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THURSDAY 03 July | 2014 | 04 Ramadhan, 1435 AH | PAGES 12 | VOL NO: 4 | ISSUE NO: 183 | RS: 2/- (AIR SURCHARGE FOR JAMMU /DELHI/LEH 50 Pen For Justice Largely Circulated, No. 1 Bilingual Daily of J&Khttp://www.zabarwantimes.com

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The way former bureaucrats, media persons and others who have gained some prominence here and there are joining different political parties, it is looking childish, and unprofessional-ly stage managed drama which has become a laughing stock for general public who witness it without any seriousness. All buffoons in the so-ciety are being taken in herds by dif-ferent parties and the event is being publicized to give an impression that there is a Modi like wave in Jammu & Kashmir also. The top most benefi-ciary of this

Discourage defectors, Turn coats and Corrupt

Bureaucrats

PM Narendra Modi seeksSingapore’s help in housing sector Govt. committed welfare

of people: GureziBhalla tours South Kashmir takes stock

of damage to horticulture crops

Srinagar, July 02: Lt Gen Sub-rata Saha, GOC 15 CORPS on Wednesday visited forward ar-eas along the Line of Control (LoC) in frontier district of Kup-wara in north Kashmir.A senior defence spokesman in a statement issued to GNS said that Army Commander today visited Keran, Mandian, Kundi-an and Patra in the Keran Sec-tor. The GOC also interacted with senior respectables in the area to reconnect with the jubi-lant residents of villages in the Keran Sector. The GOC met with the senior army officers deployed in the area and reviewed the overall situation along the LoC.“The people were appreciative of initiatives being taken by the Army for their security and wellbeing.

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GOC visits forward areas along LoC, reviews situation

Srinagar, July 02: Army on Wednesday opened fire near Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.Official sources told GNS that fol-lowing the suspicious movement at Farkiyen Gali near LoC, the soldiers of 7 Gadhwal opened fire upon them. However, it was not immediately confirmed whether there was any injury or not.Meanwhile, following the firing, the forces conducting searches in the area which is still going on when reports last came in. (GNS)

Firing on LoC in north Kashmir

Srinagar, Jul 2 : Common peo-ple in Srinagar and north Kash-mir Bandipora have alleged that officials at RTO office Srinagar and ARTO office Bandipora are involved in inordinate delays during the issuance of the driving license to the applicants.According to the reports received by KNS and Zabarwan Times, applicants have alleged that de-spite having all the required doc-uments needed for the issuance of the driving license, the officials at RTO Office Srinagar and ARTO office Bandipora deliberately keep the same pending for days to-gether. A resident namely Shoab Lone told KNS that he

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People aghast over functioning of RTO

Srinagar, ARTO Bandipora offices

Srinagar, Jul 2 : With the Prime Minis-ter Narendra Modi scheduled to visit valley on July 4, the security agencies here have made adequate security arrangements to divert any threat during the stay of the prime minister in the region.According to the KNS correspondent,

heavy deployment of police and other

security agencies was made in various areas

of Srinagar with the frisk-ing and checking being done in various areas here.Reports have also informed that the senior police offi-cials were themselves mon-itoring the situation with the vehicles at check points being thoroughly moni-tored before being allowed to proceed. A senior police official while pleading ano-nymity stated that the clear directions have been given to them for the arrangement of the adequate security mea-sures ahead of the scheduled visit of prime minister. Also the reports maintained that

police has been directed to check vehicles in such a way that commoners

don’t feel inconvenience while travelling o the roads of the summer capital.The reports also maintained that extra security measures have been taken in view of all major separatist outfits call-ing for general strike on the occasion of the Prime Min-ister's visit. On July 4 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a one-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir- his first after assuming office of the prime minister. The prime min-ister will arrive in Jammu and then proceed to nearby Katra town to inaugurate the Katra-Udhampur train that would cover a 25-km dis-tance between the two plac-es, sources said. Katra is the

base town of the Mata Vaish-no Devi shrine that is visited by millions of devotees every year. After the commission-ing of the Katra railway sta-tion, pilgrims would be able to reach the town directly without having to engage oth-er modes of transport as they now do.Railways Minister Sadanan-da Gowda and Minister of State in the PMO Jitendera Singh will accompany Mr Modi during his visit. The prime minister will then leave for Srinagar where he will chair a security review meeting at the Badami Bagh headquarters of the army's 15 Corps.

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Tight security measures on eve of Modi’s maiden visit as PM

Vehicles frisked, strict checking at entry points ‘Amalgam of opportunists

hatching conspiracy against NC’

Budgam, July 2 : Chief Minister and Working President National Con-ference, Omar Abdullah Wednesday asked the people to teach a befitting lesson to the ‘amalgam of opportunists’ hatching conspiracy against the State and its people to grab power.“They have converged yet again to confuse the people by unleashing false and baseless propa-ganda against National Conference and the Gov-ernment to attempt at power grabbing”, he said and added that people are well-versed to read between the lines and un-derstand the only agenda of these elements to seek power at any cost.According to a statement issued to KNS, while ad-dressing National Confer-ence Workers meetings in Khan Sahib, Budgam and other areas today, Omar Abdullah said that falsehood is always short lived and it cannot defeat the sincerity and truth-fulness.Amid thunderous ap-

plause by hundreds of NC workers, Omar Abdullah recited the famous cou-plet “Batil Say Dabnay Walay Ay Aasman Nahi Hum; Sobar Kar Chuka Ha Tu Imtihan Hamara” (The Cosmos is witness that we have never suc-cumbed before negative forces. Our trait has been tested hundreds of times by the World”. He

referred to the history of sacrifices and strug-gle rendered by National Conference, its leader-ship and brave workers during the difficult and challenging times.Omar Abdullah said that NC belongs to common people. “It represents the aspirations of all shades of people. It has proved its mettle time and again. Its fountain head of strength is commoners.

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PDP nurturing corruption: Omar

‘He lost elections, didn’t figure in Modi’s cabinet so

made such remarks’ Srinagar, July 2 (KNS): While terming the press statement of BJP national vice-president Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi as his frus-tration, Hurriyat Conference (G) said that Kashmir was never any legal part of India in past, at pres-ent and nor is it possible in future.“India is holding Kashmir with the help of its military might and the disputed nature of Kashmir is such a huge and clear reality that a sound minded person can’t deny. Hurriyat conference said that the pro-freedom people of Kashmir are struggling for their basic and birth right, right to

self-determination and they will never succumb to the threats of India and they will never surren-der their just cause.In a press statement issued to KNS, Hurriyat spokesman Ayaz Akbar said that the statement of Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been given out of frustration and his frustration is very much justified. “He has miserably lost in the re-cently held Indian parliamentary elections and then He was fur-ther disappointed when his name didn’t figure in Modi’s cabinet.”While terming the condition of Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi as pathet-ic, hurriyat spokesman said that the Muslim name of Mukhtar has become a problem for him and now for trying to prove himself as ‘more loyal than the King’, he has snubbed the

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Hurriyat (G) terms Naqvi’s remarks ‘frustrated’

Approves restructuring of SDRF

Srinagar, July 02: The Cabinet which met here on Wednesday under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah reiter-ated its earlier decision regarding the revised package for the return and rehabilitation of Kashmi-ri Migrants already sent to the Union Government.The Cabinet also asked the Reve-nue Department to work out the modalities for the implementa-tion of the package and send it to the Union Government.In another decision, the Cabinet approved restructuring of the Auxiliary Police Battalions (Now SDRF). It also gave sanction to

the creation of 60 posts of differ-ent categories by corresponding reduction of 86 posts in the two Auxiliary Police Battalions. The Cabinet also approved promotion of Mohammad Hussain Malik, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban to the Super Time Scale of KAS (Rs. 37,400-67,000 +GP of Rs. 10,000) w.e.f. 05.06.2014.It also approved promotion of Ravi Kant, Secretary in the J&K Water Resources Regularity Au-thority to the Selection Grade of KAS from 03.10.2008 to 18.10.2011 and to the Special Scale of KAS from 18.10.2011.The Cabinet also approved the proposal for issuance of an ordi-nance to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act, 2010.

Cabinet reiterates revised package for migrants

Srinagar, July 2 : Calling upon the daughters of the faith to fol-low the life of Hazrat Fatima (RA), Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman and Ameer of Mutehda Majlis-e-Ulema, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has paid glowing tributes to the daughter of Prophet Mo-hammad (SAW) (PBUH) for her services and sacrifices for the re-ligion of Islam.In connection with the death anniversary of Hazrat Fatima (RA), Mirwaiz addressed a large gathering at the shrine of Hazrat

Khwaja Naqashbandh following the Zuhar prayers during which he stated that the role of Fatima (RA) as a daughter, mother and as a wife should be emulated by our daughters to live honorable life. He said our daughters, mothers and sisters should follow the path of Fatima (RA) to bring reforms in the society in the light of Islam.Mirwaiz stated that the main is-sues faced by our society were related to the tearing apart of the family fabric and a rat

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Mirwaiz paid glowing tributes to Hazrat Fatima (RA)

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The meeting will be attended by Governor N.N. Vohra, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, general officer com-manding-in-chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, Lt. Gen. D.S. Hooda and the three corps commanders of the 14th, 15th and the 16th Corps. The governor will later host lunch for the prime minister at the Raj Bha-van in Srinagar. Mr Modi is also scheduled to visit Uri town in Baramulla district to inaugurate the 240 MW Uri-II hydroelectric power project. (KNS)

It has withstood onslaughts of conspirators always with the highest support of masses emerging victori-ous”, he maintained and expressed confidence over the workers of National Conference that they will steer the party once again through tumult waters to achieve the cherished goal of ‘Naya Kashmir’.“Your detractors are out to put all hurdles in your way. They want to damage National Conference. This has been their long desire but like in the past you teach them a lesson again and put down their castle of ill designs to the ground”, he said asking NC rank and file to make the opponents bite the dust in forthcoming elections by handing over people’s overwhelming verdict against them.The Working President National Conference castigat-ed PDP for its bizarre behaviour of making the party safe castle for the elements having corruption charges and bad reputation. He said that this has punctured the balloon of falsehood of PDP crying hoarse against cor-ruption. He said by inducting elements with charges of corruption in the party fold and allotting tickets to them speaks volumes about the lust of the party to grab pow-er by hook or crock. He said they cannot fool people who know everything what is being cooked to divide them for power politics.Referring to the achievements of the gov-ernment, Omar Abdullah asked the National Conference workers to make people fully aware of the historic de-cisions taken by the government during the last over five years to empower common man and give him the authority to ask any question to the government regard-ing its performance in various fields of development and governance. He said this historic measure alongwith es-tablishment of Panchayat Raj and creation of hundreds of New Administrative Units to enhance the access of the people to the administration besides implementa-tion of Public Services Guarantee Act – a novel legisla-tion – to ensure time bound public services to the people, are some extra-ordinary achievements of the coalition government which NC workers need to explain to the people and make them aware of the impact of these for ensuring in transparency and curbing corruption.Omar Abdullah also mentioned the measures of e-tendering, e-procurement and 3rd party independent monitoring of development projects besides making formulation of Results Framework Document essential for every department so that at the end of the year the perfor-mance of these departments could be ascertained as per their own set gauge.

pro-freedom camp. The freedom movement of Kash-miri nation is not like what Naqvi has said but this struggle is a living reality and it doesn’t only include the precious sacrifices of Kashmiri nation but it has the strong backing of 18 UN resolutions and the un-fulfilled promises and agreements of Indian lead-ership which they have made with the people of Kashmir on national as well as international lev-els. The reality of Kashmir can’t be diluted mere-ly that Naqvi couldn’t convert his ministerial dream into reality. Spokesman said that Mukhtar doesn’t have any important status and in the past many influential rulers of India have also issued such statements about Kashmir but that couldn’t change the situation.Nether have they succeeded in changing the dis-puted nature of Kashmir nor have they motivated people to surrender. Rulers came and left but the Kashmir issue is still alive and even more stron-ger and due to lingering of this dispute, not only the people of Kashmir aresuffering but the whole sub-continent is passing through the political uncertain situation and in-stability is prevailing in the whole south Asian region. Hurriyat spokesman cautioned that the mischievous statement of the BJP’s leaders are adding fuel to the already disturbed situations of the state and it will have serious consequences if not stopped immediately and its responsibility will be on the shoulders of those people who are acting like the Ostrich bird and are running away from the reality of Kashmir issue. (KNS)

race for materialistic pursuits. He stated that blindly following the European culture has strayed us away from our social, cultural and reli-gious values.APHC Chairman stated that until, our families don’t become an example of Islamic culture and tradition; the ongoing so-cial reforms movement is not going to bear fruit.Detailing out the bene-fits of holy month of Ra-madan, Mirwaiz stated that the basic aim of this month is to spiritually introspect at individual and collective level to create a society based on religious principles.As Kashmir is a Muslim majority state, Mirwaiz stated that it was the duty of people to protect the Is-lamic character, culture and identity of this place. He stated that every indi-vidual in the society has to play a role to bring so-cial reform in the society. He said that youth being educated have to shoul-der major responsibility of rooting out social evils from the society.

applied for the driving li-cense at the ARTO office Bandipora and had com-pleted all the formalities bit even seven days is a lim-ited time for the issuance of the license, more than 15 days are passed with no action taken so far.

The General Officer ex-tended his best Ramzan-ul-Mubarak wishes to all present which included Abdul Kabir Bhat, Sar-panch and Fateh Ayub Ali Khan, Nambardar of Keran Village”, the spokesman said.GOC also took the oppor-tunity to visit Vocation-al Training Centre and met the students and staff. The students ex-pressed their gratitude for the efforts of Army for running the insti-tute, the spokesman added. (GNS)

OFFICE OF THE EXECTUVE ENGINEER (IT)SHER-I-KASHMIR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL

SCIENCES, SOURA, SRINAGARRef e-NIT NO: SIMS 03 OF 2014 DATED: 01.07.2014

Sub E-Notice Inviting tenders for: 1) LAN cabling for computerization & providing of Wi-Fi facility to various areas at SKIMS Medical College/Hospital Bemina Srinagar. 2) Improvement & Up-gradation of Telephone Cable Networking System of vari ous important areas at SKIMS Medical College/ Hospital Bemina Srinagar.

Tentative cost of work Rs.22.00 Lacs

Cost of tender document Rs.2500/ Each

CDR/FDR Amount Rs. 44,000.00

Date for submission of online e-tenders

01.07.2014 to 11.08.2014 upto 3 pm

Bids opening date 18.08.2014 at 11.30 am

e-NIT along with specifications/schedule of quantities and terms and conditions will also be available on SKIMS website www.skims.ac.in & www.skimsmc.edu.in

Sd/- Executive Engineer (IT)

It is hereby stated that my daughter's Date of Birth in school records is wrongly entered as 2/3/2003, but her correct Date of Birth 2/3/1999. Now I want it to be corrected. If any person has any objection/objections in this regard may please submit the same with Headmaster Govt. Middle School, Chadoora within seven days of publication of this notice. No objection will be entertained after the due date.Firdous Ahmad GanieF/O Nasreena FirdousR/O Chadoora BNA

Correction in DOB

The candidates bearing the following form numbers are selected for admission to Certificate Course in German, French and Russian and Diploma in German and French Courses. They are directed to complete the admission formalities by or before 09th July, 2014 3:30pm.Certificate Course in German : - 34049, 33997, 34264, 34242, 34155, 34252 Diploma Courses in German: - 34014 Certificate Course in French : - 33938, 34060, 34139, 33958, 34062, 33942, 34103, 34557, 34015, 33941, 33949, 34141, 34145, 36474, 36473, 36499Diploma Courses in French:- 34143Subject to the eligibility

INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGESUNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR

No :- F(Admission Notice- IFl)ku/14/ET-214 Dated :- 02-07-2014

Sd/-Prof. Bashir AhmadDirector

Government of Jammu and Kashmir

Finance DepartmentCivil Secretariat, Srinagar.

NOTICESubject:-Selection list of candidates for the post of

Inspector (State Cadre) J&K Excise and Commercial Taxes (Subordinate)Service.

Ref:- i)No.EC/Adm/263/ll dated 10-5-2014 from ExciseCommissioner, J&K Srinagar. ii)No.l95-Adm/295/CCT dated 19-5-2014 from Com-missioner, Commercial Taxes, J&K, Srinagar. iii)Rep-resentation dated 16-4-2014 from Faroz Ahmad Lone (appointee Inspector).

Whereas, the Finance Department had referred, among others, 20 posts of Inspectors (State Cadre) in the pay scale of Rs. 9300 - 34800 with grade pay of Rs. 4200/- to the Services Selection Board vide communica-tion No. ET/Estt/154/2012 dated 26.03.2013; and

Whereas, the Services Selection Board advertised these posts vide their advertisement notice No. 06 of 2013 dated 10.05.2013; and

Whereas, the Finance Department received the se-lect list of 20 Inspectors from Services Selection Board vide letter No. SSB/Sel/Secy/014/604-10 dated 4.2.2014 against the posts referred to it vide the above said com-munication; and

Whereas, after the receipt of the select list, appoint-ment orders in respect of selected candidates in pursu-ance of the recommendations of the Services Selection Board was issued vide Government Order No.97-F of 2014 dated 31.03.2014 with the directions to the appoin-tees to report in Excise/Commercial Taxes Depart-ment for further posting as indicated against each; and

Whereas, the Excise Commissioner, J&K, Sri-nagar vide her communication No.EC/Adm/263/11 dated 10-5-2014 has intimated that Shri Raman Kumar Chalotra(OM/OSC) S/o Harbans Lai Chalotra R/O VPO Smailpur, Tehsil & Distt; Samba figuring at S.No.ll in the

G.O.No.97-F of 2014 dated 31-3-2014 has not joined till date; and

Whereas, the Commissioner, Commercial Taxes, J&K, Srinagar vide communication No.l95-Adm/295/CCT dated 19-5-2014 also has intimated that following two candidates have not joined till date:-

i) Mr. Faroz Ahmad Lone(OMJ S/o Abdul Ahad Lone R/o HLIFOO Tehsil and District Budgam figur-ing at S.No.10 in the CO.No.97-F of 2014 dated 31-3-2014.

ii) Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Wani(OM/ESM) S/o Gu-lam Ahmad Wani R/o Kathsu P/o Kathsu via Sriguf-wara District Anantnag figuring at S.No.14 in the G.O.No.97-F of 2014 dated 31-3-2014.

Whereas, the Finance Department has also received a representation dated 16-04-2014 from Mr. Faroz Ah-mad Lone(OM) S/o Abdul Ahad Lone R/o Huroo Tehsil and District Budgam figuring at S.No.10 in the G.O.No.97-F of 2014 dated 31-3-2014 wherein the appoin-tee has intimated that he has received the appointment order after the date prescribed for reporting. Besides, the appointee has requested for extension in joining time in his favour in view of the fact that his wife has undergone craniopharyngioma (Brain tumour sur-gery] and needs regular checkup. He has expressed his desire to join the duty formally after medical checkup of his wife; and

Whereas, the appointees were required to report in the respective Departments within a period of 21 days from the date of issue of the appointment order failing which their appointment was deemed to have been cancelled without any further notice; and

Whereas, the issue being of appointment in Govern-ment Service, warrants reasonable opportunity to be given to all of the three candidates in general and Mr. Faroz Ahmad Lone(OM) in particular keeping in view serious ailment of his wife as the appointee has repre-sented well in time.

Now, in view of the foregoing, the following three appointee(s), who have not, till date, reported for join-ing in the departments where they have been posted are hereby once again called upon to report for duties in their respective departments (viz Excise/Commer-cial Taxes], within a period of 7 days, failing which their appointment as Inspector(State Cadre], in J&K Excise & Commercial Taxes (Subordinate] Service in the Pay Band Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- shall be deemed to have been cancelled ab-initio and the op-eration of the waiting list shall be considered without any further notice:-

S.No. Name/particulars of the candidate

1. Mr. Faroz Ahmad Lone(OM) S/o Abdul Ahad Lone R/o Huroo Tehsil and Dis-trict Budgam figuring at S.No.10 in the G.O.No.97-F of 2014 dated 31-3-2014.

2. Shri Raman Kumar Chalotra(OM/OSC] S/o Harbans Lai Chalotra R/O VPO Smailpur, Tehsil & Distt; Samba figuring at S.No.ll in the G.O.No.97-F of 2014 dated 31-3-2014

3 Mr. Manzoor Ahmad Wani(OM/ESM] S/o Gulam Ahmad Wani R/o Kathsu P/o Kath-su via Srigufwara District Anantnag fig-uring at S.No.14 in the G.O.No.97-F of 2014 dated 31-3-2014

DIPK No. 2934 Sd/-(Shakeel UI Rehman)KAS Special Secretary to Government Finance Department

Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR | THURSDAY 03. 07 .2014

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Nar-endra Modi for con-stituting a super-visory committee to implement the Supreme Court’s or-der to increase the water level in the Mullaperiyar reser-voir to 142 feet.

“I sincerely thank you for your prompt action in acceding to my re-quest and constitut-ing the supervisory com-mittee,” Jayalalithaa said in a letter to Modi.

Her letter comes a day

after Union ministry of wa-ter resources perennial riv-ers wing commissioner G

S Jha issued a notification, constituting, constituting the three member panel consisting of Central water

commission, dam safety organization (DSO), chief engineer, L A V Nathan as

chairperson, Tamil Nadu public works department secretary M Sai Kumar and Ker-ala water resources department addition-al chief secretary V J Kurien as members. Recalling her memo-randum presented to Prime Minister on June 3, in which she raised the issue, Jaya-lalithaa said that she was grateful that on

her request the matter was expeditiously placed before the Union cabinet (thereafter).

GUREZ, JULY 02: Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi today said that the coalition Government head-ed by Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah is com-mitted to the welfare of the people adding that all the resources have been pooled to provide basic facilities at their doorsteps.

The Minister was interacting with the people at different places during his tour to various areas includ-ing Buglinder, Saradaab, Kashpot and Puani Tulail Villages of Tehsil Gurez.

Mr. Gurezi said the present Government is particularly concerned about the condition of people living in hitherto neglected and backward areas adding that spe-cial budgetary provisions have been

kept for the development of bad pockets.

He said the Government has em-barked upon an integrated and com-

prehensive plan to improve road con-nectivity in the scattered and remote areas of the State. “Unless road net-work is improved and expanded up to remote areas overall development

of the State will remain a distant dream,” Mr. Gurezi maintained, add-ing that keeping in view this fact, fo-cused attention has been paid in the

planning process towards construction of road net-work in bad pockets.

Earlier, the Minister met with a group of students of Government Degree Col-lege, Gurez at Dawar who are visiting Tuilal area for on-spot picnic. The Minister while interacting with the students said that excursion gives a knowledge exposure about the environment and culture of other places. He asked them to work hard and learn education as edu-cation is key to overall de-

velopment. Later, the Minister convened a

meeting with the Tehsil level officers and reviewed the stock position of food grains and other essentials.

SRINAGAR, JULY 02: The Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Mr. Mubarak Gul today visited Gurgari Mohalla in the old City Srinagar and took stock of the fire in-cident, which took place there yesterday evening.

He was accompanied by the officers of Revenue Officers including Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Srinagar Mr. Hamidullah during his visit.

The Speaker directed the officers to assess the losses and prepare a detailed report, so that adequate compensation can be given to the affectees within the shortest possible time. He also assured the victims that the Government would provide maximum possible assistance to them, so that they are ad-equately rehabilitated.

Chennai building collapse: More bodies recovered

Toll goes up to 47; Odisha government announces ex-gra-tia of Rs. 5 lakhWith the recovery of five more bodies from the debris, the death toll in the collapse of a 11-storey building at Moulivakkam in Chennai has gone up to 47.According to sources in the rescue team, the death toll is expected to rise.Vikas Singh Pan (26) of Odisha who was rescued on Tuesday afternoon following a two-hour-long ordeal said that over 30 persons were watching television on the floor he was, when the disaster happened on Saturday evening.

NEW DELHI: Dispos-able linen in Rajdhani trains, automatic closing doors in Shatabdi and fire suppression system in pas-senger coaches are some of the proposals set to be an-nounced in the Rail Bud-get 2014-15.Besides, announcement of manufacturing high capacity milk van and light weight wagon for transport-ing salt are also like-ly to find mention in NDA government’s first Rail Budget on July 8.

Heeding to the demand from the manufacturing sec-tor, the railways is also fi-nalizing its budgetary plan to develop high capacity wagons to transport more steel coils. As per the plan, the state-run transporter

is proposing to develop wagons which can carry upto 3944 tons of coils. Currently, the carrying ca-pacity of wagons is 2346 tons.Aiming at generating more revenue from parcel movement, the Rail Budget

is likely to propose devel-opment of high capacity parcel vans.According to sources, better passenger amenities and strength-ening of safety and secu-rity in trains are likely to

be focus of railway minis-ter Sadananda Gowda in his maiden Rail Budget.In a step towards providing better amenities and hy-gienic condition in trains, railways have decided to start a pilot project of

providing disposable bedrolls in Bangalore Rajdhani Express.There have been complaints regarding the quality of linen provided to Rajdhani passengers.“So, it has been decided to pro-vide linen made of non-woven polyester fabric which can be disposed off after use. It will be carried out

in an experimental way in Bangalore Rajdhani and after getting feedback from passengers a decision will be taken to adopt in in oth-er Rajdhani trains,”.

Mullaperiyar dam issue: Jayalaltihaa thanks Modi

for setting up panel

Govt. committed welfare of people: Gurezi

Speaker takes stock of fire incident at Gurgari Mohalla

Rail Budget 2014: Disposable linen, automatic doors in premier trains planned

SRINAGAR, JULY 02: The Min-ister for Planning, Labour and Employment, Ajay Sadhotra has elucidated upon the authorities of Employees State Insurance Cor-poration (ESIC) to improve the de-livery system, so that the persons registered with the Corporation will get the benefit of the schemes launched in the State.

The Minister, who is also the Chairman of the ESIC Regional Board, was chairing 14th meeting the Board here today.

Commissioner /Secretary, Labour and Employment, Labour Commissioner, Regional Direc-tor, ESIC besides Members of the Board were present in the meet-ing.

Underlining the need for implementation of the previ-ous Board decisions, the Minister said that taking decisions is not sufficient but need is to get them implemented on ground level for overall benefit of the persons reg-istered with the Corporation. He

asked the officers of Corporation to pursue the matters at the con-cerned quarter to obtain the pur-pose for which the Corporation has been established in the State.

The Chairman instructed the authorities to carry out regu-lar visits of the dispensaries and hospitals established by the Cor-poration and see whether the in-sured persons are getting timely and proper treatment there. He

asked them to take necessary measures and ensure that doctors and other medicare facilities are made available to the beneficia-ries within their work place.

Sadhotra said that need is to establish more hospitals under the scheme in the State as the workers registered with the corporation has crossed one lakh. He said as per the provisions there should be four hospitals in

the State and directed ESIC authorities to take up the matter at appropriate level and get three more hospi-tals and a medical col-lege approved for the State. He asked them to extend ESI scheme in Ramban, Dooda, Kishtwar, Rajouri and Poonch districts also.

The Board expressed displea-sure over non-com-missioning of Model Dispensary and Diag-

nostic Centre (MDDC) approved for Khanmoh, Srinagar and ESI Hospital at Ompora Budgam in-dustrial areas. The concerned of-ficers were asked to follow up the case and ensure that both the fa-cilities are established early in the State. The Board asked Regional Director to advertise all the posts of doctors in local news papers of Srinagar and Jammu required for

the Corporation dispensaries and hospitals for making early selec-tion of medicos.

Highlighting the achieve-ments of the Corporation, the Regional Director informed that 1.10 lakh workers from the State are registered with the Corpora-tion, who are getting treatment facilities through 9 ESI dispensa-ries and one ESI Model hospital. He said Corporation has paid Rs. 2.13 crore as reimbursement to over 4000 beneficiaries during last financial year. He said apart from Rs. 36 lakh paid in 24 cases for providing treatment in super-specialty health institution, medi-cines worth Rs. 1 crore were also provided to the beneficiaries dur-ing this period.

The meeting was in-formed that MDDC Kathua has already been commissioned at Kathua while construction of ESI Dispensary at Samba has been taken up with SIDCO to start work on the project early.

Sadhotra chairs 14th ESIC Regional Board meetingCorporation reimburses Rs. 2.13 cr, provides medicines worth one crore

Directs district administration for assessment of loss

KULGAM, JULY 02: Minister for Horticulture, Housing and Youth Ser-vices and sports, Mr. Raman Bhalla today took whirlwind tour of vari-ous areas of south Kashmir to take stock of damage caused to the horti-culture crop due to recent hailstorm and scab disease.The Minister was accompanied by the MLA, Kulgam, Mr. M. Y. Tarigami while visiting vari-ous orchards of Kulgam and Shopian districts.Director Horticulture Depart-ment, Deputy Commissioner Shopian, officers of Horticulture department and District administration Kulgam and Shopian, besides local represen-tatives also accompanied the Minis-ter during the visit. While interacting with people and farmers, the Minister

expressed his sympathy with the ef-fected farmers and said government has farmer friendly approach and will provide every possible support to the farmers to compensate the losses, besides will provide guidance and as-sistance to them to save crops from diseases so that people associated are

benefitted. He also said that appropri-ate measures have been initiated by the government for giving support and guidance to the farmers to produce better horticultural crops, besides has directed the concerned district admin-istrations to send a team of officers to assess the loss of damage.

Bhalla tours South Kashmir takes stock of damage to horticulture crops

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought Singapore’s assistance for construction of low-cost and af-fordable housing in India.

During a meeting with K Shanmugam, Singapore’s minister for foreign affairs and law, Modi said his government plans a ma-jor thrust in low-cost and affordable hous-ing and sought Sin-gapore’s assistance in construction technol-ogy for this purpose.

It was also planned at the meet-ing that a year-long series of events will be held to mark the completion of 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore.

Both countries were keen the occasion should be celebrated in a way that further expands their canvas of relationship.

Mutual cooperation in developing skill, smart cities, water management, shipping, port management and coastal develop-ment were also discussed, an official release here said.

Observing Singapore is one of the top tourist destinations worldwide, Modi suggested Indian states should hold one-month-long special campaigns in Singapore to highlight their tourism potential during the celebrations.

PM Narendra Modi seeks Singapore’s help in housing sector

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Discourage defectors, Turn coats and

Corrupt Bureaucrats

The way former bu-reaucrats, media per-sons and others who have gained some prominence here and

there are joining different polit-ical parties, it is looking child-ish, and unprofessionally stage managed drama which has be-come a laughing stock for gener-al public who witness it without any seriousness. All buffoons in the society are being taken in herds by different parties and the event is being publicized to give an impression that there is a Modi like wave in Jammu & Kashmir also. The top most beneficiary of this ongoing tamasha is PDP whose leaders are now flying in air after they inflicted a humiliating defeat on National Conference and Congress Alliance which was already half dead due to Modi onslaught. Perhaps PDP forgets the reality that Lok Sabha and Assembly Elections are two dif-ferent propositions and one can-not take it for granted that after winning Lok Sabha elections, the same thing will be repeat-ed in assembly elections. The party should have a look on the past and it will find totally dif-ferent results in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the same area. The way corrupt bureau-crats and turn coats are joining this party, it may prove very harmful for it as these bureau-crats and turn coats have no support and base in the mass-es. They are only joining the party to hide their illegal earn-ings and to save themselves from the clutches of law which is haunting them everywhere. As regards turn coats, they only pollute the atmosphere as these defectors have a stinking past which will even prove harmful for the cleanest most parties. The state of Jammu & Kashmir is unfortunate because it has hardly witnessed free and fair elections and if this time also the elections will be held under the shadows of tainted and peo-ple of bad reputation , these will be as good as those of the rigged ones. It will be call of the time if PDP and BJP in particular discourage this inflow of vested interests in their parties, they will do a good service to their parties and the state of Jammu &Kashmir. It has always been observed that the joining of vested interests in a particular party has never proved bene-ficial and in fact damaged and dented the image of that party.

Saying someone is ugly doesn’t make you any prettier.

Qoute of the day

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Tuesday 27 May 2014

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New Prime Minister-New

challenges

The commitment of Mr. Narendra Modi, new prime minis-ter, to make India a strong and devel-

oped country is indicative of the fact that he realizes his challenges in terms of pro-viding a govt. with a differ-ence than Congress which he always termed weak and vi-sionless. He has a bright fu-ture but eclipsed with dark-ness which he has to fight as he has not been left with a legacy that someone could take pride of. BJP for the last ten years never allowed par-liament to function smoothly and cashed upon scandal after scandal of UPA as it smelled rat in every decision taken by previous govt. whether it was Coalgate, 2G-spectrum or he-licopter and submarine deal. BJP went on political rampage destroying the image of Con-gress party and UPA. It even did not spare Dr Man Mohan Singh who was considered to be an honest man even by his detractors. It is clear that BJP thought itself to be hon-est and capable to perform better than Congress led UPA govt. BJP in the leadership of Modi succeeded in inflicting a humiliating defeat on UPA in general and Congress in par-ticular by capturing 336 seats with the help of its allies and itself won 286 seats which is even better than all calcula-tions and opinion poll results. Now as the party has come to power, it is time to translate its promises and assurances practically so that people of the country may feel a real difference between the previ-ous and present govt. It is a daunting task, a big challenge and very difficult but not im-possible provided the words are converted into action. The new prime minister has a sev-eral challenges before him and the biggest challenge amongst them is the challenge to win the trust and confidence of Muslim minority which feels jittery and in secure keeping in view the recent statements of some BJP hardliners. The country’s solidarity, integri-ty and sovereignty are dear to every citizen including Muslims who have sacrificed their lives when ever coun-try needed it. They should not feel discriminated, isolated, dejected anymore and for this purpose Mr. Modi should ini-tiate meaningful and effective steps.

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Friday 07 February 2014

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Lok Sabha elections- A confusing

political situation

As the elections are nearing the political parties are trying their best to form alliances before the

announcement of dates for Lok Sabha polls. The progressive al-liances led by congress, NDA led by BJP are already in busi-ness and are trying very hard to rope up more and more nation-al and regional parties in their fold. However there are possi-bilities of the formation of third front which has been a dream for Trinmol Congress, CPIM and Samajvadi party. Though Trinmol congress has already announced the pre poll alliance with CPIM but the Samajvadi party has made it clear that it is not interested in pre poll alliance but will join third front after the election results are out. It means that the party is aiming to derive more benefits from third front if the front is able to form the government and if Samajvadi party gets a good number of Lok Sabha seats. On the other hand the NDA has some strong allies in AIADMK Shiv Sena and Sher-omani Akalidal. The UPA led by congress is receiving jolt after jolt and its allies are distancing themselves from Congress which they fear has lost credibility due to certain scandals which sur-faced during the last about four years. When it comes to the real test the indications are that BJP may emerge as single largest party and may form the govern-ment with the help of its allies. However things are not clear as congress is a strong party and can bounce back to cause dents to NDA and can again emerge as a force to recon with. However the coming Lok Sabha election will tell the real story and the voters who have to exercise their democratic right will decide the fate of the national and regional parties. There is no doubt that the regional parties which rep-resent the aspirations of certain communities and regions have weakened the various central governments as they cannot dis-charge their functions according to their plans. The national par-ties who lead the governments become totally dependent on the support of original parties who exploit them and even black mail them when it comes to their own interests. It will be in the best in-terest of the country if one party emerges at least with a thin ma-jority and then gets support from like minded parties.