Protestors clash with police, cop kidnapped

Ganderbal, July 16:

Clashes erupted in North Kashmir’s Larsun area after the dead body of Kashmiri youth Abid Ganaie was brought to his native village from Rajasthan on Tuesday. Agitated pro-testors amid pro freedom slogans de-manded an impartial probe into the alleged killing of the youth. They even kidnapped a policeman and beat him to pulp.Reports said that thousands of peo-

ple from Ganderbal District partici-pated in the funeral procession of Abid Ahmed Ganaie son of Abdul Rehman Ganaie at Larsun. His body was brought from Rajasthan to his native village. The protestors came on roads and amid anti-India slogans pelted stones on police and Para-mil-itary troopers who were deployed in strength in the area.Police resorted to heavy tear gas shell-ing to disperse the protestors. The clashes between the protestors and people continued for hours.Reports said that scores of agitated protestors at Dangarpora Barsuwa dragged a policeman and tore his

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Srinagar, July 16:

Army Chief General Bikram Singh today called on Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah here and briefed him about various aspects of infiltra-tion from across the line of control (LoC).“All the issues including AFSPA were discussed during the meet-ing. Security review, recent inci-dents of Bemina, Hyderpora and Bandipora were discussed thread-bare,” Omar was quoted as saying by KNS.The Chief Minister said that Army Chief assured him that they would take every step so that such incidents don’t happen in future. “On Bandipora killings he (Army Chief) assured me that proce-dures would be followed and also assured that in future such inci-dents won’t happen,” he added.Asked whether any consensus was reached on revocation of AF-SPA from certain areas during the meeting, Omar said, “All what I can say is that talks are on. I can’t say more on it.”Meanwhile, sources said the Army Chief briefed the Chief Minister of the functioning of security grid in the State and the status of coordi-nation between various agencies connected with the security and law and order maintenance.“Matters pertaining to Hyderpora and Markundal incidents also

came up in the meeting and Army Chief assured the Chief Minister that necessary measures would be taken to ensure that such inci-dents do not take place in future,” they said.Omar and General Singh also dis-cussed issues relating to the secu-rity aspects of the ongoing Amar-nath Yatra, they said. The 55-day yatra to the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir commenced on June 28. So far, over 2.25 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance at the shrine housing the naturally formed ice-Shiv lingam. Hizbul Mujahideen militants had ambushed an Army convoy kill-ing eight Army jawans and injur-ing 19 others near Hyderpora area on the outskirts of the city on June 25. Two youths, both residents of

Markundal village, were killed, al-legedly in Army firing in the wee hours of June 30 in Sumbal area of north Kashmir's Bandipora dis-trict, leading to protests by the lo-cal residents. Meanwhile, General Singh also visited the forward areas along the line of control and the hinter-land formations, an army spokes-man said. While interacting with the offi-cers and troops, the Army chief gave out his key thrust areas and stressed upon the secular and apo-litical ethos of the Indian Army, he said. General Singh complimented the troops and officers for their out-standing vigilance, state of pre-paredness and high morale, the spokesman said. "The (Army) chief was appreciative

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Army chief promises fair probe in Bandipora killings

Srinagar, July 16:

Observing that the gov-ernment has not adopted human approach in fa-vour of NoKs of teenager Wamiq Farooq, the State Human Rights Commis-sion (SHRC) has sum-moned head of the Spe-cial Investigation Team, probing the killing of the schoolboy, to appear be-fore it on July 30.A single bench of SHRC comprising Javaid Ka-woosa in the latest order has observed that com-

munication received from Under Secretary to Government (GAD) on July 8 shows that human approach in favour of the NOKs of Wamiq has not been adopted.“Rather the government has remained adamant to follow legal niceties,” the SHRC said, adding, “The Under Secretary has in his report submit-ted that the SSP Srinagar on 05-05-2010 has report-ed that Wamiq Farooq was part of the unlawful assembly and involved

in the stone pelting inci-dent which deprive his NoKs from the benefits envisaged …”The commission said the Under Secretary is stuck to the letter (dated 05-05-2010) “while as since then much water has flown down the Jhelum and competent courts of law are seeking fresh resort of the investigation in the matter.”“As this communication has not been taken into confidence by the

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Wamiq Farooq killing: SHRC summons SIT head on July 30

Srinagar, July 16:

Jammu and Kashmir State Vigilance Organisation (SVO) Tuesday arrested a government official for making illegal appoint-ments in a municipal com-mittee of north Kashmir's Bandipora district four years ago. "SVO has arrested Abdul Rashid Shah, the then In-charge Executive Officer of Municipal Committees Sumbal/Hajin and Bandip-

ora presently attached with Divisional Commissioner Srinagar's office for illegal appointments made in Mu-nicipal Committee Sumbal during the year 2009-10," a spokesman of the SVO said here. The organisation is further investigating two more cases of similar nature of Municipal Committees Ha-jin and Bandipora, besides a possession of dispropor-tionate assets case against the said accused, he said.

The SVO had recently reg-istered cases against four persons, including Shah, for making illegal appoint-ments in the three munici-pal committees of the dis-trict."A verification conducted into the allegations of illegal appointments in Municipal Committees of Hajin, Sum-bal and Bandipora revealed that during the year 2009-10, the accused made 149 illegal appointments including

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Official held for making illegal appointments

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Ganderbal youth’s body reaches home

Meets Omar, discusses security scenario

Srinagar, July 16:

Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday asked the State Mission Author-ity for women empower-ment to set the definite goals, share programmes and make regular review a constant feature of func-tioning to ensure success in the stupendous task of women welfare and em-powerment.Chairing the first meeting of State Mission Authority for implementation of Na-tional Mission for Empow-erment of Women of which he is also the Chairman, the Chief Minister said that ladies specific and gender neutral activities

have to be underlined in all the departments to involve women participation and help their economic and holistic welfare.“I will stress upon the functionaries of State Mis-sion to primarily address the issue of decline in fe-male child ratio, mortal-ity of infants and pregnant women, gender gap in edu-cation, drop outs of female students from schools and other similar matters con-fronting the women in the State”, he said and added that creation of economic opportunities to empower the women by realizing specific targets and goals through various

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Srinagar, July 16:

State Congress Presi-dent Professor Saif-u-Din Soz Tues-day said that Chief Minister Omar Abdul-lah should con-tinue his strug-gle for seeking more funds for Jammu and Kashmir. “There is no dearth of money and I know that Central Government sincerely wants to help

Jammu and Kashmir in every respect,” Soz said adding that Plan-ning Commission al-

located funds on the basis of explanations given by the State Govern-ment.“If we say there is unfair distri-

bution of financial re-sources in Jammu and Kashmir and the per capita plan investment

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Omar for setting definite goals for women empowerment

State Govt proposes, Planning Commission

disposes: SozSrinagar, July 16:

In a domestic violence case, a Kashmir University Professor was arrested by police on Tuesday after his In-Laws registered a case against him complaining that the said Professor not only demand dowry from his wife but also beat him ruthlessly.Sources said that Assistant Professor of Botony Depart-ment in Kashmir

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Srinagar, July 16:

Defence Ministry has giv-en clearance for operation of civilian flights at the air-port here till 10 PM daily, paving way for extended air operations between Kashmir and rest of the country.In a letter to Union Rural Development Minister Jai-ram Ramesh last week, De-fence Minister A K Antony had said, "Air HQ (head-quarters) has already is-sued instructions to ex-tend watch hours for civil flights at Srinagar...Till

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Night flights at Srinagar

KU Professor arrested for

domestic violence

Pakistani intruder arrested Jammu, July 16: A Pakistani intruder was arrested Tuesday along the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, a BSF official said. A 55-year old man, who had entered India from across the border, was arrested by the BSF near Stop-2 post in Samba sec-tor, he said. During questioning, he identi-fied himself as Fayaz Ahmed, hailing from Sailkot, the official said.

Arms and ammunition recovered Srinagar, July 16: A cache of arms and ammunition, including 11 grenades, were on Tuesday recovered by police in Budgam district of central Kashmir, officials said. Acting on a tip off, police assisted by troops of 53 Rash-triya Rifles and 181st battalion of CRPF launched a search operation at village Kerpora-Shankerpora in Chrar-e-Sharief area, the officials said. The search parties recovered an AK assault rifle, 10 rounds, six hand grenades and five Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, they said. The arms and ammunition were hidden by suspected mili-tants behind some bushes in the village, the officials said. They said no one was arrested during the operation.

Santro driver dies in accidentSrinagar, July 16: In a deadly collision between a Tipper and Santro, one person died on spot in North Kashmir’s Sopore Town on Tuesday.Police sources said that a speedy Tipper (JK02G-9784) coming from Kupwara hit a Santro car (JK01P-1934) near Bohripora Model Town Sopore. The driver of the Santro car Mushtaq Ahmed Shah son of Ghulam Nabi Shah resident of Tujjar Sharief died on spot. The Tipper driver fled from the spot; however, police arrested him at a naka near Sopore Town.A police official said that they arrested the erring tip-per driver. “A case vide FIR number 134/2013 under section 279, 304A, 427 RPC has been registered against him and his vehicle has been sized,” he said.

Kolkata court sentences two Kashmiri youth to life imprisonmentSrinagar, July 16: A local court in Kolkata has sentenced two Kashmir youth to life imprison-ment after both of them had already spent 10 years in jail under Arms Act.On December 19, 2003, security forces had arrested Sheikh Imran son of Sheikh Abdul Rehman of Krfali Mohalla and Sheikh Farhat son of Sheikh Ghulam Nabi of Bemina and later they were taken to Kolkata where case was lodged against them under Arms Act. Both of them then aged 17 and 22 years respectively were lodged in Kolkata Central Jail and are languishing there since last 10 years.On July 15 this year a lower court in Kolkata sentenced both of them to life imprisonment after they had already spent 10 years in jail.Sources said that defence lawyer Ajay Dutt pleaded in the court that both the accused were innocents and should be released without any further delay. However, they said, after listening to both defence and prosecution, the court an-nounced its verdict.Meanwhile, while talking to KNS relatives of both the accused said that they were arrested from their residences on December 19, 2003 and later they were taken to Kolkata where they were falsely

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Srinagar, July 16:

Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone today chaired a high level meeting convened to discuss the coordination issues between Colleges and Universities and coordination issues between Universities of the State.

Mr. Lone emphasised upon University and College authorities to work with coor-dination and adhere to proper guidelines for improvement in the higher education system in the State besides offer best fa-cilities and ensure quality education to the students.

Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Mr. K B Agarwal, Vice Chan-cellor, Kashmir University, Prof. Talat Ah-mad Vice Chancellor Jammu University, Prof. Isher Singh, Advisor, Higher Educa-tion Department, Prof. Nissar Ali, Director colleges Development Council, Director Colleges, Controller Examinations Jammu and Kashmir Universities, Nodal Princi-pals of Jammu and Kashmir Universities, Principal College of Education and Senior principals from both the regions of the

State were present in the meeting The meeting deliberated upon various

issues pertaining to the Higher Education in State and discussed matters regarding

eligibility of faculties of Post-Graduation centers of colleges by Universities as M.Phil/Ph.d research supervisor/guides, recognition and registration of these PG centers. The meeting also discussed the

issue of faculty exchange programme between Colleges and Universities. The meeting underscored that academic ex-change is required in the light of better

qualified faculty present in colleges.The meeting also discussed about

matters regarding the admission process being conducted at under graduate and post graduate levels.

Srinagar, July 16:

The Minister of State for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Sajad Ahmed Kichloo has underscored the need to restore the pris-tine glory of Khadi village Industries adding that along with other sectors; khadi also suffered a serious setback due to two decade long turmoil. Now that the situation has improved considerably, the Khadi Institutions should work with commitment in a mission-ary mode to promote Khadi and Village Industries sector in the State.

Speaking at a function or-ganised in Srinagar in connection with dis-tribution of Rebate Cheques amounting to Rs. 22 lakh among 38 Khadi Institutions of the State, Mr. Kichloo expressed gratitude to the Khadi Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for providing incentives to the Khadi Institu-tions in the State. He also lauded manage-ment of the KVIB for getting National award for its best performance last year and hoped

that the Board will continue to excel in future also.

The Secretary Khadi Village Industries Board (KVIB), Mr. Ab. Hamid Qureshi, Mem-bers of various Khadi Institutions and a num-ber of Artisans were also present on the oc-

casion.The Members of the Federations de-

manded that that Union Government and the Union Ministry of Medium Small and Micro Enterprises (MSME) should provide North- East type package to the Khadi Insti-tutions in J&K State also. They sought hassle free facilities from the Banking Institutions working in the State.

Srinagar, July 16:

Minister for Consumer Af-fairs, Public Distribution and Transport Ch Mohammad Ramzan who is on 2-daystour to his constituency conducted extensive tour of Nutnussa, Rashwari, Cheak, Turch, Kandi Khass, Sadhu Ganga Kangam, Shadiporaand Watr Khani ar-eas falling in the Handwara Constituency.

The Minister was accom-panied by the Additional Deputy Commisioner Kup-wara, Handwara, District and Tehsil Level officers during the tour to Kandi and Ram-hall areas.

During the visit people met the Minister and pro-jected their demands for immediate redressal. The Minister also conducted

AwamiDarbars at Nutnusa, Reshwari, Kandi Khass, Turch where people projected their demands pertaining to drink-ing water, power supply, road connectivity, irrigation facili-ties, up gradation of schools, health centres and providing of transport facilities besides opening of Anganwari cen-tres in these areas.

The Minster on the occa-sion said that that Rs. 3 crore have been utilized sofar to complete Nutnussan Kandi lift Irrigation Scheme add-ing that the scheme will be commissioned this month and will cover all the areas of Kandi Nutmssa, Turch vil-lages. He said that installation of transformers, transmission lines and poles, fencing of school ground at Turch, grave yard at Kandi Maqdoom Mo-

halla and Jamia Qadim will be carried out under the CDF.

The Minster also attended a public meeting at Sadhu Ganga, Kangan and watrkhani where some party members who joined National Confer-ence were felicitated and welcomed.

On the occasion Minis-ter said that government is committed to extend all basic amenities to the people. He said that several schools have been upgraded and various construction works com-pleted in the constituency. He said that play fields are being approved and in this connec-tion asked the locals to iden-tify the land for the purpose. He also announced Rs 3 lakh out of CDF for irrigation khul at Sonamulla and 2 trans-formers at Dalipora.

Srinagar, July 16:

The Minister for Rural Develop-ment and Panchayati Raj Mr. Ali Mo-hammad Sagar today conducted an extensive of old city Srinagar to take stock of developmental works being undertaken by the government for augmentation of various develop-mental programmes initiated for pro-viding quality facilities to the people.

The Minister was accompanied by senior officers of different depart-ments like SMC, PDD, PHE, R&B etc.

Mr. Sagar directed the officers to ensure that people do not face any in-convenience viz a viz the basic facili-ties round the clock especially during this holy month of Ramzan. He direct-ed the officers of PDD to ensure power supply during Iftari and Sehri times.

The Minister also directed the PHE authorities to ensure that adequate supply of water is ensured to the people of the city. He also directed the

R&B officers to start macadamization of various internal roads and main roads of Sri-nagar. In this regard the instructions have already been passed by the Chief Minister to the concerned, he maintained.

Mr. Sagar also in-spected the pace of work on various com-munity halls being constructed in differ-ent parts of the city and directed the con-cerned to speed up the pace of work on these so that the people liv-ing in these areas get requisite infrastruc-ture for celebrating their social and other functions.

While interacting with people of different localities, the Minister said that the government has already put in place a fool proof mechanism for ensuring that the people do not face any in convenience with respect to their basic facilities. He said that sev-eral welfare schemes have already been launched for ensuring that the socio-economic profile of the State gets a boost and people get requisite facilities.Coming down heavily on the parties trying to mislead the people, the Minister said that these elements have always tried to befool the people with their malicious propaganda for furthering their ulterior motives. He said the people are well aware of the work done by the Government for ensuring the sustained and holistic development of the Srinagar city and they should give befitting reply to these disruptive forces who are hell bent to disrupt the peaceful environ-ment and divide people .

Even though all continues to go well for you, Aries, your mood may vacillate today. In spite of all the great things in your life, at some time during the day you might feel a little blue. Don’t read too much into it. It’s probably just the result of low biorhythms. Try to dis-tract yourself with physical activity. Go out with some friends and have a good time this evening.

A despondent friend may need some cheering up. Your ability to nurture and listen sympathetically will definitely prove beneficial, Gemini. Take care not to ab-sorb any of this person’s dejection. Your life should con-tinue to go well with professional successes leading to new friendships and goals. Hang on to your enthusiasm and optimism while showing compassion for others.

Many projects to complete before a deadline might have you feeling pressured, Cancer, but your determi-nation is likely to drive you to try to get it all done even if it seems impossible. Don’t try to do it all yourself. Ask for a little help. You can accomplish your ends without putting undue pressure on yourself. Try to relax today.

You’ve been doing very well, Leo, but today you might feel more focused than ever. The path ahead seems clear and well defined. You’re anticipating the future with motivation. You might be considering a long trip abroad or perhaps going back to school for an advanced degree. This is a good day to research and fi-nalize your plans.

Some kind of settlement, grant, or bonus that you’ve anticipated for a long time may finally show up, Virgo. This should make your day! You may want to celebrate. A chance to attend a large social gathering might come your way. Have fun! Tonight don’t be surprised if vivid dreams - some great, some sad - come your way. Keep a notebook and pen by your bed so you can write them down.

Today you may put a lot of energy into your roman-tic relationship, Libra. The astral energy is encouraging you to focus on romance. Give your significant other a special gift to show how much you care, and spend some time alone together. Any romance initiated or advanced today is likely to prove stable and long lasting. Don’t let fear stand in your way. Move ahead.

Too much work and the resulting pressure over the past few days may have you feeling too tired to do any-thing more, Scorpio, although your optimism and en-thusiasm are still intact. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re dragging by the end of the day. If you take care of yourself, you will soon recharge and be your old self again. In the evening, read a good book.

Romance blossoms for you, perhaps after a long standstill. A new stability and security may settle on love relationships as well as close friendships. Chil-dren could be a great source of warmth and pleasure. You might want to channel some of this blossoming positive energy into a creative activity of some kind, which should increase even further your sense of contentment.

You might host a social event in your home tonight. You may be nervous at first, wondering if all will go well. Your efforts should produce the results you want. You might be introduced to new contacts, which could lead to increased professional opportunities. Take a walk after everyone has gone. Your mind will be going a thousand miles an hour and you will want to clear .

Paperwork, perhaps contracts or other legal docu-ments, might need attention so you can move ahead with your projects, Aquarius. These projects could in-volve writing or speaking. Your mind is in just the right space to participate in anything involving communica-tion, so doors of opportunity may open for you in this area. Lift your chin and get going.

Your financial picture continues to improve. At some point during the day, Pisces, you might have the feeling that you aren’t working hard enough to keep up your current forward motion, and you might worry. This could be a good motivator, but you don’t need to push yourself much harder than you are now. You’re on a roll and it’s likely to continue.

Trying to get too much work done in the course of the day could prove self-defeating, Taurus. Your energy isn’t what it usually is, and you’re probably operating on adrenaline. Consider the situation carefully and list your tasks in order of urgency. The world won’t come to an end if you don’t get them all done by the end of the day. In the evening, watch a movie and order a pizza.

Sagar tours city, directs officers to expedite developmental works

Kichloo for reviving glory of Khadi Institutions

Ramzan conducts tour of Handwara Constituency

Lone chairs high level meeting of Hr. Edu Deptt

Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS Srinagar |TueSday 16 .7 .2013

DRSC reviews function-ing of Health &ME deptt

Srinagar, July 16: A Meeting of Departmental Related Standing Committee (DRSC-II) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was held on Health and Medical Education here today under the Chairmanship of MLC, Mr. Vijay Bakaya.

Legislators Mr. Ravinder Kumar Sharma, Mr. Jahangir Hussain Mir and S. Dharambir Singh Oberoi who also attended the meet-ing as members gave their valuable suggestions to resolve the is-sues related to the health department.

Threadbare discussions were also held on the issues related to Health and Medical Education.The Committee was informed by Director, SKIMS that PET Scan machine for detection of cancer and post therapy progress will be purchased at a cost of 22 crore in the next 4 months and this would help in cancer cure in the State.

Director Health Services Kashmir informed the Committee that in 3 districts viz-Kupwara, Kargil and Lehhave facility of Che-motherapy treatment and it is being started in shortly in Doda and Udhampur district also.

The Director Health Services Jammu informed that Labour Room and Blood Bank would be made functional within next four months in Poonch district.It was informed that more projects for trauma centresfor necessary approval and funding including one at Sunderbani (Rajouri) has been sent to government of India. The Committee noted with concern that out of 12 Trauma Centre sanctioned for the National Highway only a few were functional.It impressed upon the department to properly equip these centres with necessary Emergency Services.The Committee was told that the process of purchasing Critical Care Ambulances had been ini-tiated and Committee desired that the progress be completed and Critical Care Ambulances at crucial locations properly equipped.The Committee was informed that ISM&H Department is per-forming well and more and more people are shifting towards ISM treatment. Department has treated 24 lakh patients in 2012-13 against 19 lakh in 2011-12 in standalone Institutions/Dispensa-ries. Committee appreciated the efforts of departed of ISM and advised regular supply of AYUSH medicine to all co-located PHCs besides it laid emphasis on infrastructure development.

Govt. wishes to give youth congenial atmosphere: Taj

Tarigami chairs EC meet

Tral, July 16:

Terming youth as the future hope of a society, Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today said the Government has drawn up an extensive plan to channelize their potential in positive ways and make them responsible citizens of tomorrow.

Addressing a public meet-ing at adjacent Dever village today, the Minister said the Government wishes to give a better and congenial atmo-sphere to youth who have suf-fered immensely during the last 20 years or so.

Mr. Taj said the Prime Min-ister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has approved a Rs. 700 crore package to J&K to re build and strengthen its sports infra-structure. He said as per this package every panchayat would have a sports field and every block would have a sports complex comprising an indoor stadium.

The Minister said he has asked all the Deputy Commissioners to identify land in respective blocks so that the same is de-veloped as sports complex. He said since the Kashmir Valley remains in the grip

of severe cold, including snow, rain and frost, for around five months, no sports activity could be undertaken during this period rendering the youth virtually idle. He said with the construction of indoor stadia youth can use their pass time for playing various games and they cannot

remain idle.Besides, Mr. Taj said, every school

would be equipped with sports equip-ment and kits and every school would have teams in cricket, football and hock-ey.

The Minister said Tral in the past has remained hub of activity and asked peo-ple to support democratic elements to

take the town on the path of progress and development. He said the developmental profile of the whole State is changing and asked the people to be a part of this silent revolution.

Mr. Taj announced the construction of a sports complex at Tral worth Rs. Five

crore. The complex would have facilities of both indoor and outdoor games be-sides making available latest equipment and gadgetry. He also announced distri-bution of sports kits among various teams of the town.

Former legislator, Haji Rasheed and prominent activist of the area S. Surinder Singh Channi also spoke on the occasion.

Srinagar, July 16:

The Committee on Envi-ronment (EC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly observed that the construction of Power Projects in the State is important for overall develop-ment but the need is to keep

in view the impact on environ-ment while taking up power projects in hand.The Committee met under the chairmanship of MLA Kulgam Mr. M. Y. Tari-gami here today.The Chairman directed the Pollution Control Board (PCB) and Environment and Remote Sensing Depart-ment to work in unison and gear up their respective field functionaries to ensure pollu-tion free environment and en-vironment safeguards around the vicinity of various mini and hydle projects in the State

including Kishanganga Hydro Electric Project, Bandipore. “Do not ignore the environmental concerns while executing the Power Projects in the State” Mr. Tarigami exhorted.

Threadbare discussion was held on status report regarding environment safeguards being

taken by KHEP, Environment impact assessment report and other power generation re-lated issues.Legislators Mr. A. R. Veeri, Mr. Muhammad Khalil Bhand, Mr. Rafi Ahmad Mir, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani and Mr. Muhammad Ashraf Ganai gave their valuable suggestions for safeguarding environment.

The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary PDD, Principal Chief Conserva-tor of Forest, Wild Life, Manag-ing Director JKSPC, Additional Secretary PDD.

Kashmir ThunderThursday 30 . 05 . 2013

In a bid to cash in on Mo-di’s popularity, BJP’s Andhra Pradesh unit is collecting a registration fee of Rs 5 per per-son to attend the public meet-ing. Modi, the newly appointed election campaign committee chief, will address the meeting on August 11.

Congress on Monday took a dig at the BJP for its move to charge Rs 5 per ticket for attending Narendra Modi’s public meeting in Hydera-bad, saying it shows the “true value” of the Gujarat Chief Minister.

“Baba Pravachan Ticket Rs. 100-100,000. Cinema ticket Rs. 200-500 even for box office flop. Ticket to hear a CM Rs. 5. Market discovers true value,”

Congress leader and Informa-tion and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said on micro-blogging site Twitter.

In a bid to cash in on Modi’s

popularity, BJP’s Andhra Pradesh unit is collecting a registration fee of Rs 5 per person to attend the public meeting. Modi, the newly ap-pointed election campaign committee chief, will address the meeting on August 11.

The party has said that it would contribute the col-lected amount towards Ut-tarakhand flood relief.

Intensifying his attack on the BJP strongman, the Congress leader also said, “BJP’s listening Tax Rs 5 maybe market discovery price. What would be speak-

ing Tax imposed on 1.2 billion? Monitising democracy/pure fascism!” The Congress’s at-tack came a day after the party

criticised Modi’s “burqa (veil) of secularism” remark target-ing the ruling party. Modi had charged Congress with wearing the “burqa (veil) of secularism” and “hiding in a bunker” each time it is confronted with a cri-sis.

The Lal Bahadur Stadium in central Hyderabad is the venue for the meeting and the target is to mobilise one lakh people in the age group of 18-40.

The BJP has already started registration process and it will continue till August 10.

BJP leaders have said that the party aims to reach out to the large crowd of IT profes-sionals and college students in the tech-savvy Andhra Pradesh capital.

Bodh Gaya blasts: NIA re-leases sketch of suspect

GAYA: The National Investigation Agency (NIA), probing the serial bomb blasts in Bodh Gaya recently, on Tuesday re-leased two sketches of a suspect on the basis of eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage.NIA re-leased two sketches, one in which the suspect is wear-ing a mask and another bare face, on its website.

Sources in NIA said that the sketches have been re-leased on the basis of details provided by three eyewit-nesses who saw the suspect before the blasts on July 7 and also material emanat-ing from CCTV footage.

Among the witnesses, whose names have been

kept secret for probe pur-poses, two are foreigners and one local. The foreign-ers are from Sri Lanka and Thailand while the third one is a local Gaya native, the sources said.

The suspect in monk attire is also seen moving around in the temple in the wee hours (around 3:30am to 4:30am) of July 7.

NIA has also released CCTV footage and sought

information about the suspect The agency has already announced a reward of Rs 6 lakh for providing information about the blasts suspect.

Ten bomb blasts took place in the famous Buddhist temple town of Bodh Gaya on July 7

in which two monks were wounded. While four explo-sions took place inside the Mahabodhi shrine campus, the rest exploded elsewhere in Bodh Gaya. Three live bombs were also defused by the security forces.

Considering sensitiv-ity of the matter, the Bihar government had handed over the inquiry into the blasts to NIA.

Congress attacks BJP over registration fee for Narendra Modi meeting

1984 anti-sikh riots: HC rejects Saj-jan Kumar’s plea to quash chargesNEW DELHI, JULY 16: : The Delhi High Court today dis-

missed pleas of Congress leader Saj-jan Kumar and two others challeng-ing framing of murder and rioting charges against them in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, paving the way for the trial to resume.

Justice Suresh Kait refused to quash the charges framed against Kumar and the other accused by a trial court in the case relating to the killings of six persons in Delhi’s Sul-tanpuri area.

The court also dismissed the plea of complainant Sheela Kaur, a riot victim who had filed a cross-ap-peal seeking to invoke an addition-al charge of criminal conspiracy against Kumar and four others in the case.

“All (pleas) dismissed,” Justice Kait said.

Besides the Congress leader, co-accused Ved Prakash Pial alias Vedu Pradhan and Brahmanand Gupta had also moved the high court chal-lenging framing of charges against them.

With the today’s verdict, the trial against all the five accused will re-sume in the lower court.

In July 2010, the lower court had framed charges against Kumar, Brahmanand Gupta, Peru, Khushal Singh and Ved Prakash in connection with the case of killing of six persons in

the riots that occurred after the assas-sination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984.

Besides charges of murder and ri-oting, the trial court had also framed charges for the offence of spreading en-mity between two communities against the accused in the case.

CBI had filed two charge sheets against Kumar and others in Janu-ary 2010 in the riots cases registered in 2005 on the recommendation of Justice G.T Nanavati Commission which had probed the sequence of events leading to the violence.

A lower court had recently acquitted Kumar in another 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.However, five other accused were held guilty for offences including mur-der and for being a part of the mob that killed five Sikhs at Delhi Cantonment.

Shots fired at Union min-ister AHK Choudhury in

West Bengal

MALDA: Union minis-ter of state for health and family welfare A H Khan Chowdhury was allegedly attacked during a Con-gress rally at Kaliachak in West Bengal's Malda dis-trict on Tuesday.

Congress sources claimed bullets were fired and bombs hurled by al-leged Trinamool Congress workers at the rally which was held at Jadupur area and participated by Khan Chowdhury in support of its zilla parishad can-didate for the ongoing panchayat polls.However, there was no casualty and none was injured in the

attack and Khan Chowd-hury was whisked away from the spot by his secu-rity personnel, the sources said.

A complaint was later filed with the police at Kaliachak. When con-tacted district magistrate G Kiran Kumar said mis-creants burst fire crack-ers near the site of a party meeting at Narayanpur which was scheduled to be addressed by Khan Chow-dhury.

None was injured in the incident, he said. Nei-ther the superintendent of police, nor TMC could be contacted.

Maharashtra govt to form panel to study SC ruling on dance bars

MUMBAI: The Maha-rashtra government has announced the formation of a legal panel to study the Supreme Court ruling striking down its decision to ban dance bars.

"We have not yet re-ceived a copy of the Su-preme Court ruling. A panel comprising law-yers, legal consultants and legislators will study it and submit a report to the state government," Maharashtra home min-ister RR Patil said, re-acting to the apex court ruling.

Making a statement in the legislative coun-cil, the minister said the panel would suggest whether to approach a full bench, file a review petition or change ex-isting laws in the state against dance bars.

Meanwhile, political parties in Maharashtra reacted strongly to the Supreme Court verdict.

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Man-ikrao Thakre said there should be a strong law

to ban dance bars, while Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state chief Bhaskar Jadhav said that "people of the state" support the ban on dance bars.

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi said the government had failed to do its "home-work" in court which led to today's ruling.

Terming the Su-preme Court ruling as "unfortunate", state BJP president Deven-dra Fadnavis said, "Ma-harashtra government remained careless on the issue."

Shiv Sena leader Nee-

lam Gorhe said there was no need for dance bars and women are exploited in such bars.

Earlier on Tuesday, in a major decision that will impact hundreds of dance bars and thou-sands of women who worked in them, the Supreme Court struck down Maharashtra gov-ernment's decision to ban dance bars.

The ban, enforced by the Maharashtra govern-ment in August 2005, was struck down by the Bom-bay high court in 2006, but the state government had filed an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Sushilkumar Shinde down-plays Headley's confession to

NIA on Ishrat Jahan

National Investigation Agency (NIA) is learnt to have told the Ministry of Home Affairs that Head-ley has not mentioned Ishrat Jahan in his 'offi-cial' confession.

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on

T u e s d a y a v o i d e d comment-ing on re-ports that 26/11 sus-pect David C o l e m a n H e a d l e y has not mentioned Ishrat Ja-han in his

‘official’ confession, say-ing he is bound by a US agreement and cannot divulge the details.

“I have yet to receive the report. Whatever Headley might have said, he must have said that in

front of the FBI. There is an agreement between the FBI and our country’s police, and we cannot disclose that,” he told the media here.

According to reports, the National Investiga-tion Agency (NIA) is learnt to have told the Ministry of Home Affairs that Headley has not men-tioned Ishrat Jahan in his ‘official’ confession.

The Ministry of Home Affairs had sought a re-port after Congress Gen-eral Secretary Digvijay Singh asked the Union Home Minister to clear the air on the issue.

IAF sacks Wing Commander over bribery charges

New Delhi: IAF has dismissed a Wing Commander who was allegedly caught demanding a bribe of Rs 20,000 from officials of a French defence firm at the Aero India show in Bangalore in 2011.

Wing Commander A K Thakur was dismissed after a General Court Martial found him guilty of seeking bribe from French defence firm Das-sault Aviation during the show in February 2011, IAF sources said on Tuesday. Thakur was accused of de-manding bribe for allotting a 'more advantageous position' for its Rafale aircraft in the 'static' aircraft display section at the biennial airshow, the sourc-es said.

An official of Dassault Aviation, who had filed a complaint against the officer, also appeared before the GCM headed by a Group Captain-rank officer, the sources said. Dassault Aviation's Rafale, which has now won the race for IAF's multi-billion dollar combat aircraft deal, was one of the six contenders in the hotly-contested ten-

der when the alleged incident took place.IAF sacks Wing Commander over brib-

ery chargesThe Wing Commander was found guilty

of seeking bribe from French defence firm during the Aero India show in 2011.

The GCM had recommended Thakur's dismissal last year itself but its recommen-dations could not be confirmed so far as the officer had approached the courts seek-ing relief.

CBI files affidavit in SC on autonomy, says director's term should be of 3 years

NEW DELHI: The CBI on Tuesday filed its response in the Supreme Court on the Centre's decision to give more autonomy to it.

The investigative agency, in its affidavit, said that the tenure of the CBI director for two years is too short and it should be made a minimum of three years.

"The CBI director should be empowered to approach the Union home minister directly rather than going through DoPT," the agency told the SC.

"The administrative, disciplinary and financial pow-ers of the CBI director are limited," the CBI said in its affidavit.

Rahul makes Cong serious, Sunday camp on media management

New Delhi, July 16: Perception is key to formation of opinions and the Congress party has come to realise this. As it gets ready for the General elections, the Congress, worried by BJP leader Narendra Modi's media skills, is holding a three-day train-ing camp on media management for its media managers. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who has tried to bring in some changes and seriousness in the way the party's media unit operates, will inaugurate the training camp for the newly inducted spokespersons. The camp will be held on July 21, 22 and 23 at the party headquar-ters on Akbar Road in the national capital. The Congress had asked its state unit to select 15 articulate, ag-

gressive, knowledgeable and media savvy people for the training. The spokespersons will also be given additional coaching in their state capi-tals next month. The training is also being designed in a more organised manner. Five persons will be trained for social media, ten will receive training in print and elec-tronic media management. Media agenda Haryana's young MP Deepender Hooda will be in-charge of coordina-tion with different media centres of the party. To focus on social media engagement with voters and party workers every state will have a communication centre. Lastly, to

equip the party spokespersons with proper and indepth information on various subjects of public discus-sion, a research team has been set up in Delhi and it is headed by East Delhi MP Sandeep Dikshit.

Three bills for new universities in AssamGuwahati, Jul 15: Three bills for

setting up universities, including a Women’s varsity, were introduced in the Assam Assembly today.

The Assam Women’s University Bill, 2013 seeks to establish a teach-ing, non-affiliating and a residen-tial women’s university in the state at Jorhat, Education Minister Him-anta Biswa Sarma said.

The government university will provide facilities and offer opportu-nities for women both in higher and technical education to promote re-search in applied science and arts, technology and other achievement.

With Rs 5 crore earmarked in the current year, he said the pro-posed bill will lead to recurring and non-recurring expenses that will be met out of plan fund up to a period of three years from the date of start-ing the works.

The Assam Royal Global U n i v e r s i t y Bill, 2013 to es-tablish a pri-vate univer-sity here was introduced to supplement the govern-ment’s efforts in extending better edu-cational fa-cilities to stu-dents.

A bill for establishing another private university ‘The Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankara-deva Viswavidyalaya’ in Nagaon district was also introduced.

The Bodoland University

(Amendment) Bill, 2013 was also introduced for inclusion of repre-sentatives of its Teachers Associa-tion in the Executive Council of the state-run university set up in 2009.

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