Pattan, November 30:

A ‘minor’ who was booked by Pattan police for his al-leged involvement in stone-pelting that had caused the death of a police constable was sent to Juvenile lock up by Session Court See Minor onPg. 11

New Delhi, November 30:

Almost rejecting the third party intervention into the alleged custodial death of National Conference work-er Haji Yousuf, Supreme Court of India Saturday stated the Court is willing

to hear from the son or any other relative of the de-ceased if they file a petition in this regard.A Division Bench of Su-preme Court of India com-prising Justice B.S. Chau-han and S.A. Bobde

See Court on Pg. 11

Srinagar, November 30:

The much hyped return and rehabilitation policy for youth who wanted to return home from Paki-stan Occupied Kashmir (POK) has resulted into a ‘flop show’ for around 900 people including women and children.Safiya (name changed) daughter of a person who returned his home in Sri-nagar under the amnesty scheme was pursuing

bachelors in medicine in Fatimah Jinnah medical college in Karachi. “When I reached Kash-mir with my father, I was astonished to know that from frying pan we will land into fire. There is no concrete plan for people like us under this scheme. I wanted to join some med-ical college here to com-plete my degree but there is nobody to support my dream,” quoting Safiya, a close relative of her father

told KNS. According to official sources, 277 individuals along with 140 wives and 438 children have returned via Nepal, which is not an approved route under the policy of 2010.Sources in the government said that there are many people like Safiya’s father who are reportedly won-dering from here and there in pursuit of some busi-ness but sofar have been

See Govt. Policy on Pg. 11

Salamabad (Uri), November 30:

Interacting with traders after opening the Trade Facilitation Centre at Salamabad in Uri area of North Kashmir near LOC on Sat-urday, the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah underlined the impor-tance of tranquility on borders as key to the smooth operation of trade activities across LOC as also safeguarding the life and property of the people living in frontiers. “Peaceful and conducive condi-tions on the borders give fillip to the trade activities as also enable farmers to carry on agriculture operations smoothly and without any fear”, he said and expressed the hope that the present peaceful situation will get further strength-ened.Underlining the cross LOC trade as an important Confidence Build-ing Measures (CBM) between In-dia and POKistan, the Chief Min-ister said that more initiatives are required to ensure further growth of the trade across LOC. He also

See CM on Pg. 11

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Department of Rural Development, Jammu

As a major boost towards infrastructure development of rural villages foundation stone of Model Village Satwari was laid by Jenab Ali Mohammad Sagar (Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj) and Sh. Raman Bhalla (Hon’ble Minister for Housing, Horticulture & Culture). The Model Village of the estimated cost of Rs. 1.10 Crore shall be constructed under convergence with MGNREGA, 13th FC, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA), CD & Pyt. and with CDF of Hon’ble MLA. ElectedSarpanchs/Panchs,PanchayatiAdalatMembers,SHG’sandOfficers/Officialsof14lineDepart-ments participated. The PRI’s appreciated the role of Rural Development Department and District Administration in Sensi-tizing and Empowering the Panchayats. The Sabha was presided by Jenab Ali Mohammad Sagar (Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj) and Sh. Raman Bhalla (Hon’ble Minister for Housing, Horticulture & Culture) was the guest of Honour. Hon’ble Minister Jenab Ali Mohammad Sagar reiterated the commitment of the Government towards upliftment of rural areas and construction of Model Villages in every constittuency/Block of the State is a step towards that. Hon’ble Minister Jenab Ali Mohammad Sagar further enthused upon Panchayats to play a proactive role in strengthening the basic Institutions of Democracy with increasing their role in Planning and Execution of the plans towards which the Government has already committed. Hon’ble Minister Jenab Ali Mohammad Sagar complimented District Jammu for its initiatives in imple-mentation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes & the recognition of same by Ministry of Rural Development Gov-ernment of India. Hon’ble Minister Sh. Raman Bhalla appreciated the initiatives of the Department in improving rural infrastructure and thanked Hon’ble Minister Jenab Ali Mohammad Sagar for sanctioning and commencing the executionofconstructionofModelVillageinhisconstituencythattoofirstinJammuProvince. The elected Sarpanchs & Panchs demanded that more such types of Model Villages should be sanctioned in every Block. The Hon’ble Minister assured the Sabha that their demands will be looked into by the Government with commitmenttofulfillthesameinphasedmanner. TheHon’bleMinisteremphasizedupontheSabhatotakemaximumbenefitsofCentrallySponsoredandState Sponsored Schmes and panchayats should act as the pivoting agencies.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Srinagar, November 30: Stressing the need for a 3rd country banking so that the traders of the cross LOC trade could avail maximum benefits, chief minister Omar Abdullah Saturday said the trade across LoC was started as a Confidence Building Measure and not as mere trade practice between the two countries.Omar said: “If there are any problem vis-à-vis the banking facilities be-tween the two countries, we can have the 3rd country banking so that the traders could not face further hardships. We can have the third country like Dubai from which the banking facilities could be availed.”

See Omar on Pg. 11

Omar advocates 3rd country banking for cross LOC trade

Senior surgeon suspended Srinagar, November 30: The Deputy Commissioner Kargil has placed Dr Mohammad Ashraf Bhat incharge senior consultant surgery under suspension after finding his unauthorized absence from du-ties in district hospital Kargil. Dr Bhat was posted as in-charge senior consultant in surgery under government order number 459-HME of 2013 dated August 14, 2013 in compliance to the court direc-tions passed and was posted at district hospital, Kargil.The district correspondent KNS Kargil said that after join-ing at his new place of posting on August 26, he applied for casual leave for a period of six days with effect from Septem-ber 2, 2013. Dr Bhat after avail-ing the casual leave applied for one month earned leave through post before the office of medical superintendent, district hospital Kargil on the grounds of ill health and to fol-low of case of service matter in a court of law as

See Suspended on Pg. 11

Jammu, November 30:

In a Landmark achieve-ment, the Commercial Taxes department (CTD) is all set to register all-time high revenue of Rs 5100 Crore during the current financial year which is almost three times increased against revenue of Rs 1823 Crore in 2008-09, when the present government took over.

This was stated by the Minister for Finance and La-dakh affairs Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather at a high level meeting convened here today to review the performance of the Com-mercial Taxes department, Jammu division.

The Minister said that the revenue realised by the CTD during last fiscal was to the tune of Rs 4348 crore, adding that “I have been assured by the senior officers of the de-partment that revenue of Rs. 5100 Crore will be achieved by the end of current finan-

cial year. He said there has been a contribution of all the three regions of the state viz Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh in this stupendous revenue growth.

Maintaining that state’s economic performance largely depends upon efficiency of the Commercial Taxes Depart-ment (CTD), the Minister has called for an effective moni-toring mechanism to plug tax pilferages optimally adding that tax evaders should in no way get scot free. He urged for a concerted effort for increas-ing tax revenue, adding that a sustained recovery drive should be taken against the wilful defaulters. He asked the concerned officers and field agencies to get hold of all tax evaders without any fear and favour, besides pursuing stay cases pending disposal in dif-ferent courts.

The Commissioner Com-mercial Taxes, Mr. Kifayat

Rizvi, Addl. Commissioner CTD Jammu Mr P. I. Khateeb, Additional Commissioner Fi-nance Mr. Showkat Aijaz and all Deputy Commissioners of CTD Jammu Div. were present in the meeting.

Mr. Rather enjoined upon the officers of CTD to set high standards of public relations while dealing with the trad-ers and tax payers adding that in no case any genuine tax payer should feel unnec-essarily harassed. He said the performance of every employee in the CTD depart-ment is being closely moni-tored as the department has a crucial role in the state’s economic scenario. ‘’ Dead wood shall not be allowed to continue in this important department’’, Mr. Rather add-ed. He said holding of review meetings of CTD has a pri-mary objective to gauge the performance of every officer in his respective circle.

Udhampur, November, 30:

While reviewing the decen-tralisation of powers to PRI’s Dr Shehnaz Ganai today con-vened a meeting in Uhmapur to sortout the hindrances if any in implementation of transfer of powers at Grass root level. Addl District Dev Commissioner Udhampur and sectoral officers of four-teen Departments were pres-ent in the meeting.She said that, the real mo-tive of holding Panchayat elections in the state was the empowerment of the rural masses in policy implemen-tation and formulation which since its successful holding is fast-treading the path of achievement of its goals as people have started aligning with the democratic process of the state polity through their active participation. Without naming anybody she said that for petty political gains some vested interests

are always trying to create a wedge between the Govt and the people any always try to create a divide within the elected body of the members just to settle their ulterior po-litical motives. She said that people have reposed highest faith and trust in you. Your success is in your befitting performance, and not in propagating the political agenda of a political party. she said and added that the success of Panchayati Raj lies in the sincere, honest and efficient functioning of the elected panchayat mem-bers. Asserting that power nec-essarily brings responsibili-ties with it, Dr Shehnaz said panchayats are basic pillars of democracy and asked the panchayat members to make public service the standard of their function-ing. The effectiveness of de-mocracy greatly depends on the association of the people

at diverse administrative fields. The Panchayati Raj has been introduced with a view to associating people with administration at the grassroot level and people have been assigned an ac-tive role in the formulation and implementation of their plans, added Dr Shehnaz.Dr Ganai said that, Panchay-ats can play very vital role in the process of political legiti-misation and develop a sense of public participation for the best implementation of the political as well as the social and economic integrity of the local environments.Dr Ganai said that respon-siveness of PRI to the needs and aspirations of the people, are imperative to good gover-nance. Democracy depends upon the equality of all hu-man beings, their right to participate in social and po-litical transformation and the right to development and to live in dignity.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER | 01 | 2013Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS

You deserve a day off. Why not play hooky from your du-ties and surround yourself with beautiful works of art? Bet-ter yet, try to create some yourself. Admit it, you’ve been hankering to try a creative endeavor. Why not begin today? Your creativity and intuition are at an all-time high. The combination might produce something of real merit.

You have an exciting, intense day in store. Your curios-ity is at a peak, and today it combines with a vivid imagi-nation. This makes you ideally suited for medical research projects, as it gives you the ability to make connections among seemingly disparate themes. Regardless of your profession, you can expect to see the world in an entirely new way today.

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Flowers and fresh plants can perk up your mood as well as your home. You may feel your abode is looking a bit shab-by. Simple tricks to improve its appearance will do wonders for your outlook. Go to a kitchen store and splurge on a few new items. Put a pot of herbs in a window. You’ll be amazed at the change in your mood and in the room!

As much as you want to change your financial situa-tion, don’t act rashly. If there are several options to choose from, you’re advised to refrain from making any decision until your thoughts have crystallized. If you feel in a hurry to make progress, you can record your options so you have them to review in the light of a clearer day.

Try as you might, you may spend the better part of the day with your foot in your mouth. It’s one of those days when anything you say to clear up the confusion only con-fuses matters more. You want to spend a fun evening with friends but fear you’ll only make matters worse. Your friends love you even on days when your social skills aren’t at their peak!

Today is good for relationships. Regardless of whether it’s personal or professional, you can expect good things to happen. You may be called upon to participate in an un-usual group project and strike up some potentially beautiful friendships. At home your mate may be especially thoughtful and demonstrative. You radiate an aura of love and warmth, and people respond in kind.

Your mind could be especially active today. Perhaps you’ll discover a new talent you didn’t know you had, such as writ-ing, drawing or speaking. Ideas for stories, sketches, or lec-tures might come thick and fast. Write them down. Comput-ers are particularly useful now. You might have to execute some paperwork concerning money, but this should get ac-complished quickly and easily.

Your tendency is to rush headlong into a new project. Not everyone is caught up in your enthusiasm. Be careful not to steamroll over those you care about most. Your partner, especially, feels a bit miffed and left out at the moment. Do what you can to soothe any ruffled feathers. It might be time to set aside your project in favor of a romantic outing.

Out with the old and in with the new! That seems to be your mantra for the day, especially where your home is con-cerned. Your energy and motivation are high. If anyone can execute a complete one-day redecoration, you can. But even you can get hurt when trying to move a sofa by yourself. En-list help, but be careful not to work them too hard. Not ev-eryone has your energy!

You might have a few projects in mind that you’ll want to work on today. Your mind is especially quick and agile, and you have a lot of great ideas that can make your ef-forts turn out the way you want. Conversations with those close to you may provide even more possibilities. Whatever you choose to work on, you should be pleased with the results.

Are you one of those people who thinks that your bank account can’t be overdrawn as long as you still have checks in your checkbook? As bad as you think your financial situation is, your problems are easily reconciled. It’s not that you’re spending more money than you have, but that you’re not keeping track of what you spend. Better recordkeeping will help ease your anxiety.

Srinagar, November 30:

Mentioning the significance of handicrafts in the state’s economy, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Saturday said that natural beauty and artisan’s magical skills have mesmerized the world since ages. “However, the damage caused to the state’s natural wealth, water bodies and environment as also downward dip in the manufacturing of world class quality handicrafts have badly impacted both these sectors during the recent past”, he said adding that much focus is required to restore the glory of this heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.

Addressing a Dastkaar Mela or-ganized by J&K Bank in collabora-tion with Handicrafts department at Badamwari near here, the Chief Minister said that right from day first his government paid focused attention on reviving the world fa-mous handicrafts by addressing the difficulties of artisans and helping

their organization and sustained growth and development.

“My government took various new initiatives to encourage youth to find their careers in the high po-tential handicrafts sector’, he said and added that his government ob-tained Geographical Indicators (Pat-ent) for six handicrafts of Pashmina, Kani Shawl, Papier-machie, Walnut Wood Carving, Crewel Chain Stitch Embroidery and Khatamband. He said this has given new dimension to the production of these handicrafts in the state and catapulted its mar-ketability across the world. “This has recognized the patent and original-ity of these handicrafts and gave fil-lip to the status of artisans all across the world”, he said.

The Chief Minister said that the initiatives of his government to provide Artisans Credit Cards to the artisans of the state on the analogy of Kissan Credit Cards would give immunity to the artisans of getting exploited by the middlemen and

money lenders. “Now they are no more required to get finance from the middlemen and agents for man-ufacturing of their products, they can use the credit card facility for this purpose”, he said adding that Jammu and Kashmir Bank has pro-vided special window in this regard.

“We have also provided modern car-pet looms to the carpet weavers to facilitate their working. Some 8000 looms have been distributed among the beneficiaries so far free of cost and many more are in the process of distribution”, he told the gathering of artisans present on the occasion.

Omar Abdullah also referred to the help provided by the Craft Development Institute and Carpet Technology Institute to the artisans for the growth and development of handicrafts. While underlining the importance of preserving the heri-tage and age old handicrafts designs, he said that new designs with heri-tage bearing should be introduced and products of day to day use manufactured to attract the present day consumer towards these items. He said computer covers, telephone covers and other such marketable items could be manufactured giving them heritage handicrafts touch of world famous Kashmir handicrafts and art. The Chief Minister said that as per a survey report more than 3.75 lakh families are reported to be directly and indirectly involved in the handicrafts sector for earning their livelihood. “This is a big chunk of population and requires equal at-tention in the development policy of the state.

Rajouri, November 30:

Minister for Roads & Buildings Mr. Abdul Majid Wani today inaugurated motorable bridge at Muradpur in Ra-jouir District.

The 152 mtrs double span bridge was constructed by Jammu & Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation by utilizing Rs. 9.30 crore within record time. The bridge is a life line for the people of Rajouri and Kalakot Constit-uencies and a long pending demand of the people of the area was fulfilled. With the completion of this project over four lakh people of 40 panchayats of Muradpur and Dhangri area would get benefitted with this vital link.

The Minister, who was on 2-day tour of twin border district of Rajouri and Poonch also addressed a series of public meeting highlighting the achievements registered by the present Government and action plans for fur-ther course of action. Highlighting the importance of road connectivity, the Minister said that it is directly linked with socio-economic profile of people and holistic development of the State. He said that the development and up-gradation of road communication is in

the focused attention of Government, adding that work on various mega vi-tal links is underway and a number of projects are in pipeline. He said, be-sides R&B Department, various Central Government agencies have also been engaged for execution of these mega road projects in the state for ensuring cent per cent road connectivity in the State. Mr. Wani said that hundreds of new bridges and vital road links have been constructed and existing ones have been taken into hand for up-gra-dation to provide easy accessibility to

the people. The road communication is also being strengthened in hilly and remote areas under PMGSY for ensur-ing prosperity and development of the people living in these areas of the state, he maintained. Responding to the de-mands of the locals at Muradpur, for disbursement of land compensation against the land acquired for construc-tion of approach road to connect Mu-radpur bridge, the Minister directed the concerned for early disbursement of compensation to the owners of the land.

Jammu, November 30: Reiterating Government’s determi-nation to provide better basic amenities to the people in every nook and corner of the State, Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Mr. Raman Bhalla today said that Government has taken several innovative measures to raise the living standard of the people including those residing in peripheral areas of the urban centers.The Minister was interacting with the people at public grievance redressal camps held at Jeevan Nagar, Udham Nagar and Nanak Nagar, here today.

During the camps, the Minister assessed development re-lated issues of the people and assured these would be mitigate on priority basis.

Officers of PHE, PDD, JMC, R&B and UEED were present on the occasion.

Mr. Bhalla said instructions have been issued to the allied de-partment to launch door-to-door visit for solving developed re-lated issues of the people on priority basis. He said Government was committed to provide every infrastructural facilities to the people at their door step.

Mr. Bhalla asked the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) to complete all the works like up-gradation of lanes and drains with grating, modernisation of nallah within stipulated time frame. The Minister said people’s participation is imperative in the development of the state as they are the main stakeholders in this process. He called upon the people to extend their coop-eration and keep a watch on the implementation of schemes for better results on the ground. Mr. Bhalla also directed the PHE functionaries to lay water supply pipes in the water deficit areas of the Nanak Nagar and Udham Nagar.

Meeting people’s aspirations Govt’s prime

duty: Bhalla

Efforts on to preserve Eidgah for posterity: Gul

Prasad congratulates police wards for qualifying

competitive exams

Wani inaugurates motorable bridge at Muradpur Rajouri

Amelioration of artisans focused government strategy: Omar

Srinagar, November 30:

The Speaker, J&K Legislative Assembly, Mr. Mubarak Gul today said that Eidgah is being developed on modern lines and more land is being acquired for its expansion so that the historic importance of Eidgah is be-ing preserved for the future generation.

Mr. Gul was addressing a public gather-ing after laying foundation stone of ‘’Rehm-an Dar Community Hall’’ near Eidgah Al-noor School Dana Mazar today. An amount of Rs. 99 lakh are being spent on the execu-tion of work of Community Hall by JKPCC.

He said the Community Hall will be equipped with all necessary facilities for the convenience of public.

Mr. Gul said that Handicraft good and other attractions will be showcased in the Community Hall for the visiting tourists.

The Speaker further said that 65 kanal land is being identified for construction of a new College in Eidgah area besides a Reha-bilitation Home will be constructed for old aged persons. He said construction of a hos-

pital is under consideration in Noor Bagh area for providing quality medicare facili-ties especially to children and women folk.

Referring to repairs and renovation work on Aali Masjid Eidgah, Mr. Gul said that the work is apace.

Speaking about the steps being taken

for improvement of drainage system in Ei-dgah area, Speaker said that Government is aware of the problems confronting people and all out efforts are being put in to facili-tate to people on all fronts of development.

Jammu, November 30:

Stressing upon the wards of police per-sonnel for getting modern education, the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. Ashok Prasad has said that access to quality educa-tion to make career bright was all the more necessary in the present era of competitive world. He said that the parents to have re-sponsibilities to guide their wards towards right path so that they could become respon-sible citizens of the society.

Congratulating the wards of serving po-lice personnel for qualifying the competi-tive examinations during the year 2012-13, Mr. Prasad today sanctioned special cash rewards out of Central Police Welfare Fund with Commendation Certificates in favour of these wards. The students who have quali-fied the competitive examination in (Medical and Engineering Schemes) are Mr. Rizwan Ahmed, who qualified for BDS, S/O Moham-mad Azeem Quershi, Dy. SP (Poonch), Ms. Sumyra Jan for BE (E&C), D/O Fayaz Ahmed,

Head Constable of Telecommunication, Mr. Jevitesh Thakur for BE (Mechanical, S/O Dewari Chand, Head Constable of Armed Police), Mr. Nikhil Nariana for BE (Electrical), S/O Naroltam Singh, Assistant Sub-Inspector and Mr. Zahid Iqbal Lone for MBBS, S/O Gh-ulam Mohi-u-Din, Head Constable.

Giving details, Mr. Prasad said that in the present times our youth have to face tough competition to find a place in any profession-al discipline. He informed that the Jammu and Kashmir Police Organization has been conducting free coaching and counselling classes for these wards to prepare them for participation in competitive examinations. He advised the students to take advantage of these schemes to make their career bright and prosperous. Further, the DGP said that during current year till date, more than Rs. 45 lacs have been disbursed among 1786 police wards as scholarships out of Central Police Welfare Fund. He said it is prime duty of Or-ganization to take care of wards of personnel and lead them towards a prosperous future.