any), full residential and/postal address with contact number and email id, till the evening of March 18, 2013, would be considered for the coaching-cum-counselling programme. The aspirants have to mail the details on dcj.cuk@gmail.com.

Saidapora killing:Police registered a case against CRPF

Srinagar, March 15, Police has registered murder case against CRPF for killing a youth in Saidapora Srinagar in the wake of Bemina Fidayeen attack on 13th of this month.CRPF personnel belonging to 73rd Battalion allegedly killed the father of three daughters Altaf Ahmed Wani in Saidpora when according to police stone pelting was going on in the area.National Conference claimed that Altaf was not a stone pelter but a staunch supporter of National Conference against whom no case of stone pelting can be found in any police station.Taking strong note of the killing of Saidapora youth the government directed police to file a case against the erring CRPF personnel and accordingly police has registered a murder case against CRPF men of 73rd Battalion.“A case under section 302, 147, 148 and 336 of Crpc has been registered in police station Soura and investigation is under way. We have filed an FIR 13/2013 in this regard and the investigating officer has started his job in this regard,” a police official told that no arrests have been made so far.Meanwhile Director General of Police Ashok Prasad confirmed that an FIR has been lodged and police has started its investigation has started in this regard. 

Shiekh Abdullah let down people of Kashmir: Eng Rashid

Srinagar, March 15, Supporting the resolution passed by Pakistan in favour of Afzal Gruoo, MLA Langate Er. Rasheed Friday balmed National Conference on the floor of House for being a party to India in terrorizing people of Kashmir and legalizing terror in whole Valley.Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed topsy-turvyness again on Friday when Engineer Rashid blamed Late Shiek Mohammad Abdullah for selling out Kashmir for power. His remarks were not tolerated by National Conference Ministers and members and they in one voice shouted at him and asked him to leave the house. However, Eng.Rashid came in well and single-handedly challenged all the NC members. “It is my people not courtesy or blessings of any political party or New-Delhi that I am here, “Rashid told NC members.Blaming National Conference founder for the miseries of Kashmiri people, Eng. Rashid said that NC is responsible for the miseries and destruction of Kashmiri nation as it’s leader late Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah first let down Pakistan, then facilitated accession to India and then when lost power in 1953 advocated plebiscite for 22 years and called it as a political waviness in 1975 and finally surrendered to New-Delhi in form of ‘shameful Indra- Abdullah Accord’ and jumped into arms of India and let Kashmiris to further confusion who had no option but to take to gun as their ‘tallest leader’ miserably let them down at the end of the day.National Conference members and ministers got irritated over the remarks and entered into verbal dispute with Er. Rasheed and used ‘abusive language’ against him. NC members charged him of taking the house hostage and told him that he should leave the assembly and resolve Kashmir dispute outside but unmoved by the agitating NC members Eng.Rashid continued his speech. There were heated arguments between Eng Rashid and NC members. Even BJP and NPP members came forward to support NC members when Rashid said that in the garb of attack on CRPF, all the parties are blaming Kashmiri people.Deputy Speaker who was in the chair time and again warned Er. Rasheed to go back to his seat but he responded by saying that he will not leave ground like others open for facilitating the murder of Kashmiri people and will fight till last breath for the cause of Kashmiris even if he is hanged . He challenged the MLAs that if Jammu & Kashmir is not a disputed territory then can they deny that both India and Pakistan have formally agreed in Shimla, Tashkan, Lahore and Agra that they will resolve the dispute of Jammu and Kashmir . Rashid said that time has proved that government of India is not sincere and is keeping people of Kashmir with India at the barrel of the gun.He asked the government why whole of the Kashmir Valley is continuously being kept under strict curfew and restrictions and people of Kashmir are even not allowed to offer Friday prayers. He said the curfew has been imposed despite the fact that Mutehda Majlis-e-Mushawrat had not issued any strike call for the day.

Cabinet orders reshuffle in civil Administration

JAMMU, MARCH 15:- The State Cabinet, which met here on Friday evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah ordered following transfers and postings in civil Administration
Mr. Shaleen Kabra, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary, APD, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports Department, relieving Mr. Bipul Pathak of the additional charge.

2. Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department, vice Mr. Shaleen Kabra.

3. Mr. Shailendra Kumar, IAS, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, vice Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon.

4. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Factoo, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, School Education Department has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/­­Secretary to the Government, BPE, and Floriculture Departments.

5. Mr. Shiv Dev Singh Jamwal, IAS, Director, H&P Department, be designated as Director General, Hospitality & Protocol Department.

6. Mr. Hirdesh Kumar, IAS, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Secretary, School Education.

7. Ms. Shagufta Parveen, IAS, Secretary, BPE, has been transferred and posted as Chairman, SSB, relieving Mr. Mohd. Afzal Bhat of the charge of the post.

8. Mr. Sanjeev Verma, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Transport Commissioner, J&K, vice Mr. Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo.

9. Mr. Mohd. Afzal Bhat, Member, SSB, holding the charge of the Chairman, SSB, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Cooperatives Department, relieving Commissioner/Secretary, Agriculture Production Deptt., of the additional charge.

10. Mr. Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo, Transport Commissioner, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, reliving the Secretary to the Government, CAPD, of the additional Charge.

11. Mr. Parvez Ahmad Malik, IAS, Director, CAPD, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Director, Area Planning, against an available vacancy.

12. Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Director, Panchayati Raj, against an available vacancy .

13. Mr. Ramesh Kumar Koul, IAS, Director, Estates, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, against an available vacancy.

14. Mr. Abdul Majid Ganai, IAS, Additional RC, New Delhi, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, against an available vacancy.

15. Mr. Ajit Kumar Sahu, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, vice Mr. Sanjeev Verma.

16. Mr. P.K. Pole, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, has been transferred and posted as Director, School Education, Jammu, relieving Mr. Hilal Ahmad Parray of the additional charge.

17. Mr. M. Raju, IAS, awaiting orders of adjustment, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, vice Mr. Ajit Kumar Sahu.

18. Ms. Yasha Mudgil, IAS, Project Director, SSA, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, vice Mr. P.K. Pole.

19. Mr. Jatindera Kumar Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, Planning & Development Department, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Kathua. He shall, however, assume the duties of the post on 31-03-2013 (AN), on the superannuation of the present incumbent, Ms. Zahida Parveen Khan.

20. Mr. Shyam Vinod Meena, IAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, vice Mr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat.

21. Mr. J.P. Singh, Director, Youth Services & Sports, has been asked to report General Administration Department for futher posting.

22. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, vice Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan.

23. Mr. M.H. Malik, KAS, Special Secretary, Planning & Development Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, Estates, J&K, vice Mr. R.K. Koul.

24. Mr. R.K. Verma, KAS, Special Secretary, GAD, has been transferred and posted as Director, SSA, vice Ms. Yasha Mudgil.

25. Mr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Planning & Development Department.

26. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, KAS, Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, vice Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah.

27. Mr. Mohammad Saleem Shishgar, KAS, awaiting orders of posting in the GAD, has been posted as Secretary, State Vigilance Commission.

28. Mr. G.S. Chib, KAS, Special Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, CAPD, Jammu vice Mr. Parvez Malik.

29. Mr. Robin Singh Mehta, KAS, Director, Tourism, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner, Jammu, in the office of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, against an available vacancy.

30. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, KAS, Additional DDC, Baramulla, has been transferred and posted as Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, vice Mr. Farooq Ahmad Lone.

31. Mr. Asif Hameed Khan, KAS, Joint Director, Tourism, Mumbai, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, vice Mr. Abdul Majid Ganai.

32. Mr. Soujanya Kumar Sharma, KAS, Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society, has been transferred and posted as Director, Tourism, Jammu, vice Mr. Robin Singh Mehta. He shall also hold the additional charge of the post of Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society.

33. Mr. Tariq Hussain Ganai, KAS, awaiting orders of adjustment, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development Authority, vice Mr. Mehmood Ahmad Shah.

34. Mr. Mehmood Ahmad Shah, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes (Vigilance & Inspection), Kashmir, against available vacancy.

35. Mr. Subash Chander Chibber, KAS, Additional Secretary, Higher Education Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, General Administration Department.