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 Vol No: XXII Issue No. 166  13.07.2017 (Thursday) Daily  Jammu Tawi  Price 2/-  Pages-12 Regd. No. JK|306|2017-19 'Highest alert' sounded across J&K; Sajad Gilkar among 3 Hizb militants massive manhunt on for LeT terrorists killed, involved in DSP lynching

NL CORRESPONDENT of people emerging from the on April 30, in the attack on NL CORRESPONDENT Kashmir and held extensive Srinagar, following a a safe and secure pilgrimage Massive hunt on SRINAGAR, JULY 12 historic Jamia Masjid with one Abdul Qayoom in NEW DELHI, JULY 12 discussions with the top directive from Home would continue with brass of the security Minister Rajnath Singh, as renewed vigour. for Abu Ismail his mobile phone when Barzulla on May 24 and A 'highest alert' has been establishment, Governor NN per PTI. The central ministers Jammu and Kashmir police attacked. Army convoy near SKIMS on Wednesday claimed that A statement issued by the Bemina on April 1. sounded across Jammu and Vohra and Chief Minister They discussed the security expressed their gratitude to SRINAGAR, JULY 12 Kashmir in the wake of the Mehbooba Mufti on the situation in detail with the the governments of Jammu one of the three Hizbul police in Srinagar said Sajad The statement is not clear on Mujahideen militants killed Ahmed Gilkar, son of Nazir the question that if Gilkar killing of seven Amarnath prevailing situation. chief minister and the and Kashmir and Security forces have Ahmad and resident of joined militant ranks after pilgrims by militants, the "Considering the governor, before holding an Maharashtra and the Shri launched a massive hunt to in a fire fight with the Home Ministry said on unfortunate loss of life and in-depth security review Amarnath Shrine Board for track down Lashkar-e- security forces in central Srinagar's Malaratha the lynching of the police Tuesday. injuries suffered by the with the local army the financial assistance Toiba (LeT) commander district of Budgam earlier on (Nowhatta) locality, "played officer and how was he A massive manhunt has been yatris (pilgrims) in the recent commander, the chief announced for the victims of and Pakistani national Abu Wednesday was involved in key role in the murder of involved in these incidents launched in for Pakistani terror attack, the entire secretary, the police chief the attack. Ismail, who has emerged as the lynching of deputy Pandith." which took place before LeT terrorist Muhammad security apparatus has been and senior officers of the It is a unique pilgrimage the mastermind of the superintendent of police, It added, "After the incident, Pandith was murdered on Abu Ismail, who, according put on the highest alert by state government, the DG of where people of one faith deadly attack on Amarnath Muhammad Ayub Pandith. he went underground and June 22. to police sources, headed the the ministers," a Home the CRPF, and senior undertake the pilgrimage, pilgrims. Pandith was stripped and joined Hizbul Mujahedin The other two militants who group that attacked a bus Ministry statement said. officers of BSF and other while people belonging to all Proactive operations have beaten to death by a mob militant ranks." died in the encounter with carrying Amarnath yatris, Seven Amarnath pilgrims, security agencies, the other faiths play the host, the been launched, mainly in outside Srinagar's Grand The statement also said the the security forces in killing seven pilgrims. including six women, were statement said. home ministry statement south Kashmir, to track Mosque on the night of June slain militant was also Budgam's Redbug area have The alert by MHA was killed and 19 injured when The central ministers said. down Ismail as 22. He was among three involved in grenade attacks been identified as Aaqib issued after a central terrorists attacked a bus in stressed that the entire So far, more than 1.5 lakh investigations, including police officials on on CRPF at Nowhatta on Gul, a resident of Gooripora ministerial team led by Kashmir's Anantnag district country was with the pilgrims have visited the communication intercepts, surveillance and 'anti April 2, at CRPF camp at and Javaid Ahmedd Sheikh Minister of State for Home on Monday. Kashmiris and the pilgrims cave shrine located in the have pointed out to his sabotage' duty and was Safa Kadal on June 11 and of Churpora Beerwah of Affairs Hansraj Ahir visited The ministers visited and that all arrangements for Himalayas. P2 involvement P2 reportedly clicking pictures on a police party at Khanyar Budgam district. Why did the Lashkar attack Amarnath Yatries and yet deny its role?

NL CORRESPONDENT vehemently. C D Sahay, the former More than the pressure from the rest statement then it would it would NEW DELHI, JULY 12 chief of the Research and Analysis of the world, they fear that they will have amounted to admitting to the Wing shared his views with a news lose local support if they claim the attack. This would have gone The Amarnath yatra attack has sent horribly wrong for the Lashkar and the shock waves across the nation. Bus moved around without cover the Hizbul and they would have Seven persons were killed in the ended up losing local support, Sahay most brutal attack by terrorists of the for 2 days and terrorists trailed it also points out. Lashkar-e-Tayiba. It was an act of But there are three reasons too why desperation by the Lashkar which bu Ismail, the Category A reconnaissance for three days was the Lashkar went ahead and decided finds itself cornered in the Valley. terrorist who carries a conducted. When the over-ground to break an unwritten code not to However, there was a quick denial Abounty of Rs 10 lakh on his operatives informed him that they attack the yatra. The former chief of Monsoon causes landslides, from the Lashkar-e-Tayiba head had directed his over-ground had found a bus full of yatris which the Research and Analysis, C D following the Amarnath yatra attack. operatives to find an easy target could be an easy target, he told Sahay decodes for OneIndia news While the writing is on the wall that during the Amarnath yatra. Based them to tail it for two days. During portal the possible reasons why the water logging in Jammu the attack was staged and executed on his instructions, first a the two days, the P2 Lashkar would have gone ahead and by its commander in Anantnag- carried out the attack. NL CORRESPONDENT thrown out of gear in the rivers in the region are Pulwama, Abu Ismail, the outfit still portal Oneindia that Pakistan is attack. A large number of the local Reason A: The hype around the so- JAMMU TAWI, JULY 12 upper reaches of the Jammu flowing near the danger went ahead and denied it. Worse, it under immense pressure. The chief Kashmiris rely on the Amarnath called Kashmir struggle has been region due to landslides, mark. Power supply too blamed the Indian agencies for the of the Lashkar, Hafiz Saeed and yatra for their bread and butter. built so intensely by Pakistan that Temperatures in Jammu flash floods and remained erratic as rain attack. Hizbul Mujahideen boss, Syed None in Kashmir support any sort of the terrorists have lost their mental region and Himachal waterlogging. damaged power There are two very good reasons for Salahuddin are under investigation action of this nature. balance to distinguish. They crossed Pradesh were lowered as Continuous rain resulted in installations. the Lashkar denying the attack so for terror funds. If the Lashkar had not issued such a the red line and P2 heavy rains lashed several waterlogging in many low- Jammu-Srinagar Highway parts of the region on lying areas of Jammu city. Closed for 5 Hours Wednesday. Normal life was Besides, many canals and The P2 Two soldiers killed as Pak CM hails people for condemning violates ceasefire along LoC attack on Amarnath yatris

5 judges SC Bench to decide if NL CORRESPONDENT army personnel deployed at SRINAGAR, JULY 12 pilgrims in hospitals. on Monday evening. a forward location at LoC SRINAGAR, JULY 12 In a joint statement, Geelani, The separatist leaders said Aadhaar violates right to privacy sustained injuries due to Hours after Union MoS Mirwaiz and Malik said it protests by people against Two army men were killed sniper fire from Pakistan. NL CORRESPONDENT privacy. The petitioners had right. Hence a five judge PMO Jitendra Singh praised was highly commendable attack on yatris and as Pakistani troops violated Both the injured soldiers NEW DELHI, JULY 12 alleged that collection of bench cannot hear the people for condemning the that despite being subject to participation of all segments succumbed while being personal details like finger matter, he also said. the ceasefire along the Line militant attack on Amarnath severe state brutalization of society in these protests The Supreme Court has prints and iris scan violated The court however said that of Control (LoC) in Keran evacuated to the hospital," yatris, the separatist leaders and unprecedented was heartening. decided to set up a 5 judge the right to privacy. the 5 judge will have to sector of north Kashmir's they said. Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz repression for decades, "This should serve as an eye Bench to decide on whether Attorney General of India, weigh in the Aadhaar issue Kupwara district on Furkiya area has been a Umar Farooq and people of Kashmir have opener to those, who Aadhaar violated right to K K Venugopal told the with the decision of the 8n Wednesday. known route used by Mohammad Yasin Malik retained their humanitarian encourage polarization as a privacy. A batch of petitions Bench headed by Chief judge Bench. It would then Sources said the army militants infiltrating into the and Chief Minister values and belief in the great political tool and leave no have been filed in the Justice of India J S Khehar be decided whether a nine personnel from Jammu and Kashmir Valley from Mehbooba Mufti Kashmir ethos is intact. stone unturned to demonize Supreme Court challenging that that matter must be judge Bench would be Kashmir Rifles were hit by Pakistan. Defence Wednesday hailed people of Seven Amarnath pilgrims Kashmiri people through the decision to make referred to a nine judge required to hear the matter, sniper fire from Pakistan spokesman Col Rajesh Kashmir for showing their including six women were media," the leaders said. Aadhaar mandatory. The bench. He explained that an the court also said. The side near Furkian Gali in Kalia confirmed to DH that unequivocal condemnation killed and 19 injured when Several trade bodies petitioners contended that it 8 judge Bench of the SC had court also indicated that the Keran sector, 120 km from two soldiers were killed in against killing of yatris and militants attacked their bus including Kashmir Chamber amounted to violation of the earlier ruled that right to 5 judge Bench will here this afternoon. "Today the incident. The slain rushing to provide aid and at Botengoo area of south of Commerce and Industry, provisions under right to privacy is not a fundamental commence P2 at around 2.20 pm, two soldiers were P2 assistance to the injured Kashmir's Anantnag district travel and P2 Notice Intercepted transcript reveals Pakistan LeT operative accepts role China now wants to intrude for Patrons is supplying chemical weapons to Hizb in attack on Army convoy into Kashmir rises The escalated Cost of NL CORRESPONDENT the Valley. The terrorist NL CORRESPONDENT The investigative agency Newsprint, inputs and NEW DELHI, JULY 12 outfits lost 90 members over NL CORRESPONDENT important South Asian in the Sikkim section. NEW DELHI, JULY 12 revealed that UP resident production has put severe the last few months and BEIJING, JULY 12 countries but the "situation Expressing concern over the turned Adil underwent burden on your Pakistan is reportedly scoring chemical weapons is in Kashmir has attracted the tension between India and Uttar Pradesh Anti- weapon training with LeT Publication. So far we have providing chemical weapons seen as a desperate attempt China has said that it is attention of the international Pakistan, Mr Geng said "the Terrorism Squad (ATS) on terrorists and also used to been absorbing the extra to Kashmiri separatist group to hit back at the Indian willing to play a community." conflict occurred near the Wednesday said that Adil drive vehicles for LeT burden and avoided it to Hizbul Mujahideen for armed forces. "constructive role" in India maintains that the Line of Control of Kashmir. converted from Sandeep terrorists. pass on to our readers. carrying out terror attacks in The transcripts revealed improving relations between Kashmir issue is a bilateral This will not only harm the UP ATS further said that The extreme situation Jammu and Kashmir, audio Hizbul militants already Sharma arrested for India and Pakistan, matter with Pakistan, and peace and stability of the Interrogation to find his has now constrained us excerpts intercepted by have the chemical weapons working with Pakistan- especially after the increased that there is no scope for two countries but also the to increase the cover Indian security agencies in possession. Hizbul plans based Lashkar-e-Taiba, involvement in any other hostility along the Line of third party mediation. peace and tranquility of the Price of your Newspaper have revealed. to use such weapons to accepted his involvement in incident is ongoing. Control, saying the situation The Chinese comments region." The Northlines to Rs The transcripts, accessed by startle Indian security an attack on Army convoy Sandeep who later convert in Kashmir has attracted aimed at getting involved in "We hope the relevant sides 3.00 from July 16, 2017. CNN-News18, are forces. in Qazigund, Kashmir and as Adil, a resident of "international" attention. India-Pakistan tensions can do more things that are We hope our esteemed irrefutable proof that "Peer Sahib [LeT chief weapon loot in Anantnag Muzaffarnagar, was a part Chinese foreign ministry come at a time the armies of conducive for peace and readers will bear this small Pakistan is aiding and Hafiz Muhammed Saeed] district and attack on Police of LeT module busted by spokesman Geng Shuang India and China are locked stability in the region and hike in price with us. abetting terror activities in wants me, P2 party in Achabal. the Jammu P2 said India and Pakistan are in a standoff in Doka La area avoiding P2 the northlines 2 CITY Jammu | Thursday | July | 13 | 2017 Rs 1600 crore for India- Govt clears procurement of critical PM Modi silent on attack on Myanmar connectivity weaponry for short intense wars Amarnath pilgrims: Rahul NEW DELHI, JULY 12 that connects India NEW DELHI, JULY 12 "BJP government is 'soft on internationally," said Transport terror' and has compromised Giving a push to Southeast and Highways Minister Nitin NEW DELHI, JULY 12 heightened Indo-Pak tension crore. Army has been allowed to The Congress today targeted national security. The Asian road connectivity, Gadkari. along the Line of Control in "The decision is primarily procure 46 types of Prime Minister Narendra government's failure to cabinet approved upgradation The connectivity is expected to In a major decision, the Jammu and Kashmir. aimed at filling the voids for ammunition and spares for Modi for his alleged silence decisively fight and contain of Imphal-Moreh Section of boost trade, commerce and government has empowered According to the decision by short duration intense wars," 10 different types of over the attack on Amarnath terrorism arises out of policy NH-39 in Manipur at a cost of tourism in the region. For the Army directly to procure the government, the Vice the official said, adding weapons systems. Another pilgrims with party vice failure, intent and clear Rs 1630.29 crores. The project fulfilling India's "Look East" critical weapons systems Chief of Army has been "gaps" in combat readiness proposal to allow the Army president Rahul Gandhi direction," he said. corridor is part of the Asian Policy and to promote and and military platforms to given the "full" financial were found during an to procure 20 types of accusing him of pursuing He added, "No amount of Highway 1 and acts as India's enhance trade link with South maintain combat readiness powers to procure internal review in the armament and 6 types of policies that created "space chest thumping, false Gateway to the East as it will East Asia, India has notified an for short duration "intense ammunitions and spares for aftermath of the Uri terror mines is also under for terrorists" in Kashmir. bravado and TV studio connect Myanmar. Integrated Custom Post (ICP) wars", a top government 10 types of weapons systems attack last September. consideration. The Army has The Congress vice president warfare can now be an escape The project is being developed at Moreh. official said today. and equipment after an According to the decision, been pressing the also said that the prime route for the BJP to hide its with ADB's loan assistance The development of this project In a major decision, the internal review found that the Vice Chief of the Army government for ensuring minister's "pursuit of short- massive failures". under the South Asian Sub- is essential in order to support government has empowered optimum level of "war has also been empowered on speedy procurement of key term political gains" from the Singhvi said since the past 38 Regional Economic the increased traffic volume the Army directly to procure stores" were not being a routine basis to review the military platforms citing BJP-PDP alliance in Jammu months, India only has a "part Cooperation (SASEC) Road due to coming up of ICP. critical weapons systems maintained, the official, who optimum holding state and evolving security and Kashmir had cost the time" defence minister, Connectivity Investment The minister said that the better and military platforms to is privy to the development, maintaining it on a recurring challenges. country dear and resulted in which is a "sad commentary" Program which aims at road connectivity will boost maintain combat readiness said. manner. The official said the "It is a major move to fill sacrifices of innocent Indians. on the state of affairs. upgradation of road trade, commerce and tourism for short duration "intense The official spoke on the procedure will be part of various gaps in our combat "Modi's policies have created He questioned why the prime infrastructure in Bangladesh, and there is likelihood that it wars", a top government condition of anonymity as revenue procurement of the readiness," said a senior space for terrorists in minister should not own Bhutan, Nepal and India will create 2.67 lakh man days official said today. The he is not authorised to speak Army for in-service Army official. In April, top Kashmir. Grave strategic responsibility for (BBIN) in order to improve the of employment in Manipur. move, aimed at filling the to the media. The official equipment and weapons and Army Commanders had blow for India. Short term "endangering our national regional connectivity among Besides socio-economic "voids" in the Army's said the financial power it will not require to go brain-stormed over the political gain for Modi from security". BBIN nations. development the project will combat readiness, comes vested, depending on the through numerous prevailing security scenario PDP alliance has cost India "We have not even heard a "The section will connect India also lead to reduction in amid nearly a month-long budgetary support available, procurement stages which as well as external threats massively," he said in a series single syllable on the to Myanmar and we can further average travel time along the standoff between the armies to buy the complete range of often cause in-ordinate facing the country and of tweets. momentous failure on the go to Thailand, Indonesia and project road by nearly 40 of India and China in the weapons system may delays. decided to enhance combat Gandhi also tweeted, "Modi's part of PM Narendra Modi Malaysia. So it is the section percent. Dokalam area as well as translate into Rs 40,000 As part of the decision, the effectiveness of the Army. personal gain = India's on steps being taken," he strategic loss + sacrifice of alleged. US condemns 'cowardly' Amarnath attack; China, Pak mum innocent Indian blood". The Congress leader said Congress spokesperson after a meeting of the Cabinet WASHINGTON, JULY 12 part of the world". condemned the attack and Germany, Russia, Norway, China and Pakistan, a Anantnag district on Abhishek Singhvi said the Committee on Security, MoS Denouncement of the expressed its support for the Canada, Iran apart from The SAARC-member nation, are Monday night. attack happened due to "gross Home Hansraj Ahir claimed The Trump administration Amarnath terror attack by authorities and solidarity South Asian Association for only two immediate "The United States and India and grave intelligence failure" that the government "will on Wednesday strongly the international community with the Indian people, while Regional Cooperation neighbours of India which will continue to fight despite specific inputs and look into security lapses and condemned the "cowardly" continued to come in but the Spanish President in a (SAARC) countries- have not commented on the together against terrorist condemned the prime will fill in the gaps", while terror attack on Amarnath India's two major letter to Prime Minister Afghanistan, Bangladesh, attack. threats in every part of the minister for not coming MoS in PMO Jitendra Singh pilgrims in Kashmir and neighbours, China and Narendra Modi said India Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal-are Seven Amarnath pilgrims world," White House Press forward to either admit the showered praises on the vowed that the US and India Pakistan, have not can count on Spain in the among those which have were killed and 19 others Secretary Sean Spicer said grave security failure or prime minister and said that will together continue to commented on it. The fight against terrorism. already condemned the injured in the terrorist attack in a statement issued two assure the nation of decisive "he is personally monitoring fight terror threats in "every Portuguese government The US, the UK, France, attack. in south Kashmir's days after the attack. action. the situation". Batote and Doda region to Kishtwar and Baderwah has been Mr Geng's comments were in reply to a question on the killing of seven Amarnath yatris shows that the spirit of FROM PAGE 1 also affected due to landslides. tension between India and Pakistan, with the Organisation Kashmiryat is alive and much vibrant today. People of the Chopper Service to Mata Vaishno Devi has suspended of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing concern over the State have rejected despotic acts despite themselves being Two soldiers killed as Pak Heavy downpour and fog around the cave shrine of Mata situation in Kashmir, and whether China can play a role to victims of violence for decades," she said. Vaishno Devi forced authorities to suspend the chopper defuse the hostility between the two countries. She said the vehemence with which every section of violates ceasefire along LoC services from base camp at Katra to Sanjichat. Besides this, According to Pakistan foreign ministry, the OIC Council of society, irrespective of ideology, condemned the killings two pilgrims were injured when they were trapped in a Foreign Ministers, who met in Abidjan, Republic of Cote shows that the ethos for which the State is known is intact landslide near Banganga. d'Ivoire, passed a resolution on Kashmir. and vibrant. identified as Lance Naik L N Ranjit Singh and Rifleman Owing to safety and security of the pilgrims the Shri Mata Indian security forces have been carrying out combing The efforts of local youth in donating blood to the injured Satish Bhagat. Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has suspended the yatra from operations in parts of Kashmir to clear the areas of terrorists yatries, help in rescue operations by local villagers or the The incident comes two days after the deadly attack in south the alternate track from Ardh Kuwari. However, the yatra supported by Pakistan who launch attacks against them. dharna organised by members of civil society comprising Kashmir's Anantnag where seven Amarnath pilgrims were through the traditional track is on. On Monday evening, terrorists targeted a bus carrying students, traders, lawyers, activists, writers and others at Lal killed, and 19 others injured in a militant attack. On Sunday Jammu received 53mm of rainfall on Wednesday and Amarnath pilgrims and killed seven of them, including six Chowk yesterday is an eye opener to those who are hell bent the Pakistan army had targeted villages and forward posts recorded a maximum temperature of 28.1 degrees Celsius, women, in Kashmir's Anantnag district. Lashkar-e-Taiba on dividing the people of the State on communal or regional along the LoC in Poonch district by resorting to heavy seven degrees below the normal. The meteorological commander and Pakistani national Abu Ismail has emerged lines, added CM. mortar shelling and firing automatic weapons. Officials said department has predicted light to moderate rainfall across as the mastermind of the attack. According to her, Amarnath yatra was an old practice in in June only 23 ceasefire violations, one BAT attack and Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. Kashmir, which is predominantly supported, conducted and two infiltration bids have been reported in which four Body?washed?away?in?Flash?Floods helped by locals.. people including three soldiers were killed and 12 others Intercepted transcript reveals Pakistan The body of a 4-year-old boy who died earlier due to snake "The beauty of Kashmir's tolerant character is that the cave injured. bite was washed away by flash floods in Ujh river in is supplying chemical weapons to Hizb shrine was discovered by a local Muslim and even today On June 22, Pakistani soldiers had carried out an attack 600 Kathua. When the family was about to consign his body to Kashmiri Muslims are seen helping and serving yatries all metres inside Indian territory along the LoC in Krishna flame, the water level in the adjoining Ujh river suddenly but my people want me back. Our next programme will be along the route," she added. Ghati sector of Poonch killing two Indian soldiers. Earlier rose due to flash floods in the upper regions. The gushing after Eid...We will plan our next move after Eid," the Meanwhile, market in tourist resort of Pahalgam near the on May 1, Pakistani Border Action Teams (BAT had crossed river washed away the body which was recovered later from transcript says, CNN-News18 reported. base camp of the Amarnath yatra observed complete into the Indian territory near LoC in Krishan Ghati under the Panjthirthi area of Billawar tehsil. "Inshallah, we are going to get lots of support from shutdown today to protest against killing of seven pilgrims. the cover of heavy shelling and beheaded two Indian Pakistan...things are happening along the border. In days to soldiers. The shops and business establishments in Pahalgam tourist come, Pakistan will step-up its anti-India game,' an resort remained close as a mark of protest against attack on There have been hundreds of violations of the 2003 5 judges SC Bench to decide if operative of the Hizbul Mujahideen can be heard saying. Amarnath pilgrims. ceasefire agreement by the Pakistan along the LoC and the Aadhaar violates right to privacy The operative goes on to say: "Till now we've used grenade International Border in J&K since Indian army carried launchers on the Indian army...killing just 3-4 and injuring surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied a few. But now it's time to change our tactics. We will hearing on the petitions from Tuesday, July 18 onwards. Massive hunt on for Abu Ismail Kashmir on September 29 last year. straightaway use chemical weapons...to kill as many as possible at the same time." Why did the Lashkar attack Amarnath in the attack on Amarnath pilgrims, a senior police official Bus moved around without cover Lieutenant General (Retired) GD Bakshi told the channel: said. for 2 days and terrorists trailed it Yatries and yet deny its role? "It seems they are looking for a big terror attack." BJP MP Seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, were killed RK Singh also reacted to the report saying: "If this sort of and 19 others were injured when terrorists attacked a bus in no-go area. It ultimately became a mix of both. The escalation take place then that will lead to war. Handler of operatives kept a close tab of the bus and its movements. Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday evening. terrorists from Pakistan mingle with the locals and dish out Hizbul Mujahideen need to think carefully. This will lead to It was found that the bus was moving without any security The official said the attack in Anantnag appears to be a support. Now what most of the locals do not realise is that massive outrage in India and world." cover. The yatris on the ill-fated bus had completed the reprisal for killing of several Lashkar militants, including the Pakistani militants are so highly radicalised that they do Hizbul Mujahideen, which is based in Kashmir, is the pilgrimage. They stayed on in Srinagar to do some sight- Bashir Lashkari, in an encounter with security forces earlier not care for Kashmiriyat or the yatra. biggest terrorist group in the Valley with around 200 active seeing and this was the time that the bus came under attack this month. Reason B: Over the past couple of months, there have been members. The group is also suspected to have aided the following which seven persons were killed. "The terrorists are frustrated at the back-to-back losses very strong counter-terrorism operations going on in the Amarnath Yatra attack on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Officers part of the investigation say that there may have Valley. Everyday, we get to read about one or the militant the Batengoo area of Anantnag district on Monday. suffered by them during counter-insurgency operations over been around 5 to 6 terrorists who were part of this attack. It being killed. All raids are based on specific and actionable The Jammu and Kashmir Police had said Lashkar-e-Taiba the past month or so and have now resorted to attacking is confirmed that the bus was fired upon from both sides. intelligence. This kind of pin-pointed counter terror (LeT) was responsible for the attack on the bus carrying the civilians and tourists," he said. Even those who survived the attack told the police that they operations has put the terrorists on the defence. pilgrims. However, the terrorist organisation has denied According to the official, Ismail has been active in Kashmir heard firing from both sides. Reason C: Terrorists and separatists had planned major involvement in the attack. The group has condemned the for several years and had moved base to south Kashmir Top sources in Delhi told that Ismail oversaw the entire events during the first death anniversary of Burhan Wani. attack and called it a 'reprehensible' and 'un-Islamic' act. more than a year ago. attack. He stayed constantly in touch with the terrorists However nothing went as per plan as the security through the operation. The possibility of a hostage crisis mechanism was in place. There was a sense of desperation was also discussed. However when one of the terrorists 'Highest alert' sounded across J&K; that built up due to this failure. The terrorists knew very LeT operative accepts role tried entering into the bus, he was pushed away by the well that the some yatris did not observe the security massive manhunt on for LeT terrorists cleaner. in attack on Army convoy convoy rule and were not protected by such convoy and this Meanwhile, the investigators are also exploring the possible made them vulnerable. The failure to make any noise during The 40-day long pilgrimage started on June 29. role played by the elusive Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander the Wani's death anniversary led these terrorists to carry out and Kashmir Police, a top J&K police official said. Meanwhile, police sources here said the 26-year old Ismail Abu Dujana. Ismail had come into the Valley two years He was nabbed from the house where LeT commander the attack. They decided to hit and make headlines. infiltrated into the Valley two years back and has since been back and took over from Dujana recently when the heat on Bashir Lashkari was killed in an encounter on July 1. His carrying on terror activities in south Kashmir area. the latter shot up. Officials say that they are checking to find arrest led to the arrest of a local militant in Kashmir, "Abu Ismail with at least one foreign terrorist and two to out a possible role that Dujana too may have played in the China now wants to intrude Muneeb Shah. attack. three local terrorists of LeT carried out the attack on the into Kashmir rises CM hails people for condemning Yatra bus on Monday," said a source, adding information Monsoon causes landslides, based on intercepts indicates that the attack was planned by escalating the tensions and China is willing to play attack on Amarnath yatris him too. water logging in Jammu constructive role in improving relations between India and "The terrorists came on two motorcycles and fired at least a Pakistan," he told reporters. tourism players and civil society groups yesterday held hundred rounds from their automatic weapons at the bus at two places. After the first attack, the terrorists chased the Jammu-Srinagar highway was closed due to landslides at The comments also come two days after a Chinese analyst silent protest in Srinagar to protest attack on Amarnath Mehar and shooting stone at Panthal for nearly five hours. wrote in the state-run Global Times that a "third country's" yatris. bus and fired at it for the second time," said a source, noting However, the authorities were able to clear the highway by Army could enter Kashmir at Pakistan's request, using the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti also praised people for that although investigations into the terror attack were in the late Wednesday afternoon. "logic" the Indian Army used to stop the Chinese military condemning attack on yatris. initial stages, yet the involvement of Abu Ismail had been Meanwhile, vehicular traffic on the road link connecting from constructing the road in Doka La area. "The response and reaction shown by people of State to established beyond any doubt.

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VC reviews schemes exclusively for disabled persons Hindus bearing brunt of Jihadi war in Kashmir: JFI Reach door steps of physically disabled Condemns Dy CM statement blaming pilgrims people: Balbir to officials NL Correspondent the Hindus across the Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 nation. NL Correspondent is no caste criteria under this other reserved category Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 “We urge him to address the scheme. Any unemployed schemes. The disabled Killing of Hindu pilgrims in concern of Hindus of disabled person having persons, who are permanent Kashmir is once again a Jammu and Kashmir in The J&K SC, ST, BC disability of 40% or above resident of the J&K State grim reminder that Kashmir particular who have voted Development Corporation can avail the loan ranging with physical disability of is fast becoming a Syria for BJP and suffered being Limited, in collaboration from 50 thousand to 25 40% or above, unemployed where Islam fascists rule the hostaged to an alliance and above age of 18 which has only harmed and roost. Let there be no years are eligible to hurt them. It is a hard fact avail the loan under confusion that the attack on that each time Prime the scheme. In case Amarnath pilgrims in adding that all the permission either from the “We appeal to Hindus and Minister came to Jammu Kashmir is an act of Jihad. and Kashmir he chose to of disabled institutions of indoctrination government or the Islamist all nationalists in the State professional youth, “Six million Hindus, Sikhs totally ignore the Hindus of and recruitment for Jihad in terrorists? He questioned. and across the nation not to the age limit is and Buddhists are very clear the State including the Jammu and Kashmir have He asked Government of look at the parties like attrition and deprivation prescribed from 18 to that they are not merely not only flourished during India as to why it Congress and BJP to come they have been subjected 45 years for availing facing the challenge of PDP-BJP rule but have also deliberately lies to the to their rescue as both of to,” he said. the loan. Balbir Ram isolated acts of terrorism but received protection from the nation by describing the them have willfully become “We warn the nation that it Rattan stressed upon a full-fledged Islamist war,” State. situation in Kashmir as collaborators in promoting is face to face with a with National Handicapped lakhs for establishment of the officials to put more Convener of Jammu for He condemned the hunky dory and lure Indians Jihad in the State and rest of concerted war to bring about Finance & Development viable income generating efforts to reach at the door India (JFI), Prof. Hari Om statement of the Deputy to Kashmir as normal India. We appeal to all of the third partition of India Corporation (NHFDC), also units. The interest rate on steps of the physically and if the nation doesn’t rise told media in a press Chief Minister Nirmal tourists or pilgrims. them to rise independently provides loans for the the loan is 5% upto 50 disabled people and educate it will soon witness Singh in which he blamed Why does Government of of any crutches,” he said. upliftment of disabled thousand, 6% from 50,001 them about the schemes conference here today. balkanisation of the entire “We have no hesitation to the hapless victims India not inform the people He asked for forming persons belonging to general nation,” he said. to 5 lakhs, 7% from 5 lakhs exclusively meant for them. state that running of a themselves for the gruesome of India and the world at Mohalla level defence Advocate Ankur Sharma, category in J&K State. It was to 10 lakhs and 8% above The meeting was attended government in the State on tragedy for having travelled large that Kashmir is in the committees by the citizens Convener, Panun Kashmir, informed to the Vice the loan of 10 lakhs. There by Ghulam Qadir Khatana, the basis of Agenda of into Kashmir in an grip of a religious themselves to save Jammu Dr Agnishekher and Chairperson, Balbir Ram is no income limit Divisional Manager, Mohd. Alliance is not only denial ‘unregistered bus’. movement which is more and the State. Chairman Panun Kashmir, Rattan, by senior officials of prescribed by NHFDC for Iqbal Kataria, Manager of the Jihadi war going on in Is Kashmir a no go area for fascist than the racist He urged the Prime Minister Dr Ajay Chrungoo were also the corporation in a meeting availing loan under the Projects and Roopali the State but also an act of Indians? Have Indians to fascism that ravaged to address the nation about present in the press held at Jammu. scheme, where as income Langer, Technical collaboration in it,” he said travel to Kashmir after Germany? He questioned. attacks being inflicted on conference. The VC was told that there sealing is prescribed for all Supervisor. JKPAAA's protest enters 35th day To be wise after events NL Correspondent them as they are on clear is the ways of state, central Govts Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 vacancies. She said that department should NL Correspondent some of the major lapses dead and 19 injured. and major roads in south The ongoing agitation of the understand their issues and Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 All Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in the killing of According to sources, the Kashmir. Sources said the department should seriously seven pilgrims and injuries security apparatus was army men manning mobile Polytechnic Academic To be wise after the events. carry on the process in a to 19 other pilgrims. Now further tightened. "The bunkers at various Arrangements Association This idiom fits well in the constant pace for their the state and the central (JKPAAA) today entered to ongoing situation in frisking of vehicles has flashpoints like Indira regularization. Government have been been intensified at major Nagar, DPS after the recent 35th day. The protest was She said department should Kashmir. The bus that was led by Umesh Gupta, vice attacked by brought out of slumber and checkpoints attack, Nowgam Chowk, implement the order of initiated fresh measures to like at Gangoo, Galandar, Pohru crossing were asked president AJKPAA, Jammu. to awaken the state the educated youth of the militants was not registered Equal Work and Equal Pay upgrade the security cover Pampore, Sempora in south to remain cautious. The Addressing the media government and to took state who are on roads and at the time of leaving given by the Supreme court from the base camp in Kashmir and Pantha security apparatus persons Umesh Gupta their attention towards the their grievances should be Jammu. This is first lapse. of India. Others who were Jammu right upto the alleged that the State plight of Academic addressed. Why the bus was allowed to Chowk Bypass and comprising mix of CRPF, present on the occasion government is in sleeping Arrangements they observed Addressing the media move several check posts mountain cave. The Pandrathen in Srinagar," BSF, J&K Police, ITBP included Ankush Gupta, mode since long which is the day today as grievances persons Harmeet Kour said when there is a ban on late security apparatus has been they said. Both public and and army was put on high why the highly qualified day in which every that there are 328 vacant Sanjeev Choudary, Tarun evening driving of pilgrims. upgraded across the state private vehicles, they said, alert after militant attack polytechnic academic individual filed a separate posts in Polytechnics where Gupta, Umesh Gupta, Vicky The bus had moved from after were being checked on Amarnath yatris in arrangements protest for grievance to CM Grievances as they are only around 225. Sharma, Kanav Gupta, Ajay Baltal after the sunset. Why militant attack on thoroughly by forces at the Batengo area of South their genuine demands is not cell so that the government She said that there are no Chib, Rakesh Bhatt, Atul the bus was not provided by Amarnath yatris in south checkpoints along the Kashmir's Anantnag district visible to them. He said that should realize that there are financial implications on Kodhi, Gagan Partap. security cover. These are Kashmir left seven pilgrims Srinagar-Jammu highway on Monday evening.(KIP) 2 pilgrims die of cardiac LJP holds protest against killing of Amarnath pilgrims JKMEF pays tribute to pilgrims arrest, toll reaches 18 NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 killed in terror attack SRINAGAR, Jul 12 Two Amarnath pilgrims today died of cardiac arrests near NL Correspondent other dignitaries' paid the departed souls in The activists of Lok Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 the high altitude cave shrine, officials said. With this, the Janshakti Party (LJP) on heartfelt tribute to all the peace. Further while death toll has climbed to 18 in the ongoing 40-day yatra in victims of bus attacked by interacting with the media Wednesday held a strong A tribute paying ceremony the south Kashmir Himalayas. This includes seven militants in Kashmir which personnel, Sushil Sudan protest demonstration was organized at Shashi pilgrims killed in the Anantnag terrorist attack on Monday against the killing of was on return journey after strongly condemn the Bala Memorial Park, night. While Rajender Prasad, 64, a Sadhu from innocent Amarnath Yatries paying obeisance to the cowardly act of militants Directorate of Health Jharkhand, was found dead in Poshpathri, Ashok Mahadev by terrorist.Talking to media While expressing during the occasion Holy Shrine of Amarnath who attacked the unarmed Services Complex Jammu Belwan, 63, from Maharashtra died at Panjtarni. Prasad persons, state president LJP sympathies with the family including Bupinder Singh, Ji , a day before yesterday. pilgrims including by Jammu Kashmir was found dead inside a tent near Mahagunus top in the Ravi Tickoo urged the members of deceased Harpreet Singh, Anita Earthen lamps were lit Children and women. Medical Employees vicinity of the 3,880 metre high holy cave shrine, officials Central government to react yatries, LJP demanded Chandpuri, Pankal Sharma, before the photographs of These inhuman acts will Federation on Wednesday. said, adding the sadhu had apparently died of cardiac strongly against the anti- sufficient compensation for Vineet Karihullo, Dazy deceased and two minutes not going to do good for Sushil Sudan President arrest. Belwan also died of cardiac arrest at Panjtarni national element so that no the deceased and wished Bhat, Sunil Singh, Kamboj, silence had been observed anyone. Prominent along the traditional Pahalgam-cave route in Anantnag Jammu Kashmir Medical body dare to do such act early recovery of the injured. Manoj, Gurmaz, Singh, by the gathering and amongst others who district in the wee hours today, they said. The 40-day Employees Federation and again. Others who were present Karnal, Kanav Sharma. prayed the almighty to rest attended the tribute pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in the ceremony are S/Sh. Vinod mountainous region of south Kashmir started on June 29 from the twin routes of Pahalgam in Anantnag district and Sharma Sec. Gen. JKMEF, Salal Power Station fixes dustbins at Court Complex, DH Reasi Ch. Jarnail Singh Working Baltal in Ganderbal district. The yatra is scheduled to culminate on August 7, coinciding with the Hindu festival Pres. JKGPA, Sh. Anoop NL Correspondent Judge, Reasi for installing at achieve success only when Singh Pres. Driver Cleaner of 'Raksha Bandhan'. The yatra continued smoothly Reasi, Jul 12 despite the terrorist attack on a bus in south Kashmir's Court Complex. Similarly, such drives are taken up by Union (SHTO, Mohd. Anantnag district in which seven pilgrims were killed and 04 Nos. Dustbins were all of us in routine and Saleem Pres. Ministerial As a part of 'Swachh Bharat 19 injured on Monday night. Undeterred by the attack, handed over to Dr. Rajinder every citizen of the country Staff Association, S. Pakhwara', Sh. M.G.Ghai, 10,929 pilgrims visited the cave shrine yesterday and paid K Samyal, Medical participates in Swachhta Harpal Singh Pres. X-Ray Chief Engineer (Civil), their obeisance at the naturally formed ice-lingam Superintendent, District drives. The initiative taken Tech. Association, Pawan Salal Power Station today considered by devotees as a symbol of Lord Shiva. About Hospital, Reasi for their by Salal Power Station was Jamwal Pres. Basic Health on 12.07.2017 handed over 1.65 lakh pilgrims have visited the cave shrine since the installation in District welcomed at both the Employees Association, 05 Nos. Dustbins to Sh. S.R. commencement of the yatra on June 29. (AGENCIES) Hospital Complex. These institutions. Kulraj Bittu Pres. Class-IV Gandhi, District & Sessions Thereafter, a Slogan Employees Association, S. dustbins were handed over Sharma, Officers from Writing competition on Parfulat Singh Gen. Sec. Wounds are wounds, don't politicise them: Bijral in the presence of Sh. NHPC Limited and locals. 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan ' JKMEF, Bharat Bhushan, Kamlesh Pandita, Chief Speaking on the occasion, was organized for the R.P. Singh, Dalip Kumar, Judicial Magistrate, Reasi, Sh. Ghai said that the sacred ladies from NHPC family Suresh Gupta, Vishal Patil, NL Correspondent back after holy darshan leadership. He asserted another country, through Smt. Seraphina Lakra, Sr. 'Swachh Bharat Mission' and CISF wherein a S. Tejinder Singh, Swarn Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 and opposition parties with NIA having tightened their blood and sweat. Manager (HR), Dr. launched by Hon'ble Prime number of ladies Singh, Gurcharan Singh blaming this as failing of its noose around terrorism Ignoring this, they will not P.L.Sharma, Dr. Dheeraj Minister of the nation shall participated with zeal. and Naresh Kumar. The ignoble and demeaning militant attack NDA equating it with supporters enjoying escape public eye of on Amaranth Ji yatris at attacks in 2000 and 2001 unchecked terrorist suspicion. Let's stand by Anantnag has attracted when too NDA ruled at funding, we expect enemy them and not belittle their Notice condemnation across the centre, S.S.Bijral former to be more aggressive for sacrifices realising that I, Om Raj S/o Sh. Seva society. The political IGP and BJP state its own survival. With a more the enemy gets Ram R/o Ranjri P/o Rahya Tec. and Distt Samba, have parties protesting and spokesperson said that it strong leadership at helm determined, far more we was for the first time NDA we are entering into a need to be united and lost documents of my Alto blaming coalition govt at K10 VXI including (Sale centre and state level for govt under PM Narinder decisive stage. Awakened striking. letter, Temp no. , invoice, the incident is sheer Modi has taken to we, need to rise as one Bijral lauding nationalistic 22 no. Form) bearing politicisation of the challenge terrorism, the nation above party spirit of our people who engine no. K10BN gruesome incident. The state policy of Pakistan, politics, to succeed. Bijral are increasingly flocking 7747597, chassis no. need of hour is to see globally with Pakistan said when political parties for the pilgrimage MA3EZDEISOO 276771. Now, I am applying for the wounds as wounds and getting isolated, and at link these enemy strikes as undeterred by militant duplicate of the same. restrain from politicising home with clear mandate political failing, they need attacks said that this Objection, if any, may be them. to commanders on borders to know, that they are strengthened spirit of conveyed to concern Viewing the macabre to befittingly respond the discouraging armed forces nationalism is the greatest authorities within 7 days incident of militants enemy without waiting for and police since engaged achievement of Modi led from the publication of this notice. targeting yatris returning nod from political in bloody proxy war, with NDA govt. Surjit the northlines 4 HILL DISTRICT Jammu | Thursday | July 13 | 2017 Govt to promote citrus fruit PM holds PRAGATI video- production in Rajouri conference with CSs NL Correspondent NL Correspondent Zulfkar informed that Rajouri, Jul 12 Srinagar, Jul 12 government has decided to promote horticulture in Minister for Food, Civil Prime Minister, Narendra Rajouri district in a big way Supplies & Consumer Modi today asked the Chief and the special plantation Secretaries of all the states Affairs and Information drive launched here is part of today launched a special to ensure that the the plan. On the occasion, registration at various levels plantation drive here at the Minister also listened to under Goods and Service Kotedhara being carried out the demands of local people Tax (GST) regime is by Horticulture Department who sought up-grading, completed by 15 August to promote citrus fruit construction of roads, 2017. growing in this border augmentation of water and The Prime Minister said this Repeatedly stressing on the use of Government e- Development also briefed district. The plantation is power supply, provisions for while reviewing the progress being carried out under adequate public transport etc. Chief Secretaries to ensure Marketing (GeM) portal for the Prime Minister about the 'Mission for Integrated The Minister assured the of flagship central projects smooth transition and procurement of material and progress achieved under Development of public that needful will be in his monthly video effective implementation of supplies. He said GeM is a PMAY. Prime Minister urged Horticulture' scheme to done to address their issues. conference under Pro-active the new tax regime, the transparent mechanism for Chief Secretaries and the cover 100 hectare land in the Deputy Commissioner Governance and Timely Prime Minister said that all procurement of material and concerned Administrative area as first phase of the Rajouri, Director FCS & CA Implementation (PRAGATI) the states should designate supplies and more vendors Secretaries to proactively drive. During the drive that Development Department. needs to be tapped to the full. department Jammu R A initiative with Union senior officers at the block should be encouraged to work out a strategic plan to would continue during the Addressing a mammoth He called upon the people to Inqlabi, Director Secretaries of various and district levels to ensure register on the portal. complete the task of ongoing monsoon, the gathering after the launch of adopt modern farming Horticulture Jammu Ministries and Chief registration under GST is Secretary, Urban providing housing facilities department has targeted to the drive, the Minister said techniques and plant High Bhawani Rakwal besides Secretaries of the States. completed by 15th August. Development & HUPA, to all under the mission plant 12500 saplings of Rajouri district has huge Yielding Fruit trees to district and sectoral heads of J&K Chief Secretary, B B The Prime Minister also Ministry of Urban before the year 2022. Citrus fruits in convergence potential for the lucrative improve their income and different departments were Vyas also participated in the called upon the State Chief mode with Rural horticulture sector, which Socio- Economic Status. also present. video conference. Secretaries to make effective DDC inspects ongoing Nandni Chooul to be developed MoS kick-starts road project work dev works RAMBAN, JUL 12 as tourist spot: Tantray NL Correspondent Reasi, Jul 12 To monitor ongoing developmental works being executed by the different agencies District Development Commissioner paying guest huts at Nundni Minister of State for (DDC) Tariq Hussain Ganai visited the far flung areas of sub Chooul. While highlighting Finance and Planning, Ajay division Gool. SDM Gool Pankaj Balotra, Tehsildar Gool the development initiatives Ashraf Parvaiz and officer of other department accompanied Nanda, today kick started undertaken in the area, the DDC. At Sangaldan, Tatapani and Gool, DDC was the works of a road project Tantray said that 250 KV apprised about problems and demands of area like foot paths, from Sirla to Kalara in transformers have been bridges, toilets, Protection walls, Drinking water, power Reasi to be completed at an installed at Loran, Baila supply, blacktopping of roads and other issues. Responding estimated cost of Rs 2.88 Bala, Khait and Danna to to the issues put forth by the people DDC gave necessary crores. instructions to the concerned officers for accelerating the upgrade and improve power Later while addressing infrastructure in the area. speed of construction works He further assured the people that NL Correspondent district Poonch on the people at village Sirla the their genuine demands would be redressed on priority basis. Poonch, Jul 12 While laying foundation tourism map. Referring to a Minister reiterated the DDC paid surprise visit at Community Health Centre (CHC) stone of Dana link road, recent meeting chaired by commitment of the their judicious utilization in issues hampering smooth Gool and inspected infrastructure of Hospital besides Member Legislative Shah Mohammed Tantry Chief Minister on tourism Government to provide completing these key construction of roads" the enquiring the patients about health facilities being provide to Assembly Haveli, Shah said the completion of other promotion in Jammu region, improved amenities to projects. Minister stated. them. He also interacted with staff posted in hospital and he Mohammad Tantray on roads like Loran-Tangmarg he said that it was decided people, and said that a The Minister directed the Later, the Minister toured also directed the officials to perform their duties with Tuesday visited Loran and road will stimulate economic that along with Loran comprehensive plan is officers for regular lower Dana areas and punctuality and regularity to provide better medicare to held a series of public transformation of locals. special focus would be laid underway to expand road supervision and monitoring dedicated 63 KVA people. DDC also visited Tata Pani and directed the concerned meetings. "My thrust is on improving on development of Nandni networks under PMGSY, of all major road projects in transformer to the people authorities to ensure availability of all essential facilities at the Addressing the locals, the surface communication in Chooul as a major tourist PWD and RDD in the state the district keeping in view from his CDF. A total of Rs. spot for visitors and maintain cleanliness and sanitation. MLA said that the tourism Poonch as roads are key to spot. with special focus on far- the set time-frame and to 4.91 lakh have been spent potential of Loran and it's development of any region", On the occasion, Shah flung and hilly areas. He avoid cost escalation. "The on its installation. MLA inaugurates school building adjoining areas will be he said and informed the said for all such roads funds Mohammed Tantray administration has to Various officers of district tapped to its full potential. locals that widening of have been sanctioned and MOHD MAJID MALIK announced Rs. 4 lakh from establish close liaison with administration and local He said that government was Mandi-Plera-loran road is instructions have been BHADEWRAH, JUL 12 his CDF for construction of the public in resolving all people accompanied the keen to develop and bring also being taken up. passed to the concerned for land related and other allied Minister during the visit. MLA Bhaderwah , Daleep Singh Parihar today inaugurated six rooms school building of of Govt School School Dhrewari, Bhalessa here today. The building was constructed by the PWD(R&B) Department at a cost of Rs.39.91 lakh under the Progress of agri, allied sectors reviewed Petitions Committee meet held RMSA. Engineers, students, teachers, local Sarpanchs, Panches and other prominent people of the area were present on the NL Correspondent decisions in these sectors. district. NL Correspondent Commissioner Kashmir, A.R War and occasion. The MLA said that during his tenure as many as 10 Kupwara, Jul 12 Srinagar, Jul 12 The DDC was apprised that The DDC directed the other officials were present in the new High Schools were sanctioned, 300 new school buildings Sheep Husbandry Department concerned District officer for meeting. were constructed and 100 new primary and middle schools were is going to establish Sheep early establishment of grading The meeting of Committee on Petitions The meeting held elaborate discussions sanctioned in Bhadewrah constituency. He underlined the need District Development Parks in each constituency and packing units in Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative regarding the petition submitted by of better coordination between the teachers, students and their Commissioner Talat Parvez parents for better results. where mass dosing and for which land has already Assembly was held here today under the Mohd Sultan Reshi and Wali Rohella today convened a vaccination drives shall be been identified. Mohammad Reshi meeting of District officers of RR conducts driving course for youth undertaken regularly. District Laying stress upon officers to regarding alleged Agriculture and allied sectors Sheep Husbandry Officer work towards encouraging fraudulent sale of Reasi, Jul 12 here today to review the briefed the meeting that under unemployed youth to be self- their land by As part of this initiative the Rashtriya Rifles unit at Lam progress made under various PMEGP establishment of four reliant, the DDC directed Ghulam Mohi-ud- under the aegis of Reasi based Counter Insurgency Force din Reshi and developmental schemes. units in wool yarn, knitting, officers to speedup pending Headquarters and Regional Transport Office (RTO), Rajouri others, with the conducted a Driving Course for the youth of nearby villages The meeting aimed at wool grading besides sheep cases of loans awaiting help of Patwari, of Lam, Laroka and Saryah of Rajouri district. The 23 days bringing all stakeholders breeding farm is being departmental approval. together so that schemes like Tehsildar and other long course was attend by 10 youth under the flagship considered by the department. The DDC enjoined upon the Chairmanship of Choudhary revenue officials. programme Op Sadbhavana. The youth were imparted Mudra Yojana and Stand-Up Regarding horticulture sector, officers to develop timely Sukhnandan Kumar . After elaborate discussions, the driving lessons comprising both practical and theoretical India are implemented the meeting was informed that Entrepreneurial Culture to The meeting was attended by Committee directed concerned officials aspects, including maintenance of the vehicle. In addition to effectively and efficiently. two major nurseries one at boost the economy of district Legislators Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, to furnish details regarding the case and imparting driving training, liaison with Regional Transport In the meeting, DDC took a Manzgam and other at by way of credit linkage in Gulzar Ahmad Wani, Noor Mohammad submit relating documentation to the Office (RTO), Rajouri has been carried out to issue learning detailed review of progress Waripora have been various departments by Sheikh, Anjum Fazili besides Additional Committee. Subsequently, the license to all the trainees, which will further assist these unemployed youth to earn a healthy livelihood. Speaking on made in the district regarding developed to boost involving young DC, Purnima Mittal, Special Secretary committee sought another meeting on the occasion, the Sarpanch of village Lam said that the implementation of board Revenue F.A Shah, Additional 19 July 2017. horticulture sector in the entrepreneurs. various initiatives by the Army, especially for the youth, will assist in the all-round socio Functioning of various deptts reviewed economic development of the Rampant hike in bus fares annoy commuters region. NL Correspondent The Chief Agriculture production in last year was Pulwama, Jul 12 Vaccination prog MOHD MAJID MALIK recently increased some per Officer Pulwama informed 30,000 Kgs. He said that DODA, JUL 12 cent fair but in Doda district the meeting that an area of some major policy decisions District Development there is rampant increase about 29430 hectare area were taken to make the for Hajj pilgrims Commissioner Pulwama , The bus travel in Doda which needs investigation. have been brought under department self-reliant Ghulam Mohammad Dar, district has become costlier They said that in case the Kharif crop and 24260 especially in Mulberry from Jul 17 with the transporters government has taken any today convened a meeting hectare have been brought Sector, Seed Sector and Post RAMBAN, JUL 12 increased the fare with their decision regarding the bus to review progress and under Rabi cultivation. Cocoon Sector and to According to Chief Medical own will from 10 to 20 Rs fare hike then they should development in Agriculture, While as 14900 Qtls of explore possibility of Officer the the Hajj pilgrims per passenger on various have made the notification Horticulture, Sericulture fertilizer, 525 vermi funding from line hailing from Tehsil Ramban, routes in spite of the order of public. Commuters are upset and Floriculture sector here. composts, 361 welders have departments to bridge the Batote and Rajgarh will be transport department to about the lack of uniformity Additional Deputy been provided to farmers. It financial gaps and achieve given vaccination at District increase fair on various in hiking the charges and not Commissioner, Joint was also stated that 32 the projected goals. It was routes to Rs 5 to 7 per being informed about it in Director Planning, Chief Hospital Ramban, pilgrims farmers have been provided also informed in the passenger. Daily passengers cry foul as there is no hike in huge amount the passengers advance. The bus and Agriculture Officer from tehsil Pogal Paristan, training under National meeting that the production who were eagerly waiting for diesel prices. The sudden thereby resulted in the matador passengers have Pulwama, District Khari and Banihal will be Mission on Agriculture of seed has increased. the government to announce rampant increase has taken immense hardships to them. demanded a further Agriculture Officer, Project given vaccination at cut in fares as there has been commuters unawares, The conductors of private reduction of at least Rs 2 per Coordinator Saffron Extension Programme. District floriculture officer Community Health Centre no increase in diesel rates in leading to arguments buses and matadors plying kilometer. The bus Mission, Deputy Director Meanwhile 500 Bee informed the meeting that (CHC) Banihal and pilgrims the past few months, were between them and from Bhaderwah to Doda or passengers demanded a Sericulture and District colonies have been provided the department has 12 Parks from tehsil Gool will be dissatisfied with the increase conductors. The commuters Bhaderwah to Jammu said proportionate decrease in bus Floriculture Officer were to the farmers with an and 10 nurseries in the vaccinated at CHC Gool on of fair from today in whole said that despite any new there had been an increase of fares. "We urge the Chief also present in the meeting. assistance of Rs 6.36 lacs district and Floriculture is 17th of July 2017 at 10:30 Doda district. Private buses notification regarding the Rs 10 to 20 in the fare for Minister to further reduce the Threadbare discussions during financial year. now regarded as a viable am. All the pilgrims have and matadors hike fares bus fare hike was made from today, but people were rates so that the common were held during the Deputy Director Sericulture diversification from the been asked to attend the without any further public by the government, not aware of it and refused to man may get some relief meeting to come out with informed the meeting that traditional field crops vaccination program on the notification in Doda and the passenger vehicles here shell out the extra money and from at least one quarter," out of box solutions so that 881 Kanals of land is under because of higher returns scheduled date and time at Bhaderwah as commuters have started overcharging said transport department said passengers. these sectors get an impetus. sericulture and the cocoon per unit area. the above-said venues. the northlines 5 KATHUA Jammu | Thursday | July 13 | 2017 Protest held over killing of Amarnath pilgrims Army gifts youth sports complex to villagers

NL Correspondent Singh, Vishav Singh. Social NL Correspondent facilities like these and the Samba, Jul 12 parties and Beopar Mandal Samba, Jul 12 abundance of talent in area, Samba protest was held at we will certainly produce Social organizations today Army on Wednesday handed Main Chowk Samba over Olympians from area. He staged a massive protest over sports complex to the the killing of Amarnath also stressed on physical demonstration and blocked people of village Nandpur, Yatries. Protest led by fitness & benefits of sports. the National Highway for Samba. Brig Deep Bhagat, few hours in Samba District social activist Lovelu Sena Medal Commander 92 Crowd of villagers swelled over killings of Amarnath Sambyal and Beopar Infantry Brigade was the and village elders thanked pilgrims in Anantnag Mandal president Tajinder chief guest on the occasion the Army for guiding the terrorists attack on Monday. Singh wherein they raised while Colonel Jagjot Singh, youth. It is pertinent to Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and militants. He also the slogans against the Commanding Officer 23 mention here that Biggest Op National Panthers Party condemned the brutal condemned the decision of government and warned the SIKH and Anil Magotra, SADBHAVNA project of 9 (JKNPP) held a strong killing of Amarnath Yatries. Human Rights Commission government that culprits SSP, Samba were also Corps in last year about 25 protest at Main Chowk While addressing the for compensation rupees ten should be caught soon present during the occasion. lakh rupees in which Samba under the leadership protestors, Kundal blamed lakh to the Kashmir based otherwise our protest will The project was executed by level participant in past) and with assistance of village Basketball Court, Volleyball of Yash Pal Kundal youth the present government for stone pelter which is very continue. Others who were 23 Sikh(Sherdil) /92 Infantry two boys of Nandpur School people and Nandpur School. Court, Handball Court, president JKNPP and not providing proper shamful. Others who were present during the protest Brigade BD Bari under were given the honour to Brig Deep Bhagat, SM Badminton Court, Boxing former MLA Samba. security arrangement to the present during the protest include Lovelu Sambyal, operation Sadbhavna. Anvi inaugurate the complex and dedicated the project to Ring, Two room During protest, the activists Amarnath Yatries and due included Rashmi Kant Tajinder Singh, Sandeep Singh(11 years) District accept gift of Army. Col youth of area. He also said Gymnasium, Table Tennis of Panthers burnt the effigy to their negligence yatries Khajuria Tehsil President, Sharma, Vicky Sambyal , Cricket Player and Mrs Jagjot Singh stated that the that Sports will build Hall and Physical Training of Prime Minister of were attacked by the Arun Khajuria, Bobby Rajeshwar Singh. Jasvinder Kaur ( national project was possible only Character of youth and with Infrastructure. DIPR, Beeline Services Congress holds bike rally against FSD puts mobile testing Anantnag terror attack van into service organize Sufi Musical evening SRINAGAR, JUL 12 To curb the menace of milk adulteration, the department NL Correspondent inaugurated the event and religious tourism which will Srinagar, Jul 12 of Food Safety Srinagar today put in service the mobile welcomed the guests from give a big boost to our Food testing van to check the quality parameters of milk. Iran. He hailed the cultural economy with far more Department of Information A team of Food Safety Officers headed by Assistant ties between Kashmir and holdings and shall mean true and Public Relations in Commissioner Food Safety Srinagar laid Naka at Iran. essence of Kashmiriyat. collaboration with 'Beeline Parimpora Srinagar. On spot testing of milk and milk Popular Kashmiri Sufi He said there is untapped Services' a Kashmir based products was carried and around 30 quintals of milk not advertising, travel and MICE singers Ustaad Mushtaq tourism potential in Kashmir confirming to the legal standards were destroyed on spot. company organized an event Ahmad Saaznawaz and and the visiting guests will Some bakery products, Juices were also tested at Bemina on traditional Sufi music in Ustaad Munir Ahmad Mir prove to be de facto and Qamarwari where some bakery products failed in NL Correspondent strongly condemned the the BJP and PDP both the honor of music artists from enthralled the audience with ambassadors of the tourism Kathua, Jul 12 testing were destroyed on spot. terror act and said that these parties are responsible for Iran with an aim to highlight their soulful Sufi renditions rich Valley in their country types of attacks on the the link between Iran and of the poetry of Hafez besides establishing an age Youth Congress workers this bloodshed and the Meeting of EROs, AEROs held Kashmir in respect of music Shirazi and Amir Khusru, the old traditional and cultural held a massive protest rally innocent people will not be present unrest in the state. BANIPORA, JUL 12 and Sufism. legendary Iranian mystics. link between Kashmir and in Kathua on Wednesday tolerated and appealed the While expressing In connection with Special Enrollment Drive, a meeting The event was held at the The event organizer Mirza Iran. against the terror attack on state government to take all sympathies with the kins of Ghazanfar while outlining Speakers said Iran and the safety measures to the deceased yatries, he of the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and newly refurbished innocent pilgrims of Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) was auditorium of Department of the aim of holding the event Kashmir share old and strong Amarnath. The protestors safeguard the lives and demanded sufficient said holding such events bonds owing to many property of the innocent compensation for the held here today at the office of Deputy District Election Information and Public led by Youth Congress Officer Bandipora. District Nodal Officer, SVEEP bridges the gaps between the similarities in terms of people visiting the state so deceased wished early Relations at Media Complex leader Pankaj Sharma, raised (Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation) societies and bring them language, culture, that this type of incident recovery of the injured and here. Director Information, slogans against the PDP-BJP besides principals of Government Degree Colleges were closer besides promoting geography, art and does not take place in future. assured them that whole the Muneer-ul-Islam government. During the present in the meeting. The objective of the meeting was architecture, religion etc. protest, he expressed Senior Congress leader nation is behind them in this to review progress on implementation of Election NPP holds protest against They said organizing this resentment against the govt Naresh Kumar Sharma said hour of grief. Parvesh Commission of India's (ECI) mandate to ensure 100 "welcome" event will send a for failure in providing that the attack on the Sharma, Kulbir Singh, percent enrollment of left-out electors. It was informed in terror attack on pilgrims good message across Iran security to the Amarnath amaranth yatra is attack on Ramesh Kumar, Pawan the meeting that for this purpose, awareness camps are and beyond about the pilgrims. He said that the India's unity and integrity Kumar, Kulbir Pathania, Bal being regularly organized besides Campus Ambassadors NL Correspondent can save the state from the tremendous tourism potential attack on Amarnath pilgrims and we will not going to Krishnan were also present have been selected in Degree Colleges Bandipora, Kathua, Jul 12 death and destruction which that J&K is blessed with. was a shameful act. He tolerate it. He alleged that at the occasion. Sumbal and Gurez who have been given necessary is looming over the state. He training to sensitize students about the importance of Activists of National said that it was pity to hear participating in the democratic process and having Panthers Party Kathua unit the statements of central BJP Arrangements for election photo identity card (EPIC). The meeting was held a massive protest under informed that Government Degree College Sumbal has already started the process and some forms have been Budha Amarnathji Yatra reviewed received from the institute for enrollment. It was told that a number of awareness programmes are also being NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 organized under SVEEP program as part of a special drive being held upto 31st of current month involving Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Dr. Anganwadi workers and ASHA workers. Mandeep Bhandari today chaired a meeting to review arrangements for the smooth conduct of Budha Amarnathji Notice Yatra commencing from July 29 in I, Satish Kumar S/o Sh. Bishan Dass R/o Ward no. 7 Kathua, have the leadership of Robin Poonch. lost R/C of my scooty bearing regd. no. JK08E: 7711. Now, I am leaders as mere applying for the duplicate of the same. Objection, if any, may be Sharma (District President IGP Dr. S.D Singh, ADC Jammu, Arun condemnation of killing the conveyed to concerned authorities within 7 days from the National Panthers Party) Manhas, Deputy Director Tourism publication of this notice. innocents don't give any against the brutal killings of Subah Mehta and other concerned Prabhu assurance of safety to Amaranth Yatris by a groups pilgrims and victims of terror officers along with representatives of of terrorists in which seven attacks. "The anti-national various religious organizations reception of the pilgrims, security, ensure availability of fire tenders at Notice pilgrims lost their precious elements are a big threat to attended the meeting. accommodation, communication, important places enroute Yatra and I, Ajay Lakhnotra S/o Late Sh. Mohan Lal R/o Ward no.16 Shiva life. During the protest, the people of J&K and Divisional Commissioner took stock sanitation and traffic regulation so that food safety department was instructed Nagar Kathua, have lost my driving license. Now, I am applying for Robin Sharma condemned the duplicate of the same. Objection, if any, may be conveyed to should be hanged to the of arrangements regarding availability devotees don't face any inconvenience. to keep a strict vigil and check on food concern authority within 7 days from the publication of this notice. the BJP and PDP government death,"said Robin Sharma. of essentials and LPG, besides He asked every stake holder to made adulteration Prabhu for being quite over the issue Maninder, Ashwani, Naseeb, provisions being made for Medicare comprehensive efforts to provide all The Div Com asked the concerned and not taking any strict Mandeep, Lucky, Sunny, Raj facilities, power supply, drinking the essential amenities to the Yatris officers to made special arrangements action against the militants Karan, Jivaji Ratanpal, water, parking and accommodation enroute. for female and old aged pilgrims. He Notice attack on pilgrims. Robin I, Rakesh Kumar S/o Sh.Chajju Ram R/o V.P.O Kore Punnu, Tehsil Inderpal, Ramesh Gupta facilities for yatries. He also directed for maintaining further directed the officers to install Marheen and District Kathua(J&K), going for the correction of my demands for the imposition (Sarpanch), Shubam were He directed the concerned officers to cleanliness enroute Yatra. Fire and CCTV cameras at base camps for the son's (namely Rohit Kumar) date of birth which has been wrongly of Governor rule as this only also present on the occasion. ensure proper arrangements for Emergency department was directed to security of Yatris. recorded as 26-04-2004 instead of 25-04-2004 in Army School record. Objection, if any, may be conveyed to concern authority within 7 days from the publication of this notice. Measures to deal with NABARD observes 36th foundation day Prabhu OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PWD water-logging in Jammu NL Correspondent the credit and creating mass under NABRAD funding which Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 awareness about the marketing include development of seed (R&B) CONST. DIVN. NO. II, JAMMU city discussed and management of their farms multiplication farm and Potato C A N C E L L A T I O N Minister for Agriculture, on entrepreneurial lines. seed multiplication farm at NL Correspondent machinery to deal with the menace. Ghulam Nabi Hanjura on The Minister stressed on the Bakore, Gool and Sanasar, Name of work : (i) Supply, Installation, Testing & Jammu Tawi, Jul 12 He further directed JMC to start Wednesday called for better collective efforts of the respectively. He said against Rs Commissioning of 125 KVA D.G Set alongwith remodeling of deep drains where synergy among the stakeholders NABARD, Banks and the 10.20 crore project cost Allied Works for V.C Block at G.G.M Science College Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal ever required to prevent water to ensure the envisioned goal of Development Departments to sanctioned under Rural Jammu. Singh today directed Jammu logging in busy areas of the city. advancement of agriculture double the farmers' income by Infrastructure Development (ii) Installation of New Distribution Meter Panels at 5, sector with socio-economic 2022 as envisioned by the Prime Fund(RIDF) by NABRAD, state Municipal Corporation (JMC) to In the meeting, Dr. Singh enquired Prithvi Raj Road New Delhi. launch a drive to remove about the new projects being taken emancipation of farmers is Minister. has expended Rs 5.54 crore till encroachments along drains and up by the Corporation for achieved. He said that awareness and June 2017. (iii) Day to Day Maintenance to the Electrical Works at.:- Nallahs to prevent overflowing improving the drainage system in The Minister was speaking at sensitization of farmers holds Banking Ombudsman, S C 1. Judicial Quarters Ambphalla Jammu. 2. Judicial Staff and water logging in Jammu city. the city. the 36th foundation day key to better implementation of Sharma, GM, RBI, Shri P Quarters Ambhalla Jammu3. PWD Guest House Surinsar Dr Singh was speaking at a It was informed in the meeting that celebration of NABARD here the welfare schemes and called Shimrah, GM, RBI, Shri Jammu. meeting attended by the JMC has kept its men and today. upon the Agriculture department Satyanarayana, Senior He congratulated NABARD and and concerned agencies to reach Bankers, Sh K. S. Sambyal, (iv) Day to Day Maintenance to the Electrical Works at.:- Commissioner, JMC M. Raju, Joint machinery on standby to clear 1. D.C Office Jammu. Commissioner, JMC R S Jamwal, water logging at various places and its role in development of out to the farmers by organizing Joint Director of Agriculture agriculture sector and farmers. regular awareness programmes. (Inputs), Chief General 2.State Vigilance Organisation Office Complex Jammu. 3. Executive Engineers and other deal with any exigency arising out Judicial Academy Janipur High Court Jammu. While outlining the state of He stressed that with the Manager, NABARD, J&K RO, officers of the Corporation. of the heavy rainfall in Jammu. agriculture sector in the state he changing times the focus should Shri Vijay Kumar , SLBC "There is an imminent need to The Deputy CM was further Reference:- NIT NO. 48 OF 2017-2018 DT. 20-06-2017 said NABARD can play very be on integrated and organic Convenor, State Govt. officials remove encroachments on nallahs informed that the rapid increase in important role in uplifting the farming to fetch good economic of Agriculture & Horticulture which is main cause of water population has led to the filing of Due to poor response, the tenders invited vide above economic condition of the returns. Departments, other bank referred NIT are hereby cancelled. Fresh tenders floated logging and overflowing of rain Nallahs over their capacity which farmers of the state through The Minister said that works officials, representative form separately. Sd/- water," Dr. Singh said, and directed leads to overflow of drains in the enhancement of technology are apace on the implementation NGOs and FPOs were present DIP/J-3194/17 Executive Engineer JMC to activate men and rainy season. based applications, linkage with of different projects taken up on the occasion. PWD Const. Div. No.II, Jammu the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Thursday | July | 13 | 2017 Amarnath Yatra attack will only embolden Army's resolve to eliminate terrorists the northlines Harsha Kakar months, losing their support base in their absence, hence cry about their fears of security and seek questioning in Thursday | July | 13 | 2017 he brutal attack on the Amarnath yatris Srinagar, which should be avoided at all costs. has had its repercussions across the Thus, to indicate support and win some goodwill and Right time for unity Tregion. There were large-scale protests respite from the government, have criticised the terrorist against the attack and to criticise the failure of the action, a clear case of crocodile tears, which should be move in valley ! government, in both Jammu and Udhampur, compelling the ignored. There were no crocodile tears when DSP Ayub government to suspend internet services to restore law and Pandith was lynched because the summons had still not order. arrived. he gruesome killing of the Amarnath Yatries in The Army would now get into action, seeking to Kashmir by the terrorists has shaken the nation. The There was almost universal condemnation of the incident Tpeople in Kashmir valley barring a section of those from across almost all political lines. The only one, which where we should possess the freedom of moving at will and eliminate those involved. Their elimination is just a who are being carried away by extreme Wahabi mindset seemed to politicise the issue is the now almost-defunct, the where we choose. This is the environment which security matter of time. The state and the Centre are on the same and the secessionists, this is the right time to appreciate the CPI, whose spokesperson claimed that a similar attack had forces are seeking to create in the Valley and would achieve thought process and working in unison to ensure that the sense of resentment among the local people and political occurred during the time of the last BJP government, hence it in some time-frame, militancy or not. yatra proceeds unhindered. tribe and to reach out the ordinary Kashmiri without felt the way the party functioned was the cause. This cheap The nation is now standing by the Army in its endeavours to For those on the move, as a part of the yatra, it is their relenting on anti-terror operations in the valley and also political comment was ignored by all other political parties secure the region from terrorists. The so-called human faith and belief, which is far stronger than what any taking terror supporters to task. and the media. rights voices, who insulted the security forces, when the terror strike can deter and this is an indication that the Seven pilgrims were killed and 19 other injured when a bus The incident could bring about a volte-face in the Valley in incident involving major Leetul Gogoi occurred, are now nation is one. This faith and determination of the carrying pilgrims were attacked by Lashkar terrorists led by the days to come. It is also a reminder of how volatile the silent when innocent yatris, travelling back after a darshan common Indian to complete the yatra, despite threats, is Commander Abu Ismail. situation is presently in the Valley and how ignoring basic are brutally killed. what makes we Indians different and special. Their faith It was the quick wit of the bus driver Saleem Sheikh who rules and bypassing regulations could be costly in terms of Don't these innocent travellers also possess human rights, in the Army is much more and from their heart, than the could save the rest of lives. The barbaric attack has been human lives. don't the terrorists who attacked them, deserve to meet their critics who seek a few minutes of media time. The condemned unequivocally by political parties in Jammu The vehicle was not registered with the board, not a part of maker. There has been muted criticism from the separatists, incident is a reminder that being lax on implementing and Kashmir. the convoy and was moving once the road opening party reasons are well-known. The few who support their views operating procedures can lead to loss of precious lives. Sensing the sensitivity of the situation, the separatists to (ROP), which was ensuring security of the move, was lifted. are now isolated. Further, the determination of those now moving, despite had to give their reaction. Terming the incident ‘going This was because of lack of knowledge within those who The local Kashmiri is against such strikes. Those threats indicates the strength of the nation. The locals against the Kashmiri ethos’, secessionist leaders Moulvi comprised this group. The fact is how could a vehicle move working at the camp location to assist the yatris are there involved in the conduct of the yatra represent the masses Farooq, Yasin Malik and Syed Ali Shah Geelani claimed in all the way from Jammu to the Amarnath camp and return to improve their financial status. They have come from seeking peace and are neither terrorists, nor support a strong statement. This is what needed to be realised to Srinagar on its own and that too with a non-J&K number all parts of the state every year and in the period of the violence, isolating those who indulge in it. among the common Kashmiri that they have to resent and plate, without being registered with the board. It should yatra earn enough to improve their lifestyle for a few Inputs on the whereabouts of the terrorists involved would resist such horrific and inhuman acts as it goes against the have raised eyebrows at some check point or the other. This months. They always desire a peaceful yatra and larger flow in no time and their elimination is certain. Kashmiris Kashmiri society. As on ground, Kashmir valley has yet to itself is a major security lapse and should be avoided in number of devotees, thus ensuring that their efforts of who traditionally welcome visitors are equally shocked. recover from the dilution of its status of pluralist and future. tolerant society. travelling this distance to work pays off. They represent Those supporting militancy are a miniscule, who would Any single passenger bus moving at night is an invitation to Currently, the security forces have been given a free hand the masses who have no desire for violence, but seek a disaster. Over-ground workers (OGW) of militant groups now face the wrath of the locals and security forces. to hunt down the terrorists. This has obviously led to life of peace and development. They are not part of the The critics of the Army need to learn from the common would have observed a single vehicle moving, with a non- heightened tension in the valley with Army bringing back minority which operates against the state indulging in yatris who believe that since the Army is involved in J&K number plate and passed on the information to the cordon-and-search operations (CASO) to weed out violence or stone-throwing and holding the state to security, the yatra is no threat, one incident notwithstanding. militants. Rajnath Singh has gone on record to say that the lurking terrorists. Hence, the attack was an opportunity, not ransom. We will, if together, handle any threat to the nation as long situation in Kashmir will change in the next one year for planned, and executed in a hurry by a small group moving The Hurriyat is on the back foot, as having received as we trust our security forces. The incident only good, indicating an all-out fight against terrorist operating on motorcycle. To give excessive credit to any group in summons in the NIA investigation for hawala strengthens our resolve to eliminate those who seek therein. But to really solve the Kashmir puzzle, one needs such an instance is wrong and conveys a wrong message. transactions, are now a worried lot. They are scared to violence as a means to an end, while supporting those who to establish contact at grass root level by all means and That notwithstanding, the fact remains, that we are in India, move to Delhi, knowing they could be held back for seek dialogue. through the genuine traditional local leadership. Rajnath Singh’s bold assertion that not all Kashmiris are terrorists and he cares for ‘Kashmiriyat’ is a positive Can India and China go to battle? statement. It can be a starting point of a repo-mechanism in the Valley. Rajnath went against the sentiment of right- wing base while praising the ethos of ‘Kashmiriyat’ and the Ajai Shukla territory protruding However, the ongoing united voice against terror. But then the much referred southward from the Tibetan standoff at THE tri- ‘Kashmiriyat’ should not remain a phony concept, since the 'Does the Indian army's plateau, ends north of junction, at the Kashmiri Pandits and other Hindus were hunted out. One new assertiveness risk a Doklam at the Batang La southern tip of the can discuss the merit of the argument, but the Central clash escalating into pass. Chumbi Valley, is government has made the right noise after the terror attack, shooting and possibly China asserts ownership of over territory that both by speaking the message of unity. Now comes the difficult skirmishes?' asks Ajai Doklam, too, claiming the Beijing and New part of following it up with action. If Lashkar has truly Shukla. boundary runs south of the Delhi regard as gone against the core belief of right thinking Kashmiris, pasture, along the strategically they worth being given support? he territorial and dominating Gyemo Chen important. Indian Or should they in any way carry the cudgel of Kashmir’s boundary dispute mountain, which China calls military planners cause. This is an issue the politicians need to raise Tbetween India and Mount Gipmochi. worry that letting powerfully with the common people of the Valley. China is a complex, Complicating this otherwise Beijing extend the Reconciliation is a gradual process, but there is no better historical, multi-layered straightforward dispute is boundary southwards time than to start now, when everyone is on the same page, wrangle across a sprawling Bhutan, since the tri- to Mount Gipmochi at least momentarily. 3,500 kilometre-long border. junction of the Sikkim- would bring China The intelligence agency needs to do its part by nailing Yet, a relatively simple Tibet-Bhutan boundary falls closer to the Siliguri down mastermind Pak terrorist, Abu Ismail, currently disagreement has brought here. corridor -- a narrow carrying out his operation from South Kashmir. The patrols from both armies Bhutan's claims are sliver of Indian international community too has strongly condemned the eyeball-to-eyeball on the supportive of India's. territory between terror attacks and efforts should be made to vigorously Except for Ladakh, which Nepal and Bangladesh counter Pakistan’s propaganda regarding Kashmir in every Sikkim-Tibet border since June 16 and led to China lies northeast of the -- which connects available forum. Himalayas, the de facto India's seven north-eastern pressing its case for the Indian withdrawal a peace bolstered by the While no mercy should be given to the terror mongers and blocking the travel of Indian Sino-Indian boundary, states with the Indo- Doklam Plateau so precondition for de- successful 'Peace and abettors, language of empathy is needed for the common pilgrims to Kailash called the Line of Actual Gangetic plain. determinedly? escalating the Doklam face- Tranquillity Agreement' people of Kashmir while not ignoring the sentiments of two Mansarovar through the Control, broadly follows the In fact, advancing to the The answer is probably that, off, Indian forces are that New Delhi and Beijing main regions Jammu and Ladakh of the heterogeneous Nathu La border pass. Himalayan watershed. Siliguri corridor would unlike many claims showing no sign of state. If they really believe in ‘Kashmiriyat’ and promoting At issue is sovereignty over signed in 1993. China has The commonest form of require Chinese troops to elsewhere, Beijing has an blinking. an inclusive society where there is no space for bloodshed a scenic, 4,000 metre-high pressed for additional break through strong Indian arguable case here. This firmness follows a of innocents, the days of Pakistan sponsoring terrorism in pasture called Doklam -- dispute -- and there are 14 agreements, most recently a defences in Sikkim and As China's foreign ministry pattern seen in earlier patrol the valley should be numbered. Terror shouldn’t have any less than 100 square separate disputes along the 'Working Mechanism for advance southwards more spokesperson spelt out in confrontations in Ladakh, place in civil society discourse, and this attack should be kilometres in spread. LAC -- is whether one Consultation and than 100 kilometres through used as a red line to convince Kashmiris the perils of India claims that the ridgeline, or the tedious detail last week, the like in Daulet Beg Oldi in Coordination' in January difficult jungle terrain -- a 1890 Anglo-Chinese April-May 2013; and in backing a lunatic foreign power. Modi and co needs to Chumbi Valley, a dagger- neighbouring one, 2012; and a 'Border constitutes the watershed. tough military task. Convention Relating to Chumar in September 2014. reach out and give peace a chance. It may not go in vain. shaped wedge of Chinese Defence Cooperation The 1962 war was sparked The beleaguered Chinese Sikkim and Tibet Over the preceding decade, Agreement' in October off near Ziminthang by units that do make it to specifically mentioned India's defensive posture 2013. Letter to Editor disagreement over whether Siliguri would have to beat Mount Gipmochi as the tri- has been greatly stiffened Yet, inexplicably, Beijing the boundary ran along the back inevitable Indian junction of China, India and by raising two new continues to resist Indian Thagla Ridge, as India counter attacks. Bhutan. divisions in the Northeast; An Open Letter to DGP J&K calls to formalise the LAC's claimed, or along the Even assuming that China True, Beijing rejects as an armoured brigade each alignment -- an important Hathungla ridgeline to its obtained control over the 'colonial impositions' other for Ladakh and the We at Public Civil Vigilance Cell, J&K simmering public anger has volcanic first step towards resolving south, as China contended. Siliguri corridor, India could British era agreements, like Northeast; a mountain (CVC) being the law abiding citizens are dimensions. All of us should be scared of the larger territorial simply bypass the corridor, the 1914 Simla Convention strike corps currently being highly critical of the ham-handed manner in the anger of the common man who is the dispute. The 1986 Sumdorong Chu moving through Nepal or that birthed the McMahon raised and major which Amarnath pilgrims were accorded 5- master of your and our destiny. Let the A clear LAC alignment, confrontation, which saw Bangladesh. Line. improvements in India's air Star treatment by J&K Police under your down and out be not underestimated and recognised by both sides, India moving tens of If India's sense of But there is a difference -- defence and air strike dynamic leadership. The National channels even those occupying highest constitutional would end the imperative thousands of troops to the vulnerability over Siliguri is China actually signed the capabilities. and analytical security related matters positions can be hauled up before the to 'create facts on the trouble spot, was over the overblown, Beijing's wish to 1890 agreement, and not the Whereas once, China experts have raised many uncomfortable appropriate judicial forums for ground'. tiny Thangdrong grazing extend the Chumbi Valley questions regarding the manner in which ‘jawaabdehi’. 1914 one. bullied India on the LAC This would also greatly ground near Tawang, with southwards is Beijing also argues that and -- as it is attempting in the latest attack by militants was handled. We had pinned high hopes ever since you reduce patrol clashes -- and India claiming the incomprehensible. Jawaharlal Nehru endorsed Doklam -- built roads, Your organization cannot pat itself on the occupied the hot seat which we know is full tamp down the nationalism watershed ran north of that Of all China's border the 1890 agreement in a tracks and bunkers as 'facts sentiment in stands in both back the manner in which the whole thing of thorns. It is also a fact that uneasy lays meadow, and China vulnerabilities, the Chumbi 1959 letter to Zhou Enlai. on the ground' to countries in the way of a culminated. the head that wears the crown. claiming it was to the south. Valley is perhaps the Beijing also cites a pasture consolidate its position in comprehensive settlement. We understand the villainous purpose of the Since we believe in writing less and At Walong, too, at the greatest. land claim over Doklam, any future negotiation; Paradoxically, India's pro- anti-nationals of all hues who have done introspecting more it is expected that under eastern end of the Sino- It is a narrow salient arguing that the yak graziers today the Indian Army is active LAC stance is incalculable harm to the concept of your leadership the laggard and delinquent creating incentives in Indian boundary, overlooked by Indian of Yadong have long held rightly willing to, and Kashmiriyat that in the present scenario is members of the belt force who have Beijing for an LAC disagreement centres on defences, which can cut off grazing rights over Doklam, capable of, physically beyond our comprehension. In vale wounded the psyche of India intentionally settlement. which ridgeline constitutes the valley from Tibet by and that graziers from blocking such attempts. Kashmir more stress is laid upon or unintentionally are made to lick the dust. Yet, calibrating the the watershed. wheeling east from north Bhutan paid a 'grass tax' to The question then is: Does aggression and managing Kashmiriyat than Indianness in many cases The message from our side is brief but These small disputes over Sikkim, capturing it at Yadong graziers if they the army's new each patrol confrontation vanishes into the thin air. Why we don’t loaded. the alignment of the LAC leisure. wanted to herd there. assertiveness risk a patrol remain tricky balancing boast to be Indians first and then Kashmiri, are sub-sets of a major Strategists regard the China's foreign ministry acts. clash escalating into Until an LAC agreement Dogra, Poonchi, Mirpuri etc. With best wishes, overarching territorial capture of the Chumbi claims the Tibet archives shooting and possibly comes about, New Delhi The spirit behind writing this open letter dispute -- in which China Valley as an obvious still possess 'grass tax' skirmishes on a wider must develop the with a sufficient application of mind for Yours sincerely, claims all of Arunachal wartime target for India's receipts from earlier times. front? instruments and expertise public consumption is to impinge upon your Pradesh (Southern Tibet); Mountain Strike Corps The grazier argument is a There has been no shooting needed for managing such good self to ensure that those in the top Prof. S. K. Bhalla and India claims the Aksai when it is operational. powerful one in borderlands on the LAC since 1975, a crises. level security related apparatus and Chin plateau. By extending the Chumbi peopled by nomadic responsible for one of the biggest lapses are Mohit Sawhney Many of the 14 sub-disputes Valley southwards, herders. Both China and (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal identified without any delay, accountability Prof. M. R. Khan. on the LAC are over therefore, China would only India use it to back their opinions of the writers. The information, facts or opinions fixed and even marching orders in certain relatively inconsequential be expanding a key territorial claims in other appearing in the articles do not reflect the views of The cases. Er. Shiv Shanker grazing grounds and vulnerability. disputed sectors. Northlines and it does not assume any responsibility or There is no fun to whitewash the things as Dr. R. P. Singh meadows. Why then is Beijing Although Beijing has made liability for the same) the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Thursday | July 13 | 2017 IKMT condemns attack Water Transport Services on Jhelum launched 1 dies, minor injured

on Amarnath Pilgrims NL Correspondent Irrigation and Flood Srinagar, Jul 12 in road accidents Control Department would NL Correspondent of hospitality and be maintaining the Ghat as Srinagar, Jul 12 Kargil, Jul 12 District Development communal harmony of the an anchor point for the One person died while a minor child was injured in road Commissioner Srinagar, people of Kashmir who has motor boats. Speaking on accidents in Kashmir valley on Wednesday. According to Kargil's influential religious Farooq Ahmad Lone, today been cherishing the same the occasion, Director sources, a Tractor driven by Ghulam Mohammad Yatoo organisation Imam launched Water Transport and helping the Amarnath Tourism Kashmir said the son of Abdul Rehman resident of Nagam turned turtle at Khomeini Memorial Trust Services on a trial basis, yatris during the worst service would revive age Nagam in the jurisdiction of Police Station Chadoora, (IKMT) strongly from Ghat located on River circumstances". old water transport services resulting in on spot death of the driver. Meanwhile, a condemned the attack on Jhelum, near the erstwhile In the statement IKMT and the heritage structure Santro car bearing registration number JK09A-1018 Amarnath pilgrims in which Grindlays Bank at Zero and Divisional time would promote salutes driver Saleem and local architecture in driven by Qaiser Ali Ganie resident of Kalarooch, Bridge. The DDC was seven people were killed Commissioner Kashmir heritage structures on the downtown Srinagar. He Kupwara hit and injured a child namely Yasir Ramzan Gafoor and local people accompanied by Managing and several other were Baseer Ahmed Khan in a banks of the river Jhelum. said the proposal to Lone resident of Maidanpora, Bhamri at Bhamri, who braved the situation Director, Jammu and injured. In this regard, a meeting held on July 8, Initially two motor boats introduce motor driven Drugmulla. The injured child was shifted to District and donated the blood to the Kashmir Tourism statement was issued from 2017. For the trial run, two with carrying capacity of 18 shikaras in River Jhelum Hospital Kupwara for treatment. Police have registered victims. IKMT also Development Corporation IKMT office in which it has motor boats of JKTDC and persons in one boat and can be a viable alternative cases in all the accidents and initiated further demands from the (JKTDC) Sarmad Hafeez, been one motor driven Shikara eight persons in another to rope in the existing proceedings. said that the attack was government to punish the Director Tourism Kashmir moved towards Habba boat at highly subsidized registered shikara wallas "against the teachings of culprits at the earliest and Mahmood A Shah and Kadal bridge to and fro. rates would be introduced for operating this service on MoS takes stock of Islam". The statement sternly punish. "We convey Additional Commissioner The DDC, while expressing for locals as well as a long term basis. The further added, "We believe our deep sympathies with Srinagar, Abdul Rashid satisfaction over the tourists. service has been jointly that terrorism has no the family of those who lost War. The trial of the Water arrangement for the launch Motor driven traditional launched by JKTDC and Yatra facilities religion and condemn this their lives in this attack and Transport Services was of transport services said shikaras would also be Department of Tourism act as inhuman and barbaric pray for the speedy recovery conducted as per the the service would not only available which will cross Kashmir to promote Water as well as of the injured" directions of the Chief revive traditional water through famous seven Transport and Heritage against the traditional ethos The statement reads. Minister Mehbooba Mufti transport but at the same bridges in the river Jhelum. Tourism. 'Rs. 32.81 cr to be spent under Ensure quality macadamization RKVY in Agri Deptt'

for durable roads: Asiea SRINAGAR, JUL 12 Minister of State for Forest, Environment, Animal & NL Correspondent suggestions from the people that they are implementing Srinagar, Jul 12 Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir regarding various the directions in letter and Zahoor Ahmad today conducted day long tour of Base developmental projects in spirit and the road would get Minister of State for Camp Baltal for Shri Amarnath Yatra and took stock of the area. The Minister black topped in just one Housing & Urban the facilities for pilgrims. assured people that within month's time. On the Development, Social The Minister went round the camp and was apprised by next month the road in occasion, Ms Naqash was Welfare, Health & Medical the officials of the concerned departments about the Tailbal, Burzuhama, Shupri also informed that there is Education, Asiea Naqash facilities put in place for the smooth conduct of the Yatra. Bagh and Redi Mohalla areas requirement of two machines NL Correspondent conducted a surprise visit to The Minister also inspected medical camp and enquired RKVY, He said, National point presentation on of Hazratbal would also get on the road to complete it in Srinagar, Jul 12 check the quality of about the facilities being provided to the patients. He was Mission on Saffronis under RKVY. Secretary macadamised. The officials a stipulated period. macadam used on the stretch informed that the hospital is running round the clock and implementation which is Agriculture J&K APD, assured the Minister that the She asked the officers that it SRINAGAR, JULY 12: from Aahil to Danihama in has various facilities including USG, X-ray and ICU. The aims to revive the economic Director Agriculture men and machinery have is their official responsibility Principal Secretary Hazratbal Constituency Minister stressed for ensuring cleanliness and effective potential of the Saffron crop Jammu, Chief Conservator already been mobilized for to provide connectivity to all Agriculture Production here. The Minister was sanitation in and around the camp premises. in the traditional Saffron Forest Department, Director the purpose. The Engineers the areas lacking road Department Sundeep Kumar accompanied by AEE and Chairing a meeting with the officers of different growing belts of the state. Sericulture J&K, Director also apprised the Minister communication. Nayak on Wednesday Executive Engineer R&B departments, the Minister directed the forest department chaired a State Level Project RKVY is a beneficiary Floriculture Kashmir, along with other officials. to ensure adequate supply of fire wood. Screening Committee oriented programme where Director Fisheries J&K, She personally inspected the Restrictions imposed Taking stock of the activities of the Animal Husbandry (SLPSC) meeting on there is focus on production, Director Animal Husbandry work and directed the department, it was given out that three medical camps Rashtriya Krishi Vikas marketing and Jammu, Director Animal officials to ensure quality around exam centres have been established. It was also given out that all Yojana (RKVY) at mechanization. Vice Husbandry Kashmir, macadamization for ponies are registered. It was given out that 19 pony Agricultural Complex Chancellors of SKUAST Director Horticulture construction of roads in the SRINAGAR, JUL 12 deaths were registered during last year and 14 natural Lalmandi Srinagar. Jammu, Pradeep Kumar Kashmir, Director Research state and emphasized on To conduct smooth, free and fair written test for the posts of deaths of ponies have been registered this year so far. Sundeep Kumar while Sharma and Prof. Nazeer SKUAST-K, Joint Director expediting the road Food Safety Officer, Assistant Public Analyst and Junior Later Minister interacted with the Yatris regarding the addressing the meeting said Ahmad were also present in Floriculture, Deputy upgradation programme for Grade Nurse on July 14, 2017 at Amar Singh College facilities. The Yatris expressed happiness and satisfaction that for the current fiscal, an the meeting. Mission Registrar Cooperative public convenience. Enroute Srinagar and Amar Singh College for Women Srinagar, the over the arrangements and the friendly approach of the amount of Rs. 32.81 crores Director RKVY and Society, Deputy Director Ms Naqash interacted with Additional District Magistrate, under Section 144 Cr PC has locals. shall be spent against the Director Agriculture Sheep Husbandry and locals who apprised the imposed ban on the assembly of five or more than five approved action plan of Kashmir Altaf Aijaz concerned officers attended minister about various persons outside the examination centres within the radius of VC GBB condemns 2016-17. In addition to Andrabi presented power the meeting. issues. She also sought 200 metres in district Srinagar. Martyrs Day reminder of Anantnag incident Estimates Committee meet held SRINAGAR, JUL 12 plural ethos: Tarigami Vice Chairman, State Advisory Board for Development of NL Correspondent Gujjar Bakerwal Board, Choudhary Zafar Ali strongly Srinagar, Jul 12 NL Correspondent narrow political ends. condemned the cowardice act on Amarnath pilgrims in Srinagar, Jul 12 which 7 persons lost their lives and scores got injured. In Tarigami said the Martyr's To review the functioning of Day serves us as a his message, the Vice Chairman said that no religion allows CPI(M) leader and MLA R&B Department, a meeting reminder to protect and violence against any faith. Terming the act as barbaric, he Kulgam Mohammad of Estimate Committee of promote the rights of expressed his sympathies with the bereaved families and Yousuf Tarigami, while Jammu and Kashmir people and not succumb to also prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. paying glowing tributes to Legislative Assembly was pressures of different held here today under the July 13, 1931 martyrs, has Implementation of DDB shades of vested interest. Chairmanship of said making Jammu and "By virtue of supreme Mohammad Ashraf Mir. Kashmir a true democratic decisions reviewed sacrifices offered by the Legislators, Mubarak Gul, unit and doing away with SHOPIAN, JUL 12 martyrs, the State has made Abdul Majeed Padder, the autocratic tendencies in The District Development Commissioner Shopian today significant strides including Yawar Ahmad Mir, and Dr. the system is a real reward Shenaz Ganai were also took a thorough review of the implementation of the to the great people who landmark Agrarian decisions taken in the previous District Development Reforms, but much more is present in the meeting. laid down their lives for Taking detailed review of the Board meeting. The meeting also took a comprehensive needed to be done to this cause. In a statement activities of the Department, review of the progress made in various developmental issued to KNS, Tarigami accomplish their (martyrs) monitor the progress of also reviewed status of has been sanctioned under projects. The meeting was attended by Additional the Committee got first hand work ensuring use of Chenani-Sudh Mahadev - Prime Minister's said. "The martyrs are mission. Protecting the Deputy Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant appraisal of financial and quality material in the Goha road, Ramban-Banihal Development Package which signposts of human rights livelihood rights of the Commissioner Revenue, Executive Engineers of JKPCC, physical achievements execution of developmental road, Banihal-Qazigund includes Rs.20858 Crore for protection, courage and common man and the registered scheme-wise and PHE, besides district and Sectoral officers. Regarding the democratic aspirations of works. tunnel, and Jammu Akhnoor construction of National establishment of Women's Degree College at District sacrifice, rich values which project-wise. It also sought Highways , Rs. 14090 Crore the people of each region The Committee also Poonch road, Srinagar- Shopian and establishment of Degree College at should guide us in our detailed status of ongoing reviewed the pace of Shopian -Qazigund road and for construction tunnels, political and social life." and community remains a projects being executed Zainapora and Keller, the meeting was informed that the progress on Ramanagar- Kargil-Zanaskar road. Rs.3260 Crore for ring roads proposal for the same has been submitted to the Higher Saying that the State of foremost task for all of us. under Centrally Sponsored and of Rs.4464 Crore for Dudu-Basantgarh-Latti Under Special Task Force, 8 Education Department. While reviewing the health J&K has glorious tradition It becomes imperative to Schemes viz; PMGSY, CAF other developmental Road, widening of Patnitop- projects were taken up at an scenario in the district, the DDC directed the CMO of societal harmony which remind ourselves to and NABARD in the state. projects. Sanasar road, Alternate estimated cost of Rs. 77.10 Shopian to get the work completed within next 15 days. has survived many steadfastly work for the Calling for expediting pace The meeting was formed that bridge near Abdullah Bridge Crore, of which 4 projects With regard to Blood bank at CHC Zainapora, the unity of our people and not of work for timely 5 Tunnels projects are being challenges, he expressed Rajouri, Patti Mahal Dachan stand completed by utilizing meeting was informed that the machinery for blood bank to allow the communal and completion of works, the executed in the state which his apprehensions that road, approach road to New Rs. 67.78 crore. is ready and Hotline will be completed as an when the Committee directed the will provide all weather road certain elements are trying divisive forces succeed in Degree College Ramban, The meeting was informed funds may get arranged. On the occasion, the DDC concerned to constitute a connectivity and lessen the to divide people on their nefarious designs." approach road and bridge to that under R&B sector an Shopian directed the officers to put in their best for Committee of officers to distance. These include Z- sectarian lines for their (KNS) Railway Station Banihal. It amount of Rs.42668 Crore realizing the goals and targets envisaged in annual plan Morh tunnel, Zojila Tunnel, so as to ensure maximum benefits to the people. Sudh -Mahadev- Goha CUK launches B. Tech in CS&E Bootlegger held with tunnel, Singhpora tunnel and 4 restaurants penalized Mugal Road Tunnel. Among others, Chief Srinagar, Jul 12 University websitewww.cukashmir.ac.in. for overcharging illicit liquor pouches Engineer, PMGSY, S P Central University of Kashmir (CUK) is Students with 10+2 having studied Physics, SRINAGAR, JUL 12 NL Correspondent number JK03E-3821 driven Manhas, Chief Engineer, launching B. Tech in Computer Science Chemistry and Mathematics with aggregate Srinagar, Jul 12 R&B Jammu Sudheer Shah, The Department of Legal Metrology received complaints by Umar Gulzar Ganie son of and Engineering (B. Tech, CS&E) marks of 50 per cent and candidates Chief Engineer, Mughal Road against four restaurants operating in the City for Gulzar Ahmad resident of Programme during the current academic belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD having Anantnag police arrested a P L Bhushan, Chief Engineer, overcharging on packaged drinking water and soft drinks. session. Giving details about the aggregate 45 per cent marks are eligible to bootlegger and recovered 105 Furah, Anantnag was MED Kashmir Vijay Raina, Under Legal Metrology laws, no restaurant and hotel can programme, Director, Admissions, Prof. seek admission for the programme. Further, pouches of whisky in Dooru. intercepted. On checking Chief Engineer DIQC Rajeev charge more than MRP on the bottle water and soft drinks Abdul Gani said the process of online the students should have qualified JEE Acting on a specific about 27 litres of whisky Malhotra, Managing or other packaged products. The Legal Metrology officer admission for the programme would begin Mains 2017 examination. Reviewing the packed in 105 pouches was Director, JKPCC Daleep booked all the four restaurants for overcharging. A from July 17, 2017. The candidates aspiring preparation for the launch of the information, a police party of recovered from the vehicle. Thussu, Director Planning penal sum of Rs. 6500 was collected from the offenders to join the programme can get all the programme, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Police Station Dooru laid a A case FIR number 65/2017 (PWD) Tariq Ahmad, besides for violation. The consumers, in case of complaint may requisite details including application form, Mehraj ud Din Mir, emphasized the need naka in their jurisdiction. under section 50 Excise Act SEs and XENs of R&B contact the department on phone No 0194-2490390 or guidelines for submission of the form, for hassle free and student friendly During naka checking a Load was registered and department and allied wings drop an e-mail on the address [email protected]. payment of application fee etc from the admission process. (KNS) Carrier bearing registration investigation was taken up. attended the meeting. 8 Travel the northlines TRAVEL Jammu | Thursday | July | 13 | 2017

Watered by the serene Nakki Lake and perched at an altitude of 4000 feet, Rajasthan’s only hill station is quite unlike the rest of the state. Offering a perfect respite from the scorching heat of the desert, picturesque Mount Abu is thronged by travellers TravellingTravelling throughthrough throughout the year. Here are the places to visit in Mount Abu that you must include in your Mount Abu itinerary. Sunset Point One of the most well-known spots in Mount Abu, Sunset Point is located to the south-west of Nakki Lake. Best visited at dusk, this picturesque point commands magnificent views of the Aravali ranges. Thronged by travellers throughout the year, it is MountMount

the northern part of the hill-station, these Jain temples are about two-and-a-half- kms away from the bustling town of Mount Abu. They comprise of five temples—Vimal Vasahi, Luna Vasahi, Pithalhar, Parshvanath, Mahavir Swami—each of which is dedicated to a revered Jain guru. Built in 11th and 13th centuries, the temples boast of opulent AbuAbu entrances, minutely-carved ceilings, doorways, pillars and panels and intricately-designed domes. Bordered by massive walls that enclose a few beautiful temples Mahavir Jayanti, the most important festival of Jains, is inside, the Achalgarh Fort offers interesting glimpses of Mewar celebrated with full vigour here and many Jain pilgrims architecture. Built in the year 1452 by the famous Rajput ruler of surrounded by numerous food stalls and visit the temples during the festival each year. Mewar, Rana Kumbha, the fort is situated 11 kms to the north of souvenir shops. To get to Sunset Point, grab Nakki Lake Mount Abu. Various viewpoints from the fort offer scenic lookouts your camera and walk up the cobblestone onto the hill town, the Aravali ranges and the picturesque sunset pathways along the Nakki Lake for about a Believed to be have been dug out by a god using his nails, the sacred Nakki Lake is one of the landmarks of the hill views. km. Those who do not wish to take a walk Adhar Devi Temple can also opt for pony rides. town of Mount Abu. About half a mile long, the lake is deeper towards the dam on the west. Carry your picnic Situated atop a cliff, a visit to the Adhar Devi Temple requires you Dilwara Temples hamper, a book and camera and spend a peaceful to climb 365 steep steps, but the strenuous journey is worth the The five marble temples of Dilwara are a sacred afternoon on the banks of the lake. Boat riding is another effort. Offering a bird’s eye view of the hill-station from the top, pilgrimage place for the Jain community, and rank activity that interests visitors here. A pleasant stroll the temple is constructed out of a large rock, and visitors have to among India’s finest temple architecture. Located in around the lake will lead you to Toad Rock, a boulder stoop and crawl to enter the inner shrine. Located three kms away that looks just like a toad about to hop into the lake. The from Mount Abu, the temple is dedicated to goddess Durga and is 14th-century Raghunath Temple stands near the lake’s considered as one of the prominent religious spots in the hill town. southern shore. The temple is visited by hordes of Hindu pilgrims during Navratri, Achalgarh Fort a nine-day Hindu festival that is celebrated with full gusto.

springs were created when a giant snake stole Apart from admiring natural splendour of goddess Parvati’s earrings and then threw this village, there are a lot more awesome them out on the ground here. The town also things to do in Kasol. The place is a blessing contains the huge Sri Guru Nanak JI for adventurers who love trekking as the Gurudwara, which was constructed in 1940 by place offers multiple options to the Kasol for adventure seekers Sant Baba Narain Har Ji. It is located near the explorers. Besides, one can also camp here river, and offers bathing facilities for men and near the Parvati River, though getting love to discover. Then there is trek to Kheer women. There are also a couple of temples permission from the forest department near that you must visit. Here, we have Ganga Peak, which is about 9 km and including the Raghunath Mandir and Naini might be a little tricky. Another interesting prepared a list of some unmissable things to do simply splendid. On route, you call witness Devi Mandir in the vicinity. thing to do in Kasol is binging on some in Kasol. Choose your pick! some mesmerising views of the mountains, Camping authentic Israeli food as the place is often Trekking called ‘little Israel’. Also, you can go village valleys and greenery surrounding the area. Though options are not much but that doesn’t The village of Kasol offers several options for The cool breeze brushing across your face mean it’s not possible. People generally camp hopping when in Kasol as little hamlets trekking to the interested explorers. There are such as Malana, Tosh and Chhalal are quite as you trek higher will only refresh and near the fiercely flowing Parvati River. And some good treks available for beginners as rejuvenate you from you within. To get what an unparalleled view of sunrise and close. For those with a religious bend, well experts. Parvati Valley is full of surprises Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib is also quite inside details about these treks, you could sunset you get to see here! Simply and some amazing walkable paths that you’d get in touch with a local or you can seek mesmerising! The Forest Department arranges assistance from your hotel staff. for tents and camps and these are also quite Village hopping comfortable and well maintained. And worry Village hopping is another interesting thing not about money as you can get these at prices that you can do when in Kasol as the place as low as Rs. 200 bucks during the off season. is surrounded with some breathtakingly So, if you get a chance, do not miss the naturally blessed hamlets. There are opportunity of camping near the thunderous villages like Tosh, Malana and Chhalal that Parvati River. Just be careful as the flow of the travellers can trek to and witness some river is really scary. brilliant views of mountains and rivers flowing by. Tosh from Barshaini is around 5 km uphill and this village is an utter delight. Similarly you can choose to visit Malana and Chhalal, which are not far away from Kasol. A visit to these villages is must if you are in Kasol. You can either trek or take local vehicles to reach these villages. Manikaran Located on the right bank of River Parvati, Manikaran is popular for its hot sulphur springs. It attracts Hindu and Sikh pilgrims, who come here to take a dip in the water which is considered to have healing properties. According to legend, the the northlines 9 NATION/WORLD Jammu | Thursday | July | 13 | 2017 Censor board wants 'cow', 3 other words Constitution Bench to decide if muted from film on Amartya Sen Aadhaar violates right to privacy KOLKATA, JULY 12 common citizen have," she every single shot, I was said in a tweet. verbally told to mute four A documentary on Amartya Taking out certain words words 'Gujarat', 'cow', NEW DELHI, JULY 12 interest,” Venugopal told Sen has been stalled by the from the discussion between 'Hindutva view of India' and Chief Justice of India JS the Bench. Censor Board with its film- Sen and the interviewer-- 'Hindu India' for getting U/A Khehar on Wednesday He said an eight-judge maker Suman Ghosh being economist Kaushik Basu, certificate." agreed to set up a five-judge Bench had earlier ruled that told to mute words like 'cow', would remove the soul of the In the documentary, Sen Constitution Bench to decide right to privacy was not a 'Gujarat' and "Hindutva' documentary, Ghosh said. speaks of social choice if the Aadhaar scheme fundamental right. uttered by the Nobel "The CBFC's regional office theory, development violated an individual’s right The petitioners have Laureate in the film. here wanted me to mute economics, philosophy and to privacy. challenged the The planned release of the words like Gujarat, cow, the rise of right wing The five-judge Constitution government’s ambitious film titled 'The Hindutva view of India and nationalism across the Bench will hear it for two Aadhaar scheme on the Argumentative Indian' for Hindu India," Ghosh, who world, including India. The days commencing July 18 ground that the biometric this weekend in Kolkata is directed the film film covers a span of 15 and decide if the issue details taken from now uncertain with Ghosh documenting the life of 83- years (2002-2017) and is needed to be referred to a individuals violated their today refusing to mute four year-old Sen, told PTI here. structured as a conversation larger Bench of nine judges. right to privacy. words asked by the Central "I expressed my inability to between Sen and his student The CJI’ decision to set up a A three-judge Bench had in Board of Film do it. It is a documentary and economist Kaushik Basu. five-judge Constitution August 2015 referred the Certification(CBFC) it is on a person who has an "These days films get online Bench came after Attorney- issue to the CJI for setting regional office here for international stature. I am certification. So I hope the General KK Venugopal and up of a Constitution Bench getting the censor certificate. shocked," he said, adding he issue gets resolved quickly. senior advocate Shyam to decide the issue of right making Aadhaar mandatory saying Parliament was Earlier, the apex court had The words also included had planned to release the But no question of taking Divan mentioned the matter to privacy. for availing benefits of competent to enact such a passed a slew of orders 'Hindu India'. documentary this weekend. out some words," he added. before him. The NDA Government on social welfare schemes law. asking the government and The move by the CBFC "I am waiting for the written Sen, who is a fierce critic of Divan submitted that last July 7 had taken strong after the government However, it had read down its agencies not to make came in for sharp communication and whether the Modi government, for week a three-judge Bench exception to petitioners in assured that no one would a part of Section 139AA – Aadhaar mandatory for condemnation with Chief they (CBFC regional office) his part, refused to be drawn headed by Justice J the Aadhaar case describing be deprived of their due for added to the Income Tax extending benefits of their Minister Mamata Banerjee will send the film to CBFC, into a discussion on the Chelameswar had asked India as a “concentration want of this identification. Act by the Finance Act, welfare schemes. voicing concern while Mumbai. In any situation my issue. both the petitioners and the camp”, leading to a spat Another Bench headed by 2017 — to save those who However, it had allowed the Ghosh said he was shocked response will be the same," "It is a documentary film on government to approach the between the Attorney- Justice AK Sikri had on don’t have the unique Centre to seek Aadhaar and taken aback. the film director said. me. I have not made it. CJI for setting up of a General and Divan in the June 9 upheld the validity identification number until voluntarily from citizens "Every single voice of the Ghosh said, "After sitting for I have nothing to say on it. Constitution Bench. top court. of a provision of the Income the main challenge to the for extending benefits of opposition is being muzzled. three hours at the Censor You ask Suman Ghosh about The Attorney-General A Vacation Bench had on Tax Act that mandated Aadhaar law on the basis of schemes such as LPG Now, Dr Amartya Sen. If Board office in Kolkata last it," he said, adding, "If the supported it. “If it could be June 27 refused to pass an linking of Aadhaar number right to privacy was subsidy, Jan Dhan scheme somebody of his stature evening during which my authorities have any heard and disposed of early, interim order against the with PAN for filing IT decided by a Constitution and Public Distribution cannot express himself documentary was screened objection, they can discuss it would be in public Centre’s notification return from July 1, 2017, Bench. System. freely, what hope does the and the members scrutinised it." CBI recovers Rs 3.5 crore in cash, SC exempts Arunachal, Andaman-Nicobar from liquor ruling

5-kg gold from I-T official NEW DELHI, JULY 12 comprising Justices D Y Uttarakhand which is also Chandrachud and L N Rao, seeking the relaxation from businessmen through a In a relief to Arunachal said. the cap. chartered accountant to get Pradesh and Andaman and Similarly, the Bench also However, the counsel for the income tax assessment Nicobar Islands, the allowed the prayer of Uttarakhand could not files of different assesses Supreme Court on Andaman and Nicobar furnish the data on the transferred from Wednesday relaxed the 500 Islands and relaxed the 500 revenue loss and was asked Kolkata/Hazaribagh to metre cap on liquor vends metre cap as per its March to furnish details. Ranchi, Gaur said. across the national and state 31 order. “You provide us the data. We It was allegedly done to highways there. The apex court had on will give you time. We are provide undue favours to A three-judge Bench headed March 31 said that liquor not agreeable at this stage. these tax assessees who by Chief Justice JS Khehar vends within 500 metres of You provide the data first,” were charged with heavy tax relaxed the cap while noting Arunachal Pradesh said that similar to that of states of national and state highways the Bench said and posted liabilities in return for illegal that almost 50 per cent of the 80 per cent of the state was Sikkim and Meghalaya and, will have to shut down from the matter for hearing next gratification, he said. state revenue for Arunachal covered by forests and out of accordingly, state of April 1, but had exempted week. Abusing his official Pradesh came from the sale total revenue of Rs 441.61 Arunachal Pradesh deserves the hill states of Sikkim, A similar petition filed by position, Dutta had already of liquor and 916 shops out crore, Rs 210 crore came parity given to Sikkim and Meghalaya and Himachal Kerala also came up for issued orders abusing his of a total of 1011 shops have from liquor sale. Meghalaya in the order Pradesh and areas having hearing before the Bench but official position, the been affected by the 500 “The counsel appearing for passed by this court on population up to 20,000. the counsel appearing for the NEW DELHI, JULY 12 During the searches, the spokesperson said. Arunachal Pradesh states March 31. The prayer is agency recovered Rs 3.5 metre cap. The apex court also dealt state said he would amend that the terrain in the state is allowed,” the Bench, also The CBI on Wednesday crore cash and over 5 kg of The CBI recently registered The counsel appearing for with a similar plea of the application. — PTI recovered Rs 3.5 crore in gold (about Rs 1.4 crore a case against Dutta, Arvind Sonia tasks Congress veterans cash and 5-kg gold during according to current bullion Kumar, Additional Suburban railway station in searches at the Kolkata rate) from the residence of Commissioner Income Tax, to spruce messaging residence of Jharkhand's Dutta, Gaur said, adding Income Tax Officer (Tech) Mumbai now has all-women staff Principal Commissioner of several incriminating Ranjit Kumar Lal, one more NEW DELHI, JULY 12 Kharge, Leader of Income Tax officer, and Income Tax in a corruption documents were also seized. Opposition in Rajya Sabha MUMBAI, JULY 12 since last two weeks, said "We are working like a case, the agency said. It is alleged that Dutta chartered accountant Pawan Congress president Sonia Ghulam Nabi Azad, former the official. family and with a sense of The CBI searched 23 during 2016-17 entered into Maurya. Gandhi today fielded party ministers Anand Sharma, P In a bid to empower women, A formal event to mark all- responsibility and Bishwanath Agarwal, locations in Kolkata and criminal conspiracy with veterans, including P Chidambaram, Jairam Central Railway has women railway station will cooperation," Kulkarni said, Kolkata-based businessman Ranchi, including the three other officials of the Chidambaram, Mallikarjun Ramesh and Mani Shankar appointed all-women staff at be held soon, he said. adding, initially we faced a and director of Anchal residential premises of Tapas Income Tax department and Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Aiyar and Lok Sabha MPs suburban Matunga station, a The staff have been handling few problems but now we Vyapar, private persons Kumar Dutta and others, Kolkata-based businessmen Azad to improve party’s Jyotiraditya Scindia and senior official said. overall operations of the are taking them in our stride Santosh Chaudhary, Santosh spokesperson R K Gaur said and entry operators, he said. messaging among the Sushmita Deb. Matunga station has thus railway station round the as part of job responsibility. Shah, Akash Agarwal, here. Text messages sent to Dutta people. Gandhi has tasked the new become country's first ladies clock, said the official. For instance, pointsperson Arvind Agarwal have also The searches were seeking his reaction In a new group called team to spruce up Congress special station. "Our experience has been Kirti Kothane, who never been booked in the FIR filed conducted in 18 locations in remained unanswered. Congress Communication communications team Women are manning this very smooth or say attended accident cases, has under charges of criminal Kolkata and five in Ranchi In pursuance of the Strategy Group, Gandhi which is up against an station on the Central somewhat magical. In my now learnt how to deal with conspiracy and provisions of after filing an FIR under conspiracy, Dutta allegedly named the following eight aggressive BJP. Railway since last two career spanning 25 years run over cases. Prevention of Corruption corruption charges against took huge illegal members – Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, weeks, said the official. with the Railways I never Even women ticket checkers Act. — PTI Dutta and others, he said. gratification from the in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Congress communication A total of 30 women staffers, thought of working with all deployed at Matunga station in-charge, will be ex-officio including 11 booking clerks, women staff," said Kulkarni, have learnt how to deal with member of the new group five RPF personnel and who holds the credit of male passengers while India wary as China sends troops to along with Rajya Sabha MP seven ticket checkers, are becoming first station discharging their duties. Rajeev Gowda, who is head working under the master in Mumbai division "So far, we used to overseas naval base in Djibouti of party’s research supervision of station when she joined Central preferably check tickets of department. manager Mamta Kulkarni Railway in 1992. women passengers. BEIJING, JULY 12 Beijing officially describes it evacuating and protecting “Certainly this is the People’s as a logistics facility. overseas Chinese and Liberation Army’s first Ships carrying Chinese State news agency Xinhua emergency rescue, as well as overseas base and we will military personnel for said in a short report late on jointly maintaining security base troops there. It’s not a Beijing’s first overseas Tuesday the ships had of international strategic commercial resupply point. It military base, in Djibouti in departed from Zhanjiang in seaways,” the Xinhua report. makes sense there is attention the Horn of Africa, have left southern China “to set up a ‘Not military expansionism’ on this from foreign public China to begin setting up the support base in Djibouti”. People’s Liberation Army opinion,” said the paper, facility as China’s rapidly Navy commander Shen Daily said in a front-page which is published by the modernising military hones Jinlong “read an order on commentary this was a official People’s Daily, said. its global reach. constructing the base in landmark move that would However, China’s military Djibouti’s position on the Djibouti” but the report did increase China’s ability to development was about northwestern edge of the not say when the base might ensure global peace, protecting its own security, it Indian Ocean has fuelled formally begin operations. especially because it has so said. “It’s not about seeking worries in India that it would Xinhua said the many United Nations to control the world.” become another of China’s establishment of the base was peacekeepers in Africa and is Djibouti, which is about the “string of pearls” of military a decision made by both so involved in anti-piracy size of Wales, is located at the alliances and assets ringing countries after “friendly patrols. southern entrance to the Red India, including Bangladesh, negotiations, and accords China would not seek Sea on the route to the Suez Myanmar and Sri Lanka. with the common interest of military expansionism or get Canal. The tiny, barren nation China began construction of the people from both sides”. into arms races no matter sandwiched between a logistics base in “The base will ensure what happened, it said. Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia strategically located Djibouti China’s performance of “These promises will not also hosts U.S., Japanese and last year that will resupply missions, such as escorting, change because of the French bases. naval vessels taking part in peace-keeping and construction of the overseas There has been persistent peacekeeping and humanitarian aid in Africa logistics base,” it said. speculation in diplomatic humanitarian missions off the and west Asia,” it said. The state-run Global Times circles that China would coasts of Yemen and “The base will also be said in an editorial on build other such bases, in Somalia, in particular. conducive to overseas tasks Wednesday there could be no Pakistan for example, but the This will be China’s first including military mistake that this was in fact a government has dismissed overseas naval base, although cooperation, joint exercises, military base. this. Reuters the northlines 10 SPORTS Jammu | Thursday | July 13 | 2017 Bengaluru FC signs Spanish Mithali Raj becomes highest midfielder Dimas Delgado scorer in women’s ODI cricket

JAMMU: captain of the side and led them to the Bristol: prominence when she Strengthening their squad ahead of the finals series as well as in the AFC scored 214 -- still the 2017-18 season, Bengaluru FC have Champions League. Over two Indian captain Mithali Raj highest score by an Indian in completed the signing of experienced seasons, Dimas made a total of 59 created a world record by women’s Test match against Spanish midfielder Dimas Delgado, appearances, while netting six goals in becoming the first player to England at Taunton back in the club announced on Tuesday. The all competitions for the Sydney-side. cross 6,000 runs in the 2002. 34-year-old Catalan joins the Blues "I'm very excited to join Bengaluru history of women’s ODI BCCI acting president CK after skippering Western Sydney FC and it will be a fantastic during the ICC World Cup Khanna congratulated the Wanderers in the Australian A-League experience for me and my family in match against Australia here skipper on her achievement. and the AFC Champions League. India. I can't wait to start and get to on Wednesday. “I on behalf of BCCI The midfielder becomes the fourth know everyone at the club along with congratulate Mithali Raj The Indian team now has when she pushed an Ellyse cricketer to have emerged foreign signing for Blues this season my teammates and staff," said Dimas two current world record Indian Women Team and joins fellow countryman Juanan having put pen to paper on a one-year Perry ball towards cover from India. Captain on her spectacular holders with pacer Jhulan boundary for a single. Into her 15th year in Gonzalez, along with John Johnson deal. Goswami being the leading achievement. Mithali Raj and recently signed Erik Paartalu in "I will give my best every single day The 6000-run milestone was international cricket, wicket-taker in 50-over showed her class in her the side. to help my team and all the players, achieved with a huge six off Mithali has been an early days of International cricket. Santa Coloma-born Dimas, who followed by spells at Cartagena (2011- and hope to take the club to even leg-break bowler Kirsten inspiration for a generation career by scoring century in (Follow The Tribune on began his career at Catalonia-based 12) and Recreativo Huelva (2012-15) bigger heights," he added. Beams as she received a of women cricketers, who One Day International debut Facebook; and Twitter Spanish lower league side Gramenet in the Segunda Division. Coach Albert Roca, who was assistant standing ovation from the have taken up the game in 1999.Mithali Raj has a @thetribunechd) in 2002, made the move to FC Having played over 400 games in at Barcelona when Delgado was with Indian bench. solely inspired by her heady record for most consecutive Barcelona in 2006. He represented FC Spanish football, Dimas made his first the B side, said he was aware of the Against Australia, Mithali She was finally out for a achievements. fifties by an international Barcelona Reserves for two seasons, overseas move joining Western quality that the midfielder will bring surpassed former England sedate 69 off 114 balls. The Hyderabad girl and women cricketer,” Khanna before joining newly promoted La Sydney Wanderers. to Bengaluru. "I've seen Dimas from captain Charlotte Edwards’s Mithali now has 6028 runs Goswami are the only two said. Liga side Numancia in 2008. He was a His experience proved vital for the close quarters and have no doubt 5,992 runs when she from 183 games. surviving players in the In terms of achievements, mainstay in his side's midfield racking team as they finished runners-up in about his quality and experience. He is reached 34, thereby Set to turn 35, Mithali squad of 15, who have made Mithali is miles ahead of up 20 top-flight appearances in the the 2015-16 season after being placed a hardworking and good professional becoming the highest scorer achieved the landmark in their debut before the 2003 past greats such as Diana club's third La Liga stint post-2000. ninth in the previous campaign. The and we're confident this stint will be a in ODIs. her 183rd game. She is by World Cup. Edulji, Shanta Rangaswami A three-year stint at Numancia was following year, Dimas was named successful one." The world record run came far the greatest ever woman Mithali first shot into and Anjum Chopra. Shastri Team India head coach, RCC Akhnoor wins Zaheer new bowling coach by 5 wkts in U-17 tourney AKHNOOR: New Delhi: Shastri and Khan have been offered end of May. It was only after Raghuvir Challengers Club After several twists and turns, contracts until the 2019 50-overs Kumble chose to step down due to Akhnoor today made it five former Team Director Ravi Shastri World Cup in England. Their first an “untenable” relationship with wickets win against Bal E was today finally named the head assignment together would be the Kohli and the BCCI again reopened Bhag Club Akhnoor in the coach of the Indian cricket team, Test series in Sri Lanka, which the coach’s application process that ongoing Summer Cup pipping his nearest rival, Virender begins on July 26. Shastri sent in his resume. Twenty20 under-17 Cricket Sehwag, to the post. While Shastri was considered a It was largely perceived that Shastri Tournament at Government Shastri's appointment also brought to frontrunner for the top job, it was applied on Kohli’s insistence to have Higher Secondary School, an end a period of uncertainty which good to see Khan and Dravid in the him back in the Indian dressing here. had gripped Indian cricket following mix, whose selection has caught room, following his tenure as Team Earlier, batting first, after the unceremonious exit of his many in the Indian cricketing circles Director from 2014 to 2016. During winning the toss, Bhag Club predecessor Anil Kumble. by surprise. Khan doesn't boast of a his time with the team, Shastri bowled out for 73 runs in 18 Shastri has been offered an formal coaching experience, though guided India to the semifinals of the overs. Mohan Lal (15) and experienced team to fall back on. he has mentored younger bowlers in 2015 World Cup and 2016 World Yuvraj (12) were the only The Cricket Advisory Committee his team in all formats of the sport. T20. India became the world’s No. 1 batsmen to touch the double wickets. Kirpal and Arun performance, Kanav was (CAC), comprising Sachin Dravid's expertise as batting for a two-year contract to coach the Test team during his tenure. figure mark. From Raghuvir were main contributors to the declared man of the match. Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and consultant would be of immense India A and Under-19 teams. He had applied for the head coach’s Club, Kanav and Arun total with 22 and 14 runs Amit Mangotra and Deepak VVS Laxman, brought an element of help to the young members of the However, it's the appointment of the position in 2016 as well, but lost out shared three wickets each respectively while Kanav Mangotra were umpires surprise to the selection by naming team as India are set to play several head coach which had caused much to Kumble. But this time, CAC while Kirpal and Mintu took added 10. Mohan Lal took while Sahil Malhotra was former pace spearhead Zaheer Khan Test series overseas over the next speculation in recent weeks. chose him ahead of Sehwag and a piece each. two wickets while scorer in today's match. as the bowling consultant and former two years. Dravid recently stepped Shastri wasn’t among the original other three short-listed candidates — In reply, Raghuvir Club Abinandan and Aman shared FIXTURE: Vishal Cricket captain Rahul Dravid as the batting down from his position as the mentor list of applicants after BCCI had first Tom Moody, Richard Pybus and chased the total making 74 apiece each from Bhag Club. Club shall take on Raghuvir consultant for overseas Test series. of the Delhi Daredevils team, opting advertised for the post towards the Lalchand Rajput. runs in 11 overs for five For his all round Cricket Club tomorrow. Djoker is not amused Tour de France: Kittel snatches Venus draws on spirit of Serena

London: Djokovic needed treatment fourth Tour stage win Three-time champion Novak on his right shoulder after the in Wimbledon quest Djokovic overcame an injury fifth game of the third set and France, July 11 jumped away at the start. German Marcel Kittel He was accompanied by scare to reach the Wimbledon a medical timeout at 4-3 to Bengaluru: “I love it,” Williams said. “I claimed his fourth victory fellow Frenchman Yoann treat the same problem. Five-times champion Venus try really hard. There’s no in this year’s Tour de Offredo (Wanty-Groupe He had already summoned Williams is drawing on the other explanation. You do France when he powered Gobert) and the duo built the doctor after just three emotional support of her your best while you can. to an impressive Stage 10 a maximum advantage of games of the opening set. absent sister Serena at That’s what I’m doing. win in a bunch sprint on 5:30. The sprinters’ teams, “We’ll see on the shoulder. Wimbledon as the 37-year- “I love the challenge. I love Tuesday. however, had them on a It is something which I old American remains on pressure. It’s not always have been dragging back His compatriot John tight leash and they were course to seize one of her easy dealing with the and forth for a while but I Degenkolb was second reined in 6.8km from the sibling’s records should she pressure. There’s constant am still managing to play,” and Dutchman Dylan line. None of his rivals go on to claim an eighth pressure. It’s only yourself he added. Groenewegen took third could match Kittel’s grand slam title. who can have the answer for Djokovic will face the place. Britain’s Chris power as the Quick-Step Williams won a cross- victories away a remarkable “Even if it’s not physically. that. “I love the last day you Czech Republic’s Tomas Froome finished safe in Floors rider beat generation battle when she triumph and a win in That is one thing I do know. play, you’re still improving. Berdych on Wednesday for the bunch to retain the Degenkolb by more than a beat 20-year-old French Sunday’s final would allow They’re fighting right It’s not something that is a semifinal spot, boasting a overall leader’s yellow bike length to extend his Open champion Jelena her to replace Serena, who is alongside me.” In a stagnant. The competition 25-2 career record over the jersey. Elie Gesbert, who lead in the points Ostapenko 6-3 7-5 on taking a break from tennis to professional career lasting keeps you growing. You 2010 Wimbledon runner- on Monday almost set his classification. Tuesday to reach her 10th give birth to her first child, more than two decades, have to get better if you up. Fortuneo-Oscaro team It was Kittel’s 13th Tour semi-final in 20 attempts at as the oldest women’s grand Williams is closing in on a want to stay relevant.” The quarterfinals for the ninth Berdych will have had a day hotel on fire after leaving stage win, taking him one the All England Club and slam winner. 50th WTA title and credits veteran last triumphed at time on Tuesday and then more to rest up for the match a towel on an electric ahead of Erik Zabel’s next faces home favourite “They’re definitely here her longevity to a love of the Wimbledon in 2008, which lashed out at the Centre as Djokovic and Mannarino heater to trigger a partial German record of 12. — Johanna Konta. with me, for sure,” Williams game and a desire to remains her seventh and Court, claiming a hole has were scheduled to have evacuation of the building, Reuters The American stands two told reporters on Tuesday. constantly improve. final grand slam singles title. opened up on the famous played their last-16 match on surface. Monday. However, their tie The second seed needed was pushed back to Tuesday Chopra sets his sights on Worlds India, Oz look to get back to winning ways treatment on his long- after Gilles Muller and Bristol: standing right shoulder Rafael Nadal played out a Chandigar: of 82.23m at the SAAF India will be keen to bounce injury during his 6-2 7-6(5) marathon fourth round match Neeraj Chopra, India’s star Games in 2016, smashed the 6-4 win over France’s Adrian which lasted a shade under back and take a step towards javelin thrower, won gold junior world record with a securing a semifinal spot Mannarino. five hours. medal at the Asian Athletics throw of 86.48m in But as well as worrying Djokovic and Mannarino when they take on Australia Championship in Bydgoszcz, Poland, and in the ICC Women's World about the state of his were first up under the Bhubaneswar by smashing broke the meet record at the shoulder, the 30-year-old Centre Court roof as rain fell Cup tomorrow. the meet record with an Asian Championship last India were on a rampaging slammed the poor quality of on the courts. “It was a long impressive throw of 85.23m. Sunday. run, beating England, West the All England Club courts. day yesterday for both of us High on confidence after his Interestingly, Chopra has Indies, Pakistan and Sri “I told the chair umpire that waiting for an entire day,” stellar show, the 19-year-old never gone beyond 80m in Lanka before South Africa there was a hole in the said Djokovic. “I’m glad it’s has now set his sights on the practice sessions. “At disturbed their momentum middle of the court on the all done and looking forward Athletics World practice, I throw between 78 with a massive 115-run win. service line. I showed him to the next one. I haven’t Championships, to be held in to 80m. My best throws Similarly, Australia's four- while India were defeated by eight wins in 41 completed and he was not very pleased dropped a set yet on grass London next month. come during the match unbeaten run was a huge margin. matches, but skipper Mithali about it,” said Djokovic. this season either here or in “A medal at World International Association of competition. It’s perhaps the stopped by England in the In the previous game against Raj's 89 set up a five-wicket “The courts are not great this Eastbourne. I have been Championships will be a Athletics Federation’s adrenaline rush that I get previous game and they South Africa, India had a win the last time the teams year and many of the players feeling really good. I am great boost for me and my rankings, and could pose a during the competitions that would also look to get back great chance of sealing a met. feel the same. I am sure the motivated to go as far as I preparations for the Tokyo serious challenge to the best help me break records," said to winning ways. Neither of semifinal berth but now they "We need to pull ourselves groundsmen are the best in can.” Olympics. And I will train in the business if he manages Chopra. “It’s natural to feel the team has yet qualified for have their task cut out in the back from defeat. Hopefully, the world, but grass is the Berdych hasn’t defeated hard to give my best at the to perform to his potential. some stress before a big the semifinals but Australia remaining round robin games our best will come out most complex surface to Djokovic since 2013 but he Worlds,” said Chopra. The Experts feel Chopra has a event or while facing a tough are in a better position by against two strong teams in against Australia," said maintain. I have played on did triumph over the Serb at current junior World strong mind, and gives his opponent. But I take this virtue of a strong net run- Australia and New Zealand. Shikha Pandey. "We need to better courts.” Wimbledon in the semifinals Champion is ranked 12th best at big stages. He shot pressure positively and it rate. The Aussies lost to India's record against play more attacking cricket Treatment seven years ago. among the seniors in the into limelight with a throw helps me to give my best.” England by just three runs, Australia is not great with and need to plan better. the northlines 11 BUSINESS Jammu | Thursday | July 13 | 2017 Manappuram's subsidiary Nissan appoints Thomas Kuehl as SEFL to raise up to Rs 1,000 Asirvad Microfinance awarded President for India operations crore via NCDs

highest 'MFI 1' grading Chandigarh, Jul 12 of Nissan's future growth worldwide." "Nissan is also Kolkata: 9.55% per annum. The NCDs ability to offer holistic asset Chennai: Nissan has appointed plans. Thanks to his poised for significant growth India's one of the leading have credit ratings of "BWR life cycle solutions to our Asirvad Microfinance Ltd., a subsidiary of Manappuram Thomas Kuehl as diverse and deep global with an expanding range of construction and mining AA+" (BWR Double A Plus) customers as per their needs. Finance Ltd., has received a grading of "MFI 1" from president, Nissan India auto industry experience, great products, technologies equipment financier, Srei (Outlook: Stable) by This sets us apart as the CARE Ratings. CARE's MFI grading is a one-time Operations, effective from Thomas will help drive our and services across the Equipment Finance Limited BRICKWORK and preferred financier of the assessment of an MFI's operational and financial capability October 1, 2017. In this business forward with a Nissan and Datsun brands ("SEFL"), is proposing a "SMERA AA+" (SMERA construction and mining to undertake and sustain the targeted level of operations. role Kuehl, who joins focus on delivering the and a well-established and public issue of unsecured, Double A Plus) (Outlook: equipment industry." The The grading is assigned on an 8-point scale with MFI 1 Nissan from Volkswagen, best products and quality-driven national retail subordinated, redeemable Stable) by SMERA. object of the proposed issue non-convertible debentures, Instruments with such ratings is to raise funds for various being the highest. Asirvad Microfinance was evaluated on will be responsible for satisfaction for our network, supported by local eligible for inclusion as Tier are considered to have a high lending activities, to repay a the basis of a four point framework, viz. transparency, both Nissan and Datsun customers, dealers and production and R&D in II Capital, ("NCDs") of face degree of safety regarding part of the company's operational setup, scale of operations and sustainability. brands and will head all employees in India." Chennai", added, Thomas. value Rs 1,000 each timely servicing of financial existing loans and general The grading is specific to the organisation and not specific operations in India Commenting on his Kuehl replaces Guillaume to any debt instrument or borrowing programme. amounting up to Rs 500 crore obligations. Commenting on corporate purpose. The lead including Marketing and appointment, Thomas Sicard, who stepped down ("Base Issue Size") with an the proposed NCD issue, managers to the issue are Vivo launches V5s Energetic Sales, Manufacturing and Kuehl said, "I am excited from the role as President, option to retain Devendra Kumar Vyas, CEO, Edelweiss Financial Services Blue Color Variant Research and to be returning to India India Operations recently to oversubscription up to SEFL, said: "SEFL has Limited, Trust Financial Development. Peyman with Nissan. I have first- take up a new post with additional Rs 500 crore. The successfully established Consultancy Services New Delhi: Kargar, chairman of hand experience of the Alliance partner Renault as issue opens on July 17, 2017 itself as one of the market Private Limited, A.K. Vivo, the premium global smartphone brand, today Nissan's Africa, Middle dynamism and great Vice President, Sales and and will close on July 31, leader in financing Capital Services Limited, launched an energetic blue color variant of its flagship East and India region said potential of India, which is Marketing, Asia Pacific and 2017, with an option of early construction and mining SPA Capital Advisors Vivo V5s smartphone. Priced at Rs. 17,990 the device will that "Nissan India is an on track to become one of Managing Director, South closure. The NCDs offer an equipment in the country. Limited and Srei Capital be available across India and Vivo stores starting 10th July increasingly important part the top three auto markets Asia. annualised coupon of up to Our key strength is our Markets Limited. 2017. The new color variant offers an additional choice for Vivo's ever -growing customer base looking to purchase the stellar and popular V5s. Launched in April this year, Nissan appoints Thomas Kuehl as SBI waives charge on IMPS Vivo V5s is presently available in 2 variants - matte black and crown gold colors. The V5s runs on Funtouch OS 3.0 fund transfer of up to Rs1,000 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow paired with a 4 GB president of Indian operations RAM and 64 GB ROM. The revolutionary 20MP front New Delhi: camera makes it the ideal choice for selfie lovers. New Delhi: sales, manufacturing, and Peyman Kargar, Chairman countries and different areas Country’s largest bank SBI has waived charges for fund Customers can also avail irresistible offers and discounts Japanese auto major Nissan research and development. of Nissan’s Africa, Middle of value chain, the statement transfer of up to Rs 1,000 through its IMPS (Immediate on the new blue color variant of V5s under Vivo's first ever has appointed former Skoda “Thanks to his diverse and East and India region. said. Payment Service) Campus Carnival on Flipkart. Auto India brand head, deep global auto industry Nissan India is an He has a deep knowledge of to promote small Subhash Garg takes charge Thomas Kuehl as president the Indian market gained transactions. of its Indian operations, during his time as Brand State Bank of as economic affairs secretary in Nissan said in a statement Head of Skoda Auto India India had been finance ministry today. and Executive Director charging Rs 5 He will replace Guillaume Corporate Strategy for along with the New Delhi: Sicard, who stepped down Volkswagen Group, India, it applicable service Senior bureaucrat Subhash Chandra Garg today assumed recently to take up a new added. tax for IMPS fund charge as secretary of the Department of Economic post with Alliance partner On his new assignment, transfer of up to Affairs (DEA) in the finance ministry. A 1983 batch IAS Renault as Vice President, Kuehl said:”I am excited to Rs 1,000. officer, from the Rajasthan cadre, Garg was World Bank Sales and Marketing, Asia be returning to India with IMPS is an instant interbank electronic fund transfer service executive director for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Sri Pacific and MD, South Asia. Nissan. I have first-hand through mobile phones as well as internet banking. Lanka prior to this appointment. He succeeds Shaktikanta Kuehl will take charge of his experience of the dynamism “In order to promote small ticket size transactions, SBI has Das, who retired after an extended tenure on May 31. new assignment from and great potential of India, waived off IMPS charges for transfer up to Rs 1,000,” the Corporate Affairs Secretary Tapan Ray was given October one, 2017 and will experience, Thomas will increasingly important part which is on track to become bank said while informing about the revised IMPS transfer additional charge of DEA secretary after Das’ exit. Garg be responsible for both help drive our business of Nissan’s future growth one of the top three auto charges under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. today assumed charge as full-time secretary, an official Nissan and Datsun brands, it forward with a focus on plans, he added. markets worldwide.” For IMPS, charge will be Rs 5 along GST for fund transfer statement said here. As the secretary in the economic said. delivering the best products Kuehl, who joins Nissan Kuehl will be based in the in the range of Rs 1,000 to Rs 1 lakh. The charge will go up affairs department, Garg will oversee capital markets, In his new role, Kuehl will and satisfaction for our from Volkswagen, has more headquarters of Nissan India to Rs 15 for transactions of Rs 1-2 lakh. Budget preparation as well as infrastructure financing and head all operations in India, customers, dealers and than 22 years of automotive Motors at Gurgaon and GST at the rate of 18% is applicable on all financial decide on borrowing, along with RBI. including marketing and employees in India,” said experience in different report directly to Kargar. transactions. Drivers’ union plans to launch cab services next month India is a great place for

Bengaluru: after the Bengaluru launch, changed,which includes a innovation: Microsoft Some members of cab Pasha said. mini, hatchback option at Rs aggregators Ola and Uber, The company will focus on 12.50 per km, a Rs 14.5 per the innovation from India who have formed a drivers’ driver benefits, including a km, a sports sedan option at into those solution maps and union, plan to launch its 10% commission charged for utility vehicle option at Rs really highlight it for the rest services next month with the drivers, besides insurance 18.50 per km and an of the world's consumption," help of Kolkata-based and family benefits, among outstation cab option, Pasha she said. technology startup which other incentives, he said. said. A recognised leader for owns TYGR app. The company plans to raise The company also plans to transforming global direct “We plan to launch our cab Rs 12 crore to run and set up five private patrol and indirect sales in the services in the month of sustain business at the initial security cars to attend to software industry, August with the help of stages and many investors drivers’ problems of facing Fitzpatrick has carried Savetur Digital Private have shown keen interest to drunk riders travelling late Limited, which owns TYGR pick stake in the company, at night. Washington: worldwide channel sales, on responsibility for over app,” former Uber, Pasha said. “The private patrol car will India is a great place for the sidelines of the ongoing 50,000 global partners, encompassing management TaxiForSure and Ola Drivers members and Savetur by drivers’ union, which He said the company aims to help drivers during medical innovation and there is a lot annual partnership meet of consultancies, global And Owners Association officials are scheduled to would satisfy both drivers give Rs five lakh worth of and legal emergencies,” he of opportunity for Indian Microsoft 'Inspire', said that President Tanveer Pasha told meet at the residence of and riders. life insurance, Rs five lakh added. firms and start-ups to work some of the great things have systems integrators and PTI here. former Chief Minister H D However, the union will accident insurance and Rs The idea originated when the with Microsoft and develop been happening in the Indian services partners. “We want to give a local Kumaraswamy to finalise control and supervise two lakh medical insurance drivers had gone on strike in cloud-based tools and market from an innovation Fitzpatrick, a frequent name to the app. Something the deal, including the Savetur through their to the drivers annually. February against cab platforms for a global perspective. traveller to India when the like “Namma TYGR” or launching date and signing company, which is in the The company plans to have aggregators, demanding marketplace, according to a She said that Microsoft was Indian IT sector was in its “Namma Huli”, are some of of documents, Pasha said. process of registering its three to four car categories better incentives and senior official of the going to market with infancy stage, cited the the names we are planning He said Savetur would run name as Huli Technologies. that will show up on the stopping attachment of new software giant. solution maps. example of a small time app on,” he added. and manage the business It plans to expand to Mysuru, “Namma TYGR” app, the cabs which they said affects Alyssa Fitzpatrick, general "That's gonna give us an developer in India, which In the next three days, union according to a model drafted Mangaluru and Belagavi name of which could be bookings. manager of Microsoft's opportunity to bring some of now has global presence. Need affordable oil prices for masses: Dharmendra Pradhan holds bilateral Pradhan to producers talks with Turkish Energy Minister

New Delhi: him as saying. Istanbul: Demand Challenges for Oil, consumption is expected to today’s oversupplied Petroleum Minister Giving example of India, he Union Minister of Gas and Products’. grow to almost double by market, it is important for Dharmendra Pradhan has said the energy consumption Petroleum and Natural Gas Addressing the plenary 2035. India is the only producers to understand the asked oil producing nations is expected to almost double Dharmendra Pradhan held perspective of consumers to price crude oil at by 2035. bilateral talks with Turkish and demand centres and the “reasonable” levels to ensure India, the world’s third Energy Minister Berat changes that have taken availability of fuel to Indians largest consumer of crude oil, Albayrak on Tuesday, place in these demand at affordable rates. is the only country where the during which issues of centres. Addressing a plenary session demand will continue to rise bilateral energy Later in the evening, on ‘Supply and Demand for more than a decade, he cooperation, including Pradhan launched an event Challenges for Oil, Gas and said. renewable energy were on Hydrocarbon Products’ at the 22nd World “He flagged the importance discussed. Exploration & Licensing The two ministers agreed to Policy (HELP) as a part of Petroleum Congress in of ‘responsible price’ for in these demand centres. India on July 1 opened 2.8 work together on few process of promoting the Istanbul, he said the rising crude oil for countries like Like security of supplies is square km of its sedimentary concrete projects in coming upcoming oil & gas bidding important for consumers, basins for oil and gas middle class of emerging India which would allow it to period in areas like E&P rounds in India. Asian countries like India provide energy to the security of demand too is exploration to domestic and and downstream sectors. session, Pradhan said that country where the demand The event was attended by will drive the demand for common people,” the important for producers, he overseas investors to increase They also agreed to work rising middle class of will continue to rise for noted industry leaders like energy both in terms of statement said. added. production and cut excessive together in third countries. emerging Asian countries more than a decade. M Bob Dudley, Group electricity and cooking, and The minister also underlined Later, the minister launched dependence on imports. Pradhan also chaired a like India will drive the He flagged the importance CEO, BP; Daniel Yergin transportation fuel. that in today’s over supplied an event on Hydrocarbon Under the new policy, any ministerial session on demand for energy both in of “Responsible Price” for vice president IHS Markit; As incomes rise, demand for market, it is important for Exploration and Licensing company can access data ‘Current Economic terms of electricity and crude oil for countries like FatihBirol, Executive petrochemicals - raw producers to understand the Policy (HELP) as a part of related to India’s Strategies in Indian Oil & cooking and transportation India which would allow it Director of IEA; Sun materials for several lifestyle perspective of consumers and promoting the upcoming oil hydrocarbon reserves and Gas Sector’. fuel. to provide energy to the Xianseng, Secretary products - will also increase, demand centres and the and gas bidding rounds in submit bids for any area it He also chaired a plenary Giving example of India, he common people. General, IEF and many an official statement quoted changes that have taken place India. wants to explore. session on ‘Supply and said that the energy He underlined that in others. 12 JAMMU || THURSDAY | JULY | 13 || 2017 The NORTHLINES Retirement age of doctors in paramilitary 7.28 cr got self-employed: Shah answers ‘jobless growth’ critics forces upped to 65 years NEW DELHI, JULY 12 by RSS chief Mohan choice for a man who had Bhagwat and several union worked in a “natural and NEW DELHI, JULY 12 police forces and Assam help in better patient care, Rifles from 60 to 65 years, proper academic activities in “Economic pundits” may be ministers and BJP leaders. simple manner” like a The retirement age of an official statement said. medical colleges as also in criticising the Modi A country with a population ‘karyakarta’. The book has medical officers working in The retirement age of effective implementation of government for a “jobless of 125 crore cannot deal with been authored by Bindeshwar central armed police forces specialist medical officers of national health programmes growth”, but India cannot the problem of Pathak, the founder of Sulabh like the CRPF and BSF has central armed police forces for delivery of health care tackle unemployment only unemployment by only International. Pathak said no been enhanced from 60 to 65 and Assam Rifles has also services, the statement said. with jobs, BJP president creating jobs and the Modi Indian leader after Gandhi years, an official statement been enhanced from 60 to 65 The central police forces are: Amit Shah has said, noting government has provided focused as much on said today. years. Central Reserve Police that 7.28 crore people have self-employment to 7.28 cleanliness as Modi. The decision was taken at a The move will help Force (CRPF), Border become self-employed under crore youths, he said. Shah traced Modi’s focus on meeting of the Union in Security Force (BSF), the Centre’s Mudra loan Highlighting Modi’s were otherwise forced to household by 2024. self-employment and skill Cabinet chaired by Central Industrial scheme in three years. schemes aimed at the poor defecate in open, he said. Past debates on whether a development to his rule in Prime Minister Narendra Security Force (CISF), “Economic pundits talk strata of society, a segment Taking a swipe at previous government should focus on Gujarat where he was chief Modi here. Indo-Tibetan Border about a jobless growth and he has been assiduously governments, Shah said urban or rural India, on minister for over 12 years. The Cabinet has given its ex- Police Force (ITBP), try to tear out the few hair cultivating, Shah said that many prime ministers who industry or agriculture and on Between 2006 and 2012, post facto approval for National Disaster Response that I have on my head by the government’s biggest spoke about development and reform or welfare schemes Modi had focused on solving enhancement of the age of retention of Force (NDRF-India), asking where the jobs are?” success was that it had the poor had come and gone had been ended with the the crisis of Gujarat’s falling superannuation in respect officers in National Security Guards Shah said, with tongue provided opportunities to but it was left to Modi to government striking a water table and many regions of general duty medical specialist and general duty (NSG) and Sashastra Seema firmly in cheek. “the last man in the queue” build toilets, open bank balance between them, he came out of the “dark zone” officers of central armed medical cadre and thereby Bal (SSB).—PTI He was speaking at the to lift himself out of poverty. accounts and provide the said. On the occasion, Shah due to his efforts. In north launch of a coffee table The government ensured that poor other basic facilities. also expressed his Gujarat, most places fell book, ‘The Making of a every household had a bank The government has set a disagreement with the use of under the dark zone, he said, Saibaba temple gets Rs 5.52 crore Legend’, on Prime Minister account and had built over target of giving five crore the word “legend” in the adding that the state was now Narendra Modi here today. 4.38 crore toilets to give LPG connections to poor book’s title for Modi, and free of the “dark zone”. — donations on Guru Poornima The function was attended dignity to poor women who women by 2019 and to every said it was not an appropriate PTI

SHIRDI, JULY 12 on Tuesday. Also, the devotees from SC chides EC for going back on Besides, the donation places like Malaysia, the Pakistani man kills sister, The Saibaba temple here counters in the temple US, the UK, Japan, the UAE lifetime ban on convicted lawmakers received donations worth Rs received Rs 1.4 crore cash and Australia donated niece in 'honour killing' 5.52 crore during the recent for which receipts were foreign currency worth Rs option? Either you can say LAHORE, JULY 12 three-day Guru Poornima issued. In addition to this, 9.3 lakh. ‘yes’ or ‘no’. Can you afford festival, an increase of Rs the temple also received Rs Agrawal said the total to be silent?” the bench said A Pakistani man has shot 1.4 crore as compared to last 52.48 lakh through online donation worth Rs 5.52 as it read a paragraph from the dead his sister and her year, an official has said. donations, debit cards, crore this year was nearly Rs response of the EC which daughter after his sibling got The devotees, from the cheques and demand drafts, 1.4 crore more than that supported the plea for lifetime married for a fourth time country as well as abroad, the CEO said. received during the festival ban on convicted lawmakers following three divorces, in donated Rs 2.94 crore cash During the three-day festival in 2016. on contesting elections. the latest case of honour in the donation boxes kept which concluded on Over three lakh devotees However, the counsel for the killing in the country. on the temple premises Monday, the devotees also from different parts of the EC told the bench that the Bushra Bibi, 35, from Shahzad was unhappy over between July 7 and 10, Shri donated 2.233 grams of gold country and abroad visited said paragraph should not be Lahore, had contracted a her sister' fourth marriage Saibaba Sansthan Trust’s items and 8 kg of silver the Saibaba temple during read in isolation and should fourth marriage with a man and also did not want his Chief Executive Officer ornaments, worth Rs 61.4 the Guru Poornima festival, be read as a part of the entire of her own choice, which niece to visit her stepfather' (CEO) Rubal Agrawal said lakh. she said. PTI response of the Commission. angered her brother, police house to meet her mother The court said that the EC said. because he feared she would NEW DELHI, JULY 12 independent, (and remain) wanted the court to read in Retail inflation at record low; Her 16-year-old daughter involve her in prostitution. constrained by the between the lines, and there who was from Bushra's first Killing of women relatives The Supreme Court on legislature, (then) say so,” was no reason why they factory output decelerates husband, lived with her in the name of honour is a Wednesday chided the said a bench of Justice should do so. grandmother. menace still prevalent in Election Commission for Ranjan Gogoi and Justice The court said this in the as a whole contracted further Yesterday, when she came to many parts of Pakistan. retracting from its earlier Navin Sinha as counsel for course of the hearing of a PIL to 2.12 per cent last month meet her mother, the Last week, a 25-year-old position supporting a plea EC told the court it was by BJP leader Ashwani as compared to (-)1.05 per accused Mohammad woman was stabbed to death for lifetime ban on supporting the cause of the Kumar Upadhyay seeking cent in May. Shahzad along with two allegedly by her brother for convicted lawmakers from petitioner to decriminalise lifetime ban on convicted Vegetables inflation unidentified accomplices, "disgracing the family" by contesting elections. politics. “When a citizen lawmakers and setting up of declined to 16.53 and that of stormed into their house and marrying a man of her “It is within the domain of comes to the EC seeking special courts for trying pulses and products to 21.92 shot them dead, The Express choice in Punjab province. the Election Commission, if lifetime ban on convicted lawmakers accused of per cent. Tribune reported. A Human Rights you don’t want to be lawmakers, is silence an criminal offences. — IANS There was decline in rate of According to police, Commission of Pakistan price in eggs (-0.08 per (HRCP) report stated that at cent). On the other hand, the Cabinet apprised of India-Palestine IT, electronics pact least 16,498 cases of honour protein rich meat and fish killings have been reported turned costlier as the in Pakistan between January NEW DELHI, JULY 12 economic stability," Chief inflation spiked to 3.49 per NEW DELHI, JULY 12 parties,” an official during the first session of technology) domain in 1, 2004 and January 31, Economic Adviser Arvind cent in June from 1.87 per statement said. joint commission meeting both B2B (business to 2017. The commission's Retail inflation hit a Subramanian told reporters. cent in May. The Cabinet, chaired by Under the agreement, both in November 2016,” the business) and G2G data analysis showed that "historically low" level of "The last time we saw such Fruits, too, were dearer on Prime Minister Narendra countries will look at statement said. (government to such incidents occurred 1.54 per cent in June on dip inflation -- according to monthly basis. Modi, was on Wednesday promoting closer After several negotiations, government) will be more frequently in urban in food items like slightly different CPI (IW) - The retail inflation in the apprised of the agreement cooperation in e- the draft MoU was enhanced. It envisages areas. vegetables, pulses and milk - was in 1999 and before that fuel and light segment signed between India and governance, m-governance, finalised and signed in improving B2B Nearly 1,000 women are products, which may prompt in August 1978," he added. slowed to 4.54 per cent as Palestine on cooperation in e-public services delivery, May 2017. collaboration leading to killed in Pakistan each year the Reserve Bank to go in The latest series of compared to 5.46 in May. information technology cyber security, software “Bilateral cooperation in employment for violating conservative for rate cut next month. Consumer Price Index (CPI) The Reserve Bank, which and electronics. technology parks, start-up ICT (information and opportunities,” the norms on love, marriage and Industrial output growth, was introduced in January mainly factors in retail “The MoU shall come into ecosystem and the like. communications statement said. PTI public behaviour. — PTI however, slumped to 1.7 per 2012. Inflation in the inflation to arrive at its effect from date of “India has strong political cent in May from 8 per cent previous month -- May this monetary policy, is slated to signature of the parties and support to the Palestinian a year ago due to poor year -- was 2.18 per cent. meet in early August to shall remain in force for cause at international and performance of mining and On the other hand, in June announce the next bi- five years. The MoU shall bilateral levels. India has manufacturing. last year, it was 5.77 per monthly policy rate. be implemented by been contributing material “The number of 1.54 per cent. In its last policy in June, the establishing a working and technical assistance to cent is historically low and As per the data released by central bank had kept the group on IT and the Palestinian people. The reflects the firm and ongoing Central Statistics Office, key lending rate unchanged electronics composed of MoU on cooperation in the consolidation of macro- inflation in the food basket citing risk to inflation. representatives of the two field of IT&E was initiated