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THURSDAY 24 July | 2014 | 25 Ramadan, 1435 AH | PAGES 12 | VOL NO: 4 | ISSUE NO: 204 | RS: 2/- (AIR SURCHARGE FOR JAMMU /DELHI/LEH 50 Paisa)Pen For Justice Largely Circulated, No. 1 Bilingual Daily of J&Khttp://www.zabarwantimes.com

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Unbearable delays in recruitment of educated youth in state sector are causing enormous concerns as it takes one to four years from adver-tisement of posts to final selection. After that a new ordeal starts for the selected candidates who have to un-dergo a tortuous period when their antecedents are verified by police and other investigating agencies. If every thing goes well and if no stay is ordered by any court, the candidates join their duties after wasting their talent, energy and money for about five years. It is unfortunate that from political leadership to bureaucracy at the helm of

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Autonomus status to two collegesOmar directs early clearance of related issues

Traffic plan for smoothplying of vehicles in Sgr city

Speaker inaugurates Rs. 2.31 cr Eidgah Park

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01 dies, 02 injured in road accidents

Srinagar, July 23 : One person dies while as two others were in-jured in different road accidents across the valley.A tipper bearing registration number JK02AJ-6801 hit a pedes-trian Bair Ahmad ah son of Ghu-lam Mohammad resident of Wani Mohalla Mandak Pal at Putlabur, in the jurisdiction of Police Post Khrew, Pampore resulting in his on spot death. Police has regis-tered a case in this regard.Meanwhile, a LP truck bearing registration number JK05A/6065 rolled down at Khudpora Nard, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Karnah resulting in injuries to Abdul Qayoom Awan son of Mo-hammad Younis Awan

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Ramadan provides opportunity for

individual reforms: Mirwaiz

Police bust gang of impersonators

Srinagar, July 23 : Terming Ra-madan as a holy month of bless-ings from Allah, Hurriyat Confer-ence (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Umar Farooq stated that it also provides an opportunity for a person to undergo individual reforms by attaining spirituality and closeness to Allah through worship.According to a statement issued to KNS, while addressing a large gathering at Mughal Masjid Rain-awari Mirwaiz said that rewards of fasting are many, but in this month they are multiplied. He said that people should show mag-nanimity in this holy month and help the poor and needful besides contributing in charitable activi-ties.APHC Chairman stated that people should shun

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Srinagar, July : Immediately after his arrival in Srinagar, Dr Fraooq Abdullah, President and Patron of National Conference on Wednesday called a meeting of party’s parliamentary board wherein various issues including party’s preparedness for the up-

coming assembly elections were discussed. The meeting also dis-cussed and finalized the second list of candidates that was later issued to press. Sources in the party revealed to KNS that Dr Farooq chaired the meeting that was attended by chief minister Omar Abdul-lah, party general secretary alai Mohammad Sagar, Qamar Ali Akhoon, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sardar Harbans Singh, Devender Singh Rana and Nasir Aslam Wani. The meeting wit-

nessed hectic deliberations on panels of candidates whose nom-inations are yet to be announced.A senior national conference leader told KNS that finishing touches were given to the list of candidates to be announced in the second phase, after the meet-ing evolved a consensus on the probable nominations for the remaining assembly segments. Pertinently, the party has already issued a list of 32 candidates re-peating its old guards in various constituencies. Meanwhile, party General Secretary Ali Moham-mad Sagar announced the second list of 14 candidates for the As-sembly Elections after the meet-ing was over.The Parliamentary Board under the Chairmanship of Dr. Farooq and in the presence of the Work-ing President Omar Abdullah cleared a list of 14 candidates, 13 Candidates for Jammu region and 1 Candidate for Kashmir region. From Uri, the party has nominated Mohammad Shafi Uri, while as from Surankote Peer Mushtaq Bukhari has been giv-en party mandate to contest the upcoming assembly elections. Khalid Najeeb Suhrawardy will contest from Doda, while as the party has nominated Dr Chaman Lal from Ramban. From Banihal Sajaad Shaheen will be contesting the elections, while as

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Dr. Farooq chairs NC parliamentary

board meetList of 14 candidates issued;

Mohammad Shafi to contest from Uri

Plane crashes in Taiwan More than 40 people killed

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Jul 23: A plane landing in stormy weather crashed outside an airport on a small Tai-wanese island late Wednesday, and the transport minister said 47 peo-ple were trapped and feared dead.Another 11 people were injured when the ATR-72 operated by Tai-wan’s TransAsia Airways crashed on Penghu, an island in the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China, Transport Minister Yeh Kuang-shih was quoted as saying by the government’s Central News Agen-

cy. The plane was arriving from Kaohsiung, a city in southern Tai-wan.The twin-engine turboprop plane crashed while making a second landing attempt with a total of 58 passengers and crew members aboard, according to Yeh.The news agency had earlier quoted a local fire chief as saying 51 people had been killed.The plane crashed in the village of Xixi outside the airport. Photos in local media showed firefighters us-

ing flashlights to look at wreckage in the darkness, and buildings and cars damaged by debris.About 200 military personnel were sent to help recover the people who were on the plane, Taiwanese Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Luo Shou-he said, according to the Central News Agency.The ministry said military vehicles and ambulances were rushing peo-ple to hospitals and an air force res-cue team was on standby

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New Delhi, July 23: The three interloc-utors on Jammu and Kashmir Wednes-day hoped that Narendra Modi Govern-ment after examining their report will initiate discussion on it either inside Parliament or beyond its boundar-ies. The trio in one voice welcome the statement of Minister of State for Home Kiran Rijju in which he said that no de-cision has been taken on the report sub-mitted by three interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir in 2011 by the Government of India and BJP Govt will welcome any on its contents. The head of the interlocutor’s panel, Dilip Padgounkar described the state-ment of MoS Home as, ‘better late than never’. “It is a significant step forward towards the resolution of Kashmir is-sue. Our report needs to be discussed and debated involving all the stakehold-ers,” Padgounkar told CNS adding that the statement is a welcome sign that indicates a positive mindset of the gov-ernment. Padgounkar lamented that UPA gov-ernment did not take any initiative in discussing the report. “Some people

criticized our report without reading it as they were ill-informed. Discussion and debate will clear the air and will help critics to understand our report,” he said. Woman interlocutor Professor Rad-ha Kumar told CNS it is a million dol-lar question that who when and how the government of India will initiate discussion on the report. “Though it is a welcome sign that government of In-dia at least has shown readiness to have healthy and informed discussion on our report, but there is a need to turn this idea into reality. We have already wasted much time and now the time has come for action and debate on the re-port should be initiated immediately,” Kumar said. Another interlocutor M.M.Ansari while talking to CNS said that it is for the government of India to initiate the discussion. “Our report is first of its kind which has suggested a way for-ward as far as Kashmir issue is con-cerned. Time has come that this report be debated and discussed at

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Suggestion of debate on interlocutors report

Srinagar, July: Ahead of Eid, the markets of Srinagar are witness-ing huge rush with the people complaining prices toughing sky sans any check.According to the KNS correspon-dent, the markets of summer capital are these days abuzz with the huge rush of shoppers being witnessed in the city centre. Re-ports maintained that people in large number are busy in buying interiors, furnishing and food products for the Eid celebrations. Talking to KNS, scores of people while complaining that the prices of several commodities are tough-ing sky at present, they stated that the authorities again seem to be in slumber over putting lid to such violations being exhibited openly in the markets at present.They stated that the food items are being sold without any price lists and that the shopkeepers seem busy in ‘looting’ people with their new marketing mantra and that is, “lena hae to lo’. People also stated that the market checking

squads remain absconding in the city, hence giving free hand for price violations. “Now this situ-ation has become unbearable for us. We are being taken for a ride and no measures are being taken to control the market inflations.”There are several others who are of the opinion that the market checking squads and the shop keepers are in ‘nexus’ to sell products at their own prices. “It is quite disappointing that at one time the authorities fix rates and make that public but now the situation on ground is different. Those rates, fixed by the govern-ment are never implemented on ground. Either the government is reluctant or is itself willing to sur-round people with such crises.”The shopkeepers, particularly those selling food products includ-ing veggies and fruits stated that they themselves get the products against the rates that are higher than the ones fixed by the govern-ment.

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Delhi, July 23 : Express-ing outrage at the behav-ior of some Members of Parliament, who force-fed an employee of the Maharashtra Sadan, in New Delhi, against his wishes and religious be-lief, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednes-day strongly protested against the Lok Sabha not given a chance to de-bate this serious issue of violating human dignity and personal liberties.According to a state-ment issued to KNS, the party president, who represents South Kash-mir in the Lok Sabha, and her colleague in the House, Tariq Hameed Karra, raised the issue in the parliament and presented a copy of a newspaper to the speak-er which

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I didn’t clear their ‘copied’ research titles: HoD

Srinagar July 23: The Research Scholars and other faculty mem-bers of the Zoology Department are up in arms against its Head of Department and have been staging continuous protests from past one week demanding the im-mediate removal of incumbent HoD. The faculty alleges that the behaviour of the incumbent HoD is not up to the mark as she acts as an autocrat in the department humiliating and insulting every-one from time to time. The faculty members who have boycotted the classes told CNS thatthe University has a system of rotating headship and last year in August Prof. Ulfat Jan was assigned the job of performing the assignment of heading the Department, but from day one the HoD displayed her autocrat-ic behaviour and showed utter disrespect towards senior faculty

members. “It is an ordinary thing for HoD to humiliate any one, any time. She has offended students, scholars, faculty and non-teach-ing staff,” a research scholar told CNS on condition of anonymity. The protesting faculty added that on the intervention of Dean Academic Affairs, the incumbent HoD held a meeting with the fac-ulty to bridge the widening gap and settle all the matter within the department, “but to our ut-ter surprise the HoD displayed arrogant behaviour and directed some faculty members to leave the meeting hall.” They said add-ing that even some top officials are fed-up with the functioning of the HOD. “The HOD is using the good offices to save her chair,” a research scholar said adding that she has failed to maintain cordial relations with her subordinates and students. They appealed the administra-tion to remove HoD Zoology im-mediately so

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Some seek mandate while others regularization

Srinagar, July 23: The supporters of National Conference Block Trea-surer Thursday staged a protest outside Chief Min-ister’s Gupkar residence demanding mandate in favour of Haji Nazir-u-Din Baba from Zadibal constituency. The supporters of Baba alleged that the incum-bent MLA from Zadibal Pir Afaq has miserably failed to take confidence of the local voters and there is a wide gap be-tween people and MLA. The protestors ac-cording to CNS carrying banners and placards demanded that National Conference high com-mand should not award mandate to incumbent MLA and it should repose faith in Haji Nazir-u-Din Baba who according to

protestors has done a lot for the local people and is still striving hard to ad-dress the problems of the people. All J&K Hospital De-velopment Fund Employ-ees Union on Wednesday held a peaceful demon-stration outside Chief Minister’s residence in Srinagar seeking imme-diate regularization of their services. The protesting male and female employees ac-cused the Government of indifference. “There are around 1300 employees working in various hos-pitals across the Valley and drawing salary from the hospital development fund. Some of the staff members have crossed the upper age limit and many are nearing it. The Government has failed to do anything substantial for regularizing

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2 including a cop arrestedPulwama, July 23,: The Pulwa-ma police claim to have busted a gang of impersonators posting as officials of Revenue Department and arrested two youth including a cop for duping the innocent per-sons for providing Kisan Credit Cards and other land related doc-uments. Police sources told CNS that they have received inputs that an inter-district gang is active in Pulwama and Shopian who af-ter acting as officials of Revenue Department are duping common people on daily basis. “This gang of impersonators

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Sky rocketing prices break backbone of customersAuthorities in slumber, black marketeers rule the roost

PDP protests force feeding of Maharashtra

employee

New Delhi July 23: For-eign Secretaries of India and Pakistan will meet on 25th of next month in Islamabad to discuss the way forward in bilateral ties. Briefing reporters in New Delhi today, External Affairs Ministry Spokes-

person Syed Akbaruddin said that Foreign Secre-tary Sujatha Singh had a telephonic conversation with her Pakistani coun-terpart and discussed how to move forward. He said, Ms Singh used the opportunity to raise

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Foreign Secretaries of India & Pak to meet on

Aug 25 in Islamabad

3 Interlocutors welcome it

Research scholars demand removal of HoD Zoology

Protests of different nature outside CM residence

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University of KashmirAdmission Notification No-1

It is notified for the information of all the candidates seeking admission to BA.,LL.B Five Year Integrated Course in the Fac-ulty of Law for the session 2014 that the candidates bearing entrance test Roll No’s given hereunder have been selected provisionally to the said course(in open merit and reserved categories) purely on the basis of their merit. The selection of the candidates is subject to the production of original marks certificate/s of qualifying examination, provisional, character, state subject and reserved category certificates for verification. The selected candidates should submit an affidavit duly attested by 1st Class Magistrate to the effect that he/she is neither on the rolls of any institution nor employed in any Govt/Semi-Govt. department nor has migrated from this university and is not enrolled in any other course in this university or any other university/institution. The reserved category candidates should also mention in the affidavit that in case their category certificate is not found valid by the competent authorities, their admission shall be liable to be cancelled. Candidates as have qualifying certificates from Open School Learning System shall have to obtain equivalence certificate/s from the J&K State Board of School Education and Academic Section of the University All the information including the marks of the qualifying examination submitted by the candidates online will be re-verified from their original certificates. The selected candidates are directed to complete their admission formalities latest by 10-08-2014 upto 4 p.m. failing which they shall have no claim over admission. The seats left vacant shall be filled up in accordance with the policy of the University. The candidates left out are advised to remain in touch with the Department. Open Merit & Reserved Categories: Entrance Roll No’s

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No.F(BA.LL.B/Adm-Notificaton-1)Law/14/ET-227Dated: 21-07-2014

Sd/- Prof. Mohammad Ayub

Head & Dean

Govt. College for WomenMoulana Azad Road, Srinagar - 190001 J&K

(NAAC Re-Accreditec! Grade 'A') NO:WC/1044 ' Dated:21.07.2014

SHORT TERM TENDER NOTICESealed tenders affixed with Rs.5/- revenue stamp are invited from original manufacturers./their dealers/A-class electrical contractors/reputed firms for supply of below mentioned item urgently required by Govt. College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar. The tenders on bidder's letter head should be addressed to Principal, Govt. College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar and should reach this office by or before 04/08/2014 up to 12.30 PM. The tenders shall be opened on the same day or any other day convenient to the undersigned in presence of the bidder or their authorized representative who may wish to be present.. The tenders should be accompanied with EMD in the form of CDR/FDR @2% of the quoted value pledged to the Principal, Government Women College, Srinagar. The self at-tested copy of Sales Tax registration and PAN shall be enclosed with the tender. S. No Particulars Quantity1. Supply of 75KVa, oil cooled, 3 phase, Digital Micro-controlled Servo Voltage Stabilizer having input of 150-470V (phase to phase) and 90-270V (phase to neutral) and Output of 400+l%V 01No (phase to phase) and 230±1%V (phase to neutral) suitable for 100% balanced/unbalanced load and 100% balanced /unbalanced supply with over voltage, under voltage, over load and short circuit protection. First filling of oil shall be 250-300 litres. (IS 2026 & 9815). Make AE/Servokon/CREST or any other equivalent ISO 9001-2008 manufacturer.Terms & Conditions1. Rates quoted shall be inclusive of all taxes F.O.R College.2. 90% payment shall be released against released against receipt of material.3. 10% payment shall be released after installation, testing and commissioning.4. EMD shall be released after completion of warranty/guarantee period of the manufacturer.5. Payment shall be released only after production of latest VAT clearance certificate.6. Rates shall be valid for 45days.7. Delwery period: 15 days.

DIPK:4149 Sd/-Principal Govt. College for Women Moulana Azad Road, Srinagar

Gist of this office NIT SL No. 30/R&B/Kbl/2014-15/2815-35 Dated: 17/ 07 /2014

For and On behalf of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir State I the Executive Engineer PWD (R<&B) Division Khanabal Anantnag, hereby invite sealed Tenders affixed with Revenue Stamp worth Rs.5/- (Rs. five only) from the approved/Registered/ PWD Contractors of the classes shown against each for the works as indicated hereunder:

s. No Name of Work Approximate Cost including Departmental Stores

E a r n e s t Money

Class of contractor

Period of completion

Cost of tender Document

Major Head of account

1 Construction of Wopzen Khoot road by way of Nallah muck filling and laying of RCC pipes

4.75 lacs 9500/- DEE Class only

15 Days 200/- 4059 Dis-trict Sector

2 Repairring of drain / Manholes at differ-ent spots of K.P. Road Km 2nd to Km 5th

2.15 lacs 4300/- " DEE Class only

15 Days 200/- Projectiza-tion

3 Providing and laying of WBM Grade I including laying of RCC pipes on Padden Batpora Raod (including laying of RCC pipes)

3.84 lacs 3840/- R e g d . Self Help Groups can only tender

15 Days 100/- 3054-M&R

4 Construction of Police Station link road at Serigafwara by way of providing and lay-ing of WBAA Grade I including laying of RCC spun pipes (including laying of RCC pipes)

4.14 lacs 8280/- DEE Class only

21 Days 200/- 3054-MAR 1

The tender documents shall be available from the office of undersigned upto 31/ 07/ 2014 upto 1400 hours Against Demand Draft equivalent to cost of tender document (Non refundable). " .The tenders should be posted through registered post or delivered in person, so as to reach the office of Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Division Khanabal on or before 02/ 08 / 2014 upto 2 PmFurther details can be had from the office of undersigned on all working days during office hours. Further the NIT can be viewed on the Website www.rnbkashmir.Com. The complete NIT / bidding documtent will be available on Website for purpose of downloading.DIPK: 4115 Sd/- Executive Engineer

Govt. College for WomenMoulana Azad Road, Srinagar - 190001 J&K

(NAAC Re-Accreditec! Grade 'A') NO:WC/1044 ' Dated:21.07.2014

SHORT TERM TENDER NOTICESealed tenders affixed with Rs.5/- revenue stamp are invited from original manufacturers./their dealers/A-class electrical contractors/reputed firms for supply of below mentioned item urgently required by Govt. College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar. The tenders on bidder's letter head should be addressed to Principal, Govt. College for Women, M.A. Road, Srinagar and should reach this office by or before 04/08/2014 up to 12.30 PM. The tenders shall be opened on the same day or any other day convenient to the undersigned in presence of the bidder or their authorized representative who may wish to be present.. The tenders should be accompanied with EMD in the form of CDR/FDR @2% of the quoted value pledged to the Principal, Government Women College, Srinagar. The self at-tested copy of Sales Tax registration and PAN shall be enclosed with the tender. S. No Particulars Quantity1. Supply of 75KVa, oil cooled, 3 phase, Digital Micro-controlled Servo Voltage Stabilizer having input of 150-470V (phase to phase) and 90-270V (phase to neutral) and Output of 400+l%V 01No (phase to phase) and 230±1%V (phase to neutral) suitable for 100% balanced/unbalanced load and 100% balanced /unbalanced supply with over voltage, under voltage, over load and short circuit protection. First filling of oil shall be 250-300 litres. (IS 2026 & 9815). Make AE/Servokon/CREST or any other equivalent ISO 9001-2008 manufacturer.Terms & Conditions1. Rates quoted shall be inclusive of all taxes F.O.R College.2. 90% payment shall be released against released against receipt of material.3. 10% payment shall be released after installation, testing and commissioning.4. EMD shall be released after completion of warranty/guarantee period of the manufacturer.5. Payment shall be released only after production of latest VAT clearance certificate.6. Rates shall be valid for 45days.7. Delwery period: 15 days.

DIPK:4149 Sd/-Principal Govt. College for Women Moulana Azad Road, Srinagar

Gist of this office NIT SL No. 30/R&B/Kbl/2014-15/2815-35 Dated: 17/ 07 /2014

For and On behalf of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir State I the Executive Engineer PWD (R<&B) Division Khanabal Anantnag, hereby invite sealed Tenders affixed with Revenue Stamp worth Rs.5/- (Rs. five only) from the approved/Registered/ PWD Contractors of the classes shown against each for the works as indicated hereunder:

s. No Name of Work Approximate Cost including Departmental Stores

E a r n e s t Money

Class of contractor

Period of completion

Cost of tender Document

Major Head of account

1 Construction of Wopzen Khoot road by way of Nallah muck filling and laying of RCC pipes

4.75 lacs 9500/- DEE Class only

15 Days 200/- 4059 Dis-trict Sector

2 Repairring of drain / Manholes at differ-ent spots of K.P. Road Km 2nd to Km 5th

2.15 lacs 4300/- " DEE Class only

15 Days 200/- Projectiza-tion

3 Providing and laying of WBM Grade I including laying of RCC pipes on Padden Batpora Raod (including laying of RCC pipes)

3.84 lacs 3840/- R e g d . Self Help Groups can only tender

15 Days 100/- 3054-M&R

4 Construction of Police Station link road at Serigafwara by way of providing and lay-ing of WBAA Grade I including laying of RCC spun pipes (including laying of RCC pipes)

4.14 lacs 8280/- DEE Class only

21 Days 200/- 3054-MAR 1

The tender documents shall be available from the office of undersigned upto 31/ 07/ 2014 upto 1400 hours Against Demand Draft equivalent to cost of tender document (Non refundable). " .The tenders should be posted through registered post or delivered in person, so as to reach the office of Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Division Khanabal on or before 02/ 08 / 2014 upto 2 PmFurther details can be had from the office of undersigned on all working days during office hours. Further the NIT can be viewed on the Website www.rnbkashmir.Com. The complete NIT / bidding documtent will be available on Website for purpose of downloading.DIPK: 4115 Sd/- Executive Engineer

Sunil Verma will fight elections from Udhampur. From Basohlithe party has nominated Devender Singh Bindu, from Kathua K.K. Bakshi will contest while as from Billawar the party has given mandate to Romi Khajuria. From Hiranagar the party has nomi-nated Chandu Ram, from Samba Satwant Kaur Dogra will contest while as from Bishnah Dr. Kamal Arora is the party candidate, from Suchet Garh T.S. Tony will contest the elections and from Raipur Domana Satpal Lakhotra is the party candidate. (KNS)

to transfer survivors to Taiwan’s main island if need-ed for treatment, the agency reported.The flight left Kaohsiung at 4:53 p.m. for Magong on Penghu, according to the head of Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration, Jean Shen. The plane lost contact with the tower at 7:06 p.m. after saying it would make a second landing attempt.Visibility as the plane approached was 1,600 meters (one mile), which met standards for landing, and two flights had landed before GE222, one at 5:34 p.m. and the other at 6:57 p.m., the aviation agency reported.But the Central News Agency, citing the county fire department, said it appeared heavy rain reduced visi-bility and the pilot was forced to pull up and make the second landing attempt.Taiwan was battered by Typhoon Matmo early Tuesday morning, and the Central Weather Bureau warned of heavy rain through the evening, even after the center of the storm had moved west to mainland China.Shen said the plane was 14 years old.In October 2013, a Lao Airlines ATR-72 crashed during a heavy storm as it approached Pakse Airport in southern Laos, killing all 49 people on board.

all forums involving all the stake holders,” he said adding that ball is now in government’s court. Pertinently, on Tuesday while replying to a ques-tion by Congress MP Sashi Tharoor, Minister of State for Home Kiran Rijiju said, "the government has not taken any decisions on the report. Government will welcome an informed debate on the contents of the re-port," he said in a written reply in Lok Sabha.The three interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir sub-mitted their report to the then Union Home Minister P Chidambaram in October 2011 laying down a road map for the government to address all issues pertain-ing to the state. The report was prepared by a team comprising noted journalist Dilip Padgaonkar, for-mer Information Commissioner M M Ansari and aca-demician Radha Kumar. This panel was formed after 2010 stone-pelting crisis in which nearly 120 people died. (CNS)

“How could we sell the products at the fixed rates when we get them much higher than the actual?,” asked the vegetable seller of Lal Chowk. (KNS)

carried the report of Shiv Sena MPs from Maharash-tra forcing an employee to eat against his wishes.The matter evoked protests within the House and a demand was made for a full-fledged debate on this issue. But, after the speaker allowed only one mem-ber from the opposition to speak on this inglorious incident the entire opposition walked out along with the PDP parliamentarians.Mehbooba, later, said while it was disturbing that the religious freedom of an individual had been breached by none other than the representatives of the people, who are supposed to be the guardians of everybody’s rights, the issues involved in this episode are of wider concern.She said even if it was not a Muslim observing Ramzan fast nobody has the right to force-feed some-one against his wishes. Mehbooba said the parlia-mentarians have set a very bad precedence which, unfortunately, was taken very lightly by the House. She said her party is in the forefront of the fight for human rights, civil liberties and individual dignity and would continue to raise voice against any inhu-man and intolerant behaviour. (KNS)

that department could function normally. When contacted HoD Zoology Prof Ulfat Jan told CNS that some research scholars are spewing ven-om against her because she has not cleared their re-search papers. “To check the menace of copy paste research titles, I constituted an expert committee which reported that most of the research scholars have repeated the old material and have indulged in fraud. I simply told them to be innovative and come up with their own research and the result is in front of all. They are fuming and want me out from the de-partment,” Jan said. She further added that all these research scholars are her students and they don’t have guts to face her. (CNS)

the issue of ceasefire violation along the Line of Con-trol.The spokesperson said, during the conversation, Ms Singh said incidents of this nature will impede thepositive work that the political leaders of both the countries wish to undertake. She also reiterated that meaningful cooperation be-tween the two countries cannot take place alongside violence and the sound of bullets on the border. Mr. Akbaruddin said that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity on the Line of Control is one of the most important Confidence Building Measures between the two countries.A similar announcement about the meeting between the the two Foreign Secretaries was also made from Islamabad after telephonic conversation.An understanding that the Foreign Secretaries of the two countries will be in touch to see how to move for-ward on bilateral relations had been reached during the visit of Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in New Delhi in May to attend the swearing-in of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

their services in these hospitals,” President of the Union Nisar Ahmad Mir told CNS. The protestors after given assurance of redressal by police and administrative officials dispersed peaceful-ly. (CNS)

materialism and continue their good work for the whole year, let alone in Ramadan, to win the blessings of almighty. He stated that in this holy month, the re-ligious places like Masjids and Shrines are full of dev-otees who take leads to help people, adding, but such activities should continue so that the aim of Ramadan is fulfilled to its core.Mirwaiz stated that our society was encountering several social problems which need to be addressed through vigorous reforms. He stated that such social reforms should start from home where parents should inculcate better teachings to their wards based on Is-lamic values. (KNS)

resident of Nawagabra, Karnah. The injured was if-ted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.In another accident, a Maruti car bearing registra-tion number JK01N/9932 driven by Shakeel Ahmed Magray son of Ghulam Nabi resident of Thune col-lided with a Figo car bearing registration number JK16/2485 resulting in injuries to the Maruti car driv-er. He was shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard. (KNS)

possessed all important stamps of the officials and they even have acquired all other items necessary for their. They even prepared documents for the people to help them acquire Kisan Credit Card from the Jammu and Kashmir Bank,” Station House Of-ficer Pulwama told CNS adding that for preparing fake land related documents these imposters used to get Rs 15,000 to 20,000. SHO Pulwama Reyaz Ahmed further said that they laid a trap and arrested a daily wager work-ing as computer operator in Revenue Department. Identifying him as Inamul Haq Malik son of Hasan Malik resident of Balpora Shopian, the police offi-cial said that during sustained interrogation the

arrestee divulged useful information and revealed the names of culprits involved operating this gang. “We have also arrested a Jammu Kashmir Armed Police constable Shafi Zargar son of Gani Zargar resident of Aglar Kandi and recovered some fake documents from his possession,” he said adding that the accused constable posted at Tehsil Office Pulwama had prepared an Officer’s card for him-self. “We have registered a case vide FIR number 172/2014 under section 467,468,471 of RPC and more arrests are expected in coming days,” he said. “The police is further enquiring from the arrest-ed persons and more clues are likely to come on surface about their past money deals of duping the innocent persons by impersonating as government officers,” he added. (CNS)

Srinagar, July 23, CNS: Agitated protestors dis-rupted the movement of traffic after the news about the murder of a local man spread in Hy-derpora. Police sources told CNS that the blood soaked body of one Muhammad Yousuf Bangroo resident of Hyderpora Srinagar was recovered by people at Kralpora Chadoora during morning hours on Wednesday. Police said that the brother of the deceased namely Mu-hammad Abdullah Bang-roo was also found in se-rious condition by locals who was later shifted to SKIMS for treatment. “Abdullah is an import-ant eyewitness and we will record his statement once he regains his con-science,” a police official told CNS adding that the injured fellow is out of danger. Meanwhile, the son of the deceased told CNS that his father was mur-dered by three brokers and his uncle (Abdullah) will expose them once he regains conscience. “The three brokers threatened my father of dire conse-quences on mobile phone last night. We had some land dispute with these brokers and my father and uncle had gone to Kralpora to meet these men,” Mubashir said adding that police should arrest all these brokers. Locals at Hyderpora staged a massive pro-test and demanded im-mediate arrest of the

murderers. To pacify the protestors top police and administrative officials reached on spot while National Conference MLA Nasir Aslam Wani assured people that cul-prits will be booked with-out any delay. After the assurances given by police and MLA, the protestors dispersed peacefully. (CNS)

Hyderpora man murdered in

Kralpora, brother seriously injured

Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR | THURSDAY 24. 07 .2014

Says J&K has witnessed

un-precedent growth, dev.

during present regime

BRANWAR, JULY23: Reiterating Governments resolve to ensure equita-ble development of all the regions and sub-regions of the state, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Mr. Abdul Ra-him Rather today said that the state under the leadership of Mr Omar Abdullah is passing through an unprecedent-ed era of progress in all the spheres of life . He said development of back-

ward and remote areas has remained the main focus of government’s policy frame work and planning parameters.

Addressing a series of public meetings at Sheikhpora, Neegoo, Jabad and Branmwar villages in Chadoora tehsil, Mr. Rather said that the government has brought the administra-tion at the door steps of the common people, add-ing that creation of new administrative units in length and breadth of the state will go a long way in this regard. ”Creation of administrative units at the doorsteps of peo-ple will ensure quick and appropriate redressal of their grievances,” Mr. Rather maintained. He said the present govern-ment has embarked on

a well planned strategy to bring improvement in all sectors on mod-ern lines, adding that all available resources are being pooled to fructify these plans as per the urges and aspirations of the people.

The Minister also took stock of the prob-lems of the people in these areas and re-viewed the pace of devel-opment works. Taking stock of Water facili-ties in Wadbal Brenwar and construction of ap-proach road up to Chak Suriyar, the Minister said that the estimates for these works will be prepared on war foot-ing basis. He assured the people that Chowdhary Kohl will be revived to augment irrigation facili-ties in the area.

SRINAGR, JULY 23: Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mr. Mubrak Gul today inaugurated Eidgah Park con-structed at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.31 crore. The park has been developed by the J&K Housing Board.

The Speaker was accompanied by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr. Rohit Kansal, Sec-retary Waqaf Board, Mr. G. M. Rather, Secretary Assembly Mr. M. Ramzan, Special Secretary Assembly, Mr. M. R. Singh, Joint Commissioner Srinagar Munici-pal Corporation(SMC) and other senior officers of Police, J&K Housing Board, Floriculture, JK-PCC, PDD, Revenue, PHE, Waqaf Board, Assembly Secretariat, R&B, and LAWDA.

Speaking on the occasion, the Speaker said that it was a long pending demand of the people of

the area, which fulfilled due to the efforts of the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who had shown serious concern during the last budget session and sufficient funds have been earmarked for the develop-ment of Eidgah project. He said efforts are afoot to make the Ei-dgah constituency a model one of the Srinagar district.Mr. Gul said that the directions have already been given to the R&B depart-ment for mecademization of Saki-dafar-Rathpora road on war-foot-ing basis. He asked the J&K Bank Limited authorities to donate a see-saw and other related things for Eidgah park.The Speaker con-gratulated the people on the Eve of Jumat-ul-Vida, Shab-i-Qadr, Eid-ul-Fitr and hoped that these festivals will be harbinger for welfare of the people of the State. Earlier, the Speaker inspected various ongoing developmental

works of Eidgah project includ-ing construction work of Eidgah prayer ground.He directed the executing agency JKPCC to start immediate face lifting of Mim-ber Sharief of Eidgah and ensure the completion of levelling of the ground within two days positively.He also asked the SMC and PDD departments to ensure the func-tioning of existing street lights on the eve of Jumat-ul-Vida, Shab-i-Qadr, Eid-ul-Fitr, besides proper sanitation around the masques and prayer grounds.Mr. Gul directed the Waqaf Board Au-thorities to ensure public ad-dress system and cleanliness in and around the prayer ground. Later, the Speaker convened a Divisional level officers meeting and reviewed the arrangements finalized for the auspicious festi-vals Jumat-ul-Vida, Shab-i-Qadr, Eid-ul-Fitr in the valley.

SRINAGAR, JULY 23: To ensure smooth movement of traffic and to discourage gridlocks along Residency Road and M.A Road, Traffic Police, Srinagar issued traffic plan for the upcoming days till Eid-ul-Fitr.

Accordingly, no passenger vehicle shall be allowed to ply on Residency Road from Radio Kashmir upto Hari Singh High Street on one side and along Moulana Azad Road from SRTC Crossing to Jehangir Chowk on the other side except Emergency and duty vehicles from July 24, 2014 till Eid-ul-Fitr prayer.

Besides, no 407 vehicle shall be allowed on Residen-cy Road and Moulana Azad Road from July 25, 2014. However the passenger vehicles moving on Residency Road shall be diverted via Radio Kashmir crossing to-wards Abdullah bridge, Rajbagh, Lal Mandi, Shargari, Exhibition.

The vehicles which have to move from Batmaloo to-wards MA Road shall be diverted at Jehangir Chowk, Old Secretariat, Tankipora, Habba Kadal, Barbar Shah, Baba Dharam Das route and at Maisuma interior. At Baba Dharam Das, the vehicles bound for Hazratbal and Soura shall take left turn and vehicles bound for Nishat, Shalimar shall proceed towards Kohankhan Dalgate-Badyari Chowk and onwards.

The general public is requested to pool in their ve-hicles so that the traffic pressure on the city roads is reduced.The shopkeepers will not be allowed to park their vehicles in front of their shops.

SRINAGAR, JULY 23: Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma has called upon the func-tionaries of Communication & Capac-ity Development Unit (CCDU) and Wa-ter & Sanitation Support Organization (WSSO) to adopt pro-active approach in generating greater awareness & knowledge about safe drinking water and water hygiene behaviours among the masses, so that water borne diseas-es are prevented.

Chairing a meeting of officers which was convened here to review the func-tioning of CCDU, the Minister said that Central Government has launched a nationwide campaign to educate the masses about the water sanitation and judicious use of water, for this pur-pose a separate wing namely CCDU has been created for each State. This component of National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) has been mandated to educate the masses about the water usages and water sanitation through various means. He empha-sized the need for expeditious imple-

mentation of this programme in every nook and corner of the State to achieve its real objective.

Stressing the need for stepping up campaign through news papers, Elec-tronic media and seminars and similar other means, the Minister directed for active involvement of credible NGOs, social organizations, educational in-stitutions and above all Panchayati Raj Institutions in this noble cause. He said all water borne diseases can be prevented by consumption of safe drinking water, provided the public is educated properly for water sani-tation and hygienic behaviours. He said Government of India allocates sizeable funds every year for the pur-pose and all those associated with this programme must make their best efforts to achieve the desired goals, said the Minister.While brief-ing the Minister about the initiatives taken by the organization, the Com-missioner/Secretary PHE, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, who is also Chairman of the CCDU and WSSO.

Rather asks people to thwart designs of divisive forces

Speaker inaugurates Rs. 2.31 cr Eidgah Park Traffic plan for smooth plying of vehicles in Sgr city

Sham directs CCDU functionaries to create greater awareness about water sanitation

SRINAGAR, JULY, 23: Mian Altaf Ahmad, Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, called on Mr. N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at the Raj Bhavan.Besides environmental is-sues, the Governor and Mian Altaf Ahmad reviewed the cur-rent status of the Srinagar-Sonamarg road and the pending forest clearances for the projected Zojila Tunnel project.

The Governor and Mian Altaf also discussed matters re-lating to the recent incidents at Baltal and the need to ensure smooth conduct of the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra-2014.

Sanjay Saraf calls on GovernorSRINAGAR, JULY 23: Mr. Sanjay Saraf, National President

(Yuva), Lok Janshakti Party, called on Mr. N.N. Vohra, Gov-ernor, here at the Raj Bhavan.Mr. Saraf discussed issues re-lating to protection of migrant property in the Valley and Prime Minister’s Rehabilitation Package for return of Kash-miri Pandits to the Valley. He also apprised the Governor about the problems and issues relating to development of Habbakadal Assembly Constituency of Srinagar in Kashmir.

M.Y. Tarigami meets GovernorSRINAGAR, JULY 23: Mr. M.Y. Tarigami, Member of J&K

Legislative Assembly, called on Mr. N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at the Raj Bhavan today.Mr. Tarigami spoke to the Governor about the obtaining political environment, trans-border factors, the forthcoming Elections to the State Leg-islature and the high importance of maintaining peace and normalcy in the State.

Mian Altaf calls on Governor

SRINAGAR, JULY 23– Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Wednes-day emphasised for time-lining the clearance of issues relating to granting Autonomous status to Islamia College, Srinagar and Government College for Women, Parade, Jammu as also drafting of Act for the two Cluster Univer-sities in the State. He asked the Higher Education Department to fast track the matter and to finalize the cases in a time bound manner.

The Chief Minister di-rected for taking on board the two Vice Chancellors of Universities of Kashmir and Jammu for finalizing the Autonomous status of the two colleges. He said the issues should be sorted out in the meeting to be chaired by Higher Education Min-ister. He also said that the Higher Education Minister should chair the meeting of all Vice Chancellors of the Universities in the State to formulate the draft Act for the two Cluster Universities before Law Department is asked to vet the same.

The Chief Minister was speaking in the 2nd meeting of the State Higher Education Council (SHEC) held here today under his chairmanship. The Minister for Higher Education, Mohammad Akbar Lone, Chief Secretary, Mo-hammad Iqbal Khandey, Principal Secretary, Planning, B. R. Sharma, Vice Chancellors of Universities of Kashmir, Jammu, Central Univer-

sity, Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Islamia University of Science and Technol-ogy, Awantipora, Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education and other members of the Council were present in the meeting.

The Chief Minister who is also Chancellor of the Higher Education Council received brief

on various aspects relating to the functioning of Council as also those pertaining to the implemen-tation of various educational pro-grammes in the State.

In a power point pre-sentation, Commissioner Secre-tary, Higher Education, Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad explained the items listed in the agenda and gave overview of the action taken

on decisions of 1st meeting of the Council. He dwelt in detail about the creation of Universities by conversion of colleges in a cluster, infrastructural grants to Universi-ties, new model colleges, upgrada-tion of existing colleges to model colleges, new technical colleges, faculty requirement, faculty im-provement, vocational education, management information system, support to polytechnics and other related matters.

The meeting discussed recast state higher education plan, financial and physical components, MMER grants, ca-pacity building, consultation and training, data collection and compiling, mission direc-torate, submission of DPRs to MHRD, delegation of powers, research, innovation and qual-ity improvement in Univer-sities, matters pertaining to JK institute of mathematical sciences and grant of Autono-mous status to degree colleges in the State.

Autonomus status to two collegesOmar directs early clearance of related issues

Directs for ensuring adequate supply of power, water during Jumat-ul-Vida, Shab-i-Qadr, Eid-ul-Fitr

DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITAL ENGINEERINGOFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (ELECTRIC)

Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical SciencesSoura Srinagar

Notice inviting E-tenders (Re-Tender- 1st)NIT NO: SIMS/HEE/E/ET/14 of 2014-15 Dated: 19/07/2014

For and on behalf of Governor J&K State, E-teders are invited from registered ‘A’ class Electrical contractors regis-tered with competent Authority/ PDD for following work:

S.No Name of the work Amount CDR Amount

Cost of tender document

Time of completion

1 A) Providing, fixing of lighting points, circuit wire, DB Box, LED Batten, tube fisture lights and other allied acces-sories for renovation/up gradation of stair case leading to ward Block Area i.e. Ward 1 to 7 and 1A to 7A at SKIMS Soura.B) Providing, fixing of lighting points, LED Batten, tube fixture lights and other allied accessories for renova-tion/up gradation of stair case leading to Paying Ward Area ground floor to 5-P at SKIMS Soura

Rs. 8.56 Lacs

Rs. 17,200/-

Rs. 500/- 45 days

Bid forms and other details can be obtained from web site jktemders.gov.in from 05.08.2014 to 12.08.2014 (up to 4:00PM)

SIMS 139/Xen/E/N-14/2014-1095-1103, 535-D Executive Engineer(E)Dated: 19/07/2014

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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Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer

Make recruitment process simpler

and faster

“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”

Quote of the day

Ernest Hemingway

Unbearable delays in recruitment of edu-cated youth in state sector are causing enormous concerns

as it takes one to four years from advertisement of posts to final selection. After that a new ordeal starts for the se-lected candidates who have to undergo a tortuous period when their antecedents are verified by police and other investigating agencies. If ev-ery thing goes well and if no stay is ordered by any court, the candidates join their du-ties after wasting their talent, energy and money for about five years. It is unfortunate that from political leadership to bureaucracy at the helm of affairs are insensitive and do not understand the pain and agony of these educated youth. The procedures of selection are lengthy, time consuming and exhaustive. Despite the repeated announcements and claims made by present coali-tion to fill up about one lac va-cant posts on fast track basis, the selection process is still go-ing on on snail pace. No body seems to be serious to remove bottle-necks in selection and make it candidate friendly. Except hollow and tall claims, baseless assurances, nothing is emerging in favour of edu-cated youths. There are vari-ous posts for which even viva has been conducted, but the results are awaited for more than three years now. How can govt. be so insensitive and how can it expect that people particularly youth will stand by it? The number of educated has gone beyond eight lac and it is a daunting task to provide employment opportunity to ev-erybody in state sector. How-ever, at least govt. can take concrete steps to make the em-ployment procedure easy so that at least one lac youth can be accommodated and saved from frustration and agoniz-ing days of being unemployed. The only way this can happen is to make employment pro-cess faster and time-bound. If this is not done, even after next assembly elections , the existing one lac vacancies will remain unfilled and the num-ber of educated unemployed youth would go up with every passing year.