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Thursday 27 June 2013
16 employees found absent from duty
HANDWARA,
JUNE 26: Additional Deputy Commissioner, Handwara today inspected various
offices of PHE and Electric Departments and found 16 employees unauthorizedly
absent from duty. The Additional Deputy
Commissioner has urged to adhere strictly to office timings, besides ensure
punctuality in the government offices so that public at large shall be
benefited. He said that such inspections
will be conducted on regular basis.
Taj, Akhoon visit SMHS Hospital Took stock of the damage caused due to fire incident
SRINAGAR, JUNE 26: Minister for Medical Education, Mr. Taj
Mohi-ud-Din this morning visited the SMHS Hospital Srinagar and inspected the
gutted portion of the Emergency Block. ADC inspects offices at The Minister
enquired about the fire incident from the hospital administration. Mr. Taj
Mohi-ud-din issued instructions for immediate repairs and renovation of the
gutted portion of the hospital and asked hospital administration to leave no
stone unturned in providing best possible and hassle-free Medicare facilities
to the patients of IPD and OPD.Meanwhile, Advisor to Chief Minister Mr. Qamar
Ali Akhoon also visited the Hospital and interacted with the patients and
attendants and enquired about the facilities being provided by the hospital
administration.Mr. Akhoon, on this occasion expressed his concern over the fire
incident which took place in the hospital yesterday evening. He said that the
hospital is the nerve centre of the Valley and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah led
government is committed to ensure the best possible Medicare facilities in City
Hospitals particularly and District and Sub District Hospitals in general. He
directed the Doctors and Para-medics to work with zeal and dedication in order
to fulfill the aspirations of the people and also to be sympathetic towards the
patients suffering from various ailments.The Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar Mr.
Farooq Ahmad Shah, Principal Medical College, Medical Superintendent SMHS,
Executive Engineer works division, and senior officers of hospital
administration were present on the occasion.
Talented school students inspired to take up new career options
Srinagar, June 26th:A five days motivation contact programme
for talented school children started today at Institute of Hotel Management Raj
bagh, Srinagar. The programme has been organized by J&K Students Welfare
Society Anantnag and is sponsored by NCSTC, Dept. of Science and Technology,
Govt. of India. Around 100 talented students from various Schools across the
Valley are participating so as to encourage and motivated them to take up new
career options like research in Applied Sciences. During the inaugural function
Dr. MA Shah, Professor of Physics NIT Srinagar spoke about career options in
Science and inspired the students to pursue their dreams and become scientists
of tomorrow. He also spoke about Nano-technology and its benefits. Dr. Sajad
Ahmed from NIT delivered an interesting lecture on Sputtering. Speaking on the
occasion Aamir Ali, Dy. Chief Warden Civil Defence and Executive Engineer, REW
Anantnag, delivered a lecture on school safety measures and disaster
preparedness. He urged the students to take up Disaster Management as a
full-time career option. He gave practical demonstrations about safety measures
to be taken in case of fire, safe use of LPG, first-aid, search and rescue
measures. Shabir Ahmed Shabir, Chairman J&K Students Welfare Society
presented vote of thanks.
Summer Coaching Camp concludes, Youth being provided sports facilities for their all round development: Taj
Beigh Shamim Ahmed :- JUNE 26: Calling students and youth to fully engage themselves in both academic and sports activities, the Minister for Medical Education and Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-din Wednesday said that coalition government is putting all out effort to promote sports activities in J&K State.The Minister was addressing the valedictory function of 7 days Summer Coaching Camp organized by State Sports council at S.K. Sports Stadium Bandipora.The Minister said that our youth possesses high talent in every field which needs to be channelized in a positive way. He said government is developing playing fields in every nook and corner of the State to ensure that youth which form the future of our nation, could be provided with facilities for their all round development and bright future.Mr. Taj said first phase of summer coaching camp was held at Baramulla and its second phase has been held here at Bandipora. He said such coaching camps will also be held in other districts too.The Minister said that an amount of Rs. 40 lakh has already been sanctioned for installing flood lights in the stadia.Responding to the demands put forth by Ex Minister Mr. Usman Majeed, the Minister announced setting up of a sports academy and coaching centre subject to availability of land in the area.The Minister, later distributed certificates among the students who performed well during the coaching session.The Ex Minister and Congress leader, Mr. Usman Majeed also spoke on the occasion.Among others, Secretary Sports Council and officers of district administration were also present.
Sunday 23 June 2013
Mr. Srinagar competition held, Taj distributes prizes
BEIGH SHAMIM AHMED, JUNE 23 –J&K State Sports Council in collaboration with District Body Building Association organised Mr. Srinagar Competition here today.Minister for Youth Services and Sports Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din was the chief guest on the occasion.Mr. Mohsin won the title Mr. Srinagar while as Mr. Altaf was decided as runner-up in the competition.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Taj stressed the need for organizing Stressing on the need for organizing National levels competition in the State, Mr. Taj said that such competitions would provide much exposer to the youth of the State. He said that national level competitions also provides opportunities of interaction with their counterparts and to know their cultures.The Minister appealed media fraternity to present the State in general and Kashmir Valley in right perspective so that the factual message transcend to outside the state.Later, the Minister distributed prizes among, winner and runner-up participantsThursday 20 June 2013
Feroz reviews functioning of JAKEDA, ‘Stresses for harnessing NRE for benefits of people’
BEIGH SHAMIM AHMED:- JUNE 20:- The Minister
of State for Science Technology and Information Technology Mr. Feroz Ahmad Khan
has asked the JAKEDA authorities to gear up the field functionaries to ensure
that the people of the State get optimum benefits of the schemes launched by
the central and state governments under New and Renewable Energy Department.These
instructions were given by the Minister while chairing a meeting of JAKEDA
convened to review the functioning of the agency and the status of 6 Mini and
Micro Hydel Power Projects having a cumulative capacity of 9.95 MW here today.
These projects have already been taken up on IPP mode in the first phase.The
Minister asked the concerned to follow the method of identification and
distribution strictly as per the norms set by the Department of Science and
Technology and ensure that the deserving beneficiaries get benefitted. He also
instructed them for timely distribution of the procured solar systems to avoid
there any damage. Mr. Feroz also asked the authorities of JAKEDA to submit the
list of installed Solar Power Plants, new identified sites for construction
Mini and Micro Hydel Power Projects to the Science and Technology Department
for further course of action.The meeting was informed that the Union Ministry
of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has sanction installation of 20,000 No of
Solar Photo Voltic (SPV), Home Lighting System under General Category for Jammu
& Kashmir with a central financial assistance of 30 per cent , 20 per cent
under state plan and balance 50 percent by the beneficiaries. The purchase
committee has approved Rs. 10,880 per Solar Home Light, the meeting was
informed.As many as 19,825 systems have been distributed among the
beneficiaries of 20 districts of the state against the target of 20,000 under
general category, the meeting was informed.
The meeting further informed that the MNRE has sanctioned 15,150 Solar
Lanterns (SL) for remote Gujjar & Bakerwal basti at a project cost of Rs.
5.30 crore with Central Financial Assistance of Rs. 4.55 crore. As many as 6910
SL have been distributed among the beneficiaries against the target of 7865 in
Kashmir Province and 6704 SL against 7285 in Jammu Province among Gujjar and
Bakerwal beneficiaries, the meeting was informed.The meeting was further
informed that MNRE has sanctioned 50, 377
Solar Home Lighting Systems for 225 un-electrified villages and hamlets
of the State, besides additional quantity of 2055 Solar Hole Lighting System for
left out households of Gurez and 927 for Marwah area, adding that 37,700 SHLs
have been procured at a cost of Rs 41.02 crore after obtaining beneficiary
lists from the concerned district administrations.Among others Commissioner
Secretary Science Technology and Information Technology Mr. Bipul Pathak, Chief
Executive Officer Mr. Hafizullah, besides district officers of JAKEDA and
Science and Technology departments attended the meeting.
DG prisons visits central Jail took stock of security Interacted with Jail inmates and Medical staff
Srinagar, June 20: The Director General of prisons, J&K Sh.
K. Rejendra visited Central Jail, Srinagar today and directed measures for
up-gradation of vocational training facilities in the Jail and interacted with
the jail inmates regarding the facilities available to them in the jail.Sh. K
Rajendra stressed upon the Jail authorities for furthering various reformative
programmes that can go a long way in making them self reliant so that they
cannot face any problem in the society after their release.He was accompanied
by DIG prisons Mr. Mohammad Sultan Lone. The DG prisons along with DIG prisons,
Dy.Commandant CRPF and Superintendent Central Jail Srinagar, Sh. Mohammad Ayub
Bhat took stock of security of the Jail and interacted with Jail inmates.The DG
prisons also enquired from the prisoners about the facilities being provided to
them by the Jail authorities. The Jail inmates show their satisfaction over the
facilities like medical, diet and other recreational facilities provided to
them.The DG prisons also reviewed the ongoing construction works of the Jail
and directed measures for upgrading the vocational training programmes for Jail
inmates so that after their release from the Jail they will be able to earn
their livelihood and live a respectable life in the society.The DG prisons also
visited ten bedded hospital of the Jail and interacted with the doctors and
Para medical staff. He advised the doctors to provide best medical facilities
to the jail inmates round the clock.The visit to Central Jail, Srinagar was in
continuance to the series of visits by the Director General of Prison to the
District Jail. Yesterday the DG Prisons visited the Anantnag jail for seeking
on the ground feedback from the jail inmates about the facilities available to
them.
Coalition government did its best on developmental fronts:- Bhat ,Thanks Minister who takes steps for rehabilitation of victims
20 June :-Reiterating the commitment of the government that to
ensure holistic development of all the regions of the State with special focus
on Far flying areas, the Former MLC and youth President congress Mohammad Amin
Bhat thanked Minister of State for Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation, Mr.
Ajaz Ahmad Khan who assured the people of Kund-Waltengu Naar that Government is
taking all steps for their rehabilitation and support poor and needy people in
the area who do not have their own houses would be provided 10 Marlas land for the purpose from the state land to
victims of Feberuary 2013 whose 32 residential houses were damaged due to cloud
burst and thunder storm.Bhat told that the coalition Govt is sensitive to the
needs and aspirations of people and efforts are on to address the same. He
assured the people that their demands would be addressed in phased manner.He
told that Minister Mr. Ajaz Ahmad Khan Responded to local demands of the Kund
people has given on spot orders for Toilet facilities ,drainage system and
assured that all those farmers whose lands were acquired for road construction
would soon be given their compensations. He asked youth to take benefit of many
of the job oriented schemes launched by the Government. Bhat appealed the
people not to heed on false propaganda and hollow sloganeering of vested
interests whose motive always was to use the innocent people for their political
and personal interests and create hurdle on developmental process of the State.
Former MLC also thanked the Secretary, Revenue, Mr. Vinod Koul, Deputy
Commissioner, Kulgam, Mr. Jehangir Mir, Additional DC, Mr. Gulzar Ahmad Dar,All
block presidents , Sarpanchs and panches.
Taj announces sports complex for Lolab Asks people to be cautious of divisive, vested interest elements
LOLAB, JUNE 19: The picturesque valley of Lolab would soon be having a state of the art sports complex equipped with the facilities of playing both outdoor and indoor games despite vagaries of weather.The sports complex would be set up at Gund Machur for which the Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi- ud- Din announced the release of Rs five crore during his visit to the Valley today.Addressing a largely attended public gathering of eight thousand people at Gund Machur, the Minister 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.Terming sports as a means to shape up one’s personality, Mr. Taj said youth are the future of society and the Government has started giving sports infrastructure a re look so that youth are engaged in positive and constructive ways.The Minister asked people to remain cautious of the designs of vested interest groups who create division among people in the name of catchy slogans and ideas. He said their aim is just to hoodwink the gullible and innocent people and not to make any positive contribution to people’s lives.Mr. Taj said he himself feels very attached to Lolab and it has attracted the attention of many great personalities like poet Iqbal and has been the home of renowned religious scholar late Maulana Anwar Shah Kashmiri who rose to be an authority on Quran & Hadith in South Asia.Responding to the demands put before him, the Minister said the recruitment of Physical Education teachers would soon commence. He said Government would consider the demands of NYK volunteers sympathetically. He also assured nomination of ten students from the area for paramedical training.Mr. Taj also announced developing two stadia at the two blocks of the Lolab Valley. He also directed the Department of Youth Services & Sports to make three teams each in the disciplines of football, hockey and cricket in all the high and higher secondary schools of the Lolab Valley.Former legislator, Haji Rasheed and Mr. Surinder Singh Channi also addressed the gathering. congresss leader Ab Rehman wani and Mushtaq Ahmed khanday was present on the occasssion and also Sarpanch Bashir Ahmed sheikh joined congress at loab in presence of Honourable Minister Chowdery Taj Mohi u din.
Monday 17 June 2013
Jagti Township residents protest against government at Khirbhawani
Ganderbal, June 17: Jagti Township residents protested
against prolonged power curtailment at Khirbhuwani temple shortly after Omar
Abdullah made his entry in the Kherbhawani. Amid NC and CM slogans, the
protestors tried to stop the Chief Minister, however Omar Abdullah did not stop
and left the spot without talking to anyone. Omar Abdullah even did not oblige
to media personnel who were waiting for him outside the temple.According to
reports scores of residents from Jagti Township who had visited Khirbhawani
raised slogans against Omar Abdullah for failing to provide electricity to in
the township.Protestors alleged that Chief Minister and his government is
indifferent towards their problems and he is acting like an autocrat who never
mingles with people. It was only after the intervention of police officials
that protestors dispersed peacefully.One of the protestors told that prolonged
Power curtailments in the Jagti Migrant Camp, Jammu has made the life of the
camp inmates miserable at a time when the mercury was going up with every
passing day. .He said that the Power Minister and Power Development Department
are forcing Jagti tenements to enter into agreement with the department to bear
the electric charges, ignoring their poor financial condition.
Saturday 15 June 2013
Mehbooba called on Governor , discusses problems facing the state
Srinagar, June 15 ::: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti called for revival of peace process by carrying forward the confidence building measures that had brought about a qualitative change in the state but had been held back over the past five years. She conveyed her feelings and perspective on the uneasy situation prevailing in the state to Governor N N Vohra here today.During her one and half hour meeting with Governor Mehbooba told the governor how lack of progress in the peace process had revived the feelings of cynicism and alienation that had been neutralized to some extent under the previous government. She said there has been no progress on taking the cross LoC trade and travel to its next level in accordance with the original vision. She told the governor that by now the volume of trade should have increased and its scope expanded manifold.Similarly the hassles faced in travel across the LoC should have been removed and the facility should have become available to all sections of society and not remained restricted to the divided families alone.While discussing the up coming Amarnath Yatra Mehbooba told the governor that this prilgrimage has historically been part of Kashmiri ethos and culture of hospitality. She told him that it was necessary to involve all local stake holders in its conduct so that its economic benefits reach the deserving sections of population and the traditional spirit of this pilgrimage is fully revived.Mehbooba discussed with the Governor the difficulties faced by the people on account of the incompetence and in sensitivity of the present government. She told him how the state had been unable to benefit from centrally sponsored schemes which offer unlimited access to funds in different socio economic sectors. She conveyed her concern to the Governor about the inability of the government to spend fully and purposefully even the funds received under the normal plan which had resulted in the virtual lapsing of funds to the tune of Rs= 2100 crores last year. She told the Governor as to how on the other hand the government was unable to pay bills for amounts that it owed to contractors and suppliers bringing the development process to a halt.Referring to the increasing unemployment problem Mehbooba told the governor that the failure to create new avenues of employment was adversely effecting a whole generation of qualified and educated youth. She said even though government of India had made announcements about many schemes but the lack of a matching seriousness in followup had rendered them almost useless.The Governor and the PDP president exchanged the views on a range of other problems facing the state. They discussed the problem of corruption, lack of accountability, the shortage of amenities and above all the crisis faced by the poser sector. Mehbooba told the Governor as to how it was crucial for the state to develop sustainable power resources not just for providing relief to people in their daily lives but also establish an industrial base that ultimately could take care of the unemployment problem.
Thursday 13 June 2013
Grand Final of “Choona Hai Aasman”shall be held at SKICC
Srinagar, June 13: “Choona Hai Aasman” a singing competition is a flagship of Jammu and Kashmir Police endeavour which gives platform and proper direction to the talent of underprivileged children of the State. The programme was conceived in 2010 and a talent hunt was started to identify the budding artists in all districts of the State.The show that traverses to the entire length and breadth of the State, starts at each district where more than three to four thousand artists simultaneously perform in all the 25 districts of State under the supervision of District Superintendent’s of Police. Consequently more than one lakh aspirants compete for the top slot in Male and Female category of singing. The winners of each district are then called at the Range Level i.e combination of three districts and compete under the supervision of Range Deputy Inspector General of Police. Those selected in the Ranges then compete at the Zone level for the best three slots in junior and senior categories and then progress to the finals i.e Jammu Zone Vs Kashmir Zone to determine the winners and thereby showcase the best talent of singing in the State.The endeavour has been bringing good results and the winners of our state level competitions have competed at the National Level in the famous reality shows on satellite channels also. Miss Sonali Dogra participated in “Voice of Punjab” of PTC Punjabi Channel and stood overall 2nd Mr. Sumit Kumar, a finalist of “Choona Hai Aasman” season-1 was among the 16th finalists of Zee TV’s “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa- 2012” . Mr. Sumit Kumar alongwith Mudassar, also reached finals of the singing competition “Bharat Ki Shan” on DD National. Likewise Nikhil Kumar and Miss Priyanka, the winners of (2010-11) and (2011-12) “Choona Hai Aasman” contest in senior category of vocal reached the last 36 stage of Sony TV’s reality show “Indian Idol”. This year District level, Range level as well as the zone level Competition of “Choona Hai Aasman” Season-III have already been conducted and now the Grand Finale shall be held at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre SKICC, Srinagar on 15th of June, 2013.Noted singers Annu Malik, Sadhna Sargam and Ashok Thakeraia are arriving here to grace the grand event.
AIR FORCE SCHOOL SRINAGAR CELEBRATES ANNUAL SPORTS DAY
SRINAGAR, 13 JUN 2013: Air Force School, Srinagar organised a splendid and colourful display of drill, aerobics, Yoga and other track & field events on the occasion of Annual Sports Day. The sports meet was declared open by the chief guest Air Commodore B Balachandran, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Srinagar.The enthusiasm and sportsmanship displayed by tiny tots was noteworthy. In spite of their tender age, they exhibited articulate co-ordination and indomitable spirit. The efforts put in by the Head Mistress, teaching & non teaching staff for the success of the event were lauded by one and all. Prizes were distributed by guest of honour Mrs Preetha Balachandran, President AFWWA (L). Chairman School Management Committee Air Commodore B Balachandran presented the rolling trophy for best house to the Raman Sadan. Outstanding support was offered for administrative arrangements by CRPF and BSF. Air Officer Commanding Srinagar congratulated the Head Mistress Mrs Babita Vatsragi, staff and education section for organizing such an event, which gave outlet to the children to display their skill and talent.
Taj reviews GMC, SMHS functioning ,Post triage protocol significant decline in mortality at SMHS
SRINAGAR, JUNE 13: Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din reviewed the functioning of Government Medical College, Srinagar and SMHS Hospital here today.The meeting also reviewed the status of upcoming super specialty Hospital, Srinagar.Addressing the meeting, the Minister directed the authorities to provide quality and hassle free treatment to patients for which he asked them to augment all material and human resources. He directed filling up of posts of para medics immediately on academic arrangement basis so that the patient care at these hospitals does not suffer.The Minister directed completion of computerization at the college and also completion within time of works on the proposed Super Specialty Hospital, Srinagar.Mr Taj also reviewed the opening of evening clinics and directed immediate steps too be taken for operationlizing them.The meeting was told that there has been a significant reduction in mortality at SMHS hospital ever since the triage protocol was introduced.Principal, GMC, Dr. Rafiq Pampori and other officers were present in the meeting.Shopian Annual Plan pegs for Rs. 6529 lakh Peerzada calls for concerted efforts for making J&K a prosperous State
Tuesday 11 June 2013
Army and Police came close to a clash in Kupwara, Two Army trucks with smuggled timber seized,Case registered
June 12 :- Kupwara police intercepted a convoy
of Territo
Srinagar turns Greater Srinagar SDA Board approves extension of Local Area from 417 KMs to 757 KMs
Srinagar,
June 07: To ensure integrated, planned
and judicious development of Srinagar, the Board of Directors of the Srinagar
Development Authority (SDA) in a landmark decision Tuesday approved extension
of Greater Srinagar local area from the existing 417 kms to 757 kms.The Board
meeting was chaired by Minister for Urban Development and Local Bodies, Mr
Nawang Rigzin Jora. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr Shailendra Kumar,
Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department, Mr Jeet Lal
Gupta, Vice-Chairman SDA, Mr Mohammad Shafi Rather, Director General Accounts
and Treasuries, Mr RK Mangotra, Chief Town Planner Kashmir, Hakeem Iftikhar,
Chief Architect J&K, Mr KC Pant, Joint Director Planning, Mr PS Kakroo,
Deputy Director Planning, Mr Rajeev Bushan, and Joint Commissioner SMC, Mr
Mushtaq Ahmad were present at the meeting held at SKICC Srinagar.With the
Srinagar Master Plan (2001-2021) currently under review, SDA has proposed
extension of the existing City limits towards South, West and Northern
directions along the new motorway coming up from Gallandar via Narbal upto
Ganderbal. In the extended Greater Srinagar local area, 410 sq kms will fall
under SDA limits against existing 160 kms, 240 sq kms under Srinagar Municipal
Corporation (SMC) limits, 50 kms under Ganderbal, 35 kms under Budgam, 9 kms
under Pampore, 7.5 kms under Khrew and 5.2 kms under Cantonment area.As per the
new Master Plan, the boundaries of Greater Srinagar would encompass Dara-Fakri
and Dachigam National Park on Northeast, Zabarwan hills from Khunmoh towards
Khrew on the East, Kakapora Railway Station on Southeast, Budgam local area
upto Gallandar on South, Mazhama Railway station & road towards Gulmarg on
the Southwest and Buran, Ganepur in Pattan towards the West.Hailing the SDA
move to extend the local area limits of Srinagar, Mr Jora, who is also the
Chairman of SDA Board, said the decision would go a long way in decongesting
the City core area and ensure planned and de-concentrated infrastructure
development in and around Srinagar city. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and
other members of the Board also commended the decision.The Minister, however,
asked SDA to earmark dedicated areas in the Master Plan for institutional
activities like education, healthcare, recreation, tourism and traditional
works including handicrafts. He also stressed the need for conservation of
water bodies, forest areas, saffron and agriculture land in and around
Srinagar.He asked SDA authorities to make maximum use of time and resources to
create a tangible impact on the infrastructure scenario of Srinagar. He complimented
SDA Vice-Chairman for marking a new beginning in turning around SDA as a
vibrant organization in a very short span.The Board also approved engagement of
a consulting firm by SDA for the preparation of City Development Plan (CDP) for
Srinagar. CDP is a collective vision document aimed at improving urban
facilities, increasing investment to expand employment and services,
formulation of perceptible plan of action for systematic and sustained
reduction of urban poverty and focus on urban reforms. CDP also aims at
formulating Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and City Assistance Programme (CAP)
based on the city development framework to avail funding for development of
Srinagar under JNNURM.The Board also approved construction of four-storeyed
commercial complex by SDA at Sanatnagar Chowk. The complex would be provided
with basement parking facility, shops and office spaces. It would come up at a
cost of around Rs 10 crore and is to be completed within three years.In another
decision the Board also approved extension of premium payment period for shops
and commercial spaces at Sangarmaal City Centre from existing one year to three
years.The Board also approved construction of shopline at Bemina, opposite
SKIMS Medical College and SDA Guest House at Bemina for housing touring
officials from outside the State.Vice-Chairman SDA gave a detailed presentation
of the existing and upcoming projects to the Board. He commended the role of
SDA employees for infusing new energy in the organization.Rich tributes were
paid to late Jenab Mirza Mohd Afzal Beigh 31st
Death Anniversary and Jenab Kh. Ghulam Mohi –ud-Din Shah on their 9th
Death Anniversary today at Sher –I- Kashmir Bhawan Jammu and senior leaders
National Conference party present. While addressing the gathering seniors
leaders said that late Jenab Mirza Mohd. Afzal Beigh and Jenab Kh. Mohi-Ud- Din
Shah would be remembered for a long time to come for their historic role which
they have played during their lifetime by serving the state in various capacities
.He said Mr Beigh was Architect of land reform act and abolisation of big
landed Estate Act. He was also close associate of late Sher –I- Kashmir Sheikh
Mohd. Abdullah and remained with him for a long time in Jail also. He was
instrumental of 1975 accord between late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi and
Sher –I- Kashmir Sheikh Mohd. Abdullah referring to late Jenab Mohi –ud-Din
Shah . They said these two leaders served the state and that they were part of
movement launched under the leadership of late Sher –I- Kashmir in J&K
State in the early forties .True tributes would be to follow their path and
complete the work which they could not complete during their life time. The
meeting was also addressed: Sh. Pardeep Bali ,Smt.Laxami Dutta Provincial
President Women Wing , Sh. Jugal Mahajan , Sh. Satpal Lakhotra, Sardar
Taranjeet Singh Tony, Sh. K.D Singh ,
Sh. Anil Dhar , Sh. Nar Singh, Sh. Farooq Mughal ,Smt. Rashida Begum, Sh. Ashok Singh Manhas , Smt Pinky Bhat, Sh. Sham Mehra , Sh. Vinod Tak , Sh. ML
Munshi, Sh. Rakesh Singh Raka, Smt. Manveer Kour ,Smt Agya Kour , Smt. Shama ,
Smt. Uma Devi , Sh. Farman Ali.
J&K STUDEDNTS MEET PRESIDENT OF INDIA FOR SECOND SUCCESSIVE YEAR & MEET CHIEF MINISTER OF UTTARAKHAND
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Educational tour from Baramulla flagged off
SRINAGAR, 11
JUN 2013:- An Educational and Motivational tour for Youths of Rampur - Boniyar
(Baramulla) was flagged off by Colonel AK Srivastava, Officiating Commander,
Dagger Artillery Brigade on 10 Jun 2013. The tour has a multifarious aim of
fostering brotherhood, feeling of unity and creating awareness of our nation’s
multi faceted identity.Youths will be visiting historical and various places of
tourist interest at New Delhi, Guwahati and Shillong. The tour will provide an
opportunity to these youths to appreciate the harmonious co-existence amongst
the people from different religions in various parts of India. It will also
help them to see for themselves the ongoing developmental activities in other
states and the manner in which peace has helped different regions of India to
develop and prosper.The Youths along with their parents were very happy and
enthusiastic about the tour. They expressed their hope that this tour will
certainly go a long way in generating awareness amongst the youth of this region,
by giving them a glimpse of the prosperity and cultural heritage of our nation.IGP Jammu adhere new rank to ADO ZPHQ
Jammu, June,11th :
Shri Rajesh Kumar, IPS, IGP Jammu Zone, Jammu decorated Shri Sunil
Gupta, Administrative officer, ZPHQ, Jammu with the rank of SP on his promotion
in a simple function held in ZPHQ Jammu. Shri Shakeel Beig, IPS, DIG
Jammu-Kathua-Samba Range, Shri Ramesh Angral, SP, Staff Officer to IGP Jammu
Zone, Shri S.L. Thakur, Pvt. Secretary to IGP Jammu and other Police officers
were also present during the function. IGP Jammu expressed hope that elevation
would bring new spirit of public service in the newly promoted officer.
LeT militant killed in encounter in Pulwama,2 Policemen injured
Srinagar, June 11: Last night In a brief encounter at Takia Niloora,
Pulwama, one militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba was killed and two policemen got
injured. Reports reaches that A joint party of police, Army and CRPF
intercepted a motorbike carrying three persons. On interception, they fired
upon the joint party. A brief encounter ensued in which one militant got killed
and two policemen suffered injuries.The militant was identified as Ashiq Ahmad
Lone @ Chota Rehman son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Hef Shirmal, Shopian
affiliated with Lashkar-e-Toiba. The injured policemen have been shifted to
hospital for treatment.Ashiq had joined militancy in 2009, when he came in
contact with LeT Commander Abdul Rehman of Pakistan. He was arrested by
Anantnag police following his involvement in unlawful activities and a case FIR
no; 475/2009 stands registered against him in Police Station Anantnag.After his
release, the militant again rejoined LeT cadres and was involved in threatening
the panchayat members of Shopian. A case FIR No; 79/2012 stands registered
against him in police station Zainapora.
Monday 10 June 2013
SP Handwara holds police-public meet with traders
Srinagar, June 10: Superintendent of Police, Handwara, Sh. Chaudary Mohammad Aslam today chaired a police–public meeting with the Traders Federation, Handwara. Speaking on the occasion, SP Handwara stressed upon the presidents of Matador and Bus association Handwara to avoid overloading, overcharging and over speeding. The President of Bepoar Mandal was advised to brief all he shop keepers to avoid black marketing. He further requested the participants to extend their cooperation to the local police in discharging its multifarious duties to maintain peace in the area.In the meeting, various public issues pertaining to shortage of drinking water, macadamisation of the road from Sheikh Hamza Complex to New Bus Stand Handwara and other basic amenities were highlighted by the participants. SP Handwara assured the participants that their grievances will be taken with concerned authorities for immediate redressal. He also thanked the participants for sparing their valuable time.The participants assured their cooperation to the local police in eradication of all criminal activities in the area. They also suggested that such meeting should continue for the better Police-traders relation.
Taj inaugurates Kabbadi tournament
Beigh Shamim Ahmed :-
Omar pays tributes to Beg, Shah Describes them stalwarts of political struggle, social justice
SRINAGAR, JUNE 10 – Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has paid glowing tributes to Late Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beg and Late Kh. Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shah on their death anniversary on June 11.Highlighting their contributions in the State’s socio-political and development fields, Omar Abdullah described them stalwarts of political struggle and social justice. “They sacrificed a lot and tolerated the hardships to uphold the principles of democracy and people’s rights”, he added.“Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beg was the close companion of Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and he fought the battle for people’s rights while Kh. Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shah has the distinction of working both with Sheikh Sahib as General Secretary of National Conference and with Qaid-i-Sani Dr. Farooq Abdullah as a Senior Minister in his Cabinet. He faced hardships and arrests with Sheikh Sahib and other NC leaders during the peoples’ movement”, Omar Abdullah added and said that Mr. Shah exhibited highest quality of remaining committed to party, its policies and its leadership throughout his life and during all challenges and testing times. The Chief Minister said that the contribution of Late Beg Sahib in translating the vision of ‘Land to Tiller’ envisioned by Sheikh Sahib into reality was remarkable, while the contributions of Kh. Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Shah as the head of the State Autonomy Committee and as General Secretary of National Conference are outstanding and glaring. The Chief Minister said that National Conference has always been the party of great luminaries enjoying the trust and support of general masses. “Our endeavour should be to work towards achieving the goal of ‘Naya Kashmir’ in a missionary spirit where social justice and equitable development of all regions and sub-regions will rule the roost without any consideration of creed, caste, colour, region and religion”, he said calling for fortifying and nurturing the high principles of secularism and democracy in the State.The Chief Minister prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and wished well-being and prosperity to the people of the State.
Sunday 9 June 2013
Govt. would continue to support weaker sections, backward communities: Taj
Beigh Shamim Ahmed :- JUNE 9:- Minister for Medical Education, Youth
Services and Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud din today said the Government is taking
many steps for the betterment and welfare of weaker sections and backward
communities of the society in Jammu & Kashmir. He said Government would
continue to support weaker sections till they are brought at par with other
sections of the society.Addressing a day long convention organized All India
Confederation of SC/ST Organizations here today, the Minister said things have
improved considerably since independence
and asked members of these communities to take full advantage of the
welfare schemes launched by the Government from time to time.On the needs of
Gujjar community, Mr. Taj said decades of struggle ultimately led to granting
the community the status of a Scheduled Tribe. He said now there are avenues
available to youth belonging to the community and even under Tribal Sub Plan
their social and developmental needs are taken care of. He said stress is laid
on covering Gujjar areas under the ambit of schemes in drinking water
distribution, road connectivity, power distribution, health, PDS etc. He asked
the members of the community to stand united and support Government in its
endavour to bring and sustain social justice in the society in the state.On the
demands put for by the community leaders, Mr. Taj said the disparity in the
amount of scholarships granted to Gujjar students and their counterparts from
other communities would be ended. He said time has come when the members of the
community can demand these facilities not as concessions but rights duly
guaranteed by law. He said he himself went though a struggle of 14 years to
grant the community the ST status. This, he said, was a milestone in getting
the potential and merit of the community recognized at state and national
level.Terming education as a tool for socio economic transformation, the
Minister asked the members of the community to educate their wards so that they
in future would chart out their paths themselves.The convention was also
addressed by Mr. Arif Irfan, Manzoor Khatana, Noor ud Din Noorani and others
who put forth the problems of Gujjar community and sought their redressal.
Friday 7 June 2013
JAKASICON-2013 inaugurated, ,Taj appeals for restoring GMC its prime position in medical education Conferences bridge the gap between research and its application: Feroz
Thursday 6 June 2013
State to have new education policy shortly: Feroz
Beigh Shamim Ahmed
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JUNE 06: Minister of State for Education Mr, Feroz Ahmad Khan today said that a new education policy is being formulated for the state soon.Announcing this while interacting with representatives of UNICEF and Save the Child (NGOs) here today, Mr. Feroz said that a committee has already been constituted in this regard which will submit its recommendations and draft note to the government shortly. The work is also going on in segregating the cadre for Elementary and Secondary education.Mr. Feroz said that the funds meant for construction purpose under SSA would be directly transferred to School managements during this fiscal, adding that prior to; these funds were transferred to Village Education Committee (VEC).The Minister informed that the SIEs would be upgraded to SCERT level which will help in implementing and monitoring various education programmes and schemes effectively.The Minister said that achieving 68 per cent literacy rate in the State has shown significant progress in education over the past decades. He said that efforts are also afoot to strengthen the school infrastructure, improve teacher capacities and teaching-learning methods and materials under SSA.The Minister lauded the role of NGO ‘Save the Child’ for imparting education in the state in general and Ladakh in particular. The Members of the NGOs offered their services for improving the education system in the State. Among others, Secretary, School Education Mr. Shaleen Kabra, State Project Director, RMSA Mr. Hilal Ahmad Parray, Director School Education, Kashmir Mr. Mir Tariq Ali, Project Director, SSA, Mr. S C Sawhney, Joint Director, Directorate of School Education, Jammu Mr. Anil Kumar Jain, besides representatives from Save the Child and UNICEF were present in the meeting
Walnut Trees Cutted in Jawahar Nagar in Broad day light ,No action has been taken,Govt is totally in slumber
June 06 :-Today in Jawahar nagar
locality near DAV school,Goal park one person T B singh @Lovely singh working in Forest department illegally
cutted several Green Walnut trees in a broad day light with out any proper
Permission of the concerned authority.According to sources the local people of
the said area informed the concerned authorities but no action has been taken
till date .They said that down trodden people are suffering badly and added the
recommended people have always broken the law of the land.They blamed the
officials and added that the concerned authority is in slumber.The people
demanded strict action in this regard and waiting for justice.
Wednesday 5 June 2013
Jora distributes RS.72.86 lakh among 255 houseless beneficiaries, Directs for focussed attention on Historical Town Sopore
BEIGH SHAMIM AHMED:- , JUNE 5: Minister for Urban Development and Urban
Local Bodies, Mr. NawangRigzinJora
Wednesday said that on the
directions of UPA Chairperson Mrs Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister , Dr.
Manmohan Singh a special scheme, popularly known as JawaharLal Nehru National Urban Renewal
Mission(JNNURM) has been introduced in the country to focus on developing the basic infrastructure and
the development and beautification of major towns and cities and to develop
them on the modern lines with all the requisite
latest facilities,.The Minister was addressing a large gathering at a
function held at Sopore Dak Bunglow after distributing cheques worth Rs. 72.86
lakhs among 255 identified houseless
beneficiaries as financial assistance under the centrally sponsored Scheme
Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme(IHSDP).He said that this
amount is second and third instalment for construction of their houses.On the
occasion, he was informed that the said scheme has been sanctioned at a cost
project of Rs.557.50 lakh, covering 446 beneficiaries so far. He was also told
that 50% of Rs.229.53 lakh, the released amount
has been expended till date .He
was further told that 211 Dwelling units
stand completed while the work on 158 Dwelling units is in progress against
369 units taken up for the execution.
However, the work on 77 dwelling units is yet to be taken in hand.Throwing
light on the historical significance of the Sopore Town, the Minister said the
Town has produced a number of scholars, politicians, Statesmen, Lawyers,
Academicians, and top level bureaucratic and hoped that in future, the Sopore
town will continue its legacy of producing luminaries.The Minister assured that
special focus would be paid on the development of this historical town and
added that the requisite funds for raising necessary infrastructure for the
benefit of the people will be arranged for the concerned agencies for carrying
out the necessary works.MLA Sopore, Haji Mohammad Ashraf, Ex-MLA, Haji Abdul
Rasheed ,Director Local Bodies, Kashmir, Mr. Shafat Noor Balas,Senior congress
leader Surrinder singh Channi,SDM, Sopore, Executive Officers of Pattan,
Kupwara, and Sopore were present on the occasion.Responding to the demands of
the people, the Minister directed SDM Sopore to call a meeting with the MLA
Sopore and other local leaders and senior citizen for sorting out the problem
of dumping the garbage as early as possible, as the land for dumping the said
garbage has already been identified at Aadipora.The Minister also convened a
meeting of the concerned officers to
solve the drainage problem of the town. On the occasion, the Minister also
directed the Municipal Officers to pay special attention to set right the
sewerage system of the town.Mr. Jora also discussed construction of new Bus
Adda and a public park with the MLA, Ex MLA and other Senior officers and civil
members. He asked the concerned officers to submit proposals for early funding.MLA
Sopore, Ex-MLA and Director Local Bodies also spoke on the occasion.
Lolab Valley unlocks new Vistas for Kashmir Tourism: Mir,Promotional campaigns being carried out to woo tourists to virgin destinations of Kupwara
SRINAGAR,
JUNE 5:- Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir, has said that Lolab valley
is an ideal destination being explored fully to showcase it worldwide adding
that series of attractions would also be created in virgin tourist destinations
of Bangus and Drangyari to divert high-end tourists to these spots. This was
stated by the Minister today during his day long tour of Lolab and Reshwari
during his interaction with the media and locals. He said Lolab Valley opened
new vistas in Kashmir Tourism and concerted efforts are being put in to
showcase it globally. He hoped in near future this Valley would become hub of
tourism activities. During the visit, the Minister took stock of the tourism
activities being carried out in the district. He also reviewed physical and
financial status of several projects being executed through Lolab-Bangus-Drangyari
Tourism Development Authority (LBDDA) and Tourism Department in the District.
Mir said a promotional festival at Lolab, Bangus and Drangyari would be
organized this year to attract the tourist to visit these spots. He directed
the concerned to identify varied potential areas like Machil Pastures,
adventure track routes and introduce them in the shape of packages outside the
State. Tourism Minister said spring and Herbal tourism of Lolab would be
showcased, as the valley is covered with Majestic Mountains with number of
fresh springs and variety of herbs and flowers. He said Lolab was also a
favorite trekking route for foreign tourists a few decades ago. “One of the
famous trekking route leads to Asia’s largest freshwater Lake Wullar. We can
market these routes to attract tourists,” he said.He said picnic tours by
educational institutions would be also encouraged in the area. He said the land
of love and beauty in north Kashmir is now all set to mesmerize visitors once
again. He said the natural beauty of the area is expected to attract hordes of
tourists and boost the local economy in coming days. “The Lolab Valley
popularly known as the land of love and beauty, is now once again in the
limelight with the efforts by tourism department, a sought-after destination
for travelers and a source of job opportunities for many Kashmiris”, Mir
maintained."Saying peace and normalcy gaining ground in the Valley, people
– especially the jobless educated youth of Lolab should opt for tourism avenues
and for the purpose State government would encourage them by providing soft
loans with subsides for setting up of ventures under the sector”, Minister said
and added that a good number of youth would be imparted various types of
trainings in hospitality and protocol sector this year also to provide quality
services to the tourists. He said a Food craft Institute would also be
established in the district and for the purpose a project of Rs 5 crore has been
prioritized for Centre funding this fiscal.Minister hoped that the tourism
industry will generate sustainable incomes in the district, The Minister called
upon the locals to come forward and take benefits of the incentives for
converting their houses into guest houses and lodges for tourists. He said a
promotional campaign is being also carried out in and outside the Country to
woo the tourists to virgin destinations of the district.He said that apart from
Chandigam, Khumriyal and Darapora – places blessed with verdant forests and
gushing streams, caves and old religious shrines – Kalaroose village in Lolab
famous for its copper mines and carved rocks called Sat Burn (seven doors)
other potential serene and adventure spots would also be brought on the tourism
map."The shrines and caves are expected to attract tourists. We are ready
to host the visitors after a long period of time," said Mir. "Fresh
water springs, especially Kumarji Nag and Chandinag, are worth seeing."
Mr
Mir said to upgrade the tourist related
infrastructure in the area Rs 1.50 crore are being expended this fiscal under
State plan adding that during last fiscal over Rs 1.70 crore has been expended
for the purpose. He said under Central financial assistance of Rs 5crore, the work
on several tourist facilities is apace in Lolab Valley.Tourism Minister during his whirlwind tour of various spots
accompanied by Legislators, Advocate Abdul Haq and Er. Rashid besides Director
Tourism, Kashmir, Mr. Talat Parvaz and Chief Executive Officer LBDDA, Mr
Mohammad Yaseen inspected pace of progress of several projects at Kupwara,
Zangali, Kumarial, Voovara, Chandigam, Reshwari, Lochi. He issued strict
instructions to the concerned for time bound completion of tourist facilities.Chief
Executive Officer Lolab-Bungus-Drangyari Development Authority, Muhammad Yasin
dwelt about the measures taken by the authority for making these areas as
places of tourist attraction.
“Children with special needs” part and parcel of our Society: Taj ,Announces one lakh for Humanity Welfare Organisation
Beigh Shamim Ahmed
:- JUNE 5:- Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din today
announced a cash donation of Rs. One Lakh to Humanity Welfare Organisation
Bijbehara for infrastructure development of the school run for differently
abled children.Minister who was Chief Guest on the occasion of children’s
sports festival organised for children with special needs by the Humanity
Welfare Organisation at Government Degree College (Boys) Anantnag Speaking on
the occasion the minister said that these children are part and parcel of our
societies and it is our duty to provide them with equal rights and
opportunities. He praised the efforts of welfare society for working for the
persons with disabilities. Lauding role of the Chairman of the NGO Mr. Javaid
Ahmed Tak for his untiring efforts which brought up the NGO to this level, the
minister said that these type of sports festivals help to boost the morale of
CWSN besides their physical development.A galaxy of sports events which
included Cricket, Tug of war, skipping and dance chairs were played before a
huge gathering of students and people from different walks of life. Teams from
a large number of schools across the valley participated in the festival.Minister
distributed the trophies and mementoes among the winner teams and also directed
Director Youth Service and Sports for providing all necessary infrastructure
with respect to sports material to the special school run by “NGO” Humanity
Welfare Organisation Bijbehara.District Development Commissioner Anantnag, Dr.
Farooq Ahmad Lone, CEO Pahalgam Development Authority, Mr N.H Wani and famous
cricket player of the valley Mr. Parveiz Rasool were also present on the
occasion.
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