Glimpses of Future Price ` 2.00 Pages : 12 DAILY www.glimpsesoffuture.in JAMMU TUESDAY | MAY 5, 2015 | VOL. 30 | NO. 123 | REGD. NO. : JM/JK 118/15 /17 | E-mail : [email protected] | epaper.glimpsesoffuture.in Seat of Govt setto function in Srinagar from today SRINAGAR, May 4: Darbar Move, seat of the Government, including the offices of Governor, Chief Minister, his cabinet colleagues and bureaucrats, is all set to start functioning in the summer capital, Srinagar, from tomorrow for next six months. Meanwhile, hundreds of workers, mostly outside painters, were busy cleaning and painting footpaths and roads while security forces and state police deployed additional personnel while traffic police announced a traffic plan for the darbar move. The seat of the government was closed on April 24 at winter capital, Jammu after functioning from there for six months. Similarly the offices will function from Srinagar for next six months. Hundreds of trucks were used to shift the official record from Jammu to Srinagar. Similar was the case when offices shifted from Srinagar to Jammu in October-November last year. Similarly, crores of rupees are being spent on TA and DA of employees who shifts alongwith the darbar move. The divisional authorities were busy for the past several months to repair and renovate the official and private accommodation for employees. Civil Secretariat, which houses the office of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, his cabinet colleagues, all bureaucrats, was given a face lift. The ground and first floor of the secre- News Digest GOC 15 Corps calls on Governor Srinagar, May 04: Lt. Gen. Subrata Saha, GOC, 15 Corps, called on Mr. N.N. Vohra, Governor, here at the Raj Bhavan today. In an hour long meeting Lt. Gen. Saha briefed the Governor about the emerging internal and external security situation and the steps being taken for the smooth conduct of the ensuing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. Chief Minister meets Governor DELHI, MAY 04: Mufti Mohd. Sayeed, Chief Minister, called on N.N. Vohra, Governor, yesterday. In the course of their extended interaction, the Governor and the Chief Minister discussed various important issues, including matters relating to the forthcoming Amarnathji Yatra. Man hangs self in Diagana Jammu, May 4: A man today committed suicide by allegedly hanging himself in Dagiana. Police said that Manpreet Singh son of Jagir Chand of Diagana Camp was found hanging from the hook of the ceiling fan at his residence. The family members shifted See MAN on page 11 SPO killed in road mishap Jammu, May 4: A Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir was today killed in a road mishap in Mishri Wala area. Police said that the SPO namely Romeshwar Singh son of Suraj Singh of Mishri Wala was riding motorbike which was hit by a See SPO on page 11 Missing man found dead in Awantipora Srinagar May 04: Awantipora police recovered the body of missing person who had gone in a nearby jungle to collect wild Mushroom from the jungle. The body of a missing person Ghulam Mohammad Bhat @ Mum Bhat son of Ali Mohammad Bhat resident of Koil See MISSING on page 11 Weather JAMMU CYM K Maximum : 35.1 Degree Minimum : 19.0 Degree KASHMIR Maximum : 24.5 Degree Minmum 8.8 Degree Today`s Weather Forecast JAMMU:MAINLY CLEAR SKY.MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WILL BE AROUND 35 DEG CEL Today`s Weather Forecast SRINAGAR: MAINLY CLEAR SKY.MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WILL BE AROUND 25 DEG CEL. tariat was also affected in devastating flood in September last year, damaging record and furniture. A correspondent who visited Moulana Azad road saw workers and painters busy giving final touch to roads and footpaths. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) had put into service hundreds of sweepers to clean the road, which will be used by ministers and bureaucrats to reach secretariat from their official and private residences. A number of flower pots could be seen on both sides of the footpaths. Besides Road Opening Party (ROP), additional paramilitary forces and state police personnel had been deployed in the civil lines to keep a close watch and thwart any attempt to cause disturbance. Security forces, holding auto- matic weapons, could be seen deployed on the last floor of the secretariat besides on watch towers keeping a close watch on main road and from others sides with the help of binoculars. Foot patrolling has also been intensified by security forces in the areas adjacent to secretariat. In 90s militants were targeting civil secretariat by firing rockets and rifle grenades . Darbar Move is the name given to the bi-annual exercise of shifting the secretariat and all other government offices from capital city to another in the Jammu and Kashmir, which is the only state in the country having two capitals. The tradition was started during Dogra rule in 1872 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh though it evoked opposition by people who alleged that it costs crores of rupees to state exchequer annually. A number of attempts were made in the past to suspend the darbar move which evoked mixed response from the people in the state. People from Jammu opposed the move as large number of people from Kashmir valley and Ladakh region shifts to Jammu during winter when valley is facing harsh winter and shortage of essentials. Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had once said darbar should function from Srinagar during winter when people need the help from the government because of snowfall, power cuts and shortage of essentials. Similarly, he said, offices should function from Jammu in summer when the mercury goes up there. (AGENCIES) Share Nepal's pain, hope it bounces back soon: PM NEW DELHI, May 4 compassion inspires one to rebuild lives. India has deployed massive resources, including military forces, for rescue and relief operations in Nepal. Modi also said the world is going through "turmoil" and added the teachings of Lord Buddha can show the way out. "Violence is at its peak. Major part of the world is soaked in blood....People are baying for each other's blood. In this situation of bloodshed, where will the message of compassion come from? The only resort is Lord Buddha and his teachings," the Prime Minister said. He cited how Buddha, who was born as a prince, renounced the wordly things like power and wealth to seek salvation through spiritualism 2500 years back. "Some people think power and prosperity are good enough to solve all problems.... But Lord Buddha renounced all these to seek greater powers through love and compassion for welfare of humanity. This thought is not small. He must have been having big conviction and Sharing the "pain" of quake-devastated Nepal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hoped that the "beloved brother" bounces back quickly from its current crisis even as he observed that the task of recovery was long and arduous. "We should share the pain and wipe the tears of people of Nepal," Modi said while referring to the devastation caused in the birthplace of Lord Buddha on the occasion of his birth anniversary. He was addressing a gathering here on 'Buddha Purnima' where oneminute silence was observed in memory of those killed in the massive earthquake in Nepal and India. "The birthplace of Lord Buddha, our beloved brother Nepal is going through a massive crisis. People of Nepal have to bear this difficult situation. It is difficult to imagine how long and arduous this journey will be. We share the pain of the people of Nepal. Let us pray to Lord Buddha that they get new strength," he said. .. Invoking Lord Buddha, he said his teaching of See SHARE on page 11 J&K Govt not Mufti asks BRO to prioritize maintenance of Jammu-Srinagar Nat’l Highway to issue PRC Calls for repair of Thanamandi-Buffliaz stretch on Mughal Road to provide alternate connectivity at school level ‘No controversy; State Subjects to be issued as per legal procedure’ Srinagar, May 4: The Jammu and Kashmir government Monday sought to put at rest the controversy over issuing Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) at school level saying it will follow the legal procedure and certificates would not be issued at educational institutions. “There is no controversy. We will issue the state subject certificates according to the legal procedure only and PRCs would not be issued at the school level,” Minister for Roads and Buildings, Altaf Bukhari told reporters here. Bukhari said the government had taken the decision not to issue the certificates at the school level after receiving complaints and it wanted to streamline the system. “Ours is a new government and we may be a little inexperienced. So there may be some aberration, but we do not want to do anything which is against the law. There were complaints about the issuance of such certificates, so we thought to streamline the procedure, “he said. “Some officer might have suggested that we should distribute them at the school level, so we gave it a thought. Some 40-50 certificates distributed, but they were issued by the proper issuing authority,” Bukhari said. “Law will not be subverted. Let us put this controversy to rest. There is no such scheme there will be nothing like that. (And) we do not want to give state subject certificates to the people who are not state subjects,” he said. However, Bukhari said the government checked the PRCs which were issued at a function in Jammu by a BJP MLA and found them right. “We have checked those certificates which were issued at a function and found that they have been issued by the respective tehsildars and deputy commissioners. Yes, they were distributed by someone, but there is no controversy,” he said. The minister also said there was a perfect coordination between the coalition partners and PDPled government would work for betterment of the state. “There is perfect coordination between the PDP and the BJP. We are two parties with two (different) ideologies and have come together for the betterment of the state. And we are governing on the agenda of the people,” he said. (PTI) NEW DELHI, MAY 4: Lt. Gen. R. M. Mittal, Director General, Border Roads Organization (BRO), called on Minister Mufti Chief Mohammad Sayeed, here this morning and discussed various issues pertaining to the maintenance of National Highways (NHWs) and other important roads looked after by BRO. Last week, Mufti Sayeed had met the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, in which, among other things, he had highlighted the need for urgent repairs of NH I-A. During his meeting with DG BRO, Mufti Sayeed highlighted the issue relating to the mainte- of Jammu-Srinagar nance National Highway, which is presently in a critical condition. He stressed upon the need to prioritize its upkeep by putting a proper maintenance manage- ment plan in place, keeping in view that it is the only all-weather surface link between J&K and the rest of the country. The Chief Minister desired BRO to carry out urgent repairs on NH 1-A to make it roadworthy, in view of the coming tourist season. Mufti Sayeed said that since four-lanning of the National Highway is going to take some time, BRO should maintain the Highway till its widening from Jammu to Srinagar is completed. The Chief Minister said due to dilapidated condition of National Jammu-Srinagar Highway, it frequently breaks down even during minor spells of rains, leaving people stranded. He specifically referred to the stretch from Ramban to Banihal which leads to closure for several days together, affecting movement of people and essential supplies to the Kashmir valley. See MUFTI ASKS on page 11 Man shot dead by militants in Hazratbal Srinagar, May 4: Suspected militants today shot dead a person inside his house in Hazratbal area on the outskirts of Srinagar, police said. Abdul Ahad Dar, a resident of Astan Mohalla locality of Hazratbal, was shot by two unidentified gunmen inside his house, the police said. Dar, who was working in the Mechanical wing at Rainawari hospital, was rushed to Soura medical institute where he succumbed to injuries. The gunmen fled the scene after shooting Dar and a hunt has been launched to nab them, the police said. No militant outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the incident. Couple held for brutal killing of young girl 4 youths killed in ‘Husband, wife allegedly chopped off body parts into pieces, dumped them into a septic tank’ GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 4: With the arrest of a woman and her husband, police on Sunday claimed to have worked out a mysterious missing case of a 23 year old girl who was found to be ‘brutally murdered’ here by a couple. According to the police, Vaishno Devi wife of Sher Singh Jaral of Swena Chanani in Udhampur approached police Gandhi Nagar with complaint that their daughter namely Shivani Jaral (23) has gone missing from her rented accommodation at Sanjay Nagar. Following the complaint, police started investigation and sounded alert all the police stations. However, on May 2 the mother of the victim girl gave a written application in police station accusing Sunil Kumar son of Gyanu Kumar of Chinore and his wife Rajni Devi in alleged kidnapping and illegal confinement of her daughter. Based on the fresh claim by the victim family, a case under FIR Number 105 of 2015 under section 364 of RPC was registered and police a team led by SHO Gandhi Nagar Inspector Paramjit Singh conducted raid the house of the allegedly accused persons and arrested the couple. After thorough and in-depth questioning, police said, the accused persons made stunning revelation that the girl has been killed. “Her See COUPLE on page 11 separate road accidents Jammu, May 4: Four youths were killed and eight others injured in separate road accidents in Jammu, Kishtwar and Kathua districts, police said today. Two persons died and another injured when the motorcycle on which they were riding hit a divider while negotiating a curve at Sidhra on the outskirts of Jammu last evening, they said. Locals rushed the trio to hospital where doctors declared two of them as brought dead, they said, adding the deceased have been identified as Narinder Sharma (21) and Chanchal Singh (20). In second mishap, two persons died on the spot and another injured when the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge near Kishtwar town in the district yesterday, they said. The deceased have been identified as Sajjad Hussain (25) and Muzaffar (24), police said adding the injured were hospitalised. In the third accident, six passengers were injured when a bus in which they were travelling hit a truck parked on wrong side of the road at Thien area in Kathua district last evening. Cases have been registered in connection with the three accidents and further investigations are on, police said. PTI Mufti Govt Cracks Down on Forest Land Grabbers in Jammu Govt to charter planes for ANIL BHATT JAMMU | MAY 04: Under fire for failure to stop massive grabbing of thousands of acres of forest land in the lower Shivalik range here, Jammu and Kashmir government has set up a demarcation committee for cracking down on the "heavyweight encroachers". As per the forest department, 14,345 hectares of forest land had been encroached upon with 9,463.39 hectares in Jammu and 4877.62 hectares in Kashmir. "We are going on offensive against the encroachers of forest lands in a big way. We will start from top and heavy weight land grabbers in Jammu. We will not spare anyone", State Forest Minister Bali Bhagat told PTI here today. The Forest Minister assured that a committee has been set up and demarcation process is going on. "I have instructed them to start from heavy weight and influential people," he said. There have been reports of massive encroachment of forest land by influential people in Sunjwan, Bathindi, Raika and Sidhra areas in Jammu district during the last two decades and huge forest lands were grabbed and sold by the politically influential to those wanting to set up colonies. A five member panel headed by the Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu would deal with the encroachment and eviction of forest lands in Sunjwan, Bathindi, Raika and Sidhra areas in Jammu. "Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of following Committee headed by the Chief Conservator of Forests, (S&D), J&K, Jammu to conduct the demarcation of the identified disputed locations in the context of J&K Forest (Conservation) Act 1997", Commissioner-Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department (GAD), M A Bukhari said in a government order. The members of panel include Divisional Forest Officer; Regional Director, Survey & Land Records; Divisional Forest Officer, Demarcation; Director, Land Management and Jammu Development Authority. Bukhari said that the panel would ascertain the status of land and delineation of forest land from others to avoid the encroachments on the forest land. "It will get the demarcation conducted on the identified locations and finalize its report and recommendations within a period of two months", he said. Expressing concern over the encroachments of forest lands, the Forest minister said, "Even the record of these forest lands seems to have been destroyed. This is serious thing. This is deliberate and there might be involvement of po- litical class." The state Forest Minister reiterated the commitment of the government in retrieving back the encroached forest land and said that the forest department has fixed a target of retrieving 5,000 hectares by March 2016. The directions have been conveyed to the officers to check the smuggling of timber in the area, he added. "To generate more revenue by the forest department collection centres for minor forest produce, establishment of furniture and forest industry etc are in offing", he added. The government has issued notices to 90 people to vacate 1,792.65 hectares of encroached forest land in Poonch district of the state. "Around nine acres of forest land have been retrieved from 19 people since 2010 and 35 such cases are pending before the court of law," he said. "533.40 hectares of forest land is under See MUFTI GOVT on page 11 low-cost air travel for tourists NEW DELHI, May 4: Jammu and Kashmir government plans to run chartered planes on DelhiJammu and Delhi-Srinagar sectors at a fixed price of Rs 5,000 in an attempt to provide low cost air travel option as part of encouraging tourism. After working out all details, the state government intends to start operating these flights from next month so that many domestic tourists, especially from Delhi, can visit Kashmir during summer vacations in educational institutions, official sources said. According to the sources, the state government has received quotation from Air India and is awaiting prices from other operators before the deal is finalised. “At present, the state government intends to operate three flights daily from Delhi to Srinagar via Jammu. After calculating the operating cost and other things, we expect that a passenger will have to shell Rs 5000 irrespective of whether the journey ends in Jammu or in Srinagar,” a senior state government official said. The move comes after several representations by various travel associations to Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, who also holds the portfolio of Tourism. The associations have said that it was difficult to get air tickets at an affordable price during tourist season as airlines were charging at times Rs 20,000 between Delhi and Srinagar, official sources said. The state Chief Minister was petitioned by many tour operators who had spoken about not being able to convince domestic tourists to travel to Kashmir as it was cheaper to fly to any foreign destination than to the Valley because of high prices, the sources said. (AGENCIES) CYM K CYMK Congress will continue to oppose land bill: Ramesh News on Page 7 CYMK Here’s what Varun Dhawan’s Badlapur co-star Yami Gautam does to keep herself fit… News on Page 10 I couldn’t sleep after my shot against Mumbai Indians, says Rahane News on Page 9 Glimpses of Future SHADMOS/MASWAR Six month have passed since you left us unexpectedly for heavenly abode leaving us in tearful eyes, despair wilderness and in a state of vacuum which can never be fulfilled. Still life goes on, however, not the same without you. You will always be our Mohani Rani hearts and a source of inspiration to Bhat move on. We have last you but heaven has gain its brightest star. We pray to Almighty to bestow your pious and noble soul with eternal peace. Shadmos & Maswar of our beloved Mami Ji (Late Mohani Rani Bhat) W/o Late Arjan Nath Bhat R/o Hari Parigam will be performed on 4-5-2015 & 5-5-2015 at our residence M. Arjan Niwas H.No.2 Shiva Partap Nagar near Dayal Bagh Gurdwara Ambala Cantt. DEEPLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY: Mrs Basanti Bhat & Chaman Lal Bhat -Daughter & Son-in-law Mrs Usha Koul & Shiban Lal Koul -Daughter & Son-in-law Mrs Banty & Devinder -G Daughter & G. Son-in-law Nikhil, Sahil , Sumita Koul, Shiva Bhat -Grand Children 09419267433, 09468085043 MORING FROM MALUN SIDE WITH PROFOUND GRIEF AND SORROW, WE INFORM THE SAD DEMISE OF OUR BELOVED SMT NANCY JALALI (KHAR) W/O SH BHUSHAL LAL JALALI R/O VIKAS NAGAR (OLD JANIPUR) JAMMU ON 29TH APRIL 2015. SMT NANCY MOURNING FROM MALUN SIDE WILL JALALI BE HELD AT THE SAME ADDRESS (AS ABOVE). TENTH DAY KRIYA WILL BE HELD AT MUTHI GHAT (NEAR DIRECTOR SCHOOL EDUCATION) ON 8TH MAY - 9 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN SMT JIA KISHORI KHAR -MOTHER BHABHI & BROTHER SMT HANSI & SH MAHARAJ KRISHEN KHAR SMT PRIMLA & SH VEER KHAR SISTERS & BROTHERS-IN-LAW SMT LOVELY & SH VINAY BHAN SMT DALI & SH ARUN KUMAR GOEL CONTACT: 9419173687 13TH DAY/UTHALA With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that Sh Rajinder Singh Slathia of Kandoli Nagrota, Slathia Mohalla left his mortal world for his heavenly abode on 23rd April 2015. 13th Day shall be performed at our residence Kandoli Nagrota, Sh Rajinder Slathia Mohalla on 5 May 2015. Singh Slathia GRIEF STRICKEN Sh Nirjal Singh - Son Sh Kumar Singh - Son Sh Surjeet Singh - Son Phone Number: 9419787760, 9419215280 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved, Dr. V.J Tikoo (Geology Department), S/o Late Sh B.N Tikoo, resident of fire station lane, Kanya Kadal, Srinagar on 29-04-2015 (Midnight). Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 8th May 2015 (Friday) at Akhnoor Ghaat, and Dr. V.J Tikoo will assemble at our residence -69 B/B, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu at 11.00 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Nirmala Tikoo (Pammi) -Wife (9469099969) Tusshar Tikoo -Son (9697644358) Taniya Tikoo -Daughter R.K Tikoo (Agril. Deptt.) -Brother (9419107644) Dr. Padmini Tikoo (Women College Gandhi Nagar) -Bhabhi Veethika Tikoo (Niece), Satvik Tikoo (Nephew) Adarsh & A.K Kaul -Brother-in-law Manorama Ticku & Dr Navneet Dhar -Brother-in-law Indu & T.K Sus -Brother-in-law Neelam Safaya -Sister-in-law Kamal & Vinay Safaya Sister’s Children: Amrita, Arpita, Akshay, Surbhi, Miloni & Kapeesh 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that our beloved father Sh Laxman Koul S/o Lt. Sh Sudarshan Koul of (Akura Mattan) presently at H.No. 251, Sector F, Sainik Colony Jammu, who left for heavenly abode on 29-04- 2015. May his soul rest in a peace. Tenth Day Kriya will be held on 8th Sh Laxman Koul May 2015 at 8.00 AM at Muthi Ghat (Near Directorate of School Education). GRIEF STRICKEN Brother & Bhabi Sh Ram Krishan Koul & Smt Phoola Koul Sons & Daughter-in-laws Sh Daljeet Koul & Smt Phoola Koul Sh Suneel Koul & Smt Subashni Koul Daughters & Sons-in-law Smt Phoola Pandita W/o Lt. Sh Bushan Lal Pandita Smt & Sh Omkar Nath Pandita Smt & Sh Ashok Ji Bhat Smt & Sh Deepak Bamzai Grand Childrens: Kallhan, Billhan, Annu, Mannu, Shannu, Shivam, Meetu, Sonu, Vinnu and Sonia Mob. No. 9419884885, 9419141282 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief & sorrow, we inform the sad demise of Smt Kanta Kaul (Naquib) W/o Sh Girdhari Lal Kaul (Naquib) R/o C- 6/80 A Lawrence Road (Keshavpuram) New Delhi-35 on 28th April 2015 at 12.30 PM. Tenth Day will be performed at New Delhi on 7th May 2015 Smt Kanta Kaul GRIEF STRICKEN:Aunty Smt Lalitashuri Kaul W/o Late Sh Niranjan Nath Kaul Sh Girdhari Lal Kaul - Husband Son and Daughter-in-law Sh Arun Kaul & Smt Parveen Kaul Daughter & Son-in-law Smt Anju Barwa & Dr Surendra Barwa Sister & Brother-in-law Smt Shanta Rafiz & Dr R Hriday Nath Rafiz Sh Hira Lal Kaul & Smt Rajni Kaul - Brother & Sister-in-law Smt Phoola Kaul & Sh Naresh Kaul - Sister & Brother-in-law Grand Childrens: Sarthak, Saksham, Dipankar and Khushi Contact : 011-27153188, +919654903844, +919899779142 JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015, PAGE 2 TENTH DAY WITH PROFOUND GRIEF AND SORROW, WE INFORM THE SAD DEMISE OF SMT SANTOSH GUPTA W/O SH DEVINDER KUMAR GUPTA R/O TARA VIHAR, PALOURA, WHO LEFT FOR HER HEAVENLY ABODE ON 26-42015. TENTH DAY WILL BE PER- SMT SANTOSH GUPTA FORMED AT OUR RESIDENCE H.NO.13, LANE NO.1, TARA VIHAR, PALOURA, ON 5TH MAY AT 11 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN SH DEVINDER KUMAR GUPTA -HUSBAND (9796228109) DAUGHTERS & SONS-IN-LAW CA PRIYANKA & CA VIKAS GUPTA DR. KHUSHBU & DR. NEERAJ SHARMA 9419203886, 9596832226 10TH DAY/KRIYA 10th Day Kriya of Late Smt. Kishni Bakaya W/o Late Sh Radha Krishan Bakaya, who left for heavenly abode on 26-4-2015 will be performed on 5th May at Muthi Ghat (Near Director School Education Complex) at 8.30 am. GRIEF STRICKEN Samasth Bakaya, Koul, Zutshi & Tickoo Parivar Mob: 9419120050, 9419211636 10TH DAY KRIYA Smt. Kishni Bakaya With profound grief & sorrow we inform the sad demise of our beloved Smt Jyoti Koul W/o Vijay Koul (Bittu Jee) of Hawal Pulwama A/p Quarter No. 18, Block 4D and Lane No. 07 at Jagti Township Nagrota. Tenth Day Smt Jyoti Koul Kriya will be performed on 08- 052015 (Friday) at Muthi Ghat Near Directorate of School Education at 8.00 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Sh Vijay Koul - Husband Smt Lalita Koul - Aunty Sh T N Koul - Uncle Ayushi & Aryan - Daughter & Son Contact No: 9596846769, 9419148141 And All Koul Parivar 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief & sorrow, we inform the sad & untimely demise of Sh. Davinder Bamzai AEO (Agriculture Deptt) S/o Sh. Laxmi Naryan Bamzai original resident of Purshyar Habbakadal Srinagar (Kmr) presently at Flat No : 202, Plot No. 361, Sector 4, Vaishali (UP) on 28-04-2015. Sh. Davinder TENTH DAY KRIYA will be performed on Bamzai 6th May 2015 (Wed) at Haridwar. IN GRIEF Laxmi Naryan Bamzai - Father Suneela Bamzai - Wife Aparna & Yoginder Bamzai - Bhabhi & Brother Jyoti & Kuldeep Zutshi - Sister & Brother-in-law Tishi - Daughter Tuboo, Swami, Deepu & Bulbul (ZARABI FAMILY & ALL NEAR & DEAR ONES) M: 9871886474, 9419300550, 9868535205 OBITUARY “Memories are the treasuries which no one can steal but separations are the wounds which no one can heal.” With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Smt. Sheela mother Karamyogni Smt. Sheela Kumari Kumari D/o Late Ganesh Lal original resident of Anantnag at present H.No. 102, Lane No.1 Pragati NagarUpper Barnai (Near Dr. Sanjeev Dingra). Tenth Day will be performed on 07-05-2015 (Thursday) at Muthi Ghat near Director School Education at 8:30 AM. IN GRIEF:Daughter-in-law & Son Smt. Pummy & Chand Kumar (BSNL) Master Sahil & Master Sachin - Grand Children Nears & Dears 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform that our beloved father Sh. Brij Lal Bakshi (Retd. Principal) S/o Lt. Sh. Sri Kant Bakshi (Wachi) Pulwama presently at H.No 147, Upper Barnai, Jammu who left for heavenly abode on 29-04-2015. Sh. Brij Lal Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 8th Bakshi May, 2015, atMuthi Ghat (Near Directorate of School Education) at 9.00 am. GRIEF STRICKEN Brij Mohini -Wife Bhabhis & Brothers Smt. & Sh. T.N. Bakshi Smt. & Sh. G.L. Bakshi Daughters-in-law & Sons Smt. & Sh. Shiban Ji Bakshi Smt. & Sh. Rajinder Bakshi Smt. & Sh. Dilip Bakshi Daughters & Sons-in-law Smt. & Sh. Shadi Lal Koul Smt. & Sh. Brij Krishan Koul Smt. & Sh. Tej Nath Mattoo Smt. & Sh. K.B. Kaw Smt. & Sh. R.L. Pandita Smt. & Sh. Sanjay Raina Smt. & Sh. Vinod Pandita Smt. & Sh. Anil Raina Smt. & Sh. Sachin Ahuja Grand Daughters & Sons-in-law Smt & Sh. Abhinav Bhat Smt. & Sh. Sachin Sharma Smt. & Sh. Sunny Bhat Grand Daughter-in-law & Son Smt. & Sh. Veemarsh Kaw Grand Children : Nitin, Nitika, Divya, Sampada, Mehak, Danish Great Grand Children : Shivi & Kashvi All Samast Bakshi & Koul Parivar Ph: 9419204029, 9419861487 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved mother Smt Kishni Bakaya (Babi) W/o Late Sh Radha Krishan Bakaya originally R/o Sathu Barbar Shah, Srinagar presently at H.No. 469, Smt Kishni Bakaya Sector-2, Vinayak Nagar (Near KS Public School) Muthi, Jammu on 2604-2015. Tenth Day Kriya will be performed at Muthi Ghat on 05-05-2015 at 8.30 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Sons & Daughters-in-law Roop Krishan Bakaya & Shyama Bakaya Davinder Bakaya & Nancy Bakaya Ravinder Bakaya & Reeta Bakaya Daughters & Sons-in-law Phoola Zutshi & Rattan Lal Zutshi Sarla Zutshi & R L Zutshi Basanti Moza W/o Late Sh V K Moza Grand Children: Samast Bakaya, Koul & Tickoo Parivar Ph. No. 9419120050, 9419211636 10TH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Mother Smt. Meenawati W/o Late Kashi Nath Zutshi originally resident of Tahab Pulwama Kashmir at presSmt. Meenawati ent D-100, Nawada Housing Complex Vipin Garden Kukrola Dwarika Morh New Delhi, who left for heavenly abode on Thursday 30th April 2015 at New Delhi. Tenth Day Kriya will be performed at New Delhi on 09-05-2015. GRIEF STRICKEN Khemashori - Sister Bita Zutshi & Shuban Lal Zutshi Daughter-in-law & Son Phoola Koul & Chaman Lal Koul Daughter & Son-in-law Anu Zutshi - Grand Daughter Adesh Koul & Rakesh Koul - Grand Sons Mob: 09210301880, 09818754602 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad and untimely demise of Sh Chaman Lal Dhar S/o Late Sh Lassa Kak Dhar originally resident of Hera Mohalla Anantnag Kashmir at present H.No. 45/2 Pamposh Colony, Janipur, Jammu on 27th April 2015. Tenth Day Kriya will be Sh Chaman Lal Dhar performed on 5th May 2015 at Muthi Ghat Near Directorate of School Education Jammu at 9 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Asha Ji Dhar - Wife Sh Badri Nath Dhar - Brother Sh Kanya Lal Dhar - Brother Sister & Brother-in-Law Smt Phoola Ji & Sh Rattan Lal Raina Brothers-in-Law Sh R K Pandita, Sh Brij Lal , Sh B K Pandita, Sh A K Pandita Smt Pami & Sh Amit Koul - Daughter & Son-in-Law Smt Preeti & Sh Prahlad Ji Koul - Daughter & Son-in-Law Nisha Dhar - Daughter And Samast Dhar, Koul, Raina, Pandita Parivar Con: 8803372697, 9086084731, 9018808942, 9419130930 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Late Shri Mohan Lal Zutshi S/o Lt. Shri Anand Ram Zutshi (Qanoongo) resident of Karapora Rainawari Srinagar Kmr. A/p F-22, Vishal Nagar Shri Mohan Lal Talab Tillo, Jammu on 27th April Zutshi 2015. Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 6th May 2015 (Wednesday) at Muthi Ghat near Director School Education Jammu at 7:30 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt. Mohini Zutshi -Wife Geeta Ji and Shiban Zutshi Bubli and Ashok Zutshi Shama and Sanjay Zutshi Smt. Renu Zutshi Kalpna and Ashok Bhat Girja and Mohan Lal Thusu Sushma and A.K. Bhat Sunita and Vijay Thusu Rohit, Akin, Avin, Ambica, Suvidha and Aryan Mobile : 9419153363, 9419357784 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, it is to inform that Smt Yashoda Devi Bhat (Payari) W/o Sh V N Bhat originally R/o Village Umanagri, (Brariangan) Distt Anantnag Smt Yashoda Kashmir, presently resident at Flat Devi Bhat No. 328, DDA, Pocket No. 1, Sector No. 23, Dwarka New Delhi - 110075, left for heavenly abode on 27th April 2015.] Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 6th of May 2015 (Wednesday) at Baldli Industrial Area, Sector 18, Rohini, New Delhi. IN GRIEF Sh V N Bhat - Husband Sh & Smt Gangadhar Bhat - Brother-in-Law Sh & Smt Vijay Bhat - Son Renuka Bhat - Daughter Tanya Bhat - Daughter Ph No: 9868908382, 9868090403 TENTH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, it is to inform about the sad demise of our beloved Late Shri Pyare Lal Shali R/o Safa Kadal, Seki Daffar Srinagar (Kashmir), at present at Plot No. 842, Flat No. 304, Shalimar Garden Extension 1, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad (UP) on 28-4-15. The Tenth Day will be performed at Murad Nagar Ghat at 10 AM on 8th May. IN GRIEF..... Entire Shali Parivar 09811894800 (M) Shri Pyare Lal Shali OBITUARY With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad and untimely demise of our beloved Ravi Kumar Koul S/o Lt. Sh. Mohan Lal Koul R/o Uttersoo (Koul Pura) Anantnag Kmr. Presently at H. No. 572, Lane 5, Suryavanshi Nagar Muthi Jammu on 29-042015. Tenth Day Kriya will be performed at Ravi Kumar Koul Muthi Ghat near Dir. School Education Muthi on 08-05-2015 at 8:30 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt. Shanta Devi -Mother Smt. Saitha Koul -Wife Rahul -Son Rashi -Daughter Bhabi & Brother Smt. Shanta & Sh. Pran Nath Koul Smt. Beauty & Sh. Vijay Kumar Koul Smt. Sheri & Sh. Jitendhar Bhat -Sister & Brother-in-law Smt. Sweety & Sh. Tej Krishan -Sister & Brother-in-law & Samast Koul Parivar of Uttersoo Ang. 9419101531, 9419439042 TENTH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved father Sh Ashok Kumar Kuchroo (Watt) S/o Lt Sh Hari Krishan Kuchroo (Watt) originally resident of Raj Ghat, Baramulla, Kashmir and at present 64 Laxmi Vihar Apartments, H-3 Block, Vikaspuri, New Sh Ashok Kumar Kuchroo Delhi who left for heavenly abode on Wednesday 29th April 2015 at his New Delhi Residence. Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 8th May 2015 at 9:30 am at Nigambodh Ghat, Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. GRIEF STRICKEN : Smt Desha Kuchroo (Watt) - Wife Arvind and Naina Kuchroo (Watt)- Son & Daughter-in-Law Smt Vijay Kumari Kuchroo (Watt) - Bhabi Sh Dileep & Smt Deepa Kuchroo (Watt)- Brother & Bhabi Aryan and Mukul Kuchroo (Watt)- Grand Children Tel No. 9911177205, 9958421168, 9818082836 TENTH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of Sh Mohan Lal Tickoo S/o Lt. Sh Gash Lal Tickoo, originally resident of The Bund (Chotta Bazar), Srinagar, presently at H.No. 91, Sector A-1, Lane No. 3, Laxmipuram, Chinore, Sh Mohan Lal Jammu on 27th April, 2015. Tenth Day Tickoo Kriya will be performed on 06.05.2015 (Wednesday) at Muthi Ghat (Near Director School Education Jammu office) at 8.00 am. GRIEF STRICKEN: Smt. Kaushalya - Wife Smt. Reeta and Sh. K.K. Tickoo- Daughter -in-law and Son Smt. Sushma and Prof. Sunil Tickoo- Daughter-in-law and Son Smt. Basanti & Sh. Ramesh Tickoo- Daughter-in-law and Son Smt. Bably and Sh. Suresh Tickoo- Daughter-in-law and Son Smt. Neeru and Sh. Ravi Tickoo- Daughter-in-law and Son Smt Prerna and Sh. Dileep Bazaz- Daughter and Son-in-law Smt. Jyoti and Sh. Ashwani Punjabi - Daughter and Son-in-law Richa, Udhyan, Praver, Satvik, Shriasi, Simran, Arunima, Anoksha and Krishiv- Grand Children Deeply Missed and Remembered by Raina's, Pajnoo's, 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Mama Ji Shri Hirday Nath Kaul S/o Late Sh. Nand Lal Kaul originally R/o Rehbab Sahib, Ali Kadal, Sgr. presently at H.No. 140, Lane 8C Manorama Vihar Bohri, Jammu. Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 6th May 2015 Shri Hirday Nath (Wednesday) at Muthi Ghat, Near Director Kaul Education, Jammu at 9.00 a.m. GRIEF STRICKEN Sh. Opinder Bhan & Usha Bhan Sh. Ashok Razdan & Smt. Urmila Razdan Smt. Asha Thusu & Sh. P.L. Thusu Smt. Manorama Kachroo & Sh. Ashok Kachroo Smt. Promila Malla & Sh. Vijay Malla Shri. Ashok Garyali & Smt. Kalpana Garyali Smt. Rita & Satinder Dhar Smt. Rajni & Vinod Saraf Smt. Nalini & Rajinder Koul Sh. Satish Razdan & Ramni Razdan Smt. Renu & Sh. Dilip Garyali Sh. Pankaj & Shivani Mujoo Smt. Priyanka & Sanjay Dhar Smt. Rashmi & Sunil Trackroo Smt. Manju & Vipin Raina Sh. Rakesh & Dolly Bhan Mob: 9419193430, 9419119909 10TH DAY/KRIYA With profound grief & sorrow, we inform the sad and untimely demise of Smt Sulochna Devi W/o Sh Raj Paul who left for heavenly abode on 27- 04-2015 Tenth Day will be performed at our residence H No. 212 Sector 5, Trikuta Nagar Jammu on 6th May at 10 am. Rasam Pagri will be performed on 9th of May at Panch Mandir Trikuta Nagar from 4 PM to 5 PM. GRIEF STRICKEN : Raj Paul - Husband Smt Ram Pyari (Jethani) Smt Parkasho Devi (Jethani) Smt Sudesh & Sh Sat Paul (Jethani & Jeth) Sons & Daughter-in-laws Sh Rakesh & Smt Sonika Sh Rahul & Smt Rajni Mr Rohit Daughter & Son in law Smt Rajni & Sh Narender Grand Daughter & Son’s Aarav, Peehu, Arya, Rajveer 94191-16890, 9419144720, 9419139141 Smt Sulochna Devi Glimpses of Future JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 5 2015, PAGE 3 PDP-BJP Govt taking State towards undeclared bankruptcy: Vakil GOF Staff Reporter Srinagar, May 4: Former Minister and Member AICC Abdul Gani Vakil today said that present PDP-BJP Government is taking the State towards undeclared bankruptcy and plunging it into a deep economic instability. While ad- dressing party workers at Nadihal and Budden in Rafiabad District Baramulla, Vakil said prior to forging alliance with BJP, leaders of PDP played the ploy of liberal funding from Modi Government and tried to build the castles in air and befooled innocent masses of the State. He said that Government must come clear on the present fiscal position of the State because all the developmental activities have come to halt and people all over the State are suffering from basic amenities besides government employees of most of the departments are without salaries for couple of months due to which their life has become miserable for want of sustenance. He said people at the helm of affairs must put the facts at fore which led to the present deep financial crisis and delay in obtaining financial allocations from the centre well in time. He said that how PDP-BJP alliance emphasizing upon so called development and prosperity can be justified when the work on ongoing developmental projects started by the previous regime stands abandoned half way. Former minister while declaring the government directionless said that it has even failed to convene DDB meetings till date and is behaving as a mute and helpless spectator of the ongoing mess. He said that the Chief Minister must himself explain the reason for delay in convening DDB meetings so that the credibility of this government could be proved for time being. Vakil declared the efforts of PDP-BJP government in respect of the rehabilitation of flood affected as half hearted and inadequate. He said that relief announced by the prime minister himself has not been released by the union government till date and talk of full rehabilitation during the present regime is completely impossible. Besides others who addressed the meeting include Sr. Congress leaders Haji Mohammad Afzal Khan, Ghulam Nabi Shah, Advocate Javid Masoodi, Youth Congress Leader Sheikh Manzoor. Yoga Training Camp for Naval Cadets inaugurated GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Ist J&K Naval Unit, Srinagar organized a 10 day Yoga Training Camp for its cadets at MHAC School, Nagbani which started from today. The 10 day long Yoga camp was inaugurated by the Principal MHAC School Mr. Alok Betab. Betab apprised the cadets of the importance of Yoga in personality development. Surinder Pathak Yoga expert at MHAC will be training the cadets in Surya Namaskar, Pranayam, various Asans & Meditation in 10 day Camp. The camp is being conducted under the supervision of IInd officer Mr. Ajay Bharti Sharma. 50 junior wing girls & 50 junior division boys are the participants in this camp. Buddhist Studies department celebrates Budh PurnGOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Jammu celebrated the Budh Purnima at Jammu University with great fan and fare. This day marks three important events occurred in the life of Buddha—his birth, Enlightenment and demise. The function started with the garlanding of Lord Buddha’s statue followed by the prayer (Buddha Vandana) by the students and research scholars of the department. Prof. Pankaj Kumar Srivastava, Dean Students Welfare was the Chief Guest on the occasion whereas Prof. Nath Sharma, Kedar Department of Sanskrit was the Guest of Honour. Dr. Bharat Bhusahn Sharma, Principal, Degree College, Govt. Thanamandi was the Special invitee. Prof. B. Labh, Head, Dept. of Buddhist Studies presided over the function. In his address to the audience Prof. Pankaj Kumar Srivastava talked about the basic teachings of the Buddha and the ways and means of their application in day to day life. He said that if we follow the teachings of such spiritual personalities we can really make our society a better place of living. Prof. Kedar Nath Sharma shared his personal and direct experience of living and rich Thai Buddhist tradition and culture during his stay in Bangkok. The proceedings of the programme were very smoothly and beautifully conducted by Dr. Suresh Kumar. Vikram demands probe APSCC asks PDP to fulfill assurances made during election time ‘Nam’ blessed by Satgurus is not common into case of offering fake Reiterates demand of minority status to Sikhs one: Madhu Param Hans silver, gold ornament at GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Vaishno Devi Shrine GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Showering the nectarian bliss of his spiritual discourses at Ranjri on the eve of Poornima, Madhu Param Hans ji Maharaj, the head of Sahib Bandgi panth, said that man makes plans for the future. He makes both long term as well as short term plans. Addressing gathering, he said, “Man doesn’t know what is going to happen in the very next moment. Still he has cherished desires for years together. The bodily machinery can stop functioning at anytime. The body can perish due to severe diseases like heart attack, nervous breakdown etc. Sometimes, small ailments also prove fatal. Still we remain absorbed in attaining the short lived pleasures” “Four kinds of people live in the world. The nature & thinking of all is different. Firstly, there are those who don’t believe in soul & God. Their sole aim of life is to eat, drink & enjoy. In the worldly language, such kind of people have been called as Pamar. Secondly, there are those who are God fearing. Neither they tease anyone nor commit any sin. But still they remain engrossed in the world. Whenever they get some chance, they attend satsangs & perform noble tasks as well. Such people are called as the worldly jivas”, he added. Madhu Param Hans ji Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Sahib Bandgi panth, while scattering the nectarian showers on the devotees at Ranjri Ashram said that the Nam blessed by the Sant Satgurus is not the common one as the worldly people think. No religious scripture is bad. There are two main aims related to these religious scriptures. These are— the life style & the God related element. Every scripture, at first, teaches the way of living. It throws light on sin & merit & the way one should lead one’s life. Secondly, it throws light on all that is related to God, he added. “Two kinds of worship Sagun & Nirgun are to be found everywhere. Both of these talk about the performance of noble deeds. Significance of the acts of charity is also to be found in them. The gurus are usually family holders. They ask the devotees to perform pilgrimage of the four Dhams, do acts of charity & merit & to attain the heaven & other kinds of Lokas”, Madhu Paramhans said. Vikram Singh PDP leader demanded probe in the year old case of fake silver and gold ornaments offered by devotees at Shri Mata Vashino Devi Shrine at Katra. Vikram singh said as the devotees who devote something on the name of Mata Rani Ji will never offer fake silver and gold ornaments but the whole ornaments which were found are fake which is a high class scandal which is run with the help of “Allaha Adhikari” of shrine board. He demanded a committee should be furnished & fresh enquiry should be head- ed by CBI to prove this high class scandal of fake ornaments and put the culprits behind the bar as soon as possible. Reiterating its demand for granting minority status to the Sikhs of Jammu & Kashmir, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) said that assurances given by top leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the assembly elections should be fulfilled at the earliest. APSCC Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina while addressing community members in different areas of South Kashmir said that the community members have pinned their hopes on PDP-BJP government for redressal of their grievances including granting of minority status. Raina said that it was only after that this assurance Sikhs across the state voted for PDP candidates in the last year’s assembly elections. “Sikhs voted for PDP after assurances given by its leaders including Finance Minister, Haseeb Drabu, R & B Minister, Altaf Bukhari and Member of Parliament Tariq Hameed Qarra. The manifesto of PDP endorsed that minority status should be given to the Sikh community by extending National Commission for Minorities Act to the Jammu & Kashmir state. We have already made it clear that nobody should dilute the extension of National Minority Act to Jammu & Kashmir,” said Raina. Addressing a gathering at Saidapora in Pulwama district the APSCC Chairman stressed that government must fulfill the promises made with the Sikhs without any further delay. Referring to chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as an old stalwart of Jammu & On Mahatma Budhha’s anniversary, Gandhi Global Function held at Leprosy Ashram on Budh Purnima Family honours UN with Shanti Doot Award GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: On Buddha Jayanti, Gandhi Global Family bestowed on the United Nations its Shanti Doot (Messenger of Peace) Award for 2014. At a brief ceremony in the UNIC office in New Delhi, a delegation from the NGO presented the award – a statue of the Buddha and a hand-woven stole – to the UNIC Director who accepted the honour on behalf of the UN Secretary-General. The delegates spoke about how Mahatma Gandhi was inspired by the Buddha’s message of peace and non-violence. They said that the UN planted seeds of peace, but it was up to civil society organizations to nurture those peace saplings and tend them to fruition. The NGO praised the work of the United Nations as a beacon of international hope for the poor and the marginalized. In her response, UNIC Director Mrs. Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman thanked the Gandhians for bestowing the award on the United Nations, especially in the year marking the organization’s seventieth anniversary. She explained that the UN’s commitment to peace was a complex continuum of peace, development and human rights. She hoped that civil society organzations like the Gandhi Global Family would catalyse more and more young people to join the global peace initiative. GGF delegation includes its Vice President Padmashri S P Varma, Shri Ashok Kapoor, Shri Vijay Sharma, Mr Ankush Kumar, Mrs Sonia Chawala, Mr Robin Roy and Ms Priya Varma. Bali assures action against encroacher of Tawi forests HSS announces GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Addressing 44th Tawi Maha Arti at Tawi Ghat, Convenor of Tawi Andolan Adv. Chander Mohan Sharma disclosed that the minister of Forest & Environment has assured to a deputation of Tawi Andolan members that strict legal action against the persons who have encroached upon the forest land particularly tawi forest at Mahamaya, Bahu fort and Ram Nagar, Manda which are called city forest area. The deputationist drew the attention of the minister towards encroachment rapidly taking place at Mahamaya around the temple. It was also brought to the notice of the minister that inspite of High Court directions, to ban all sorts of constructions there, the encroachments in connivance with the staff of the forest department is being carried on. Minister for Social Welfare & Forest Bali Bhagat assured tawi andolan activists that direction have already been issued in this behalf. And the staff members responsible for dereliction of duty shall be to task by the state government. Sharma welcomed the appointment of high PTU accuses Govt of having callous approach towards Ramban GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Sewa Singh Bali, State General Secretary Panthers Trade Union (PTU) accused the State Government for its callous and lackadaisical approach towards the people of District Ramban especially in Banihal Constituency till date. Addressing media persons here today, Sewa Singh Bali said, “The State Government has not provided an adequate supply of free Flour (Atta) to the poor people of Banihal Constituency for the last three months”. “They are languishing in lurge and looking at the local administration for mercy. He also demanded road connectivity from Khari to Mahumangat, Ukhral to Alanbass, Senibati to PogalPanchal-Neel etc. as several general commuters including the local population of the area have been marooned from reaching their destinations. He further maintained that these areas are also deprived of electricity and other civic amenities”, he added. Bali urged the Education Minister to open a Girl Higher Secondary School in Ukhral without further delay. He added that the GHSS in Ukhral has a strength of almost 1200 students but to the irony the school is under staffed and deficient of teachers. He said that the Central government has started that four lane National Highway from Kashmir he said that Mufti the capacity to redress issues of Sikh community. “Sikhs who shared sorrow and happiness with the majority community during all these years of turmoil need government support to uplift their economy. This can be done by placing the unemployed Sikh youth in both government and private sector. Sikhs do not have any political representation in the state particularly in valley, thus they do not have anyone to raise their issues on any political forum,” said Raina. Referring to the formation of Group of Ministers of the state for carrying out deliberations with the central government, the APSCC Chairman said that the group should be mandated to put forward the issues con- fronting the Sikh community in the state. He said that both PDP and BJP should be quite serious in settling the issues of Sikh community before it is too late. Raina expressed concern over the attack carried out by some miscreants on a Gurdwara in the Kishtwar area and demanded that stern action should be taken against the people who carried out the attack. He also expressed his resentment over the beating up of a female Sikh teacher by a parent of a child at a leading missionary school in Srinagar. The APSCC Chairman said that the organization would strengthen its mass contact programme and carry out visit to the various areas of the state. Prominent Sikh leaders who accompanied him during the South Kashmir tour include S. Davinder Singh, S. Kulwant Singh Sagar, Panch Zorawar Singh and others. Nashri towards Banihal and the said are falling in District Ramban and the youth of the Ramban are wondering from pillar to post in search of job and the youth of the said district may be given priority for engagement upto 90% in the companies in whose favour the construction of four lane has been entrusted by the Government i.e. IFCON, IRCON, JP and HCC etc as the youths of the said hilly district are well versed with the area, so that they may get the justice so that they may fed themselves and their family members at this crucial juncture. The leader also leveled allegations that the unemployed job card holders are waiting for hundred days work under MGNREGA and their cards become the diet for termite with full of dust because of non use of the cards for the last 2013 up to till date. He appeal the government that all the job card holders should be employed as soon as possible under MGNREGA so that they may earn for the livelihood of their families. Others who were present in the press conference included S. Paramjit Singh Marshal, Naveen Bali, Shakeel Ahmad Wani, Duni Chand Chandan Singh, Sushil Kumar, Prithviraj, Shankar Singh etc. level enquiry committee to enquire into the causes and culprits responsible for disappearance of record of Shivalika Forest Land in J&K. Convenor of Tawi Andolan while addressing the gathering asked the people of city forest areas to bring all sorts of illegal activities like felling of trees and encroachment of forest land around river tawi to the notice of Tawi Andolan activists. Other prominent persons who participated in the arti include Adv. PC Sharma, Prof. Bhardwaj, Subash Gupta, Surinder Sharma, Sanjiv Luthra, S. Balwinder Singh, Neelam Mahajan, Anju Dogra, Shilpi Verma, Naresh Bala, Raj Kumar, Ravi Sharma and Shashipal Singh. Shri Ram Sena decided to sit on strike from May 6 new ward president for Ward No. 23 GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Dimpy Kohli National President and Vikrant kapoor State President of Hindustan Shiv Sena announced the nomination of New Ward President of Ward No. 23 Rampura Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Jiwan Sharma President, Pawan Kumar Vice President Harsh Choudhary Cashier, Arjun Singh Gen. Secretary and Kuldeep Sharma Joint Secretary, Sh. Vinay Gupta and Rajan Gupta Shiv Sena welcome the newly formed unit with garland of flowers. During conference Sh. Vikrant Kapoor State president Shiv Sena asked that due to the hopeless activities of coalition Govt. of BJP and PDP their workers join the Shiv Sena. During the conference Rohit Singh Bhau, Ajay Khajuria, Jagdish Singh Bindu, Ganesh Singh Choundary, Himashu Gupta, Vikas Patel, Deepak Kumar and others. JAMMU, May 4: On the occasion of Budh Purnima Children’s welfare society organized a function at Leprosy Ashram Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu. Speaking on the occasion Gurdeep Singh Sasan Senior Leader J&K NC and Chairman of the Society urged the People to come forward and share their booty with hapless and deprived people of the society. He said that our great Guru’s and Saints have made it mandatory to spare 10% of our income for poor and downtrodden people and for other welfare purpose. Sasan extended greeting to the people on Budh Purnima and urged them to follows the teachings of Mahatama Gautam Budh. He castigated the Govt for its failure to come to the rescue of these people and improve their living conditions and to Basic Medical provide Facilities. He reminded the Yudhvir Sethi chairs BJYM meeting GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Despite serving ultimatum upto 5th May to State as well as Central Government to clear their stand over opening of AIIMS in Jammu, State President, Shri Ram Sena, Rajiv Mahajan said both the government fails till date and decided to sit on strike from 6th May. In a statement issued today, Rajiv said that the Jitendra Singh, who is in the PMO office, should tackle the problem of AIIMS at his own level and the date for the commencement of work for the development of AIIMS should be announced. “Delegations of BJP from Jammu met the Central Government leadership but none has announced the initiation date or the development work of AIIMS,” he said. “Institute like AIIMS would provide timely health care services to the ailing patients who are often referred to Chandigarh or New Delhi for their treatment due to the lack of medical facilities,” he said adding that SRS will continuously struggle for the issue of AIIMS till a suitable option will be sorted out. GOF Staff Reporter GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: State Prabhari Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha and Senior BJP leader Yudhvir Sethi along with State Convenor, Freedom Fighter Cell Bharat Bhushan Sharma conducted a meeting of the Yuva Morcha and discussed future activities of the morcha, here. Stressing on need to generate awareness about patriotic heroes of the country, Yudhvir said nation can never forget the contributions of those historical personalities who fought against the oppressions and gave their lives for the honour of their home land. Specific programs would be launched to make people at large and youth in particular conscious about sacrifices made by great war- riors of the country. “BJYM is dedicated to the cause of channelizing youth energy towards nation building and it is my clarion call to all cadres of the Morcha to intensify their efforts to involve youth in building a society based on traditions, beliefs and a strong value system,” he added. He said the younger generation has a greater role in nation building and Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) is working towards engaging, empowering and involving the youth towards building a progressive India. Appreciating efforts of BJYM in party membership drive, Yudhvir said all cadres of Morcha need special applaud for their relentless efforts to make the drive a grand success. He said cadres have to play an active role in reaching out to people and projecting demands of people at relevant forums of the party, adding that Yuva Morcha representatives’ should work at ground level to know pulse of the people. Addressing the meeting, General Secretary Ajay Pargal said the Morcha has to ensure that policies and programs formulated by the BJP are being implemented in true letter and spirit. He said it is prime responsibility of the cadres to make people aware of different pro-people initiatives taken by the party both at state as well as centre level. He called upon members of the Morcha to celebrate upcoming birthday of great warrior of Mewar Maharana Partap which falls on 9th of May. He said the event should be celebrated with pomp and show at all levels in the state so as to make people aware about heroes of our country. The meeting also decided to celebrate remembrance days of those who have contributed for cause of the nation and have kept their head high against the oppressive rulers from time to time. Among others the meeting was attended by Karan Sat Sharma, Ishant Gupta, Kulbir Charak, Ankit Gupta, Keshav Chopra, Ronik Sharma, Neha Mahajan, Naresh Sharma,, Karan Singh Jamwal, Naved Chowdhary, Rakesh Kumar, Vishal Kohli and Rajeev Dubey. Govt. the and Social Welfare Department that it is their duty to take care of these people so that they can spent their life in neat and peaceful atmosphere. He urged the Govt. to enhance the financial aid being provided to these institutions so that these institutions could run smoothly. He appealed to the Jammuites to adopt at least one child for education purpose. He also urged the Govt to provide Rs. 1000/- per month as financial help to poor families who have two daughters and are not in a position to educate them. Sasan also urged the Govt to give benefit of reservation to the children of these institutions. Pinky Bhat Senior Leader Women Wing NC and Social Activists also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the problems being faced by the inhabitants of the Ashram. Later on Sasan distributed stationery items and fruit among the inhabitants of the Ashram and assured his full support to them. Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing, Jammu celebrates Nurses’ week GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 4: Rajiv Gandhi College of Nursing is an institution offering B.Sc Nursing course since 5 years and first of its kind to establish this course in Jammu. The institution is organizing an attractive nurses’ week celebration from today. This is celebrated in memory of Ms. Florence Nightingale for her lasting contribution and role in founding the modern nursing profession. She set an example of compassion, commitment to patient care and diligent and thoughtful hospital administration. It comprises of cultural competitions, indoor and outdoor Sports competitions and other activities. The event was officially flagged off by Mr. Johny Kutty Joseph, Vice Principal of the college. Today on 4th May, the first day of the event the following events such as Bouquet Making, Rangoli, Essay writing, Hair Style making for boys and girls, Pot Painting and water colour painting competitions were conducted. The students participated with much enthusiasm and interest. Glimpses of Future JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015, PAGE 4 Youth should participate actively in development, welfare of State: Haq Khan Welfare, socio-economic upliftment of people, Govt’s priority: Veeri GOF Staff Reporter Pulwama, May 04: they have great expectation with the present dispensation led by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. This was stated by the Minister while addressing a public rally at Town Hall Pulwama. Minister for Hajj, Auqaf and Horticulture, Mr. A.R. Veeri was also present on the occasion. Advocate Haq Khan said that Government is committed to redress the issues of public besides fulfil their demands on priority. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. A. R. Saying that youth have pivotal role in the development and prosperity of J&K and they should actively participate in developmental process, the Minister for Development and Rural Panchayat Raj, Advocate Abdul Haq Khan has said that Government is well aware about the problems of the people and Veeri said that present coalition government is committed for implementation of common minimum programme. He said welfare and socio economic upliftment of people in prime objective of the government. Legislators, Mr. Mohammad Khalil Band, Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Mir and Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Shah besides PDP General Secretary Mr. Rafi Ahmad Mir and Coordinator Mufti Sajjad were also present on the occasion. Sat Sharma inaugurates the work of Ashraf Mir visits Zadibal Constituency Municipal Toilet Complex at Ambphalla Directs officers to speed up developmental tempo Srinagar, May 04: Minister of State for Power, Housing, Urban Development, Industries and Commerce, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Mir alongwith MLA Zadibal Constituency, Mr. Aabid Hissain Ansari today visited Zadibal Constituency and took stock of ongoing works of various developmental projects. The Minister inspected the under construction work of Community Facilitation Centre at Nalbal Nowshera and directed the concerned executive agency for timely completion of the project so that people of the area are able to avail the facilities during the social functions. He also visited Marriage Hall at Nalbal Nowshera and directed the concerned agencies for necessary repairs of the said Marriage Hall. Later, the Minister visited Jenab Sahib Soura and interacted with the people of the area. On the occasion, people demanded for fencing of Park near Jenab Sahib Soura. The Minister assured the people that the matter will be taken up with the concerned authorities. The Minister also directed the SHO Police Station Soura to organize Police-Public Darbars in the area so that issues of public are redressed. Mir also inspected Power Receiving Station at Ali Jan road Zoonimar. The Minister was informed by the Superintending Engineer PDD that Receiving Station is being upgraded to improve the power supply in the area. The Minister also visited Saidapora and Khushalsar and took stock of the public issues. On the occasion, the people of the area demanded for proper drainage system. The people also demanded for dewatering of water logged areas. The Minister gave them assurance that their genuine demands would be redressed on priority basis. During the interaction with the people at Saidapora, the Minister reiterated that Government’s commitment to provide all basic amenities including drinking water, power, health care etc. GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 4: In an initiative to provide common assistance to the residents of Ambphalla and people passing through the area, BJP MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma (CA) inaugurated the work of Municipal Toilet near Dental College, Ambphalla Chowk. Accompanied by local leaders, Ex Corporator and people belonging to all walks of life were present on the occasion. The project of the toilet is estimated at a cost of Rupees 4.50 lakhs which will be completed under the supervision of JMC’s (Jammu municipal Corporation) in CDP (Constituency Development Plan). Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma (CA) said that with the construction of this toilet in the area there will be relief to the people not only belonging to the area but also to the people who are passing by the route. He said it was a long pending demand and it will be completed in a stipulated period of time so that people could use the services of the Toilet. On the demand of the local residents, Sharma also assured the people that a Mini Park will also be constructed near the Toilet Complex and a Water Cooler for the locals will also be installed in order to cope with the basic requirements of the public. He said that everyone should adopt cleanliness level and it is imperative that people should contribute collectively in making the country clean of solid waste beside many ills of the society. Lauding the role of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), the MLA said that the Corporation was making best possible efforts to maintain cleanliness in the city of temples and keep the lanes, drains in various localities in good condition. He called upon the people to protect public property in their respective areas, adding that these assets are meant for their convenience and need to be protected. Mandal President BJP Praduman Singh, Ex Corporator Balwan Singh, Bal Khajuria, Sanjay Sawhney, Pawan Kumar, Gulshan Rattan, Balbir Singh, Sanjeev, Sunny Kumar, Bhajan Singh, Amarjit Singh, Shiva, Sonu, Kishore, Ankush, Manoj and others were also present on the occasion. Coalition govt will Young Upcoming Versatile Artists Assn Punjab felicitates Balwant Thakur ensure implementation of developmental agenda: Padder Jalandhar, May 4: GOF Staff Reporter Anantnag, May 04: fo r‘ An no un ce sR s. 4 lak h Present Coalition Government will ensure the implementation of developmental agenda and people will clearly feel it on the ground which will include the better connectivity through development of roads, supply of power, adequate drinking water and essential commodities besides quality educational and better healthcare facilities. This was stated by the Minister of State for Forests, PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Mr. Abdul Majeed Padder while addressing a public meeting at Chogalpora Noorabad today. Padder said that the present government having a decisive mandate will certainly work for the welfare of the people through completion of the incomplete ‘C and left over projects which mainly include the roads, water supply schemes, health and educational infrastructure, bridges and development of tourist destinations. ho ga lpo ra ’’ v ill ag e Responding to the local demands put forward in the shape of memorandum, the Minister said that the developmental works including repairs of recent flood hit irrigation canals and protection bunds will be taken in hand soon. He announced Rs. 2 lakh for development of Sports Stadium and Rs. 2 lakh for purchase of new transformers for ‘’Chogalpora’’ village. Mr. Padder also said that Government will provide ration on 2011 census. The Minister also addressed public meeting at Khul Ahmadabad were in he instructed the officers to work with more zeal and dedication for welfare of public. Young Upcoming Versatile Artists Association (Yuvaa) Jalandhar, Punjab honoured Padamshree Balwant Thakur in an exclusive function held at Yuvaa Theatre, Jalandhar here today. The function was followed by a daylong inspiring interaction session with Balwant Thakur in which the prominent young actors and directors of Punjab participated. Aimed at inspiring others to rejuvenate the entire theatre movement of North India, Balwant Thakur dwelt in detail about his innovations, expriments and new findings in theatre. Globally travelled and acknowledged for his unique contribution in Indian Theatre theatre, Balwant Thakur stressed on the need of a coordinated effort amongst all the theatre practioners of North India and desired to have more interaction, exchange and sharing between them. He promised to extend the constituency of his work and take along the entire theatre fraternity of North India far the larger interest of the development of theatre in this region which otherwise not very popular as compared with eastern and western regions of India . The hosts of Balwant Thakur’s honouring and interaction function -YUVAA is a group of young actors, singers, musicians and artists based in Jalandhar. They started as a regular college theatre team grew up to be a determined and dedicated effort to promote theatre in the city of Jalandhar. Headed by Ankur Sharma who has the credit of having completed PhD. in the comparative Theatre and trained in USA, YUVAA Theatre, as it is popularly known in the region, has been working for the many three years now and has performed a variety of plays .YUVAA is known for classic productions like Moliere's The Miser, Shaekespeare's Hamlet, Habib Tanvir's Charandas Chor, Gulzar's Kharaashein, Swadesh Deepak's Court martial, Chetan Dattar's DanceOfLife@Death and many others. The objective of the organisation is to create a taste for good quality theatre and a regular theatre-loving audience in the city and to travel across the country with new approaches and interpretations to plays and performances. Balwant Thakur’s felicitation and interaction programme is being seen as a bridging initiative between Jammu and Jalandhar and lot of artistic and intellectual exchange is expected between two cities in future. Natrang Jammu may showcase a festival of its celebrated productions and similarly may invite Yuvaa to perform in Jammu. Balwant Thakur has been felicitated and honoured at many occasions within the country and outside. In addition to National and International fellowships, he has the credit of having conferred the country’s highest Indian honor in performing arts i.e., Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for direction in theatre and back home he was honored by Dogri Sanstha, Jammu Citizen Council, Chamber of Commerce, Amar Sabha, Brahamin Rajput Prathinidhi Sabha, J&K Fine Arts Society, Zorawar Singh Memorial Committee, Laddakh Theatre Organisation and Bakshi Memorial Committee, Manch Rangmanch, Punjab Naatshalla, Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Kerala Sangeet Natak Akademi, language and Culture Department HP, Orrisa Sangeet Natak Akademi, Abhinaya Kala Mandir, Naksha Gobardanga (West Bengal) and Punjab Arts Council. He has also been honored with the title ‘Duggar Rattan’. In 2005 he won the best Director Award in the Doordarshan Theatre Ist Festival. In 2011 he was honored by the Royal Award ‘Maharaja Gulab Singh Memorial Award2011’, ‘Rabindra Nath Tagore Gursharan Singh Award, Commitment to Theatre Award (World Theatre Day Honor of Punjab Govt)-2013. He was conferred PADAMSHREE by President of India in 2013. He worked as Secretary J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages for eight years. Among many accomplishments, under his creative guidance the State of J&K won Best tableaux Award for the first time in 1997 and continued the tradition of winning Best Awards in 1999 and 2001. He also served on the Boards of prestigious Institutions of the country including, Department of Culture, Govt. of India, Sangeet Natak Akademi, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, North Zone Cultural Centre, Council for Promotion of Urdu Language and as an expert for National School of Drama, Department of Culture, M.P., Department of Language & Culture, H.P. and Association of Indian Universities. Widely traveled Balwant Thakur held his presentations in Bangkok (Thailand) Singapore, London, Oxford, Stratford, Berlin, Brighton, Frankfurt, (Germany), Rome Moscow, Yoroslov, (Italy) Belgrade, St. Petersburg, Turkey, Almaty, Bishkek, Denmark, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhaabi, and Dhaka. Currently working as Regional Director-cum-consultant in Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs, and Government of India. Bukhari reviews traffic Give berth to Baig in RKJ, JKAACL felicitated management plan of City, Union Cabinet: JKYSAC Kavi Rattan in Jharokha Directs for immediate removal of encroachment s, bottlenecks on roads GOF Staff Reporter Srinagar, May 04: } In order to curb the traffic jamming and streamlining the traffic management system in Srinagar city, the Minister for R&B and Floriculture, Syed Altaf Ahmad Bukhari visited various traffic jamming prone areas of City and took stock of measures taken for smooth ply of traffic. He directed the SMC authorities for immediate removal of bottlenecks and hurdles so that traffic jamming would be easily curbed. During the visit, the Minister was accompanied by the officers of Divisional and District Administration. Bukhari visited Batmaloo and directed Srinagar Municipal authorities for removal of the boundary walls of dewatering station so that road is widened. The Minister also visited Bishambir Nagar road in Srinagar city and instructed the authorities to take immediate appeals PM, Mufti GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 4: steps for removal of encroachment within days. He visited Dalgate and instructed the Engineer R&B Executive Srinagar for construction of protection Bund on the bank of Dalgate road. The Minister also directed the Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation for lifting the debris of dismantled private building so that the roads would be cleared for smooth vehicular movement. Earlier, the Minister convened a meeting of officers at Banquet Hall Srinagar and reviewed the traffic management plan framed by Srinagar Development Authority. On this occasion, the Minister was apprised by the Srinagar Development Authority about traffic management programme through a PowerPoint presentation. During the meeting the authorities of R&B, Traffic Police and Srinagar Municipal Corporation put forth their suggestions regarding curbing traffic jamming and streamlining of traffic in city. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr. Gazanfar Hussain, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority, Mr. Mohammad Saleem Sheshgari, Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Mr. Tufail Mattoo, Senior Superintendent of Police Traffic Srinagar, Mr. Haseeb-ur-Rehman, Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Mr. Amit Kumar, , ExecutiveEngineerPWD,ChiefTown PlannerSrinagarandotherofficers. Youth Sharnarthi JK Action Committee (JKYSAC) urged the Prime Minister Narender Modi and PDP chief patron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed to make way for the senior and most qualified leader of the state Mr Muzaffar Hussain Beig to get berth in the union cabinet so that nation and state can be benefitted from his qualification and experiences. RC Sharma president JKYSAC said that Mr Muzaffar Hussain Beig is a senior leader of the state and he is too a legal luminary of the country as no one even from country can compete his legally and political wisdom. He said that BJP and PDP are running coalition in the state and there is a proposal to give a berth to PDP in union cabinet and it is the high time to utilize the services of such a high morale and secular leader to develop the country and state. He said that his induction in union cabinet as Union Home Minister would be an instrumental to end the chaos in the state, which will improve the dignity of the coun- try in the world. He asked the PDP to rise above family love and make the way for Mr Muzaffar Hussian Beig, who is a gem of country and will serve the people of state and country too. While advising the Prime Minister Narender Modi, he urged him (Modi) to allot Home department to Mr Muzaffar Hussain Beig and get the solution of crisis of Jammu & Kashmir state within the framework of Indian constitution. He said that Mr Beig is politician of international fame, besides he is legal luminary of the country and everybody knows the fact. He also urged the Muzaffar Hussian Bieg to respect the sentiments of people of state and even out of state and accept the assignment of being inducted in union cabinet in near future as country needs his services in development and retrieving of lost glory of the state. He said that with his induction in the union cabinet as union home minister the state will emerge as prosperous and happiest state of the world. He requested to Beig to donate his political and legal wisdom for the sake of people of state as India needs the same at this time GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 4: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of art, Culture and Languages and Radio Kashmir, Jammu jointly felicitated a renowned theatre activist , actor, Sh. Kavi Rattan in a simple but impressive function in K.L Saigal Hall, Jammu under its regular series of interaction and felicitation programme entitled ‘Jharokha’. N D Jamwal a multi -faceted personality a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award presided whereas Dr. Arvinder Singh Amn, Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Sh. V.K Sambyal, Director, Radio Kashmir, Jammu and Kavi Rattan were also present in the presidium . Speaking on the occasion, N D Jamwal appreciated the efforts of JKAACL and RKJ who have decided to felicitate the senior and veteran personalities in the field Closing ceremony of 5th Martyar’s memorial North Guru Ravi Dass Sabha celebrates Budh Purnima Zone T20 cricket championship held in Kathua Jammu, May 4: In connection with the celebrations of Budh Purnima and the Birth anniversary of Baba Sahib Bhim Rao Ambedkar a grand programme was organized by All J&K Shri Guru Ravi Dass Sabha at Guru Ravi Dass Complex at Krishna Nagar under the overall supervision of President of the Sabha Piran Ditta,M.L.Banahalia & Raj Kumar Raja wherein Divisional Commissioner Jammu Mr. Pawan Kotwal was chief guest and B.R Kundal Former Chief Secretary, J&K state was guest of Honour. The guests were received by the president of the Sabha Mr. Piran Ditta with much fan fare at Vanue site. Pawan Kotwal while speaking on the occasion put light on the life of Mahatma Budha and B.R Ambedkar and said that the time has come where teachings of these great personalities are required to be adopted in real life so that India may emerge as nation irrespective of caste ,creed, religion and all the people unitedly as force work for the welfare, development and prosperity of the nation. Kundal also spoke about the teaching of both these personalities in detail and said that both these personalities worked for the up gradation of the down trodden of the society and their teachings needs to be taught to each & every section of the society. Piran Ditta president of the Sabha while thanking the Chief Guest for sparing his valuable time for the Sabha & attending this programme. He further thanked Divisional Commissioner for conducting the free and fair elections of the Sabha. Prominent among other who were present and spoke on the occasion include Raj Kumar Raja,M.L.Banahalia, Dr. Sanjay Bhasin,Principal Degree College Ramban Yudhvir Singh,Master Tara Chand,Om Parkash Dhingra etc. GOF staff Reporter Jammu, May 04: 5th closing ceremony of Police Martyrs’ Memorial North Zone Inter Club T-20 Cricket Championship 201415 was held today in District Sports Stadium Kathua. Danesh Rana, IGP Jammu Zone was chief guest and Shakeel A.Beig, DIG, Jammu Range, was guest of honour. Among other officers Miss.Neeva Jain, SSP Kathua, Joginder Singh, SSP Samba, Sanjeev Khajuria, Principal PTS Kathua, Nasir Ahmed ASP Kathua, Ajay Kumar Dy SP Hqrs Kathua, Kuljeet Singh Dy (DAR) Kathua were present on the occasion. The final match was played between AMC Gurgoan and Sabhi cricket club Hoshiarpur. AMC won the toss and elected to ball first. Sabhi Cricket Club scored 95 runs in 20 overs for the loss of 07 wickets. In reply AMC made 96 runs for the loss of 04 wickets in 16 overs and won the match. Chanderpaul Saini of AMC made 27 runs and also took 03 wickets was declared man of match. A cash prize of Rs.21,000/- was given to him. Manoj Kumar of AMC Gurgoan was declared best batsman of the tournament. Varun Khanna took the prize of Rs.21000/- declared best bowler. AMC the winner team won a cash prize of Rs.2.50 Lacs whereas Sabhi Gurgoan runner up team was given prize of Rs.1.75 lacs. IGP Jammu & DIG Jammu gave away the prizes to the winners and best performers. They also paid tributes to martyrs of J&K Police who sacrificed their today for our tomorrow. IGP Jammu also interacted with the Martyrs’ families. of Art, Cultural and Languages on 4th of every month . He said that this sincere efforts of the Academy and Radio not only play a mark of respect to the felicitator but it also provide an opportunity to younger generation to have an interaction with one and another Earlier, delivering welcome address by Sh. V.K Sambyal, Director, Radio Kashmir, Jammu said that Radio Kashmir, Jammu and J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages has been doing this programme for the last some month which is receiving overwhelming response . Encouraging by this response JAACL and RKJ have decided to come up with new programmes in near future . Mohan Singh a renowned Dogri writer read out detailed paper on the life and works of Shri Kavi Rattan . Sh. Ashok Gupta, Editor Dogri of the Academy readout Citation on the occasion. Kavi Rattan also spoke on the occasion. In his speech he highlighted some important events of his life and after that the Stage was left open for the audience who have a health interaction with Sh. Kavi Rattan. Vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Arvinder Singh Amn, Additional Secretary, Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Jammu whereas Smt. Reeta Rani a famous singer and Asstt. Editor in the Academy conducting the proceedings of the programme Among other were present S.Shri Deepak Kumar, Madan Ringala, Mustaq Kak , O.P.Sakir , Bhopinder Singh, Rajeshwar Singh Raju, Shiv Dev Singh Manhas, Baljeet Singh Raian , Kanta Sharma , Sapana Soni , Vijay Goswami, Danesh Dogra, Sharat Sharma, Gardhari Lal Sharma and Dr. Kamal Sharama. Monga demands complete rehabilitation of flood victims GOF Staff Reporter Srinagar, May 4: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee Vice President and MLC GN Monga Monday demanded complete rehabilitation of September 2014 flood victims and urged the government to take immediate steps in this regard. In a press statement issued here today, Monga said more than eight months have passed since the floods devastated large parts of Kashmir and especially Srinagar city. “But beyond the lip service PDP-BJP government has done nothing so far for their rehabilitation. Thousands of people have lost their houses and many more their livelihood. But it seems the government is least bothered about their rehabilitation.” While lashing out at the PDPBJP government for failing to deliver on its promises and especially on rehabilitation of September 2014 flood victims, he lamented the apathy of central government in releasing the flood relief package the victims. “The response shown by the government of India to floods in Kashmir is insufficient and reflects an insensitive approach of the union government towards the tragedy stricken Jammu and Kashmir. There is a dire need for rehabilitation of the flood affected people especially those who have lost their bread and butter,” the Congress leader demanded. He said government can’t shy away from its responsibilities after disbursement of meagre relief amount. “There is immediate need of providing relief amount as per the losses caused to the property and the standing crops. Government should provide them complete relief and ensure their rehabilitation,” he added. Glimpses of Future JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015, PAGE 5 Kupwara, Baramulla to get alternate connectivity After two decades of wait, Sopore Bypass Bridge to be commissioned this year GOF Staff Reporter Srinagar, May 4: Having failed to meet innumerable deadlines during the past almost two decades, the crucial bridge on Sopore bypass is finally set to be completed this year, courtesy personal intervention of the Minister for Public Works, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari. The State Government is going to throw open the 226-meter long bridge by August this year. “The bridge will be thrown open by August this year and there will be no more delay in the work as I am personally monitoring its progress,” Bukhari said. According to officials, the bridge was initially approved in 1980’s, it then got stalled for some years and work was again started in 1992-93. However, the work was stalled again and the construction of the bridge was resumed in 2004 by M/S Mir Constructions after they got the contract from Border Road Organization (BRO). The construction work was supposed to be completed within four years and bridge was to be thrown open in 2008. However, it could not meet the deadline forcing the present Government to take up the matter with the concerned authorities in the Government of India. “We are committed to complete the bridge before the fruit season as it not only provides alternate to Kupwara and connectivity Baramulla, but also connects country’s second largest Fruit Mandi through the shortest link,” the Minister said adding the fruit growers have been anxiously waiting for decades for its completion. He said Border Road Organization (BRO) will be handing it over to R&B Department by July end and it would be commissioned in August. The completion of bridge will also help ease frequent traffic jams in the Sopore town. Pertinently, after assuming charge as Minister for Public Works, Bukhari on the directions of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed rushed to New Delhi to sort-out the issues hampering work on the roads and bridges being constructed and maintained by the BRO. He held threadbare discussions with the BRO officials and Union Minister for Transport and Highways to expedite work on these projects including Srinagar-Jammu highway. Bukhari said the government has constituted a high-level committee to monitor progress of some crucial projects in R&B sector including Sopore Bypass Bridge, Parimpora-Narbal road, Srinagar-Qazigund stretch of the highway, Mughal Road and some important roads in Srinagar city. Regarding the di- lapidated condition of Srinagar-Jammu highway, the Minister said the clear instructions have been passed on to the executing agency to expedite work on the project and he will be tomorrow personally visiting the worst affected stretch of the highway from Panthachowk to Qazigund for on-the-spot review of the work. Regarding, maintenance of roads in Srinagar city, the Minister said that a multipronged strategy is being used to regulate traffic movement in the summer capital. He said on one hand all the bottlenecks will be removed from crucial road links while on the other upgradation and black-topping would be carried out simultaneously to ensure hassle-free movement of traffic. He said the upgradation work has already been kick-started in several parts of the city, which saw massive devastation of public infrastructure in September 2014 floods. Sunil Sharma chaired public darbar at Galigarh GOF Staff Reporter Kishtwar, May 04: To redress the grievances of the people living in far flung and remote areas of the District Kishtwar, Minister of State for PWD and Revenue Mr. Sunil Sharma today chaired a Public Darbar at Government Higher Secondary School Galigarh and inaugurated a Newly constructed Panchayat Ghar for Drab Panchayat in Sarthal area that has been constructed by Rural Development Department at cost of Rs. 20 lacs. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Mr. Mohammad Javaid Khan, Senior Superintendent of Police Kishtwar Mr. Yougal Manhas, besides ADDC Kishtwar, ACD Kishtwar, XEn PHE Division Kishtwar, XEn PMGSY , XEn PDD, XEn Irrigation and other District , Sector officers and a huge gathering of people attended the Public Darbar. While inaugurating the Panchayat Ghar for Drab Panchayat, Mr. Sharma appreciated the quality work done by the RDD in construction of the community asset for the benefit of PRI’s, it was revealed that construction work on 32 Panchayat Ghars is going on and soon will get completed . Addressing the Public Darbar at Galigarh,the minister said that Government is committed for the development of rural areas and efforts are being made to provide all the basic amenities to the people living in remote and far flung areas. He said road connectivity being the backbone and prime requirement for multi-round development of any region. He said Government has taken up the initiatives to provide better road connectivity, adequate drinking water and power supply, strengthening and uplifting educational standards and infrastructure in rural areas and improving health care delivery system. He said all the initiatives and measures taken by the Government will take a little time to get visible on ground, and asked the people to have patience and then reap the fruits of development. Regarding the issue of development of Galigarh as a tourist attraction destination, Minister sought the cooperation of the people and donate land adjacent to the Galigarh water stream so that it could be developed as a Picnic spot which will have Parks, Huts, beautification work etc. he said that an amount upto Rs. 50 lacs to Rs. 1 Crore will be provided by the Government for the creation of tourist attraction Centre if the land is donated. Minister also announced that as demanded by the people of the area, an Extension Ration Sale Depot will be opened by the CA&PD Department so that people don’t have to travel long distance to get ration from the distant Ration sale Depots. Regarding supply of Agriculture Seeds, Fertilizers and Pesticides, Mr. Sharma said that any interested person who wants to open Seed centre, Fertilizers centre or Pesticide outlet in area can approach District the Administration to get the permission and License to establish the centre/ unit in the area. On the Issue of improvement of Health care system in the area Minister said that for the establishment of PHC at Galigarh, Dispensary at Jinvas and SubCentre in Trigam area, Minister said that CMO Doda has been directed to submit feasibility report of the said Health care centres within two weeks time so that it could be taken up at Ministry level. Over the issue of miscalculation of payment of land compensation acquired by the GVK for Rattle Hydro Electric Project, Mr. Sharma directed DC Kishtwar to depute ACR Kishtwar to personally camp in the area and settle the claims and ensure that all the genuine affected people get their due amount within time bound manner. Mr. Sharma also directed the officers to ensure that the timelines fixed are met at any cost so that confidence of the Punjabi Lekhak Sabha release music album ‘Tishnagi’ people is strengthened with the Government. Regarding over charging of Electric dues, Minister advised the people to install Energy Meters in their Homes and pay as they consume. Various demands and issues were raised by the people which includes 100 KV Transformer for Galigarh, Upgradation of BJP intensify Mass contact program in valley Punjabi Lekhak Sabha Jammu organized a Music Album Release Function at K L Saigal Hall, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Canal Road, Jammu. A music album titled ‘Tishnagi’ containing audio tracks of eight Punjabi Gazals written by Sh. Surinder Singh Seerat, a well known gazal lyricist of J&K state, was released on this occasion. Surjeet Judge, Shiromani Punjabi poet presided over the function where as Dr. Lalit Magotra was the Chief Guest on this occasion. The Compact Disc of these tracks have been produced by Sh. Surinder Seerat. The music for these gazals has been composed and directed by Sh. Sham Sajan, a prominent singer and music director of J&K State. The gazals have been sung by Smt. Gursharan Kaur, Miss Sargam Pant and Sh. Sham Sajan himself. While welcoming the guests S. Devinder Singh Vishavnagrik said that Sh. Seerat has done a commendable job to promote the musical gazal culture in Punjabi language. He said that this is one of the rarest occasions that quality music album on Punjabi gajzals is brought out by any production house or other bodies. In his address, Surinder Seerat gave a brief introduction of the process of developments in bringing out this album. He said that it was the impact of Sh. Sham Sajan’s voice that compelled him to record his gazals by his voice. He said that inspite of his stay in California, he preferres to get the album recorded in Jammu only. He claimed that he had been successful in his view in this production. Sham Sajan disclosed on this occasion that only the Indian local musical instruments like flute, sitar, sarangi, rabab, harmonium and tabla etc. were used during the recording of these tracks based on Indian Classical Ragas like Rag Keerwani, Rag Bhairavi, Tilak Kamod Darbari Kanara, Chorakseed etc. and no synth. music was made use of. Dr. Manojot highlighted the achievements and contribution of Sh. Seerat in the field of Punjabi Gazal. Major Bhupinder Singh Daler, a Punjabi writer, Dr. Lalit Magotra, Dr. Arvinder Amn, Additional Secretary, JKAACL also expressed their views. CM’s efforts to promote J&K’s tourism hailed GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 4: The Co-ordination Committee of Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Owners Federation (KHAROF), Kashmir Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHARA) and Pahalgam Hotel and Restaurant Owners Association (PHAROA) appreciates the efforts of the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for tourism promotion campaign at Mumbai , Ahmadabad and Delhi. The constituents of Co-ordination Committee firmly believes that the promotion campaign will help dispel the post flood worries of the tour operators, travel agents, MICE organizers, Corporate, intending tourists and others who desires to visit Kashmir in coming months. The campaign was targeted to negate the adverse effect of post flood reporting by a section of electronic media which we believe has been achieved by this high profile campaign by the Chief Minister, Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu, Commissioner Tourism and Culture, Shalindra Kumar, the Director Tourism Farooq Shah, President, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry(Inc) Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad. The Co-ordination Committee shares the belief of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Saywed and his government that tourism industry has to play a more important role in the economic development of the state including the capacity of the hospitality sector in particular of providing employment to a large number of local population besides acting as an engine of growth for others sectors like handicrafts, transports, house-boats, shikara-walas, pony-walas, daily-wages, small time hawkers, retail and wholesale trade. The Co-ordination Committee appeals to the government to provide relief and rehabilitation to small traders who suffered losses during 2014 floods and the need for putting in order the damaged infrastructure like roads, bridges and connectivity with various destinations. The Coordination Committee assured the government of its support for future tourism promotional activities. Shifting of slaughter house from Dogra Hall demanded Jammu, May 4: A joint meeting of J&k Sangram Sena, Jammu and Dogra Liberation Front Jammu was held under the chairmanship of Ram Rattan Raina president of J&K Sangram Sena and Kapil Sharma president Dogra Liberation Front, Jammu. During the meeting, Ram Rattan Raina expressed concerned over working of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) for its inability to concede the demands of the public and provide them civic conditions in Dogra Hall. Expressing concern over the slaughter house at Dogra Hall, he demanded immediate shifting of Slaughter house from Dogra Hall. Ram Pal Sharma said that many times they approach JMC and list the demands of the public but the concerned authority remained silent. The leaders appealed to the Deputy Chief Minister to direct the concerned authority to immediate shift slaughter house to some other place. GOFStaff Reporter Srinagar, May 4: A Mass contact program was held at Bandipora and it was chaired by BJP State General Secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul with party MLCs- Ramesh Arora, S. Charanjit Singh Khalsa and Sofi Yousuf as guests of honour alongwith other leaders of North Kashmir. Ashok Koul, while addresing this gathering, said that BJP has been organising such programmes in different parts of valley for the last four days and there is enthusiasm among the party activists as well as the local people. Today we are receiving overwhelming response in every nook and corner, he said and added that peo- ple have realised that it is the BJP need to be strengthened and trusted. He said that record membership in all the districts of Kashmir are themselves proof of the same. Ashok Koul assured the pary activists and the public that the state’s coalition government will work for equal development and equal treatment to all the regions in all matters and at all levels. Ramesh Arora, Sofi Yousuf and S. Charajit Singh Khalsa, while appreciating the efforts put by the party activists, said that they have been working day and night to reach out the masses with the programmes and policies of the party and to mobilise them to be members. “ They are really putting their best”, said MLCs. Jammu, May 4: Continue with the routine weekly sitting programme the newly appointed Member Legislative Council (MLC) Ashok Khajuria today attended the durbar and meet with people and the representatives of various delegations at the BJP party headquarters, Kachi Chowni, Jammu. While interacting with the people hailing from the different walks of life, Ashok Khajuria listened the issues being faced by them and assured them that their problems would be redressed as earliest. roads, posting of adequate staff in schools, renovation and repairs of Sub-Centre Galigarh, payment of pending wages under MGNREGA, immediate upgradation of Shalimar-Sarthal road, Upgradation and opening of new schools, beside various other demands and issues were highlighted by the people in the Public Darbar. Minister gave He said that the PDP-BJP coalition government after the formation in the state is committed for the development of the people and this is only possible only when their issues would be redressed as earliest. People also aware the MLC about the difficulties being faced by them due to the regular, unscheduled power cuts and scarcity of drinking water supply especially in the old city area and its outskirts. They said that within the view of coming summers this issue would get more worsen if the power supply and water supply would not be regularized. MLC after listening the grievances of people assured that he would talk to the concerned ministers and the higher authorities in this regard and would ask them to address the public grievances as soon as possible. onspot instructions to the concerned officer to mitigate the genuine grievances on priority basis without any delay. While culminating the proceedings of the Darbar, Mr. Sunil Sharma said that the process of organizing Public darbar will continue on so that the grievances of people are redressed at their doorsteps in a time bound manner. Jugal for timely completion of centrally sponsored project Jammu, May 4: Jammu, May 4: Interacts with people, address their grievances Inaugurates Panchayat Ghar for Drab in Sarthal area GOF Staff Reporter GOF Staff Reporter MLC Ashok Khajuria attends weekly durbar at Party office BJP State President & Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma, while chairing a meeting of Senior officials of maintenance wing of Power Development Department (PDD) volved in the implementation of the said projects. He said that there has been repeated complaints of lack of electricity in Jammu, particularly in the summer months, the people has to suffer on account of power cuts. He said that IPDS and Deen Dayal Upadhaya Vidhutikaran Yojana layed. He said that the department may have some problems or hurdles but the same will be solved at the earliest. He also assured that every effort will be made to repair, replace and fix new poles and wires to make it sure that the people of Jammu province do not suffer in these summers due to lack of to discuss and plan the ways and means for the implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes like IPDS and Deen Dayal Upadhaya Vidhutikaran Yojana. Jugal Kishore Sharma sought the details about the work out done so far by the department and stressed for better coordination between the different wings in- has been extended to our state also with a motive to provide round the clock electricity so that the industries do not suffer, domestic activities run smoothly. He said that these projects are therefore of great significance and the concerned department should make all the available and best efforts to ensure that the projects are not de- electricity and drinking water. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer Ajay Gupta, Engineers— Superintending Gurmeet Singh from Rajouri and Sunil Gupta from Jammu besides Surinder Koul from Doda, who has been nominated as Nodal Officer for implementation of the Centrally sponsored schemes. Government to set up labs to test Parivartan organises tobacco contents and emissions Annual General meeting Agencies New Delhi, May 4: Government will set up an apex tobacco research lab and four other regional labs to test the the contents and emissions of various tobacco products like cigarettes and bidis and set a limit to the toxic chemicals in them. "The aim is to evaluate both smoking and smokeless tobacco products. These labs would be testing the identified chemicals of priority like nicotine, ammonia and carbon monoxide for which the WHO's TobLabNet has already established Standard Operating Precedures (SOPs) "These labs will be the first of its kind in South Asia and initially may be regulatory laboratories to verify the declarations of the tobacco industry about the contents and emissions of their products," said a senior Union Health Ministry official. The work will be carried out in two phases. In phase-I, an apex research lab will be set up in Food Research & Standardisation Laboratory (FRSL), Ghaziabad and two regional labs in Regional Drugs Testing Laboratory in Guwahati and Central Drugs Testing Laboratory in Mumbai. In phase-II, two more regional labs will come up in Central Drug Testing Laboratory, Hyderabad and Regional Drug Testing Laboratory in Chandigarh. The Ministry is in the process of procuring the equipment like environmental chamber, weight, circumference, pressure drop and ventillation measurement apparatus, fully automatic smoking machine with stand alone carbon monoxide (CO)analyser etc centrally. Team from The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) along with the Central Design Bureau (CDB) architect had visited the identified labs and suggestive lay outs have been prepared. The tobacco testing laboratories will not be built de-novo but they will be housed in the existing Food and Drug testing laboratories. At present there is Central Tobacco Research Institute in Andhra Pradesh (under the agriculture ministry), which tests tobacco content for the industry. The Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Act makes it mandatory for all tobacco manufacturers to mention the amount of nicotine and other chemicals in their products. Once the testing labs will be step up, we will ask the industry to follow the norm. Jammu, May 4: The annual general meeting (AGM) of Parivartan, NGO was held here today. The meeting was chaired by Minister for PHE Sukhnandan Kumar, who was the chief guest on the occasion, while Chief Bureau head of Dainik Bhaskar newspaper, Udhay Bhaskar was the guest of honour. During the meeting, Chairman of Parivartan, Vikas Sharma give a detail about the objectives of their NGO and the future plans and programmes which would be organised by the NGO in current financial year were also discussed with the Chief Guest and Minister Sukhnandan Kumar. Speaking on the occasion, the minister for PHE, Sukhnandan Kumar appreciated the works done by the NGO regarding the welfare of poor and needy people by organizing free medical camps in the far flung areas of the state, during which the poor and needy children as well as the people were provided free medical treatment and free medicines by the specialist doctors, who attended the camps for the welfare of people. The chairman, Parivartan, Vikas Sharma also assured that their NGO would continue to provide their services to the people by organising more camps in near future so that the people in the far flung areas would get the best treatment at their door steps. He further expressed gratitude to the chief bureau Dainik Bhaskar, Udhay Bhaskar for devoting their previous time for participating in the AGM of the NGO. He also expressed his desire to join the NGO as a member. Among others who were present in the meeting included Rajinder Singh (President), Vishal Targotra (Treasurer), Udhay Bhaskar (Vice-president), Vijay Sharma (Vice-president), Sahil Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Ashish Kapoor, Mukesh Oberaio, Joginder and Naresh. CYMK Glimpses of Future Glimpses of future More laws lead to corruption One wonders why, the powers that be do not do anything to put right things that are drastically wrong. Since long we have been listening to tall talks of ‘good governance’. Unfortunately, nothing much has been done about this. Though the world and the prevailing situations have changed, we are stuck with the laws and methods introduced by the British. There more than 3,000 laws in our country. In most of the cases, officers, charged with enforcing a law do not have the access to the concerned law books. The situation has not changed even now, as there is no provision for the copies or the applicable laws to be available to the relevant department in our country. The problem is that we have too many laws, of which, neither the enforcer nor the person who is expected to comply, is aware. In fact, there is a multiplicity of authorities and the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing. The BJP-led NDA Government had made a good beginning by deleting some obsolete laws but is now back to square one. It came as a surprise that in the national capital, to run a metro on a single line, a law is required. It is possible to confront absurdities, but in our governance, we have even crossed all common sense limits. The result is an utter mess, as nobody can be held responsible. No one really knows who has to ensure compliance of a particular law or aspect of the governance or functioning. More laws do not mean better governance, but more bewilderment and misunderstanding. The laws, if not enforced or too difficult to be enforced, lead to more corruption and not better governance. Some politicians believe that orders on the files are sufficient for development and progress of the country. But the movement of a file comes at a price. A builder, who could get completion certificate for his multi-storied cooperative society complex, was the envy of everybody. When asked about the secret of his success, he said that he put wheels on the file, so that it could move faster from table-to-table. I asked, How can you put ‘wheels’ on a file, consisting of a dozen or more pages? He looked at me and wondered at my ignorance. He clarified that putting wheels meant spending hard cash, so that no queries would be made about the project and the file would promptly be sent to the next table. He said that he spent Rs 22 lakh on the concerned department that was charged with the function of giving completion certificates. There is a law which says that the possession of assets beyond known sources of income is an offence. But to the best of my knowledge, it has not been implemented. The result is that petty officials from all Government departments make tonnes of money and live in fancy bungalows. They have cars not only for themselves but also for their children. Indian bureaucracy was rated the worst in Asia with a 9.21 score out of 10, according to a report filed sometime back by a prestigious consulting firm, Political & Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd based in Hong Kong.The report said India’s inefficient bureaucracy was largely responsible for most of the complaints from business executives. The complaints included inadequate infrastructure and corruption, where officials were willing to accept under-the-table payments, and companies were tempted to pay to overcome bureaucratic inertia and gain Government favours. The report added that dealing with the court system in India was an unattractive option for companies and companies want to avoid it. The bureaucrats are rarely held accountable for wrong decisions and it is extremely difficult to challenge them. “This gives them (bureaucrats) terrific powers and could be one of the main reasons why average Indians as well as existing and would-be foreign investors perceive India’s bureaucrats as negatively as they do,” said the report. This is also the 10th consecutive year that India has ranked worst in the company’s study of bureaucracy in Asia. It is not that the position is irredeemable. Political rulers need to make up their mind to weed out the corrupt and put the onus on bureaucrats so that whatever property or money the latter have is accounted for. Instead, there are layers of appeals and the influential bureaucrats get political support. A funny thing is that nobody is bothered about corruption in the lower levels of the bureaucracy. Laws should be equally and vigorously applied to them, as it is at that level from which the files start moving. The total number of laws should also be cut down and there should be adequate training, as well as sufficient law books and manuals for the staff. If somebody goes to the court, his case must be decided in two months and for this the Government should strengthen the judicial and criminal justice system. If we can have a first rate, independent and honest judiciary, we can also have a good bureaucracy. But accountability is key. Indians have to take governance seriously. Otherwise, we have had before and will continue to have the kind of corrupt Government we deserve. JAMMU TUESDAY MAY 5, 2015, PAGE 6 Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen BY : RANJIT GUPTA espite growing American reservations, Saudi Arabian hardliners seem determined to impose a military solution on the Yemen crisis. Instead, Riyadh is likely to find itself mired in Yemen for a long time in an unwinnable war. The intense fighting that resulted in the virtual takeover of Yemen by the Shia Houthis earlier this year sent foreign nationals fleeing the chaos, resulting in the recent, splendidly executed, and deservedly, well-publicised rescue of more than 5,000 Indian and foreign nationals by the Indian government. It also sent shock waves through neighbouring Saudi Arabia which chose to react robustly though there was no attack on Saudi Arabia by Yemenis. To properly understand the situation, one first needs to study Yemen, its politics and its turbulent history. The Shia Imams ruled Yemen for over 1,000 years till 1962, when the Imamate was overthrown by nationalist military officers led by Col. Abdullah Sallal. Both Col. Sallal and Republican Yemen’s second President, Abdul Rahman Yahya Al-Iryani, were Zaydi Shias; Ali Abdullah Saleh, President for 34 years, is also a Zaydi. In fact, Mr. Saleh waged a bitter military campaign against the Houthis from 2004 to 2010. The Muslim Brotherhood is quintessentially a Sunni entity, but in Yemen, its chairman and secretary general are Zaydis. CHRONIC INFIGHTING A unique attribute of Yemeni society is that every individual has several firearms. As a result, the country is awash with millions of weapons. Rockets and missiles, Kalashnikovs, machine guns, and even tanks have been on sale openly for decades. Also, resorting to violence is the usual medium of settling disputes. Both the Imams/Kings of Yemen in the 20th century were assassinated; a President too. Two oth- D BY : KG SURESH he devastating earthquake in Nepal, and India’s spontaneous response to it has been widely depicted and discussed. Yet, it has thrown up many facets that merit our attention. To begin with, undoubtedly, India’s overwhelming response to the earthquake was but natural. Though strategic experts sought to project it as a strategy to contain China’s growing clout in our Himalayan neighbour, the fact remains that any Indian reaction, short of what was done, would have distressed Indians more than the Nepalese. What the strategic analysts and think tanks tend to forget is the human bonding which is beyond all strategic thinking. Indians and Nepalese are one people culturally, ethnically, religiously, civilisationally though they reside in two sovereign countries. That is, perhaps, one reason, India shares an open border of hundreds of kilometers with only one country in all its neighborhood, notwithstanding occasional concerns over security implications, including enemy countries using Nepal as a transit to carry out anti-India activities. In India, Nepalese people have never been seen as foreigners. There has never been hesitation by Indian firms in employ- T ing Nepalese nationals. The very fact that lakhs of Nepalese continue to serve in the Indian Army, is a testimony to the trust that the Indians have in the Nepalese people — that the latter will never turn against India, irrespective of the flip flops in the relations between Governments in both the countries. Unlike the case with Bangladesh, Indians have never been concerned about the large-scale immigration of the Nepalese people into India in search of employment opportunities. The Nepalese royal family has always shared close blood relations with Indian royal families. The civilisational bonds are so strong that centuries after the advent of Adi Shankara, the Prophet of modern Hinduism, Nambudiri Brahmins from the southern-most Indian State of Kerala continue to enjoy privileged positions as priests at the world famous Pashupatinath temple in Kathmandu. From Sita to Buddha and beyond, an umbilical cord connects the people of the two countries, which cannot be comprehended in terms of strategy or foreign policy. The very fact that the Nepalese relief personnel feel more at home with Indian teams more than any other foreign missions, reflects this natural bonding. No wonder, Indians never complained that Prime Minister Saudi rhetoric has focussed on Iranian involvement. Yemeni Zaydi Shias are “fivers” whose ideology is closer to the Sunnis than to the Iranian “twelver” Shias. There is no record of significant Iranian involvement with the Zaydi Shias of Yemen beyond some Houthis pursuing religious studies in Iran in the early 1990s. Among them was Hussein Badr Al-Deen Houthi, the founder-leader of the Ansar Allah, during which he picked up what became the Houthi motto: “Death to America, Death to Israel, Damn the Jews, Victory to Islam.” Iranian interest was kindled by the six-year conflict between Mr. Saleh and the Houthis from 2004 to 2010 but truly meaningful interaction between the two began only after the Houthis took control in Sana'a. Direct flights between Tehran and Sana'a started in March 2015 after a gap of 25 years. Iran has signed agreements with the Houthi-led Yemeni authorities to supply Iranian oil, for help in the construction of power plants, and the modernisation of strategic ports. Implementing these agreements will take a long time, if ever. There is little credible evidence that Iran has provided large enough consignments of weapons to the Houthis to make any tangible difference on the ground; logistically, it is almost impossible to do so. However, with several airports and ports now under Houthi control, the possibilities of Iranian weapons supplies to Yemen exist, if needed. From being an interested bystander at best, Saudi actions, policies and rhetoric in the past few years have enabled Iran to acquire credible locus standi and become an active player in the processes of determining Yemen’s future. Iran’s influence throughout West Asia has risen dramatically since the so-called Arab Spring unrest began it has become the most influential power in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and now Yemen also. THE SAUDI RESPONSE Netaji’s forgotten Indian Army BY : DEEPAK SINHA ithout diminishing the Congress’s contribution to the Indian independence movement, we must ask ourselves: Did the British leave just because we spun our own cloth, refused to pay tax on salt, and protested peacefully? It can only be poetic justice that an innocuous leak of an Intelligence Bureau document, of the snooping on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s kin for 20 years after independence, has snowballed into a scandal of epic proportions, the contours of which, we are yet to understand. The leak has also resulted in the veil being ripped on the events leading to the independence. Conventional wisdom and constructed history will have us believe — and the Congress will not have us forget — that the Indian National Congress, led by Jawaharlal Nehru, in conjunction with Mahatma Gandhi’s strategy of Ahimsa and Satyagraha, non- violence and non-cooperation, was able to out-manoeuvre the British Raj and break its will to stay on and rule India. All of this, just within 18 months since the end of World War II from which, the British and their allies had emerged victorious and more powerful than ever. While there is no reason to cast aspersions on the sacrifices of the many Congress leaders we venerate today, there is a need to ask ourselves: Did the British leave just because we spun our own cloth, refused to pay tax on salt and opposed their rule through peaceful non-cooperation methods? Fortunately, our high school syllabus does devote a few short pages to the exploits of those who believed that the only way Britain would grant us independence was through the force of arms. For example, in 1916, the Ottoman Indian Volunteer Corps was raised with Turkish assistance and went on to fight the British in Afghanistan in the First World War. After the commencement of World War II, the Centro Militare India was established with Italian help, and Bose’s Indian Legion, established with German assistance in Europe and Asia, the Indian National Army or the Azad Hind Fauj established in Sin- W Rebuilding India-Nepal ties Strategic experts have sought to project India’s response to the tragedy in Nepal as an effort to contain China's growing clout in the Himalayan nation. They forget that there is a human bonding between India and Nepal, which is beyond all strategic thinking ers were overthrown in coups. In Yemen, chronic infighting is a normal thing. Soon after Saudi Arabia was formally established in 1932, it invaded Yemen in 1934 and absorbed the Yemeni provinces of Asir, Jizan and Najran. In the Yemen civil war of 19621967, Saudi Arabia supported the Zaydi Imam. Since then, Saudi Arabia has sought to influence internal political dispensations by providing billions of dollars in aid. Yemen was among the four Arab countries convulsed by massive demonstrations from February 2011 onwards. Alarmed by its protégé, Mr. Saleh’s inability to control burgeoning unrest, mediation by the Saudi-led Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) forced him to step down in February 2012, while power was redistributed among the other existing power holders Mr. Saleh’s General People’s Congress, the Mushtarak, the “loyalist” Opposition and the Sunni Islah party, leaving out the Houthis even though they had participated very actively in the 2011 uprising. Abd Rabbuh Mansour Al Hadi, Vice-President under Mr. Saleh, was elected President without any candidate to oppose him. However, he lacks legitimacy in the eyes of the people, especially after fleeing the country and operating from Saudi Arabia. He has no tribal or political support base in northern Yemen and even in the south, outside Aden. With both Mr. Saleh and the Houthis shut out, the stage was set for an alliance between these erstwhile bitter enemies. Having headed the Army for so long, Mr. Saleh enjoys considerable support within it and particularly among the powerful Republican Guard. The Army’s huge weapons inventory became the key factor that enabled the Houthis to take control of Sana'a in September 2014, and later, of many of the country’s main cities and ports, and more crucially, its administrative, energy, financial and governmental apparatus. THE IRANIAN ANGLE Narendra Modi’s gesture of extending all assistance to our Nepalese brethren under ‘Operation Maitri’ in their hour of need was extravagant by any means. The massive relief work being carried out by Indian voluntary organisations in Nepal is only indicative of the popular mood of the country. Yet, it is important to ensure that our enthusiasm and eagerness to help should not be perceived as any interference in Nepal’s internal affairs. Over the past few decades, with the emergence of the Maoists and increasing activities of Islamists, there has been a tendency to project India as a bully, a big brother who wants to ‘gobble up’ and ‘Sikkimise’ Nepal. As an outcome, the Nepalese, particularly the intelligentsia and sections of the media, have become hyper sensitive to even innocent Indian remarks and observations. They smell in them, a conspiracy to undermine their sovereignty. In fact, one may feel that, other than catering to its development needs, the growing proximity between Nepal and China is to send a categorical message to India not to treat Nepal as its fiefdom. Even an innocuous remark by Mr Modi regarding the ongoing Constitution-making process, during his otherwise successful visit to Nepal, drew flak from sections of Nepalese intelligentsia, including pro-India groups who felt the Indian leader could have avoided the comment. In this context, the patronising comments being made by sections of the Indian media, who have flooded Nepal along with relief supplies, deserve a detailed study. The Indian media is considered nationalistic by its counterparts when it comes to foreign relations but that should not turn into jingoism. Many reports, particularly television coverage, gave an impression that India was doing a great favour to a small country, with correspondents making references such as gapore with Japanese assistance. Though originally raised by Rash Behari Bose and Mohan Singh, the latter was galvanised into becoming a true Army when Netaji finally arrived in Singapore and appointed himself as the head of the Arzi Hukumat-eAzad Hind or the Provisional Government of Free India. The Indian National Army consisted of approximately 43,000 men and women volunteers and engaged the British in combat in Burma and India. It went on to raise the tri-colour at Moirang, in Manipur, and in the Andaman Islands after their liberation with Japanese help. Having faced insurmountable odds and incurring extensive casualties, they were finally forced to surrender and after imprisonment and interrogation they returned home to their villages. Defeated, but not vanquished, they proclaimed their cause loudly till their shouts became a roar and people began to pay heed to what they said. The Red Fort trials of Prem Kumar Sahgal, Shah Nawaz Khan and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, ironically instead of projecting British authority and resolve as they had envisaged, became not just a symbol of the ‘bada bhai’ (elder brother) and ‘chota bhai’ (younger brother). Our reporters, some of them being sent out on foreign reporting for the first time, must realise that despite all similarities and affinity, Nepal is an independent country and an equal partner in the comity of nations. Second, apart from India, there are many others who have rushed relief to the quake-hit country. Maybe in the long run, countries such as China and the US may invest much more in reconstruction of the devastated country than India. India, as the largest country in the South Asian region and as a friend for all seasons, provided whatever humanitarian assistance it could extend, but rebuilding Nepal is going to be a major challenge where other developed countries too have to play a significant role. And the Nepalese too are courageous and resilient people who have weathered harsher storms in the past and come out with flying colours. At best, they require a helping hand and certainly not a perennial life support system. Untrained and uninitiated Indian media personnel have unknow- freedom movement but also a catalyst for growing dissidence within the British Indian forces that had helped establish the British Empire and sustained it for over 200 years. While most prominent historians would have us believe that the exploits of the Azad Hind Fauj was just a side show in our fight for independence with nothing really tangible to show, there were some who suggested that it was fear of insurrection within the British Indian Forces, such as, not just the Royal Indian Navy mutiny at Mumbai and Lahore, which received much publicity, but also lesser mutinies and cases of individual and collective disobedience within the other services as well. There is now ample documentation to show that this indeed was the case and the rising tide of disaffection and disloyalty within the services forced the British to hastily abandon “an Empire on which the Sun never set.” There are even minutes of British Cabinet meetings, now available to the public in the British library, that refer to the plans formulated to evacuate British citizens from selected cities with the assistance of the British Army and Royal Air Force in the event of the British Indian Army mutinying. As the BJP-led NDA Government contemplates declassifying documents pertaining to Netaji, one would not be wrong in assuming that public opinion will probably force complete disclosure, regardless of consequences. Indeed, it will be silly of the Government to insist that relations with friendly foreign powers may be adversely impacted by their declassification more than 70 years after the events in question. Whether these disclosures will lead to the mystery regarding Netaji's disappearance being solved is difficult to predict. However, one thing is certain: The unknown soldiers of this ‘Forgotten Army’, as Professor Peter Ward Fay has referred to them in his book of the same name, will finally come in from the cold and their noble endeavour and untold sacrifices will finally receive recognition that was their due. ingly erred in this regard in the past too after the royal palace massacre and evoked the displeasure of the neighbouring country. They must be cautious this time around. They are not reporting from any Indian State capital and they cannot be over-critical of the Nepalese Government’s response given the fact that most Government employees there too have been badly hit and it is not practical to reach out to every nook and corner of the country, which has a difficult terrain, within a short span. They must appreciate the concerns and the constraints. There are no quick fix solutions given the magnitude of the crisis. We cannot be insensitive as the Pakistanis, who deliberately or otherwise, dispatched food packets containing beef masala, which instead of earning the goodwill of the people of Nepal, turned into a fiasco. Blowing one’s own trumpet after doing a good work has never been part of Indian culture. It would rather look good if the beneficiaries talk about it. As they say, neki kar, dariya mein daal (Virtue is its own reward). Saudi King Salman ascended the throne on January 23, 2015, and within hours appointed his son, less than 30 years old, with no governmental experience, as Defence Minister. Ambitious, brash, and oozing selfconfidence, he is believed to be the driving force behind Saudi Arabia’s extremely muscular reaction to events in Yemen. Within hours of President Hadi fleeing Yemen, Saudi Arabia launched “Operation Decisive Stsorm” on March 25. The Defence Minister has been personally supervising these operations. Rather impressively, Saudi Arabia has successfully forged a “grand Sunni alliance” in a matter of days and committed 100 fighter jets, 150,000 soldiers deployed along the border and some naval units, with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates and even faraway Morocco joining the air strikes. Egypt is deploying an unspecified number of naval and air force units; ground forces will be deployed “if necessary.” The United States is only providing “logistical, intelligence and technical support”. Concerted efforts led by King Salman personally to persuade Pakistan to join have failed. This could have consequences for Pakistan later. Despite initial support for the air strikes, Turkey now feels that a negotiated solution is a better approach. “Operation Decisive Storm” has involved extensive daily air strikes against Houthi and Saleh forces mainly in and around Sana'a, Saada, Taiz, Hodeidah and Aden. Despite almost 2,500 air strikes, the overwhelming majority by Saudi Arabia, killing many Houthi and allied fighters and resulting in the large-scale destruction of their weaponry, the Houthi/Saleh dominance has not been meaningfully dented. The air strikes are causing mounting civilian casualties and wholesale destruction of villages, sending thousands fleeing from their homes; this is causing a further alienation of Yemenis from Saudi Arabia. Disaster Plan 2034 BY : ANIL DHARKER took part in a television debate on the day the Development Plan 2014 to 2034 was scrapped by Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson was jubilant, “This just shows what a responsive and caring party we are.” The Congress spokesman too took credit: “We put so much pressure on the government that they had to drop it.” The Shiv Sena spokesman also tried to score brownie points, forgetting that it’s his party that controls the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and was, therefore, responsible for the plan in the first place. All of these reactions are typical, wouldn’t you say of our country, where everyone’s rushing in to take credit, not for creating something, but for cancelling something! Not that Development Plan 2034 didn’t need scrapping. Over the days when it was revealed to the public, newspapers and television channels carried gleeful reports of its many bloopers: major heritage sites not shown or wrongly labelled; roads going right through housing colonies, or through century-old structures like Bandra’s Mount Mary Church; large swathes of mangroves disappearing from the plan and reappearing as development zones. The bloopers, in fact, were totally extraordinary: cemeteries marked for housing and roads, Jehangir Art Gallery as a veterinary hospital, the already constructed Lokhandwala township as a no-development zone, the newly constructed Bandra-Kurla Complex shown as a water body, the iconic Marine Drive, Asia Society and Prince of Wales Museum ceasing to exist. There are many more, but these will do to show that they are so glaring that they couldn’t possibly be mistakes. I am not usually a conspiracy theorist, but in this case I am beginning to wonder if this wasn’t a well-planned exercise. Suppose the “mistakes” were calculated, and suppose they were made deliberately massive so that they couldn’t be missed? In such a scenario, uproar was guaranteed and protests by the hundreds to be expected. A successful diversion would thus be created and the chief minister would have no option but to cancel the development plan and order its revision. The revision given a four-month deadline would then correct these “blunders” and everyone would be happy. And the development plan could then have achieved its sinister objective, which is to make Mumbai a huge development zone a bonanza for builders and developers. Sounds far-fetched? I once attended an iftar party hosted by a Mumbai builder. He is a prominent one, but by no means one of the top guns. Yet, the then chief minister downwards, every Cabinet minister was present, breaking bread with the man. That’s just a small illustration of the lobby’s clout. If you remember Prithviraj Chavan’s tenure as chief minister, there were daily reports in the papers about his departure from the chair. Why? Because he had issued a diktat that he would not meet any individual developer on a one-on-one basis, but would only meet the association’s office bearers. The furore caused by the extraordinary mistakes of Development Plan 2034 was justified, but it has succeeded in hiding its major flaws. In concentrating on errors which are easily corrected, we have overlooked the longterm disaster the plan will bring to the city. For example, there’s the matter of increase in FSI (floor space index), the proportion of land to the permissible built-up area. The development plan raises this alarmingly through the city from one and 1.33 to two. There is also an increase to the staggering figure of eight in certain parts. This is justified on the grounds that the increase to eight is only in already highdensity areas like railway stations. But surely, the purpose of a development plan is to improve intolerable conditions, not to perpetuate them? The argument for the general increase in FSI is that an artificial freezing results in limited residential spaces, totally inadequate for a growing population. This, then, results in slums. But if you study all the new residential towers that have come up, you will see that their cost is so prohibitive that no lower-middle class person can afford this accommodation. I Printed, published and owned by Prem Nath Sharma, Printed at Glimpses of Future Press, 63 Padha Street, Purani Mandi, Jammu. Chief Editor Prem Nath Sharma, Associate Editor : Rajiv Sharma, Ph. 2546079, Fax 0191-25472420, RNI NO. 43798/86, emails : [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Glimpses of Future JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015, PAGE 7 Congress will continue to oppose land bill: Ramesh Agencies Bhopal, May 4: The Congress will continue its tirade against the land bill as it is "anti-farmer and dilutes the pro-farmer provisions of Land Acquisition Act 2013" which was passed with the consent of all parties, former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh said on Monday. Ramesh also dubbed as "totally rubbish" the claim of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that under the 2013 Act, it will not be possible to acquire land for hospitals, schools and roads among others and clarified that there was no bar on acquiring land for government, including defence projects. "We are against the amendments made in the 2013 Land Act by the Modi government through Ordinance without calling an allparty meeting, despite the fact that it was passed with the consent of all parties," he told reporters here. "In the current scenario, it is impossible for this Bill to get passed in the Rajya Sabha as the SP, BSP, JD-U, TMC, DMK and even NDA allies like Shiv Sena and Akali Dal are opposed to it," the senior Congress leader said. The Congress is opposing these amendments on five grounds, he said. Elaborating further, he said Paswan flays Rahul Gandhi's move on farmers' issue Agencies Patna, May 5: In a dig at Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's move on the farmers' issue, Union Food and Consumers Affairs Minister Ramvilas Paswan on Sunday said the Congress could do little for the farmers during its stint in power for two terms at the Centre. We have done more for the farmers' welfare in past one year that the UPA government could do during its decade-long rule at the Centre (in two terms)," he told reporters replying to a question. Paswan's comments came in the backdrop of Rahul having raised the farmers' issues in Parliament and outside after coming out of nearly two months' sabbatical last month. Claiming that NDA government had lived up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise to the farmers to provide them generous compensation in lieu of crop damages due to natural calamities, Paswan said the Centre has already directed giving minimum support price for procurement of harvest from them. In the event of crop damage due to unseasonal rains or other vagaries of nature, it has been decided to compensate the farmers by scaling down extent of damage by 33 per cent against the earlier 50 per cent, Paswan said, adding that compensation amount too has been hiked substantially by one and a half times higher than the previous amount. the Bill dilutes the consent clause of securing consent of 80 percent farmers for acquiring land for private companies and 70 per cent for projects to be implemented on PPP (Public, Private Partnership) mode. The present Bill dilutes proof Social Impact visions Agencies New Delhi, May 5: When retired diplomat and author Arundhati Ghose wanted to join the Indian Foreign Service in the early 1960s, she faced the same question in two separate interviews - How would she cope with her career post-marriage? Years after she joined the foreign service, a circular by the then Foreign Secretary to all women in IFS warned them that "in view of a sizable number of officers having married other Foreign Service Officers, the Administration was no longer able to accommodate requests for adjacent postings and that a serious view would be taken of any such request of the women officers for such postings," recalls Ghose. Ghosh says this in an article in the latest issue of the magazine "The Equator Line." "I was particularly offended as the circular was sent to single Agencies NEW DELHI, May 5: apart from a string of controversies including over the educational qualification of its law minister and a farmer suicide at its rally here. "The allegation is totally false and baseless. AAP is being targeted. There is no basis for the allegation. Please spare our families," AAP leader Sanjay Singh said, addressing a press conference. Viswas, who has in the past too courted controversy over his alleged derogatory remarks against women, accused the media of playing into the hands of the BJP and of being "extortionist". "We will not be affected or frightened away by such attempts to malign us with lies. We will fight till our last breath against political corruption," the The Breitling Wing Walking team celebrated their first flights in Japan by flying in formation with Japanese Red Bull Air Race Pilot Yoshihide Muroya, flying his Breitling Extra 300L aircraft over the Seto Inland Sea close to Hiroshima, Japan. Retired diplomat recalls prejudices against women officers AAP in yet another row as Kumar Vishwas faces allegations from woman Aam Aadmi Party was on Monday hit by another controversy as its leader Kumar Vishwas was accused by a party volunteer of not dispelling "false rumours" of his having an illicit relationship with her, saying it has ruined her reputation. The Delhi Commission for Women summoned Vishwas and his wife, asking them to appear before it tomorrow after the volunteer approached it. The woman claimed that she had also written separate letters to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and police commissioner apprising them of the same but neither of them have responded. The woman, who claimed to have campaigned for Vishwas in Amethi in 2014 Lok Sabha election, has alleged that Vishwas took no action towards dispelling the "rumours" while Kejriwal did not take note of her complaint. Vishwas, a member of AAP's political affairs committee, and the party, however, said the allegations were false and baseless and it was part of a defamation campaign against the AAP by rival parties. DCW Chairperson Barkha Singh said, "It is the same volunteer who has been coming to us for quite some time now. He (Vishwas) should come since the complainant is his own party's volunteer. Her marriage is falling apart because of him she has alleged." The ruling AAP in Delhi has been battling internal strife Assessment for private projects to check the practice of acquiring land for a government project and handing over to private players after sometime, he said. There was a provision in the 2013 Act that if the acquired land is not used within five years, then it will be handed back to its owner, but this clause was also removed in the 2014 Land Bill, he said. The provision of acquiring one-km stretch of land on either side of the major road is being done with an intention to help private companies, and Congress is opposed to it as it is impractical, Ramesh said. The Congress is opposing removal of the provision for providing four times compensation from back date to those land owners who were not satisfied with the award they got at the time of acquisition, he said. Ramesh said that the Congress demands implementation of 2013 Land Act in toto and will not allow any dilution of it. AAP leader said. Vishwas said that the woman, who was an activist of Aam Aadmi Party, registered a police complaint that some persons on social media are spreading lies against her, including a BJP spokesperson, that she has an illicit relation. "She registered complaint 15 days back, but police has not taken any action yet. She had sent me a mail asking Kumar bhaiya, what should I do now? Thereafter, our AAP's legal cell asked her to register an FIR in this regard," said Vishwas. Both Congress and BJP called the allegations serious and asked Kejriwal to clarify on the issue. "If he is not clarifying that means there is something fishy.... we are with that woman and will support her," BJP's Vijender Gupta said. women officers, like me, too," she says adding the circular was, however, withdrawn following protests. Ghose speaks about an "outrageous" rule which required a woman IFS officer who had to take prior permission to marry and a "qualified permission" was usually given "with the proviso that the government was free to terminate her services if her private life starts to affect her work." These are some of the instances Ghose recalls from her life as a distinguished Indian career diplomat to drive home the prejudices against women that run deep-rooted in society. Another instance cited by Ghose came during her first Ambassadorial posting in South Korea. "I found (in Seoul) that it was the custom for visiting delegations to be officially entertained by our hosts, even the Foreign Office, with a dinner at a 'kisaeng' house, where nubile young girls were on hand to 'look after the comforts' of the men. " However, says Ghose, during her posting in South Korea she ensured that the Foreign Office did not include such events in the programme, (as I felt that the young girls were in a sense being exploited by their employers) much to the amusement of diplomatic colleagues CCFI Files Defamation Case Against Greenpeace Over Tea Report Agencies Mumbai, May 4: Crop Care Federation of India (CCFI), the apex body representing the agrochemical industry in India, has filed a criminal defamation case in a Magistrate's court against NGO Greenpeace over its report on alleged overuse of pesticides in the tea industry. Greenpeace India had in August 2014 released a report 'Trouble Brewing: Pesticide Residues in Tea Sample', which claimed that tea being sold by 8 of the 11 biggest tea brands in India contained pesticides. According to the report, the NGO claimed to have found 34 different pesticides in tea samples taken from the retail markets in India. Greenpeace tested 49 samples, of which 46 allegedly tested positive for one or more pesticide. Aggrieved by this report, CCFI had last year sent a legal notice to Greenpeace asking it to substantiate its claims with concrete data. Greenpeace, however, refused to provide details of its study. Following this, CCFI filed a criminal complaint against Greenpeace India before a metropolitan magistrate court in suburban Bandra. The complaint is likely to come up for hearing on June 20. The complaint has been filed under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code against Greenpeace India and three members of the NGO. These sections provide punishment for defamation with imprisonment extending upto two years and fine. Greenpeace India and its members have made several defamatory statements against the tea industry as well as pesticides industry in the defamatory report. These remarks are highly defamatory to the manufacturers and marketers of pesticides in India who have suffered loss of reputation amongst their buyers, distributors and the public at large," the complaint said. It further says that Greenpeace has made defamatory imputations and innuendos against CCFI and its members. "The said imputations and innuendos have caused great injury to the impeccable reputation of CCFI. Inspite of calling upon Greenpeace for retraction of the defamatory report, they have failed to do so," the complaint said. CCFI has also written a letter to the Union Home Minister appealing to him to take strict action against Greenpeace India while alleging that the NGO is trying to derail progress in Indian agriculture. Greenpeace, however, refuted the allegations and said they have not received any intimation about the complaint. "The report on tea was prepared after careful and extensive research over a period of a year. This research involved 49 samples of branded and packaged teas, which were purchased between June 2013 and May 2014 from retail outlets in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Kolkata," the NGO said. It added that the samples were sent to an independent, accredited laboratory to be tested for the presence of over 350 different pesticides and all necessary protocols were followed during the testing process. CPI to stage protest against Land Bill on May 14 Agencies Kolkata, May 5: The CPI will stage a nationwide protest against the Land Acquisition Bill on May 14 through a "jail bharo" agitation, party general secretary S Sudhakar Reddy said here on Sunday. Reddy said after the party's state council meeting here that the CPI wanted the Land Acquisition Ordinance to be depromulgated in the interest of farmers and masses. "We are not against industrialisation, but the way the Centre is promoting it by bringing the Land Amendment Bill can't be accepted. We will hold protestdemonstrations across the country on May 14 through jail bharo movement," he said. Describing the Land Acquisition Ordinance as "atrocious and against people", Reddy said his party had also taken up a series of programmes protesting against the anti-people, pro-rich and pro-corporate policies of the Modi government. Reddy also slammed the BJP government for giving tax concession to the rich and the corporate sector. "The Modi wave is on the wane because of its pro-rich and pro-corporate anti-people policies. Instead of rectifying its policies, the Modi government is adamant on snatching land from the poor farmers to satisfy the industrialists," Reddy said. "We will fight against all these anti-people policies along with other Left parties," he said. He also said that the Centre should make use of barren lands and land under government's possession to allocate it for industries instead of forcefully relinquishing fertile land of farm- ers. He charged BJP leaders in Parliament with not allowing the Opposition to function and suppressing their voices. "The Centre should abide by the Constitution and respect the clause 'Right to Speech'," he said. Alleging that the Sangh Parivar issued a stricture against eating beef, Reddy described it as "an attack on people's food habit. This will not only affect the food habit of the Muslims but food habits of several other communities too." To a question, if he would invite West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to their agitation, Reddy said, "Independently our party has given a call for movement against Land Acquisition Bill and Land Acquisition Ordinance." The party's senior leader, Gurudas Dasgupta, however, accused Banerjee of maintaining a "double standard". "While her party TMC is protesting against the Land Bill in Parliament, her government is using batons against protestors against the same Bill. See how honestly she is fighting against the Land Bill and Land Ordinance. Is it not double standard?" Dasgupta questioned. Dasgupta, a trade union leader, said that the central trade unions were contemplating a move to decide a date for calling a nationwide general strike to protest against the Modi government's anti-people policies including Land Acquisition Bill, economic reforms and attempt to amend Labour Act. "A meeting in this regard will take place on May 26 to finalise the date of general strike," he said. To a question, Reddy said the CPI would al- so observe a 'law violation' programme on May 14 in Kolkata protesting against the alleged state-sponsored terrorism and unprecedented violence by the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government during the recent civic polls in the state. On Trinamool Congress's (TMC) landslide victory in the just concluded civic polls in the state, Reddy alleged the Mamata Banerjee-led party indulged in "mass rigging" and violence to win votes. Condemning the alleged violence, Reddy said "It was not an election under democratic system. TMC indulged in violence to cover up its losing popularity and indulged in rigging to win this election," he said while demanding immediate restoration of democratic process. Reddy said the strength of Left is intact and they are gearing up for Assembly elections in West Bengal next year. Asked if the party during party congress in Puducherry had discused the reunification of CPI with the CPIM, Reddy said, "This was not in our agenda, but we have discussed the 'reunification' of communist movement". and perhaps chagrin of the visitors. Ghose recalls how once her posting in Tehran, Iran, as Counsellor (Petroleum) was cancelled because a woman "would have faced difficulties in finding access to persons in positions of authority in countries like Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf States which would have been part of my jurisdiction." Ghose, however, makes it clear such prejudices against women is far from being India-centric and is found across all societies in the world. "Diplomacy remained a male-dominated bastion until recently," she says. "The 'normal' was seen to be male, suave, tactful immersed in discussions on matters of state, or more recently, on matters of commerce,...While women played a decorative role, supportive but subordinate ..." says Ghose. The stereotype about a woman diplomat, according to Ghose, is that "women liked to gossip about household matters, servants, curtains, menus...Would be susceptible to flattery and there untrustworthy of keeping state secrets and unable to comprehend the complexities of international commerce, much less international relations." Ghose also found the prejudice against women in the international media during one of the high points of her career when she headed the Indian delegation at the multilateral negotiations on the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) in Geneva in 1996. The international press covering the negotiations described her as a "small sari-clad woman facing down a something burly US six-foot Ambassador" and "often even mentioned the colour of the sari as though that had any significance," she recalls. "It was not India's arguments that were the focus, but the appearance of the Indian Ambassador," says Ghose. Mamata to cut short tour, will receive Modi in Kolkata Agencies NEW DELHI, May 5: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress may be playing the role of tough opposition in Parliament and in the state which goes for assembly elections in exactly an year but she has decided to take a break from her tour of the districts and receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he lands in Kolkata on May 9 on a two-day visit. Banerjee's calibrated stance in dealing with the Modi government was evident when she met the PM for the first time since he came to office on her last visit to the capital, during the first half of Parliament's budget session. That Banerjee will be at the airport to receive Modi, hold a meeting with him and also be present for the two programmes that the PM is scheduled to at- tend on May 9 and 10 is also seen as an extension of the same tactical approach to project that her party may be politically opposed to BJP but as chief minister, she is not only honouring the protocol but also cooperating with the Centre for the benefit of the state. TMC sweeping the municipal elections across the state last week and checking BJP's progress in the state, with the party drawing a blank, seems to have boosted Banerjee's confidence a year before assembly elections. It is also important for Banerjee to get the most that she can from the Centre to be able to talk progress and development before the assembly polls, especially when her government and her party have been marred by the Saradha scam. It is not without reason that TMC has been supporting the NDA government's bills on GST and the land boundary agreement with Bangladesh even as it is opposing the land bill and the real estate bill in Parliament. Modi will announce the government's mega scheme on social security insurance and pension, on the lines of the Jan Dhan Yojana, in Kolkata on May 9, after which other central ministers along with chief ministers will announce them from other cities. There will be simultaneous functions across states with participation from CMs and Cabinet ministers. "It would be like the Jan Dhan scheme launch so that we have maximum awareness in minimum time," department of financial services secretary Hasmukh Adhia told reporters here. On May 10, Modi will attend a function at IISCO in Burnpur, near Kolkata. In both programmes, Banerjee will be present with Modi. Bridge connecting Assam, Arunachal to come up in a year Agencies New Delhi,May 5: The 9.1 kilometre long Dhola-Sadia bridge linking Assam with Arunachal Pradesh will be completed in a year at an investment of Rs 876 crore, a top ministry official said. The work on the Dhola-Sadia bridge in Assam will be completed within a year," Road Secretary Vijay Chibber told a news agency. During this winter season (starting November) we should be able to finish the work, he added. The bridge is slated to be completed by December 2015 but a delay of few months will not have an impact on the cost. "It is annuity based project so there is no cost escalation plus hopefully there will be no delay," he added. An annuity is any continuing payment with a fixed total annual amount. The bridge, touted to be country's largest, will come up at a cost of Rs 876 crore of which Rs 592 crore financial support has been given by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The bridge will connect the villages of Beshoni Mukh, Laopani, Sesenigaon, Balijan Chapari, Padumphula gaon, Lakhimpuria gaon, Mugalpur, Islampur, Lakhimpuria, Chapakhuwa, Ghogdri, Santipur, Kukurmara, in Assam. "This project will not only save about 4 hours of travel time between Assam and Arunachal (Pradesh) but will also promote socio-economic activity around the area," Akash Borah, Deputy Manager Navayuga Dhola Infra Projects said. Meanwhile, Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, last week announced that the central government will award road projects worth Rs 15,000 crore in the region by December. Of the total Rs 15,000 crore road projects envisaged for the North-East, Rs 6,000 crore worth highways will be developed in Arunachal Pradesh, Rs 2,000 crore projects each in Nagaland and Meghalaya and the remaining ones in other parts of the region. The Centre has also asked the north-eastern states -- Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh -- to acquire land and obtain the necessary regulatory clearances after which the Road Ministry and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will build those roads. JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY, 5, 2015, PAGE 8 Glimpses of Future BRIEF NEWS Europe-Australia talks over stopping asylum-seeker boats: Abbott Agencies Sydney, May 2: rime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday said Australia and Europe were in talks on how to stop asylum-seeker boats after the success of his government`s controversial polices on the issue. However, the European Commission, the executive of the 28-nation EU, said that it was not aware of such talks and that Brussels would never adopt Australia`s model of turning back these boats. Another 5,800 migrants desperate to reach Europe were rescued this weekend as they tried to cross the Mediterranean, more than 2,150 of them on Sunday, the Italian coastguard said. The number rescued was one of the highest recorded in recent years, raising fears that the tide of people risking their lives to reach Europe from Africa and the Middle East has not been slowed by recent drownings. "My understanding is that there has been some contact at level between official people and Australian Europeans," Abbott said, when asked if Europe had sought advice on how to deal with the issue. Operation "Obviously, Sovereign Borders is an object lesson in how to do the right thing by everyone," he added, referring to Canberra`s military-led response to boatpeople. "To do the right thing by our people and ultimately do the right thing by poor, misguided people who for all sorts of reasons want a better life but very often end up dead if they succumb to the lure of the people-smugglers. "There is a lesson in what`s happened here in Australia for other countries. Quite obviously there is a lesson here." But Commission spokeswoman Natasha Bertaud said in Brussels that she was "not aware" of any EuropeanAustralian contacts on asylum seekers. She said "the European Union applies the principle of non-refoulement," or no forced return under international law. "We have no intention of changing this. So of course the Australian model can never be a model for us," Bertaud added. Abbott`s conservative government introduced Operation Sovereign Borders after coming to power in September 2013, aiming to turn back boats carrying asylum-seekers before they reach the continent. Coupled with sending those on board boats that got through to offshore processing camps on the Pacific islands of Papua New Guinea and Nauru and resettling them there, it has proved to be an effective deterrent. The nation has gone nearly 18 months with virtually no asylum-seeker boat arrivals and no reported deaths at sea, although human rights advocates say it violates Australia`s international obligations. threats and intimidation from extremists, allegedly trying to control the governing bodies of schools, when they tried to tackle the subject of homopho- bia. Threats in form of dead dogs and cats hanging on school railings have also emerged in areas of the UK where the Muslim population is high. Addressing an annual conference in teachers' Liverpool, heads claimed a fresh campaign of intimidation against them following the socalled Trojan Horse scandal which involved Islamist extremists attempting to control the governing bodies of schools in Birmingham. Sarah Hewitt-Clarkson, head of Anderton Park School in Birmingham, told the conference: "Trojan Horse has not gone away. Those of us who were involved, we knew it was the tip of the iceberg. We still have dead animals hung on the gates of schools, dismembered cats on playgrounds. We have petitions outside schools, objecting to teachers teaching against homophobia." She said she had been sent a death threat on social media, in which someone had written "any headteacher who teaches my children it's alright to be gay will be at the end of my shotgun." She claimed the death threat directed at her on Facebook had homophobic The Daily comments, Telegraph reported. UK education secretary Nicky Morgan said she had been made aware of some of these issues in Birmingham and that the government was taking action to tackle the issue. She said: "There is no place for extremism in our schools and we continue to work to eliminate it. But this is not going to happen overnight." P Thousands Protest in Moldova Over Missing USD 1 Billion Before this, boats were arriving almost daily and scores of people were drowning en route. Abbott made the comments while flagging some Aus$500 million (US$390.6 million) in savings due to the policy, largely through the closure of immigration detention centres and less demand for charter flights used to take volunteers back to their home countries. "The great thing about Operation Sovereign Borders is that, in stopping the boats, we have stopped the deaths," Abbott added. "If you want to keep life safe, you`ve got to keep the boats stopped." Some 1,750 migrants have crossing the died Mediterranean to Europe this year, 30 times more than during the same period in 2014, according to the International Organization for Migration. EU leaders are now seeking UN Security Council approval for military action against smugglers in chaosridden Libya, where many of the boats sail from. Agencies Moscow, May 4: Some 10,000 people took to the streets of Chisinau, capital of Europe's poorest nation Moldova, to protest over the disappearance of USD 1 billion from three banks, police said. In April, the Central Bank of Moldova discovered that the three banks in question granted loans worth a total of $1 billion, equal to 15 percent of the ex-Soviet impoverished state's GDP. The beneficiaries of the loans have not been identified, but the money appears to have been spirited away. According to a parliamentary committee's report, leaked to the press, some of the money is believed to have landed up in Russian banks. The three Moldovan financial establishments involved -- Banca de Economii, Banca Sociala and Unibank -hold about a third of all bank assets in the country, including money for pension payments. The transactions apparently happened over the course of several days, just before parliamentary elections late last November, in which pro-European Union parties narrowly squeezed pro-Russian representatives Homophobia: UK Teachers Receive Extremist Death Threats Several shot Agencies London, May 4: Teachers in the UK have said that they received death in Burundi protests: Witnesses Jerusalem, May 4: Two UN peacekeepers were wounded today when mortar rounds fired from Syria hit their base in the Israeli-held sector of the Golan Heights, an army spokesperson said. "Mortar shells hit the Golan in Ein Zivan and in the Zivanit UNDOF base. Two UN peacekeeping soldiers were evacuated to Israel for medical care," Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner wrote on his official Twitter account. Israel public radio said the two were lightly wounded. The army said the fire was not deliberately aimed at the Israeli side of the plateau, but was stray fire from the ongoing conflict in Syria. Since the Syrian conflict erupted in 2011, the plateau has been tense, with a growing number of rockets and mortar rounds hitting the Israeli side, mostly stray, prompting the occasional armed response. In January, a Spanish UN peacekeeper was killed on the Israel-Lebanon border during an exchange of fire between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants. Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, told AFP that fighting has been taking place since last week between rebel Texas : Two Dead, One Wounded at Prophet Cartoon Contest Agencies INDIAN AIRLINES Airport P.H.E. Station Bakshi Nagar Gandhi Nagar Company Bagh ple inside. After people were evacuated, they were driven to a secure location to await questioning by the FBI. "Texas officials are actively investigating to determine the cause and scope of the senseless attack," Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement. Harn said it was not immediately clear whether the shooting was connected to the event inside, a contest hosted by the New York-based American Freedom Defense Initiative. The security officer who was shot worked for the Garland Independent School District, Harn said. He was treated at a local hospital for injuries and had been released last night. The event featured speeches by Pamela Geller, president of the AFDI, and Geert Wilders, a Dutch lawmaker known for his outspoken criticism of Islam The FBI is providing investigative assistance and bomb technician assistance, Dallas FBI spokeswoman Katherine Chaumont said. occupied Golan Heights. They're exchanging shellfire," he said. Israel seized 1,200 square kilometres (460 square miles) PUBLIC UTILITY NUMBERS City Office Washington, May 4: Two men were shot dead by police after they opened fire outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest concerning Prophet Mohammed in the US state of Texas. The bodies of the gunmen remained on the street outside the Culwell Centre in Garland, near Dallas, hours after they were shot dead last night.Their identities had not been released so far. A bomb squad was called in to search their vehicle as a precaution, authorities said. The controversial event was wrapping up shortly before 7 PM when the two gunmen pulled up in a car and shot an unarmed Garland ISD security officer. Seconds later, Garland police returned fire and killed the two gunmen before anyone else was hurt. "Because of the situation of what was going on today and the history of what we've been told has happened at other events like this, we are considering their car (is) possibly containing a bomb," Officer Joe Harn, a spokesman for the Garland Police Department, said at a news conference. Police are not aware of any ongoing threat and had not received any credible threats before the event, Harn said. Police locked down the events facility to protect about 200 peo- groups in an area close to the ceasefire line. "There is still infighting going on among rebel groups in Qahtaniya near the ceasefire line with the Israeli- Agencies Bujumbura, May 4: Telecom Department Directory Enquiry Fault Repair Trunk Booking Trunk Assistant TAX Code NSD Phonogram International Booking Fax Service 2542735 2546086 2430449 2543537 2430786 2542582 197 198 1580 1581 1583 1585 1586 2544895 2540652 Fax Service, Gn Nagar 2431750 Billing Complaint 2543896 2548415 Fault Repair Service Janipur Kachi Chawani Postal Services H.P.O. City Gandhi Nagar Fire Services Control Room City Power Houses Gandhi Nagar Nanak Nagar Satwari Cantt. Canal Road Janipur Parade 198 25432198 198 25442198 2543606 2573604 2435863 101 2544263 2430180 2430776 2452813 2554147 2533828 2542289 Hospitals & Nursing Home ASCOMS, Sidhra 2662536 Ayurvedic College C.D. Hospital SMGS GMC, Bakshi Nagar GMC, Gandhi Nagar Para Physycatric Hos. 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Crew from the Italian naval vessel Bettica found the woman in labour on a boat overnight -- one of 34 vessels intercepted over the weekend. A photo posted online showed her new daughter sleeping in a makeshift cradle decorated with a pink bow. "Both mother and daughter are in good health," the navy said in a statement. Growing lawlessness and anarchy in Libya -- the last point on one of the main transit routes to Europe -- is giving free hand to people smugglers who make an average of 80,000 euros ($90,000) from each boatload, according to an ongoing investigation by an Italian court. Mild spring weather and calm summer seas are expected to push total arrivals in Italy Yudhvir Nursing Home 2547821 Mediaid Nursing Home 2466744 Sita Nursing Home 2435007 Vibhuti Nursing Home 2547969 Bee Enn Chariatable 2555631 Rameshwar Nursing Home 2580601 Maharishi Dayanand 2545225 Jammu Municipal Corporation Jn. 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The protesters chanted anti-corruption slogans, and called for the resignation of the prosecutor general, several Supreme Court judges and politicians they believe were involved in the scandal. Moldova's prosecutor general has launched a probe and two people, whose identities have not been disclosed to the public, were detained while others have had their funds frozen. Agencies Several protesters in Burundi were shot and wounded Monday in violent clashes with police during demonstrations against a bid by President Pierre Nkurunziza to extend his rule, witnesses said. Police shot at the demonstrators in a bid to disperse them, with witnesses reporting several injured in the capital Bujumbura. An AFP journalist saw three people with bullet wounds. <None> of the majority. out Prosecutors and American auditors have been searching the banks' books for clues about the mysterious transactions, an embarrassment for the ex-Soviet state on track for EU membership. 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This only reaffirms India's fascinating growth prospects. In a time span of less than a year, our government has taken a number of steps to revive the economy. "Our goal is to place the Indian economy on a high and sustained growth trajectory through focus on infrastructure development, skills development, improving ease of doing business and economic reforms including comprehensive social safety net and fiscal discipline," he said. Jaitley was speaking at the First Business Session of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at Baku in Azerbaijan. The ADB should aim at an annual business of USD 20 billion by 2020, he said, adding, "Twenty by Twenty should be (ADB's) corporate goal, the Mantra ... ADB not only needs to become bigger, it also needs to become better, as a model among the MDBs (multilateral development banks)". Observing that India is ADB's largest client, Jaitley said the partnership should now move to the next level. "In addition to supporting conventional infrastructure projects, we would like a deeper engagement on development of Smart Cities, Industrial Corridors, Rail transport and manufacturing and job creation through flagship initiatives of 'Make in India' and 'Skill India'," the Finance Minister said. Referring to the world economy, Jaitley said the ADB meeting is taking place at a time when the global economy is looking slightly better than 2014 but not by much. Beneath the headline numbers, he said, increasingly divergent trends seem to be at work both in the developed and emerging market economies. "In midst of the continuing global economic vicissitude, the Asia-Pacific region appears to be the functional 'growth engine' for the world economy," Jaitley said. Asian Development Outlook 2015 estimates Asia to grow at 6.3 percent in 2015 and 2016. The Finance Minister also appreciated the plan of merger of ADF (Asian Development Fund) resources with OCR (ordinary capital resources) and reforming ADB, saying it would help in promoting growth in Asian region. "This was critical to securing the unanimous consent of all ADF donors. To use the enhanced lending capacity, thus available, ADB has to build a strong project pipeline for implementation from 2017," Jaitley said. The ADF was set up in 1973 to provide concessional loans. In the Meeting of the Board of Governors last year, India had stressed the need of capital increase to enable the bank to support the member countries. "President Takehiko Nakao also echoed this in his statement today. I urge my fellow members to respond favourably to enable ADB meet the aspirations of its clients in Asia and Pacific," Jaitley said. Jaitley also talked about the recent devastating earthquake in Nepal which caused loss of precious lives and widespread damage. "Nepal is our close friend and neighbour. We stand with them in coping with this tragedy," the Finance Minister said. The Finance Minister further said the ADB should look beyond Strategy 2020, which was formulated in 2008. "While Strategy 2020, formulated in 2008, continues to remain relevant, considering the new opportunities and challenges, we should start work on our Strategy to guide ADB Operations post 2020. "Our vision should not be constrained by what we can do with existing resources but must be guided by what we need to do. We must do everything that is needed to support our member countries fight poverty and inequalities and to help them realise their growth potential," he said. Referring to regional cooperation, Jaitley said in a world that is becoming increasing more flat, regional cooperation is at the centre stage of growth strategy. "We welcome setting aside of USD 500 million for regional cooperation under OCR in response to our persistent demand. I urge ADB to continue with its thrust on regional cooperation not only within South Asia but also between South Asia and rest of Asia," he added. In 2014, ADB's total loans and grants operations were USD 13.5 billion, slightly less than the previous year. The project co-financing was about USD 9 billion.(PTI) BUSINESS NEWS Finance Ministry initiates process of identifying chairmen for PSU banks New Delhi, May 4: The Finance Ministry has initiated the process of identifying persons like retired bureaucrats and bankers who could be appointed as non-executive chairmen of various public sector banks. Vacancies for the position of non-executive chairman have arisen following the government decision to bifurcate the post of Chairman and Managing Director at PSU banks last year. There are eight vacancies for this slot at various public sector banks including Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank. The government is also looking for appointing chairmen at Bank of India and IDBI Bank in place of the incumbents. In December, the government had appointed Managing Director and CEO in four stateowned banks -- Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, United Bank of India and Vijaya Bank. According to sources, people would be shortlisted as per the eligibility guidelines issued by the Finance Ministry. There would be no interviews for these people who could either be former private or public sector bankers or retired bureaucrats, they said. The Finance Ministry has initiated the process of selection and decision in this regard would be taken soon, the sources said. Besides, the ministry has also invited applications from eligible candidates for appointment of CEO and Managing Directors at five large public sector banks. The last date for filing application for these vacancies is tomorrow as per the relaxed eligibility criteria. Last month, the ministry had issued norms for the appointment of non-official directors. As per the new norms, the applicant would need to have at least a graduation degree and should be less than 67 years of age, with 20 years of work experience. Eminent persons with special academic training or practical experience in the fields of agriculture, rural economy, banking, cooperation, economics, business management, among others would be considered for the post. Retired senior government officials; academicians; directors of premier Management; Banking Institutes; professors and Chartered Accountants with 20 years experience would also be considered.(PTI) Taxability of LPG subsidy unclear; experts seek clarification New Delhi, May 4: Taxability of LPG subsidy and other direct benefits paid directly into bank accounts of beneficiaries is unclear with tax experts divided on the issue and want an explicit clarification from the government. Finance Bill, 2015, as passed by the Lok Sabha last week, has expanded the definition of income, that is taxable under the Income Tax Act, 1961, by inserting a sub-clause on subsidies, grant, cash incentive and duty drawback. Tax experts are, however, divided if the insertions mean that assesses will have to pay tax on subsidies they receive in their bank accounts. According to the amendments to the Finance Bill, the income shall include "assistance in form of a subsidy or grant or cash incentive or duty draw- back or waiver or concession or reimbursement by the central government or state government or any authority or body or agency in cash or kind to the as- SPORTS NEWS Mumbai takes on inconsistent Delhi in key contest Agencies Mumbai, May 4: High on confidence after their third consecutive, Mumbai Indians will hold a clear edge over the inconsistent Delhi Daredevils in their key IPL cricket match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. The comprehensive 23-run victory over bottom-placed Kings XI Punjab at Mohali has given the resurgent MI the perfect shot in the arm to take on Daredevils who have blown hot and cold this season and were beaten convincingly by Rajasthan Royals on Sunday night. MI can take a lot of positives into Tuesday’s game against a rival which is placed one rung above because of a superior net run rate -- both having 8 points from 9 games and occupying the sixth and seventh slots after Sunday’s games. The return to form of struggling opener Parthiv Patel, who made his first half century of the season besides putting on a near-century stand with fellow-opener Lendl Simmons, bodes well for the home team. MI seem to have hit the right combination after the loss of a few key players due to injury and no-show but will be a tired lot after travelling to Mohali. On the other hand, Daredevils, who had a poor game yesterday overall and fielded woefully, need to regroup quickly and take advantage of the travel-weariness of MI. Both Delhi captain Jean-Paul Duminy and key all-rounder Angelo Mathews spoke about the need for consistency in their display. “Unfortunately when we win, the next game has not been good. We need to break that pattern. Consistency hasn’t been there. If we start winning a couple of games in a row we can turn it around,” said Mathews confidently ahead of MI’s game. There’s a question mark over the poor run of Yuvraj Singh who hit Royals’ Dhawal Kulkarni for three silkensmooth boundaries in one over, before departing immediately afterwards. Duminy skirted the query while also backing the under-performing national discard. “It’s just 15 minutes now after the game and all options are open. At the end of the day he’s a match winner and I still believe he can come good and have to back him to do that,” he said on Yuvraj. Mumbai, on the other hand, go into the game with their tails up but are aware of the pitfalls as another defeat could scuttle their qualifying hopes. They have a very good middle order in place to take advantage of a good start. Death bowlers in Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga and New Zealand’s Mitchell McClenaghan, besides the wily and experienced Harbhajan Singh, can strangle the scoring in the middle overs. In short, Daredevils have a huge task in front of them to stop MI’s winning run and resurrect their own qualifying hopes. sessee other than the subsidy or grant or reimbursement which is taken into account for determination of the actual cost of the asset". Commenting on the new clause, KPMG Partner (International Tax) Naveen Aggarwal said: "Evidently, the amendment is very widely worded. It needs to be seen how this is applied by the tax authorities in various situations". Consumers receive an equivalent of difference between the market price and subsidised rate of Rs 414 per LPG cylinder in their bank accounts for buying 12 bottles of cooking gas in a year. This amount currently is less than Rs 200 per cylinder. PwC Leader (Direct Tax) Rahul Garg said: "LPG subsidy, strictly speaking, would be hit by the new law unless it is clarified that such subsidy represents a differential pricing and not a concession". BMR & Associates Leader (Direct Tax) Gokul Chaudhri, however, felt that the subsidies under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) are taxable. "In case the above proposal is enacted as law and specific exemption is not provided for LPG subsidy (or other benefits under DBT scheme), such subsidy is likely to be taxable for recipients," he said. Beginning with 54 districts last fiscal, the programme to enable consumers to buy domestic cooking gas at market price has expanded to entire country from April 1. The government continues to subsidise 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg each to households in a year. This subsidy is paid directly into bank accounts of users and the beneficiary then uses it to buy cooking gas at market price. The subsidy transfer this month is Rs 198.18 per cylinder. It was Rs 203.18 in the previous month. Considering Rs 200 as average subsidy payout for the year, an assessee will receive Rs 2,400 in a year.(PTI) Gold imports up 19.5% at $34.32 billion in FY15 New Delhi, May 4: Gold imports surged 19.5 percent to reach USD 34.32 billion in 2014-15 due to declining prices and easing of restrictions by the Reserve Bank. Imports of the metal were USD 28.7 billion the previous fiscal, 2013-14. Increase in gold imports impacts the country's trade deficit, which has reached USD 137 billion in 2014-15, and the current account deficit (CAD). The imports almost doubled in March to USD 4.98 billion which pushed the trade deficit to a four-month high of USD 11.79 billion for the month, according to the Commerce Ministry data. India is the largest importer of gold, which mainly caters to the demand of the jewellery industry. The Reserve Bank and the government have maintained that the CAD level is comfortable, but the spike in gold imports may spark fresh worries. It has narrowed to 1.7 percent for the first nine months of the previous fiscal. According to the Reserve Bank data, in the April-December period of last fiscal, CAD stood at USD 31.1 billion or 2.3 percent of GDP. On November 28, RBI had scrapped the controversial 80:20 scheme. Under the programme, which was put in place in August 2013 to put a tight leash on gold inflows, at least 20 percent of the imported gold had to be exported before bringing in new lots.(PTI) Sensex surges 479 points, rebounds from 4-month low Mumbai, May 4: The benchmark BSE Sensex on Monday soared 479 points to settle at 27,490.59 on across-the-board buying led by auto, realty and refinery stocks, as investors took fresh positions after persistent selling in April. Moreover, the 50-share NSE Nifty rose by 150 points to recapture the 8,300-level. Across-the-board buying at the beginning of May series, rallies in refinery stocks and the passing of Finance Bill, 2015 boosted sentiments, brokers said. Meanwhile, the BSE market capitalisation regained Rs 100 lakh crore-level, helped by robust gains in stocks like ONGC, RIL and Infosys. Amid persistent taxation concerns faced by foreign investors, the indices had near four-month low in last trading session on Thursday. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament on Thursday clarified that minimum alternate tax (MAT) will not apply to capital gains on the sale of securities, royalty, technical service fees and interest income. Brokers also attributed today's rebound to value-buying from an "over-sold" position after persistent fall in stock prices in the April series as participants snapped recently beaten down blue-chip stocks. The Sensex resumed higher at 27,204.63 and shot up further to a high of 27,537.85 before ending at 27,490.59, registering a rise of 479.28 points or 1.77 percent. The 50-share NSE Nifty recaptured the 8,300-level to hit a high of 8,346.00 points, before settling 150.45 points or 1.84 percent higher at 8,331.95. This is the best single-day gain in two months for the index. Overseas, European stocks were trading higher after latest data showed that euro zone's manufacturing sector expanded in April. Key indices in France and Germany rose in the range 0.39 to 0.84 percent, while the UK market was closed today. Meanwhile, Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth Rs 3,157.61 crore and Domestic institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 2,460.80 crore on Thursday as per provisional data. Asian stocks ended mixed as weak China factory activity reinforced views that Beijing will roll out fresh support measures soon. Key indices in China, South Korea and Taiwan moved up by 0.24 percent to 0.87 percent, while indices in Hong Kong and Singapore moved down by 0.03 percent to 0.13 percent.(PTI) Sub-junior National Hockey from tomorrow GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 04: Organised by the Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, the Hockey India Vth Sub Junior National (boys Division-B) Hockey Championship shall be played at K K Hakhu Stadium, here from May six. Divided into four different groups, 20 teams, representing different state units including hosts Jammu and Kashmir, are taking part in this competition to be played on league-cum-knockout basis. The league round is scheduled to start from 7.30 am whereas the competition shall be formerly inaugurated by the Minister for Sports at 5 pm on May six at K K Hakhu Stadium, here. This was stated by the working president of the Hockey J&K, Additional Director General of J&K Police (Armed), SM Sahai in an interaction with media here this morning. Jammu and Kashmir has been placed in group D with Hockey Himachal, Hockey Bihar, Vidarbha Hockey Association and Chandigarh Olympic Association. The high budget event spread over 12-days is financially supported by the J&K State Sports Council and Hockey India while HDFC Bank and Aircel have also extended a helping hand in making the event a success. It has been reliably learn that the State Sports Council has sanctioned a grant of Rs 16 lakh in addition to other on ground expenses to be occurred during the event. However, the financial support from the Hockey India depends upon the number of teams reporting the host state. Also present were general secretary of Hockey J&K, Romal Singh, treasurer, Rajinder Singh, Joint Secretary of the State Sports Council, Siddharth Sharma and Divisional Officer, Rajan Sharma. Meanwhile, incharge Secretary of the State Sports Council and Director General of Department of Youth Services and Sports, Navin Agarwal, who could Atwal, Bhullar excited about AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open Agencies Mauritius, May 4: not make it to the press briefing, extended his best wishes to the organisers and those participating teams, especially hosts J&K. New Astroturf To replace the aging Astroturf at the KK Hakhu Stadium, the State Sports Council contemplates plan to replace the state of the art synthetic surface with a new one in District Reasi Sport Climbing Championship near future. This was stated by working president of the Hockey J&K, SM Sahai in reply a specific question at the press conference. He said that efforts are being made to get a new turf for the K K Hakhu Stadium so as to make Jammu one of the selected venues to host national level events by the Hockey India. Indian golfer Arjun Atwal believes this week’s inaugural AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open will provide another opportunity for Asia’s top stars to showcase their growing stature in world golf. The $1.1 million showpiece, the first tri-sanctioned event by the Asian, European and Sunshine Tours, begins at the spectacular Heritage Golf Club on Thursday with the 132-man field split equally amongst the three major Tours and sprinkled with invited players. The AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open is one of five new tournaments on the Asian Tour this season and Atwal, a former number one and eighttime winner, is ready to put his money on an Asian Tour member lifting the title on Sunday. I couldn’t sleep after my shot against Ashok of Amba Kids bags boys’ title Mumbai Indians, says Rahane GOF Staff Reporter JAMMU, May 04: Ashok Singh of Amba Kids Home, Panthal became the new Reasi district sport climbing champion in Boys category upsetting Yasser, the winner of the last two years, in the Reasi District Sport Climbing Championship held at Sprawling Buds School, Chinore, here. Yasser was further relegated to the third place when Anish Sharma clinched the second position among 31 participants in this category. Similarly, Tanisha Rajput, the reigning champion in the sub junior girls category was also pushed to the third spot by Muskan Choudhary and Vishali Devi who clinched the first and second positions respectively. There was stiff competition in the sub junior boys’ category in which Neeraj Singh, Anil Singh and Sunny Kumar bagged the first three positions. About 62 boys and girls competed in only three categories of boys, sub junior boys and sub junior girls in lead climbing only. Since most of the participants were new to the game the competitions in speed climbing were not conducted. However, demonstration in speed climbing was given by senior climbers of the game. The competition was conducted exclusively by senior climbers. Whereas Puneet Sharma and Aman Arora were the Route setters Shashi Kant and Hardev Singh acted as Belayers. Shawetica Khajuria, a national Judge of the game was the chief judge of the competition. Sonam Sidharth was the organising secretary who was well assisted by Manik Slathia, a well qualified mountaineer. Former MLA, Ashwani sharma who has been associated with the activities of the Association for a long time, was the chief guest on the occasion who distributed mementoes and medal amongst the winners. While addressing the gathering he congratulated the Association for organising four district competitions at the start of the year and hoped that the Association, despite infrastructure constraints, would soon produce more national and international champions. He also expressed his gratitude towards the management of Sprawling Buds School, Chinore, Jammu who have provided a standard fiber glass 40ft high climbing wall and related facilities to the Association and also have been sponsoring regular coaching camps for the budding climbers. Agencies Mumbai, May 4: Left sleepless after the last time he played a bad shot against Mumbai Indians, in-form Rajasthan Royals batsman Ajinkya Rahane said he was desperate to set the record straight which helped him notch up the sublime 91-run knock in an IPL match here. “I was really hurt when I got out (for 16 to R Vinay Kumar) in the last game. I could not sleep that night and was all the time thinking about my shot and about the loss (by 7 wickets). I just wanted to make it count I knew I was batting really well. Once I was in after 6-7 overs, I was planning to bat for 20 overs,” said Rahane after piloting the Royals to a match-winning score of 189 for 2. The Mumbai-born batsman, who has been in great form in international cricket (Tests as well as ODIs) for close to two years, struck 3 sixes and 9 fours in his 54-ball knock and also featured in a stand of 113 with Karnataka youngster Karun Nair (61 in 38 balls). Riding on this superb show with the bat and some very good bowling that followed, Royals stopped Delhi Daredevils at 175 for 7 to win by 14 runs and regain the top spot in the table with 14 points under their belt, two more than second-placed Chennai Super Kings. Rahane, who crossed 400 runs in the IPL season during the fine unconquered knock and now has 430 under his belt, said he did not think about his 100, that would have been only the second by all batsmen this season. “I was not thinking about a century at all. I just wanted to play as many shots as possible in that last over. We knew 190-95 would be a good score,” said Rahane. “The partnership between me and Karun after 14 overs was very important. Our plan was to play as long as possible. Playing shots for set batsmen was easy as the wicket was very good with true bounce. I told Karun to time the ball as the outfield was fast. Karun batted positively from the other end.” Rahane also complimented Royals’ bowling in which Dhawal Kulkarni, Stuart Binny and James Faulkner secured two wickets each while captain Shane Watson bowled superbly in taking 1 for 25. “It was a team effort. Our bowlers bowled well. The wicket was a bit helpful, but once set it was easy for batsmen. We have to give credit to our bowlers. After the first six overs it was not so easy to bowl. With good bounce and pace, the wicket was in favour of batsmen. They took wickets at regular intervals,” he said. CYMK Glimpses of Future Here’s what Varun Dhawan’s Badlapur co-star Yami Gautam does to keep herself fit… ENTERTAINMENT 'ABCD 2': 'Bezubaan' track to release on May 7! JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015, PAGE 10 SCREEN SHOW Anushka Sharma turns animal activist on the sets of a reality show Bollywood young blood Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor will be seen grooving in their upcoming venture 'ABCD 2'. The film is helmed by choreographer turned director Remo D'Souza and is a sequel to 2013 hit dance film by the same name 'ABCD'. The makers have started promoting the film in full swing, and the new song titled 'Bezubaan' is ready to rock the audiences on May 7. The lead actors took to their respective Twitter handles and post- Sunny Leone comes under the Censor Board’s scanner for Mastizaade Yami Gautam has taken up an interesting fitness regime recently. The pretty actress who has been following a strict fitness regime now has gone ahead and chosen a fun way to fitness with Zumba. Zumba is a fitness regime that helps you work on your entire body and also helps in building strength and enjoying throughout the process. Yami has recently picked this up and is enjoying workouts like never before as this includes dance and music. She feels that it also makes you feel upbeat when you start your day with Zumba. So, she did her research and invested in some interesting Zumba DVDs which she starts her day with. They are also with Yami in her bag when she is traveling for shoots. Says Yami, “Zumba is an absolute fun way to stay fit. The music and dance routine helps you release stress and keeps you very happy. In fact, you are smiling throughout the session which is the best way to start your day. I’ve been enjoying it so far and it has been a whole lot of fun. Besides, I can do this wherever I go and at my own pace.” The actress is currently in the midst of her shooting schedule for her next. She recently wrapped up a long schedule in Patiala for the same. Raj Kundra offended by Shah Rukh Khan’s Frooti ad – find out why! Sunny Leone’s Kuch Kuch Locha Hai that releases this Friday along with Amitabh Bachchan-Deepika Padukone starrer Piku received an A certificate recently. Along with KKLH, Sunny’s next – Mastizaade too has hit a similar roadblock. This film directed by Milap Zaveri will see the Ek Paheli Leela actress playing a dual role of Laila Lele and Lily Lele. The film which also features Tusshar Kapoor and Vir Das was to hit theatres on May 1, but is still awaiting clearances from the Censor Board due to which the release date of the adult comedy has been postponed. While talking about Mastizaade, a source at the CBFC, “The film has to go through a lot of cuts, thanks to its bold content. The Censor Board’s revising committee will take a final call on the scenes and dialogues that need to be chopped off. Many Board members are not happy with the content and the certification process might take longer than anticipated.” When producer Rangita Nandy was asked to comment on the issue, she said, “I am sorry but I am unable to comment on this matter since it is currently before the CBFC.” Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone: Who was the best dressed this week? Anushka Sharma: It was the Bombay Velvet actress’ birthday week and she gave us two stunning appearances to talk about! She was spotted wearing a maroon Nikhil Thampi dress with tan sandals on her birthday. More recently at the Dil Dhadakne Do brunch she wore a rather edgy Bhaavya Bhatnagar outfit with Curio Cottage earrings. She wore the blue Sailex floral printed dress at BV’s press junket in Goa. Loved the summery looks on her! She was also spotted wearing this red and black Tanieya Khanuja dress for BV promotions. Kangana Ranaut: We got to see a lot of lovely looks from the National Award winner this past week. Her airport style game was totally on point and for the events she dressed like a superstar! She wore a Bihu Mohapatra dress to collect her National Award. She wore a Sailex dress for a Tanu Weds Manu Returns promotion. She wore a gorgeous Toni Maticevski dress for another promotional event. Priyanka Chopra: To be honest, PC was a total style winner this past week! From the Zoe Jordan dress with the Jeffrey Campbell heels to the Verb dress at the DDD brunch, PC’s style file was nothing short of impressive. She also sported some uber cool looks to beat the heat like this Moschino cheap and chi top with Madison on Pedder skirt. She also wore distressed denims with a printed Guess top to meet India’s first NBA player. Every look from the actress was awesome! Deepika Padukone: DP decided to dazzle us with her summer-ready looks this week. None of her fashion statements were too flashy and her understated grace won us over. She wore an Armani jeans jumpsuit for a Piku event. She wore a Bodice crop top and Madison on Peddar palazzo pants for an interview. She was also spotted going back to basics in a white tee and casual denims. “Hey guys #bezubaan2.0 ed: #BezubaanABCD2 is out on 7th May. @VishalDadlani has done an incredible rap @SachinJigarLive. Boom” The film will hit the screens on June 19, 2015. Anushka Sharma is flying high these days thanks to her two films that are all set to hit the marquee. While Bombay Velvet‘s retro look is garnering her credits, the uber cool avatar in Dil Dhadakne Do must have added a few more fans to her list. But the news we got from the sets of a reality show will make her a darling of the animal rights activists. Apparently, she wasn’t convinced about an act involving a goat and so, she didn’t let it happen! As a part of an act, a goat was supposed to be shown as one who can drink cola. It was an animal act and the stage was set. Anushka Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor were at the show to promote their film Bombay Velvet. When the ac- Apart from being the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan rules the ad world as well. SRK was roped in as the face of Frooti - a popular mango drink back in 2013. The popular brand has gone for a makeover with a new logo and visuals. In the new TV commercial, the ad makers have used stop motion animation technique to showcase Frooti Life where miniature animated characters try to push a mango inside the new Frooti bottle and in the background Aam suckita…lickita…enjoyita is played. King Khan is apart of the ad only towards the ends to say The Frooti Life. While many people have found this ad refreshing bold, Shilpa Shetty’s hubby found this ad disgusting. He took to Twitter to express it. He wrote, “This Frooti ad is disgusting! Kids copying and singing suck it lick it a. @iamsrk bhai how did u approve this script? Tasteless literally!” Salman Khan’s protégé Suraj Pancholi’s co-star Athiya Shetty does her first magazine cover! Athiya Shetty is a superstar in the making. Suniel Shetty daughter will be seen playing the lead in her debut film, the Hero remake which also stars Suraj Pancholi. Salman Khan has been mentoring both the newbies for a while now and he is watching over every move his two protégés are making to ensure that their first film is a super hit! Athiya Shetty shot for her debut magazine cover and instead of going bold to make a statement she chose to feature on the cover of a bridal magazine dressed in wedding trousseau and bridal make-up. The first impression we get after looking at Ms Shetty’s first cover is the she is totally traditional with a hint of urbanity. She has lovely desi features and her cheekbones are worth dying for! She is wearing Amit Aggarwal on the cover. After seeing Athiya’s impressive magazine cover debut we cannot wait to see what the Pancholi lad has in store for us! We are also dying to see Athiya’s chemistry with Suraj specially because their romance is being overlooked by Salman Khan himself! JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015, PAGE 11 Glimpses of Future Modi govt policies will not work : Sitaram Yechury Agencies NEW DELHI, May 5: The Modi government's policies to attract foreign investment and "humongous" tax concessions to corporates will not work because it will not create productive capacity and there is no purchasing power with the people, says CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury. Its policies have given the opportunity to opposition parties to get together because it has failed to fulfil the people's aspirations the BJP had generated during the Lok Sabha election campaign and its steps have further worsened the situ- ation, he said. Yechury, who was recently elected the CPM general secretary, took on the government on its 'Make in India' slogan and said "the slogan should be 'Make for India', that is by India and for India". "It (policies) cannot work. I will give you the reasons. You are giving concessions to attract more foreign investments. You are also giving concessions to Indian corporates to invest more. "The logic given by the government, even the Manmohan Singh government earlier, is that greater investments will create new job opportunities and thereby greater economic growth. But there is a serious flaw in this argument, why this can't work," he said. Even if this investment comes in, it would be "meaningful only if it comes into productive sector and not to loot our resources and expand their profits, without creating pro- Moga bandh evokes mixed response Agencies MOGA,May 5: The day long bandh seeking registration of criminal case against owners of Orbit bus in which a teenage girl was allegedly molested and pushed to death, evoked a mixed response on Monday. The bandh called by opposition Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), People's Party of Punjab (PPP) and other social organisations saw few commercial establishments shut their shops, while it was business as usual for others at other pockets in the area. However, Orbit buses remained off the roads today. The protesters have also demanded for a CBI probe into the incident. Meanwhile, expelled AAP leader Yogendra Yadav met with the victims' family today and expressed solidarity with them. Former chief minister and deputy leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Amarinder Singh is also expected to visit the family later in the day. An uneasy calm prevailed in Moga as the girl's death has taken political overtones even as ruling SAD-BJP brokered a compromise with the aggrieved family. Yesterday, ending a four-day protest against the ruling Badal family, father of the victim accepted Punjab government's offer of compensation and a job and also agreed for the post-mortem and cremation of his daughter. The body of the teen-aged girl was consigned to flames at her village Lande Ke amid tight secuPunjab chief minister rity. Parkash Singh Badal had described the incident as "intolerable" and "painful" while the police said all the four accused had been arrested. The girl was pushed off a moving bus last week along with her mother after they resisted molestation attempts. The bus belongs to Orbit Aviation, the company owned by relatives of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal. ductive capacities in India." "If they produce goods, these need to be sold. But where will you sell them? There is global stagnation, our exports have declined by 26 per cent last year. You can't sell these goods abroad, you can't sell them in India because the people's purchasing power is declining as a result of these policies and growing unemployment. "So greater investment does not create greater growth, unless you economically empower our own people, which can only be done through a very high dose of public investment which has stopped for a long time," Yechury said. CPI-M Leader’s Son Joins BJP Agencies Kolkata, May 4: Arunava Nandy, the son of late CPI(M) leader Amitava Nandy, joined BJP today and was welcomed to the fold by the party's state unit president. "Arunava is from a family of a well-known Communist leader. His joining the party will certainly add strength to BJP and inspire more youths to come and join us," BJP state president Rahul Sinha said. When asked why he chose to join BJP being from a despite Communist family, 36-year-old Arunava, who has never been associated with any political outfit, said "I cannot let a party or its leaders dictate what I should be doing, whom I should talk to or not talk to. This is the situation in both CPI(M) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). "In fact, I think people have forgotten the ideology which my father used to believe in. Things have changed a lot in CPI-M and that's why I thought of joining BJP and working for it," he said. TN parties urge Centre to stop Asaduddin Owaisi Kerala from conducting feasibility questions Bharat Ratna study for new dam at Mullaperiyar to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Agencies CHENNAI,May 5: Coming down heavily on the Kerala government for taking up a feasibility study for the construction of a new dam at Mullaperiyar, the opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Monday urged the central government to immediately step in and halt the process as it violates a Supreme Court order. The Kerala government has taken up the study after the National the National Board for Wildlife of the ministry of environment and forests cleared the state's plan last year for an environment impact assessment for a new dam. The board's standing committee under the environment and forest minister Prakash Javedekar cleared the proposal in its meeting in mid-August. "This has created fear and anxiety among farmers. This initiative of Kerala, which will jeopardize interstate relationship, is condemnable," said PMK leader S Ramadoss. In its order in 2014, the Supreme Court permitted Tamil Nadu to raise the storage level to 142 feet and then to 152 feet after completion of the maintenance works at the baby dam. The five-member Supreme Court bench headed by Justice R M Lodha held that there was no apprehension about the safety of the century old dam. Kerala abandoned an earlier attempt to conduct surveys at 15 places in the Vellakadavu region following strong protests from Tamil Nadu. "Now it is trying to exploit the presence of an incapable government in Tamil Nadu by renewing its attempts. It is very disturbing that the Tamil Nadu government is a mute spectator," the PMK leader said. He recalled the unrest in Madurai and Theni districts in 2011, which even escalated into a law and order issue. MDMK leader Vaiko criticised the Modi government for supporting the Kerala government on the issue. "The environment ministry's nod for a feasibility study is violating the Supreme Court order," he said in a statement. He urged the Centre to stop Kerala from conducting the study. We will be withdrawing from Nepal and sending our troops back to India: NDRF Agencies Kathmandu, May 5: The NDRF said on Monday that they would be withdrawing from Nepal which was hit by a devastating earthquake recently. "We will be withdrawing from Nepal and will be making our demobilisation plan and will be sending our troops back to the country, OP Singh, DG, NDRF said. He clarified that the reason that "search and rescue operations have come to an end," as per ANI. "Nepalese government has decided that all countries which have the 'search and rescue' team should return back to their countries," Singh added, as per ANI. At the same time, Ranjeet Rae, Indian Ambassador to Nepal said, "Once 'search and rescue' is over, focus shifts to removal of rubble and 'relief and rehabilitation' efforts. After 8-9 days of an earthquake, the possibility is very low that you will find live people." On the other hand, Kiren Rijiju, MoS Home, said, "NDRF was deployed in Nepal for rescue operations and rescue work has been accomplished. Not only India's but forces of 32 countries deployed there, have been asked to prepare for return. Nepal government has asked rescue teams to demobilize so reconstruction and rehabilitation ops can start, shouldn't be taken in any other sense." Meanwhile, the Nepal government today asked hundreds of foreign rescue workers to leave the quake-hit country as immediate relief has already been provided and the remaining tasks will be carried out by its army and police. The major rescue work in Kathmandu and surrounding areas is over and the remaining operations can be handled by local workers, Information Minister Minendra Rijal said, as per PTI. However, there was work remaining in the villages and remote mountainous areas that could be carried out by foreign aid volunteers along with local police and army, he said. The Central Natural Disaster Relief Committee headed by Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister - had asked the government to bid adieu to the foreign rescue teams yesterday, eight days after the deadly earthquake hit the Himalayan nation. Around 4,500 people from around 34 nations, including National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams from India, came to Nepal after the April 25 earthquake to carry out the rescue work and pull people out of the debris. Most of the rescue teams were carrying out operations in the worst affected districts of the Kathmandu Valley, Sindhupalchowk and Gorkha districts. "Its more than eight days after the earthquake. The rescue teams have served their purpose and we are very thankful to them. The Central Disaster Relief Natural Committee has recommended the government to thank these teams for the work they have done for Nepal so that they can exit the country. It is up to the government to take a call now," home ministry official Laxmi Prasad Dhakal said. "According to the guidelines of International Search and Rescue Group (INSRAG) guidelines, the search and rescue teams have to be carried out for 7 days, when the survival chances are highest. The remaining search and rescue work will now be carried out by the Nepalese army and police," he added. However, all the relief and medical teams are still in Nepal carrying out their operations. The medical teams are expected to be in the country for some more time. More than 7,200 people, including 54 foreigners have lost their lives in the 7.9-magnitude earthquake. Agencies NEW DELHI, May 5: Not new to stoking controversies, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Asaduddin chief, Owaisi on Monday the questioned Narendra Modi-led government's decision to confer on Bharat Ratna to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, alleging that the BJP's most acceptable face had a role in Babri Masjid demolition. Vajpayee was awarded the Bharat Ratna on March 27 this year when President Pranab Mukherjee went to the ailing former Prime Minister's residence. Owaisi also questioned the logic of conferring Padma Vibhushan to the BJP patriarch LK Advani. With its electoral curve showing an upward trend in Maharashtra, AIMIM is now focusing on Uttar Pradesh in an apparent move to make inroads into the support base of Samajwadi Party and BSP. "We are going to contest assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh," AIMIM chief said couple Nitish failed to support rain-hit Bihar farmers: Sushil Modi Agencies Patna, May 4: of days ago. Elections in Uttar Pradesh are scheduled in early 2017. The Lok Sabha MP told PTI it was "too early" to say whether AIMIM would align with any other party in Uttar Pradesh. He said his party has not taken any decision on the issue of contesting Assembly polls in Bihar scheduled later this year and in West Bengal next year, both the states with sizeable Muslim voters. Till BJP's emergence in 2014 Lok Sabha polls, politics in Uttar Pradesh has been dominated by the SP and the BSP for the past decade. Police Fire Stun Grenades at Tel Aviv Rally by Ethiopian Israelis Agencies Tel Aviv, May 4: Police fired stun grenades to disperse a rally by Ethiopian Israelis demonstrating in central Tel Aviv against alleged police brutality and widespread discrimination. Some of the demonstrators hurled stones, bottles and chairs from nearby restaurants after attempting to storm the Tel Aviv municipality building. Mounted police used riot stun grenades and water cannon as well as pepper spray yesterday to disperse the crowd and clear nearby streets, but an AFP correspondent said the protesters kept returning. Emergency medical services said 23 officers and seven demonstrators were injured in the clashes. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said a number of protesters were arrested. Internal Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovitch said dispersing Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates a sand sculpture of Lord Budha with a message Bless the Nepal victims at Puri beach in Odisha. the "riot" was difficult since it had no clear leadership. "There is nobody to talk to," he told reporters. Yesterday's protest came three days after a stormy demonstration in Jerusalem sparked by footage showing two policemen beating a uniformed Israeli soldier of Ethiopian origin. Scores of other Israelis also joined yesterday's rally, chanting and holding up signs read- ing: "A violent policeman must be put in prison" and "We demand equal rights". As they marched through Tel Aviv, some held their arms up in the air, wrists crossed as if handcuffed. Demonstrators earlier blocked the Ayalon expressway during rush-hour, causing huge traffic jams on one of Israel's central highways before police forcefully evacuat- ed them. "Being black, I have to protest today," 34-year-old Eddie Maconen told AFP before the clashes outside the municipality. "I never experienced police violence against me personally, but it is aimed at my community which I have to support," he said. Police estimated 3,000 people took part in the demonstration, while media reports cited organisers as putting the number at 10,000. Zion Cohen, an Israeli participant, told AFP the Ethiopians were "a hundred per cent right" to protest. "It's a racist country and we don't accept them," he said. As the rally began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement saying that today he would meet Damas Pakada, the soldier who was beaten, as well as other representatives of the Ethiopian community. "All claims will be looked into but there is no place for violence and such disturbances," Netanyahu said after the clashes broke out. Senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi on Monday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has failed to support farmers affected by unseasonal rains and claimed that the recent suicide of a debtridden farmer was the first such incident in the state in post-Independence era. "Nitish Kumar has failed to support the farmers in the state who were affected by unseasonal rains and cyclonic storms," he said. Modi, along with the Union Minister of State for Sanitation and Drinking Water Ram Kripal Yadav and other BJP leaders, met the family members of farmer Gajendra Singh, in Singhara Panchayat area under Patna district. Singh had committed suicide last week by consuming pesticide in Singhara panchayat under Patna district's Maner. Referring to reports that the Centre has denied permission to the Chief Minister to visit Janakpur in Nepal to reach out to quake-ravaged people there, the senior BJP leader said that Kumar should have visited the farmer's family to console them instead of showing 'desperation' to visit Nepal. Modi termed it a matter of shame that a farmer in his state took such an extreme step to end his life over non-procurement of paddy harvest despite a rice mill, owned by a local JD(U) leader, located in his neighbourhood. Singh's suicide was the first such in- cident in Bihar in post-independence era, the former Deputy chief minister said. Singh took the extreme step due to mounting debt in the wake of the state's faulty foodgrain procurement policy as well as its indifference to address the woes of farmers whose crops had been destroyed by unseasonal rains and cyclonic storms over the past couple of months, Modi said in a statement. Describing the farmer's suicide as a blot on the Kumar government, Modi asked the state to set up an all-party committee to probe the matter. He also demanded that the government should announce Rs ten lakh compensation to the aggrieved family, government job to Singh's widow and free education for his children. PTI Continuation From Page No. 1 Share courage to renounce all these," Modi said. Mufti Appreciating the role of BRO in maintaining the roads in the State in extremely hostile weather conditions, Mufti Sayeed made specific mention of repair of Thanamandi-Buffliaz stretch, which connects Poonch district of Jammu with Shopian in Kashmir Valley through the Mughal Road. He said the improvement of this stretch will provide a viable alternate road link between Jammu and Kashmir divisions. Mufti Sayeed also raised the issue of prioritizing regular maintenance of Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag, Bandipore-Gurez, Sopore Bypass, Jammu-Poonch, Basohli-Bani-Bhaderwah, Doda-Bhaderwah, Reasi-Mahore, Rajouri-Kandi-Budhal, Pouni-Kalakote-Rajouri, Surankote-Buffliaz, Loran-Basam Gali-Tangmarg, Dhar-Mahanpur and Old Samba-Kathua roads, which fall within the domain of BRO. While assuring the Chief Minister about the proper maintenance of National Highways and other important roads under their control, DG BRO said he will personally visit the State this month to prioritize the issues flagged in the meeting. He said manpower for maintenance of roads has been supplemented by 40% in J&K so that frequent closure at treacherous spots along the National Highway is avoided in future. Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas, Commissioner / Secretary, Public Works, Rohit Kansal, DDG BRO, R. K. Sharma and Chief Engineers PWD of Kashmir and Jammu divisions attended the meeting. Couple body parts were chopped off into pieces soon after she was killed an she was dumped into a septic tank of their rented accommodation at Muthi,” police quoting the discloser of the accused couple, said. They said they (couple) have hired a separate rented accommodation despite having another rented accommodation in Chinore in which they are residing presently. Immediately, a police party rushed there in presence of FSL Team and Magistrate, and they recovered the body following which the case was covered into 302 of RPC. Pertinently, the couple was involved in immoral trafficking in 2010 and a case stand registered at Bakshi Nagar police station. The investigation into the case is on to ascertain the facts. Mufti encroachment in Poonch Haveli followed by 685 hectares in Mendhar tehsil and 574.25 hectares in Surankote tehsil of the district," Bhagat said. The minister said that retrieving encroached land is the mission of the Government and directed Conservator of Forest to ensure the demarcation of forest land besides starting the process of the evictions as per Forest Act. Several colonies have come-up illegally in encroached forest lands in Sidhra, Nagorta, Bhatindi, Bajalta, Raika Sunjwan and Chowadi belts lower Shavaliks in Jammu city. "Jammu city, which had a huge cover of the famous Shivalik and Lower Shivaliks forest ranges has been destroyed and massively encroached slowly during two decades of militancy in Jammu and Kashmir", said Advocate Chander Mohan Sharma, an environmental activist and social worker. Sharma, who heads the 'River Tawi Bachao Abhiyaan' campaign welcomed the initiative taken by the J&K government. "We welcome the steps taken by the J&K government Forest Minister in particular to evict encroachers in the lower Shivalik range after demarcation," he said. "These forests were pride to Jammu people. But now it has been encroached. All those involved should be punished. All constructions along the banks of River Tawi should be banned. We have requested the Forest minister in this regard", Sharma said. The activist had also called for probe into the destruction of the record of the said forest lands by influential people. The total forest area of Jammu and Kashmir is 20,230 square kilometres. Missing Shikargah was recovered near Chari-Sangri of Shikargah forests. According to his family members he went missing since 02-05-2015 when he left to collect wild Mushroom in the jungle. Apparently he had slipped from a cliff into a nallah. Police has started investigation under section 174 CrPC to ascertain the cause of his death. The body was handed over to his relatives for last rites. SPO tipper leading to his critical injuries. Police said that the critically wounded SPO was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. Police have started investigation in the case. Man him to the hospital where the doctors pronounced him as brought dead. Inquest proceeding under 174 of CrPC has been initiated. CYM K Rafale Negotiations With France to Start in May: Parrikar PANAJI | MAY 04: Ahead of French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian's visit to New Delhi this week, India today said negotiations for buying 36 Rafale fighters off the shelf will commence this month and will be wrapped up in a time- bound manner. "The government-to-government committee will be set up which will begin negotiations on the (Rafale) deal. The negotiations will start anytime in May and we have to conclude them as early as possible," Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar told PTI here. Jean-Yves Le Drian is scheduled to visit India on May 5 and hold talks with Parrikar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on May 6 to carry forward the proposed deal. Last month, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Paris, India and France had agreed to get into a government to government contract for 36 Rafale jets in fly-away condition keeping the critical requirement of the Indian Air Force in mind. The deal is estimated to be over USD 6 billion and will have about 30-50 per cent offset. Parrikar said the government-appointed committee will complete the negotiations in a "time-bound manner". "He (Drian) will visit only for the purpose of working out the modalities and to take the process forward. We will not be directly involved in future talks. The committee is being appointed for it by two governments to kick-start the process and fix the modalities," he said. French defence major Dassault Aviation, makers of Rafale, is likely to enter into a joint venture with state-run HAL or any private player to set up a base here for augmenting its existing production line in Merignac in France, defence sources said. Parrikar also said the Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) will be in place in the next two-three months and is likely to come up before the ministry in June as there are some chapters that are to be addressed. "Basically the policy consists of exports, 'Make In India' initiative, levelplaying field for suppliers, policy on agents, black listing policy besides others," he said. Parrikar maintained that these are under finalisation and some of them might be notified before the end of June. "But I can say that in next two-three months the DPP will be in place," he added. The Defence Minister said the policy for procurements would depend on strate- Buddha Purnima celebrated in Leh Leh, May 4: People of Leh today celebrated Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, with joy and fervour. Thousands, including school children, monks, nuns, gathered at Leh Chokang, a Buddhist temple, from where they proceeded through different ways to Tsemo Gonpa, a Buddhist monastery here. The procession culminated at the historic Leh Pologround with a cultural programme, in which several speakers addressed the gathering and threw light on the life of Lord Buddha. School children also brought religious tableaux showcasing the philosophy of Buddhism on the occasion. Man injured in a bear attack Srinagar May 04: A man was injured when a bear attacked him while he was grazing his cattle at Pethkote, Bandipora. A bear attacked and injured a 35 year old Mir Hussain Rahti son of Shamus-ud-Din Rahti resident of Panar while he was grazing cattle at Panar in the jurisdiction of Police Station Pethkote, Bandipora. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. gic importance of the deal and its type. He said the Defence Ministry's committee on DPP will give its report within 45 days. "The committee will go through DPP and suggest amendments in next 45 days. They can also submit their interim report so that some aspects would be dealt in the meantime. You can see lot of procedures coming up in May and June itself," he said. Parrikar said despite the work is in progress over the DPP, the Ministry has already cleared procurements worth Rs 1,10,000 crore, of which 90 per cent are under 'Make in India' initiative. "The current procedures have lot of lacunae. It has lot of unexplained areas. The committee is considering some of the aspects in the procedures like level-playing field for everyone, and also excise duty will be common across the board. We are also working on other areas to have more transparency and easier modes," he added. The Minister said the DPP, which establishes parametres for India's defence procurement process, is going to be the biggest step for the Ministry which has already taken up some action including allowing 49 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector and in some cases even 100 per cent. "The second step is that most of the procurements are done with majority of the component with Make In India. The Defence Ministry has also delisted some of the items for exports. In the last 6-8 months the export NOCs are granted online," he added. "Earlier, the NOCs used to take months to get cleared.. Now we give them within specified time frame... I have been intimated by industry that export NOCs are getting cleared faster," Parrikar commented. The Minister said the entire idea of DPP is to ensure that 'Make In India' initiative is a success and also long term guarantee is provided to the suppliers. "Today, if someone makes an item for defence, there is no guarantee that he will get the order for five years at a stretch. Who will develop something and spend energy unless he is clear on what is the amount of business that he would be able to do ? If someone develops something he needs a long term guarantee," said the minister adding "the Ministry will treat suppliers as partners." Parrikar said when someone develops something he should be given initial support. This aspect would be considered in DPP. CYM K JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2015, PAGE 12 Glimpses of Future India destined to lead the world: Dr Jitendra Singh New Delhi, May 4: Speaking at an Intellectual Meet organized by “Forum for Awareness of National Security” (FANS) here today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Public Personnel, Grievances,Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, India is destined to lead the world and in very near future, sooner than later, India will assume a role which would be emulated by the rest of the nations. Dr Jitendra Singh said, the indicators of this emerging phenomenon have become more than visible in the last few months from the manner in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is receiving an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response in whichever country he visits. The point to be realized is that this kind of response is happening on two accounts... first, the imposing presence of Narendra Modi among the world’s Heads of States, which projects him as somebody who has the potential to lead from the front. The second factor behind the eulogizing response being received by India is that, unlike in the past, there is a political dispensation which is stable with two-third majority and is constantly moving forward on a fast-track. Time has arrived, Dr Jitendra Singh said, when India would not have to motivate or convince the neighbouring countries in the subcontinent and the South Asia to come round to its point of view, but on the contrary, all these nations will be constrained to fall in line and follow the path chosen by India. India’s supremacy, in the years to come, would not be established through military might or aggressive posturing, but sheerly on the strength of its economic, scientific and academic excellence, he added. Citing an example, he said, for instance, even before developing a SAARC satellite, India has already assumed a lead role in space upmanship by providing vital communication, navigation and disaster management infrastructure to the SAARC countries. It is no small achievement that the disaster management capabilities recently demonstrated by India in Nepal have left even developed nations like China wondering where they had faltered while India had suddenly forged ahead in a big way, he added. India has already arrived, said Dr. Jitendra Singh, and it is now for us to prepare ourselves for the great leap forward. Speaking on the occasion, thinker and ideologue Indresh Kumar recommended extended role for SAARC and dominant participation of India in the community of SAARC nations. He said, time has come for India to take over the responsibility of wider role to address the economic and security concerns of the region. Indresh suggested wider discussion to explore the possibilities of setting up a SAARC capital and a SAARC University with India as the nucleus. This will also help in greater integration of the region and at the same time consolidate the forces of national integration within India, he added. From his experience and study of Jammu & Kashmir, Indresh Kumar suggested methods of non-violent motivation to deal with divergent elements so that they could be made to see the reason and become part of the great “Make in India” mission. Earlier, General Secretary FANS, Naveen Kumar welcomed the guests and presented a resume of the various activities organized by the Forum from time to time. Among others who spoke on the occasion were former Delhi Police Commissioner R.S. Gupta, former RAW Chief Sanjeev Tripathi, former Director (IB) Yashwardhan Azad and former IG BSF D.S. Rathore. Contradictory Status report: DB DB directives in PIL against Cow Slaughtering directs to file fresh status report Jammu, May 04: Jammu, May 4: In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Viklang Chattra Trust through its Organizer Satya Pal Saraf regarding better care of Old Age Home, Division Bench of High Court comprising Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Justice Bansi Lal Bhat, directed to file fresh status report with a view to inform this Court regarding the complete steps taken for identifying the land as also the steps initiated for the construction of the composite homes. When the matter taken-up for hearing, AAG Ravinder Gupta on behalf of Social Welfare Department wherein a stand has taken that land measuring 16 Kanals situated at Village Bhalwal has been identified for construction of composite home and in regard to which some steps have already been taken by the Revenue Filed Agencies. Division Bench after gone through the status report observed that nothing has been stated with regard to land for construction of a similar composite home at Srinagar and observed that this report appears to be contradictory to the earlier filed by the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu wherein it was stated that 16 Kanals of land has been identified in Tehsil Nagrota Village Sri Khurd and Panjgraina and a similar chunk of land at Samboora Tehsil Pampore. With regarding to confusion created between the two reports, Sr. AAG Seema Shekhar undertakes to clarify the stand by next date of hearing and Division Bench directed respondents to file fresh status report with a view to inform this Court regarding the complete steps taken for identifying the land as also the steps initiated for the construction of the composite homes. JNF In a Public Interest Litigation filed by an Advocate Parimoksh seth in which he submits that inspite of the fact that penal provisions of RPC make slaughtering or killing of bovine animals an offence punishable u/s 298-A and even when possession of such slaughtered animal, an act punishable u/s 298-B of the RPC, yet slaughtering and sale of such slaughtered animals in rampant in some parts of the state of Jammu and Kashmir and it is also stated that this goes on with the active connivance of the authorities who are otherwise supposed to check this practice, which severely affected the religious sentiments of a section of the society in which Division Bench directed 41% Indian Girls Are Married By 19 Years of age Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir to file a report as to the steps that have been taken with a view to prevent either slaughtering or sale of such slaughtered animals in various areas falling under their jurisdiction also directed DB shall obtain inputs from Inspector General of Police Jammu as well as Kashmir range, to find out as to whether the activities of slaughtering of bovine animals and their sale is being undertaken as commercial level on regular basis and if so, what steps have been taken by them with a view to brining the guilty to book. A Division Bench of State High Court Comprising Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Justice Bansi Lal Bhat, directed petitioner to file reply to status report filed by the state. JNF Mufti visits late Mohammad Yousuf Shah’s family, offers condolences SRINAGAR, MAY 04 In a series of revelations about 'marriageable age' among girls in the country, the freshly released data from 2011 census has found out around 41.3 per cent of all girls aged 19 are married, Times of India reports. According to the report, of over 10 million 19-year-old girls at the time of the census, more than 4.1 million were married, or already divorced, separated or widowed. The trend is dominating in the states of Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Rajasthan, where teenage brides are in majority. In states like Tripura (49.6%) and Madhya Pradesh (46.6%), 19-year-old brides are in minority. Compared to the previous census of 2001, the new data also affirms that the age of marriage is getting pushed back. In 2001 census, about 25 per cent of girls aged 15 to 19 were married. However, the same figure has shrunk to 20 per cent in 2011 census. It also underlies a naked rural-urban divide. An apparent difference between the marital status of teenage girls in urban and rural areas helps to understand the case. For exam- ple, 47.3 per cent of 19-year girls are married in rural areas as compare to the figure of 29.2 per cent in urban areas, the report says. In most states, a majority of girls seem to be married by the time they are 20 years old, the report further added. Which are the states that fare better with respect to this data? With Nagaland being the best, the list criss-crosses from south to north including Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Goa to Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand. Not surprisingly, Delhi, with a 19.6 per cent figure, is among the front runners. But then again, the capital is almost entirely an urban entity. The census data also punctures the notions of 'backward' and 'advanced' states having any correlation with the marriageable age of girls. Data shows little difference between the comparatively advanced and backward states. While UP (38%), Odisha (33.3) and Chhattisgarh (37.5%) do better than the national average, well-developed states like Gujarat (38.3%), Maharashtra (39.4%) and Karnataka (39.7%) are not far from the national average. Vehicles at Mughal road after it was opened for one-way traffic, thus connecting Shopian and Poonch district. Nepal Asks Foreign Rescue Workers to Return Home KATHMANDU | MAY 04: Nepal government today asked hundreds of foreign rescue workers to leave the quake-hit country as immediate relief has already been provided and the remaining tasks will be carried out by its army and police. The major rescue work in Kathmandu and surrounding areas is over and the remaining operations can be handled by local workers, Information Minister Minendra Rijal said. However, there was work remaining in the villages and remote mountainous areas that could be carried out by foreign aid volunteers along with local police and army, he said. The Central Natural Disaster Relief Committee - headed by Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister - had asked the government to bid adieu to the foreign rescue teams yesterday, ALL J&K DALIT CHETNA MANCH CELEBRATES LORD BUDDHA, AMBEDKAR JAYANTI eight days after the deadly earthquake hit the Himalayan nation. Around 4,500 people from around 34 nations, including National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams from India, came to Nepal after the April 25 earthquake to carry out the rescue work and pull people out of the debris. Most of the rescue teams were carrying out operations in the worst affected districts of the Kathmandu Valley, Sindhupalchowk Govt will uplift socio economic condition of SC, ST, BPL: Zulfkar CYM K Jammu, May 04: All J&K Dalit Chetna Manch celebrated Lord Buddha and Baba Saheb Dr. B. R Ambedkar Jayanti in a function organized in the premises of Guru Nabha Dass Community Hall at Dogra Hall here today. On the occasion, the Minister for CAPD Ch. Zulfkar Ali was the chief guest besides MLA Chamb, MLA Samba and President All J&K Dalit Chetna Manch were also present. While inaugurated the function with the lightening of lamp, the Minister throw light on the significant role played by Baba Sahib for the welfare of the weaker section, poors and Downtrodden. He recalled Baba Sahib Dr. B.R Ambedkar as a great social reformer and legal luminary who played a pivotal role in framing the constitution of India. He also remembered Dr. Ambedkar's great contribution in public welfare, upliftment of the poor, downtrodden and weaker sections of the society. All J&K Dalit Chetna Manch also presented a chatter of demands to the Minister for their early redressal including Provision of Reservation in contractual adhoc appointments RET’S, REZ’S, NRHM, Anganwadi workers/ Helpers, Representation in Legislative Council and due share in Council of Ministers, changing of Nomenclature, Provision of Colonies for houseless, landless poor scheduled caste families, Constitution of State SC/ ST Commission, etc. Zulfkar assured the All J&K Dalit Chetna Manch that all their genuine demands would be redressed in a phased manner. As per the commitment of the coalition government under the leadership of Chief Minister Mufti Mohd Sayed, the minister said that govt. will uplift the socio-economic condition of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes and below poverty line people also, he added. and Gorkha districts. "Its more than eight days after the earthquake. The rescue teams have served their purpose and we are very thankful to them." "The Central Natural Disaster Relief Committee has recommended the government to thank these teams for the work they have done for Nepal so that they can exit the country. It is up to the government to take a call now," home ministry official Laxmi Prasad Dhakal said. Owner Determined To Take His Cow For Entrance Exam Srinagar, May 4 The admit card was issued by the Board in the name of Kachir Gaaw (Brown Cow), which is supposedly daughter of Gura Dand (Red Bull). A Budgam resident, who managed to get the hall ticket for his Brown Cow to write a professional entrance examination, said he is determined to take the bovine to write the papers. “You are invited. It is my legal right to take my cow for the exam. I have paid the fees, so it is my right to take the cow there,” Abdul Rashid Bhat told reporters. “It was not my intention to hurt anyone’s feeling or make a joke of someone. I filled this form only to check the system,” Bhat, who hails from Chadoora area of central Kashmir Budgam district, said. In an attempt to expose the loopholes in the online registration system of Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE), Bhat had managed to acquire an admit card for his cow to write the examination for admission to Diploma in Polytechnic College. The admit card was issued by the Board in the name of Kachir Gaaw (Brown Cow), which is supposedly daughter of Gura Dand (Red Bull). The cow has been allotted a seat at Government Degree College, Bemina for writing the examination scheduled to be held on May 10. Bhat said the present system of BOPEE allows all and sundry to register for the examinations. “You also know how BOPEE exams are conducted – it can be a cow, calf or Buffalo. I thought of trying to fill a form for a cow and I completed all formalities including payment of the fees,” he added. CYM K New Delhi, May 4: Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, today visited the residence of late Mohammad Yousaf Shah, former Chairman of J&K Cooperative Bank, who passed away last week. Late Shah was also the father-inlaw of Minister for Public Works, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, Syed Altaf Bukhari. Minister for Finance, Dr. Haseeb A. Drabu, MLA Rafiabad, Yawar Mir, and former Minister, Dilawar Mir, were also present. Paying rich tributes to the deceased, the Chief Minister described him as a noble soul who lived a simple life. The Chief Minister spent some time with Syed Altaf Bukhari and the other members of the bereaved family and expressed sympathies with them. He also prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.
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