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stability of the nation," down. We are confident they have got treatment, Gen. Rawat said. He, and are moving ahead. In how can I consider this a No Ram-Temple Ordinance however, did not mention 2019, if there is one party failure. It is my biggest about the situation along which the country trusts achievement," Modi said. during judicial process: Modi India's nearly 4,000- km and is connected with the He said party has been people, it is the BJP," Modi discussing what it lacked frontier with China or NEW DELHI, JAN 01 along the Line of Control in said. at the assembly elections Jammu and Kashmir. "Our The ruling party lost but winning or losing was Accusing Congress of delaying the judicial process on the steadfast resolve to ensure power in three key states not the only yardstick. The Ram Temple, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday territorial integrity has in December, handing Modi Hindu nationalist BJP was made it clear that an Ordinance on the Temple can be been evident from the his biggest defeat since he willing to work with considered only after legal process on the issue is completed. NL CORRESPONDENT collective grit, took office in 2014 and regional parties in the run- In a series of tweets in which he posted excerpts of MUMBAI JAN 01 interview, the Prime Minister said, "I want to appeal to the NL CORRESPONDENT collective grit, determination and boosting the Congress and up to the general election, Congress not to use their lawyers to delay the judicial process NEW DELHI, JAN 01 determination and sacrifice of our troops who its allies ahead of general he said. The ruling Bharatiya on the Ram Temple." sacrifices of the troops in have stood their ground elections due by May. "Our effort is to take Janata Party (BJP) is "Let the judicial process take its own course. Don't weigh India is facing complex standing up to the under the most Modi said it was more everyone along, and listen confident of doing well in it in political terms. Let the judicial process be over. After the and dynamic security challenges along the challenging, inhospitable important to focus on his to everyone. I am this year's Lok Sabha judicial process is over, whatever be our responsibility as challenges along its borders as well as in and most hostile government's committed to give Government, we are ready to make all efforts," Mr Modi elections despite the borders, which are a threat combating threats of circumstances," Gen. achievements, including importance to regional said. party's recent losses in to the country's territorial terrorism. "We are facing Rawat said. The Indian the introduction in aspirations. The country The matter is scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court state polls, Prime Minister integrity and internal complex and dynamic Army has been firmly September of a new cannot be run by ignoring on January 4. Petitions have been filed in the apex court for Narendra Modi said in an stability, Army Chief Gen. security challenges along dealing with infiltration healthcare scheme for the regional aspirations." day-to-day hearing in the case. (AGENCIES) interview with Reuters Bipin Rawat has said. In a our borders which bids and incidents of poor. Farmer relief partner ANI on Tuesday. new year message to Army threaten territorial unprovoked firing by "In such big numbers Modi said farm loan "definitely done" if it helps term solution to the "No reason for morale personnel, he hailed the integrity and internal Pakistani P02 people suffering, today waivers should be but that was not a long- problem P02 Bhargava takes oath as SSP attached after Police weapons VK Singh assumes charge as Pakistan targets Indian Chief Info Commissioner stolen from Cong MLC's residence Director JK Fire Services posts in Poonch district NL CORRESPONDENT SSP (Security) Kashmir NL CORRESPONDENT commissioners also took JAMMU TAWI, JAN 01 till further orders, the NL CORRESPONDENT Indian troops guarding NEW DELHI, JAN 01 the oath of office, a DGP said. JAMMU TAWI, JAN 01 the border retaliated. statement issued by the Days after four rifles The weapons of No casualty has been Sudhir Bhargava took oath President's office said. belonging to the Congress leader D Pakistan Army on reported. + as the chief information Bhargava was personal security Muzaffar Parray's Tuesday opened fire on Despite repeated calls + commissioner of the administered the oath of officers of a Congress personal security forward areas along the for restraint and Central Information office by President Ram MLC went missing from officers (PSOs) went Line of Control in Poonch adherence to the Commission (CIC) on Nath Kovind at a ceremony his official residence in missing from the guard district of Jammu and ceasefire understanding Tuesday. in Rashtrapati Bhavan, a Srinagar, Jammu and room of his official Kashmir, officials said. of 2003, there have been Four information statement P02 Kashmir Police shunted residence in Jawahar The firing took place in 1,600 incidents of out the SSP (Security) Nagar area of the city Khari Karmara and ceasefire violations by + Kashmir for "dereliction on Sunday. Gulpur forward areas Pakistan last year till + NL CORRESPONDENT Honour by the Fire & Secy Law asks departments of duty on supervision". Four police along the LoC, they said. October 2018. PTI "Maqsood-ul-Zaman, personnel, posted as JAMMU, JAN 02 Emergency Services + to consult before filing cases SSP (Security) Kashmir, PSOs at Parray's contingent. + is hereby attached to residence, were DGP, Commandant He inspected the Indian, Chinese armies meet at security headquarters dismissed from service General Home Guards, Headquarter and + NL CORRESPONDENT before filing any case in with immediate effect," on Monday for Civil Defence and SDRF, V. interacted with the staff Nathu La on New Year's Day + JAMMU TAWI, JAN 01 any court. Director General of dereliction of duty and K. Singh, assumed the and issued directions to The Law Department charge of Director Fire & the concerned officers for Police (DGP) Dilbagh unauthorised absence. NL CORRESPONDENT "To enhance mutual Amid a huge backlog of has asked all Emergency Services here quick response to ensure Singh said in an order. Police on Sunday had NEW DELHI, JAN 01 trust and faith amongst state government's cases administrative secretaries today. the public safety and Sajad Hussain, SSP said there was no troops of Indian Army and in various courts, the to seek its opinion on On his arrival at Fire & commitment to the Fire Commandant of the 3rd armed intrusion into The armies of India and Peoples Liberation Army Jammu and Kashmir various matters under Emergency Services Service motto. battalion of Jammu and the official quarters, China met at Nathu La in (PLA), (they) jointly Rule 52 of the Jammu and Headquarters Gandhi The officers briefed the Department of Law has Kashmir Armed Police, but called it negligence Sikkim on Tuesday and celebrated New Year on 01 Kashmir government Nagar, Singh was Director regarding asked all other has been given the on part of the security exchanged pleasantries on Jan at Nathu La by P02 presented a Guard of preparations P02 departments to consult it business, additional charge of personnel. New Year's Day. greeting each P02 Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan Pakistan shares with India MeT brings 'cheer' among passes away after prolonged illness list of its nuclear installations people on New Year eve

NL CORRESPONDENT for their blessings and NL CORRESPONDENT in Pakistan was officially TORONTO, JAN 01 prayers," he added. ISLAMABAD, JAN 01 handed over to a The news of the death of representative of the Predicts rains, Kader Khan, best known the actor-screenwriter, Pakistan on Tuesday Indian High Commission at snowfall till Jan for penning some of the who was at his peak in the shared with India a list of the Ministry of Foreign 06, says' two most powerful dialogues 1980s-90s, comes a day its nuclear installations Affairs today, at 1000 hrs and his comic timing as an after his son dismissed and facilities as per the (local time)," it said. WDs likely to actor, passed away on media reports of his provisions of a bilateral The Ministry of External affect JK from December 31 due to demise. agreement. Affairs in New Delhi prolonged illness. He was Khan had developed The list was handed over handed over the list of today evening' 81. breathing issues and the in accordance with Article- Indian Nuclear Khan was admitted to a was in the hospital for 16- doctors had reportedly II of the Agreement on Installations and Facilities A detailed weather hospital in Canada and his 17 weeks," Sarfaraz told. transferred him from Prohibition of Attacks to a representative of the advisory issued by Deputy son Sarfaraz confirmed He also said the last rites regular ventilator to BiPAP Against Nuclear High Commission of NL CORRESPONDENT on Tuesday forecasted a Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar that the actor died on of the veteran actor would ventilator. Installations and Facilities Pakistan at 1030 hrs (local SRINAGAR, JAN 01 major wet spell in the Ahmad reads that rains be performed in Canada. As per reports, he was between Pakistan and time), the FO said. Monday. beginning of New Year in and snow is expected at "My dad has left us. He "The last rites will be suffering from Progressive India, signed on December The agreement, which As the dry spell continue to Jammu and Kashmir, widespread places of passed away on December performed here in Canada Supranuclear Palsy, a 31, 1988, the Foreign Office was signed on December prevail in Jammu and informing that two back to Jammu and Kashmir 31 at 6 pm as per Canadian only. We have our entire degenerative disease that (FO) said in a statement 31, 1988 and entered into Kashmir amid shivering back western disturbances including Ladakh. time due to prolonged family here and we live causes loss of balance, here. force on January 27, 1991, cold, the local are affecting the State from Mukhtar said that there illness. He slipped into here so we are doing it. We difficulty in walking and "The list of nuclear provides, inter alia, that Meteorological department today evening. is possibility P02 coma in the afternoon. He are thankful to everyone dementia. P02 installations and facilities the two P02 Justice delayed is Justice denied No Human Rights for Refugees from Pakistan settled in J&K

BY R C GANJOO judges Justices S K Koul and Justice K Pakistan. In 1982 Jammu and Kashmir again passed by both Houses, and this Amendment Bill of 2016. In his state Jammu and Kashmir where over K Joseph on Dec 13, 2018. However, Assembly passed the The Jammu & time the Governor gave assent. judgement he observed that at the time two lakh refugees from West Pakistan No successive government has ever after a brief argument by Prof Bhim Kashmir Grant of Permit for Meanwhile, Bhim Singh filed a writ of Partition, “Pakistan declared have been leading a wrenched life in attempted to give a serious Singh, senior advocate and a petitioner Resettlement in (or Permanent Return petition in the Supreme Court of India themselves as an Islamic country and Jammu since 1947. They migrated to consideration to the problems of Hindu as well, the case was listed for further to) the State Act, 1982 to “provide for against this Act in 1982. Since then the India since was divided on the basis of Jammu to save their life but even after refugees who were migrated from hearing in the second week of January, regulation of procedure for grant of case has been before the Supreme religion should have also been 71 years of independence and forced neighbouring countries to India; 2019. permit for resettlement in or Court of India for final disposal. declared as a Hindu country but it migration these refugees have failed to instead they involved themselves in It is pertinent to keep the record permanent return to the State of the In the meantime, Meghalaya High remained as a secular country.” He obtain citizenship of the state. They character assassination or blame straight about the importance of case permanent residents” and their Court Judge S R Sen in his exemplary went on to add, “The question is how cannot get admission in professional game. that how this bill by the then Chief descendants, wife or widow who had judgement on Refugee status in India can a Hindu belong elsewhere colleges of the state nor can they apply After 38 years a bill of 1982 on Minister late Sheikh Mohd Abdullah migrated to Pakistan between March 1, on Dec 10, said that Indian government physically, psychologically and for government jobs. They can vote for Jammu and Kashmir Grant of Permit with definite designed was conceived 1947 and May 14, 1954. The Bill known should grant citizenship to all Hindus, spiritually. His heart and home is India the parliament but not for state for Resettlement in (or permanent to invite Muslims to offer them the as Bill No 9 became law on October 6, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, his native land India.” assembly. Many Hindus and Sikhs return to ) the state was taken up by citizenship right, who had left Jammu 1982. The then Governor B K Nehru Christians, Khasis, Jaintias, Garos Politically speaking, the Meghalaya mainly from Sialkot district in Supreme Court of India before Chief and Kashmir in the wake of partition returned it for reconsideration. Amid who have migrated to the country– in High Court judgement has to be taken undivided Punjab migrated to India Justice of India bench with two other and settled in different parts of the Congress’s opposition, the Bill was effect endorsing the Citizenship as a leading edge for, India's sensitive residing in J&K were P02 + + the northlines 2 CITY Jammu | Wednesday | Jan 02 | 2019 KCCI appeals Governor, PM to ensure Srinagar Mayor and Dy Mayor safety of Kashmiris outside State wash dirty linen in public SRINAGAR, JAN 1, CNS Sheikh Imran jointly Shaheena as she is the interacted with media and victim. SRINAGAR, JAN 01 Kashmir traders and students "To our knowledge, no without fear or intimidation," Ashiq outside Kashmir as unfortunate', investigation or action has been said. The tussle between Mayor targeted Mattu. Sheikh Shaheena said that Reacting over the attack on Ashiq appealed Prime Minister taken in any of the incidents. A He also demanded that the guilty and Deputy Mayor has Imran alleged that Mattu is Mattu and his Assistant Kashmiri shopkeepers in Shimla, Narendra Modi to ensure safety hostile environment is being should be booked under stringent virtually made Srinagar the biggest hindrance as assaulted her in front of the Kashmir Chambers of and protection of businessmen created and attempts made to provisions of criminal law, saying Municipal Corporation he is unable to perform his other corporters. Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) and students from Kashmir stoke sectarian violence in various that "we find it strange that despite ‘functionless’. duties in presence of In response to the on Tuesday appealed Governor led outside the State. places across the country," Ashiq videos of the vandalism readily Both Mayor Junaid Azim Mayor. Shaheena repeated accusation levelled by administration in Jammu and "The miscreants, armed with said, adding that the Shimla available on the social media, the Matoo and Deputy Mayor what she told CNS on Shaheena Bhat and Sheikh Kashmir to depute a high-level hammers, sticks and iron rods incident was the result of the hate Himachal Police has failed to make Sheikh Imran washed Monday stating that Mattu Imran, Junaid Azim Mattu special team to Shimla including have reportedly broken the propaganda. any arrests so far." their dirty linen in Public. not only assaulted her but said that Sheikh Imran is representatives from the KCC&I shutters of the shops and looted "We also appeal to the saner He said while the KCC&I Both talked to media and also amassed good corrupt and want to resort for assessing the losses and to and ransacked the goods. We have elements of the society, including appreciates the decision of the leveled accusations at fortunes by transferring corrupt practices. “He ensure that the lives and property been watching with growing members of the business Himachal Police to engage the each other while INC Ward Officers. looted JK Bank and now he of Kashmiri Traders are safe and concern, the selective targeting of community, intellectuals, services of forensic scientists to Corporter Shaheena Bhat “If Police don’t take wants to loot SMC which I secure. Kashmiri businessmen, especially intelligentsia, civil society and "scientifically probe" the episode of backed by Sheikh Imran action against Mattu, we won’t allow,” Mattu told Addressing a news conference Handicraft dealers/Pheriwalla's on others not to remain silent. It's the killing of a bovine animal; we once again leveled grave will not only hit roads but Reporters. here at their office, Sheikh Ashiq social media through videos of responsibility of all secular believe that it would also serve the accusations on Junaid will withdraw support,” He reiterated that president of KCC&I condemned hate speeches and physical minded members of the society to ends of justice to take action Azim Matoo calling him Sheikh Imran and Shaheena Bhat who has the attack on shopkeepers, saying violence, some exhorting people take steps to protect the rights of against the miscreants who have ‘corrupt’ and ‘man with no Shaheena Bhat said. been levelling grave that Kashmiris should not be made not to buy Kashmiri goods," he Kashmiri people to freely conduct openly indulged in taking the law principles’. Sheikh Imran said that accusation against him is a scapegoats. Terming the attack on said. their businesses anywhere in their own hands. Shaheena Bhat and he is only supporting motherly figure for him. Chief Info Commissioner The MeT director added that there will be significant fall Filmmaker Milap Zaveri said he had a huge regret that From Page 1 in day temperature while as the night temperature he never got an opportunity to work with the highly- would rise slightly. regarded actor. India facing security challenges, threat issued by the President's office said. Notably, a week ago, the MeT had predicted rains or "RIP Kader Khan sir...You were an actor par excellence Bhargava was working as the Information snowfall in the first week of January. but an equally brilliant writer. Still quote your lines from Commissioner in the CIC. Mukhtar said that the shivering temperature in Kashmir the original 'Agneepath' to people. 'Peeche nahi jaane ka. to territorial integrity: Army Chief Four posts of information commissioners are still vacant is there because of the long dry spell in Kashmir, saying Peeche jaane se guzra hua waqt laut ke nahi aata'," he in the transparency watchdog against its sanctioned that once the rains or snowfall would occur, there will be tweeted. Army along the Line of Control (LoC) in J and K. The strength of 11 - one chief information commissioner and significant rise in temperature. National Film Archive of India (NFAI) also paid tributes Army has also improved its vigilance in several key 10 information commissioners. (AGENCIES) to the actor. sectors along the border with China following last year's Pakistan shares with India list "We are deeply saddened by the demise of prominent Doklam episode. "All ranks have displayed highest Secy Law asks departments actor-screenwriter #KaderKhan. Renowned for his degree of sincerity and commitment while guarding our effortless comic performances, he also wrote the of its nuclear installations striking dialogues for some of the most popular Hindi frontiers, combating terrorism and insurgency," the to consult before filing cases Army Chief said. He also appealed to the 12-lakh strong films like 'Amar Akbar Anthony', 'Coolie' and Army personnel to work with added zeal in dealing with 'Agneepath'," a post on its official Twitter handle read. countries inform each other of nuclear installations and PTI security challenges facing the country. "We need to officials said. facilities to be covered under the agreement on the first continue to work with added zeal while upholding our The rule 52 enjoins various government departments in of January of every calendar year. core values of integrity, loyalty, duty, respect selfless the state to consult the Law Department, among other "This has been done consecutively since January 1, No Human Rights for Refugees service, courage and honour to fulfil our constitutional things on issue of "institution or withdrawal of any 1992," the FO said. obligations and assigned roles," he said. Gen. Rawat prosecution" by them. The practice of exchanging lists of nuclear installation described his force as one of the most disciplined and The administrative order was issued in the back drop of has endured despite many lows in bilateral ties. from Pakistan settled in J&K professional armies in the world, adding that it must large numbers of complaints pending with the offices of preserve that pride with dignity and honour. "I am governor and chief secretary about the huge pendency sanguine that the rank and file of the Indian Army will of government departments' cases, including those of Veteran actor-writer Kader Khan categorised as West Pak refugees. continue to discharge their responsibilities in the best contempt against officials, in various courts, including Similarly the fate of around twelve hundred thousand traditions of our organisation," he said. Gen. Rawat also the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. passes away after prolonged illness people of PoK (Pakistan Occupied Kashmir) hanging in mentioned about the "stellar role" the Army played Law Secretary Achal Sethi asked the government fire who were subjected to genocide by the Tribes during the devastating floods in Kerala as well as the departments to consult with the Law Department, organised and backed by Pakistan army following way it has discharged its duties in the UN missions. "I quoting Rule 52 of the J&K Government Business Rule, Born in Kabul, Khan made his acting debut in 1973 with Pakistani aggression in October-November 1947. This salute all those personnel who made the supreme which also enjoins departments to consult on Rajesh Khanna's 'Daag' and has featured in over 300 raid not only destroyed the life and property of lakhs of sacrifice in the line of duty for the nation in the past "construction of Statutes, Acts, Regulations and films. people but also the very fabric of human society. year. I wish speedy recovery to all others who are Statutory Rules, Orders and Notifications," and "any He wrote dialogues for over 250 movies. Before Though these refugees were regarded as citizens of recovering from injuries in the line of duty," the Army general legal principles arising out of any case". becoming an actor he had written dialogues for Randhir India in 1947, after India became republic in 1950, Chief said. The Rules 52 also enjoins upon the state government Kapoor-Jaya Bachchan's 'Jawani Diwani'. article 370 was applied to J&K with several special departments to consult the Law Department before As a screenwriter, Khan frequently collaborated with provisions to grant substantial autonomy as an interim "preparation of important contracts entered to be into by Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra. measure. The constitution of J&K came into effect in PM exudes confident of doing the government". His films with Desai include 'Dharam Veer', 'Ganga 1957. According to section (6) of the J&K constitution, The direction is on the lines of a Union government Jamuna Saraswati', 'Coolie', 'Desh Premee', 'Suhaag', only those citizens of India will be deemed as well in Lok Sabha elections direction aimed at shedding its tag of the "largest 'Parvarish' and 'Amar Akbar Anthony' and films with permanent residents of J&K only if they were either litigant" in courts. Mehra include 'Jwalamukhi', 'Sharaabi', 'Lawaaris', state subjects of the princely state of J&K or had 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar'. lawfully acquired immovable property in the state until Khan's frequent collaborator megastar Amitabh 1954. Introducing Bill No 9 by Sheikh Mohd Abdullah in of farmer distress. Indian, Chinese armies meet at 1982 was purely politically motivated to dilute Sec (6) of "What is lacking in our system, that farmer becomes Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Manoj Bajpayee and Arjun Kapoor remembered the actor for his contribution to J&K constitution. Accordingly, refugees from West debt-ridden and the governments have to repeat vicious Pakistan did not fall in this category and hence even to cycle of elections and loan waivers. So solution is to Nathu La on New Year's Day cinema. "Kader Khan passes away. Sad depressing news. My this day are not considered as permanent residents of empower the farmers. From seed to market, give all the state. They were categorized as 'Displaced Persons' facilities to the farmers," he said. prayers and condolences. A brilliant stage artist a most other and extending best wishes. The delegation was led by the government of J&K. Those who migrated from Farmers' anger about low crop prices and their sense compassionate and accomplished talent on film. by Colonel level officers @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD," PoK areas of Mirpur, Kotli, Deva Batala, Bhimber, that the government has done far too little to address "A writer of eminence; in most of my very successful the Eastern Command of the Army said in a tweet. Muzaffarabad are legally a part of India, live even today them contributed to the state election defeats. films. A delightful company and a mathematician," A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) to without refugee status. They are technically not to be The government is now considering three options for a Bachchan wrote. celebrate the New Year was also held on Tuesday at categorised as 'refugees'. relief package to help farmers suffering because of low The duo worked together on blockbusters such as 'Do Chinese BPM hut at Chushul-Moldo and DBO (Daulat Rajiv Chuni, Chairman of SOS International- a PoK crop prices at a cost of as much as 3 trillion rupees, Aur Do Paanch', 'Muqaddar Ka Sikandar', 'Mr Natwarlal', Beg Oldie)-TWD (Ten Wen Den) meeting points in refugees association has accused the successive state three government sources told Reuters last week. 'Suhaag', 'Coolie' and 'Shahenshah'. eastern Ladakh. (AGENCIES) government of turning a 'blind eye' toward their Patel resignation "Rest in peace Kader Khan saheb," Bajpayee tweeted. Union minister Smriti Irani credited Khan for giving the demands. These Refugees do not have any constituency Former Reserve Bank of India governor Urjit Patel had of their own, despite the fact that 24 assembly seats are personally written to him about wanting to resign, citing MeT brings 'cheer' among audiences some of the best funny moments. "If you were a late 80s-90s kid who watched Hindi films, kept reserved for the PoK area in J&K Assembly of 111 personal reasons, several months before stepping down members. They have been demanding to fill at least 8 from the office in December, Modi said. people on New Year eve chances are you encountered the magic of Kader Khan. Never had the privilege of meeting him but if I ever had seats of 24 prescribed in J&K State Constitution. A Joint "The governor himself requested (to resign) because of Parliamentary Committee (JPC) also recommended for personal reasons. I am revealing for the first time, he I would say 'thank you for the laughter, thank you for of rain and snow across Jammu and Kashmir, adding your craft'," she tweeted. fill up of 8 seats for POK displaced persons in state was telling me about this for the past 6-7 months before assembly in 2015, but nothing has happened. Besides his resignation. He gave it even in writing. He wrote to that the wet spell would also lead to disruption in Calling him one of the finest actors of India, Kher said surface transport on major highways. Khan would be missed for his brilliance. they have been demanding Rupees 25 lakh me personally." compensation for each refugee family and other Patel resigned after a months-long tussle over policy "A fresh western disturbance will most likely affect the "Kader Khan Saab was one of the finest actors of our state of Jammu and Kashmir from evening of January 1 country. It was a joy and a learning experience to be on facilities under national and international laws for with the government that raised concerns about the refugees. bank's independence as the next general election nears. to 2," Mukhtar said, adding that under the influence of the sets with him. His improvisational skills were this system, there is possibility of light rain or snow in phenomenal. His humour was eternal and original. He In each parliamentary elections political parties makes When asked if there was any political pressure on the a promise for granting them State Subject rights but that governor to resign, Modi denied that was the case. plains and moderate rain or snow in upper reaches at was a wonderful writer. We will miss him and his widespread places across the State. brilliance," he wrote. never happened. Prime Minister Narendra Modi too "No such question arises. I acknowledge that Patel did a made a similar promise in the run up to the 2014 Lok good job as RBI Governor." - Reuters Mukhtar added that another western disturbance (WD) "An actor and a writer who defined a generation...You've will most likely affect the state from evening of January left a void in the industry that cannot be filled...RIP Sabha elections. The delegation of the West Pak refugees 4 to 6, adding that similarly under its influence, there is Kader Khan...My heartfelt prayers to his family," Arjun was arranged a meeting with the Prime minister in VK Singh assumes charge as possibility of moderate rain or snowfall at widespread tweeted. which PM had assured a special recruitment drive for places of Jammu and Kashmir including Ladakh, saying Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar said, "Sad to hear the the refugees, besides a provision to ensure their regular Director JK Fire Services that there is possibility of heavy snowfall at isolated demise of the versatile writer, actor, comedian Kader recruitment in Central forces in future. But, the JPC places with maximum intensity and spread on 4 and 5 Khan. He made us laugh and cry at the same time. He recommendations of granting citizenship and January and gradual decrease thereafter. entertained us with his punchful dialogues. God bless compensation to the West Pakistani Refugees were to deal with fire and other emergencies. The shortfall in never considered by any government. However, the MHA terms of manpower and equipment were also discussed "This will be the first major wet spell in the starting of his soul RIP Sir." New Year for J&K," Mukhtar said, while issuing a Director Anees Bazmee tweeted, "Saddened to hear has approved a scheme of Rs 5.5 lakh financial and the Director assured them that steps would be assistance to nearly 5764 West Pakistani Refugees taken to attend to the deficiencies and make the warning-cum-advisory for transport system, saying the about #KaderKhan. Had the privilege to work with him weather system may lead to disruption of surface and as a writer in Aankhen, Raja Babu, Shola Aur Shabnam, settled in J&K organization more effective and efficient in its Interestingly, under PoK Constitution Act-74, the 49 functioning. air transportation like national highway (Srinagar- Bol Radha Bol, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and direct him in Jammu, Mughal Road), etc. my debut film Hulchul. RIP Kader Khan. You shall member house, 12 members are elected from the He complimented the officers for the good and efficient refugees' constituencies from Indian- Jammu and work they have done on various operational grounds. Mukhtar in a general warning informed that higher always be missed." reaches of Kashmir, Ladakh and hilly area of Jammu Actor-comic Vir Das remembered Khan as one of the Kashmir area settled in different parts of Pakistan. The would receive moderate snowfall during 4 and 5 January "few talents to straddle comedic and dramatic work so house has five reserved seats for women, plus one each Bhargava takes oath as with possibility of heavy snowfall in isolated places. brilliantly for so long". for a religious scholar, professional (commonly known as a technocrat) and for Kashmiris settled abroad. Printed, Published & Owned by Neelam Singh Gill and Printed at Northlines Publishers, 18-B, Phase-II, Industrial Estate, Gangyal, Jammu and Published from Gurudwara Sunder Singh Road, Jammu- 180001. Editor: Neelam Singh Gill; Phone Editorial : 2574109 Telefax : 2548103. 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Wages with dedication but they JK Bank Chairman & CEO, Parvez tions of the people in gen- BJP abandoned this sec- of casual labourers in have been pushed to the Ahmed was the Chief Guest, Execu- eral and weaker sections tion of the society and did several departments wall and the government tive Presidents P.K. Tikoo and R.K. in particular. not gave them adequate are pending for several is insensitive towards Chibber, President Rakesh Gandotra Addressing a public representation. Describ- months. their well-being. Sat- and Arun Gandotra were also present meeting at Panchayat ing the three years of the The MGNERGA work- want Kaur Dogra said on the occasion. Diani in Samba constitu- coalition as a period of ers are without wages, that National Conference Speaking about retired employee ency today Provincial despair, discontentment widows, old aged are under the leadership of welfare, CEO appreciated the con- President Women Wing and disillusionment, Pro- moving from pillar to post Dr Farooq Abdullah and tribution of the retiring officials and present at the venue, he termed them present generation’s future. President of National Conference vincial President said that to get their pension, but Omar Abdullah is commit- expressed his satisfaction over the as real heroes who have strengthened of J&K Bank Retired Employee’s Fed- Satwant Kaur Dogra said there was no government nobody is listening to their ted for welfare of weaker new schemes the Bank has undertak- the Bank for which their services can eration Mohinder Singh gave a brief that the marginalised visible on the ground at woes. sections of the society and en particularly towards both working never be forgotten. Tassaduq Madni, overview of the transitions witnessed and poorer sections of all. The insensitive the party from its very and retired employees. President of AIJKBOF expressed the by the bank since its inception in the society have been The welfare schemes approach of earlier BJP/ inception had worked for Arjun Singh Rathore Vice Presi- bank’s indebtedness and grateful- 1938. ignored and left to fend for old aged, destitute and PDP and now Gover- uplifting poor, downtrod- dent JKBOA Jammu unit welcomed ness towards its ex-employees as The vote of thanks was presented for themselves by BJP. other weaker sections are nor’s administration den and marginalised sec- all the dignitaries at the event. While the seeds of their hard work are now by Vice President of JKBOA Jammu She reminded that in virtually defunct. Same is towards the long pending tion of the society. extolling the role of all the retirees bearing fruits towards securing the Unit. PoJK DPs chain dharna Kavinder kick-starts Power shutdown Jammu, Jan 01: As per Superintending Engineer, th Elect. Maintt& R.E. Circle-1 Jammu, to carry out the enters 6 day developmental works works of temporary shifting of HT/LT network coming in the alignment of 4-laning of Jammu Akhnoor National NL CORRESPONDENT NC leader said that all the due to which their future is NL CORRESPONDENT Highway, the shutdown of 11KV feeders T-3, T-4, & SN-4 demands of PoJK DPs are at stake. They can’t go to is being observed. Jammu, Jan 01: The legitimate and it should good schools, colleges to Jammu, Jan 01: Former During the shutdown, the power supply to Bharat Indefinite Chain Dharna of be fulfilled by present dis- get quality education due to Deputy Chief Minister & Nagar, Vasant Vihar, Kabir Colony, Poonch House, Talab SOS International - An orga- pensation. Arun Kumar, dearth of cash assistance,” Senior BJP Leader, Kavin- Tillo, Kamla Palace, Mandlik Nagar, PattaPaloura, Top nization for PoJK Displaced Pardeep Gupta, Mohan he added. “People hesitate der Gupta today kick-start- Paloura, Shanti Nagar and its adjoining areas will remain Persons, today entered into Lal, Pardeep Sabharwal, to get their daughters mar- ed work of deep drain at affected on January 02 from 8 am to 2 pm. day 6. Their 6 key demands Santokh Ram and Suresh ried to youths who live in Trikuta Nagar and Friends Meanwhile, for shifting /re-alignment of 33 KV PC-4 include implementation the Sadotra today sat on Chain these camps, due to sub colony worth 9 crores, Line (Bohri-Udheywalla and Machillian section) emanat- whole package passed by Dharna. Gupta said that standard life style. It is high being executed by UEED. ing from 132/33 KV Grid Station Pounichak, the power State Cabinet in October Government has been time and imperative when Vikram Randhawa MLC, supply to Lalla-da-Bagh, Lower Muthi, Lakshmi Vihar, 2014 for PoJK Displaced duping PoJK DPs for the Government must con- Baldev Billowria, Neeraj BalwantVihar, Udheywala, Anand Nagar, Machillian, Persons, provide facilities last past 7 decades and all struct satellite colonies so Puri councillor, Ankush Nagbani and adjoining areas will remain affected on to all displaced at par with the successive Government that to some extent, we get Gupta, Bharat Sharma were other residents of the area is focussed for the uplift- January 02 from 11 am to 4 pm. Valley Migrants, reserva- have never provided much- a good life style”, he added. present on the occasion. thanked Gupta for fulfill- ment of various sections of tion of 8 seats for people needed justice to us. “PoJK He said that PoJK DPs have Gupta said that momen- ing the promise and also society and in this regard, displaced from PoJK in DPs would be happy if PoK been demanding justice for tum of the development apprised him about some various schemes have Salal Power Station J&K Legislative Assembly, is restored to India, as a quite long time and none shall continue. He said the other problems, to which been launched. He urged permit PoJK DPs to visit their ancestral places are of the Governments have work on the deep drains in Gupta assured that all the the party workers to reach awarded for implementing to their religious places in in PoJK. PoJK DPs must be listened to us. He appealed other areas is also under genuine demands shall out to needy people, so that PoJK, inclusion of 5, 300 provided with basic ameni- all the PoJK DPs to get process, and hopefully, this be met. Gupta said that they can get benefit from Rajbhasha Policy PoJK DPs families living ties during exile which has united at this juncture of rainy season, the people for the equitable develop- the welfare schemes. He outside the State in the been continuing for the time under the banner of shall be relieved from the ment of the constituency, directed PWD authorities NL CORRESPONDENT ambit of package passed in last 7 decades”, he stated. SOS International so that water logging problems. He he has taken various steps to start the work of Black- October 2014 and return of “Government needs to absolute can be achieved. also promised to make this related to the upgradation topping of the roads in the Jammu, Jan 01: Salal Power Station was awarded 3rd cash deposits with interest provide PoJK DPs with Rs. He further said that this constituency a model one of power supply, uninter- adjoining areas at the earli- prize for effective implementation of Official Language to PoJK DPs lying with J&K 20,000 monthly cash assis- unprecedented indefinite and providing basic ame- rupted power supply, Up- est. He further said it is his Policy under ‘Rajbhasha Shield Puraskar Scheme’. The Bank Mirpur. Rajiv Chuni tance, Rs. 5, 000 for ration Chain Dharna will con- nities to the public is the gradation of Roads, Upgra- duty to fight and work for Shield and Commendation Letter was received by Sh. presented memorandum and Rs. 2, 000 for fuel. The tinue until and unless, step towards the achieve- dation of Lanes & Drains, the public of his constituen- Kuldeep Kumar Sharma, Asstt. Manager (Rajbhasha) to NC leader regarding PoJK DPs youths are con- Government fulfils all ment of the model constitu- besides other developmen- cy and his doors are always on behalf of Salal Power Station from Sh. Balraj Joshi, the demands of PoJK DPs. strained to do labour jobs demands. ency. Neeraj Puri along with tal works. He said PM Modi open for the public. Chairman & Managing Director, NHPC Limited at NHPC Corporate Office, Faridabad in an impressive Prize Dis- tribution function. Pertinent to mention that Salal Power MLC launches ‘Save Station is doing a good job towards promotion of Rajbha- Cong alone can safeguard interests sha Hindi in day today office routine work and recently Ministry of Home, Deptt. of Official Language, Govt. of Tree, Save Life’ poster India adjudged Nagar Rajbhasha Implementation Com- for modern civilization, of state’s three regions: Bhalla mittee, Reasi headed by Sh. Himanshu Shekhar, Chief because such changes NL CORRESPONDENT Congress has always pro- the poor with false slogans. claimed that the Congress General Manager, Salal Power Station for 1st Prize and are going to have long vided a vibrant platform to He said that the results feels the pulse of people Salal Power Station for the 3rd Prize towards outstand- lasting effects on the Jammu, Jan 01: Former youths to play their desig- of recently held Assem- and would move forward ing performance for implementation of Official Language future generation. Minister and senior Con- nated role in the state polity bly elections in five states on right path to seek their Policy during the Year 2017-18. Need more such gress leader Raman Bhalla and help in shaping its shows that Congress is the attention towards Congress organizations to come Tuesday asked the party politico-economic destiny”, most acceptable secular party in big way. NL CORRESPONDENT forward and organize cadre to gear up their he said and added that the force in the country. The Prominent among those the environmental friendly activities in view of forth- public have reposed faith in need of the hour is to reach present on the occasion Dr Gautam re-elected as Jammu, Jan 01: MLC campaigns for developing coming elections in the the Congress’ programmes to the people in every nook include Block President Vikram Randhawa launched in and around areas of the State. He was speaking at and policies, acknowledg- and corner in order to make and PCC member Amrit IDA President the ‘Save Tree, Save Life’ localities with green cover a programme organized at ing the fact that Congress aware the common man, Bali, Sarpanch Avtar Singh NL CORRESPONDENT campaign poster of Sampark by safeguarding the trees Chatha Farm area of Gandhi alone can safeguard public especially young genera- Shanty, Block President SS Economical Development for healthy environment, the Nagar constituency, where interests and ensure equi- tion about the programmes Dutt, Teja Singh, Pawan Jammu, Jan 01: Dr Gautam Sharma has been unop- Society (SEDS) here today. MLC said, adding that, ‘it is Sarabjeet Singh Tinka table development of the and policies of Congress Bhagat, Sunil Slathia, posed re-elected as President of Indian Dental Association The poster was launched the duty of each person to along with his supporters state’s three regions. party. Gurdyal Singh, Gurmeet (IDA) in Jammu. Dr Sharma has been instrumental in by NGO to generate aware- save green spaces in their joined Congress party. “The en-masse joining of “The BJP stand exposed Kour, Ravi Bhagat, Janak setting up IDA here. ness among the common areas. Bhalla in his address youth into congress on daily for its betrayal on electoral raj Bhagat, Nanak Singh, He has conducted various scientific seminars and masses about saving the Randhawa appreciated exhorted upon the new basis is a vindication of promises and failure to live Manjeet Singh, Hardeep conferences for the dentists of J&K. During his earlier nature campaign. the effort of Society and said entrants to gear up for Congress’ pro-people poli- up to the expectations of singh, Amarpal Singh, tenure as President of IDA, he conducted more than 100 Speaking on the occa- that Sampark Economical the forthcoming elections cies”, Bhalla said adding the people of this State and Gurvinder Singh, Gagan- dental camps for the underprivileged children, ragpick- sion, the MLC emphasized Development Society for besides strengthening the that the time has come to Its leaders have been total- deep Singh, Jasbir Singh, ers, orphanages, old-age homes and various schools. His on contributing back to the spreading awareness among party cadre at booth, block unite and defeat communal ly exposed in the eyes of the Ramesh Sharma, Balwinder outreach activities for social concern were appreciated by environment for the climate the masses on the crucial and district levels. “The forces which are befooling people”, Bhalla said as he Singh. Dr Nirmal Singh, Speaker of J&K Legislative Assembly. change by planting more tree environmental as well as to achieve better results in social issue. shaping up the environment President, Sampark Eco- Dr. Banarsi gets Scientist of the Year Award OFFICE OF THE DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER, into a much better living nomical Development Soci- space. ety, Nisha Verma informed Jammu, Jan 01: Dr. tist based on his meritorious BILLAWAR FOREST DIVISION, BILLAWAR He said change in climate, the MLC about the activi- Banarsi Lal, Incharge, Senior achievements and wide range SHORT E-TENDERING loss of biodiversity and deple- ties being carried out by the Scientist-cum-Head of Krishi of contributions in the field of Notice Inviting Tender: e-NIT No. 09 of 2018 dated: 18.12.2018 tion of natural resources have NGO in connection with ‘Save Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Reasi agriculture and allied sectors For and on behalf of the Governor, Jammu & Kashmir State, e-tenders are invited from approved and eligible contractors registered with J&K State Govt./Central Govt. become serious challenge Tree, Save Life’ campaign. of Sher-e-Kashmir Univer- over a decade. 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Moreover, every such reference shall be accompanied by a ic and technological research. ters, success stories/case Sd/- precise statement of facts of the case and the point or points The panel conferred the studies, technical bulletins, DIP/J-10425/18 Divisional Forest Officer on which the counsel of the Department of Law, Justice and Scientist of the Year Award leaflets, folders, training Billawar Forest Division Billawar Parliamentary Affairs is preferred, the circular further said. 2018 to the versatile scien- manuals etc. the northlines 4 STATE Jammu | Wednesday| January 02| 2019 Vibodh calls Kashmir centric Advisor Ganai seeks advanced R-Day arrangements reviewed parties chauvinist terrorists measures to prevent road mishaps officers. political parties have During the meeting the always misled and advisor was briefed by misguided youth of Motor vehicle department, Kashmir to gain political traffic and Transport benefits". department about the He further said that same various measures being taken by them for the political parties made NL CORRESPONDENT in the State. minimizing the road attempts to lure the youth JAMMU, JAN 01 Threadbare discussion accidents in the state. NL CORRESPONDENT important monuments and of Rajouri-Poonch to was held on the The Advisor directed that buildings, sitting promote their political implementation of road POONCH, JAN 01 Advisor to Governor fitness Certificates must be arrangements, interest in this region. He safety measures, road Khurshid Ahmad Ganai issued after strict arrangements for media strongly condemned them safety audit of all major District Development Monday directed inspection of the vehicles. gallery besides also sought and said, "attempts to Roads, Procurement of Commissioner, Rahul concerned departments to He also stressed that perfection in ground more Critical Care Yadav, today chaired a NL CORRESPONDENT Kashmir-centric parties misguide our youth have take effective measures to movement of vehicles levelling of the stadium Ambulances, Trauma Care meeting to discuss the RAJOURI, JAN 01 chauvinist terrorists. He failed in past and will prevent road accidents in plying on inter district where the Republic Day Centres established so far, arrangements being made condemned sympathy and garner them no benefits in the state. roads and National celebration will be held. providing of Online for smooth celebrations of Senior BJP leader and MLC support to terrorist while future also as youth of Expressing anguish over highways, particularly Sanitation, temporary Services, Installation of Republic Day-2019 in the Vibodh Gupta along with referring to the one crore Rajouri-Poonch is huge number of fatalities buses shall be closely toilets, barricading of VIP GPS on all commercial party workers met various commitment of Congress nationalist by blood". MLC due to road mishaps taking monitored so that the district. place, prize distribution vehicles, Reorganization of deputations at Dak leader to the families of asserted that Kashmir place in the state every accidents are minimized. It was informed that main and safe transportation etc Motor Vehicles Department year, the Advisor asked the He also sought strict action Republic Day funcation were also discussed in Bungalow, Rajouri. There terrorists and PDP Chief centric parties and and amendments in Motor regulatory agencies to take against the drivers found will be held at Sports detail. were around 30 Mehabooba Mufti's visit to Congress want to break Vehicles Taxation Act. advanced preventive involved in rash driving and Stadium Poonch where The DDC stressed upon deputations that called on the families of terrorists. the moral of Army and The meeting was attended measures to minimize the indulging in overloading. chief guest shall unfurl the the officers to ensure all MLC and placed their He said as elections are derail "Mission all out". by Transport incidence of accidents. The Advisor pressed for National Flag and take the arrangements are demands to him. He near, leaders of PDP, Vibodh said that each and Commissioner Dr S. P Vaid, The Advisor was speaking more funds for purchase of salute on the March past placed well on time for the listened to them and Congress and NC are every worker of BJP stands Principal Secretary, at a meeting convened to critical care ambulances to consisting of JKP, JKAP, Republic Day celebrations. ensured to take up their approaching and pleasing with JK Police and Army to Transport, Dr Asgar discuss measures cater to the shifting of CRPF, NCC besides The meeting was attended issues to concerned Hurriyat leaders and uproot terrorism from Samoon, Principal regarding traffic persons injured in road contingents of various by ADDC Abul Hamid, SSP officers and departments. terrorists for the sake of Secretary Heath, Kashmir and no power can management, road safety mishaps. He also stressed educational institutions. Ramesh Angral, ACR Later addressing party petty votes. Vibodh said," AtalDulloo, IG traffic Alok shield terrorists from the and response mechanism on close co-ordination The meeting discussed in Bashir Ahmed Lone, Kumar and other senior workers, MLC called Kashmir mainstream bullets of army. among the regulating detail issues including Additional SP Adil Hamid departments to prepare security, parking of besides all district officers DDC inaugurates MLC, ex-Legislators, deputations measures for prevention of vehicles, power and water were also present on the road accidents. supply, illumination of occasion. science exhibition call on Advisor Sharma Awareness prog on women,

NL CORRESPONDENT division Langate and other met the Advisor and JAMMU, JAN 01 demands. demanded construction of child rights organized Ex-MLA M Y Tarigami public toilet at Dayalachak Several Legislators, ex- sought intervention of the Bus stand. audience about the Legislators, deputations Advisor in expediting work Residents of Mustafa historic decision taken by the Governor's and individuals called on on two CRF road projects Nagar NadianDhan, administration by enacting Advisor to Governor Kewal in Kulgam connecting the Panchayat Nadian-B, Block Kumar Sharma at Civil major areas of the district. the J&K State Commission Darhal, Rajouri demanded for Women and Child Secretariat here today to The Advisor directed the installation of water hand Rights Act 2018 enabling bring to his notice various concerned officers to pump in the locality. both women and children issues for redress. prepare a priority list of Residents of Village of the state to pursue their MLC Randhawa took up CRF road projects in the Dhumra, Block Doongi, rights under the vast NL CORRESPONDENT ADDC Abdul Hamid, CEO the issues of stone state for follow-up. He ambit of composite Act. Rajouri demanded POONCH, JAN 01 Education Mushtaq crushers operating in Tawi further enquired about the More than 200 diverse Ahmed, Satpal Sharma river bed and sought their power supply to the construction of tractor beneficiaries from ICDS, A one-day District Level HOD DIET and other redressal. constituencies of the road from Razak Mohalla Health, Creche workers, Science exhibition under dignitaries visited the Ex-MLA, Sheikh Abdul respective Ex-MLAs. to Parvez Mohalla along Family Councillors and RAMSA was inaugurated exhibition. Rashid submitted The Advisor said that the with three culvert and Students were sensitized by District Development Prize distribution function memorandum of demands commissioning of vital retaining wall under about the issue by the Commissioner Poonch was also held on the pertaining to upgrading of Alasteng grid station will Border Area Development renowned journalist occasion wherein NL CORRESPONDENT awareness programme at Rahul Yadav here today. power receiving station at further augment the Power Scheme. turned Social Worker Nidi certificates and trophy KISHTWAR, JAN 01 Islamia Faridiya College of DDC inspected the models Sharma and Advocate were distributed by ADDC Qalamabad, receiving Transmission system in Several other deputations Education, in collaboration displayed by the students Anjali Chowhan and and CEO. station at Saflipora, Kashmir region. and individuals also met J&K State Commission for with National Commission and appreciated the talent others. High School PuraniPoonch starting work on 10 MW Meanwhile, a delegation of the Advisor and sought Women and Child rights for Women, New Delhi. of the students. DDC Kishtwar sensitized got 1st prize, Higher mini-power project at residents of Dayalachak redressal of their issues. organised a legal Dr. Khalid Hussain Malik, In the exhibition, 55 the audience about the Secondary School Jhulaas Nowgam, solar lights Secretary J&K Women models from across the harmonization of got 2nd prize and Higher Commission invited district up to Secondary distribution in Langate, matrimonial affairs and Secondary School DDC interacts with Bar district administration for level schools had been availability of buffer stock other family disputes SeeshmahalPoonch formal inauguration and displayed by the students. of transformers at Sub- under the family-based secured 3rd prize. District Development social structure and asked Association members Commissioner, Kishtwar, the female and child folk Angrez Singh Rana to approach district Students paint to promote message presided over the function. crucial part in civil society administration in case of and it can act as an agent Dr. Khalid informed the any abuse. of 'BetiBachao BetiPadhao' of social change, while stressing that the process Science exhibition under promote the message of of justice delivery also empowerment of girls, requires proper facilities 'Inspire Award' scheme held reinforce gender equality for Lawyers and Litigants. and to aware people and Responding to issues of NL CORRESPONDENT institute. students about the ill infrastructural deficit in RAJOURI, JAN 01 A team of judges including effects of the declining the district court, the DDC Sabzar Ahmed Wani from child sex ratio. announced Rs 10 lakh for An inter-district science Science and Technology the construction of On the occasion, a painting NL CORRESPONDENT up new development exhibition under 'Inspire Department and HoDs of lawyers' chambers in the competition was held RAJOURI, JAN 01 initiatives and improving Award' scheme was DIET, Ghanysham Sharma between two categories public service delivery in district court complex and organised at District and Ashwani Sharma elementary and secondary assured early start of adjudged the models. NL CORRESPONDENT Among others present on Deputy Commissioner the district, they called Institute of Education and level wherein students work. In the competition, two the occasion were CEO Mohammad Aijaz Asad upon the DDC to address Training, here today. KISHTWAR, JAN 01 expressed their views The DDC directed the models were selected for Kishtwar, Tariq Khoja, today visited District the infrastructural Five teams of students through the medium of PWD to submit the further exhibition at the On the directions of Principal DIET Kishtwar, Court complex Rajouri and shortcomings in district from Rajouri and six from colours and expressed the court like lack of lawyers' detailed estimate for the state level. Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar besides listened to the issues of Poonch district took part message of BetiBachao chambers, inadequate construction of chambers The Principal DIET Kishtwar, Angrez Singh officials of Social Welfare District Bar Association in the exhibition and BetiPadao. seating arrangements for to start the work at the interacted with the Department and staff of members. presented their science Rana, a painting Later, certificates and visitors and lack of earliest. He also assured participating students and respective schools and The Rajouri Bar led by models. completion was organised prizes were also sanitary facilities. They the bar association said that department of scores of students from President Haq Nawaz The exhibition was at DIET Kishtwar under distributed among the also held a detailed members that other education holds such both private and Mirza apprised the DDC inaugurated by Principal the ongoing 'Noor Jivan Ka winners along with discussion with regard to demands raised by the Bar exhibitions at regular government-run schools. about required District Institute of Betiyan' drive to further consolation prizes construction of New shall also be taken care of basis with an aim to The main motive behind infrastructure like Education and Training, promote the aims of respectively amongst the District Court Complex subsequently. provide a platform to the organizing such construction of bar Pardeep K Sharma in 'BetiBachao BetiPadhao' best-judged students by Building at identified site EXN PWD Mushtaq Raina budding students to competitions was to chambers for advocates presence of senior heads campaign. the CEO Kishtwar. at Muradpur. and members of Bar display their scientific and Litigant shed for the of departments of the The DDC, while welcoming Association Rajouri temper. visitors. the suggestions, said that accompanied the DDC Distt Admn celebrates New Year While complimenting bar association holds a during the visit at District SVEEP awareness prog held with Nari Niketan inmates administration for taking Court Complex Rajouri. Army organizes Ekta Committee meeting NL CORRESPONDENT Fani presided over the NL CORRESPONDENT lodging facilities. RAMBAN, JAN 01 function and various RAJOURI, JAN 01 Nodal officers for BBBP, DSWO Naseeb officers and teachers' NL CORRESPONDENT different walks of life to interact with Bajran organised the event to boost the Education Department in students besides general KISHTWAR, JAN 01 each other on a common platform and to District administration Rajouri led by morale of the inmates and empower the spread the message of unity & coordination with District masses participated in the District Development Commissioner, girl child. With an aim to foster and reinforce the brotherhood. A total 15 locals attended Administration Ramban programme. Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today celebrated The programme organized by District Social welfare officer Rajouri, spirit of peace and communal harmony the meeting. The local populace and organized an awareness Speaking on the occasion, New Year with the Nari Niketan inmates. in the region, Army organised Ekta Community leaders lauded the initiative programme under CEO focused on the The gesture by the district administration Mohammad Naseeb, and was attended by Committee meeting today at Sondar and expressed hope that such initiatives provided memorable moments for the Chief Planning officer Rajouri ,Yoginder Systematic Voter's importance of participating Region of Kishtwar District. "Unity in by Army will give a fillip to communal children. On this occasion and as a token Katoch,ACR Rajouri, Mohammad Ashraf, Education and Electoral in electoral process and Diversity" has been one of the great harmony in the region and occasions of love, sweets and winter essentials - Tehsildar Rajouri, Mehmood Khan Participation (SVEEP) registration of eligible characteristic of our nation which has like this provides a unique opportunity woollens and quilts were distributed ,Assistant Director Planning, Bilal Mir, programme at High School voters. He appreciated the warden Narinekatan, Nidhi Sharma, bound people of all religions together in to reaffirm age old traditions and faith in among the inmates. Chanderkot today. students and other Administrator OSC, Neetu Sharma and one bond of humanity. The event the values of tolerance, co-existence and The DDC inquired about the living Chief Education Officer participants for attending conditions of children, boarding and other officials of the social welfare provided a platform to the local brotherhood in a multi-cultural and department. populace from various religions and multi-religious society. (Nodal officer SVEEP) AH the SVEEP programme. the northlines 5 STATE Jammu | Wednesday| January 02| 2019 Secy Cooperatives unveils Project Dir GGC reviews ED organizes Cooperative Bank wall calendar status of pending complaints Nukkad Natak infrastructure and other the functioning of the schemes which are in departmental Grievance NL CORRESPONDENT made aware regarding Wing to ensure pipeline. JAMMU, JAN 01 various schemes of complaint/grievance The Secretary laid thrust Government and new on taking pragmatic steps redressal with a satisfactory response. To create mass awareness initiatives of the Excise for diversification form the against drug abuse among Department for traditional activities and Nodal Officers of the NL CORRESPONDENT present. switching over to priority concerned departments youth, Excise Department rehabilitation and welfare Lauding the layout and JAMMU, JAN 01 areas and formulating NL CORRESPONDENT Libraries & Research were exhorted to seriously today organized a of affected persons. custom design of the project proposals in such JAMMU, JAN 01 Department, Information & contemplate on the issues NukkadNatak (street Excise Range City Jammu Calendar, the speakers Secretary Cooperatives activities so that funding Public Relation Department reported by general public theatre) here at Rathana, South organised the play asserted that the Calendar and Tribal Affairs Abdul could be raised under To ensure prompt were present in the meeting. and coordinate citizen Bishnah. under the supervision of is aesthetically designed Majid Bhat today launched various schemes of the redressal of grievances, The meeting was informed friendly solutions at their and showcasing the The play was a part of a Deputy Excise the Jammu and Kashmir Government. Project Director J&K that Department of Culture own level for quality disposal seasonal outlook of the has received 14 grievances comprehensive action plan Commissioner Executive State Cooperative Bank On the occasion, Registrar Governor's Grievance Cell of genuine complaints and state apart from some and disposed one against Drug abuse and Jammu, S. Amarjeet Singh, wall calendar in the Cooperatives said that (JKGGC), Inam-ul-Haq grievances forwarded from images of significance. complaint, Culture Academy illicit liquor conceived by in collaboration with J&K auditorium of the concerted efforts are Siddiqui, today chaired a Governor's Grievance Cell. In his address, the Art & Languages received Excise Commissioner Academy of Art Culture Cooperative Complex underway to ensure meeting of nodal officers of Secretary highlighted that nine grievances and Inam-ul-Haq impressed Bantalab Jammu. Cooperatives regain its Jammu and Kashmir, Talat and Languages. the Cooperatives are on various government disposed six, while as upon the nodal officers to Registrar Cooperative past glory. Pervez Rohella. Also, present were ETO the path of revival, departments to review the Information & Public institutionalize the grievance Societies, M M Rehman Chairman, J&K State The play was aimed at City Range Jammu South particularly after the status of pending complaints Relation Department redressal mechanism at the Ghasi, Chairman, J&K Cooperative Bank also educating the youth Vinay Kumar, Inspector implementation of NCDC- received and forwarded by received 14 grievances and departmental level and State Cooperative Bank gave a resume of the funded schemes, RKVY the Cell. disposed eight of them, so upgrade the systems to cater regarding various social Excise, R.S Pura Bishnah Limited Srinagar, M S Dar, activities and progress of and introduction of new Nodal Officers of the far. to the pressing grievances and ill effects of drug Range Rajesh Sharma Additional Registrar, the Bank. He said as per schemes of financial departments including, The Project Director asked and demands of people on abuse and illicit liquor. along with panchayat Jammu, Joint Registrars its expansion programme, assistance like fencing of Department of Culture Civil the officers concerned with fast track mode. The People were also members of Rathana. besides senior officers and assets, repair and the Bank is shortly Secretariat, Cultural officials of the Cooperative renovation of existing inaugurating its branch in Academy Art & languages, Department were also Narwal Jammu. DDC for timely completion of MGNREGA works Advisor Sharma e-inaugurates ESDM 14000 youth to be trained in job-oriented IT courses in 2 yrs successful candidates. Advisor, Sharma also Advisor said the courses visited a Training Partner offered in the Information "Evergreen Educational Technology (IT) sector Trust" in Jammu and should necessarily interacted with the NL CORRESPONDENT took block-wise review of within 10 days besides that Fund Transfer Order generate requisite students undergoing the KATHUA, JAN 01 the works completed updating MIS regularly. and estimation of employment and avenues training there. for the youth which would Advisor appreciated the under the scheme and He said that MGNREGA is material required can be ensure their economic efforts of the Department of District Development directed the concerned to a demand-driven scheme, gauged well in advance emancipation. He further Information Technology and Commissioner, Rohit expedite and execute which aims at to uplift and the same can be said that it will go a long expressed the hope that Khajuria, today reviewed works within the set time poor villagers by projected through Project way in proper these initiatives will the physical and financial frame. He also called for providing them working Fund Management channelization of the certainly give a boost to achievements under abandoning those works days and development of System. energies of major chunk of employment in the MGNREGA in the district. which achieved negligible their areas. He also While sharing the details population and overcoming electronic manufacturing During the meeting with progress since their called for improving with DDC, ACD informed the problem of sector, as well as promote Engineers of Rural inception and asserted on coordination among Rural about PDs generated unemployment. self-employment. Development Department, submitting pending bills Development and during the current fiscal, Speaking on the occasion, Engineering wings to works taken up and NL CORRESPONDENT Technology Department is Secretary Information Mayor, Comm JMC visit garbage dumping site improve the overall completed by the JAMMU, JAN 01 expected to promote ESDM Technology, Saugat Biswas ecosystem, which will help said the J&K e-Governance efficiency in the execution department so far. imparted to increase the of development works. ACD, Sukhpal Singh, Advisor to Governor, Kewal unemployed youth to attain Agency (JaKeGA) which is strength of Rag pickers on He further exhorted that Executive Engineer Rural Kumar Sharma today skills in different NSQF the State Implementing the site to facilitate work bills of the previous Development, D K Bhatt, stressed on introduction of (National Skill Qualification Agency for the scheme had removal of reusable non- IT courses intune with the Framework) aligned recently invited financial year be AEEs and AEs attended applications from desirous bio degradable material as market requirements to courses. generated beforehand so the meeting. Out of the 82 training candidates for undergoing to reduce the quantity of increase employability of partners offering the the training in 24 different garbage to be handled at youth. courses in J&K, the courses with a target of DM imposes ban on The Advisor was speaking the landfill site. courses were launched in training over 5,500 at a function organized by The site incharge was asked more than 35 Training candidates in the current Department of Information to construct temporary Partners today. financial year and over bovine transportation Technology to e-inaugurate sheds for Shelter and Advisor interacted with 8,500 next fiscal. employment-linked Skill various Training Partners Biswas said the Training provide facilities of water, NL CORRESPONDENT except with the prior Development initiative - NL CORRESPONDENT garbage dumping site at over video-conference and Partners in J&K are electricity, etc. for the rag SAMBA, JAN 01 permission of Additional Electronic System Design JAMMU, JAN 01 Kot Bhalwal. During the also spoke to students affiliated with three Key pickers and ensure that they and Manufacturing (ESDM) visit, Mayor and District Magistrate/District undertaking the courses. Implementing Agencies take proper safety programme here today. The Chander Mohan Gupta, Commissioner, JMC District Magistrate Samba Magistrate, Samba," the During the interaction (KIAs) viz National Institute precautions by wearing like participating Training Mayor JMC, Pankaj planted a tree and today imposed a ban on order said. Advisor Sharma of Electronics & Partners were connected mask, gloves and caps etc the transportation of emphasized on the role of Information Technology Magotra, Commissioner, directed officers of JMC The order shall come into through video conference while handling garbage at the training partners in (NIELIT), Telecom Sector JMC along with Municipal for undertaking extensive bovine from the district in force with immediate effect during e-inauguration. site. On spot instructions tying up with local Skill Council (TSSC) & Veterinary Officer, Chief plantation along the exercise of the powers and shall remain in force The scheme implemented were given to the industries for providing Electronic Sector Skill Transport Officer, Health periphery of the dumping under Section 144 CrPC. for a period of two months by J&K e-Governance Engineering Wing to secure employment to the Council of India (ESSCI). Officer, JMC and other site to beautify the site. "No bovine animal such as (JaKeGA) of the Information the land by fencing the from the date of its officials visited the Instructions were also Cow, Ox, Calf, Buffalo etc. whole boundary to avoid issuance or till the same is be transported from against possible rescinded, whichever is Samba to other districts Action plan for BBBP, Khelo India encroachment. earlier. campaigns reviewed Performance of EPFO reviewed crores of defaulter money has been recovered in roots level by forming benefits of various out girl Childs with the Kashmir division while Rs. committees comprising schemes with the creation reason of dropping out 16 lacs from the defaulters all the line departments of 'ASHA Sammelan' for from school. Funds from have been recovered in with focus on women awaking the ASHA 'BetiBachao BetiPadhao' Jammu division. empowerment. Girl child workers regarding PC scheme will be utilised to achievers from different &PNDT act and to award fulfill the needs of these It was decided in the backgrounds will be the three ASHA workers dropout girl Childs. meeting that the action felicitated by these every months an incentive Ramesh kumar directed NL CORRESPONDENT While reviewing the against the defaulters be committees while to run the programme and the Rural development JAMMU, JAN 01 progress of digitization the expedited so that the highlighting the folk also under PC &PNDT to department for early chair was apprised that benefits of Provident Fund culture of the state in award cash prize of for completion of the Commissioner, Secretary out of 4.50 lac subscribers are extended in all the different awareness whistle blowers. Focusing Individual household Labour & Employment of EPFO, 3.5 lac organizations coverable programmes. on Institutional delivery as latrines especially women Department, Sourabh subscribers have been under the Act. Similarly, 9thof every corner stone to check sex headed households. He is Bhaghat toady chaired a digitized which include Meanwhile, the Sourabh Bhagat took a District wise month to be celebrated as ratio, DC directed the also directed the meeting to review the completion of digitization in 18 districts of the state review of pendency of PF a 'Ladli Diwas' at Panchyat health department to department for creations overall performance of level with showcase of felicitate the Primary except Jammu, Srinagar, claims and directed that of pink toilets. He also Employees Provident Fund women empowerment Health Centers and Samba and Pulwama. The the divisional head shall directed the Department of Organization (EPFO) schemes in collaboration Community Health digitization in the personally monitor the NL CORRESPONDENT the line departments in Food, Civil Supplies and including digitization of with ICDS and Education Centers of the district Consumer Affairs to issue remaining districts is settlement of cases JAMMU, JAN 01 convergence mode to bust subscribers records . department. He also which registers maximum nee ration cards with the expected to complete by strictly on first come first myths related the birth of The meeting was attended the end of January, 2019. directed the line number of institutional logo serve basis and complete District Development girl child. departments to celebrate deliveries. He also by Provident Fund The data digitization ofBetiBachaoBetiPadhao'. the pendency by the end of Commissioner, Ramesh He asked the Police the birth of every girl child directed the state Commissioner J&K, Bashir vendor was directed to He also directed the the financial year. Kumar today reviewed the department and other line at village levels on 9th of telecommunication Ahmad Khan, Director increase the manpower in Executive officers of The chair, while annual action plan of departments to ensure every month with company BSNL and health Finance Labour & the 4 incomplete districts municipalities to felicitate appreciating the efforts of 'BetiBachao BetiPadhao' strict implementation of distribution of health kits department to start a toll Employment Department to complete the task in PC & PNDT Act with the women scavengers Barkat Hussain Kaifi, Provident Fund and 'Khelo India' Schemes having a logo of'BetiBachao free number especially for stipulated time and in Commissioner for regular monitoring of all and to hold medical camps Additional Secretary case of failure it will be with the concerned line BetiPadhao' printed on it. rural and far flung areas completing the the screening centres and Ramesh Kumar directed for providing gynecological for their regular checkups. Mushtaq Ahmad and other penalized. departments. digitization, also directed update of birth register. the health department to advice to rural women. Later on reviewing the senior officers of the Briefing about the Citing the declining sex Focusing on 24th of progress of Khelo India Provident Fund all the officers on the spot ratio of girl child as a big mobilize the ASHA The District Development performance of the January as a national Programme, he directed Organization. to complete the assigned challenge and impediment workers to encourage Commissioner directed enforcement wing of the observance day for the girl the youth services and The representatives of tasks in stipulated period for the growth, the DC women folks for the education department organization, the Provident child, the DC emphasized sports department to hold DDV M/s Marg Software with dedication and emphasized for institutional deliveries, to conduct a full district Fund Commissioner on celebration of this school Olympiads at an solutions also attended the honesty for benefit of the collaborative efforts of all childcare service and avail survey to figure out drop- apprised that Rs. 1.12 important day at grass earliest. meeting. subscribers. 6 JAMMU |Wednesday, January 2, 2019 EDITORIAL Section 377 to adultery, Sabarimala to DAWN OF Triple Talaq — why the epic moments NEW HOPE! of 2018 seem to fade out in 2019 he New Year has dawned and we have entered 2019. If one sees it practically, it is just the Are we carrying a social hangover of judging people into the new year? A hangover Tdawn of another day, but the significance is that it has brought with it a new hope, optimism that will override the ground-breaking legal judgements we saw last year? and joy, for it marks the beginning of a fresh new year. Perhaps, this is the only event that is cel- BY SUCHARITA SEN court said that this prac- moments in 2018, we carry ebrated by people across the world, cutting across tice violates the fundamen- with us a hangover into boundaries, religious, linguistic and other barriers. e have now entered tal rights of Muslim women 2019. A hangover of judging This century will lose its teenage tag this year as 2019. Everyone is and there is no reconcilia- people, a hangover of strip- it will complete 19 come December. And, for those Win a mood to cel- tion thereafter. Bravo! ping women of their rights youth in India who are in the final years of their ebrate the festive season. The Muslim women to live with dignity, to pray. teenage, this year is crucial, as they will be cast- And why not — we have rejoiced outside the court A hangover of unsolved ing their first vote in the forthcoming Parliament more than one reason to and the clerics got into high-profile court cases. elections while in Jammu Kashmir they have to celebrate. heated debates on televi- We carry forward to participate in Assembly elections too. 2018 had seen many sion channels, screaming 2019 the burden of remain- Since they are going to choose the ones who success stories in sports, will rule the state and the country and decide their entertainment, economy, fate for the next five-six years (6 years for J&K politics and much more. Assembly), they need a lot of caution before doing But the year’s most epic their democratic duty. Past performance of parties stories were scripted and that were in power should be evaluated, promises directed by our very own should be analyzed and the worth of candidates Supreme Court. (both MP and prime ministerial; MLA and CM) The top court took some should be carefully scrutinized. It is not like shar- major decisions in 2018 — ing and commenting a post on WhatsApp, Facebook, some historic ones that What good is this win? Did women get to pray? Twitter or Instagram. Also, more and more youth would change the face of should come forward to take the political plunge, emerging India. And with as this country needs active contribution from its that, we were warming up the perverted society that addressed as the ‘weaker’ bitter protests. children. to the thought of an India we are remained as stub- sex. Lawmakers facing trial However, stay aloof from petty politics and paro- that is free of orthodox and born as earlier. The centuries’ old tra- for heinous offences were chial thoughts in the interest of the long cherished clumsy beliefs. In another historic dition that prohibited barred from contesting peace in our state. Make our elders (Parents & Or, so it seemed. judgement, the top court women between the age of elections. Not much needs siblings) happy and fulfill their aspirations and joy. In a landmark judge- quashed adultery as a 10 to 50 years from enter- to be discussed on this Save them from witnessing the agony of bloodshed. ment, the SC in September criminal offence. Section ing the Sabarimala temple because such high-profile Triple Talaq: As women rejoiced, clerics furiously With the New Year giving another 365 days, each day 2018 decriminalised homo- 497, that treated women in Kerala was lifted by the cases never see the light of debated the move on television. is meant to be spent with joy and purpose. There sexuality. This restored as properties of their hus- Supreme Court. Well, it the day — and these min- should be a fine balance between work and leisure, the faith of the LGBTIQ bands, was underlined by was definitely a victory of isters continue to be a part profession and family and duty and dreams. Life is community in the judi- the Supreme Court. But sorts — but were women of the regimen. their hearts out against ing a society unperturbed to live, with supporting family, rewarding work and cial system. Society was again, as a society, we con- allowed inside the sanc- The mother of them all the verdict. And even as and devoid of any human fun-loving friends. On 31 December 2019, each one expected to happily wake tinue to believe that section tum sanctorum after the — the Triple Talaq — came the verdict was being read emotions. of us should have beautiful memories that would up to this change and let 497 protects the sanctity of verdict? in the form of a judgement out in the Supreme Court, In 2019, we can only be cherished in the years to come. ‘them’ decide how they marriages. No. Despite many where the Supreme Court somewhere, some Muslim hope to break the shackles want to live their lives. What changed? efforts, women had to banned a very controver- woman was being sent of such decay and perhaps Happy New Year! But we failed. We just Nothing. return without darshan as sial Islamic practice of ‘Talaq, Talaq, Talaq’ on finally fly high — with a -Editor couldn’t stop judging them. Women are still their uphill task was met instant divorce and termed WhatsApp. truly open mind. More power to them, but being ill-treated and with intense violence and it unconstitutional. The Despite these epic (Courtesy: DailyO) ANALYSIS Intolerance in India: A Propaganda or Reality!- I India when he said that writer for his criticism to cinema during the last five had not died down and identified and arrested the terror plan. The mercy on the nation but get agi- that he was “alarmed” at the founder of Lingayat decades. The Government Shah shot yet another from both the communities petition was signed and tated with stray events of the rise in acts of intoler- Religion and idol worship of India honoured him with salvo triggering a far more for the murder of the police moved by some retired crimes elsewhere to blame ance in the “last six to eight in South, and allegedly he the Padma Shri and the contentious debate on 20 officer and cow slaughter. judges, leaders/sitting MPs the nation and particular months” in India, adding was involved in some prop- Padma Bhushan awards December. As anticipated, the of the left and left-centric political dispensation. that his wife Kiran Rao had erty dispute too. Later, the for his contributions to Karwan-e-Mohabbat, an Hornet’s nest stirred up political parties, members Incidentally, the cov- even suggested leaving the Hindi poet VP Tiwari, who Indian cinema and Indian alleged movement claim- by Shah has generated of the legal community, eted national award of BY DR. JAIPAL SINGH country. On one hand, he was also the president of audience have always ing chronicling hate crimes sharp reaction from politi- intellectuals, human rights the Padma Bhushan was was trolled with a barrage the Sahitya Akademi from endorsed and appreci- in the country, uploaded a cians as well as common activists and cinema art- bestowed on him in 2003 of criticism and insults on 2013 to 2018, blew the ated his work without any short video wherein Shah people. While the princi- ists like Naseeruddin Shah by the government of fisocial media; on the other lid off the Award Wapsi discrimination. Few days is seen talking as under: pal opposition party was and Mahesh Bhatt, arguing the same political party hand, he was joined and movement, stating that it back, he entered into an “I feel anxious for my prompt to endorse and finesses of legal jargon and which is indirectly being ffsupported by a section of was a politically motivat- ironical debate on social children because tomor- support Shah’s remarks, outlets in Memon’s favour. targeted by him now on politicians, filmmakers, ed campaign organized by media on 18 December row if a mob surrounds some leaders in the ruling After the mercy petition the election eve. His real writers, scientists, art- Marxist-leaning writers to hitting currently the most them and asks them dispensation reacted by was rejected by the Presi- intent in raising aforesaid ists and others turning out defame the Modi govern- popular and success- whether they are Hindu calling it unnecessary and dent, a 3-judges Supreme controversies is still not against the ruling dispen- ment in the run-up to the ful cricketer Virat Kohli, or Muslim, they will have motivated. A senior Pro- Court bench was made to clear as some celebrities sation in the country. This Bihar Assembly election, simultaneously adding a no answer… The poison ducer and Director from hear a fresh appeal after and influential people do climaxed into the opposi- and he indeed lost elec- jibe that he had no inten- has spread; it will be very Bollywood said that Shah the mid-night by the same it just to hog limelight he Jinn of intolerance tion led agitation to dis- tion. Tiwari even cited tion of leaving the country: difficult to put this genie has spoken his heart and activists before Memon’s while others to further the which was last set credit the Central Govern- exchanged text messages, “Virat K is not only back into the bottle… he has not said anything hanging although earlier interests of their ideology Tloose in 2015 after ment and several awards letters etc in support of his the world’s best bats- There’s complete freedom wrong. A prominent ruling during the day the same or in support of favourite Narendra Modi became being selectively returned claim. man but also the world’s to take the law into one’s party leader retorted that bench had already heard social or political dispen- Prime Minister of India mainly citing rising intol- Unfortunately, this is worst behaved player. His own hands. In some areas Shah has also joined the and dismissed the appeal. sation. In the instant case, in the NDA Government erance in the country. Two the stark reality in India: cricketing brilliance pales we see the killing of a cow gang in slandering the There was not even murder of a police officer in May 2014, was corked cases quoted at the time many award winning writ- beside his arrogance and receiving more impor- country where 80% Hindus an iota of doubt about was involved and it is well back in the bottle but not were the Dadri lynching ers, artists, players etc. bad manners. And I have tance than the lynching gave him celebrity status the involvement of Yakub known that the police and before taking a heavy toll in Ghaziabad, UP linked have political leanings and no intention of leaving the of a police officer… These never questioning or Memon in the conspiracy security forces handle in terms of looming contro- with the cow slaughter and ideologies, earn name and country by the way.” matters do not scare me; caring about his religion. and execution of the crime such cases with utmost versy, disparage and com- beef-eating and the assas- fame under the patron- It is not clear what was they make me angry. And He earned name, fame and as also his continued con- vigour and sometimes with munal disharmony. The sination of the scholar and age of their political men- the dire need or compul- I want that every right- wealth but now has joined tact and cooperation with vengeance. Immediate omen shows that the Jinn writer MM Kalburgi by two tors and perhaps return sion for this unsolicited thinking person should feel the conspiracy to slander the Pakistani ISI till July action was taken against is eager to come out again unknown assailants posing the favour back when so remark when the Indian angry, not scared. This is the country. It is true that 1994 yet his sympathizers the accused of the alleged and, with some individu- as students. required. Pronounced captain and lead bats- our home; who dares to none in the country has were more enamored with murder leading to several als and groups appearing The net outcome of the intellectuals and liberals man is engaged with Aus- evict us from here?” ever questioned his home his conduct and coopera- arrests and, as it appears, eager to set it loose now events was that the coun- have their own influence sies midway through the (Relevant text trans- or threatened him to evict tion with the investigating an in-depth investiga- that the next General try and present political on the contemporary soci- Team’s Australia tour and lated from spoken Hindi/ from where he stands. agencies after his arrest. tion has pointed a con- Elections are soon due in regime received adverse ety through their role and was it really necessary to Urdu) Shah’s current anger Ironically, even some emi- spiracy in cow-slaughter a few months’ time. The publicity and flak nation- contribution to the arts, make it more provocative Shah’s outburst was or fear reminds me of an nent people associated leading to arrest of more strange paradox of the ally and internationally. literature and other fields, by adding salt “…have no apparently in response episode in July 2015 when with judiciary also tend suspects. In such a sce- Indian nationality is that As many as thirty-nine and exercise a vast influ- intention of leaving the to a recent incident in he actively pursued and to forget or ignore that nario, the locus standi of the pseudo-secular and novelists, essayists, play- ence as common people country by the way.” It is Bulandshahr, UP wherein signed a mercy petition the judgment about the Shah itself is questionable pseudo-liberal individu- wrights and poets had largely take them as unbi- unbelievable that Shah, if after recovering cow car- to the President of India quantum of punishment of when he makes allegation als camouflaged as true returned their Sahitya ased and accomplished he has little interest in the casses in the nearby field, for Yakub Menon who a convict is based on the “killing of a cow is receiv- secularists and liberals Akademi awards citing torchbearers. Then there game, would not be aware the agitated villagers gath- was convicted and sen- sustained evidences, grav- ing more importance than play this dirty game to that the Akademi “kept is no dearth of individuals, of the mind game and pres- ered to protest against the tenced death penalty for ity and circumstances of the lynching of a police earn name and fame, some silent” when their freedom organizations and commu- sure tactics that Austra- illegal cow slaughter on 3 his role and participation the crime and not merely officer.” religious communities and of expression was “under nities which on one hand lian players traditionally December 2018. The agita- in Mumbai blasts of 1993 the conduct of the cornered To be Continued...... groups earn dividends, the attack” in the backdrop of constantly pose as if they employ inside and outside tion escalated in riot lead- which claimed 257 lives accused. Later his death political parties actually the murder of the fellow are being victimized while field against the rival team ing to on the spot death and 713 injuries of inno- was publicized as a politi- harvest the crop while the writer Kalburgi and the simultaneously engage as well as Virat’s match- of a police officer and a cent civilians on a single cal hanging by the same (The Author is retired common man bears the “communal” atmosphere with anti-India and anti- ing skill, responses and civilian youth. The issue day. His death penalty was people. When the heart of ICS officer having varied brunt and loss. in the country following the government campaign. fan-following as also the attracted more publicity upheld by the highest court such secularists, liberals interests in sports, litera- In 2015, it had started Dadri lynching. These kill- What is the Recent popularity of cricket in and controversy after it of India after due hearing of and intellectuals throbs for ture, art and culture. He with a few isolated com- ings were linked by them Controversy About? India. One may ponder was politicized through the his appeal and subsequent people like Memon, who also had a brief stint as a munal incidents but the to right-wing activists Naseeruddin Shah is a either way about Shah’s intervention of the opposi- review petition. The mas- will stand and wipe tears Lecturer in a post gradu- real spark was the Bolly- and organizations though noted and accomplished intent but for sure, it nei- tion parties. Investigation termind of this terrorist of a thousand families of ate institution. Currently, wood actor Aamir Khan’s the later investigation did film and stage actor who ther worked nor generated revealed a far greater con- attack was Dawood Abra- thus died and injured? he is engaged in Advisor comments during a jour- not establish this. Cer- has been equally suc- enough interest or heat in spiracy of inciting commu- ham and his accomplices Also people like Shah do capacity with a Central nalism awards ceremony tain groups were known cessful in the Indian the media. Notwithstand- nal violence in the area and Memon brothers actually not appear afraid or angry Autonomous Body and a on rising intolerance in to oppose the deceased parallel and commercial ing, the din of controversy several people have been facilitated and executed with those inflicting terror Public Enterprise.)

(Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal opinions of the writers. The information, facts or opinions appearing in the articles do not reflect the views of The Northlines and it does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same). the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Wednesday| January 02| 2019 DDC holds public darbar Exposure tour for artisans flagged off Weather advisory issued NL CORRESPONDENT higher reaches of Kashmir, being sent on this remove all roadside SRINAGAR, JAN 01 Ladakh and Hilly areas of encroachments to ensure exposure tour to learn the Jammu most likely to use of new age hassle-free and smooth As per the communication receive moderate snowfall movement of vehicles and technologies to improve received from Indian during 4th and 5th January pedestrians in the town. the production and quality Meteorological Centre, with the possibility of The delegation also of these products. Rambagh, Srinagar, heavy snowfall in isolated demanded supply of She said state artisans are Divisional Commissioner places. In addition to it, there will be a significant adequate drinking water skillful, but they lack Kashmir Baseer Ahmad facility to residents. fall in day temperature NL CORRESPONDENT electricity, adequate marketing strategy. Hina Khan today issued a The DDC after listening to and a slight rise in night BUDGAM, JAN 01 potable drinking water Bhat assured that the weather advisory various public demands temperature. facilities, macadamization Board will help them by according to which a spell directed concerned Accordingly, Deputy The District Development of roads, development of creating a marketing of moderate rain or snow Commissioners of lanes and by-lanes, officers to ensure prompt Commissioner Budgam, Dr strategy to sell their is expected at widespread Kashmir Division adequate irrigation water and speedy redressal of Syed SehrishAsgar today the issues raised during products. places of Jammu, Kashmir including Leh and Kargil supply, better health and and Ladakh regions with conducted a public darbar the darbar. The DDC NL CORRESPONDENT Ministry of MSME She added that it is have been asked to advise at SDM office Beerwah and education facilities, possibility of heavy improvement in HT, LT instructed concerned to SRINAGAR, JAN 01 Government of India and disheartening that the Rs people not to venture in took first hand appraisal of snowfall in isolated placed power transmission lines remove roadside technical agencies Craft 4000 crore exports of avalanche prone areas public grievances and with maximum intensity in various areas of encroachments in Magam Vice Chairperson (VC) development Institute and Kashmir art have come during this period. The and spread on 4th and 5th demands. Beerwah, renovation work and ensure the Jammu and Kashmir Sheri Kashmir University done and it needs to be concerned Deputy During the durbar, various January and gradual of Town Hall Beerwah, development of better road Khadi and Village of Agricultural Sciences revived immediately. Commissioners are public deputations decrease thereafter. construction of lavatory connectivity across Industries Board (KVIB) Dr (SKUAST) Kashmir. Dr Bhat said that the KVIB directed to activate their including Traders Beerwah. According to details, this control rooms and ensure complex at Beerwah. HinaShafi Bhat today During the tour, the will provide platform to Federation Beerwah, Stressing on prompt weather system may lead that the snow clearance Raising issues related to flagged off a group of artisans will have first- the artisans, adding that Developmental Forum health facilities, a delivery of services to disruption of surface equipment is placed at artisans on 10-day hand experience of better they need to make better Beerwah and Youth Forum delegation from Khag area including uninterrupted and air transportation like proper places for snow Beerwah and other exposure tour to use of new technologies to National Highway demanded a gynaecologist power supply, drinking use of what they learn clearance in respect of delegations from Beerwah, Rajasthan. rejuvenate their respective (Srinagar-Jammu, Mughal be posted at PHC Khag for water facilities and better from these units outside their districts as per the Khag and Magam areas, The CEO KVIB was also trades. Road) etc. Furthermore, better maternity facilities health services to the the state. snow clearance plan. senior citizens and many present at the flag off Meanwhile, the VC KVIB to female patients. It also public, the DDC directed respected locals called ceremony of the exposure said that Kashmir in demanded that a vacant the concerned officers to upon the DDC and raised principal post at HSS Khag tour organized under known all over the world Cheques distributed among labourers execute all pending their demands. be filled up at the earliest. Scheme of Fund for for producing finest The issues raised by the developmental works and A delegation from Magam, Regeneration of quality of shawls, crewels, under various schemes deputations and demanded anti- ensure contractors do individuals include Traditional Industries honey and other products. encroachment drive be meet time deadlines to The ADC urged the uninterrupted supply of (SFURTI) sponsored by She said the artisans are launched in the town to complete works. labourers to get registered in the department which is prerequisite for availing Tashi inaugurates language script course benefit of welfare schemes meant for the labour class. He impressed upon the script which is the actual address spoke about the officials to conduct script of their mother initiatives of CIBS towards awareness programs for tongue. the promotion and the labour class to enroll Er Tashi said that it is preservation of the E-gay them with the department through language that the script. He highlighted the and avail benefits. He also identity of an individual importance of mother NL CORRESPONDENT Assistant Labour and a community is tongue and vernacular asked concerned officers BANDIPORA, JAN 01 Commissioner Bandipora, to clear all pending cases ascertained and script is expressions in imparting Ashaq Hussain Bhat was the medium to preserve knowledge in any field. on priority. Additional Deputy also present on the and promote it in its true Among other who were On the occasion, ALC Commissioner Bandipora occasion along with the Ashaq Hussain Bhat said NL CORRESPONDENT LAHDC Kargil in present on the occasion. essence and to pass on to present on the occasion Zahoor Ahmad Mir on concerned officers and that Rs 2.05 lakh were collaboration with the The Executive Councillor the posterity. included a number of KARGIL, JAN 01 Tuesday distributed beneficiaries. Central Institute of in his address, while The EC also called upon district officers, prominent provided in favour of the cheques among the The ADC distributed next of kin of a deceased Executive Councillor for Buddhist Studies (CIBS) appreciating the initiative the participants to show writers, scholars and cheques amounting to Rs labourers under various labour, while Rs 2 lakh Tourism and Culture Er Leh. of CIBS for holding the free keen enthusiasm and poets and a large number 4.05 lakh under among the interest in different schemes of the were given to several Punchoq Tashi today Director CIBS Prof script course at Kargil of cultural and literary eligible labourers under sessions of the course so enthusiasts. department of Labour and workers ailing from inaugurated week-long Konchoq Wangdu, expressed optimism that it various schemes. that they are able to Pertinently more than 150 Employment. chronic disease. free basic course on Research Officer CIBS Dr will go a long way in Kunchok Rigzin and enlightening the speakers acquire as much as participants shall be Purgi/Balti/Bhoti/Ladakhi Course Coordinator and of Purgi and Balti knowledge on the scripting imparted training on the script E-Gay here at Implementation of SSA reviewed Copy Editor RNU, AIR, languages residing in patterns of E-Gay. scripting patterns of E- Language Center. Kargil Anayat Ali were Kargil about the E-Gay Director CIBS Prof Gay during the week long The course is organized by Konchoq Wangdu in his programme. NL CORRESPONDENT Construction of lavatories in newly up- JAMMU, JAN 01 graded schools, conduct of inquiry into reported construction of mud brick Status of departmental Progress on developmental works reviewed Chairman Jammu and Kashmir structure of new girls' hostel, and timely Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali, conduct of tenders for ensuring execution court cases reviewed NL CORRESPONDENT today chaired a meeting to take stock of of works were also discussed. KUPWARA, JAN 01 the overarching literacy programme- The officers assured the Chairman LC Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan in the Kargil that all the concerns would be prioritized and it will be ensured that before the District Development district of the Ladakh region. opening of the schools after winter Commissioner Khalid The meeting attended by State Project vacations all the discussed issues are Jahangir today reviewed Director, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan, Arun sorted out. the progress on various Manhas and State Coordinator Pedagogy Manhas informed Chairman LC that the developmental projects Nazir Ahmad Reshi held threadbare amount for study tour has been already discussions regarding upgradation of undertaken by different enhanced and gave on spot direction to schools, conduct of training programmes executing agencies in the Coordinator SSA for ensuring that the at Kargil, enhancement of the study tours district. first batch of students from High and lighting etc. Kupwara. He took a of the students, provision of furniture for The DDC inspected the Higher Secondary schools are taken for NL CORRESPONDENT While presenting Legal The DDC also reviewed the thorough review of the newly up-graded schools, provision of construction work on new study tour during winter vacations. SRINAGAR, JAN 01 cases progress reports, the pace of work on the facilities being provided to funds for construction of boundary wall building of Government Regarding the complaints of use of mud Conservator of Forests construction of Hostel the patients. He was for newly up-graded schools, approval for Women's College Salkoot, bricks in hostel building for girls, Chief Conservator of Forests Srinagar Circle Irfan Ali building. He directed for briefed by the concerned creation of supporting staff for newly whereat he directed the rationalization of tender process and Shah, informed the the construction of fencing CMO about the same. established girls hostel as per MHRD (CCF) Kashmir Farooq concerned authorities to conduct of training programmes at Kargil, statement of facts has been norms and Gillani today reviewed speed up the pace of work wall around the hostel. He Manhas assured that he will personally filed in all the ten pending enhancement status of various legal cases to make it functional for also directed the concerned look into it and make sure that there is no contempt cases pertaining DDC reviews power scenario of MMER. pending before various next academic session. He agencies to speed up the compromise in the execution of works. to Srinagar Circle. He Courts pertaining to also directed for pace of work for the timely informed that all the cases NL CORRESPONDENT problem in the town. He Kashmir Region. completing the project by completion of the project. are rigorously KUPWARA, JAN 01 also took a comprehensive Preparations for national During the meeting, CCF 15th January, making Meanwhile, the DDC followed/contested in the review of the work on other stressed upon Forest available all basic facilities inspected the finishing vital projects spearheaded Courts to avoid adverse District Development Officers to prioritize the including bathrooms, work of District Hospital by the PDD under various sanitation campaign reviewed orders. Commissioner Kupwara, disposal of cases pending in schemes including The meeting was also Khalid Jahangir today various Courts. He directed RAPDRP, IPDS, PMDP, NL CORRESPONDENT Survekhshan 2019. They were attended by Conservator convened a meeting of PDD for timely filing of statement Rs 8800 fine recovered DDUJY, Subghaya etc. SRINAGAR, JAN 01 directed to carry out rigorous South Kashmir Tawheed authorities to review of facts/replies and make all Moreover, the DDC directed IEC campaigning during the Ahmad Deva, DFOs of overall power scenario and efforts to get the legal cases for ensuring the supply of Director, Urban Local Bodies ensuing week with maximum various forest divisions, all from erring traders the status of ongoing and contempt petitions electricity to the un- Kashmir today reviewed the public participation involving Law Officers including Law development works carried disposed of to avoid adverse electrified villages of preparation for national all sections of the society by Officers of Chief Conservator out by the department orders. KeranuptoMandiyan village sanitation campaign, Swachh conducting road shows, of Forests office. under different schemes in within the next 3 weeks, Survekhshan 2019, seminars, installation of the district. hoarding banner. under the centrally commencing from 4th of On the occasion, the DDC The CEOs/EOs of municipal sponsored Saubghaya January 2019. Sankoo delegation inquired about the institutions which have yet to scheme. He also impressed The meeting was attended by availability, demand and attain status of Open Defection upon the concerned all CEOs/EOs of ULBK and position of power supply in Free (ODF) were directed to authorities for providing Danish Mushtaq from Ministry the district. It was informed ensure getting their Municipal calls on CEC sustained power supply to of Housing and Urban Affairs. that uninterrupted power Institutions certified as ODF. the educational institutions The Director impressed upon supply for 13 hours in The participating CEOs/EOs NL CORRESPONDENT at Hazratbal. Over sixty in the district. concerned to ensure that all NL CORRESPONDENT number of significant metered areas and 8 hours were also instructed to strive SRINAGAR, JAN 01 establishments including It was also informed that the towns of Kashmir Division KARGIL, JAN 01 developmental issues, in unmetered areas is being for achieving the status of meat, milk shops, bakers, certain projects in Lolab get good ranking in the Swachh grievances and demands provided by the ODF+ and ODF ++. A joint team of enforcement restaurants, provisional department. area are in the final phases A delegation from Sankoo pertaining to PHE, Health, wing of Food Civil Supplies stores, vegetable and fruit Meanwhile, the DDC of completion. These Block led by Councillor Education, Irrigation and LMD books 27 erring traders and Consumer Affairs sellers, medical shops and reviewed the progress of projects are likely to Aga Syed Ahmad Razvi Flood Control, land provide power supply to NL CORRESPONDENT (FCS&CA) and Legal diagnostic labs were work on 10MVA receiving called on the Chairman compensation cases and checked. station which is being those villages recently BANDIPORA, JAN 01 Metrology Department Department of Legal Metrology (LMD) on Monday and Chief Executive other related issues etc. During the inspection, some constructed under centrally connected to the grid, (LMD) recovered Rs 8800 including Murii, Manigah, conducted marketing checking in various markets of Councillor Kargil Feroz The CEC gave a patient shopkeepers were found sponsored PMDP-Urban fine from erring programme in Kupwara Kalaroos and Batnard. the district and booked several erring traders. Ahmed Khan at Council hearing to all issues raised selling expired food items, shopkeepers for violation of town. He stressed upon the The DDC also stressed According to the department, a team headed by Secretariat here today. by the delegation and underweight packages and rules. concerned authorities to upon arranging buffer stock Assistant Controller Legal Metrology conducted market Executive Engineer PHE assured their fulfillment by violating other laws. The checking in Bandipora, Sumbal, and Hajin areas and The team headed by gear up the pace of work on of transformers and and PDD were also taking them up with the erring shopkeepers were the said project adding that upgradation of receiving booked 27 traders for violation of Legal Metrology laws. Deputy Director, FCS&CA present in the meeting. concerned departments in penalized with Rs 8800 on the station will help in stations within a stipulated A fine of Rs.10,600 was also recovered from the conducted market checking The delegation raised a a phased manner. the spot. mitigating the power time. violators. 8 the northlines FOODS Jammu | Wednesday | Jan 02 | 2019 5 low-cal recipes to try this weekend

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They and Type-II diabetes? slip in Or that it could 9 JAMMU |Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Decision on Ram Temple India to welcome Ordinance only after Supreme Court 69,944 babies on New verdict, says Narendra Modi Year’s Day: UNICEF New Delhi:India would In 2017, about 1 mil- New Delhi: Prime Min- Petitions have been years have tried their best welcome as many as lion babies died the day ister Narendra Modi on filed in the Supreme Court to stall a solution to this 69,944 babies on New they were born, and 2.5 Tuesday made it clear for day-to-day hearing in (Ayodhya) issue,” Modi Year’s Day, the highest in million in just their first that any decision on bring- the case. said. the world, the UNICEF said month of life. Among those ing an Ordinance on Ram The Prime Minister was Targeting the Con- on Tuesday. children, most died from temple in Ayodhya can be asked why an Ordinance gress, he said it should India would be followed preventable causes such considered only after the cannot be promulgated “not create obstacles” by China which would wel- let’s all make a resolu- as premature birth, com- judicial process gets over. to facilitate Ram temple and should let the judicial come 44,940 babies, the tion to fulfill every right of plications during delivery, In an interview, Modi construction when a simi- process to take its own United Nations Interna- every child, starting with and infections like sepsis also suggested that the lar step was taken to ban course. “Don’t weigh it tional Children’s Emergen- the right to survive,” said and pneumonia, a viola- judicial process was being instant triple talaq. in political terms,” Modi cy Fund said in a report. In Charlotte Petri Gornitzka, tion of their basic right to slowed down because Con- In response, Modi said, said, addressing the Con- Nigeria, 25,685 babies will UNICEF Deputy Executive survival, the UNICEF said. gress lawyers were cre- “the triple talaq Ordinance gress. be born, it added. Director. An estimated 3,95,072 ating “obstacles” in the Recently, there has been Asked whether the gov- was brought after the “I beseech the Con- The year 2019 also “We can save millions of babies, including 69,944 Supreme Court. a renewed pitch within ernment could consider Supreme Court verdict, in gress, for the sake of marks the 30th anniver- babies if we invest in train- babies in India, will be “We have said in our the party as well as by issuing an Ordinance on the light of Supreme Court national peace and amity, sary of the adoption of ing and equipping local born around the world BJP manifesto that a solu- its sister organisations Ram temple, the Prime verdict.” He was referring they should stop its law- the Convention on the health workers so that on New Year’s Day, the tion would be found to in the Sangh Parivar for Minister pointed out that to the Supreme Court’s yers from stalling this Rights of the Child, which every newborn is born into UNICEF said. this issue under the ambit expediting the process of the matter is before the ruling in 2017, banning the (Ayodhya issue) in the UNICEF will be commem- a safe pair of hands,” she Of those, a quarter of the Constitution,” the construction of the temple. Supreme Court and pos- practice of instant triple court,” he added. orating with worldwide added. will be born in South Asia Prime Minister said about The Sangh Parivar sibly in the final stages. talaq among the Muslims. The Prime Minister said events throughout the The report also noted alone, it added. the Ram temple matter organisations and BJP’s “Let the judicial process Subsequently, the govern- all lawyers, including the year. that on January 1 around Pakistan (15,112 babies) when asked whether the ally Shiv Sena have be over. After the judicial ment issued an Ordinance Congress ones, should Under the convention, the world, families will has been placed fourth in Ram Mandir issue had expressed unhappiness process is over, whatever and brought a Bill in Par- jointly head to the court governments committed welcome countless Alexan- the list and Bangladesh been relegated as merely over the delay in resolving will be our responsibility liament. The Bill has been and ensure that there is to, among other things, ders and Ayeshas, Zixuans (8,428 babies) eighth. an emotive issue for the the matter and there are as the government, we are passed by the Lok Sabha an early judicial verdict. take measures to save and Zainabs, but in several Globally, around 18 per BJP. demands for promulgating ready to make all efforts,” and is before the Rajya “In the court, Congress every child by providing countries, many babies will cent of total baby births The BJP, as articulated an Ordinance, similar to he added. The matter is Sabha. lawyers, who are creating good quality healthcare, not even be named as they are estimated to take in its manifesto, wants the one issued on instant slated to be heard by the “Nobody can deny that obstacles, should stop. Let the UNICEF said. would not make it past place in India only, said the building of a majestic triple talaq, to facilitate Supreme Court on Janu- those sitting in the gov- the judicial process take “This New Year Day, their first day. report. Ram temple in Ayodhya. construction of a temple. ary 4. ernments in the last 70 its own course,” he said.

Polling for Centre approves renaming Triple talaq Bill hits RS wall Ramgarh Assembly seat in Rajasthan to of Allahabad as Prayagraj New Delhi:The conten- issue, the House failed to mittee. He accused the the Rajya Sabha Anand be held on Jan 28 tious triple talaq Bill, transact any significant government of breaking Sharma said: “It is the New Delhi:A fortnight 4 on ‘Maha Shivaratri’. try considers the proposals passed by the Lok Sabha business during the day. the tradition of sending government which is Jaipur:The polling for ahead of the ‘Kumbh Mela’, The Central Govern- of name change according last week, hit a roadblock The House was adjourned Bills to select committees doing politics. Nobody the Ramgarh Assembly the Centre has approved ment has given consent to to the existing guidelines in in the Rajya Sabha today for the day amid din over for scrutiny before these is opposing the Bill. Let seat in Alwar district will the renaming of Allahabad the renaming of at least 25 consultations with agencies as Congress-led Opposi- the issue to meet again on became a law. there be legislative scru- be held on January 28. as Prayagraj as sought by towns and villages across concerned. tion insisted on sending Wednesday. Minister of State for tiny.” Its official notification the Uttar Pradesh Gov- the country in the past one It gives its approval to it to the House Select Earlier in the day, the Parliamentary Affairs Prasad responded, would be made by the ernment, officials said on year. The renaming pro- the change of name of any Committee for further House was adjourned Vijay Goel said the gov- saying: “This Bill is very CEC on January 3. Tuesday. posal of UP’s Faizabad dis- place after taking no-objec- scrutiny, which the gov- twice, first in the morn- ernment was ready for a important. We want to The Election Commis- The decision came more trict as Ayodhya is yet to tions from the Ministry of ernment did not agree ing following protests discussion on the issue discuss it here and are sion had decided to post- than two months after the be received from the state Railways, Department of to. by AIADMK mem- and accused the Con- ready to listen to any sug- pone the poll following the state government, headed government. Posts and Survey of India. Even as the govern- bers over the Cauvery gress of creating hurdles gestion. Even after bring- death of BSP candidate by Chief Minister Yogi A proposal to rename These organisations have ment pressed for a dis- issue. in the passage of the ing the ordinance, there Laxman Choudhary, on Adityanath, took the deci- West Bengal as ‘Bangla’ is to confirm that there is no cussion on the Muslim In the afternoon, the legislation. have been incidents of November 29. sion to rename the historic pending as the Ministry of such city, town or village in Women (Protection of House again saw adjourn- He said the Congress triple talaq till yester- The BSP candidate can city as Prayagraj. External Affairs is under- their records with a name Rights on Marriage) Bill, ment for 15 minutes soon had already supported day. It is a question of now file the nomination The Central Govern- stood to have expressed its similar to the proposed 2018, which was tabled by after the Bill was tabled. the Bill in the Lok Sabha gender equality... We want papers between January ment has given its consent reservation over the new one. Minister for Law and Jus- Leader of Opposition in earlier and the party t o d i s c u s s a n d p a s s t h e 3 and 11, Chief Election for renaming of Allahabad name, as it sounds similar For changing the name tice Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Rajya Sabha Ghulam with its other partners Bill.” Officer Anand Kumar said as Prayagraj about 10 days to Bangladesh. of a village or town or a a united Opposition led by Nabi Azad said the Bill were only playing poli- Deputy Chairman Har- on Tuesday. ago, a Home Ministry offi- A decision in this regard city, an executive order is the Congress insisted on required further scrutiny, tics on the issue, which ivansh said: “I want to All other candidates cial said. is expected soon as the needed. The renaming of a sending the draft law to a claiming more than half of was important for ensur- run the House. We have who had filed their papers The ‘Kumbh Mela’ in general election in the state requires amendment select committee. the members of the House ing the rights of married agreed for a holiday in November 2018 will be Prayagraj will start on Janu- neighbouring country con- of the Constitution with a Amid a stalemate belonging to several par- Muslim women. tomorrow. The members valid for contesting. ary 15 on ‘Makar Sankranti’ cluded on Sunday. simple majority in Parlia- between the government ties had demanded that it Hitting back, deputy should allow the House to The polling was held in and will conclude on March The Union Home Minis- ment. and Opposition over the be sent to a select com- leader of the Congress in function today.” 199 out of the 200 Assem- bly constituencies on December 7. Sudhir Bhargava Cong win in panchayat polls vindication takes oath as Andhra Pradesh, Telangana get separate high courts of his govt’s policies: Capt Modi, Rahul Chief Information Hyderabad:Over four years after nand Kumar Shavili, T. Amarnath Chandigarh:Punjab condoles Kader Commissioner the bifurcation that led to the creation Goud. Chief Minister Capt Ama- of Telangana, the High Courts that President Ram Nath Kovind had rinder Singh on Tuesday Khan’s demise New Delhi:Sudhir Bhar- served the two states was on Tuesday last week issued orders for a separate hailed the sweeping Con- New Delhi:Prime Min- gava took oath as the chief split into independent High Courts to High Court of Andhra Pradesh. gress victory in the just- ister Narendra Modi information commissioner serve each state. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N concluded panchayat and Congress President in the Central Information Governor E S L Narasimhan Chandrababu Naidu called it a “his- polls in the state as a vic- Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday Commission (CIC) on Tues- administered the oath of office to toric day”. “I am very happy legal tory of democracy and a recalled the unique sense day, a statement issued by Acting Chief Justice C Praveen Kumar administration is beginning in the vindication of his govern- paganda unleashed by of humour of veteran actor Rashtrapati Bhavan said. and 13 other judges at a function held state today. With the inauguration of ment’s policies. the Opposition parties” Kader Khan, who passed Bhargava was admin- in the twin cities Amravati and Vijay- that include Justices C. Praveen the high court, the state bifurcation The Chief Minister also against the Congress gov- away after a prolonged ill- istered the oath of office awada. Kumar, S.V. Bhatt, A.V. Sesha Sai, process has come to an end, barring congratulated the people ernment, the voters came ness. by President Ram Nath Earlier in the day before flying Dama Seshadri Naidu (presently distribution of assets,” he said. of Punjab for ensuring out in large numbers to Khan, 81, died Monday Kovind at a ceremony in to Vijaywada, Governor Narsimhan working on transfer as judge, Kerala As the temporary building to a largely peaceful poll, cast their vote. at a hospital in Canada. His Rashtrapati Bhavan, it administered the oath of office to High Court), Justice M. Seetharama accommodate the high court in the in which a whopping He said the people of last rites will be performed said. Chief Justice Justice Thottathil Bhas- Murti, U. Durga Prasad Rao, T. Sunil state capital here was not ready yet, 80.38% of the eligible Punjab were no longer in Canada. Bhargava was working karan Nair Radhakrishnan as the Chowdary, M. Satyanarayana Murthy, the state government converted chief voters exercised their willing to be misled by the “Kader Khan ji bright- as the Information Com- first Chief justice of Telangana High G. Shyam Prasad, J. Uma Devi, N. minister’s camp office in Vijayawada franchise. canards being spread by ened the screen with his missioner in the CIC. Court at Hyderabad. Judges were also Balayogi, T. Rajani, D.V.S.S. Somaya- into ad-hoc court premises. Of the 13,276 booths these parties. stupendous acting skills Former IFS officer Yas- administered oath of offices at both julu K. Vijaya Lakshmi and M. Ganga The Supreme Court had on Monday where polling was held, The wave in favour and lightened it thanks hwardhan Kumar Sinha, Hyderabad and Amravati. Rao. refused to take up for immediate hear- repoll had been declared of the Congress, which to his unique sense of the then chairperson of With this the total number of High The remaining judges who will ing a petition filed by Andhra Pradesh in a mere 14, the Chief started in Punjab with the humour. He was also a pro- Central Board of Indirect Courts functioning in the country has work in Telangana High Court are: Lawyers’ Association for postponing Minister pointed out, Assembly polls held last lific screenwriter, associ- Taxes and Customs (CBIC) risen to 25. Till now, the high court Justices P.V. Sanjay Kumar, M.S. Ram- the shifting of High Court to Amara- lauding the security year and was manifest ated with many memorable Vanaja N Sarna, former at Hyderabad had been functioning achandra Rao, Justice A . Rajasheker vati till the construction of High Court forces for maintaining law in the recent elections in films. Saddened by his IAS officer Neeraj Kumar as the common high court for both Reddy, P. Naveen Rao, Challa Kodan- building was completed there. The and order. various states across the demise. Condolences to his Gupta and the then law Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. daram, B. Siva Sankara Rao, Dr Sha- Supreme Court will take up the peti- He said that unde- country, was evidently family and admirers,” the secretary Suresh Chandra Andhra Pradesh has got 16 judges meem Akther, P. Keshava Rao, Abhi- tion for hearing on Wednesday. terred by the “false pro- going strong, the CM said. Prime Minister tweeted. have recently been chosen “I am sorry to hear as information commis- about the demise of noted sioners in the CIC, officials HIV blood transfusion case: Madras HC directs autopsy be recorded on video actor Kader Khan Ji. I offer said. If farmer dies, Bengal my deepest condolences to Sinha is a 1981-batch to pay family Rs 2 lakh Madurai:The Madras at the GRH in the pres- not to use his blood, it had his condition was normal. his family, friends and fans Indian Foreign Service High Court has ordered ence of two assistant already been transfused But, on December 30, he all around the world,” (retired) officer who was Kolkata:The West Bengal tomorrow and farmers will videography of the professors from medical to the pregnant woman by complained of pain in his Gandhi said. the Indian high commis- government will pay Rs be able to start applying from autopsy of a 19-year- colleges of neighbouring the first week of Decem- private parts and was “We will miss him,” the sioner in the United King- 2 lakh in case of death of February,” Banerjee said. old man, who committed districts. ber. attended to by doctors. Congress chief said in a dom. a farmer, Chief Minister Under the scheme, farm- suicide last week after It was a special case, When the matter came He was declared dead two Facebook post. An alumnus of St Mamata Banerjee announced ers will also get Rs 2,500 he unknowingly donated he added. up for hearing, the peti- hours later, she said. Born in Kabul, Khan Michael’s High School in today. twice a year for growing a HIV-infected blood which The man did not know tioner submitted that Alleging that the hos- made his acting debut in Patna and St Stephen’s The money will be paid single crop per acre, she said. was later transfused to a he was HIV positive and after the incident came to pital authorities failed to 1973 with Rajesh Khanna’s College in Delhi, Sinha had to the family in death case of “We will spend over hun- pregnant woman. had donated blood on light, a few TV channels inform the district col- “Daag” and featured in over served a number of impor- any peasant aged between 18 dreds of crores of rupees Justice B Pugalendi November 30. He found started flashing her son’s lector about her son’s 300 films. tant postings in the Min- and 60 years under the Krishi for the peasants under this gave the direction to out only after he under- picture, which upset him. demise, the petitioner He wrote dialogues for istry of External Affairs, Krishak Bandhu scheme, scheme,” Banerjee said. The the Dean of Government went a medical check-up Saddened by the entire raised doubt over the over 250 movies. Before including the crucial Paki- which will come into effect on state government will spend Rajaji Hospital (GRH) days later as a require- incident, he consumed treatment given to him becoming an actor he stan-Afghanistan-Iran divi- January 1. “We have a total of the money from the budget- here Monday on a petition ment for a foreign job, poison on December 26, and prayed for a direc- had written dialogues sion, which he headed for 72 lakh farmer families. We ary allocation of the agricul- filed by the man’s mother. local authorities said. she said. tion to the authorities for Randhir Kapoor- four years as the additional do not want them to suffer. ture department, the Chief He also ordered that Though he informed After taking treatment concerned to videograph Jaya Bachchan’s “Jawani secretary. We will start the scheme from Minister added. the autopsy be conducted the blood bank at Sivakasi for three days at the GRH, the autopsy. Diwani”. 10 SPORTS JAMMU | Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Stanzin, Manik of J&K in IMF SFA beat IPL 2019: Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni selection camp for Everest Young Star 2-0 in differ in opinion of resting bowlers Football with an eye on World Cup SPORTS & ALLIED NEWS Jammu, Jan 01: has disbanded all commit- State Football Academy tees except for the selec- (SFA) today made it a tion committees and the 2-0 win against Young Cricket Advisory Commit- Star FC in the ongoing tee — comprising of Sachin Senior Division-A Foot- Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly ball League of district and VVS Laxman. Jammu, organized by Speaking to Hindustan DFA Jammu at GGM Times, a senior BCCI exec- Science College ground, utive confirmed that there Manik Slathia of Jammu with members of MAJK at Jammu. here. will indeed be no chairman Arshit Thakur netted for the upcoming edition of SPORTS & ALLIED NEWS elsewhere. Sharma and Ajay Thakur. both the goals striking the league as a fresh com- Earlier, Mountaineering Pertinent to mention here in the seventh and 37th mittee to look after the IPL Jammu, Jan 01: Stanzin Association of J&K (MAJK) that Stanzin Youthog is an minute of the match. will be formed only after the Youthog and Manik Slathia organised a small func- accomplished mountaineer Meanwhile, in another Annual General Meeting of Mountaineering Asso- tion at Adventure Holidays of J&K having the distinc- match, Shaheen FC is held. The dates for the ciation of J&K have been India to give these climbers tion of being the first Indian trounced Sainik Colony same are yet to be chalked selected by Indian Moun- a send off. However, only girl along with two others to FC 3-1. Ashish (second New Delhi: India skip- four overs actually keeps book on former BCCI chief out. taineering Foundation (IMF), Manik Slathia was present scale Shivling peak, techni- and fifth minute) and per Virat Kohli while meet- you at your best, you are N Srinivasan. “Yes, the new chairman New Delhi, the apex body in the function as the other cally a very difficult peak. Ankit Gupta (33rd) ing the Supreme Court- bowling the yorkers, bowl- Interestingly, Mumbai will be appointed only after for mountaineering and climber Stanzin Youthog She has also scaled and were the scorers. appointed Committee of ing the variation and play- Indians skipper had sup- elections are conducted allied sports in the coun- had already left for Leh. participated in many other From Sainik Colony, Administrators (CoA) in ing under pressure. I feel posedly told the CoA during and as of now, all IPL mat- try, for a selection camp Most of the members of the expeditions to formidable Rohit Kumar reduced Hyderabad during the the bowlers can still play the same meeting that it ters will be looked into by for IMF Everest Expedition- Association were present on peaks. She is a constable in the margin striking in second Test against West the whole of the IPL but would be impossible for the CoA, IPL COO, CEO and 2019. the occasion to congratulate Police department and is a the 61st minute of the Indies had requested the what they need to manage him to drop a player like the office-bearers,” the offi- These two young moun- the mountaineers for their good boxer also. match. committee to see if the is what they eat, when they Jasprit Bumrah if the fran- cial said. taineers from J&K are selection in the camp. On the other hand Manik Koshal Sharma, Ajay bowlers can be played sleep and wake up. chise reaches the play-offs IPL franchises have over among the about 15 moun- Prominent among others Slathia is a fast upcoming Singh, Abhishek, Suresh sparsely in the Indian Pre- “I would like them to be of the IPL. the years worked closely taineers selected from present on the occasion mountaineer who has suc- Gupta, Vijay Kumar, mier League to keep them at their best when it comes The cash-rich IPL is set with the governing council throughout the country for included secretary and joint cessfully completed all his Ricky, Rahul Sharma, fresh for the 2019 World to the skill factor. I always to record a first in its 12th and its chairman and with this selection camp and secretary of (MAJK) Ram mountaineering courses Dheeraj Meenia com- Cup in England. But former felt IPL was the best time to edition. For the first time, talks of the league having to finally about six mountain- Khajuria and Shawetica and has scaled Matho prised the technical India skipper MS Dhoni get in shape because I had it will be played without a be shifted out of the country eers may be selected for Khajuria respectively; Sumit Kangri, Stok Kangri and penal. feels that the IPL is the a lot of time. I was playing chairman or commissioner. if the dates of the tourna- this prestigious expedition. Khajuria, a senior moun- Kolhai peak in J&K and FIXTURE: Vijay Club perfect ground for the team only three and a half hours In fact, there will also be no ment clashes with the gen- Initially the climbers shall taineer, Sonam Sidharth, Dharamsura in Himachal shall take on NGR at management to gauge the every third day and it gave governing council in place eral elections, the need for attend a four weeks train- joint secretary of Tawi Trek- Pradesh in an Alpine camp 1.30 pm while J&K Bank fitness of the bowlers. me time to spend in the either since the Supreme a chairman and the govern- ing around Leh in sub zero kers J&K, Mrigank Kaushal organized by Indian Moun- Academy shall play “Bowling four overs gym,” Dhoni said during Court-appointed Commit- ing council was all the more temperature and then may and Lucky Sumbria, both taineering Foundation, New against Hero FC at 3 pm won’t make you tired. The the launch of a coffee-table tee of Administrators (CoA) important. attend another such camp trained mountaineers, Anita Delhi in 2018. tomorrow. Cross Country Samir Nasri completes RANJI TROPHY: Vidarbha thrashes championship on Jan 4 move to West Ham as Mumbai by an innings and 145 runs SPORTS & ALLIED NEWS doping ban ends Nagpur: Mumbai’s mis- have been sliding down the Jammu, Jan 01: Jammu London:Former France the season. erable season turned from leg side. and Kashmir Amateur midfielder Samir Nasri “I am very pleased to bad to worse as the bats- Iyer was Sarvate’s fourth Athletics Association shall has completed his welcome Samir to West men surrendered meekly victim. He hammered two be holding Cross Country expected move to Pre- Ham United,” Pellegrini to hand Vidarbha a historic sixes before holing out in Championship at Jammu mier League team West said. innings win on New Year’s the deep. Ranjane followed on January four to select Ham on a deal to the “He is a player I obvi- day. soon after to off-spinner probable for the 53rd end of the season after ously know well from our Vidarbha’s innings and Akshay Wakhare, who National Cross Country he finished a doping time together at Man- 145 runs win ensured the grabbed a five-for in the Championship to be held at ban. chester City and I am team a place in the quar- first innings. Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. The Hammers on happy to be working with terfinals while Mumbai was At 65 for five, Mumbai’s The competition shall Monday announced the him again. He has been robbed of a knockout berth fate was all but sealed. be held in Men/Women (10 signing of the 31-year- working very hard here for the first time in 11 years. Dube stepped out to be kilometers) and Under-20 old Nasri, who is avail- in recent weeks to build The pitch in Jamtha had stumped and Tare - who Men (8 kilometers). Those able to play from Tuesday up his fitness and condi- started offering slow turn had survived for over an under-20 year men needs after an 18-month ban tion after a long period but there was no alarming hour - attempted an auda- to bring along their origi- for receiving an intrave- without playing, and he spin on offer. Considering cious heave off Sarvate but nal 10th Standard certifi- nous treatment at a Los is now very determined to that Mumbai started the the top-edge was grasped cate from recognized Cen- Angeles clinic in breach return to his best.” Nasri day at 169 for six in its first by Wasim Jaffer at first slip. tral/ State Board of School of the World Anti-Doping is a two-time Premier innings, it was all but clear The left-arm spinner Education to ascertain and Agency’s rules. League winner, having that it will be forced to fol- then fittingly finished the verify the age. Nasri has been without won the trophy with City low-on. match with Tushar Desh- As per a handout issued a club since leaving Anta- in 2011-12 and 2013-14, After the tail had added pande nicking one to the here today, athletes have lyaspor of Turkey in Janu- the latter season under 83 runs, the need of the keeper minutes before been advised to assemble ary and previously played Pellegrini. hour was for the batsmen to scheduled tea. near Hanuman Mandir in the Premier League for “Coming back to the apply themselves and make only 208 balls, with some big shots. ball crashing into the off- At Nagpur: Vidarbha (Bahu Fort), here at 8.30 Arsenal and Manchester most competitive league Vidarbha’s spin trio earn of the worst possible shot The slide began with stump, leaving Mumbai in a 511 bt Mumbai 252 in 78.5 am sharp on event date of City, the latter under now in the world, with a team the wickets by stretching selection. Five specialist Auti, who top-edged a spot of bother at 10 for two. overs (Jay Bista 64, Shub- January four. West Ham boss Manuel full of ambition with a the match into the last day. batsmen - opener Vikrant sweep off left-arm spin- The fourth ball after the ham Ranjane 52, Dhrumil For further details, ath- Pellegrini. manager that I know, Reckless batting Auti, Shreyas Iyer, Shub- ner Aditya Sarvate to deep break, captain Siddhesh Matkar 62 n.o., Akshay letes can contact Ramesh He has been training it’s the best job in the Instead, so reckless ham Ranjane, Shivam Dube square-leg in the third over. Lad, was unfortunate to Wakhare five for 85) & 114 Sharma (9419796769) with West Ham and there world and I’m really was the 41-time champion and Aditya Tare - were dis- In the same over, Jay Bista have been adjudged lbw in 34.4 overs (Aditya Sar- and Gurcharan Singh is an option to extend his excited about it,” Nasri that its second dig lasted missed while trying to play shouldered arms to see the when the ball appeared to wate six for 48). (7006341648). stay beyond the end of said. Hopman Cup: Federer gets bragging rights Brisbane International: Naomi Osaka cruises as over Williams in hugely anticipated match Johanna Konta sends Sloane Stephens packing Perth:With 43 Grand Slam facing Federer for the first, Brisbane, Reigning US “I definitely take a lot of singles titles (Williams 23, and almost certainly the Open champion Naomi good things from that and... Federer 20) and more than only, time. Osaka cruised past Aus- a bit of a pat on the back US$200 million in prize Match of my career tralian qualifier Destanee for me that I competed well money between them, the “I was so excited and lit- Aiava to reach the quarter- against one of the best play- two 37-year-olds had wel- erally it was the match of finals of the Brisbane Inter- ers in the world and I came comed the chance to face my career,” she said. national on Tuesday. through.” each other on the court in “Playing someone so In a battle of two power- Konta will take on Alja an official match for the first great and that you admire ful ball strikers, the Japa- Tomljanovic for a place in time. - AP so much in a match that nese star was too consis- the quarter-finals after the Roger Federer took the actually means something. tent for her rival, winning Australian came from a set honours in the much-antic- “It is really great and 6-3, 6-2 in just 68 minutes. down to beat Czech Kateri- ipated mixed doubles clash special to go against the Osaka burst to promi- na Siniakova 1-6, 6-3, 6-0. with fellow great Serena greatest of all time.” nence when she defeated “I felt like when I was strong, it was like one of Belarus’s Aliaksandra Williams in what the latter Federer said he was Serena Williams to win the playing her she sort of those moments where I felt Sasnovich will play top described as the “match of thrilled to play against one US Open in September, matched my power, which like I just have to stay really seed and defending cham- her career” at the Hopman of the few players with more becoming the first Japa- was really surprising to calm, but I couldn’t. pion Elina Svitolina in the Cup in Perth Tuesday. money between them, the the mixed doubles inexperi- Grand Slam titles. nese player to win a Grand me, because there’s not “So I’m just really happy second round in a rematch In the biggest mixed two 37-year-olds had wel- ence of Williams’ teammate, “I really enjoyed play- Slam singles title. that many people that can that I could play well.” of the 2018 final. doubles drawcard in the comed the chance to face Francis Tiafoe, to clinch the ing against Serena, what She rose to number four do that.” Earlier, Britain’s Johan- Sasnovich was too con- 31-year history of the tour- each other on the court in deciding rubber under the an honour and pleasure,” in the world in October and Osaka added that she na Konta sent third seeded sistent for Russian quali- nament, in what is expected an official match for the first Fast4 format, 4-2, 4-3 (5/3). he said. finished the year ranked had felt the pressure of American Sloane Stephens fier Anastasia Potapova to be its final edition, Feder- time. Williams, who seemed “I was nervous returning fifth. going into the match as packing with a straight sets 6-4, 7-5. er teamed with Belinda As it turned out, the tie to be troubled by her right because people talk about She was a class above favourite. win. Latvia’s eighth seed Bencic to win the match was decided by the mixed shoulder during the match her serve so much. Aiava, who was able to put “I was really nervous In a tough first round Anastasija Sevastova had in straight sets under the doubles, after both Federer but said it wasn’t a concern, “It was great fun, she is Osaka under pressure at coming out here because draw, Konta outlasted the an impressive 6-3, 6-3 win Fast4 format and win the and Williams won their ear- was disappointed her dou- a great champion, you see times, but was unable to do I felt like this is one of the 2017 US Open champion over local favourite Daria Group B tie for Switzerland. lier singles matches. bles experience didn’t give how focussed and deter- so often enough. matches I’m expected to and world number six 6-4, Gavrilova, while fourth With 43 Grand Slam A capacity crowd of the Americans the edge. mined she is and I love that “I felt like I was playing a win,” she said. 6-3. seeded Czech Petra Kvito- singles titles (Williams 23, 14,064 turned out for the tie, However, even a rare about her.” younger version of me,” the “But playing against “She’s top 10 and she’s va survived a scare to down Federer 20) and more than and they saw Federer and defeat couldn’t take the The pair posed together 21-year-old Osaka said of someone like her who’s a had an incredible couple of American Danielle Collins US$200 million in prize Bencic largely capitalise on gloss off the experience of for a selfie after the match. her 18-year-old opponent. bit unpredictable and very seasons,” Konta said. 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (8/6), 6-3. the northlines 11 BUSINESS Jammu | Wednesday| January 02| 2019 Waaree Energies donates solar solutions to HIAL in Leh Indian bourses begin 2019 on bullish

LEH, JAN 01 most of winter. Waaree power presents the optimal 1250 + Households, which long association with note; Sensex soars 186 points Energies, through its state- option as Leh enjoys clear are yielding over 210,000 them." Waaree Energies, India's of-the-art solar thermal skies with a high litres as output. As we Waaree Energies already shares rose 2.76 per cent, followed by largest solar PV projects, including the one irradiation. In addition to were looking at associating has an established HDFC (2.01 per cent) and Yes Bank (1.38 manufacturer, today at HIAL, is paving the way this, it is today one of the with organisations and presence in Ladakh per cent). unveiled its 25 Kw rooftop for a self-sustainable cleanest and most efficient individuals who are through its Solar Thermal Other gainers in the Sensex pack were solar project at Himalayan electric and thermal power sources of energy, with working towards bettering Projects in the district of HDFC Bank, SBI, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Institute of Alternatives system in Ladakh. immense support from the the society, HIAL became Leh. Waaree Energies has Infosys, Hero Motocorp, Tata Motors, (HIAL). The project is done The project has installation Indian Government. This the natural choice. It was a installed indigenous SunPharma, Bajaj Finance, TCS, by Waaree Energies under of 20 KW Waaree 325 Wp makes the project an pleasure to associate with systems at 1250 + PowerGrid, ITC, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, Coal its CSR programme and is modules, which will help achievement for the a dynamic person like Households, with over India, Larsen & Toubro and RIL—rising part of its ongoing efforts to meet the power company, especially in the Sonam and HIAL." 210,000 litres as output. as much as 1.3 per cent. bring the current wave of requirements of the challenging region of Leh. Sonam Wangchuk added, The project has resulted in Among the losers were Mahindra and Mahindra, Tata Steel, ONGC, HUL, solar revolution to Ladakh. campus, whereas the 5 KW Commenting on the "Waaree Energies was our equivalent of Carbon MUMBAI, JAN 01 HIAL has established its Merlin - Flexible modules occasion, Sunil Rathi, preferred choice when we emission replacement of IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, position as a renowned will power the Greenhouse Director, Waaree Energies decided to transition to over 31,50,000 Kg annually, Indian equity market started the New NTPC, Asian Paints, Vedanta, HCL Tech— institute in the region, shelter. Waaree Energies said, "The project is further solar energy at HIAL. We and average replacement Year on a positive note, with BSE falling as much as 3.75 per cent. founded by the visionary not only donated the to our commitment of were well aware of of over 8,400 KW Electrical benchmark Sensex rising over 186 points Analysts attributed the rise in banking Sonam Wangchuk. HIAL is panels, but also ensured making energy, especially Waaree's long standing unit equivalents. on Tuesday on account of banking stocks stocks to the Reserve Bank Governor expected to save close to their implementation and solar, accessible to all. We excellence in quality and Sonam Wangchuk, who rally following the Reserve Bank’s Shaktikanta Das’ statement that the INR 2 Lacs per year. The commissioning. The local already have an service, and have first- was recently awarded the comments that the banking sector is on a banking sector is on “course to recovery” installation of this project climatic conditions, established presence in hand seen their products Ramon Magsaysay Award, recovery path amid receding impaired as the afflicting non-performing assets is of critical importance as especially during the cold Ladakh, and if one travels and solutions. My is an engineer and assets load. recede. solar power brings some winters, make it imperative through the region, they inclination towards renowned education The 30-share BSE Sensex closed at The asset quality of banks showed much needed respite to the to have solutions that are bound to see our Solar innovation found the reformist from Ladakh. 36,254.57, rising 186.24 points or 0.52 per improvement with gross non-performing people of Ladakh, since the ensure self-sustainability Thermal Systems around. perfect fitment with The founder of SECMOL cent. assets’ (GNPAs) ratio declining to 10.8 per region is cut off from the within the region with We have installed our Waaree Energies, and we and the Ice Stupas, he was Similarly, the NSE Nifty ended at cent in September 2018 from 11.5 per Kashmir valley for the respect to energy. Solar indigenous systems at hope this is the start of a the inspiration behind 10,910.10, gaining 47.55 points or 0.44 per cent in March 2018, the Reserve Bank of Amir Khan's character in cent. India (RBI) said in its Financial Stability the Hindi film 3 Idiots, Besides financials, shares of telecom, IT, Report Monday. Cold wave brings cheer to winter wear manufacturers propelling his efforts in auto and pharma were in demand. Asian bourses are closed Tuesday on Ladakh to the public eye. Leading the Sensex chart, Bharti Airtel account of the New Year. CHANDIGARH, DEC 01 16,000 crore. Of the winter them having already retailers have also garments, knitwear exhausted their stock in tweaked their winter Ludhiana-based garment constitutes around 50% of December itself. They products mix, anticipating Banks on ‘course to recovery’ as manufacturers, who the domestic apparel have placed fresh orders shrinking of the cold normally produce market in India. There are with the manufacturers. period. garments for the summer around 12,000 units, a Having received the "The weather patterns are NPAs recede: RBI Governor at this time of the year, are majority of them in the orders, the manufacturers fairly unpredictable and utilising their partial MSME category who are are busy in fulfilling it in a that is why many of the MUMBAI, DEC 01 started with the capacity to meet the engaged in the production time-bound manner," he manufacturers have accelerated recognition increased demand for of winter wear in added. tweaked their portfolio. In The banking sector is on through the asset quality winter wear. Normally the Ludhiana. Winter wear Many of the Ludhiana anticipation of lukewarm “course to recovery” as the review, Das said there is a manufacturing of winter category comprises basic manufacturers cater to demand, many of the afflicting non-performing need for operational wear concludes in sweaters, jackets, shawls, domestic and international manufacturers restricted assets (NPAs) recede, but improvements at the state- November and the cardigans and trousers. brands. Also, some of themselves to limited state-run lenders need run lenders which account manufacturers start "This year has been pretty them sell their winter production. As production reforms in governance, for a bulk of the dud assets making garments for the good for the wear under their own was limited, the Governor Shaktikanta Das Eleven of the 20 state-run summer in the first or manufacturers as they are brand level. "Even orders manufacturers managed to said today. lenders are under the second week of December, witnessing a spurt in from multinational and register better margin this The weaker ones among prompt corrective action but this year has been a demand nearly after a domestic brands were as year," said a manufacturer. the public sector banks (PCA) framework, which special for them. Thanks decade. Due to increase in per expectations of the According to industry need to be supported restricts their normal to early winter and a demand, the manufacturers," said executives, few years ago through recapitalisation, lending and is a bone of sharp decrease in night manufacturers were not Harish Dua, a winter wear winter wear was just only the Governor said in his contention between the ratios — the first such dip to 15.2% in March 2018. temperatures in Northern only able to clear their last manufacturer who caters a functional product, but foreword to RBI's half- conservative regulator and in three years — and also Under the baseline India and other parts of year's inventory, which is to the demand of domestic now it has changed as yearly financial stability a government that will be pointed out at improving scenario, the GNPA ratio of the country, the normally around 15-20% of brands. fashion wear. "Earlier, report (FSR). facing elections in a few provision coverage ratio, all banks may come down manufacturers have the total production, but Since the past few years, customers ought to “After a prolonged period of months. which is the ability of a to 10.3% by March 2019 witnessed a significant they also managed to sell the winter season, which purchase hardly two to stress, the banking sector Das also touched on the bank to withstand stress, from 10.8% in September surge in sales after nearly the entire stock to is normally from three sweaters and used it appears to be on course to troubled non-bank lending as a positive. 2018, the report said. a decade. retailers," said Vinod November to March, has for years. But now, people recovery as the load of sector, saying the non According to the FSR, gross The Governor said even Ludhiana in Punjab Thapar, chairman, been warm and affected purchase winter wear as impaired assets recedes," banking finance companies NPAs ratio declined to though the current NPA accounts for over 90% of Knitwear and Textile Club. the sales of the per the occasion and keep Das, who took charge (NBFCs) need to be more 10.8% in September 2018 levels are high, stress tests the total winter wear "Even the response from manufacturers, ultimately on adding new clothes earlier this month after the prudent on risk-taking and from 11.5% in March 2018, done by the RBI have production in India, which the retailers is putting a strain on their every winter season. This sudden exit of Urjit Patel, also underlined the need to while for the state-run pointed to an improvement is pegged at around Rs encouraging, with many of business. As a result, the trend has also led to an said. rebalance excessive credit lenders, the same in the ratio in future. increase in sales," said a He pointed out that the growth, especially the one improved to 14.8% in Having done a lot of work senior executive working period till September has funded by short-term September 2018 from close on the NPA front, which Fastest GDP growth status may not with Woodland. seen a decline in gross NPA liabilities. benefit India as in China’s case India will witness strong economic growth in 2019 NEW DEHLI, JAN 01 year when a global This, however, is not going financial crisis disrupted to be an easy task. Export- Since 2014, India’s Gross the growth momentum, led growth was the bulwark despite external vulnerabilities: CII Domestic Product (GDP) China’s economic growth of China’s boom. An growth has been higher was at least three times aggressive export strategy NEW DEHLI, JAN 01 spending,” CII said. that India needs to increase for state-run oil marketing the US to continue to secure than that of China in all more than the world in a liberal trade regime According to the chamber, domestic production of oil, companies to procure fuel purchases of crude from years except 2017. The economy in nine out of 18 made sure that China was India will witness strong among the key drivers for providing a special window and step up diplomacy with under-sanctions Iran. Indian economy has also years. 2010 onwards, this able to exploit global economic growth in the growth that need to be been the fastest-growing ratio has not crossed three markets to generate coming year, despite fostered include extending National polls, trade war and crude oil: A major economy in the even once for China, and is tailwinds for economic external vulnerabilities the Goods and Services Tax world during this period. not expected to do so, growth. The global trade arising from rising oil (GST) to currently exempted cautious new year ahead for Dalal Street This feat was also according to IMF outlook has changed prices, the US-China trade sectors such as fuel, real accompanied by India projections for GDP growth drastically today. The war and America’s estate, electricity and NEW DEHLI, JAN 01 returns in the broad market. “We have a improving its global until 2023. While India has multilateral trade regime is monetary tightening, the alcohol. target of 11,500 for Nifty 50 by December ranking in terms of overall replaced China as the in great jeopardy, with the Confederation of Indian Noting that credit flow to GDP. India replaced France fastest-growing economy, World Trade Organization Stock market is expecting a volatile year 2019,” Nair said. Industry body (CII) said on industry grew by only 2.3 as the sixth-largest the ratio of India’s GDP still caught in an impasse ahead with a host of domestic and As per Manav Chopra, CMT, Head Research Sunday. per cent in first half of the economy in the world in growth and global GDP over the Doha Round. international factors expected to drive its Equity, Indiabulls Ventures, markets are Commenting on the current fiscal, CII said credit 2018, and is expected to growth has been lower and Protectionist measures are movement and these include national likely to witness increased volatility in 2019 make further gains on this is not expected to cross becoming more and more country’s growth outlook for availability has been a elections, a pre-poll union budget, trade war due to Budget and upcoming general front in the near future. even 2.5 until 2023. popular in advanced 2019, the industry body said challenge, particularly for issues and crude oil prices. elections. “We expect markets to Projections by the These statistics imply that countries, especially the its optimism is buttressed the micro, small and Experts believe the overall movement for consolidate and form a higher base around International Monetary India’s macro United States, which used by strong drivers emanating medium enterprises. the benchmark Sensex may also end up in the 10,400 levels for Nifty. The index is likely Fund (IMF) suggest that achievements in terms of to be an important source from services sector, “CII submits that the RBI 2019 at around 5 per cent, the same as 2018. to witness some consolidation before any India will continue to economic growth will have of demand for exporters in infrastructure structure should introduce measures “The first few months of 2019 are likely to range breakouts on the upside. The overall outperform China in a relatively muted impact the developing world. This including construction such as revisiting lending be volatile as it will be very event-heavy. structure for the Indian markets remains economic growth until in terms of rise in standard reduces the possibility of equipment and better restrictions of PCA (Prompt Markets like certainty and continuity and bullish and likely to see levels of 11,600- 2023. of living. The simplest India exploiting global demand conditions arising Corrective Action) banks, post the events, markets should stabilise,” 11,850 by year-end and Sensex around While these are significant indicator of this is growth markets to improve its out of spending occasioned opening of a limited special Essel Mutual Fund CEO Viral Berawala 39,300-39,650 levels,” he said. achievements, an analysis in per capita incomes. growth performance in the by the general elections due liquidity window to meet said. “The road ahead for Nifty and Sensex in shows that India’s fastest- World Bank data shows near future. In fact, exports in early 2019. emergencies of financial Anand Shah, Deputy CEO and Head of 2019 seems to be accommodating volatility growing economy status that China’s per capita have seen a reduction in “Better demand conditions, institutions, including Investment at BNP Paribas Asset which has been cyclically down for the last may not bring as many income (in constant 2010 their share in GDP for both settled GST mutual funds, besides Management India, said, “While the first couple of years. With events, ahead of us benefits for it as China dollars) was 1.8 times that India and China and in the implementation, capacity others to improve liquidity half of 2019 will have multiple events which such as the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and could manage while being of India in 1995. 1995 is the post-crisis world. expansion from growing in the system,” it said. will keep markets more focused on macro global markets continue to break important in this position. earliest year for which per Given the bleak outlook for investments in The government should variables, we believe the second half will supports we expect headwinds will be The correct way to capita income data is global trade, the infrastructure, continuing consider setting up see micros take centre stage.” there, “ Epic Research CEO Mustafa measure relative economic available for China. This importance of exports in positive effects of reform additional benches of the According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Nadeem said. performance of a country at ratio kept increasing and India’s GDP is likely to policies and improved National Company Law Geojit Financial Services, this ongoing “Though on the other hand, we have crude a point in time is to look at reached a peak of 3.4 in remain subdued in short- credit offtake especially in Tribunal to strengthen the volatility may continue in the near-term, which is around USD 42, below the USD 50 the ratio of GDP growth in 2014. Although India term. This generates an the services sector at 24 per judicial infrastructure for impacting the performance during the mark, which is a boon for Indian economy that country and the world overtook China in terms of important policy dilemma. cent will sustain the robust easier and faster insolvency initial part of 2019. The reasons why this hence we will see bulls try to make their economy. This is because GDP growth rate in 2014, India’s policy can reconcile GDP growth in the range of resolution, it said. muted performance can continue are way out of it. For Nifty the range seems to be global economic conditions China’s relative lead in itself to export pessimism 7.5 per cent in 2019,” CII CII also emphasised the premium valuation of main market, 12,100 on the upside to 9,400 on the are an important terms of per capita and focus on a more inward Director General Chandrajit need to persuade states to slowdown in the domestic economy, a downside. Sensex may oscillate between determinant of growth incomes has remained looking growth strategy or Banerjee said in a implement the Agriculture muted earnings growth for next two 39,800 and 32,300,” Nadeem added. rates in individual intact till 2016, the latest keep trying to target statement. Produce and Livestock quarters, while liquidity crunch can have a On the driving factors, Nadeem said, “The economies through the period for which data is exports, which will also “The positive outlook is Marketing Model Act, which cascading effect on urban and rural market, most important factor that was hurting the trade route. So, a higher available. involve a quid-pro-quo in buttressed by strong drivers has been implemented by Nair said. overall market sentiment was depreciation Effect of elections in the short-term with in rupee and appreciation in crude oil ratio of individual GDP The short point is India terms of opening up to emanating from services only four states, in order to risk of populist measures and uncertainties prices which were up to USD 75. “Crude is growth rate and global GDP needs to outperform itself more imports. Former RBI sector, infrastructure strengthen agriculture growth rate is a better in terms of economic governor Raghuram Rajan in the global market may also weigh on the now below USD 45, while rupee is showing structure including produce marketing. indicator of a country’s growth to ensure that the had aptly described this market performance, he added. some strength as it is now back to USD 70 construction equipment and economic performance vis- fruits of growth are shared debate as the choice Nair further said some stability may come mark. The most important factor on the better demand conditions On the critical energy sector, à-vis the rest of the world. by a wider section of the between Make for India and in as the new year progresses and create a domestic front would be then a mandate Between 1990 and 2008, the population. Make in India. arising out of election the industry body suggested better investment period with positive that is seen with the party that is winning.” + + 12 JAMMU || WEDNESDAY | JAN | 02 || 2019 THE NORTHLINES Mayawati's demand seeking withdrawal SC reopens after winter break with five of cases against Dalits 'genuine': Gehlot vacancies and a new entrant to Collegium NEW DELHI, JAN 01 against the sanctioned Court Collegium has also the Centre’s decision to JAIPUR, JAN 01 PCC office here. Gandhi, the CM said. will not be going to be strength of 31. changed. divest him of all powers and "The law should prevail To a question whether PM...Desh inse Mukt The Supreme Court will While Justice Lokur was a Justice Arun Mishra, who is send him on leave is not On BSP national president from village to district, to his government ensure hoga...because the duo reopen on Wednesday after part of the Collegium, Delhi at number five in the listed for pronouncement on Mayawati's demand from state, to the country. To action on the disputed have ditched public, youth winter vacation with five High Court Chief Justice seniority list, has entered the Wednesday. the Congress-ruled states take care of workers, the decisions taken up by the farmers by making false vacancies and a new entrant Rajendra Menon and Collegium led by CJI Gogoi. Verma – who is due to retire to withdraw crime cases head of any cadre-based previous BJP government promises in 2014 LS polls." to its Collegium that selects Rajasthan High Court Chief Other three senior-most on January 31 — and CBI against Dalits lodged party has to make such call on the eve of assembly Gehlot also blamed judges for the higher Justice Pradeep Nandrajog judges in the Collegium are Special Director Rakesh during April 2 'Bharat like Mayawatiji has polls, Gehlot said, former CM Vasundhara judiciary. were reportedly Justice AK Sikri, Justice SA Asthana have been at Bandh', Rajasthan Chief communicated. We will "Congress does not take Raje for leaving a debt Justice Madan B Lokur — recommended to be elevated Bobde and Justice NV loggerheads for quite some Minister Ashok Gehlot on (Rajasthan government) do any decision based on burden of R. 3 lakh crore the second senior-most to Supreme Court. But the Ramana. Justice Sikri is due time. Tuesday said, "She has a our work," he assured. political vendetta, lodge one exchequer and unpaid judge after Chief Justice of decision is yet to be made to retire in the first week of They were sent on leave in genuine demand because "Though I very much false cases, put someone crop loan waiver worth Rs India Ranjan Gogoi—retired official. March. October and both had filed innocent people might appreciate BSP president's in jail like the former 6,000 crore out of her during the winter vacation, With the retirement of Contrary to speculations, the separate petitions have been trapped in the unconditional support to government has done. If announcement of Rs 8,000 bringing down the effective Justice Lokur, the verdict on CBI Director Alok challenging the said Bharat Bandh while three-newly formed any one is found guilty, crore to farmers just strength of the top court to 26 composition of the Supreme Verma’s petition challenging government’s decision. demonstrating against the Congress governments in then the law will take its before the Assembly polls Centre's anti-SC/ST act Rajasthan, Madhya own course of action. We 2018. amendments." Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. believe in good Yesterday, Mayawati "Mayawatiji could be She herself came forward governance." has threatened to re-think right at a point, but the and without any demand Recalling PM Narendra her party's outside support state government would she extended support," Modi and BJP president to the Congress examine the cases, and I Gehlot said. Amit Shah's "jumla governments of MP and firmly believe that an AICC Working Congress Mukt Bharat", Rajasthan if they do not innocent person should not Committee's session can Gehlot said after the immediately withdraw the be trapped in the crime be organised in Rajathan General Elections in May, cases lodged against Dalits cases," Gehlot told media as it was proposed to the there would be a sea during the April 2 Bharat while coming out of the Congress president Rahul change in politics as Modi Bandh last year. PM's interview bereft of reality, full of rhetoric: Congress

NEW DELHI, JAN 01 'monologue' interview-'I', saying "it is a national shame beg Lord Ram to save you. 'Me', 'Mine', 'Myself'. The that the Prime Minister He did not ask you to lie in The Congress on Tuesday country is suffering your 'I's seeks to politicise the the first place," Sharma attacked Prime Minister and 'lies'," he tweeted. surgical strike and divide the tweeted. Narendra Modi saying his Senior Congress leader country". He said the country is proud interview was full of rhetoric Anand Sharma said the "PM Modi did not spare our of its armed forces, their and there was no mention of people of the country cannot people of his penchant for courage and sacrifice and ground realities or any be "fooled" through a "fixed false promises, hollow they belong to and defend concern for promises made interview" and dared him to claims and propaganda even India and do not belong to by him to the people. face Parliament and a press on the New Year day. The any political party. Congress chief conference. habitual peddler of untruths "Let me remind you that PM spokesperson Randeep The former Union minister and lies has signalled a Modi did not acknowledge Surjewala said the prime said the prime minister did nasty narrative for the 2019 the historic contribution of minister should have spoken not spare the people of the election campaign. Smt Indira Gandhi in the + about the suffering caused to country from his penchant "People cannot be fooled liberation of Bangladesh and + the people from note ban for "false promises, hollow through a fixed interview. the surrender of Pakistani and GST, bank frauds, black claims and propaganda". Have the courage to face us Army. The task of guiding money, national security and Sharma also attacked the in Parliament or address a troops is best left to our farmers woes. prime minister over his press conference. Having brave commanders," he "Summary of Modiji's claims on surgical strikes, betrayed the people, do not said. + + + + + +

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