MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2015 (PAGE 6) DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU From page 1 After several years, Amarnath yatra to last 2 months India, US seal nuclear deal; renew enhanced defence framework agreement many as 9.44 lakh pilgrims can Board relied upon the approach carrying capacity of the tracks The nuclear deal was the cen- The deal on nuclear coopera- including in the area of technology. Identifying terrorism as a Counter Terrorism in late 2015 to have darshan of natural made set out by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and other available infrastructure trepiece of Obama-Modi discus- tion and other areas was clinched Touching on regional coopera- major challenge, India and the US develop actionable elements of Ice Lingam of Lord Shiva dur- Committee, which had been con- in the Yatra area, the Board sions given its contentious nature between Modi and Obama after tion, Modi said the two countries stressed the need for joint and con- bilateral engagement,” a joint ing this year's annual pilgrim- stituted to advise the Board decided that 7,500 Yatris, exclud- and both sides later declared that discussions spread over three renewed their commitment to certed efforts to disrupt terror enti- statement said after the talks. age. regarding the duration and ing Yatris who would travel by the hurdles in the implementation hours at the delegation level as deepen cooperation to advance ties including LeT, D Company The two sides noted the recent In 2014, the pilgrimage was schedule of future yatras. helicopters to Panjtarni, would of the 2005 agreement have been well as one-on-one talks besides a peace, stability, prosperity in Asia and the Haqqani Network and US sanctions against three D confined to 44 days while in The Board noted that during be allowed to register for Yatra- resolved. tete-a-tete on the lawns of the Pacific and Indian Ocean region asked Pakistan to bring the perpe- Company affiliates. 2013, it lasted 55 days. The yatra Yatra 2014 there was heavy snow 2015 on per day per route basis. After the talks, the US said the Hyderabad House reflecting the which is critical for the future of trators of 26/11 terror attack to jus- The President and the Prime duration during 2012 was just 39 accumulation on the On this basis, there would be understanding on the civil nuclear warm personal chemistry between the two countries and the world. tice. Minister further agreed to con- days while it lasted 46 days in Chandanwari - holy cave track, about 16000 pilgrims on the programme resolves the US con- the two leaders. Modi said they also discussed After his talks with Obama, tinue to work toward an agree- 2011. While in 2011 and 2012, particularly on Sheshnag - tracks every day,'' the handout cerns on both tracking and liability. At the outset, both the leaders working on how to help in the Modi at a joint press conference ment to share information on 6.35 lakh and 6.21 lakh pilgrims Panjtarni stretch, which had said. "In our judgement, the Indians known and suspected terrorists. respectively had performed dar- delayed the commencement of The Board directed that the have moved sufficiently on these They also agreed to enter dis- issues to give us assurances," US cussions to deepen collaboration CEO SASB should frequently Ambassador to India Richard on UN terrorist designations, and publicize that the intending yatris Verma told American journalists. reiterated their call for Pakistan to must furnish the prescribed He said it will still be for the bring the perpetrators of the Compulsory Health Certificate, US companies to assess the market November 2008 terrorist attack in issued by the authorized Doctors/ and decide whether to partake in Mumbai to justice, it said. Medical Institutes, before seek- India's nuclear programme. The President and the Prime ing registration for the yatra. The Neither country needed to take leg- Minister also noted the positive CEO informed that all States and islative action to complete the cooperative engagement between Union Territories (UTs) have agreements reached between the the Indian and the US authorities been asked to furnish a list of two leaders. with a view to working together to Doctors/ Institutes who would be The Foreign Secretary said that counter the threat of IEDs and to authorized to issue Health assurances are given to the US side develop counterterrorism best Certificates to the medically fit on both the liability clause and practices. applicants. tracking issues. “Terrorism remains a principal The lists of the nominated "The liability provisions and global threat. It is taking on a new Doctors/ Institutes shall be avail- administrative arrangements character, even as existing chal- finalised under 123 act (tracking) lenges persist,” Modi said. Governor N N Vohra presiding over the meeting of SASB in able on the Board's website - www.shriamarnathjishrine.com. are consistent with our bilateral Modi said the two countries Jammu on Sunday. legal arrangements and contracts agreed that they need a “compre- The CEO would intensively and IAEA safeguards and interna- hensive global strategy and shan, the number of yatris had yatra on the Pahalgam route, publicize, through print and elec- tional laws and obligations," Singh approach” to combat it. come down to just 3.72 lakh in which could finally start only tronic media, the registration pro- said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in ‘One on One’ Talks on the tea with US President Barack “There should be no distinc- 2014. from July 2 as against June 28 cedure, requirement of "The civil nuclear agreement tion between terrorist groups. Obama, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Sunday. The Board has decided that from Baltal. Compulsory Health Certificate to was the centrepiece of our trans- Every country must fulfil its com- registration of the pilgrims Keeping in view the safety obtain registration, details of formed relationship, which said they were committed to deep- transformation of Afghanistan, said there should be no distinction mitments to eliminate terrorist safe would start on March 1. and security of the pilgrims, Doctors/ Institutes authorized to demonstrated new trust. It also cre- ening relations between the two apparently after complete with- between terrorist groups and havens and bring terrorists to jus- Sources said Governor NN the Board decided that Yatra issue Compulsory Health ated new economic opportunities countries and the fact that Obama drawal of the US troops. pressed for countries to fulfil their tice,” he said. Vohra, who happens to be the 2015 shall commence on July 2 Certificates, Do's and Don'ts to be and expanded our option for clean is the first US President to be the Obama said both the countries commitment to wipe out terror He said the two countries will Chairman of the SASB presided this year, an auspicious day of followed by the yatris during the energy. Chief Guest at the Republic Day are going to be strong and reliable safe havens and bring them to jus- deepen their bilateral security over the 28th Board meeting held Purshotam Purnima as per the course of yatra and health advi- "In the course of the past four celebrations and also the first to partners for people of Afghanistan. tice. cooperation against terrorist here at the Raj Bhavan. Hindu calendar and conclude sories to prevent yatris from get- months, we have worked with a visit India twice were signs of the The two leaders said they have He said India and the US have groups. “And, we will further The Board members present on Shravan Purnima (Raksha ting afflicted with serious illnesses. sense of purpose to move it for- growing relations. decided to scale up their economic agreed that there was a need for enhance our counter-terrorism in the meeting included Sri Sri Bandhan) on August 29, 2015. ``The awareness campaign ward. I am pleased that six years On terrorism, the Prime relationship including holding comprehensive global strategy capabilities, including in the area Ravi Shankar, Pt. Bhajan Sopori, On this basis, the Yatra this would be launched through the after we signed our bilateral agree- Minister said it remains a principal talks in future on a bilateral invest- and approach to combat terror- of technology,” said the Prime Prof. Ved Kumari Ghai, Vijay year shall be of 59 days duration. Ministry of Information and ment, we are moving towards global threat taking on a new char- ment treaty. ism. Minister. Dhar, D C Raina and Dr Chander It was decided that the CEO shall Broadcasting,'' the handout said. commercial cooperation, consis- acter even as existing challenges Modi said India and the US “The leaders reaffirmed the Obama thanked Modi for Mouli Raina. Besides Rakesh K arrange a special pooja on Jyesth The Board reviewed the tent with our law, our international persist. will also restart discussions on a need for joint and concerted efforts India’s “strong counter-terrorism legal obligations, and technical and "We agreed that we need a social security agreement which is to disrupt entities such as Lashkar- cooperation”. Gupta, Principal Secretary to Purnima, on June 2, 2015. The Action Plan, which has been commercial viability," Modi said. comprehensive global strategy and important for the hundreds of thou- e-Toiba, Jaish-e- Mohammad, D He said as America’s combat Governor and Chief Executive pooja shall, as possible, take drawn up for the conduct of Yatra On defence and security, she approach to combat with it. There sands of Indian professionals Company and the Haqqani mission is over in Afghanistan, Officer of the Board and Preet place at any suitable location in 2015, particularly the arrange- said both the countries have agreed should be no distinction between working in the US. Network, and agreed to continue “we are going to continue to be Pal Singh, Additional CEO the yatra area to invoke the bless- ments being made for providing on four projects under the Defence the terrorist groups. Every country Obama said in the last few ongoing efforts through the strong and reliable partners for the attended the meeting. ings of Lord Shiva for the healthcare and sanitation facili- Technology Transfer Initiative must fulfil its commitments to years there has been a 60 per Homeland Security Dialogue as Afghan people who have benefited Regarding duration and date smooth and safe conduct of the ties to the Yatris and the mea- (DTTI) including exploration of eliminate terrorists safe havens and cent increase in the bilateral well as the next round of the US- from India’s generous assistance of commencement of Yatra 2015, pilgrimage. sures being taken to preserve the development of advanced jets in bring terrorists to justice," he said. trade and wanted the trade level India Joint Working Group on over many years”. (PTI) an official handout said the ``Considering the present environment of the yatra area. India. Modi said the two countries to reach USD 100 billion which "What we have done is to oper- will deepen their bilateral security he hoped could be achieved with 7 get State awards Major infiltration bid foiled in RS Pura ationalise an initiative and identi- cooperation against terrorist Modi Government's commit- fied projects," Indian Ambassador groups and further enhance ment to liberalise ease of doing Playwright Moti Lal Kemmu, been accorded State Awards for pected terror threat on “soft tar- under surveillances, the quick screened before being allowed to the US Jaishankar said. counter-terrorism capabilities business. has been accorded State Award meritorious public services. gets” in the State and US reaction teams of the police have into city. Thorough frisking is also for performing Arts. Shiv Kumar Sharma, President Barack Obama’s been kept ready. being conducted at dozens of Tsering Wangdus, painter Santoor Player was accorded landmark three-day visit to “Night domination patrols checkpoints in the city. Terror seeping across borders: Prez has been awarded for excellence State life time achievement India. have been increased and every A senior Army officer, on con- policy, we cannot afford to be some right wing parties have been the country's rulers which said in Arts and Crafts. award. Governor NN Vohra will take possible step is being taken to dition of anonymity, said, “In complacent about adversaries, sparking one controversy after whenever you are in Arun Kumar Mehta, Palak Kour Bijral, Gymnast the salute tomorrow at Maulana maintain high alert,” they said. wake of the inputs that 200 terror- who will stop at nothing to disrupt another by raising issues like ‘ghar doubt...Recall the face of the poor- Principal Secretary Power and Ishfaq Ahmed, football Azad Memorial Stadium in Heavy security blanket has ists were waiting in 36 launch our progress towards prosperous wapsi’, eulogising Nathuram est and the weakest man whom Development Department and player have been accorded State Jammu, which has been put under been imposed at the MAM stadi- pads across the border in Jammu and equitable India,'' the President Godse, pressing for having 10 kids you may have seen and ask your- M. H. Malik, Deputy Awards for outstanding sports multi-tier security and made out of um as the main function is going region to infiltrate and carry out said. for increasing Hindu population self...Will it lead to swaraj for the Commissioner, Poonch have persons. bound for any civilian movement to be held there and large number attacks on soft targets in the State, Maintaining that India has and some ministers making inap- hungry and spiritually starving after being sanitized by sniffer of people are expected to attend nothing can be left on chance, we strength, confidence and determi- propriate comments about minori- millions?, he said. 23 police officers get Prez dogs. the event. are alert and won’t let a repeat of nation to defeat architects of this ties. The President said we must “The threat is very much there, The venue has been sealed the unfortunate incident of 2000.” war against the people of India, On the issue of India being strive for the highest quality in our but we are fully prepared to deal from all sides with security men He said that the number of Mukherjee said the repeated viola- termed as a “soft power”, he said, educational institutions so that we medals, 30 others SKP with any eventuality,” police taking positions on flyovers, Quick Reaction Teams (QRT) of tions of the ceasefire along the “the most powerful example of can take our place, within a visible Shabir Ahmed Khawaja. Armed Kashmir, M. M. Sadiq sources said. banks of river Tawi and residential police has been increased and a LoC and terrorist act must be India’s soft power, in an interna- future, among the knowledge Director General of Police, K. and ASI Balbir Singh “We have strengthened securi- areas surrounding the stadium large number of PCR vans have given an integrated response. tional environment where so leaders of the 21st century. Rajendra Kumar, congratulating Choudhary. ty pickets in the minority areas in after conducting massive search been deployed on strategic loca- Later, during his meeting with many countries are sinking into He also wanted that special the awarded personnel, has Awardees of Sher-i-Kashmir the Valley. Security along the bor- and sanitization operations with tions across the Jammu region. US President Barrack Obama, the morass of theocratic violence, stress be laid on the culture of stressed upon them to rededicate Police Medal for Gallantry are der has also been tightened, all the sniffer dogs in and around the sta- “QRT have been deployed, Mukherjee said India and US lies in our definition of the rela- books and reading, which takes for public service. He said that the Superintendents of Police, Imtiyaz infiltration routes have been barri- dium. PCR Vans have been placed on all should fight terrorism together as tionship between faith and polity. knowledge beyond the classroom contribution of the Organisation at Ismail Parray, Tejinder Singh, caded and have set up check posts “Security along the sensitive the strategic locations across the no country is safe from the menace. “We have always reposed our and frees imagination from stress various fronts of policing has been Maqsood-ul-Zaman and Shoket at every sensitive position,” they places including temples, Jammu Jammu region,” sources said. The law-enforcement agencies trust in faith-equality where every of the immediate and the utilitari- recognised at national level and all Hussain, Dy. Superintendents of added. airport, railways station and Security agencies along the of both the countries should devel- faith is equal before the law and an. ranks of the force are committed Police, Parvez Ahmad Dar, Zahid Security agencies in the State venue has been increased and International Border and the Line op more trust and mutual coopera- every culture blends into another "We must be a creative people, to deliver better to the nation. Ahmad Lone, Tariq Ahmed Wani, have been maintaining tight vigil sniffer dogs have been pressed of Control have intensified vigil in tion for fighting the menace of ter- to create a positive dynamic,” the nourished by innumerable, inter- Meanwhile, the Government Farooq Ahmed and Baljit Singh in view of Obama’s visit to take into service to track any explo- wake of intelligence inputs that rorism more strongly, he said. President said. linked rivers of ideas," he said. today announced Sher-i-Kashmir and Inspector Riyaz Ahmed part in tomorrow’s Republic Day sive and other such things,” BATs, which are small groups of Mukherjee said the world On the economic issue, the The youth must lead the way Police Medals for Meritorious and Langoo. function in New Delhi as chief sources said. specialized Pakistani troops sup- must adopt zero tolerance to ter- President said 2015 is a year of to mastery of technology and Gallantry Services to 30 personnel Sub-Inspectors Mohammad guest. All the entry and exit points to ported at times by militants, could rorism. hope and key economic indicators communication in a universe of Jammu and Kashmir Police for Saleem, Jazib Mohammad Bhat, Sources said that while the Jammu city have been sealed and strike in the run up to Republic "Allowing safe haven in any provide for "much optimism". where the cloud has become a their meritorious services during Javaid Ahmed Dar, Saqib Bashir “known suspects” have been kept all incoming vehicles are being Day. country is same as allowing all He said five per cent plus library without frontiers, and vast 2014. The medals are awarded on Wani, Salfi Arshid Bangroo and countries become potential targets growth rates each in the first two opportunity awaits within the the eve of Republic Day every Sheikh Manzoor Ahmed and Governor rule will end soon, new Govt shortly: Vohra computer in your palm. year. Head Constables Ghulam Mohi- "The 21st century is within Officers awarded Sher-i- ud-Din and Nazir Ahmed Mir. (LoC). corruption and unaccountabili- medical and other essential sup- India's grasp." the President said. Kashmir Police Medal for Constables Aijaz Ahmed In Jammu region, he recalled, ty, which has permeated all lev- plies. After cautioning the Meritorious Service include Khan, Basharat Rasool Shah, there were two terrorist attacks on els of functioning, shall need to He observed with satisfaction Government against taking the Additional Director General of Sudesh Singh, Mohammad the IB last year. The repeated be fought and eradicated with that in the rescue operations ordinance route, Mukherjee did Police (MD JK Police Housing Maqbool, Amit Raina, Manzoor instances of unprovoked heavy unflinching determination, Mr invaluable help was provided by some plain speaking, saying Corporation), Dilbag Singh, IGP Ahmed Malik, Mohammad Arif firing from across the border Vohra said that urgent steps the local youth, representatives of enacting laws without discussions (Kashmir Zone), A. G. Mir, DIG, and Shabir Ahmed. caused loss of innocent lives and shall also need to be taken for the civil society organisations and "breaches the trust" reposed by damages to the property of people restoring the integrity of all Non-Governmental people and is not good for democ- living in the villages along the public institutions, particularly Organisations from within the racy. 2 J&K persons among Padma awardees border, he said. those which are the watch-dogs State and elsewhere in the coun- Mukherjee spoke about the above. The glacier run off is Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Pointing out that mainte- of governance. try. He thanked all of them, partic- importance of legislature and said stored at different altitudes were selected for Padma nance of peace and public order In this context, he emphasised ularly the local youth who played that after three decades, people above the village during the 5-6 Bhushan. are imperative for securing sus- that the Right to Information Act a truly commendable role and have voted a single party to major- winter months where there are This list comprises nine tained growth and develop- must be implemented even more took untold risks in providing President Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Nation on the ity for having a stable no agricultural activities. These Padma Vibhushan, 20 Padma ment, Mr Vohra saluted State vigorously to enable the empow- valuable assistance to the flood eve of the 66th Republic Day in New Delhi on Sunday. Government. glaciers are low cost and require Bhushan and 75 Padma Shri and Central Armed Police erment of the people at large and, victims. "The voter has played her part; only local labour. awardees. 17 of them were Force and the Army for their among the various statutory bod- The Governor observed that of terrorism," he said. quarter of the current fiscal is it is now up to those who have Norphel's technology has women and equal number were uncompromising commitment ies, the State Accountability on the very day the floods Pranab Mukerjee deplored the "healthy sign for an early rever- been elected to honour this trust. It been a boon for many of the vil- in the category of foreigners, and devotion to duty and paid Commission and the State engulfed the whole of Srinagar “competition in hysteria” and said sion to the high growth trajectory was a vote for clean, efficient, lages in addressing the acute NRIs, PIOs and four posthu- homage to all brave officers and Vigilance Commission must be city the Prime Minister had visit- religion cannot be made a cause of of 7-8 per cent. effective, gender-sensitive, trans- water scarcity for agriculture mous awardees. men, who sacrificed their lives particularly enabled to function ed Jammu and Srinagar and conflict. Highlighting Gandhi's vision, parent, accountable and citizen- and other human needs. Former Lok Sabha Secretary to safeguard the national secu- without any hindrance. announced a Special Plan Asserting that Constitution is Mukherjee said the call for 'Purna friendly governance," he said. Dr Bettina Sharda Baumer, General Subhash C Kashyap, rity. Referring to the floods of an Assistance of Rs. 1,000 crore for the holy book of democracy, he Swaraj' was given under his lead- Dwelling upon the role of leg- has authored and edited books journalists Rajat Sharma and He emphasised the crucial unprecedented scale which the reconstruction of public said Indian civilisation had always ership at Congress conclave in islature, the President said it is a on Indian philosophy, art, aes- Swapan Dasgupta, eminent importance of all the Government caused large scale of loss of life infrastructure. celebrated pluralism, advocated January 26, 1929. He said Gandhi "platform where progressive leg- thetics and spirituality with lawyer Harish Salve, cardiolo- functionaries putting in their best and damage to private property He added that after the floods tolerance and promoted good will started celebrating January 26, islations using civilised dialogue" special focus on texts of gist Ashok Seth, Indian- efforts to bring about visible and public infrastructure in the had receded, the State between diverse communities. 1930 as Independence Day. which must create delivery mech- Kashmir Shaivism. A disciple American mathematician changes in their style of function- State in September last year, the Government had assessed the “These values, however, need "From then on, the Nation anism for realizing the aspirations of Swami Lakshman Joo, she Manjul Bhargava were also in ing and stressed that adherence to Governor said that as per total loss on all fronts and for- to be preserved with utmost care took a pledge on this day every of the people and also reconciling has translated the Vijnana the list of Padma Bhushan a work culture which is embed- Governmental assessments about warded a comprehensive report to and vigilance. The freedom inher- year to carry on the freedom strug- the differences among all the Bhairav into German as well as awardees. Hindi journalist Ram ded in efficiency, transparency, 15 lakh families were adversely the Government of India, which is ent in democracy sometimes gen- gle till we attained it," Mukherjee stakeholders before enacting laws. English and taught it a number Bahadur Rai has been chosen responsiveness and accountability affected by the floods, which being pursued for a very early erates an unhappy by-product said. "Enacting laws without dis- of times in Europe and India. for Padma Shri. Hindu religious must pervade the entire adminis- caused enormous damage to decision. He said that meanwhile, when political discourse becomes The President said the frame- cussion impacts the law-making Living and working in leader Jagadguru trative apparatus. roads and bridges, and water, close attention is being paid to a competition in hysteria that is work of a Constitution, which was role of the Parliament. It breaches Varanasi, she is currently a vis- Ramanandacharya Swami He observed that serious gaps power and health systems. ensure that the corpus of Rs. abhorrent to our traditional ethos. charted in 1950, two years after the trust reposed in it by the peo- iting Professor in Religious Rambhadracharya (Padma in the governance apparatus, par- In Kashmir Valley, about one 1,191 crore, available under the “The violence of the tongue, his martyrdom, that has made ple. This is neither good for the Studies at the University of Vibhushan), Swami ticularly those which were related and a half lakh marooned persons State Disaster Response Fund, is cuts and wounds people’s hearts. India a role model for today's democracy nor for the policies Salzburg, Austria. Satyamitranand Giri (Padma to functioning of the public deliv- were rescued while in the Jammu fully utilised and the relief distri- Religion, said Gandhiji, is a force world, was constructed out of relating to those laws," he said. L K Advani, Amitabh Bhushan), both from Uttar ery systems, must be remedied region thousands had to be evacu- bution work is completed very for unity; we cannot make it a Gandhi's philosophy. Mukherjee had earlier stated Bachchan, thespian Dilip Pradesh, Shivakumara Swami without any loss of time whatso- ated to safer places. early. cause of conflict,” Mukherjee said. He said Constitution's essence that ordinances are meant for spe- Kumar, Punjab Chief Minister of Karnataka (Padma Bhushan) ever. The Governor said that the The Governor observed, He said the Constitution is the lay in four principles: democracy; cific purposes, that is "to meet an Parkash Singh Badal, eminent and Jagat Guru Amrta ``To achieve the purpose, rescue operations launched by the "because of the consistently nega- holy book of democracy and a freedom of faith; gender equality; extraordinary situation under lawyer K K Venugopal, D Suryananda Maharaja of stern measures were required to administration were very strongly tive trans-border factors and “lodestar” for the socio-economic and an economic upsurge for extraordinary circumstances". Veerendra Heggade of the Portugal (Padma Shri) and for- be taken to eradicate all dishonest supported by the National recurring challenges to the main- transformation of an India whose those trapped in the curse of dire The remarks had come against famous Dharmasthala Jain tem- mer NCERT Director J S Rajput elements from the public services Disaster Response Force (NDRF) tenance of peace and normalcy, civilization has celebrated plural- poverty which were made the backdrop of the Modi ple in Karnataka, eminent nucle- (Padma Shri) also figure in and ensure that key positions are and the Army. He added that the Jammu and Kashmir has contin- ism, advocated tolerance and pro- Constitutional obligations. Government having issued nine ar scientist M R Srinivasan and today's list. assigned only to functionaries Air Force evacuated over 15,000 ued to face varied hurdles in moted goodwill between diverse The country's resolve to elimi- ordinances including those for Aga Khan were chosen for Late Dawoodi Bohra leader with proven integrity and compe- flood affected persons and carried maintaining the required pace for communities. nate poverty through inclusive raising the FDI limit in the insur- Padma Vibhushan. Syedna Mohammad tence,'' the Governor said. out hundreds of sorties for air securing its growth and develop- The comments of the development has to be a step in the ance sector and e-auctioning of Former CEC N Burhanuddin has been chosen Saying that the menace of dropping packets of water, food, mental goals". President came at a time when direction of Gandhi talisman for coal mines. Gopalaswami, Microsoft chief for Padma Shri.