Kumar ridicules reports

Srinagar, Aug 1 : Ridiculing the news reports that any per-mission for any ‘Yatra’ was given by the state govern-ment, government on Friday stated that no permission for any Yatra at Kounsar nag was issued.Talking to KNS, Home Sec-retary Jammu and Kashmir Government Suresh Kumar stated that it is a mere ru-mour that any Yatra would take place at Kounsar nag and the state government has issued permission for the same. “In actual, it is no Traditional Yatra but only a Puja that used to take place near Kounsar nag years ago.”Mr Kumar remarked that from the last few years, some people of the particu-lar community offer prayers at the place and that no Ya-tra as such has ever been scheduled or taken place in the area.When asked about the re-ports that a fully fledged Ya-tra shall be arranged and the Kounsar Nag would be made as a Yatra venue likewise Shri Armarnath pilgrimage, Mr Kumar remarked that

the state government has no such proposal and that only a usual prayers are being held by some people every year near the stream. ”Sep-aratists by issuing strike calls against the so called Yatra that itself is not true, may have their own agen-da but as far as the gov-ernment is concerned, no proposal for Yatra is there.” (KNS)

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Under Centrally sponsored NRHM, several big and small hospitals have been set up and many more are in the pipe-line. The buildings for these hospitals have been completed at ma-jority of the places and on paper the hospitals, whether at district level, sub-district level, health centre or primary centre, are working. It is un-fortunate that most of these hospitals have infrastructure, but no doctors at all. For example fifty-bedded hos-pitals and primary health centres are even without a single doctor not the question of a specialist, gynecolo-gist or a surgeon. Though the central govt. has kept

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BSF officer killed, trooper injured in

RS Pura Jammu, August 1: A Border Se-curity Force officer was killed in Jammu district Friday when his service rifle went off accidentally and injuring another trooper, po-lice said.A police official told GNS that BSF Inspector Saitram and Constable Ramji Thakur got injured when the officer’s pistol went off acci-dentally inside the camp of 94 bn headquarter in RS Pura.Both the injured were shifted to hospital where the Inspector suc-cumbed to injuries. (GNS)

Infiltration bid at Keran sector foiledObama looking forward

to set ‘new agenda’ with Modi: Kerry

New Delhi, August 01: President Barack Obama is looking forward to a Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September to set an “ambitious new agenda” to chart a new course in the bilater-al ties, top US functionaries John Kerry and Penny Pritzker said. Kerry, US Secretary of State, and Pritzker, Secretary of Commerce, conveyed this during a meeting in New Delhi with Modi who said the two countries should prepare for concrete outcomes during the Summit to take the relationship to “an entirely new level on the basis of vision, strategy and ac-tion plan.”Modi is expected to travel to Washington in September- end for his first Summit meeting with Obama. During the hour-long meeting, the two visiting Secretaries briefed the Prime Minister on the India-US Strategic Dialogue that took place here yesterday. Conveying that Obama attaches

great priority to relations with India, both for bilateral coopera-tion and global partnership, they said he looks forward to a “pro-ductive and fruitful” Summit in September to “set an ambitious

new agenda to chart a new course in the relationship”, a PMO state-ment said. Modi said there was broad con-vergence of views and interests between the two countries. He

conveyed his appreciation for Obama’s “thoughtful and detailed letter” and asked both sides to prepare for “concrete outcomes during the Summit to take the re-lationship to an entirely new lev-

el, on the basis of vision, strategy and action plan”, the statement said. Modi outlined his vision for India and for the partnership

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US keen to cement ties with India

Srinagar, August 1: Two more militants have been killed Friday morning in an encounter at Ker-an sector of north Kashmir’s Kup-wara district, taking death toll of militants to 4 since yesterday. Two militants were killed last evening after the militant group tried to ex-filtrate to the Pakistan Administered Kashmir side was intercepted at the Sondi Gali near Line of Control.Official sources told GNS that the joint team of army’s 15 RR and 7 Gadhwal today morning launched massive searches to track down the militants who were part of the group.As the joint team of forces inten-sified the searches in the whole forest area, the remaining mili-tants tried to break the cordon, however, they were engaged by the forces resulting in a fierce gunfight, sources said.They said that during the gun-

fight two militants have been killed and the search

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4 infiltrators killed, operation onSrinagar, 01 Aug 14. Taking the

Army-Awaam relationship to yet another level, Chinar Corps has now taken upon itself to clear the Toshamaidan Field Firing Rang-es, of any unexploded or other dangerous objects. Simultane-ously, Medical and Veterinary Camps will be conducted for the people of the Area. Sports activ-ities and tree plantation is also planned to be carried out in col-laboration with the people and associated organisations. The initiative is being launched on 01 August and will continue till the entire area is cleared. Toshamaidan Ranges were be-ing used by the Security Forces for field firing practices since 1964. The lease expired on 18 April 2014, resulting in discon-tinuation of the firing practices by all Security Forces, including Army, Air Force, BSF and CAPF. This area was also used exten-sively by militants infiltrating from South of Pir Panjal. It may be recalled that a militant was killed within the range area in 1997. A total of 10 militants were apprehended and 69 killed from the areas around Toshamaidan Range from 1995 to 2007. War like stores and explosives

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Army to clear Tosha Maidan

Firing Range area

Baramulla, August 1: Under ‘pressure’ from the aide of State Agriculture Minister, Tehsildar Tangmarg did not take any action against the land grabbers while Deputy Commission-er Baramulla has sought explanation from him for not executing his orders to initiate action against the alleged land grabbers who reportedly are the party workers of the incumbent Min-ister Ghulam Hasan Mir. Authoritative sources told CNS that the influential workers of Democratic Party Nationalist (DPN) have occu-pied government land measuring 10 kanals and have erected shops and some residential houses on it which is located at Mulagam Kunzar Tangmar-ag area of District Baramulla. “The land grabbers are all the influ-ential party workers of Agriculture Minister. They enjoy the patronage of the aide of the Minister namely Muhammad Akbar. When Tangmar-ag Panchayat tried to initiate action these land grabbers, they contrary threatened us of dire consequences. I myself received a threatening let-ter that was written on militant out-fit Hizbul Mujhadeen letter pad and when I apprised the authorities about it, they maintained silence after Mu-hammad Akbar’s intervention,” Sar-panch Mulagam Tangmarag Ghulam Rasool Shah told CNS adding no ac-tion has been initiated against these

land grabbers because of the blessings of the aide of the Agriculture Minis-ter. Reports said that Sarpanch Mulag-am sought the intervention of Naib Tehsildar and Tehsildar Tangmarag however, according to the Sarpanch the officials felt the pressure from aide of the Minister and did not stop land grabbers from encroaching the government land. A Revenue official wishing anonymity told CNS that the said land as per official records is gov-ernment land and it in no way is the personal property of any individual. Reports said that when local Pan-chayat members approached Deputy Commissioner Barmulla he directed Assistant Commissioner of the dis-trict to look into the matter while the said officer instructed Tehsildar Tangmarag to probe the matter and get the ‘illegal’ constructions demol-ished without any delay. “Tehsildar Tangmarag categorically told us in a closed room that he can’t do anything as the aide of the Minister is the big-gest hindrance,” Sarpanch Ghulam Rasool said. “We approached Divisional Com-missioner Kashmir who ordered for speedy probe and immediate demoli-tion and de-occupation of the govern-ment land,” Sarpanch told CNS add-ing that nothing has been

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Land grabbing in Baramulla

‘Ministers aide reportedly involved New Delhi, August 1: Division Bench

of the Supreme Court of India com-prising Chief Justice R.M. Lodha, Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Rohinton F. Nariman directed the Attorney-General, Mukul Rohtagi to seek instruction from the government for the creation of fast-track criminal courts to speed up the justice delivery system. Regretting the slow pace of trials, the bench said that it was high time that government should work out a policy on an urgent basis so that cases do not linger in courts for de-cades. Prof. Bhim Singh, Sr. Advocate ap-pearing in-person argued that lengthy trials of the foreign prisoners, mostly Pakistani prisoners languishing in Indian jails for the past 10 to 15 years have negated the concept of Indian democracy and weakened the rule of law and the authority of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. He said that some of the foreign prisoners have been facing trial for a decade or so and in some cases investigations are still going on according to the reply of the respective state governments, the Supreme Court expressed serious con-cern in the matter of trials. The Chief Justice Mr. R.M. Lodha said that the peace of criminal justice delivery sys-tem was not at all satisfactory and there is a need for expediting trials in the criminal courts for speedy justice. Prof.Bhim Singh also informed the Supreme Court that the Lawyers Congress Lahore had invited

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15 more Pak prisoners released

Srinagar, August 1: Militants on Thursday night barged inside the police post guarding the house of a judge and de-camped with a service rifle of a guard here in Srinagar city.A police official told GNS that some unknown mil-itants overpowered a se-curity guard constable Mohammad Iqbal and snatched the AK-47 rifle along with 02 magazines and 60 rounds from his possession while he was performing duty near the residence of a dis-trict and sessions judge, Sujat Ali Khan at Qa-marabad in Qamarwari area of city. “Khan who is presently posted as Sessions Judge in Sho-pian district was inside his home at the time of incident.”

"The incident occurred at around 2:00 am last night," the officer said, adding that the other security guards opened fire following the inci-dent.However, the militants managed to flee from the spot, the officer said, adding that a case has been registered and fur-ther investigations tak-en up in this regard.Meanwhile, authorities on Friday beefed up the security across Sri-nagar city following yes-terday’s militant attack near SMHS hospital that left a private secu-rity guard injured and the mid-night attack af-ter militants decamped with a service rifle of a policeman guarding the house of session’s judge at Qamarwari. (GNS)

Move a ploy to disrupt law and order’: Ansari

New Delhi, August 1: Re-acting to the Kounsarnag Yatra controversy, former interlocutor M.M.Ansari Friday termed the pilgrim-age as a move from some vested interests to disrupt the peace and order in Kashmir valley. He ap-pealed state government to allow the yatra only from traditional Reasi route. “All those elements who are hell-bent to conduct the proposed Kounsarnag yatra from South Kashmir route are the enemies of peace. At a time when

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Forest Ministry in hibernation Srinagar, August 1: While the government continues to make mounting claims of having taken the steps to preserve the environ-ment in Kashmir, it seems the world famous Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary located in south Kash-mir district of Shopian, has liter-ally ‘gone to dogs’, with no signs of improved infrastructure on the ground. A section of press had recently re-ported that the “HIRPORA WILD-LIFE SANCTUARY IN SHAM-BLES – CRIES FOR HELP” and is craving for attention.A spot visit by the experts of the Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) to Hirpora Wildlife Sanctu-ary to ascertain the factual posi-tion of the Sanctuary and monitor the Supreme Court directions and violations thereof has pin-pointed the gross wrong doings in the af-fairs of the state government.The Mismanagement of the Hir-pora Wildlife Sanctuary can be ascertained by the fact that the Wildlife Sanctuary is been man-aged by non-technical officers and Staff, who have no practical experience to manage the Wildlife Sanctuary. This shows the non-se-riousness of the present govern-

ment with respect to the Conser-vation & Protection of Wildlife areas in the State.The government has miserably failed to protect the special status of this wildlife sanctuary under the Jammu & Kashmir Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1978 amended upto 2002 which has a special fo-cus on Markhor Recovery Pro-gram.The Department of Wildlife Pro-tection in the past had engaged some Non Governmental Organi-zations, to conduct research, to improve infrastructure, to pro-vide inputs to the government regarding this sanctuary, but all of the NGO’s involved have failed from the first day since their work has reduced to making money and doing no ground work.Governments plan to construct Mughal road which cuts the Wild-life Sanctuary into two parts has also had an impact on the Wild flora and fauna in general more particularly MARKHOR as in-tense grazing is being facilitated in gross violation of the Supreme Court orders, and also the traffic rush passing through the sanctu-ary area without proper regula-tion is a matter of

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Hirpora wildlife sanctuary in shambles

Says India’s response to

be-heading inci-dents would be

stronger & intenceNew Delhi, August 01: On his first day in office, Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag warned Pakistan that India's re-sponse to any behead-ing-like incident in future would be "more than ade-quate, intense and imme-diate". "I can tell you that our response to any such act will be more than ad-equate in future. It will be intense and immedi-ate," he told reporters af-ter his welcome Guard of Honour as Chief of Army Staff. The new Army Chief was asked how did India give a 'befitting re-ply' to Pakistan after the beheading of Indian sol-dier Lance Naik Hemraj along the Line of Control in Poonch sector on Jan-uary 8, last year by Paki-

stani troops. Previous Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh had yester-day stated that India had given a befitting reply to Pakistan after the behead-ing incident. "It has been done. Please understand that when we use force, that use is from tactical to operational to strategic levels. "When I mention that during that incident, it was aimed at operations at the tactical level, which have been un-dertaken. I think this has been done by the local com-mander, the Chiefs have nothing to do with it," Gen Singh had said. Pakistani Special Forces under the Border Area Teams (BAT) had carried out the operation of be-heading Hemraj and mu-tilating the body of Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh. Later in August, they had also killed five Indian troops in the same sector in a joint attack by Paki-stani Special Forces and LeT militants.

Army chief warns Pakistan

Militants decamp with service rifle of a policeman

‘Security beefed up in Srinagar city’

No Yatra at Kounsar Nag

Srinagar, Aug 1: Shockingly but reality, the fifty-bedded hospital at Hakura Badasgam, only nine kilo-metres away from Anantnag town, is without a doctor. The hospital has no physician, no sur-geon, no gynaecologist and all the work of treatment is shouldered by a couple of para-medicos. Though the two cabinet minis-ters live in the vicinity but both of them had not done anything so far even after being approached by locals number of times. The director of health and chief med-ical officer have also been made aware about the situation but so far nothing has been done to post at least one or two doctors for this health centre. A local Mustafa Malik told Zabarwan Times that perhaps the govt. does not treat the people of this village as hu-man-beings. They are mal- treated and discriminated. Another local Abdul Rashid Mir said that the politicians visit this village for votes and after that forget it total-ly. He said that no govt.

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operation in the area is still going on.During the searches army recovered all the four mili-tant bodies, sources said.A senior army official confirmed to GNS that 4 mili-tants have been killed in an encounter near LoC in Keran sector.The official said that large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from the encounter site which include AK 47 (08), AK 47 (16), GPS (03), Campas (03), Baincular (01), Quilt (Rajai) (05), Ma-tric Sheet (04), Map sheet (04-E 38 to 92 & N 42 to 92) and some Pak made eatable items.Meanwhile, army’s 16 Grenadier launched a massive search operation at Kachhama forest area in Chokibal sector of Kupwara district following the suspicious movement of 2-3 militants. (GNS)

between the world`s two largest democracies in addressing global challenges, promoting peace and stability in the world and supporting India`s own economic transformation. The Prime Minister highlighted the opportuni-ties for partnership in trade, investment, clean energy, innovation, education, skill development, agro-processing, youth empowerment, among oth-ers. Modi emphasised the need for developed countries to understand the challenges of poverty in devel-oping countries and their governments’ responsi-bilities in addressing them, when discussions take place in international forums. The Prime Minister also talked about the regional situation, including India’s engagement in Asia Pacific region and commitment to bring South Asia together in a united effort to promote region-al economic development. India’s commitment to continue its support to Af-ghanistan and the need to confront terrorism on the principles of “zero tolerance” and eschewing a selective approach to terrorism was also high-lighted by Modi during the meeting with Kerry and Pritzker. The Prime Minister thanked Kerry and Pritzker for visiting India for the Strategic Di-alogue although it was the turn of the US to host it.External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Princi-pal Secretary Nripendra Misra, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh and other officials were present at the meet-ing, the PMO statement said.

Kashmir is limping back towards normalcy, the starting of this yatra will have serious repercussions and may prove major bottleneck in the efforts of cre-ating and maintaining communal harmony and ami-ty between different sections of people,” Ansari told CNS adding that State Government should not allow this yatra and before taking any decision it must take all the stake holder on board. Former Chief Information Commissioner said ya-tra is an excuse to communalize the politics of the state. “The Kounsarnag is a fresh water spring lo-cated in the climatically fragile environs of Kashmir Valley. At a time when lot is said and written about the environmental hazards, the influx of humans to Kounsarnag will prove disastrous,” he said and add-ed that it will be good for the economy of the State if the area will be developed as a tourist spot. He said that the issue will snowball into a major controversy if the state government will allow the yatra from South Kashmir as amid protests and clashes, separatist leaders have already forwarded a strike call in this regard. “State government must act promptly and should take a pro-people decision,” he said. (CNS)

done so far in this regard. Meanwhile, DC Baramulla has sought explanation from the Tehsildar Tangmarag and has asked him to clear his position which he reportedly has not submit-ted yet. “I am on leave and can’t comment on this matter right now,” Tehsildar Tangmarag said while, Muham-mad Akbar, the aide of the Minister told CNS that he can’t comment on the issue. “It will be better if you consult Tehsildar or Naib Tehsildar,” he said. Naib Tehsildar Tangmarag Farooq Ahmed said that nobody will be allowed to occupy the government land. (CNS)

him to address the Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan where he spoke on the power of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees the right to life and liberty to any person. He also submitted that Pak lawyers have agreed to form a Joint Defence Com-mittee of Indo-Pak lawyers where Pakistani lawyers shall provide free legal aid to the Indian prisoners in Pakistan. He informed the court that the State Legal Aid Committee has been fighting the cases of the Pak prisoners in this Hon’ble Court for nearly 15 years. The Attorney General of India, Mukul Rohtagi in-formed the court that 15 Pak-prisoners were released in 2014 who have been figuring in writ petition of Prof. Bhim Singh. He disclosed their names as; Zisan Alam, Tagaji aka Manavar aka Tago Meghaval, Baber Naseem Wardak, Mohamad Shafaqat Shah aka Abu Mabir, Mohammad Sagheer, Atiqur Rahaman aka Monir Umar, Imran Ahmed, Muhammad. Arshad, Kafludeen, Mohammad Yousuf Khawaja, Muhammad Saleem Dilawar Sain aka Dilawar Hussain, Aftab, Mu-hammad Adnan Malik aka Abu Dakda, Syed Moinul-lah Shah. Prof. Bhim Singh also argued for the repatriation of one Abdul Sharief, Iranian national who completed his sentence in 1997 yet he is languishing in Amrit-sar jail, India. Prof. Bhim Singh said that the Govt. of India has failed to identify his nationality and take appropriate steps under the universal human rights in the Charter of the United Nations where India is also a signatory. Prof. Bhim Singh also mentioned the plight of 25 mentally challenged prisoners who have been rotting in Amritsar jail for the past over 10 years without any case registered against them. The Chief Justice observed that the Attorney General may look into the details and work out a system with the peti-tioner (Bhim Singh) so that the government may take

appropriate steps for the release of the prisoners who have completed their respective sentences in Indian jails. The Supreme Court according to CNS observed that those who have completed their sentences need to be released without any delay as the court is interested that rule of law prevails and none shall be deprived of equity and justice. The Supreme Court wanted to know from the Attorney General as to why one Mu-hammad Mubashir aka Ali Badar in Jodhpur Central Jail completed his sentence on 28.02.2014 has not been repatriated when his identity has been confirmed. The Supreme Court directed the Attorney Gener-al to submit the government view on fast-track courts within four weeks.(CNS)

grave concern. The Mughal Road cuts through the Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary and is believed to inhib-it the movement of animals, especially the critically endangered Pir Panjal Markhor. The Sanctuary has also been disturbed due to deforestation, excessive livestock grazing and construction of permanent huts by the Gujjars, Bakerwals & local shepherds.Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shopian dis-trict of Kashmir, 70 kilometers south of Srinagar. It is spread over an area of 341 km and is is bounded to the north by Lake Gumsar, northeast by Hirpora village, east by Rupri, south by Saransar and to the west by the Pir Panjal pass.This particular wildlife sanctuary is abode to many species of animals including the Himalayan Brown bear, Himalayan Black bear, Musk Deer, Leopard, Tibetan wolf, Himalayan Palm Civet and around 50 individuals the critically endangered Pir Panjal Markhor. Besides, 130 species of birds including the Spotted Forktail, Western Tragopan, Rock Bunting, Rufous-breasted Accentor, Himalayan Woodpecker, Blue Rock Thrush, White-capped Redstart, Hima-layan Griffon, Common Stonechat and Grey wagtail are found in the sanctuary.The concerned department has not made certain en-try or exit points in the sanctuary by which the de-partment could have kept the track of the number of vehicles coming in the wildlife habitat. This issue has facilitated poaching, which has become rampant, in the area posing a serious threat to a host of wildlife animals, and fascinating birds present in the area.Our team members spotted a large number of timber smugglers in the area, felling and looting the green gold, the area is rich in.The money minting by the NGO’s engaged by the department can be gauged from the fact that several NGO’s that were tasked with conducting research in the area, outsourced their researches to the number of ‘casual labourers’ who are less educated. Any loop-hole in their research can have serious ramifications on the remaining population of Markhor in the area. The huge money earmarked for the Markhor Recov-ery Program is also under cloud and enquiry should be initiated to ascertain the facts.We at Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) are deeply hurt and disappointed and are concerned about the present scenario of Wildlife Conservation and Man-agement; we immediately demand a white paper on the mismanagement of Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary and the funds utilized by the institutions for their re-search work.We have observed that the lack of commitment shown by the government is a matter of concern and all like-minded people must join hands together to counter the nefarious designs of the corrupt and unaccount-able government system.We urge the Government to restore the Status of Hir-pora Wildlife Sanctuary under the relevant provi-sions of Jammu & Kashmir Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1978 amended upto 2002 read with Hon’ble Supreme Court directions. (GNS)

have been regularly recovered. Deeply saddened by the incident on 17 July 14 in the range area, resulting into death of Bilal Ahmed Par-ray and to prevent such incidents in future, Chinar Corps took upon itself to clear the area of Tosha-maidan Field Firing Range area using a combination of manual and technologically advanced techniques for the purpose.Whether it was the response to Snow Tsunami in Feb 2005 or the Earthquake of 2005, the Army has al-ways provided relief, rescue and succour to people in distress. Through winters every year, the Army has been carrying out evacuation of people from the ar-eas isolated due to heavy snowfall. The MARCOS too have been recovering people from water bodies. Army is sensitising the locals residing around the field firing ranges not to venture into the area for safety reasons during the process of clearance and not to handle any suspicious material themselves.

officer including Deputy Commissioner has ever both-ered to inspect this hospital where twenty patients were admitted on the second day of the Eid-ul-fitr with stomach pain. These patients were looked after by the two available para-medicos. The people demanded im-mediate posting of doctors or they threatened to boy-cott the coming assembly elections.

Residents of Rawalpora criticise Govt over slow

pace of workSrinagar, Aug 1 : The residents of Rawalpora’s Pine Avenue colony Friday stated that the authorities have turned blind eye towards the problems they face every day due to the snail’s pace drainage work going on.The locals told KNS that the concerned department dug the deep pits in lanes of the area but undermined to fill the same- causing much trouble to the pedestri-an movement of the locals.They maintained further they at several times asked the state authorities including the concerned depart-ment to look into the matter but according to them no effort was made on ground for ending the crises.It was informed further that the open pits pose serious threats to the locals of the area including the school going kids and the same has also damaged the houses.“We are really sacred at the situation that has erupted after the pits were dug in the past. We fail to understand why the government is reluctant in ending the crises now. The houses and the fencings are about to get damaged,” locals told KNS. (KNS)

Females excel, top listSRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: The Public Service Commission (PSC) today declared the result of the Combined Competitive (Prelimi-nary) Examination 2013. 20236 can-didates appeared in the Prelimi-nary Examination, 2477 candidates were declared to have qualified the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination 2013.The Main Ex-amination was conducted from 01.03.2014 to 03.04.2014 at Jammu and Srinagar, 341 candidates qual-

ified for interview which was con-ducted from 23.06.2014 to 21.07.2014 at Srinagar. 01 candidate did not appear for the interview. The PSC has notified the list of 99 candidates on the basis of the merit for being called for Medical Exam-ination. Saba Noor has topped in the examination. 30 female can-didates figure in the list of 99 can-didates. 13 candidates belonging to reserved categories have found place in the open merit category.It would be worthwhile to mention that the applications for Prelim-

inary Examination were invited in the month of June, 2013. The Preliminary Examination was conducted on 29thSeptember, 2013. The whole exercise has been com-pleted in less than a year. Commis-sion is also conducting Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Exam-ination 2014 in October – 2014 for which applications were invited in the month of June, 2014. This shall be the Sixth consecutive Combined Competitive Examination being conducted by the Commission. (GNS)

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Have already arrested accused: Police

Ganderbal, August 1 : Alleged police inac-tion against an accused prompted protestors to block Srinagar-Leh high-way near Preng Kangan in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Friday. The protestors were demanding imme-diate arrest of a person who according to them forced his wife to commit suicide. Rukhsana Banoo wife of Parvez Ahmed Tak resident of Baramda-ra Chattargul Kangan ended her life after con-suming some poisonous substance a week ago. The relatives of the de-ceased while holding the husband of Rukhsana responsible for her death alleged that he used to frequently harass and beat his wife. The rela-tive had registered a case

against Parvez Tak in po-lice station Kangan. Eyewitnesses told CNS that scores of people soon after Friday prayers blocked Srinagar-Leh highway and disrupted the traffic for hours caus-ing great convenience to the commuters. The protestors alleged that police have shown no interest in getting the accused arrest. It was only after the police officials informed the protestors that accused is already in the lock up, protestors dispersed peacefully. SDPO Kangan, Zu-lifqar Shaheen told CNS that police has already the accused and a case vide FIR number 65/2014 under section 309 of RPC has been registered against him. “Without knowing the reality, rel-atives staged protest as a result people faced lot of inconvenience,” he said. (CNS)

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Spl voter enrollment camps at Baramulla

on Aug 03, 09BARAMULLA, AUGUST 01: (GNS) According to Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, general public is hereby informed that special enrolment camps would be held on August 03 and 09, 2014 by all Booth Level Officers at respective polling booths for inclusion or deletion in voter lists.People have been advised to visit the camps on these dates and get themselves updated in the voter lists. All the voter lists and copies of Form 06 would be available on spot.The cut off dates for the enrolments have been fixed at October 01, 2014. (GNS)

Rape incident in PattanOne arrested, another absconding

Pattan, August 1S: Police Friday arrested a youth for al-legedly raping a girl in North Kashmir’s Pattan town of District Bandipora while the hunt has been launched to nab the other accused who reportedly helped the main accused to kidnap the girl. Police sources told CNS that after public outcry police Friday arrested Showkat Reshi son of Akbar Reshi resident of Nilla Palapora Pattan who with the help of his friend Bilal Reshi allegedly raped a girl of the same locality in an orchard. Police sources added that a girl (name withheld) was coaxed by and was taken to a nearby orchard where Showkat Reshi allegedly raped her. The girl after narrating the incident to her family, approached police station Pattan along with her father where police registered a formal FIR vide number 180/2014 under section 376,509,109 of RPC.

Sri Lanka Defence Ministry apologises to Modi, Jayalalithaa after row over article

New Delhi: Facing immense out-rage over an alleged derogatory article posted on Sri Lankan ar-my's website, the island nation's Defence Ministry on Friday ten-dered unqualified apology to Indi-an Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. A statement posted on the Lankan Defence Ministry website, said, "We extend an unqualified apology to the Hon Prime Minister of India and Hon Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu." It said the article titled 'How mean-ingful are Jayalalitha's love let-ters to Narendra Modi?' had been published without appropriate authorisation and it has been re-moved from the website. "The article which had been pub-lished without appropriate au-thorisation and not reflecting any official position of the Government of Sri Lanka or Ministry of De-fence and Urban Development has since been removed," the statement added. The article had appeared on the Lankan Defence Ministry's website along with a graphical portrayal of Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Jayalalithaa. Earlier in the day, Jayalalithaa had urged PM Modi to seek uncondition-al apology from Lankan government over the derogatory article that crit-icised Tamil Nadu government for raising the issue of attacks on Indi-an fishermen.

Hours after the article was pub-lished, it created a furore in India, with BJP allies PMK and MDMK seeking severing of diplomatic rela-tions with the island nation. The article evoked strong protests in Parliament with CPI condemning it and asking the Centre to seek an apology from Colombo. CPI National Secretary D Raja, who gave a notice of suspension of Ques-tion Hour in Rajya Sabha over the issue, said the article carrying "nas-ty comments" on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the fishermen issue, was later taken off the site following protests. "The Government of India should condemn it, register a strong protest with the Government of Sri Lanka and demand an apology from them,"

he said, adding that the issue "will not die" even though the article has been removed from the site. "How can they target an elected Chief Minister of a state who has been taking up the issue with our Union Government," Raja said. Attacking the Sri Lankan govern-ment, he said it does not have any respect for international opinion even after the UNHRC and other global fora have condemned attacks on Tamil people and Indian fisher-men. "Sri Lanka does not want any credible probe into the war crimes and gross human rights violations which took place during the war on the Tamil people," the CPI lead-er said, adding that "such a gov-ernment is now abusing an elected Chief Minister, which will not be tolerated".

Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR | SATURDAY 02. 08 .2014

A Gaza ceasefire crumbled only hours after it began on Friday, with at least 40 Palestinians killed by Israeli shelling and Israel ac-cusing militants of violating the US and UN brokered truce by fir-ing rockets and mortars.

The 72-hour break announced in a joint statement by US secre-tary of state John Kerry and UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon was the most ambitious attempt so far to end more than three weeks of fighting, and followed mounting international alarm over a rising Palestinian civilian death toll.

The ceasefire was to be fol-lowed by Israeli-Palestinian nego-tiations in Cairo on a longer-term solution.

An Israeli soldier was appar-ently captured by Palestinian mil-itants during a clash in the south-ern Gaza Strip, an Israeli military spokesman said.

“(Israeli) forces operating to decommission an (infiltration) tunnel were attacked. Initial indi-cations are that a soldier has been abducted by terrorists during the operation,” the spokesman, Lieu-tenant-Colonel Peter Lerner said in a conference call with journal-ists.Israel launched its offensive in Hamas Islamist-dominated Gaza on July 8, unleashing air and na-val bombardments in response to a surge of cross-border rocket at-tacks. Tanks and infantry pushed into the territory of 1.8 million on July 17.

A general view of destruction in the Shejaia neighbourhood, which witnesses said was heav-ily hit by Israeli shelling and air strikes during an Israeli offensive, in the east of Gaza City.

Gaza officials say at least 1,499 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed and 7,000 wound-

ed. Sixty-one Israeli soldiers have been killed and more than 400 wounded. Three civilians have been killed by Palestinian rockets in Israel.

Some two hours after the truce went into effect, a Reuters photog-rapher and the Gaza interior min-istry said Israeli tanks opened fire in the southern Rafah area, and Hamas media reported four people were killed. The Israeli military had no immediate comment.

An official in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip had “fla-grantly violated the ceasefire”. But the official did not elaborate.

A local official in an Israeli southern border community said on Israel’s Channel 10 television that sirens warning of rocket at-tacks had sounded. No casualties or damage were reported.

Directs for completing them

till September SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01:

Minister for Rural Develop-ment and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has asked the officers to speed up the work on Panchayat Ghars so that they are completed within the short-est possible time thus augment-ing the infrastructural assets of Panchayati Raj System.

The Minister was addressing officers during a review meeting convened to discuss the status of completion of Panachayat Ghars undertaken by the Rural Devel-opment Department.

Secretary Rural Develop-ment, Mr. Shafaat Noor Barlas, Director Rural Development Kashmir, Mir Altaf Ahmed, Spe-cial Secretary Rural Develop-ment, Mr. Nisar Ahmed, Joint

Director Planning, Mr. Azmat, ACDs, Xens and other officers of the Rural Development Depart-ment were also present in the meeting.

Mr. Sagar directed the of-ficers to complete the left over panchayat ghars by September end so that they can be inaugu-rated and the respective pan-chayats can carry on their rou-tine work.

He said that the funds have been placed at the disposal of the department and different wings should work in close coordina-tion and in synergy to remove bottlenecks if any, and ensure early completion of these infra-structural assets.

Mr. Sagar asked the officers to ensure that these Panchayat Ghars are completed as early as possible so that the necessary infrastructural augmentation of the panchayat raj system is done and day to day working of panchayats takes place without any hitch. He said that these would also serve as focal point

in the panchayats wherein the Panchayati Raj representatives can carry out their working and also interact with the people of respective panchayats.

While referring to the govern-ment’s initiative of empowering the PRIs in the State, the Min-ister said that the Government has ensured adequate empower-ment of panchayats by empow-ering them with the powers of 14 vital departments. He said that the Panchayati Raj representa-tives are also being involved in the implementation and formu-lation of various welfare pro-grammes initiated by the Gov-ernment.

The meeting was told that out of the 664 Panchayats Ghars tak-en for completion 218 have been completed in all respects and the work is apace on the remaining ones. It was also given out that an amount of Rs. 79.60 crore has been released for the completion of 1129 new panchayat ghars be-ing constructed in the Kashmir division.

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 1: Mr. Ghulam Nabi Khayal, well known poet and writer of Jammu and Kashmir, called on Mr. N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at the Raj Bhavan.Mr. Khayal presented to the Governor a copy of “Kashmir ki Waadi” which is a translation in Urdu of the two volume “The Kashmir Gazetteer” written by the famous Walter R. Lawrence of the I.C.S., who had been invited by the Maharaja to serve as the Settlement Com-missioner of the State. This invaluable Gazetteer of J&K was also published as “The Valley of Kashmir” and com-prises the most reliable source of information on geog-raphy, political and physical history, geology, flora and fauna, and almost every aspect of the rich socio-cultural traditions of J&K.The 600 page translation of Lawer-ence’s classical work, sponsored by the National Coun-cil for Promotion of Urdu Language, has involved over eight years of devoted research work by Mr. Khayal.

Omar sanctions Rs 1 lakh relief for late Abid Dar

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdul-lah has sanctioned relief of Rs 1 Lakh in favour of Late. Abid Ahmad Dar, a Shikarawala who lost his life in an accident near boulevard road when a vehicle fell over his shikara in Dal Lake.The Senior National Conference Leader Mohammad Sayeed Akhoon met the Chief Min-ister in this regard today and discussed the issue.

Ceasefire crumbles as 40 killed in Gaza, Israeli military says soldier captured

Sagar for early completion of Panchayat Ghars G.N. Khayal meets Governor

GANDERBAL, AU-GUST 01: In connection with the celebration of Independence Day- 2014 in Ganderbal district, District Officers meeting was held here today with the District Development Commissioner, Gander-bal, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez in the chair. In the meet-ing the arrangements for forth coming Indepen-dence Day were thread-bare discussed.

The meeting decided to organize the main func-tion in Mader-e-Meharban Stadium, where the chief guest will unfurl the tri-color and take salute of the march past contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, Forest Protection Force, CRPF as well as contingents of

various Educational Insti-tutions. The meeting dis-closed that Departments of Education, Information and Youth Services and Sports will jointly arrange the cultural programmes of different nature on the occasion.

The District Develop-ment Commissioner con-stituted a team of officers headed by Additional Dis-trict Development Com-missioner Ganderbal for overall supervision of the arrangements. After a thorough discussion, the meeting took necessary decisions with regard to the arrangements for se-curity, power supply at the venue of the function, PAS system, drinking water, medicare, refreshment to

school children, barricad-ing of the venue, seating arrangements besides sanitation and cleanliness of the town and venue.

The PDD authori-ties were asked to illumi-nate important Govern-ment buildings on the said occasion. The Fire and Emergency Services department was asked to ensure availability of fire tenders to meet any eventuality, besides the Health authorities were instructed for provid-ing ambulance and other medicare facilities on the said occasion.Mr. Hafeez stressed upon all the offi-cers to put in place all the arrangements well in time for the smooth celebration of Independence Day.

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: As per past practice, the traditional Chhari-Pujan was performed at Dashnami Akhara on Friday with religious fer-vour and gaiety under the supervision of Shri Mahant Dependra GiriJi.

The Chhari-Pujan is an age old tra-dition which is performed every year at Dashnami Akhara temple on the day of Nag Panchhami. Large num-bers of Sadhus, devotees, besides Shri Amarnathji pilgrims participated in the special prayers and had darshan of holy Mace of Lord Shiva. The devotees also observed Bhajan-Keertan on the oc-casion.The journey of Chhari-Mubarak will commence on Wednesday August 6th, 2014 to the Holy Shrine of Swami Amarnathji at 08:00 hours from Dash-nami Akhara, Srinagar under the super-vision of Mahant Dependra Giriji along with hundreds of Sadhus who would halt for the night at Pahalgam.

En-route to Pahalgam, Chhari Pujan

would also be performed at Durga Nag, Sureshwar Temple (Behind Hotel Shan-grilla) Srinagar, Shiv Temple Pampore, Shiv Temple Bijbehara, Martand-Tirth Mattan and Ganesh Temple across river Lidder, Ganeshbal.Subsequently, the Chhari-Mubarak would make night halts at Chandanwari on August 7th, at Sheshnag on August 8th and on Au-gust 9th at Panchtarani.On August 10th, 2014, the day of Raksha-Bandhan (Shara-van-Purnimashi), the (Holy Mace) Chhari-Mubarak would proceed from Panchtarani for the Holy Cave for Pujan at 05:00 hours where traditional rituals shall be performed and prayers shall be offered the whole day at the Holy Cave and before dusk, the Chhari-Mubark would leave for night halt at Panchta-rani.Afterwards the Chhari-Mubarak would leave at 0700 hours for night halt at Pahalgam where ‘Pujan’& Visarjan’ ceremonies shall be performed at 09:15 hours on the bank of river Lidder.

DDC reviews I-Day arrangements at Ganderbal

Chhari Pujan performed with religious gaiety, fervour

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 01: The Orientation Training Programme for the intending Hajj pilgrims of Budgam district will be conducted on August 07, 2014 for Budgam & Khansahib at Jamia Masjid Sharief Budgam and on August 08, 2014 for Tehsil Chadoora & Chrar-i-Sharief at Jamia Masjid Sharief Aman Chadoora near Sheikh-ul-Alam High School Chadoora and on August 09, 2014 for Tehsil Beerwah and Khag at Jamia Masjid Sharief Beerwah.

The Orientation Training Programme will com-mence at 10.30 a.m where the intending Hajj pilgrims will be imparted necessary training.

In this connection all the intending Hajj pilgrims of Budgam district are informed to report at the venue as per the schedule.Meanwhile, according to Deputy Com-missioner, Shopian, all the selected Hajj Pilgrims of 2014 of Shopian district is informed to attend the Orienta-tion Training Programme. The Hajj pilgrims of Kapren, Herman and Zainapora shall be imparted the necessary training at Jamia Masjid Sharief, Shopian on August 09, 2014 while the Hajj pilgrims of Shopian & Keegam shall be imparted the necessary training at Jamia Mas-jid Sharief Shopian on August 10, 2014 at 10.30 a.m. re-spectively.All the selected intending Hajj pilgrims are informed to ensure their presence at the mentioned ven-ues on scheduled date and time.

Orientation training for intending selected Hajj pilgrims of Budgam,

Shopian districts announced

ANANTNAG, JULY 8 - Making availability of safe drinking water, electricity and better road con-nectivity is the priority of present Government and every possible step is being taken in this regard. This was stated by Minister for Tourism Mr. G.A. Mir at a review meeting at Town Hall Dooru today.

The meeting was attended by Chief Engineers, and other con-cerned officers.

The meeting reviewed the drinking water facilities especially in and around Dooru town. Vari-ous demands were put forth by dif-ferent public deputations, some of which were addressed during the meeting.

The minister directed for laying of a separate water pipe-line from present S.R. at Shergadi as a short term measure so that the wa-ter scarcity for “Senpora” Dooru is resolved.

It was also given out in the meeting that a multipurpose drinking water supply project has been sanctioned for Arabal and Wathrau which will suffice the need of two localities.

Mr. Mir also said that un-der centrally sponsored scheme

UISSMT, 25 crore project has been submitted to the Central Government for its approval with regard to Dooru town. On approval it will help suffice the needs of the Dooru Town to a larger extent, he added.

The Minister also visited the under construction Tunnel at Ujroo where the existing water pipe line has been affected. Chief Engineer PHE gave on the spot instructions for its temporary rec-tification meanwhile long term strategy is worked out.

Minister also visited various localities including Ujroo, Hiller and Check and assured the concerned that their genuine de-mands will be looked into on prior-ity.

Minister said that the Gov-ernment has taken various steps for resolving the public problems which has paved way for better Healthcare and Education facili-ties across the state. Various edu-cational and health institutions have been upgraded and many have been opened afresh result-ing in better facilities for common people.

Availability of Potable water, Electricity & better road connectivity priority of present Government: Mir

Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the tough-est of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.

Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about re-lationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.

Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.

Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting to-gether with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you. Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.

Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.

Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces. Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feel-ing less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and ex-tended family can pick up on your spirit without you even real-izing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.

Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.

Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.

Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.

Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill. Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Be-fore you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing some-thing unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.

If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, re-sist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.

An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels compli-cated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.

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Infrastructure is ok, but where are

doctors?

“I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even put a stopper on death.”

Quote of the day

J.K. Rowling,

Under Centrally spon-sored NRHM, sever-al big and small hos-pitals have been set up and many more

are in the pipe-line. The build-ings for these hospitals have been completed at majority of the places and on paper the hospitals, whether at district level, sub-district level, health centre or primary centre, are working. It is unfortunate that most of these hospitals have in-frastructure, but no doctors at all. For example fifty-bedded hospitals and primary health centres are even without a sin-gle doctor not the question of a specialist, gynecologist or a surgeon. Though the central govt. has kept a provision for the appointments of doctors and para medical staff for these hospitals. Shockingly, the state govt. has totally failed in en-gaging sufficient staff because of its inaction due to bureau-cratic delays and red –tape ism. The money spent on creating infrastructure is proving use-less for the common people. Though we have trained doc-tors including specialists and para medics in thousands wait-ing for an opportunity to get a job but the state govt. and its in-sensitive approach has blocked the future of f these medicos on one hand and made patients to suffer on the other hand. De-spite tall claims of the state and central govt. to take medical facilities at the door steps of poorest people in far flung ar-eas, the dream has never come true. Why should state govt. be infected by a long disease like laziness and inaction and why should it be sub-subsurviant to the dictats of bureaucrates with negative approach is a question which is haunting every sensi-ble citizen of the state. Health is a priority sector and in most of the states it is handled by a senior most and a capable min-ister, but surprisingly in our state, it has always been un-der the charge of incompetent ministers. We can not achieve the dream of “Health for All” unless the health sector is pri-ortised, hospitals are run with full strength and there is con-tinuous and close monitoring of their working. The hospital buildings and latest machinery installed in them can only prove beneficial for the patients when doctors and para- medical staff in required number are avail-able to handle them.