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 Vol No: XXII Issue No. 41  17.02.2017 (Friday) Daily  Jammu Tawi  Price ` 2/-  Pages-12 Regd. No. JK|306|2014-16 Many 'ineligible' obtained licenses CM to induct a Minister or two to Udhampur to get first-ever Issuance of gun licenses consolidate for Srinagar LS bypoll FM radio station under scanner JAMMU TAWI, FEB 16 (PTI) Bharati, New Delhi to carry NL CORRESPONDENT during her meeting with It will be the first expansion forward the plan. SRINAGAR, FEB 16 Governor N N Vohra on of council of ministers of 9- Jammu and Kashmir's The announcement comes NL CORRESPONDENT issued of which 20,610 gun security/army personnel in Tuesday had informed him month old Mehbooba-led Udhampur city is all set to close on the heels of the SRINAGAR, FEB 16 were licenses were issued in whose cases the licenses are With an eye on bypoll of about her decision to expand PDP-BJP coalition get its first ever FM radio approval of Rs 170.50 crore 2014 and 10262 in 2015. to be issued present Srinagar Lok Sabha seat in the council of ministry by government. station, the Centre said by the Central government The issuance of gun licenses Kupwara issued 7900 in themselves before the DMs Valley, Jammu and Kashmir inducting two new ministers Sources said only one party today while granting Rs for the cleaning of river have come under scanner in 2014, 4700 in 2015 and 383 for verification of their Chief Minister Mehbooba from her party. MLA would be inducted in 9.24 crore for the project. Devika under National Jammu and Kashmir as the in 2016. Poonch identity. Mufti will expand her The oath taking ceremony the council of ministers. A formal communication River Conservation Plan District Magistrates of administration has issued The arms licenses are issued council of ministers will be held at Rajbhavan in "Mehooba may induct only was issued to this effect by (NRCP) in Udhampur respective districts have 2419 licenses in 2014, 3453 to the civilians/army/ tomorrow by inducting one winter capital tomorrow one minister tomorrow. She the Union Ministry of district. reportedly issued many gun licenses in 2015. 1584 security personnel for self- or more minister from her afternoon and Governor N N may induct another minister Information and Singh said the proposed party, Peoples Democratic licenses "without" following licenses were issued in protection as per the Vohra will administer the in next cabinet expansion". Broadcasting, which also radio station at Udhampur Party (PDP). the proper procedure over 2014, 1488 licenses in 2015. provision of Arms Act, 1959 oath of office to the newly They said PDP MLA from wrote a letter to Chief will have a 10 kW FM the years. Ramban issued 6417 in Sources said Mehbooba and Arms P2 inducted ministers. Amira Kadal, P2 Executive Officer, Prasar transmitter, a P2 According to official 2014, 1953 in 2015 and 29 details, around 2 lakh gun in 2016. licenses have been issued for Sources said the Home Unidentified gunmen loot SC asks 3 search engines to set up body the last six-years in Jammu Department has found that and Kashmir. proper procedure was not J&K Bank in Shopian to remove info on sex determination But many people according followed in many of the to sources have obtained gun cases before issuing the gun NL CORRESPONDENT the multinational cyber September 19, 2016 and SRINAGAR, FEB 16 (KNS) licenses despite not eligible license. NEW DELHI, FEB 16 giants that it would not further add that for that. Many licenses "In a sensitive state like intiate any contempt respondents number 3 to 5 The frequent incidents of Warning that the declining according to sources have J&K, issuing 2 lakh gun proceedings against them (Google India Pvt Ltd, robbery in the Jammu and number of girl child was a been issued randomly over licenses in six-years is a as the idea was to make Yahoo India and Kashmir Bank branches "disastrous signal for the years that could turn a cause of concern. In some them "responsive" to the Microsoft Corporation (I) seems to be unending in the mankind", Supreme Court "big scam" while cases, it has been found that local laws and concerns. Pvt Ltd) shall appoint an Valley as unknown gunmen today directed search compromising with the proper procedure was not A bench of Justices Dipak in-house expert body continue to decamp with the engines - Google, Yahoo security. followed and they obtained Misra and R Banumathi which shall take steps if public money from the and Microsoft - to set up 1,17,905 gun licenses were gun licenses despite not said in case of any doubt, any words or key words State's top bank. in-house expert bodies issued between 2010 and eligible for that," an official the in-house expert bodies that is shown on internet This time unidentified "forthwith" to ensure 2013. In 2014 and 2015, of Home Department said. of these firms may and which has the gunmen Thursday morning four thousand rupees. were looted by the deletion of materials 45385 and 26094 gun The DMs have also been communicate with the potential to go counter to at around 11: 00 in the Police said the unidentified unidentified gunmen in the which went against Indian section 22 of Pre- licenses have been issued directed to ensure nodal agency appointed morning fired some gunmen who were four in bank," the officials added. laws prohibiting pre-natal respectively. Till June 2016, compliance to the provisions Conception and Pre-Natal gunshots and entered into number opened fire outside "The militants are involved sex determination. by the Centre for around 5000 licenses have of the Arms Act/ Rules while Diagnostic Techniques J&K Bank's Turkawangan the J&K Bank in in bank robbery. Looting Expressing concern over guidance and necessary been issued in the state. issuing gun licenses. (PCPNDT) Act, 1994 branch in Shopian district. Turkawangan village before public money is no bravery," the declining sex ratio, action. The data reveals that for the The DMs have also been shall be deleted According to officials, they entering into the bank. Director General of Police the apex court, however, "We reiterate our last two years, Kishtwar asked to ensure that the forthwith," the bench decamped with three lakh "At least three lakh rupees assured the Indian arms of directions dated district tops among the 22 (DGP), P2 said. (AGENCIES) districts of the state with 30872 gun licenses being Welfare schemes soon reach at Kashmiris being provoked to oppose Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 to J&K

IN BRIEF people's doorsteps : Minister SRINAGAR, FEB 16, CNS their anger and anguish on Jammu and Kashmir on data collection mechanism of Jammu and Kashmir. social networking sites statistics relevant to any in the state. It will also “So brick by brick, the wall JAMMU, FEB 16 (KNS) "In addition to the J&K to A day after Indian Cabinet raising questions over the matters under any of the provide for extending the of Special Status is being competent and able approves Bill to bring rectitude and conviction of entries specified in the List-I jurisdiction of the Act to demolished. Central implement GST Minister for Social Welfare, administrators we also need Jammu and Kashmir under People’s Democratic Party (Union List) and the List-III Jammu and Kashmir in Statistics Act, 2008 is being but with riders Science and Technology, people with passion in Statistics Act that seeks to led incumbent Government. (Concurrent List) in the 7th respect of matters not applied to J&K in spite of ARI & Trainings reviewed social sector and the extend jurisdiction of the "The Union Cabinet chaired Schedule... As applicable to reserved for the state as per the fact that the State has its JAMMU TAWI, FEB 16 UNICEF program in J&K department has designed a with Social Welfare model through which the Collection of Statistics Act, by Indian Prime Minister Jammu and Kashmir under the Constitution Order, own Statistics Act. Jammu and Kashmir has Department. The meeting entire welfare will be taken 2008, to Jammu and Narendra Modi has the Constitution 1954. Seemingly innocuous, the decided to implement was conducted at to the community level Kashmir on matters approved a proposal to (Application to Jammu and The netizens according to application of the Central Goods and Services Tax Convention Centre Jammu through the social welfare pertaining to statistics under introduce a Bill in Kashmir) Order, 1954," a news agency CNS have Act has far reaching and has set up a committee where the Minister talked councils that will handle Union and Concurrent lists, Parliament to extend the statement said. According to termed the Cabinet approval implications for us. And in for drafting the legislation about stronger support for every social welfare vertical people across Kashmir jurisdiction of the Collection the statement, the another ‘diktat’ to squeeze this demolition drive, the in the next three months. strengthening a new regime whether children, women, Valley have started showing of Statistics Act, 2008, to amendment will strengthen and erode the special status cabal of P2 "The State government has of development where the senior citizens, differently deliberated upon the issue dignity of beneficiary is able and several other Separatists have ignored Army Chief's warning and came to the conclusion central to the Department. welfare vertices that that it should implement Sajad Lone articulated the department empowers the GST but with the riders AMMU, FEB 16 (KIP) flags of say that support of the afternoon. transporters have been asked vision of department which through number of so that its Constitutional Pakistan and ISIS in Jammu separatists to agitators "The day will be observed as observe one hour sit in is undergoing a transition schemes," Lone said. position P2 Kashmiri separatists have and Kashmir will be dealt as actually incite people to Youme-e-Muzahamat "while on February 20 form the charity driven UNICEF was represented ignored the Army Chief's anti-nationals and will face clash with the security against the killings of resistance leaders and Recovery of wireless values to the values where by Country Chief Luis warning and continue to "harsh" actions,. forces. innocent youths," reads the activists will protest after set near border sets the rights of disempowered Georges who assured the stick to their programme of In fact separatists create a Separatist leadership has new protest programme Zuhar". off alarm communities and their Minister complete support shutdowns and strikes. The situation in which sections decided that there will be no issued by joint leadership of "On February 22, Bar entitlements will guide the to the department especially Army Chief, Bipin Rawat of civilians either unfurl Pak strike this Friday though Syed Ali Geelani, Yasin Association will hold a restructuring of social in capacity building, system peaceful protest against the JAMMU, FEB 16 has said creating hurdles or ISIS flags and incite they have urged people to Malik and Mirwaiz Umar welfare department in the strengthening, monitoring, during anti-militancy people to indulge in hold peaceful protests after Farooq. non-implementation of the Recovery of a wireless set state. management P2 operations and displaying violence. Political analysts the congregational prayers in On February 18, traders and court orders," P2 by a villager near the Indo- Pak border in Samba Kashmir's forgotten treasure Protest against shortage of doctors, district of Jammu and Kashmir today triggered Govt unaware of glaciers count in JK absence of Tehsildar at Gandho panic before it was found that the device belonged to NL CORRESPONDENT Earlier, at around 10 am SRINAGAR, FEB 16 (KNS) authorities have left them at know the number of glaciers Ramshoo have done surveys temperature is projected to DODA, FEB 16 Congress workers staged the army. the mercy of the God present in the state since over melting of glaciers on increase from 0.9 +/- 0.6 "A wireless P2 massive protest Despite melting of glaciers without taking any there are many untapped their own level without any degree Celsius to 2.6 +/- A protest was held by demonstration in sub- Injured army at an alarming rate, which preventive measures. glaciers." government assistance. 0.7degree Celsius by 2030. Congress workers against district headquarters against experts say could have The preservation of glaciers Former Union Environment In his survey, Ramshoo has It has recommended the government in Gandho area coalition government and personnel Chetan serious fallout in the Valley, comes under the domain of Minister Jairam Ramesh had stated that Kashmir glaciers government to ban the fuel of the mountainous district raised slogan against them. Cheeta still critical the government has been Ecology and Environment said there was a need for are shrinking due to rise in driven vehicles in Doda for absence of Protesters said people of least bothered for their Department. more scientific studies to temperature. environment fragile places Tehsildars and shortage of remote areas have been NEW DELHI, FEB 16 preservation with no "The melting of glaciers has conclusively establish the He said the melting of to restrict melting of doctors. facing grave hardships preventive measures being become a serious issue for link between climate change Kashmir glaciers could have glaciers. The action plan has One of the protester owing to shortage of doctors Army personnel Chetan taken to restrict them from the last 15 years but and shrinking glaciers. "But serious fallout as most called for the promotion of identified as Thakur Lal was in sub-district hospital, Cheeta, who was injured further shrinking. government has failed to do government has taken no Kashmiris rely on glaciers battery operated (charged also got injured in police Gandho and absence of during an encounter in Although, experts have any monitoring or conduct steps to conduct any for water. from solar power) transport lathi-charge during the Tehsildar in their area Jammu and Kashmir's expressed serious concern any research so that melting research and know the In the latest action plan on systems in places falling in protest when protesters tried resulting important works Bandipora in the wee over the melting of glaciers of glaciers could be reasons for receding of climatic changes of earth the vicinity of the glaciers. to lock the Sub District got struck. hours on Tuesday, in the Valley especially the stopped," an official of glaciers," the official said. science department, it says Sources said government Magistrate (SDM) office at Congress workers in huge continues to be in a critical Thajwas and Kalohai Environment Department However, he said some the climate change cell has failed to take any Gandho on Thursday numbers gathered at SDM, condition. P2 glaciers, sources said the told KNS. "We are yet to geologists like Shakil mentions the annual measures P2 afternoon. Office Gandho P2 2 CITY the northlines Jammu | Friday | Feb | 17 | 2017

Naeem felicitates ISRO scientists for creating history

JAMMU, FEB 16 Technology. He said ISRO is already helping the State Minister for Education, Mr Government to make the Naeem Akhtar has EDUSATs functional in all felicitated the scientists of the colleges of J&K and link Indian Space Research these institutions with latest Organization (ISRO) for educational facilities around creating history with the the country and the world. launch of a record number Akhtar said to inculcate 104 satellites in one go. scientific temper among the Police counselling 'misguided' Akhtar specially students, the State youth in Kashmir: DGP congratulated ISRO Government has decided to chairman A S Kiran Kumar build-up SP College SRINAGAR, FEB 16 holding a Pakistani flag, and Director, ISRO Satellite Srinagar and GGM Science marching past a life size Centre Mayilsamy College Jammu as Jammu and Kashmir police hoarding of slain Hizbul Annadurai for this ground- institutions of excellence in are counselling the Mujahideen militant breaking achievement. “It is science teaching as affiliate "misguided" Valley youth to Burhan Wani at Nagbal in indeed a great moment for colleges of the new Cluster prevent them from falling prey Shopian district on August ISRO especially as the Universities. “We want our to "anti-national propaganda". 14 last year. technology for the launch students to take up science "Going beyond its mandate of The latter half of the video has been developed by the subjects not just for jobs, but normal policing, J&K Police shows the same kids taking ISRO scientists in pursuit of research to transforming hearts and minds part in the Republic Day indigenously,” he said. make a mark in the scientific by instilling national pride parade, braving snowfall. The Minister said that such world,” he said and added in the youth of the Valley," "We have identified the scientific feats should that the Government is also Director General of Police children vulnerable to inspire the students, in the process of building S P Vaid said in a tweet. inimical propaganda and especially in Jammu and infrastructure in college Vaid also posted a video started counselling them in Kashmir, to tread into new laboratories to provide best which showed the children, small groups so that these dressed in Pakistan's kids do not fall prey to areas of science like avenues for science green-and-white and militancy," Vaid told PTI. Astrophysics and Satellite teaching. Bukhari in the ministry to keep him in good books so that he cannot be formed unless the divided state gets unified." FROM PAGE 1 can use his influence to woo voters for the PDP. Renowned Businessman Mubeen Ahmed Shah suggests that but with riders Bukhari during the recently concluded Budget session of J&K the cream of the society should join hands to confront this Issuance of gun licenses Assembly had spoken against the government and party sinister design of India. He writes that there may be a need of and special taxation powers are not affected," said the State's ministers. a common platform of civil society people which besides Economic Survey 2016. Bukhari wields lot of influence in Srinagar and can prove having intellectuals, retired Government employees and If the draft Bill is approved by the State government, a special under scanner beneficial for the PDP in check-mating Karra and strengthen lawyers needs to be created to confront all this. session of the State legislature will be called for its passage. party in Srinagar, which has remained stronghold of NC. Netizens accused successive government at New Delhi of Rule 1962. cheating and deceit and suggested that people should raise hue Protest against shortage of doctors, Earlier, a former deputy commissioner from Kashmir was to cry to confront this new diktat of the Indian Cabinet. paid Rs 1000/ per gun license by the Jammu based multi- Govt unaware of glaciers "Article 370 has already been eroded and it is just like a absence of Tehsildar at Gandho millionaire agent, who was also part of his nexus to get the 'make-up less bride'. Whatever, remnants still lie there, we gun licenses issued. count in JK must protect those bits and pieces. It is high time, we raise our and tried to lock out the office, however police resorted to As per reports, he had been running the racket with the help of voice and impress upon the State Government to deal with it," mild lathi charge to disperse congress workers in which one writes a facebook user Nazir Ahmed. (CNS) over 450 agents active in different districts, was in touch with in preserving glaciers which are melting at the fast rate. person got injured. a former Deputy Commissioner from Kashmir region, who "Although glaciers come under the Ministry of Environment Later, protesters blocked the Thathri-Kilotran road for about helped him get the gun licenses issued. and Ecology but the department has done nothing for their Injured army personnel two hours and staged massive protest against police action on preservation," they said. (KNS) protesters and demanded strict action against erring police Chetan Cheeta still critical cops. CM to induct a Minister or two to Sub District Police Officer, (SDPO) Gandho Sunny Gupta consolidate for Srinagar LS bypoll Separatists have ignored said, "It was mild lathi charge only to disperse protesters who He is currently under strict supervision. tried to lock the SDM, office over an issue of absence Army Chief's warning Cheeta, who is currently on ventilator, ionotropic support, was Tehsildar and shortage of doctors in Gandho." Srinagar and former minister Altaf Bukhari is all set to be airlifted to the national capital on Tuesday. The protest ended after assurance was given by Sub District Commandant of the 45 Battalion of Central Reserve Police inducted as a minister again. the statement said while calling for complete shutdown on Police Officer, (SDPO) Gandho Sunny Gupta and other Force (CRPF), who sustained multiple gunshots during the Bukhari was Works Minister in Mufti Sayeed-led PDP-BJP February 24 (Friday) and peaceful protests throughout valley. officers to take up their demands to higher-up. gun battle is reportedly in a critical condition and admitted to government but was dropped by Mehbooba alongwith three "On February 25, traders and transporters will observe 1 hour AIIMS trauma centre. other party ministers when she took over as CM of the sit in. On February 27 resistance leaders and activists will As many as three army personnel were killed and seven others Welfare schemes soon reach at coalition government on April 4 last year. Bukhari was protest on Monday after Zuhar." injured in an encounter that took place between militants and reportedly dropped for his alleged hobnobbing with BJP Other days in the calendar have been marked as 'full/general people's doorsteps : Minister security forces today in the Hajin area of Jammu and during the stalemate period of three months for expediting relaxation' Kashmir's Bandipora. alternative government formation between PDP and BJP after The very tone and tenor of the programme is sure to create One LeT terrorist was also killed and the Indian Army officers information system as long as the befit is directly transacted to Mufti Sayeed's demise on January 7 last year. added security problems in Kashmir and mainstream PDP can induct two ministers in the council of ministers to recovered arms and ammunitions from the encounter site. children." politicians opine that for any killings separatists should be Faroogh, Chief of Field Services stressed upon the need for complete its quota of 14 ministers in the coalition government. held responsible.(KIP) As per the agreement between the two coalition partners, PDP ensuring that the State does not focus much on institutional will be having 14 ministers including Chief Minister while Unidentified gunmen loot care and the initiatives like councils are the best forms of BJP will have 11 ministerial berths. Udhampur to get first- J&K Bank in Shopian community based child protection or non-institutional care for Under the J&K laws, there can be a maximum of 25 ministers the children who deserve special attention. The meeting was (20 per cent of the total strength of both Houses of ever FM radio station attended by Secretary Social Welfare, Sajad Ahamd Khan, Legislature). S P Vaid told. Special Secretary Social Welfare, Tariq Ali, J&K State Sources said if Mehbooba decides to induct two party Vaid said those who claim themselves Mujahedeens came Mission Director ICDS/ICPS, Talat Parvaiz, OSD to Minister ministers tomorrow, then the second one may be PDP studio and 100 meter tower. looted the bank in Shopian. Social Welfare, Science and Technology, Ari & Training, legislator from South Kashmir or from Jammu province. While Rs 9.24 crore has been approved as the cost of civil "The four gangsters had opened fire and looted the bank in Iftikar Hussain Kakroo, Director Social Welfare Jammu. Vir Ji They said due to induction of new minister, there will be works and equipment, he said, this will not include the cost of Shopian. We have started investigation in this regard and the Hangloo, Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Hasmay Ytoo. change in portfolios of some PDP ministers. "However, land which has already been identified in the city premises of person involved in the heinous crime will be dealt with UNICEF was represented Chief was accompanied by Faroogh portfolios of BJP ministers won't be changed." Udhampur. strictly," the DGP added. , Chief of field services, Vandhana Kandjari, Child Protection Sources said PDP is going for cabinet expansion with an eye The process of land acquisition and thereafter the construction There have been steep rise in such incidents in the past four Specialist, Amita Tandon, Education Specalist and Hilal Bhat on the bypolls of Srinagar Lok Sabha seat in the Valley. task will begin shortly to begin with. months. However, it is the first such incident in this year. , UNICEF child protection Consultant for J&K. The Valley witnessed massive unrest last year. The demand for the radio station was raised soon after the On November 21, 2016, unidentified gunmen robbed a bank The discussion started with setting for the context through a Srinagar has always been a strong bastion of separatists and 1965 war and that one of the reasons cited was that radio in Charar-e-Sharief area of central Kashmir's Budgam district, presentation by Hilal Bhat. (KNS) witnessed low percentage of votes during elections. signals from Radio Pakistan tended to be dominating. decamping with nearly Rs 13 lakh cash, police said. Srinagar Lok Sabha seat fell vacant after PDP MP Tariq On Dec 15, 2016, suspected militants looted about Rs 10 lakhs Recovery of wireless set near Hamid Karra resigned from the party and parliament seat to Kashmiris being provoked to oppose from a bank in South Kashmir's Pulwama district. Police had protest against government's handling of situation in Valley Collection of Statistics Act, 2008 to J&K said that a group of four gunmen barged into the Jammu and border sets off alarm Kashmir Bank branch at Rantipora in Pulwama district and during unrest last year. set was found lying in the fields by a farmer in Londi Samba The Anantnag parliamentary seat in South Kashmir also fell political thugs is looking as mute spectators," writes renowned decamped with 9.84 lakh rupees. On December 8, 2016, unidentified gunmen had looted Rs belt in Samba," a BSF officer said. vacant after Mehbooba resigned from the seat on July 4 last civil society member Abdul Majid Zargar. In response to his It triggered panic in the border belt, he said. year to contest the Anantnag Assembly bypoll following remarks Maqsood Shahdad writes that: "Those who are 13.38 lakhs from Jammu and Bank branch at Arihal in Pulwama district. Terrorists are known to be using wireless sets and security demise of her father and former CM Mufti Sayeed. talking and barking about autonomy and self rule and solution forces have recovered these devices from them umpteen Karra was the face of PDP in Srinagar and is all set to join within Indian constitution should put their foot down and times. Congress and contest the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat as Congress protest on this and remind GOI of Art 370 of their constitution J&K to implement GST The device was handed over to BSF and on probe, it was candidate. under which they cannot apply any law to the state unless found that army patrol party had lost the set and it is being In order to checkmate him, Mehbooba is inducting Altaf ratified by the Jammu and Kashmir state assembly which handed over to them, officer said.

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NL Correspondent rotation and leguminous feeding, management, Jammu Tawi, Feb 16 crops to increase the fertility housing, diseases control of soil. He also added that etc. along with some Krishi Vigyan Kendra practical tactics. He (KVK), Reasi of Sher-e- the various diseases, emphasized on the use of Kashmir University of insects-pests and weeds can organic fodder and good Agricultural Sciences and be managed by the crops quality organic feed for the Technology of Jammu rotation, sowing times and (SKUAST-J) is conducting organic inputs. He also organic animal husbandry. six days long training on guided the farmers for the Sh. Ram Lal, an awardee organic crops production for use of Farm Yard Manures farmer from Kans Brahmna rural development at Organic (FYM), vermicompost, shared his experiences on Training Centre, Talwara of biofertilisers, biofungicides, organic vegetables growing Reasi district of J&K under of all the KVKs, Dr.R.K adversely affected. He said biopesticides, cow urine, with the other farmers. In Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhaya Arora of SKUAST-J. The that the different organic mulching materials etc. in this programme, Dr. Jagdish Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana programme is being inputs can be used in organic the soil for the commercial Kumar, Sh.Manohar Lal and to support organic farming sponsored by the Indian agriculture like organic organic farming. Dr.Sanjay others were also present. initiatives in the region. The Council of Agricultural manures, neem cake, neem Kaushal, scientist guided training programme is being Research (ICAR), New oil, castor cake, the farmers on scientific attended by a batch of 30 Delhi. Scientist & Head of panchgavaya, fermented nursery preparation for Coalition Govt hell farmers from the nearby Krishi Vigyan Kendra butter milk, beejamrit, organic farming and areas. The KVK is (KVK), Reasi, Dr. Banarsi jeevamrit, cow urine, explained the organic bent to bulldoze PRI: Youth Cong conducting the programme Lal deliberated on scientific himsol, agnihotra etc. He methods for the control of under the guidance of organic crops production. He said that advance insects-pests & diseases. Hon'ble Vice Chancellor said that soft-separatism leadership to task for said that with the haphazard technologies in organic Dr.Mandeep Singh Azad, policies being propagated allowing its coalition (VC) Dr.P.K Sharma & use of chemicals not only the crops production should be scientist elaborated the by the PDP-BJP partner PDP to brazenly Associate Director mankind but the whole adopted by the farmers. He scientific organic animal government in J&K has bulldoze Panchayat Raj Extension (ADE) & Incharge environment have been stressed on the crops husbandry viz. breeding, encouraged youth of pick up Institutions in J&K. "PDP is guns because this all out to bulldoze government has announced Panchayati Raj Institutions NC delegation submit memo to Governor a number of incentives for in J&K and the so-called those who were involved in nationalist BJP is giving all attacking security forces by support to its coalition NL Correspondent Governor that National referred to two deaths and Governor towards Jammu Tawi, Feb 16 stones. State Government, partner to dismantle Conference views with injuries to many. Soliciting dispossessing of farmers in which self-pro-claimed democratic institutions in grave concern the process the indulgence of the from their meager land A delegation of National nationalist BJP is equal the State", he said and initiated by the Jammu and Governor, the delegation holdings, measuring a few partner, has announced a observed that decision of Conference (NC) today met Kashmir government with said the present marlas, which they have been premium of Rs 5 lakh and the state government to Governor N N Vohra and regard to delimitation of dispensation has been having in their possession for government jobs for the conduct indirect elections of discussed the issue with NL Correspondent national elements in good Panchayats and their wards demonstrating an anarchical generations with Girdwaris Jammu Tawi, Feb 16 family of those who were Sarpanches was nothing but regard to Aadhar being humour for the lust of killed while attacking an attempt to snatch across the state through approach towards various in their favor since last many power. He mentioned during made mandatory for Expressing grave concern security forces in Kashmir democratic rights of the Department of Rural vexed political issues which decades. Ali Mohammed the last four days six distribution or rations at over unabated killing of Valley, he mentioned and people. Others who were Development and was hugely discernible Sagar, the delegation soldiers including one soldiers in Kashmir Valley, added that such policies are present in the protest Department of Consumer Panchayats. The National during the passage of comprised former ministers Major of the Army have president of Pradesh Youth encouraging youth to attack includes Rajvir Singh, Affairs and Public Conference delegation also Amendment to the Jammu & besides sitting and former attained martyrdom while Congress (PYC) Pranav security forces. "BJP's fake Pankaj Basotra, PYC Distribution (CAPD) expressed anguish over the Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act legislators of party Devender fighting with terrorists in Shagotra today regretted nationalism has been General Secretary, Balbir the Valley. outlets. The delegation also recent civilian casualties in which sealed the prospect of Singh Rana, Nasir Aslam that PDP-BJP coalition has exposed", he said, adding, Singh, Rajan Sharma, He was speaking during a presented a memorandum to Kulgam and Hajin areas in direct election of sarpanchs. Wani, Mohammed Shaffi made security forces as "for lust of power BJP Chetan Wanchoo, Sandeep Governor, N.N Vohra. The the Kashmir Valley while The delegation also sought Uri, Abdul Rahim Rather, "sitting ducks" in the Valley protest demonstration held leaders can go to any extent. Singh, Vinay Sharma, in Jammu. PYC president delegation told the combating militancy and the indulgence of the Surjeet Singh Slathia. to appease and to keep anti- PYC further took BJP Pankaj Sharma. Adbi Kunj organizes poetic meet DLL organizes extension lecture

Matloob (Doda), Bashir-Ul- NL Correspondent person at the occasion. brief but informative University of Jammu by Dr. Botany, JU, faculty and staff Jammu Tawi, Feb 16 Haq (Kashmir) Urdu Bishan While welcoming the powerpoint presentation was R. Chidambaram, Principal of GDC Bishnah were also Dass Khak (Muthi), Raz guests, Dr. Kuldeep Raj also made on various Scientific Advisor to Govt. present on the occasion. The The Department of Lifelong Reyaz Sohil (Banihal), Ashok Sharma, Principal, GDC technologies which have of India. About 100 people programme was applauded Learning in collaboration Muntiq Urdu/Dogri, Romesh Bishnah emphasized the role been developed by scientists from the adjoining villages by the local people. During with Rural Technology Rahi, Aarash Rajpuri, of extension activities like from IITs which can be of Bishnah along with their the interactive session, the Action Group (RuTAG), (PUNJABI), Raj Kamal, this to enhance the implemented in the rural surpanches attended the villagers appreciated the University of Jammu today knowledge of people of areas. RuTAG centres have programme. A Vote of opportunity provided to Shashmer Singh (Pathankot) organized an extension peripheral areas of Jammu. been established in 7 IITs of thanks was presented by Dr. them to speak about the (Hindi), Sanjeev Kumar, Raj lecture on 'Use of Rural Prof. Manoj Dhar, the country. It was with the Rewa Khajuria, counsellor, problems in the agriculture NL Correspondent Kumar Sahil (Srinagar), Technology' in the premises was the Guest of honour Cordinator, RuTAG Jammu kind intervention of hon'ble EIAB, Department of sector. It was also felt that Jammu Tawi, Feb 16 Rajeev Kumar (Gojiri) of GDC, Bishnah. Prof. whereas a senior member of chapter in his address Governor, J&K state that Lifelong learning. Dr. more such programmes be Manzoor Badana (Kargali), Manoj Dhar, Coordinator, the organization Raj Kamal mentioned that technology first ever RuTAG chapter Harish Dutt, Assistant conducted involving clusters With the objective to Mohammad Bakar Ali Saba. RuTAG Jammu chapter and conducted the proceeding of promote literary activities The vote of thanks was former Director, School of plays a very important role was established in Professor, Department of of villages. the meet. At the outset, Sham and to encourage poets and presented by Aarash Rajpuri, Biotechnology, University of in solving the day to day Talib congratulates young problems of the people. A writers of different Chairman Adbi Kunj. Jammu was the key resource languages, a special poetic poet Vinod Katib on release criticism meet with a series of his first Urdu poetic book Government of Jammu & 'Hosla' in Devnagri script. In of poetic workshop were Director (Tech) visits Sewa II-Power Station Kashmir organized by Adbi Kunj the meet, a special creative poetic criticism round up was NL Correspondent Jammu at its literary centre Jammu Tawi, Feb 16 Directorate of Information and Public Relations in the premises of Kidzee held in which upcoming poets *** Ph.No.0191-2479692, 2479643 (J) School, Talab Tillo. were presented their Ghazals. Balraj Joshi who rose Other peots who were present 0194-2476816, 2481980-(S) Renowned poet and writer through the ranks within Email :- [email protected] from Baramulla Tanha on the occasion includes NHPC to become its WWW.jkdirinf.in Nazami was presided over Tahna Nizami (Baramulla) Director (Technical) paid his Subject: Appointment of candidate for the post of Class IV (Orderly) State and Divisional the meet, another renowned Santosh Nadan, Masoom maiden visit to Sewa-II Cadre Kashmir/Jammu. poet S. Malik Singh Wafa Kishtwari (Kishtwar), Dr. Power Station at Mashka & Order No.INF/368 /2017 Dated : 13. 02.2017 Bani. Sh. Joshi accompanied at a meeting in the Power are creating numerous SPDCT to organize Gurmat Samagam on Feb 19 by S Kalgaonkar, Executive House at Mashka. While challenges to keep us on our Whereas, on the basis of selection process conducted by the Departmental State/Divisional Level Selection Committee, the candidates as detailed in below table have been appointed as Class IV (Orderly) in the Department in the State Director, Regional Office addressing to employees toes and that kind of and Divisional Cadre Kashmir/Jammu:- Jammu were accorded a Balraj Joshi said, "NHPC performance is expected out Whereas, the appointee Shri Sheikh Tufail Mohmad S/o Sheikh Abdul Gani R/o Dailgam, Anantnag figuring at S. S. Name of the candidates Catego Appointment Cadre Place of posting Date of Remarks warm welcome by Shri being the largest hydropower of each employee of the No. ry order no & date joining 1. Shri Sheikh Tufail OM Order State cadre Directorate of 06.12.2016 Subm itted Bikram Singh, Chief producer in India cannot rest Corporation". He Mohmad S/o Sheikh No.INF/246 of Information Resignation, Abdul Gani R/o 2016 dated w. e.f Engineer (I/C) and the on its laurels and should appreciated the immaculate Dailgam, Anantnag 16. 11.2016 10.12.2016 Guard-of Honour by CISF continue to strive harder to maintenance and upkeep of 2. Kunal Bhasin S/O Ravi OM Order Divisional Joint Dir ector 21.11.2016 Absent from staff at Bani. The visitors achieve functional and the Power Station and Kumar Bhasin R/O No.INF/248/201 Cadre Information duties w.e.f Darshan Nagar Nonial, 6 Jammu Jammu Jammu, Feb 16 had detailed visit at the executive expertise by thanked the project Nowshera, Rajouri Dated 10.12.2016 16. 11.2016 Sant Pura Danna Charitable Trust (SPDCT) to organize project Dam site Sarthali and regularly raising its bar of management for giving him later reviewed the performance. He added, an opportunity to inaugurate 3. Vandhana Sharma D/o OM Order Divisional Joint Dir ector 22.11.2016 Absent from Mahan Gurmat Samagam on 19th February in order to Vijay Kumar Sharma R/o No.INF/248/201 Cadre Information duties w.e.f functioning of the project as "The growing competition its new Field Hostel Simbal Mohar Basti 6 Jammu Jammu celebrate the 350th Parkash Utsav of Sahib-e- Kamaal Sri Govindpur R.S Pura, Dated 24.11.2016 Guru Gobind Singh Sahib and in the loving memory of Sant well as all the ongoing works across markets world over Building. (Ventures) Jammu 16. 11.2016 Gurbaksh Singh Dana. Mahan Gurmat Samagam is 4. Vipan Kumar S/o Subash SC Order Divisional Joint Dir ector 31.12.2016 Absent from Lal, R/o Bhour Kullian, No.INF/248/201 Cadre Information duties w.e.f organised under the patronage of Sant Tejwant Singh, Head Jammu (SC) 6 Jammu Jammu MLA kick-starts dev work Dated 08.12.2016 Dera Sant Pura Danna at Gurudwara Sri Guru Arjan Dev ji, 16. 11.2016 Akhnoor road, Domana, from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm. While come we shall be witnessing growth and 5. Shri Sunil Kumar Sotra SC Order No. Divisional, Deputy -- Did not Join addressing the press conference, Balvinder Singh, Avtar S/o Sita Ram R/o Chatha No.INF/247/201 Cadre Director at his place development in all the areas. Jammu is Near GHSS, Jammu 6 dated Kashmir Information of posting 16. 11.2016 (PR) Srinagar Singh Khalsa Gen. Secretary DGPC, Jathedar Mohinder equally fortunate in having got many high Singh, President Shiromani Akali Dal, S. Balbir Singh, S. No. 1, has submitted his resignation w.e.f 15.12.2016 and the appointees figuring at S. No. 2, 3 & 4 are absent from duties from class institutions from the BJP govt. that the date as shown against each here in below:- Manjit Singh, Dr Bhupinder Singh and many others Whereas, Shri Sunil Kumar Sotra S/o Sita Ram R/o Chatha Near GHSS, Jammu figuring at S. No. 5 above did not join at the place would open many avenues for our youth in of posting i.e office of Deputy Director Information (PR), Srinagar, Kashmir within stipulated time of 21 days. appealed to all the people of Jammu particularly the Sikh terms of higher education and job Whereas, above mentioned candidates have been appointed on probation of two years in terms of Rules 20-21 of sangat of Jammu & Kashmir to participate in the Mahan J&K, CCA Rules 1956. opportunities. We all have to avail the Whereas, the above appointees were informed through notice issued vide No.INF/13-III/2572-80/2016 dated Gurmat Samagam dedicated to the 350th Parkash Utsav of 22.12.2016 to resume/join their duties at their respective place of posting by or before 30-12-2016 besides, explaining/justifying Jammu Tawi, Feb 16 benefits of the many schemes launched by the reasons of absence or tendering the resignation thereof but the above appointees did not joined/resumed their duties neither Sri Guru Gobind Singh. Various ragi jathas, parcharaks and explained the reasons of absence. other religious personalities will grace the occasion. Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) the government, he added. Prominent who Whereas, above mentioned appointees were informed through final notice issued vide No. INF/Estt-13-III- accompanied the MLA included 2015/3060-67 dated: 17.01.2017 to report/join in their respective place of posting within 7 days i.e by or before 25th of January, Prominent among those are Singh sahib Giani Jagtar Singh, Jammu-east, Rajesh Gupta started the work 2017 failing which it shall be construed that they are not interested to take up this job and again the above mentioned persons Additional Head Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar, Bhai at Christian Colony costing Rs13 lakhs. SurinderAnand, Gulshan Mahajan, failed to resume/join duties in their respective place of posting within stipulated time. Now, therefore consequent upon above, the appointment of the above mentioned persons as Orderly in the Nirmal Singh Khalsa (Padam Sri) Hazuri raagi Sri Darbar While speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Charanjeet,Girdharilal,Dilawar,Samson Department of Information is hereby terminated/cancelled ab-initio. Sahib Amritsar, Bhai Ranjit Singh, Head Granthi Gupta said that the leadership of our country Gill,Amit Sohtra, Sanjay, Balbir, Santosh, No: INF/Estt-13-III- 2015/1350-55 Sd/- Dt: 13 -02- 2017 By order Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib Delhi and several other at the moment is blessed with Sanjeev, Anil Matoo, Manmohan,Raman DIP/J-9498 Administrative officer prominent personalities of Jammu and Kashmir. transformational qualities and in the days to and Jagjeevan. Dt. 14-02-2017 4 HILL DISTRICT the northlines Jammu | Friday | February 17 | 2017 SSP distributes certificate among trainees PDP holds meet to

NL Correspondent review Panchayat Polls preparation RAMBAN, Feb 16 NL Correspondent informed the party senior process. spoke on the occasion As many as 35 certificates Doda, Feb 16 leaders and workers that the However, during the including Zonal President were distributed among Panchyat elections are meeting he also reviewed Riaz Hussain Mintoo , outgoing trainees of Rural People's Democratic Party ahead and asked them to the progress of the General Secretary Ghulam Self Employment Training Doda under the leadership work hard at grass root membership of the party Mohammad Naik, Zonal Institute (RSETI) in a of District President PDP level. He said that every and asked the workers to Secretary Hasham Ud Din, function organised by Doda, Shahab Ul Haque leader and worker of party reach out to the poor and District General Secretary bankers, here today. Senior Butt today chaired a should work with downtrodden people. Youth Sajad Hussain Superintendent of Police meeting to review the dedication in his native He said that the field Khokhar , Zonal Youth (SSP) Ramban Randeep preparedness within the wards of Doda constituency functionaries of party to be President Rashid Zargar, Kumar was chief guest on Party for upcoming Panchyat to reach out to the ready for panchayat Molvi Attaullah, Ab Gani the occasion. Speaking on panchayat election and general public. elections in near future. He Rishu, Khairat the occasion, SSP asked the government has launched facilities for young and out batches. He further said membership. He said that the youth also said that to take keen Mohammad, Mukhtiar trainees to come forward The meeting was attended would play an important interest in the bifurcation Ahmed Natnoo, Fulail and take the benefits from several programmes to new entrepreneurs. that banks are committed by the senior party leaders role in the upcoming and corrective measures singh, Wali Mohammad banks for their socio- extend all logistic and Meantime Director RSETI for providing ever possible and workers at residence of elections and even asked for the smooth conduct of Malik, Tara Chand economic uplift. He said financial support to youth informed financial assistance to District President Gulistan the party workers to Panchayat elections. Bhaghat,Saqib Pampori, that there is good scope for enabling them further that State Bank of India has youth according to their employment generation in develop their skills and initiated RSETI in Ramban project and requirements. E Jaben. During the promote the youth in every Meanwhile, Peoples Atta Mohammad Hajaam, Technical, Fashion and boost their business. He on 25 March 2012 and Later, SSP also distributed meeting the process of De- ward for contesting Democratic Party District Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, handicrafts sectors and also stressed upon the about two thousand trainees certificates among the limitation and creation of elections. He informed the body Doda welcomes the Shamas Din Rather, Ajmal unemployed youth must bankers to further step up have been trained in trainees and wished them a Panchyat wards were party workers to reach out decision of Chief Minister Ganai, Fareed Ahmed optimally utilize this their efforts in organizing different trades including successful future. Trainees discussed with the party the people in their native Mehboob Mufti for Ganai,Riaz Ahmed opportunity to settle their such type of training Dress Designing, Basic also shared their training workers. wards and panchayats and induction of Syed Asgar Khanday Ali Mohammad lives towards a fine sessions on regular basis Computer, Electrician, experiences with PDP, District President help the population in the Ali as (PAC) member. Attu,Ghulam Haider Butt earning. He said that besides ensuring marketing Plumber under total 64 pass dignitaries. Doda Shahab ul Haque electoral registration However, others who and Farooq Ahmed Mir. CCF demands sanctioning Media workshop 'Vartalap' organized Forest Deptt launches of Doda-Kapran road grafting drive NL Correspondent Jammu Sunil Koul stressed the role in highlighting local issues and MOHD MAJID MALIK NL Correspondent these meadows in words, it has to Poonch, Feb 16 need to give preference to making people aware in rural areas DODA , FEB 16 Doda, Feb 16 be seen to be believed," Tak said. proactive development journalism about benefits of various A massive grafting drive of Kainth wild pear Chenab Citizen Forum (CCF), He alleged that, "Government has Press Information Bureau (PIB) Doda has demanded sanctioning of sanctioned Rupees 125 Lakh in launched in whole Chenab circle along with Jammu in collaboration with Doda-Dessa Kapran road to fulfill 2014-15 to build Mother Child plantation. According to CF Chenab Circle T B District Information Centre Poonch long pending demand of people Hospital in place of old district Singh, 3 lac grafts will be done in six forest divisions organized a media workshop titled living in Chenab region. Chief hospital Doda by restructuring it, of the Chenab valley and this is being done on the as 'VARTALAP ' at Dak Bungalow Petron of the Forum, Mehboob but work executing agency direction of forest Minister Ch. Lal Singh. Singh also Poonch. Ahmed Tak in meeting with (JKPCC) has so far done only 20 informed that in a bid to protect wild animals and Deputy Commissioner Poonch citizens at Doda said that it is a per cent work and not utilizing the promote awareness among the younger generation on distant dream for the people living public money seriously." Mirza Mohammad Harun Malik while wildlife conservation, the Forest Department also in entire Chenab region that can not Muzzaffar Beig, another member of inaugurating the workshop said launched a drive to remove the snares laid to trap only connect District Doda with the forum demanded Doda that journalists serve as a vital link in the region so that people at government welfare schemes. animals in the Chenab circle forest range in Kashmir Valley and make Development Authority to boost in the chain of information, and grassroots can be made aware Special sessions about healthy Bhaderwah , Doda , Kishtwar , Ramban and development in remote areas but tourism potential for area and small play a significant role in the about the schemes run by Central journalism and role of a local Banihal."We have not found any snares during the can also provide an alternate link Hydel power projects to cater power process of establishing a direct and State governments for their journalist viz-a-viz development in drive. But it has helped immensely to convey the between Jammu and Srinagar via needs of the area. He also showed two-way communication process welfare. He urged the participating rural areas were also held in the message to the people, including the villagers, living Bani-Besoli to Doda-Dessa great concerned over the shortage of between the administration and the journalists to play positive role in workshop, which were addressed in the hamlets coming under forest ranges on wildlife Kappran. "This road will also open ration in the region and demanded citizens. He urged upon media highlighting development issues by a number of senior and protection," T B Singh told. The drive was primarily up a number of unexplored tourist government must take some persons to work with utmost and be a mirror to the government experienced working journalists aimed at dissuading people from laying snares to spots in the Dessa area. There are measures to address these demands. sincerity and dedication without in the implementation of the besides other trainers. Media and hunt wild animals and encourage them to develop a beautiful and vast meadows high up Those present in the meeting were any bias towards the larger good of welfare schemes. Number of Communication officer PIB Jammu better understanding with the Nature, he added. He in the mountains of Doda that can J.A Mintoo, Kurshid Misgar, Dr the society. working journalists from the , Vijay Kumar Mangotra, DIO also informed tree saplings and seedlings are being be made accessible by this road. Basharat, G.H Tak and others who Speaking on the occasion, Media district who participated in the Poonch were among the experts raised in the nurseries owned by the Forest One cannot describe the beauty of also put forth the people's grievancs. and Communications Officer, PIB event were sensitized about their who spoke at the workshop. Department across the districts. Training prog for farmers organized Mehjoor interacts with students, AWWs, ASHAs NL Correspondent Poonch, Feb 16 NL Correspondent Prakash also threw light on Udhampur, Feb 16 PCPNDT Act and related issues. Students of various educational One day training programme for Chairperson, J&K State institutions and Anganwadi the office bearers of KVK farmer Commission for Women Workers presented various clubs of District Doda was today Nayeema Ahmed Mehjoor awareness programmes conducted at KVK Doda today visited Udhampur district highlighting several women Headquarters at Gwari today and interacted with Students, related issues on the occasion. under the guidance of Anganwari workers and Asha Directorate of Extension Secretary , State Commission SKUAST Jammu. The training year for financial assistance and development of not only workers with an aim to generate for Women, Aijaz Abdullah, was attended by the chief and urged upon them for early agriculture but also other sectors. awareness among the women J&K , Member State associate volunteers of farmer launching of clubs. Dr Narinder Dr GN Jha suggested for about their rights guaranteed to Commission for Women, J&K, them by the Constitution. clubs of the district. The Paul, Scientist KVK Doda protection and conservation of working and functioning of the start from home. She said need Kavita Suri, ADC Avny Lavasa , Chairperson said the objective programme was aimed at apprised the participants about traditional knowledge and wisdom State Commission for Women. of the hour is to change the Joint Director Planning Rakesh of the interaction was to capacity building of the office record keeping, financial of the district. Dr Amit Singh Stressing on the need for perception of society towards Jamwal, PO-ICDS Rakesh sensitize the women in general bearers of farmer clubs with management, organizing Charak urged upon for adopting educating a girl child, Nayeema the women and that can happen Badyal, Dy DEO Sapna Kotwal, and female students in respect to management and meetings, recording proceeding recommended agronomic said that the Mother of a Girl only if she gets education and DSWO Rachna Sharma, other particular about various women record keeping of farmer clubs. and preparing small agriculture practices in crops for maximizing child should ensure that her equal opportunities like men. district officers besides AWWs, Dr Ravneet Kour Incharge based projects to the farmer club production and productivity. The centric legislations and women child gets education and equal Earlier, DDC Udhampur Niraj ASHAs, Teachers and students Senior Scientist and Head members. Dr Sanjay Khajuria programme was attended by Prem friendly initiatives of the opportunities adding that the Kumar welcomed the in large attended the informed that 9 farmer clubs urged upon the participants to link Raj, MD Sharma, Kamal Singh, Government besides making empowerment of women should Chairperson. CMO, Dr Chander programme. formed by the KVK have been farmer clubs with all development Farooq Ahmad, Mohan Lal, them aware sanctioned by NABARD this departments for overall Ghulab Din, Narinder Baloria. about the MoS launches dev works

local people as informed by the concerned officer. Minister said the Government is endeavoring to upgrade the basic services in every part and also laying thrust on providing more accountable, responsive and transparent administration to the people. He further said this will not only ensure effective implementation of developmental initiatives NL Correspondent ensure overall development Variety to House of Kewal but also encourage the Katra, Feb 16 and for which no stone shall Padha, Kaka shop to authorities to work hard and be left unturned. Pardeep Padha, House of achieve fixed targets well in Minister of State for Finance The Minister stated this Kantu to Shiv Mandir in and Planning, Information time. while addressing a public wards- 5, 3, 8 respectively Meanwhile, various local Technology, Law, Justice here in Antali after laying involving an estimated cost and Parliamentary Affairs, deputations called on the the foundation stone of of 25 lakhs. Minister and apprised him of FCSCA, Tribal Affairs, several development works He also laid the foundation their problems and demands Relief & Rehabilitation and in Katra town. of septic tank and water tank seeking early redressal of Labour & Employment, The Minister laid foundation at ward no-1 to be the same for which the Ajay Nanda today said that of five works which include completed at an estimated Minister assured the people government is working lanes and covered drains cost of 5 lakhs. On that all their issues would be vigorously to upgrade the from Janta Palace to Ragu completion, this will benefit looked into for necessary infrastructure in the state to Nath temple, Shop Bombay thousands of tourists and action. the northlines 5 KATHUA Jammu | Friday | February 17 | 2017 Several youth from Kathua join NPP NYK organizes Neighbourhood MLA inaugurates awareness prog Youth Parliament Dev Singh said that BJP NL Correspondent NL Correspondent responsibility on shoulders made tall promise for the Samba, Feb 16 Kathua, Feb 16 development of Jammu to make our village as model and promotion of communal region and be a real voice of MLA Samba, Dr Devinder Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kathua Kumar Manyal today harmony. He assured that Dogras in JK Assembly but organized "Neighbourhood inaugurated an awareness NYK Kathua shall provide the party betrayed people youth Parliament" at village campaign on various those sports material free of who discarded BJP and Sangad Upper Durang block centrally sponsored schemes cost to youth clubs. realized its real face."BJP Billawar in which over 100 here at Government Boys Resource persons, D.C. acts as dummy coalition participants have Higher Secondary School Bhati Deputy Director, partner in the government as participated. Som Datt Zard discrimination with Jammu Samba. The camp was Employment & Counseling organized by Directorate of District Youth Coordinator Centre, and Kathua briefed province is being done at all Health, JKEDI, Education the field functionaries of Field Publicity, in urged the youth to organize about Skill development and ground either in recruitment, and other departments various departments to act as collaboration with district themselves by forming employment generation allotment of funds, informed the gathering about facilitators for effective administration. youth Clubs in order to schemes of State & Central development in tourist sector the centrally sponsored implementation of these NL Correspondent Singh, Balwant Singh Director, Field Publicity empower youth to play Govt. Sanchar Chand from Kathua, Feb 16 or overall development schemes being implemented schemes Mankotia and Anita Thakur (FP), R.P Saroj, ADC Tilak active role in youth welfare lead Bank Office educate the process," He said and added by their respective Director, Field Publicity warmly welcomed new Raj Sharma, Deputy and social and national youth about the schemes of Hundreds of youth hailing that NPP is real department. They also (FP), R.P Saroj informed entrants and hoped better Director Field Publicity developmental activities at Insurance, SBI RSETI, from district Kathua today representative of Jammu highlighted the social about programmes performance from these Neha Jalali and District village level. He also KCC, Cash less transaction joined National Panther's province that people have security schemes and undertaken by department volunteers in coming Urban officers from various discussed the road map of etc. Sh. Naryan Dutt Party under the supervision realized now. He importance of financial for spreading awareness departments were present on taking up social and local Triphati , National Youth of Party chairman Harsh dev and Rural body elections. enthusiastically said that inclusion and cashless about welfare schemes of the the occasion. issues with District Awardees & Social Worker Singh and leadership of While addressing on the NPP would fight for Dogras transactions. government. Resource persons from Administration, public also address the public on Robin Sharma. Harshdev membership function, Harsh in getting their share. Speaking on the occasion, Later, cultural programmes Banks, Social welfare, representatives; media etc. the occasion. An open house MLA Samba stressed on the were also presented by for redressed and come discussion was also held 6 illegal need for proper artists of Songs and Drama forward to take social during the programme. 'Govt's thrust on JK's dissemination of information Division, Ministry of structures regarding government Information and inclusive, sustainable growth' schemes and exhorted upon Broadcasting. MRM delegation call demolished NL Correspondent Prungal, Samaan, Shaara, tourism potential which is on Governor Kathua, Feb 16 Kavinder inaugurates dev works Jandrail, Bhoond and Sialag being tapped to generate SRINAGAR, FEB 16 of Basholi. employment and raise the JAMMU, FEB 16 Minister for Forest, Lakes and Waterways JAMMU, FEB 16 Describing Basholi as the socio-economic condition A delegation of Muslim Rashtriya Manch, led by its State Environment and Ecology Development Authority Giving a push to the development activities in Gandhi economic power house of of the locals," he asserted. President, Nazir Ahmad Mir, met Governor N.N. Vohra at Choudhary Lal Singh today (LAWDA) through its Nagar constituency, Speaker J&K legislative Assembly and the region, Lal Singh said Lal Singh said it is the MLA, Gandhi Nagar, Kavinder Gupta today inaugurated the Raj Bhavan here today. said achieving inclusive Enforcement Wing today the area is set to progress in endeavor of the various development works in the area. The delegation apprised the Governor about the problems and sustainable growth of demolished six illegally all spheres including Government to provide all The Speaker was accompanied by the SDM South, Sonu being faced by the public due to inadequacy of ration all the three regions of J&K raised structures in education, industry and basic facilities to the Pargal, Executive Engineer, JMC, Joginder Kumar, AEE, supplies, erratic drinking water and electricity supplies, is the top priority of the various parts of Srinagar. tourism. "In coming years, people, adding that a well- JMC, Rajiv Pandoh and officers of PWD(R&B), UEED, poor upkeep of roads etc in Srinagar. They demanded Enforcement Officer of government. He was Basholi, which is bestowed conceived programme has Revenue and Police department. widening of the road from Badshah Bridge to Safa Kadal LAWDA said that addressing locals after with unparalleled natural been devised to address all He inaugurated renovated lanes & drains at Gorkha Nagar in Srinagar, provision of adequate facilities to the Sikh and structures were inaugurating and laying beauty, will attain a distinct issues in a phased manner. along with the beautified platform at Press Morh, Bahu fort. Muslim migrants on the same basis as the Kashmiri Pandit demolished at Teilbal, foundation of a number of identity in the region," he He said provision for better The work was executed by the Jammu Municipal migrants. The delegation also urged the government to Hazratbal, Laam, Khayam development projects said adding the Government healthcare, education, PHE Corporation at an estimated cost of Rs 14.5 lakh. ensure against the loss of civilian lives during the including roads, lanes, has laid special focus on and road connectivity are Chowk and Brein Nishat. Speaking on the occasion, the Speaker said maximum road operations carried out by the security forces. additional classrooms with developing potential the priority sectors of the He said that people length of Gandhi Nagar has been blacktopped and the work Observing that he had noted their concerns the Governor toilet complex, tractor road, locations here to attract Government, adding that residing within the for rest of the roads has been approved and the same will urged the delegation to continue their endeavours for today here at villages of tourists. "Basholi has huge Government is paying LAWDA jurisdiction are start next month. promoting peace and normalcy in the State. focused attention to directed not to go for any The Speaker said not only the pace, but focus was being laid upgrade the same in all sort of illegal on maintaining the quality of the works being taken up by Notice three regions. He sought constructions and the government in the state. "This has become possible only Notice people's cooperation in Tipper/Load carrier due to the efficient and honest working of the BJP-PDP I, Shamsher Singh S/o Sh. Bhagat Singh R/o Nud, Tehsil government which is keen to take development to every I, Kirti Bhushan Mahajan S/o Sh. Bharat Bhushan Mahajan and Distt. Samba, have lost R/C of my motor -cycle implementing all owners are asked not to nook and corner of the state" he added. R/o Ward no.01, Kathua Tehsil and District Kathua, have bearing regd. no. JK21B-5603. Now, I am applying for the Government schemes so carry any constructional sold Tata Nano car bearing regd. no. JK08B-7676 to Varun duplicate of the same. Objection, if any, may be conveyed that benefits of such material in the prohibited He further informed that the work for upgradation of lanes Kumar Sharma S/o Sh. Mohinder Nath Sharma R/o & drains under Panchayats & JMC, installation of new to concerned RTO/ARTO within 7 days after publication schemes reach to the area of Dal/Nageen lakes Changran Tehsil and District Kathua. Now, I am applying for transformers under R-APDRP is progressive mode which the transfer of RC. Objection, if any, may be conveyed to of this notice. targeted population. without permission. can be witnessed from the projects running in every corner concerned authority within 7 days from the publication of this notice. Notice of the Gandhi Nagar. I, Darshan Pal S/o Late Sansar Chand R/o Rara, Tehsil Ramgarh, Distt. Samba, have purchased Tractor bearing regd. no. JK21A-2974 from Bodh Raj S/o Durga Dass R/o Radwan, Tehsil Ramgarh, Distt Samba. Now, I want to transfer the R/C of the said tractor in my favour. Objection, if any, may be conveyed to concerned RTO/ARTO within 7 days after publication of this notice. Notice Notice I, Vikas Pandey S/o I, Nishu Kumar S/o Sh. Jagya Nand Sh. Rameshwar Pandey R/o A/p Upadhyay R/o A/p CTM Colony, Kathua, going for CTM Colony, the correction of my Kathua, going for father's name which the correction of has been wrongly my father's name written as Jai Nand Pandey instead of Jagya Nand Pandey in which has been 10th class mark sheet under Roll No.2628024 Session 2015 wrongly written as Rameshwar Parsad instead of Rameshwar (Annual). Objection, if any, may be conveyed to Joint Upadhyay in my 10th class mark sheet under Roll Secretary Certificate JKBOSE Jammu within seven days. No.2622061, Session 2016 (Annual). Objection, if any, may be conveyed to Joint Secretary Certificate JKBOSE Jammu In the court of Chief Judicial within seven days. Magistrate, Samba In the court of Judicial Magistrate In the court of Judicial Magistrate Present : Deepak Sethi In the court of Chief Judicial 1st Class (Addl. Munsiff), Samba 1st Class (Addl. Munsiff), Samba Vishav Kiran S/o Suraj Parkash r/o W.No.9, H.No. 47, Vijaypur Magistrate, Samba Present : Junaid I. Mir Present : Junaid I. Mir Tehsil VijaypurDistt. Samba. Present : Deepak Sethi V/S Gurdayal Singh S/O Late Rattan Lal R/o. Sekhpur Plouta Tehsil Roop Lal S/o Ram Ditta r/o Patti Tehsil Bari Brahmana Distt. Babu Ram S/O Pulla Ram R/o. Nathwal Camp Tehsil Ramgarh INCHARGE Police Station Purmandal Ramgarh District Samba Samba. District samba Application U/S 13 (3) of Registration of birth/death Act, seeking V/S V/S V/S directions to INCHARGE Police Station, Purmandal to enter the INCHARGE Police Station Ramgarh birth particular of applicant's child. INCHARGE Police Station Vijaypur INCHARGE Police Station Ramgarh Application U/S 13 (3) of Registration of birth/death Act, seeking In the matter of In the matter of Application for Registration of birth/death of:- PROCLAMATION directions to INCHARGE Police Station, Vijaypur to enter the birth Application for Registration of birth/death of:- particular of applicant's child. Late Galodhu Ram(male) D.O.D.20-10-1987 At home Whereas applicant has filed the above titled application in this court Late Pulla Ram(male) D.O.D.17-05-1981 At home Father's Name : Late Hari Chand for issuing direction to INCHARGE Police Station Purmandal Father's Name : Dittu Ram Mother's Name: Vishoo Devi regarding registration of birth particulars of Sahil Sharma(M) & PROCLAMATION Sakshi Sharma(F) both children of Ashok Kumar & Sharda Devi R/o Whereas applicant has filed the above titled application in this court W.No.9, H.No. 47, Vijaypur Tehsil Vijaypur Distt. Samba in Police for issuing direction to INCHARGE Police Station Vijaypur NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of Station Purmandal who was born on 24-11-1999 & 06-01-2001 At regarding registration of birth particulars of applicant's child namely Madhavi(F) D/o Roop Lal & Anita Devi R/o Patti Tehsil Bari death of Late Pulla Ram (M) S/O Dittu Ram r/o Nathwal Camp death of Galodhu Ram(M) S/o Late Hari Chand & Vishoo Devi r/o Vill. Kalwalta Mohra Keuli, Purmandal respectively and through the Sekhpur Plouta Tehsil Ramgarh Distt. Samba in Police Station medium of this proclamation, general public is informed that any Brahmana Distt. Samba in Police Station Vijaypur who was born on Tehsil Ramgarh Distt. Samba in Police Station Ramgarh and through Ramgarh and through the medium of this publication notice at large person/s has/have objection to the same, in that event he/she/they 04-01-2003 At home and through the medium of this proclamation, the medium of this publication notice at large and any other and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody shall file same before this court on or before 23-02-2017,failing general public is informed that any person/s has/have objection to interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then which appropriate order shall passed. Take notice that in case the the same, in that event he/she/they shall file same before this court objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they on or before 18-02-2017,failing which appropriate order shall he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 5 days from date of fixed is declared holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next shall file their objections in this court within 5 days from the date of working day. passed. Take notice that in case the date of fixed is declared holiday, the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order the matter shall be taken in the next working day. publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 16th Given under my hand and seal of this court today 16th day of February 2017. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 16th Given under my hand and seal of this court today 16th day of February 2017. Chief Judicial Magistrate, day of February 2017. day of February 2017. Samba Chief Judicial Magistrate, Addl. Munsiff, Addl. Munsiff, Samba (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Friday | Feb | 17 | 2017 Keep the rivers alive, or risk dying

the northlines Satyendra Tripathi Friday | Feb | 17 | 2017 ivers are the life of this very nation. RBharat has essentially grown along the banks of its major Serious rivers. The great civilisations like Mohenjo- Daro and Harappa were born along rivers, and they died in the course of meandering of the rivers. We owe our very own concern existence to our rivers. Rivers in India, like the Ganges, have strong presence within the Indian ethos and civilisation and are considered the backbone of activity. From ancient days, the nstitute of Health Metrics and Evaluation people who lived alongside riverbanks (IHME) at the University of Washington has believe the river to be sacred and holy, and revealed that India and China account for more I many go on pilgrimage to cities like than half of the world’s premature deaths due to air Varanasi and Allahabad to wash away their pollution. The report says in 2015 globally, there sins in the holy water. was 60 per cent rise in ozone attributable deaths, It is this vitality of the Ganges that makes it with a striking 67 per cent of this increase occurring one of the most powerful epicentres of increase in flow dependability for many eulogises it. Even the Ramayana refers to it other words Sarasvati, had its significance in India. spirituality which continues to draw It finds that since 1990, the absolute number of river systems such as the Indus, Ganga, as Ikshumati, that is, Brahma's daughter. not only during the Vedic times but also millions of people to visit and understand Brahmaputra, Tapi, Godavari, Narmada, The Mahabharata too has references to the during the Harappan age. An examination ozone-related deaths has risen at an alarming rate its culture and history. The agro-ecological in India — by about 150 per cent — while in China, Mahanadi, etc., whereas under long-term holy river. But the story does not end here: of 1,400 Harappan sites shows that almost stretch of the Ganges provides food for (2071-2098, EC) studies suggests that parts there is strong archaeological evidence that 75 per cent of these were along the some European nations and Russia, the number has most parts of this nation. remained stable. Measured per head of population, of Krishna, Cauvery, Brahmaputra and apart from the Indus, the Sarasvati was also Ghaggar-Hakra channel. Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Ganga show a decrease in flow. the lifeline of the Indus Valley Civilisation, It is the civilisational, cultural, spiritual and India substantially outpaces China, with 14.7 Saraswati, ozone-related deaths for every 100,000 people, The same study also goes on to reveal that thus prompting many scholars to call it the geographical importance of these rivers that Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin under different greenhouse gas (GHG) Indus-Sarasvati Civilisation. made them the lifeline of our ancient compared with China’s 5.9. Sannidhim Kuru The report found that increasing exposure and a scenarios, the conditions may deteriorate, Renowned archaeologist Michel Danino of civilisations and the lifelines of modern Many great civilisations took shape on the and this can be in terms of severity of IIT Gandhinagar has also referred to it in his society as well. Even today, 80 per cent of growing and aging population have meant that banks of these holy rivers. Early river- drought in some parts of the country while book The Lost River: On the trail of our population is dependent on 14 major while 11,08,100 deaths were attributed to PM2.5 valley civilisations include the Indus Valley they may enhance the intensity of floods in Saraswati. Not only this, the Indus Valley rivers for food and livelihood. exposure in China in 2015, in India, it was 10,90,400. Civilisation, Ancient Egypt (the Nile), the other. Civilisation was also mapped by British More than 400 million people live along the Around 92 per cent of the world’s population lives Mesopotamia (along the Tigris and However, it acknowledges the fact that archaeologists about 200 years ago and was banks of the Ganges alone, and thus depend in areas with ‘unhealthy’ air, according to the Euphrates rivers), and the Chinese there is a general overall reduction in the believed to be located on the dry beds of on it for their subsistence. An estimated report which has painted a picture that is terribly civilisation along the Yellow River. Most of quantity of the available run-off under the Ghaggar Hakra. 20,00,000 people take a dip in the Ganges, alarming. The report says that increases in these civilisations are agrarian societies. present GHG scenario. Luni, along with One of the early explorers of ancient on a daily basis. Yet, the society is However, one of the major challenges exposure, combined with those in population rivers of Kutch and Saurashtra, which civilisations, Colonel James Tod goes back disconnected from the environmental confronting rivers today is climate change growth and aging, resulted in net increases in occupy 25 per cent of the area of Gujarat in time to trace the reasons for the importance of these rivers. More than 200 and the situation is alarming. Today our attributable mortality in China, India, Bangladesh, and 60 per cent of the area of Rajasthan, depopulation of the northern desert and million litres of untreated human sewage rivers are depleting at such a rate that they and Japan. shall also face acute water scarcity credits it to the absorption of Caggar (sic) flows into the Ganges from Varanasi alone. In addition, the absolute number of deaths in India will become seasonal in 20 years. In the last 10 to 12 years, we have witnessed a dozen conditions. river. There is an alarming disconnect among the attributed to fine particulate matter in the air were The report further predicts that the river Almost 200 years ago, a French scholar youth today, as they seem to be approaching China’s toll in 2015 and probably rivers going dry across the nation. Today, some of the most significant rivers of south basins of Mahi, Pennar, Sabarmati and Tapi named Vivien de Saint-Martin, too, had disconnected with this civilisational and exceed that figure by now, according to Dan shall also face water shortage conditions argued that all the streams that flow from natural heritage. The uninterrupted flow of Greenbaum, president of the Health Effects India, the waters of the Cauvery, Krishna and Godavari flow to the oceans only for a along with the river basins of Cauvery, the west to the east, namely Ghaggar, these water bodies is being taken for Institute. An increase in vehicle traffic, emissions few months in a year. Ganga, Narmada and Krishna facing Markanda, Dangri, Sarsuti and Chautang granted and thus, the society is nearing its from coal-fired power plants and other industrial Recently concluded research on 'Impacts of seasonal or regular water-stressed unite into a single bed and that is the bed of end. facilities, and fires fuelled by wood and dung climate change on Indian rivers' by conditions. On the other hand, river basins Rig Ved's Sarasvati. The society today fails to realise that threats contribute to the problem. When calculated per professor AK Gosain of IIT Delhi has also of Godavari, Brahmani and Mahanadi are Apart from French, a Hungarian-British to our rivers will lead to major challenges to 100,000 of population, the number in both countries observed that the majority of river systems predicted to face severe flood conditions. archaeologist Marc Aurel Stein too referred food security and finally to the very has decreased, although India’s remains far above show an increase in precipitation at the The importance of rivers cannot be ignored to Ghaggar as the eastern most tributary of existence of our civilisation. It is this China’s. basin level. owing to their civilisational links. The Sarsuti, a corruption of Sarasvati. disconnect that has to be bridged, to be able According to a WHO report late last year, 13 of the This is not only true for big basins such as significance of the river was first noticed in Travelling forth from ancient to modern to pass on the gift of this great heritage to 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India. The the Ganga, but also for smaller basins such the Rig Veda, which considered the river scholars, they too believe Ghaggar is a the generations to come. country’s capital Delhi was 11th in the world list. as the Cauvery, Pennar, Luni, and Indus. It Saraswati, one of the lost rivers in India, to strong contender for the mythical Sarasvati. The author is a senior research fellow at This is as shocking as could be but governments at was also observed under climate scenario be the mother of the seven seas. Science too supports their belief, as satellite India Foundation and author of 'Bharat the Centre and in States are typically unconcerned. for 2021-2050, MC, that there is a general There are 45 hymns in which the Rig Veda images of the region show that Ghaggar, in Sutra'. Rising inequality can lead to conflict

Vice President Hamid Ansari society. similarly argued that if emerging Asia's income Some years earlier, Joseph distribution had not worsened over the past 20 years, the emocracies avoid serious political Stiglitz had written about the region's rapid growth would have lifted an additional 140 turbulence only so long as they price of inequality in the context million people out of extreme poverty. Densure that the relative level of of the United States. More Perhaps the time has come to move the development inequality between the rich and the poor recently, Kate Pickett and discourse of inequality beyond the current discussion of does not become excessively large, says Vice Richard Wilkinson have outcomes and opportunities. A conceptual framework is President M Hamid Ansari. described the "pernicious effects provided by Amartya Sen and some others who see human I recall the tablet that was affixed to the pedestal of the that inequality has on societies" capabilities as the capacity and freedom to choose and to Statue of Liberty in the early years of the last century, and and provide evidence for a act; and calls for the opportunities that give individuals the that reads: strong correlation between freedom to pursue a life of their own choosing to be Give me your tired, your poor, higher levels of national equalised. Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, inequality and a wide range of The concepts of justice and fairness are tied to the idea of The wretched refuge of your teeming shore, health and social problems. equity in development. Equity has an intrinsic value since Send these, the homeless, tempest- tossed, to me: More worryingly, rising some groups face consistently inferior opportunities -- I lift my lamp besides the golden door. It is therefore not surprising that reducing inequality is one inequality is seen as a contributing cause for the rise of economic, social and political -- than their fellow citizens. I do not propose to dilate on the context of these lines. I do of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. authoritarian leaders, often with a divisive agenda fuelled Specifically, it translates into the need for equal nevertheless wish to draw the attention of this gathering to And still -- in this age of 'post-truths' and 'alternate facts' -- by sectarianism, xenophobia and nationalism. opportunity and avoidance extreme deprivation in the second line: the quest for freedom by humankind, and deceptive appearances can be made to prevail. Rising inequality can lead to conflict, both at social and at outcomes. to the response patterns we have witnessed in our times. The improving living standards, in segments, have perhaps national level. Research has shown that in contrast to To view rising inequity as merely an inconvenient truth in Freedom, in the dictionary meaning of the term, signifies masked a dramatic concentration of income and wealth oligarchic regimes, democracies avoid serious political the saga of India's shining future would therefore be a 'the power to act, speak and think freely'. It implies over the last 30 years. A number of studies have come to turbulence only so long as they ensure that the relative folly. Without equality, there is unlikely to be much of a unhampered liberty to think freely, to question anything, to the distressing conclusion that despite the increase in the level of inequality between the rich and the poor does not future, let alone a shining one. be able to speak frankly, to be free to explore boundaries. number of people coming out of abject poverty, the become excessively large. There is a need to revisit our commitment to investing in Yet freedom or liberty in itself would be quite majority of people on the planet today live in countries Other studies, similarly, indicate that social conflicts are social goods. We have to move beyond seeing corporate meaningless. To enjoy these 'freedom of,' there is a where economic disparities are bigger than they were a indeed likely to break out in situations where there are social activity and government welfare schemes as merely requirement first for certain 'freedom from'. generation ago. large inequalities between different groups. Some studies minimum relief for the misery of the masses aimed mostly To survive with dignity, humans require both 'freedom Please consider the following: have concluded that ethnic groups with incomes much at neutralising the more aggressive antagonism of those from want' and 'freedom from fear'. Human development " Including capital gains, the share of national lower than a country's average per capita income are more who have lost income and wealth or those whose upward is understood as the continuing expansion of human income going to the richest 1% has doubled since 1980. likely to engage in civil war. mobility seems permanently blocked. freedom and humans flourishing beyond these freedoms. Within it, the largest share going to the top 0.01% -- some New protest movements have broken out around the We need to ask ourselves some uncomfortable questions. 16,000 families -- who now control almost 5% of the world, many arguably rooted in the burgeoning inequality. " Can we ignore the great inequity as merely a by- To view rising inequity as merely an inconvenient truth in global wealth. The Occupy Movement and the Arab Spring were both product of progress? the saga of India's shining future would therefore be a " If we divide the whole income of the world into fuelled by growing public despair at the sharp inequalities " Has the trickle-down model of growth failed us? folly. Without equality, there is unlikely to be much of a two halves, we find that the richest 8% get half, while the and growing unemployment and the perceived inability of " Have we paid too high a cost in terms of future, let alone a shining one. other half would be distributed in the remaining 92% of the existing governance structures to redress the situation. environmental damage for our material progress? In our case, the Preamble of the Constitution specifies the population. In India, the growing threat of left extremism, which has " Are conflicts and human suffering the new what 'We the People of India' set out to attain: Justice " In almost all countries, the mean wealth of the been repeatedly acknowledged as the gravest security normal? To what extent are they induced by failed (social, economic and political); Liberty (of thought, wealthiest 10% is more than 10 times the median wealth. threat to the Indian State, has its roots in economic ventures in quest for unrealisable utopias? expression, belief, faith and worship); and the Equality (of For the wealthiest 1%, mean wealth exceeds 100 times the deprivation and inequality in access to resources. " Can we just accept the growing insularity, status and of opportunity), and Fraternity (to assure dignity median wealth in many countries and can approach 1000 It has also been recognised that growing social inequality intolerance and discrimination? of individual and unity of the nation). times the median in the most unequal nations. corrodes social cohesion and can destabilise States. Some " Have we made sufficient investments in Thus, liberty or freedom is anchored between justice and " In developing economies like India and China, recent research has found that the likelihood of a country improving our human capital and public goods, like equality; also interspersed is a Hegelian construct on despite the fact that incomes have risen for many, remaining mired in poverty or achieving sustainable education and healthcare? appreciation of necessity that circumscribes this freedom. inequality, in both wealth and income have also risen growth has a strong relation to the average life expectancy Faced with growing global violence, poverty, and injustice, Furthermore, while equality is the premise of citizenship, significantly. of the citizenry. There, it is argued, that a shorter average it may be difficult to retain hope for an equitable future. the latter by itself does not guarantee substantive equality. " The richest 1% in India owned nearly 60% of the lifespan leaves less time to reap the returns on investment Yet, if the reality of global inequality inspires what In advance of the world's financial and economic elite country's total wealth, with the top 20% commanding in human capital. Antonio Gramsci called "pessimism of the intellect," work going to Davos for their annual meeting, the World 80%. The bottom half of Indians by contrast, collectively More worryingly, rising inequality is seen as a must nevertheless begin with what he termed "optimism of Economic Forum publishes its Global Risks Report. The own only 2% of the national wealth. contributing cause for the rise of authoritarian leaders, the will" -- the undaunted commitment that drives radical 2017 edition highlights some risks facing the global Nor is a reversal in sight. Rates may vary, but since the often with a divisive agenda fuelled by sectarianism, change. system and places the issue of income inequality as the financial crisis of 2007, inequality has shown more xenophobia and nationalism. Jai Hind. number one risk because it is associated with a rise in increases than decreases in the world's nations. Twentieth Inequality also breeds economic inefficiencies and limits (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal populism and threatens the cohesiveness of countries. It century history shows that this can be ominous. productivity. Research by IMF has shown that income opinions of the writers. The information, facts or opinions describes the present as 'a febrile time for the world.' While the economists may continue to debate the extent inequality slows growth, causes financial crisis and appearing in the articles do not reflect the views of The and causes of inequality, there can be little doubt about its Four earlier annual editions of the Report had similarly weakens demand. Northlines and it does not assume any responsibility or implications for the political, social and economic fabric of identified rising inequality among the top four global risks. In a recent report, the Asian Development Bank has liability for the same) the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Friday | February 17 | 2017 Stranded passengers to Div Com stresses on SBM contractual employees be airlifted on Feb 17 demand release of wages regular updation of revenue records NL Correspondent folks, who have lost the Srinagar, Feb 16 BANDIPORA, FEB 16 options of education due to of setting up inventories at Deputy Commissioner Bandipora today informed that one or the other reason. 6000 all levels and identification Contractual employees stranded passengers of Bandipora and Gurez would be SBM contractual employees, of encroachments. He also working in Saakshar Bharat airlifted tomorrow. like district coordinators, sought the status of land Mission (SBM) have The passengers who have registered their names at block coordinators and Bandipora for airlifting to Dawar, Neeru and Baduaab acquisition for important demanded immediate release roads and said the same of their salaries pending preraks were engaged under shall reach Sonerwani helipad on coming Friday early in must be addressed on war- from the last four years. this scheme Saakshar Bharat the morning. footing, besides directing A delegation of SBM Mission on contractual basis Similarly, the stranded passengers who have registered DCs to hold monthly employees told KNS that as per advertisement norms their names at Gurez will be airlifted to Bandipora on the acquisition meetings with 6000 contractual employees issued by authorities. "Since same date on return. collectors to expedite the are working under this the appointment the Restrictions imposed acquisition process. centrally-sponsored flagship authorities have released NL Correspondent The Divisional called for incorporation of The Div Com directed for programme of school only 14 months honorarium. Srinagar, Feb 16 Commissioner (Div Com) mutations in records. He regular inspection of education department and We approached the around exam centers said that "institution of said pending mutations is a Roznama Wakati diaries by Ministry of Human government and authorities Divisional Commissioner Patwaris every fortnightly Resource Development of from ZEO to commissioner ANANTNAG, FEB 16 Patwaris" is an important serious matter and directed Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad so that all necessary details India. They said they have secretary to school education District Administration Anantnag Thursday issued one and impressed them to for the same to be Khan today stressed on are incorporated therein and received only 14 month's for release of our wages but magisterial orders imposing prohibitory restrictions ensure proper maintenance completed within a month. regular up-keeping and called for proper inspection salary so far and are facing all in vain". "We appeal the under Section 144 CrPc within a radius of 200 of records including He also directed for all updation of revenue records of Patwarkhanas. hardships to meet daily Chief Minister and meters around examination centers setup for smooth Girdawari, Maslihat, mutations to be attested by in Kashmir Division. Assistant Commissioner needs. The aim of SBM is to Education Minister to conduct of forthcoming class 10th and 12th Jamabandi. respective Deputy He stated this while chairing Revenue, officials of the provide basic education with resolve our long pending examinations. He said that it was Commissioners. a meeting to review the Revenue Department and special emphasis on issues on humanitarian The move is aimed at curbing the tendency of important that the The Divisional status of revenue records in other concerned attended functional literacy to those external interference and to ensure free and fair inspection of records is Commissioner also grounds sooner," they said. the meeting. adults, especially to women conduct of the BOSE exams. The orders shall remain Kashmir. undertaken at all levels and emphasized the importance (KNS) in force from the date of examinations till it gets over in the district. Allotment of shops for displaced However, examinees, supervisory staff, and security Awareness camp for fruit personnel deployed for conducting the examinations shopkeepers approved will be exempted from operation of the orders. Meanwhile, general public has been asked to seek NL Correspondent Commissioner chaired a meeting on June 16, growers organized Srinagar, Feb 16 assistance by contacting PCR on '100' in case of any 2015.It was further said meeting of Allotment NL Correspondent exigency. Committee wherein out of that the decision regarding Divisional Commissioner Kupwara, Feb 16 36 affected traders, 12 allotment of shops to left- Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Sajad Lone calls upon shopkeepers were allotted out 24 shopkeepers shall A day-long awareness Khan, today approved shops at the ERA be taken in the next HLC. camp for fruit growers and UNICEF Chief allotment of 12 shops to Complex, Rambagh in Deputy Commissioner orchardists organized by displaced shopkeepers Srinagar. Srinagar Dr. Farooq Horticulture, Planning and Jammu, Feb 16 whose shops came under It was given out that the Ahmad Lone, Members of Marketing Department was Minister for Social Welfare, Science and Technology, Qamarwari-Batamaloo allotment of shops had the Committee and other held today at Handwara. acquainted with latest Department has identified ARI & Trainings reviewed UNICEF program in J&K road project. been taken in the 224th concerned attended the During the camp practices and innovative 100 kanals of land for with Social Welfare Department. The meeting was The Divisional High Level Committee meeting. participants were trends to be adopted for plantation of high density conducted at Convention Centre Jammu where the boosting horticulture plants. Minister talked about stronger support for strengthening produce in the district. He said, so far, 30 kanals a new regime of development where the dignity of Sheep breeders' tour flagged off Speaking on the occasion, of land has been utilized to beneficiary is central to the Department. Sajad Lone the District Development boost the Horticulture articulated the vision of department which is NL Correspondent by Sheep Husbandry Commissioner Kupwara, Sector under the latest Kulgam, Feb 16 undergoing a transition from the charity driven values to Department Kulgam under who was chief guest on the technology for which the the values where the rights of disempowered centrally sponsored scheme occasion, said that technical and other Deputy Commissioner communities and their entitlements will guide the ATMA. horticulture sector has assistance is being Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz restructuring of social welfare department in the On the occasion, the DDC said potential to improve socio- provided to the growers Bhat today flagged-off 2-day state."In addition to the competent and able that such tours will help the economic conditions of the and the owners of the exposure tour for sheep administrators we also need people with passion in breeders to acquaint people and adoption of orchards on 50 percent breeders of the district to social sector and the department has designed a model themselves with the latest latest technology in this subsidy basis. acquaint them with latest through which the entire welfare will be taken to the technology and practices and field can not only enhance Additional Deputy technological interventions community level through the social welfare councils asked them to make best use of in Sheep Husbandry sector. the production but shall be Commissioner, Joint that will handle every social welfare vertical whether the training programme. helpful in providing better Director HPM, Chief During the exposure tour as The DDC also said that children, women, senior citizens, differently able and employment avenues as Planning Officer Kupwara, many as 88 progressive requisite steps are underway to several other welfare vertices that department well. Area Manager HPM sheep breeders will visit tap the potential of sheep empowers through number of schemes," Lone said. Sheep Breeding Farm they will be imparted latest and rearing by experts of the breeding in the district and He said 70 percent Kupwara, Chief UNICEF was represented by Country Chief Luis Daksum Kokernag where know how of sheep breeding field. The tour is organized special focus is being given on population is associated Horticulture Officer, Georges who assured the Minister complete support to generating awareness among with this sector directly or Experts and other the department especially in capacity building, system youth to motivate them to adopt in directly in the district concerned also participated strengthening, monitoring, management information 2 PCPG meetings held it as an economic activity. and said that Horticulture in the camp. system as long as the befit is directly transacted to children." Faroogh, Chief of Field Services stressed meeting. While interacting with the upon the need for ensuring that the State does not focus participants, the officers requested them to much on institutional care and the initiatives like help the police in eradicating the menace of councils are the best forms of community based child drugs in the area. The participants raised protection or non-institutional care for the children who some issues during the meeting and were deserve special attention. The meeting was attended by assured by the officers that their problems Secretary Social Welfare, Sajad Ahamd Khan, Special will be taken up with the concerned Secretary Social Welfare, Tariq Ali, J&K State Mission authorities for their early redressal. In Director ICDS/ICPS, Talat Parvaiz, OSD to Minister Srinagar, Feb 16 Kokernag, the police public meeting was Social Welfare, Science and Technology, Ari & held at Police Post Larnoo, which was Training, Iftikar Hussain Kakroo, Director Social To strengthen the police -public relations, chaired by SDPO Kokernag Zahid Aziz Welfare Jammu. Vir Ji Hangloo, Director Social Welfare Police have organized two PCPG meetings Samoon, besides SHO Kokernag Tariq Kashmir, Hasmay Ytoo. UNICEF was represented in Kulgam and Kokernag, today. On the Yousuf and DO Larnoo Tawseef Ahmad Chief was accompanied by Faroogh , Chief of field directions, of SP Kulgam Shridhar Patil, were also present during the meet. Large services, Vandhana Kandjari, Child Protection Devsar police held a police-public meeting number of respectable citizens, trade unions, Specialist, Amita Tandon, Education Specalist and Hilal in Police Station Devsar. A large number of sumo unions participated in the meeting. Bhat , UNICEF child protection Consultant for J&K. respectable citizens from different villages During the meeting various matters and The discussion started with setting for the context participated in the meeting which was issues were discussed. The officers present through a presentation by Hilal Bhat. (KNS) presided by Dy.SP Nawaz Ahmad, besides in the meeting assured them for their SHO Devsar was also present in the immediate redressal. Implementation of RDD works reviewed

NL Correspondent On the occasion, the DDC Budgam, Feb 16 directed the officers to work with added zeal so that the District Development set targets are achieved in Commissioner Budgam, Mir time. He said schemes like Altaf Ahmad today MGNREGA and IAY are convened a meeting to meant to create durable review implementation of assets in the far flung areas various schemes of Rural and to provide livelihood to Development Department the economically weaker (RDD) in the district. Assistant Commissioner sections of the society. Development, DPO, CPO, The DDC stressed on greater concerned Executive transparency in Engineers, BDOs, Assistant implementation of Executive Engineers and developmental works and other concerned officers judicious use of funds. He attended the meeting. called for proper The meeting was informed coordination among that during the current fiscal in seeding of Aadhar cards budget, while as 97.08 being executed under CDF concerned Departments for till February 14 a total of with MGNREGA percent on MGNREGA and and MPLADS funds, besides effective and timely 8472 assets have been geo programme. 94.29 percent under IAY implementation of APNA completion of tagged in the district. It was It was informed that an schemes. Panchyat Ghar and developmental projects and also informed that 57 percent expenditure of 63.46 percent During the meeting progress convergence projects was their subsequent benefits to progress has been achieved has been made under labour of developmental works reviewed threadbare. intending sections. 8 HEALTH the northlines Health Jammu | Friday | Feb | 17 | 2017

A person with bad posture is perceived as a person with low self-esteem and low confidence, besides harming overall health in the long term. The physical harm directly affects back and neck Avoid these common pain, amongst several other ailments. Today, we causes of bad Most people do not realize how important good posture is, and hence often neglect PosturePosture how they have Dr. Tina Mahendrakar - improve your posture. to have bad posture because the extra Physiotherapist, lay down some common Pain or past injuries weight around their chest pulls them causes of poor posture, so that being aware carry When you experience pain in your back or forward. People with extra weight around of these causes can help you avoid it to neck muscles or any other part of the body, their stomach can have a problem with themselves. you tend to overcome the pain by holding lower back pulled forward, due to the your body in a different position. 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24 % MPs/MLAs say they don't PM draws parallel with Lord Krishna, 'Al-Qaeda using US preoccupation need to pay tax or have no income says won't ditch 'mai-baap' UP with Islamic State to spread to India' Washington: Al-Qaeda has in the Indian Subcontinent New Delhi: In tax returns (income of an MP or an feel that for the good of the Hardoi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on used America's which was designed filed a year before they were MLA and incomes of family, country, this movement for Thursday said despite being born in Gujarat "preoccupation" with the simultaneously to elected, 72 percent such as spouse and honesty needs to be further he had chosen Uttar Pradesh as his land of Islamic State to regain reinvigorate its presence in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dependents/s), more than Rs strengthened?` vocation, drawing a parallel with Lord strength in South Asia and Afghanistan," he told and Congress MPs and 10 lakh; 28 per cent (1,343 In some way, the Prime Krishna who was born in Uttar Pradesh but preparing to spread its Congressman Mac MLAs claimed they earn of 4,848) declared family Minister drew a correlation made Gujarat his "karma bhoomi". ideology in India from its Thornberry, chairman of the less than Rs 10 lakh, incomes less than Rs 2.5 between assets and income The Prime Minister, while addressing a rally "home" in western Pakistan, committee. according to an analysis of lakh. declared to tax authorities. in Hardoi, said he was an adopted son of top US lawmakers have During a Congressional affidavits of 4,848 (of 4,910) Half of India`s elected We found a weak correlation Uttar Pradesh and vowed not to ditch the warned. hearing on terrorism and lawmakers. representatives declared existed between the assets people of the state. "Al-Qaida has never counter- terrorism strategies As many as 75 per cent of household assets of more and incomes of MPs and He also took a dig at Chief Minister changed, and it still sees yesterday, Hoffman said al- MPs and MLAs nationwide than Rs 2 crore; 28 per cent MLAs. Akhilesh Yadav over his rift with father Addressing an election rally in Uttar itself in what it conceives as Qaida "had been preparing to declared annual incomes less more than Rs 5 crore. As * 38 per cent (912 of 2,410) Mulayam Singh Yadav. Pradesh`s Kannauj, he said, ''Samajwadi an existential struggle against spread its ideology to India", than Rs 10 lakh. Around 35 many as 70 per cent of MPs legislators with assets more "Krishna was born in Uttar Pradesh but Party chief Akhilesh Yadav does not know the West and against the which has the world's percent of lawmakers said and MLAs had assets more than Rs 2 crore declared made Gujarat his karma bhoomi. I was born how cunning Congress people are,'' and United States in particular," second-largest Muslim their annual income is less than Rs 1 crore. family incomes of less than in Gujarat but Uttar Pradesh has adopted me. reminded him about an "assassination Bruce Hoffman, Director population. than Rs 2.5 lakh while 40 Although assets are Rs 10 lakh. It is a privilege for me. Uttar Pradesh is like attempt" made on his father Mulayam Singh Center for Security Studies at "We already see its percent have declared annual supposed to be declared by * Of 1,079 lawmakers with 'mai-baap'. I am not a son who would ditch Yadav in 1984 allegedly by a Congress Georgetown University, told effectiveness in Bangladesh income between Rs 2.5 lakh elected representatives at assets in the range of Rs 2 his mai-baap. I will always care about Uttar leader. members of the House and in Burma (Myanmar)," and Rs 10 lakh. market price, immovable crore and Rs 5 crore, only Pradesh,'' he said. The Prime Minister also attacked the Armed Services Committee. he said. As many as 1,141 (24 assets are grossly under 44 per cent (474) declared "Despite being an adopted son, it is my duty Opposition for creating hue and cry over percent) MPs and MLAs valued. A former Election incomes more than Rs 10 "I think that it's taken "But elements like the to develop Uttar Pradesh," Modi told a huge demonetisation and levelling all kinds of claimed exemption from Commissioner said the law lakh. advantage of our Khorasan group are an elite gathering of supporters here. allegations against him, saying "lies will not income tax or have no was not being used to value * 22 per cent (255 of 1,651) preoccupation with ISIS to forward deployed special PM Modi had on Wednesday slammed the work as the people of the country are quite income at all. assets by lawmakers with assets between Rs 2 rebuild its strength, operations unit that is waiting ruling Samajwadi Party for its pre-poll aware now". Hardoi votes on Sunday in the As many as 1,676 (35 accurately and urged people crore and Rs 10 crore particularly in South Asia, for the proper time to take alliance with Congress, likening it to a third phase of the staggered elections to percent) elected to go to court to force lawful declared incomes less than where, again, almost the struggle to the West and movie in which rivals befriend each other chose a new government in the country's representatives declared evaluations, Indian Express Rs 2.5 lakh. completely escaped notice to the United States," after the "interval". most populous state. annual incomes less than Rs reported in December 2013. * 41 per cent (891 of 2,155) when they created al-Qaida Hoffman said. 2.5 lakh. Of these, 1,141 `How long will we overlook with assets between Rs 2 (24%) reported to the facts that stare us in the crore and Rs 30 crore Bhagat Singh's gun, with which Election Commission that face?` Prime Minister declared incomes less than India and Russia seek to revive they were either exempt Narendra Modi said on Rs 10 lakh. he shot John Saunders identified from income tax on various December 31, 2016. `I wish * Of 156 lawmakers with New Delhi: The gun used by however, there was no stalled helicopter venture grounds, such as being a to share some information household assets more than Bhagat Singh to shoot at and mention that it belonged to farmer, being from an area with you, which will either Rs 50 crore, 10 declared kill British officer John Singh. It was put on display Bengaluru: India and Russia are nearing a "There are issues between parties, but these mentioned in the sixth make you laugh, or make incomes less than Rs 10 Saunders on December 17, for the first time at the BSF's joint venture to make light helicopters in are being tackled," Sergey Goreslavsky, schedule of the constitution you angry. According to lakh. 1928, has been identified. Indore museum on Tuesday, India, reviving a plan announced by deputy director general of such as the states of information available with * Of 75 legislators with The freedom fighter had shot reports The Indian Express. Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015. Rosoboronexport, said at India's biggest air Arunachal Pradesh, the government, only 24 assets more than Rs 100 down Saunders, held Custodian of the CSWT India needs to replace hundreds of ageing show in the southern city of Bengaluru. Manipur, Mizoram, lakh people in India accept crore, four reported incomes responsible for the death Lala museum, Vijendra Singh, utility helicopters deployed along its A team will assess the Indian Nagaland and Tripura and so that their annual income is less than Rs 2.5 lakh. Lajpat Rai, in broad daylight. told The Times of India, "We Himalayan border with China as well as in manufacturing facilities over the next few exempt from income tax, or more than Rs 10 lakh.` * 7 per cent (106 out of The .32mm Colt automatic were surprised when we Jammu and Kashmir region. months. "We are keeping our fingers have no income at all. `If we look at any big city, it 1,470) with assets less than pistol was on display at the removed the black paint on This means an initial order of 200 Kamov- crossed about launching production this Only 38 percent (1,843 of would have lakhs of people Rs 1 crore declared annual BSF (Border Security Force) the pistol and matched the 226 helicopters, of which 140 will be built year," an executive at Russian Helicopters 4848) legislators said they with annual income of more incomes more than Rs 10 Central School of Weapons serial number (168896) with in India as part of Prime Minister Narendra said. had annual family incomes than Rs 10 lakh. Do you not lakh. and Tactics (CWST); our records last year. Modi's drive to build a domestic defence The executive, who did not want to be industrial base and cut imports, is expected named, said the joint venture will be to be increased. modelled along the lines of Brahmos, the 2005 Delhi serial blasts mastermind And final documents relating to the $1 India-Russia entity producing supersonic Looking out for important billion Kamov deal involving Russian missiles, which which military analysts say given 10-year sentence Helicopters, Rosoboronexport and India's are among the deadliest in their class. New Delhi: Tariq Ahmed The bombs were triggered names in the TN firmament state-run Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has Russia was long the main supplier of Dar, accused in 2005 Delhi in two markets in central been submitted to Putin, HAL's chief T military equipment to India, but Delhi has Suvarna Raju, told reporters on Wednesday. turned to France, Israel and increasingly the serial blasts, has been given and south Delhi and in a bus The late Tamil Nadu chief treasurer between 2001 and MGR and Jayalalithaa While India has sealed deals with the United States for supply of hardware in a ten-year sentence. in south Delhi. minister J Jayalalithaa had 2007, was Sasikala’s fi rst loyalist and eighttime United States for 22 Apache attack and 15 recent years. On the other hand, The first blast took place in never identifi ed anyone as choice to replace O Member of Legislative heavy lift Chinook helicopters at total cost US aerospace and defence firms Lockheed Mohammed Rafiq Shah and the main market of her political heir. After her Panneerselvam as treasurer Assembly; won 2016 of about $2.5 billion, plans to buy Russian Martin and Boeing have both offered to set Mohammed Hussain Fazili, Paharganj near the New untimely demise, Sasikala after OPS dissented. assembly polls from helicopters and fifth generation fighter up production lines in India to make other accused, have been Delhi Railway Station at and Panneerselvam OS Manian Gobichettipalayam in aircraft have been dogged by problems. combat planes. acquitted of all charges. around 5:38 pm (IST) and emerged as key aspirants to Has been a Rajya Sabha western Tamil Nadu’s Charges against Dar and the the second had taken place Coimbatore district. other two had been framed near a bus in Govindpuri Semmalai in 2008 for waging war area at 6:00 pm. 4-time MLA is with OPS. Constitution bench to decide against the state, collecting In Paharganj, the explosive An AIADMK veteran, arms and murder. device was planted in a two- Semmalai is said to have petitions on triple talaq: SC The Delhi Police had said in wheeler arrived at OPS doorstep its chargesheet that Dar's The third explosion had without an invitation. New Delhi: A five-judge 40 years.” needs to be supervised by call details allegedly proved taken place in south Delhi's UK Radhakrishnan constitution bench would be The bench also made it clear courts as it fell under the that he was in touch with Sarojini Nagar market Most known for his stint as set up by the Supreme Court that it is willing to sit on legislative domain. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) where the bomb is said to the head of the staterun to hear and decide on a batch Saturdays and Sundays to 'Nikah halala' means a man operatives. have gone off near a vendor Arasu Cable Television of petitions relating to the decide on the issue as it was cannot remarry a woman The 2005 serial blasts had using a gas cylinder, which Corp. Currently, housing practice of triple talaq, 'nikah killed over 60 people. exploded, triggering and urban development halala' and polygamy among The bombings came two multiple explosions. the coveted top post. With MP and Lok Sabha MP, was minister in OPS council of Muslims. A bench headed by days before the festival of This led to an outbreak of Sasikala behind bars after state minister after ministers; a Sasikala Chief Justice J S Khehar Diwali. fire in a row of shops. nominating Edappadi K becoming MLA from loyalist. took on record three sets of Palaniswami in her place Vedaranyam constituency CV Shanmugam issues framed by parties with and OPS scrambling for in 2016, known to be close Four-time Member of regard to the cases and said Inderjit Singh Reyat numbers, ET draws up a list to Sasikala’s brother Legislative Assembly; the questions for of AIADMK MLAs to Divaharan. known to be close to consideration of the watch out for: Dr C Vijay Basker Sasikala’s husband constitution bench would be freed in Canada ‘Ma Foi’ K Pandiarajan A doctor by profession; Natarajan, considered decided on March 30. Author of two career Jayalalithaa had appointed AIADMK’s North Tamil The bench, also comprising Ottawa: The only person his co-accused. guidance books & this two-time Member of Nadu (Tindivanam and Justices N V Ramana and D convicted in the 1985 Air One bomb tore apart Air V Chandrachud, said "the entrepreneur-turned- Legislative Assembly as Villupuram) strong man. A India-Kanishka-bombings India Flight 182 - Kanishka issues are very important. very important. after triple talaq unless she twotime MLA. Three-time health minister twice during fi erce Vanniyar leader for that killed 331 people is - as it neared the coast of These issues cannot be During the last hearing, the has already consummated MLA, known for his her regime. AIADMK, is believed to now free, Canada's parole Ireland, killing all 329 scuttled". apex court had said it would her marriage with another proximity to Sasikala’s D Jayakumar have rushed to Poes Garden board said on Wednesday. people aboard, including When a woman lawyer decide the issues pertaining man and then her new extended family. Five-time Member of late on February 7 to clarify Inderjit Singh Reyat had entire families. referred to the fate of the to 'legal' aspects of the husband dies or divorces her. Dindigul C Srinivasan Legislative Assembly from his stand and prove his The second exploded at apex court judgement in the practices of triple talaq, The bench headed by the CJI Number 3 minister during coastal Royapuram, known loyalty to Sasikala after Japan's Narita airport, killing famous Shah Bano case, the 'nikah halala' and polygamy had said "You (lawyers for Jayalalithaa regime, as a friend of fi shermen. some reports emerged that two baggage handlers as bench said "there are always among Muslims but not deal parties) sit together and remains loyal to Sasikala. KA Sengottaiyan he was moving over to they transferred cargo to two sides in a case. We have with the question whether finalise the issues to be Served as AIADMK AIADMK veteran, ardent Panneerselvam camp another Air India plane. The been deciding cases for last divorce under Muslim law deliberated upon by us." blasts followed a crackdown on Sikhs militants, and those behind it were allegedly Hafiz Saeed tells Pak govt to remove seeking revenge for the India, US resolve to fight Golden Temple operation. Reyat was working as a his name from travel ban list mechanic in westernmost against terrorism: Sushma Lahore: Jamaat-ud Dawah put Saeed and 37 other been ordered to live at a Canada and purchased the chief Hafiz Saeed has asked leaders of JuD and his Falah- halfway house following his dynamite, batteries and New Delhi: External to intensify cooperation in the Pakistan government to e-Insaniyat charity on Exit release from prison one year detonators used to construct Affairs Minister Sushma various sectors, including immediately remove his Control List. ago, after serving two the bombs. Two alleged co- Swaraj and US Secretary of defence and security, name from a list that bars It also put Saeed and four decades behind bars. conspirators were acquitted State Rex Tillerson had a energy, and economy. They him from leaving the country, other leaders of the That condition has now been due to a lack of evidence telephone conversation on also agreed to follow-up the claiming he was neither a organisations under "house lifted and Reyat may return and, according to Wednesday, resolving to firm resolve expressed by security risk nor his outfit arrest" for 90 days for to a normal life, including prosecutors, because of work together closely to Prime Minister Narendra ever engaged in terrorist engaging in activities "living in a private Reyat's perjury. Storey said further expand and deepen Modi and US President activities. In a letter to "prejudicial" to peace and residence," parole board Reyat's parole officer has the multi-faceted strategic dONALD Trump to Interior Minister Chaudhry security. He argued that no Nisar Ali Khan, the material has ever been spokesman Patrick Storey assessed those with whom partnership between India cooperate closely in the mastermind of 2008 Mumbai produced by federal or told AFP in an email. he will live "to ensure they and the US. global fight against The Sikh immigrant from will not have a negative terrorist attack, in which 166 provincial governments As per Ministry of External terrorism." government is not in India was convicted of influence on him." people died, said: "A against him in a court of law. Affairs, "they emphasized Tillerson assumed office as possession of any evidence making bombs that were Conditions of his release memorandum issued on He cited an observation of a that close and strong the Secretary of State under that the petitioners are risk to stuffed into luggage and from prison also still apply, January 30, 2017 placing 38 full-bench of the Lahore the security of Pakistan and relations between India and the new Trump planted on two planes including having no contact regional and global individuals should be High Court in a 2009 case merely on the basis of the the US were not only in administration on February leaving Vancouver, and of with the victims' families significance." withdrawn forthwith." against him. The court had UN Resolution their liberty lying in court to cover for nor with extremists. mutual interest but also had "In this context, they agreed 1st. The government last month said: "In the present case the cannot be curtailed." the northlines 10 SPORTS Jammu | Friday | Feb. 17 | 2017

State Football Udhampur Olympics : APS IGP presents awards & Medals to winners Championship from Feb 25 State Games for Differently Abled conclude JAMMU, Feb 16 Clinched the overall top position State Games for persons with maohar Lal, Rajinder Sharma, Avtar Kour, Santosh Jammu and Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) shall Udhampur, 16 Feb: A rising stars clinched their Director General of Police, Disabilities conclude at Kotwal, Manhas President Bandral, Taniya. be holding 25th State Football Championship at Jammu seven day sports festival positions in different games J & K awarded the winners Youth Hostel Nagrota, J&K Handicapped Welfare Ashwani Jojra State from February 25. ‘UDHAMPUR as in badminton singles U- with Gold, Silver and jammu in which about 307 Association, K.K,Verma President, SOB J&K Chapter All the eligible District Football Associations (DFAs) OLYMPICS’ was organised 14 best player by Anushka Bronze medals. special athletes excelling in Former President J&K presented welcome and have been advised to start preparing their respective from 8 Feb to 14 Feb 2017 Roy, Anvi Dixit in 100 APS Udhampur topped the various district games held at Handicapped Welfare keynote address, Mr. Raj teams for the competition ahead, a handout issued by the Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Association, and Padamshree Kumar Sharma presented Association here today informed. Udhampur and Reasi participated under MYAS. Simula wins by 73 runs In the concluding ceremony, Inspector General of Armed enter final of Winter Cup Police and Traffic, Shafqat JAMMU, Feb 16 Wattali, IPS was the Chief Simula Cricket Club today qualified for the final of the Guest who presented Medals ongoing Winter Cup Cricket Tournament, organised by and certificates of Excellence to the winners and KC Sports Club (KCSC), here. participants. In this second semifinal, Simula trounced Shastri Cricket G.R.Bhagat, IAS former Club by 73 runs. Batting first, Simula made 148 runs Deputy Commissioner was with Shubam Khajuria making 70 runs and Puneet the Guest of Honour who contributing 34. From Shastri Club, Anchal and Aman also blessed the special shared two wickets each. children. The dignitaries who In reply, Shatri bowled out for 75 runs. Arvind and addressed and graced the S.P.Verma, Colonel Ajay vote of thanks. Jatin Chander remained top scorers with 19 and 13 runs in by J & K Police Udhampur mtrs, 200 mtrs and relay medals tally winning 20 concluding function are Joint Looma Co -5 GP Sector also Chanjotra Programme their respective accounts. Shubam, who earlier batted district, under civic action race and Shamsher Singh in Gold medals, 4 Silver and Secretary J&K Sports dispatched wishes for special Manager, Dr M.L.Rana well, took two wickets. Hardeep and Gora bowled programme of J & K both long jump and 4 x 100 22 Bronze medals. School Council Shiv Kumar Sharma athletes. BMO Sohanjan and Clinical equally good spells sharing two wickets each. Later, police. mtrs relay race U-19 boys. Principal, Mr. Sanjeev District Sports Officer About 60 coaches from all Director Health promotion Shubam declared man of the match. In this Sports festival, The Events Closing Kumar, congratulated all D.C.Thakur, Sandip Beri districts also participated. SOB J&K conducted the various games such as Ceremony was conducted the winners and teachers Joint Secretary, Rotary Club, Athletics players Ms Shajia, proceedings of entire State Handball championship today Volleyball, Badminton, on 14th Feb 2017 at Sher-I- for bringing laurels to Arun Ninawat, Raj Bharti Ma Nilofar and Ms Benazir programme, Ms Kamaljeet Handball, Kho–Kho, Kashmir Police Academy school. He felt proud of Founder Viraj Bal Bhawan, were also present. Cultural Kour sports Incharge JAMMU, Feb 16 Cricket besides Athletic auditorium alongwith prize his school sports team and Dr Kusum Chanjotra, programmes also entertained conducted all events in the Organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Handball Events were conducted for distribution ceremony. The addressed the students to University of Jammu, Zonal the participants by renowned ground. Oath of SOB Association, the three-day IV State Championship shall be U-14, U-19 and open honorable Chief Guest of excel not only in academics Sports Officers namely TV and Radio artists as administrated with the held at MA Stadium, here from February 17 to February categories. APS Udhampur the Day, Dr SP Vaid, IPS, but in sports field too. Tarsem Singh, Om Paraksh, Mahesh Kotwal, Suraj commitment. 19. Sponsored by the J&K State Sports Council, the competition shall be held under the overall supervision of Association general secretary, Ashwani Kumar Raina, a handout issued by the Association, here today informed. Rangoli marks start of talent contest 'Udaan' at CUJ Real Madrid bounce back JAMMU, Feb 16 The art works of the In his address to the of the activities to be held during to beat Napoli 3-1 Rangoli competition marked the participating students were participants, Prof Aima laid three days. Assistant Dean beginning of three-day annual judged by the penal of emphasis that along with the Students Welfare, Dr. Pankaj Madrid, Feb 16 talent contest 'Udaan' at Central adjudicators but the results were studies for overall personality Mehta and Dr. Gaurav Sehgal as Real Madrid shrugged off conceding an early away goal University of Jammu (CUJ). The withheld by the organisers for building students should take also member secretary, Dr. to take a huge step towards a seventh straight Champions event is organised by the final declaration on the part in cultural and sports Govind Inakhaiya, Dr. Archana League quarter-final as goals from Karim Benzema, Toni Department of Students Welfare concluding day i.e. on February activities. He said that students Kumari and Dr. Vandana Sharma Kroos and Casemiro sealed a 3-1 win over Napoli on (DSW). 18. As many as 32 teams, should enjoy challenges and were among other distinguished Wednesday. Lorenzo Insigne’s stunning 40-yard strike The opening day of the three- representing different failure in life. "Such gathering present. had the travelling hordes in dream land after just eight day contest took place at Bagla departments of the CUJ, took experiences will give students The opening day events were minutes of the last 16 first leg. Campus of the CUJ. part in Rangoli contest. an overall exposure in coordinated by Dr Shweta However, Benzema soon headed home an equaliser Competition in as many as three Earlier, the talent contest personality building so young Yadav, Dr Nancy Mengi and Dr before Kroos and Casemiro fired home from outside the events of Rangoli, Collage and 'Udaan' inaugurated by Vice budding talent must not confine Shweta Kohli. box early in the second half to give the holders a Painting (on the spot) took place Chancellor of CUJ, Prof Ashok to the boundaries of the SCHEDULED: Light Vocal commanding lead ahead of the second leg on March 7. in different sessions under the Aima, who was accompanied by classroom only," he said. solo, Photography, Poetry, “We played a great game, above all at the start,” said guidance of technical teams hosts of other senior faculty Dean Students Welfare, Prof. Mime, Skit shall take place at Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane. constituted for the purpose. members and event incharge. Devanand presented a brief note TAB Auditorium tomorrow. India-Pak to face off FIFA to encourage co-hosting Vijender to face off China’s on yet another contest for 2026 World Cup With the senior teams of Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Zulpikar for second title India and Pakistan not The tournament, authorised Doha: FIFA President previously sanctioned co- 2000, Austria and seeing action against each by the Asian Cricket Gianni Infantino said on hosting was in 2002 when Switzerland in 2008 and New Delhi: Vijender Singh Tanzania’s Francis Cheka in holder of two titles as both other for extended periods Council, also sees Thursday that he intends to Japan and South Korea Poland and Ukraine in 2012. a day before fight with his title defence in the boxers’ belts would be of time, every other Afghanistan, the United encourage co-hosting for the staged a tournament that The next tournament in Cheka Vijender Singh so far December last year, is on the line. Vijender’s opportunity is being taken Arab Emirates, Hong Kong 2026 soccer World Cup that was 2020 has been designated as has eight wins under his belt undefeated in the circuit so previous two India bouts to try and make these two and Nepal in action. These could divide the tournament Pan-European and is due to with seven of them being far and is currently training have been held in Delhi. teams a feature for countries will play their up between as many as four be staged in 13 cities in 13 Knockout triumphs. tournaments of all hue. The national teams. countries. counties. Swedish FA chair (Source: File) recent-most platform to see The full ICC member teams “We will encourage co- Karl-Erik Nilsson quickly After a successful defence these two sides in action are allowed to add four hosting for the World backed co-hosting for the of his WBO Asia Pacific will be the Emerging Cup, national players each to Cup because we need World Cup. title, Indian boxing star to be played in Bangladesh their side, though it is FIFA to show that we “It’s a good idea, and Vijender Singh will be in from March 15 to 26. While unlikely that India would are reasonable and we Europe has of course contention for a second belt the tournament is essentially oblige by ending senior have to think about previously worked in this when he takes on China’s for under-23 players, the players. sustainability in the way on the European WBO Oriental Super format allows participation "Yes, India would be long-term,” Infantino Championships,” he said. Middleweight champion by four national players sending a team to the said. Brazil’s Maracana, which Zulpikar Maimaitiali on without any age limit. tournament. It's an ACC Concern has been raised staged the last World Cup April 1 in Mumbai. As always, the tournament tournament and so we about the financial burden final in 2014, has become Sources told the media that will see India and Pakistan would go there. This is not a placed on a single widely unusable in recent months, the double Asian Title Fight matching wits in Cox's bilateral India-Pakistan tournament host, and the heralded as a success. sitting with rusting gates card will also feature former Bazaar, says the Indian series, and so this is bad publicity generated by The idea has taken off at the and with a badly damaged Commonwealth Games Express. Apart from these different," a BCCI official stadiums built and then European Championship, playing area following a gold-medallist Akhil Kumar in Manchester under the Maimaitiali, who like two sides, the tournament was quoted as saying by the abandoned after use. with Belgium and the dispute over repair costs and and former Asian tutelage of his British Vijender, also made his also features hosts newspaper. The only time FIFA has Netherlands co-hosting in redevelopment. Championships bronze- trainer Lee Beard. professional debut in 2015, medallist Jitender Kumar. The April 1 clash against is eight fights old in the Their opponents, however, Maimaitiali will be his third arena, having won seven of are yet to be finalised. pro fight in the country and them. The Chinese No.1 has IPL player auctions likely to be hit by economic dip The 31-year-old Vijender, should he win the contest, five Knockout victories who overwhelmed Vijender would become the under his belt. Sweeping changes that recently impact the IPL. STARS NOT EVERYTHING Gate revenue is practically unrelated rocked the Indian economy have Just as 1000 rupee notes ceased to Earlier, owners green-lighted to star presence because fans are triggered tremors that also impact be legal tender, established stars splashy purchases in the belief that attracted by the IPL spectacle and the Indian Premier League (IPL). who commanded top rupee in the stars would excite sponsors, drive not excessively fussed about teams. BCCI 'RFP' for IPL opening And in this situation, it is likely big past could find their stock ticket sales and sell merchandise. Like T20 itself, player auctions are stars take a hit (pay cut) in cricket’s known to be batsmen-friendly with ceremony has strict guidelines version of demonetisation, as the the hammer favouring Indian talent. league goes through downsizing and Compared to Karun Nair (Rs. 4cr) New Delhi: The Board of Control for guarantee of 35 per cent of the budgeted cost-cutting.(Getty Images) and Manan Vohra (Rs. 3.5 cr), Cricket in India has incorporated strict costs within five working days from After scoring a quick 50 in the bowlers merit lesser amounts and it guidelines in their 19-page 'Request For counter-execution of staging agreement. second innings of the Hyderabad will be interesting to see the Proposals' (RFP) from interested companies 3) Each interested party's recent audited test against Bangladesh, Cheteshwar financial fate of released players that will stage 8 opening ceremonies during accounts should show an annual turnover of Pujara said the innings was who are on offer again. Will Ishant the first match of all the eight franchises Rs 30 crore important to change the perception Sharma (R3.5 cr), Karn Sharma (Rs. including the closing ceremony in 4) No person criminally convicted or being about his batting in the shorter 3.75cr), Nathu Singh (Rs. 3.2cr), Hyderabad. guilty of conflict of interest should not be format. Rishi Dhawan (Rs. 3cr), Varun After the Committee of Administrators associated with interested parties It is unlikely that Pujara’s T20 Aaron (Rs. 2cr), Irfan Pathan (Rs. (COA) took over, the stress has been on 5) Furnish details of any company or career will get rebooted at the 1cr), Parvez Rasool (Rs. 95 lakh) transparency and the first steps towards corporate entity related to interested party IPL?auctions in Bengaluru. Nine match their earlier numbers? attaining that is being taken after the issuing with its business ventures in Mauritius and years since its glitzy start, the This is difficult to call considering of RFP. British Virgin Islands. market-driven IPL bazaar is in auctions are more notoriously The board has made it clear that the contract 6) Interested parties will be called for correction mode. uncertain than the filmi box office. will only be given to companies with presentation at BCCI headquarters on March IMPACT OF ECONOMICS But one consolation for those who expertise in event management. 1. Not just Pujara,there could be don’t luck out is that the original Few guidelines loosely for interested parties 7) Interested parties invited will be given depressing news for other Indian drastically devalued. Gone are the But such hopes were consistently hammer price of Hardik Pandya, 1) The successful interested party has to bear 45-minute time for video demonstration of cricket stars. Sweeping changes that days of crazy bids when teams paid belied; only Virat Kohli and MS Yuzvendra Chahal and Jayant Yadav all costs of hosting 8 opening ceremonies (at their plans for the opening ceremony. recently rocked the Indian economy Rs. 16 crore for Yuvraj and Rs. 8.5 Dhoni have genuine economic was Rs 10 lakh, which is IPL’s 8 venues) and closing ceremonies. 8) The announcement will be made on have triggered tremors that also for Pawan Negi. ‘pull’. minimum wage! 2) Irrevocable and unconditional bank March 1. 11 the northlines BUSINESS Jammu | Friday | Feb. 17 | 2017

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Giving out India,” she said. company has successfully proud of our achievements amplified its lead over its throughout this year, this competitors in the domestic also strengthens the bond Buying support in IT, auto Air India inducts A320 neo plane market cumulatively in among our stakeholders. The FY17. Union Budget’17 this time It has registered a whopping is a pro-farmer one, focused and health lifts Indian equities New Delhi: Air India today Air India Group's fleet size the capacity in the domestic 5074-units sale over last on the overall development inducted the first Airbus now stands at 138 planes. market which is growing at year’s 4699-units in both of the agriculture industry, Mumbai: Due to healthy The barometer 30-scrip Operating Officer of 320 neo plane, touted as The national carrier has a rate of over 20 per cent domestic and international brightened our hopes of buying of stocks in IT, auto sensitive index (Sensex) of Tradebulls, the CNX Nifty fuel efficient, into its fleet plans to induct a total of 29 for nearly two years now. markets in the month of maintaining a steady and health sectors, Indian the BSE, which opened at traded with firm sentiments and plans to take 13 more A320 neos into its fleet by The maker of A320 neo, January. growth.” equities market traded on a 28,223.85 points, traded at due to short covering. such aircraft on lease this The commitment of the Placing India on the world flat-to-positive note in the 28,257.84 points (at 1.30 "IT, banking, pharma, auto, year. 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European countries, its Services Ltd said its board The Sensex has so far traded with mixed The plane has been leased The company has products range from 20HP would consider a share touched a high of 28,305.55 sentiments due to selling from Kuwait's ALAFCO. strengthened its domestic to 120HP, which are buyback plan at a meeting points and a low of pressure at higher levels," Soon after formally presence by growing more manufactured in India. next week. Indian equities 28,146.19 points during the Desai added. inducting the plane, which than 17% and has also Sonalika ITL has established surged during the mid- intra-day trade. The NSE Nifty fell by 67.60 was given the traditional grown by 21% by shipping one of the world’s largest afternoon trade session on The BSE market breadth was points or 0.77 per cent to water canon salute at the 10,084 tractors from integrated tractor Thursday as positive global in favour of the bulls with 8,724.70 points, and the BSE international airport here, April’16 to January’17. manufacturing plants cues and short covering 1,616 advances and 984 Sensex plunged by 183.75 Air India CMD Ashwani March 2019. European aviation major Delighted by the company’s equipped with world-class buoyed investors` declines. According to Dhruv points, or 0.65 per cent down Lohani said a total of 14 While Air India has already Airbus claims that these successful growth, Mr. technologies in Hoshiarpur, A320 Neos would be tied up with three lessors planes burn 15 per cent less Raman Mittal, Executive Punjab. sentiments. Desai, Director and Chief to 28,155.56 points. inducted into the fleet. ALAFCO, GECAPS and fuel than the existing The airline would also look CIT for 22 planes, the model. at using these planes for process to select a bidder As per original schedule, Lubrizol and Finolex join hands to process Gold turns firm international operations, he for the remaining seven Air India was to receive said. Air India is the third such planes is underway. three such planes in this despite strong US data Indian carrier after no-frills The induction of the new fiscal with two of them flow guard branded CPVC Pipes and Fittings airlines IndiGo and GoAir fuel-efficient aircraft into its being in January it but the Pune: The Lubrizol Corporation, inventors ofquality CPVC pipes andfittings made New York: Gold rose as the opportunity cost of holding to induct A320 neo aircraft. fleet is aimed at augmenting delivery was delayed. and the largest manufacturers of CPVC from time-tested CPVC compounds dollar came off its highs on non-yielding bullion, while compound worldwide and Finolex provided by Lubrizol. Wednesday, shrugging off boosting the dollar, in which Industries Limited, the leading PVC pipes Timmons continues, “Since we introduced earlier pressure from it is priced. Asian Paints to Cadila gains on resolution of its and fittings manufacturer in India, today FlowGuard to the Indian market,we stronger-than-forecast U.S. Spot gold was up 0.2 percent acquire Sri announce the signing of,FlowGuard® remainedcommitted through our support of inflation and retail sales that at $1,231.06 an ounce by Moraiya plant warning letter Processor agreement for the manufacturing processors who continue to benefit from added to expectations for 3:14 p.m. EST (2014 GMT). Lankan firm Cadila Healthcare, part of for 60 percent of US and sale ofFinolex FlowGuard®Plus pipes our more than 50 years of expertise in near-term U.S. interest rate The dollar index was flat as Zydus Cadila Group, on revenues and almost 60 out and fittings in India. manufacturing and compounding. causeway Thursday, said it did not of company's 200 pending “Lubrizol is dedicated to supplying the Lubrizol introduced the resilient CPVC receive any observations ANDA (Abbreviated New highest quality CPVC compounds to material into India nearly two decades ago. New Delhi: Asian from USFDA for its Drug Application) service the Indianhot &cold water Since then, India’s plumbers, engineers, PaintsBSE -1.17 % formulation facility at approvals. plumbing markets,” explains Matthew builders and consultants have been today said its Moraiya indicating Cadila saw sales of Rs 9838 Timmons, Managing Director, Lubrizol reassured by the only material of its kind to subsidiary Berger successful resolution of the crore in FY16, of which US Advanced Materials India Pvt. be designed and approved to meet all International will fully warning letter on the plant. generic sales constituted 42 Ltd.“Ourpartnership with Finolex Industries global standards. acquire Sri Lanka's The company said USFDA percent. Cadila took an highlights the need and importance Prakash Chhabria, Executive Chairman Causeway Paints in an inspected the plant from extensive remediation work all cash deal. February 6-15. at the plant and also "Berger International FDA undertook a reaudit, transferred s e important Govt paves way for SBI, associates Pvt Ltd, Singapore, after the company products from site to indirect subsidiary of completed its remediation another. rises. U.S. Federal Reserve investors took profits after it the company, has work and asked for a fresh "The process is that now the merger but challenges remain Chair Janet Yellen said on reached a one-month high entered into a share inspection. Cadila received a inspection is through and State Bank of Bikaner and will kickstart the merger the Cabinet approved the Tuesday that delaying early in the session against a warning letter from the US there are no observations. Jaipur (SBBJ) , State Bank process with respect to data merger in principle. purchase agreement increases could leave the basket of currencies, with the existing Food and Drug So, obviously the USFDA of Hyderabad (SBH), State integration, streamlining its The proposal then went to Fed`s policymaking retreating as Yellen offered shareholders of Administration (FDA) in will do the administrative Bank of Mysore (SBM) , IT (information technology) the respective bank boards committee behind the curve. no additional insight on the Causeway Paints Lanka December 2015 for violating work to release us from the State Bank of Patiala (SBP) platform, rationalize 20 before returning to the On Wednesday, Philadelphia timing of the central bank`s (Pvt) Ltd (CPLPL), Sri manufacturing standards at warning letter, subsequently and State Bank of percent of its branches, Cabinet for a final approval, Fed President Patrick Harker next rate hike. Lanka, for acquisition its Moraiya formulation we will get approvals," said Travancore (SBT) is likely integrate its five treasury which was announced by repeated his view that the The world`s largest of 100 per cent stake in facility in Sanand, Gujarat. Pankaj Patel, chairman and to be completed only in the operations into one and Finance Minister Arun central bank should continue physically-backed gold fund, CPLPL in an all cash The warning letter has managing director of Cadila next financial year. getting the employees on Jaitley on Wednesday to raise interest rates this SPDR Gold Shares, has seen deal," Asian Paints remained a major regulatory Healthcare in an interview After the government the SBI payscale among evening. The merger will year. Gold is highly sensitive inflows of 18 tonnes so far LtdBSE -1.17 % said in overhang on the company, to CNBC-TV18 "The notification on the effective other things. SBI had create a large bank with an to rising U.S. interest rates, this year, well below the a BSE filing. slowing down approvals in process could take couple of date of merger is cleared the proposal for the asset size of about Rs 32 as these increase the pace of increases a year ago. the US. Moraiya accounts months," Patel added. communicated with SBI, it merger last May. In June, lakh crore. 12 JAMMU || FRIDAY | FEB | 17 || 2017 www.thenorthlines.com The NORTHLINES Centre submits issues in SC, questions practice of triple talaq 30 dead, 100 injured in suicide

like gender equality, secu- gion." international treaties and attack on Sufi shrine in Pak larism and binding interna- The government then raised covenants to which nation is tional covenants. the question whether the a signatory. KARACHI, FEB 16 A bench headed by Chief right to practice and propa- Earlier, the Centre, in its Justice J S Khehar perused gate religion is subject to affidavit, had opposed these At least 30 people were the four questions framed by other equally important practices among Muslims killed and over 100 others the Centre and said they rights, that is right to equali- by referring to constitutional injured when a suspected were "constitutional" ones ty (Article 14) and right to principles like gender equal- suicide bomber blew him- which need to be dealt with life (Article 21) of the ity, secularism, international self up inside the crowded by a five-judge bench. Constitution. covenants, religious prac- shrine of revered Sufi Lal The first issue was whether It then referred to Article 13 tices and marital law preva- Shahbaz Qalandar in the practices of triple talaq, which provides that any law lent in various Islamic coun- Sehwan town in Pakistan’s 'nikah halala' and polygamy is void if it is not in con- tries. Sindh province, the fifth are protected under Article formity of the constitutional "It is submitted that the deadly terror attack in the NEW DELHI, FEB 16 ed the practice of triple talaq, 25(1) of the Constitution. scheme and framed the issue issue of validity of triple country within a week. 'nikah halala' and polygamy The Article says: "Subject to whether the Muslim person- talaq, nikah halala and The blast took place during shrine of the revered Sufi the non availability of ade- The Centre on Thursday among Muslims. public order, morality and al law amenable to this pro- polygamy needs to be con- Dhamal – a Sufi ritual - saint every Thursday to par- quate ambulances at the submitted in the Supreme The NDA government has, health and to the other pro- vision or not. sidered in the light of princi- when hundreds of devotees ticipate in a dhamaal and shrine the toll could rise. Court a list of issues for for the first time in India's visions of this Part, all per- The fourth issue, framed for ples of gender justice and were present inside the prayers. “Ambulances have been adjudication, including the constitutional history, sons are equally entitled to the consideration of the the over-riding principle of premises of the vast mau- Earlier, Sindh Health rushed from Hyderabad and question whether fundamen- opposed in the top court freedom of conscience and apex court, said these prac- non-discrimination, dignity soleum of the saint, police Minister Sikandar Mandhro other close by places like tal right to practice and prop- such prevalent practices the right freely to profess, tices are compatible with and equality," it had said. — said. said that “40-50 people” Nawabshah, Moro, Dadu,” agate one's religion protect- among Muslims on grounds practice and propagate reli- India's obligations under PTI Citing Taluka Hospital have been injured in the Wilayat said. Medical Superintendent blast. Sindh Chief Minister Murad MEA spokesperson Vikas Moinuddin Siddiqui, Dawn Initial report suggests that it Ali Shah ordered immediate 1984 riots: Chargesheet filed reported that at least 30 bod- was a suicide bombing on rescue operation and gov- Swarup is new envoy to Canada ies and more than 100 portion reserved for women ernment announced emer- in just 4 reopened cases injured were brought to the in the shrine, the Dawn gency in the hospitals of the South Africa and Japan. hospital. reported, quoting SSP nearby Jamshooro and cases. Swarup, a well-known author, An emergency has been Jamshoro Tariq Wilayat. Hyderabad districts. The SIT has been notified as penned the novel "Q & A", declared in the hospitals of “It seems to be a suicide Television channels reported a police station having juris- which was adapted in film as the area. The area is located bombing according to initial that dead bodies and injured diction over whole of Delhi. "Slumdog Millionaire", the far from any hospital, with information provided by were lying inside the shrine. Apart from the said 59 cases winner of Best Film for the the nearest medical complex Sehwan police to me and I Lal Shahbaz Qalandar was a year 2009 at the Academy located 40 to 50 kilometres am on way to Shewan,” Sufi philosopher-poet of in which further probes were NEW DELHI, FEB 16 carried out, 293 cases were Awards, Golden Globe from the site of the blast. Wilayat said. present-day Afghanistan and Awards and BAFTAAwards. Devotees gather at the Rescue officials said due to Pakistan. — PTI taken up for scrutiny and 199 Vikas Swarup, the official of them have been closed, spokesperson of the Ministry the MHA informed the court of External Affairs, was on India, China to discuss ‘friction points’ like NSG, Azhar in its status report. Of these, Thursday appointed as lndia's preliminary enquiries (PEs) High Commissioner to NEW DELHI, FEB 16 China ties, Swarup said the date each other's concerns NEW DELHI, FEB 16 for further probe have been were conducted in 35 cases Canada. dialogue will strive for a and interests," he said. closed while 17 were still and 28 PEs have been com- Swarup, an Indian Foreign India and China will hold holistic view of the relations Maintaining that the upcom- Two years after the under investigation. pleted while 7 PEs were Service (IFS) officer of the their first Strategic Dialogue between the two countries ing Strategic Dialogue, Narendra Modi government However, the report said: “It pending. 1986 batch, is presently on February 22 in Beijing and see to what extent they which was set up during the set up a Special is being ensured that investi- “A large number of represen- Additional Secretary. He is during which the two sides can accommodate each visit of Chinese Foreign Investigation Team (SIT) to gation is carried out in expe- tations relating to these cases expected to take up his new will discuss key issues of other's concerns and inter- Minister Wang Yi in August re-investigate serious anti- ditiously and thoroughly. No have been received from the assignment shortly, an official mutual "concern and inter- ests. last year, was a new mecha- Sikh riots cases of 1984 that stone is being left unturned Delhi Sikh Gurdwara statement said. est", including "friction "India and China share a nism, Swarup said it is a ning of Azhar by the UN, had been closed, the SIT has to ensure a thorough and Management Committee and Swarup will replace Arun points" such as Masood close development partner- more "comprehensive" apparently at the behest of filed chargesheet only in comprehensive investiga- other private persons/bodies Kumar Sahu who is currently Azhar and NSG. ship and there are number of forum. India-China ties have its "all-weather" friend four of the 59 cases taken up tion.” The report has been which are being examined working as acting Indian High Foreign Secretary S issues also between the two witnessed strain following Pakistan. for further probe. filed in response to the by the SIT and further neces- Commissioner to Canada. Jaishankar and Executive countries. While there are Beijing's rigid stand on Yesterday, the Chinese Almost 3,000 people were court’s direction from the sary action is being taken,” Swarup has been serving as the Vice-Chairman of China collaborative activities, issues crucial to India such Foreign Ministry also said it killed, most of them in top court which is hearing a read the status report. The spokesperson of the Ministry Zhang Yesui will co-chair there are also some friction as membership to the has lodged a protest with Delhi, in the anti-Sikh riots PIL filed last year on the SIT examined and recorded of External Affairs since April the meet to discuss "all points. "The idea is that Nuclear Suppliers Group India for hosting a that broke out following the issue. The MHA – which statements of more than 2015. Prior to that, he was issues of mutual interest in through the mechanism of and designation of JeM chief Taiwanese parliamentary assassination of then Prime extended the tenure of the 1,000 witnesses, including Joint Secretary in-charge of the bilateral, regional and inter- this strategic dialogue, the and Pathankot attack master- delegation and asked it to Minister Indira Gandhi on SIT up to August 11, 2017 one witness from New York United Nation's Division of the national domain", External foreign secretary from our mind Masood Azhar as glob- deal "prudently" with October 31, 1984. earlier this month -- has also through video conferencing Ministry of External Affairs. Affairs Ministry side and his Chinese coun- al terrorist by the UN. Taiwan-related matters. New In a status report filed in the written to the Delhi govern- with the assistance of Swarup has previously served Spokesperson Vikas Swarup terpart can take a holistic Not only China scuttled Delhi dismissed the protest Supreme Court, the Ministry ment and the Delhi High Consulate General of India, in Turkey, the United States, said today. view of India-China rela- India's membership bid at saying no "political mean- of Home Affairs (MHA) Court for designating a sin- New York and Ministry of Ethiopia, the United Kingdom, Acknowledging that there tions and see to what extent the meeting of NSG last ings" should be read into said 38 of the cases taken up gle court for anti-Sikh riots External Affairs, it said. are "friction points" in Sino- the two sides can accommo- year, it also opposed ban- such trips. — PTI 11 die after truck crushes Silk Road’ project in Lanka delayed as China toughens stance car in Ferozepur COLOMBO, FEB 16 After signing an agreement for the industrial zone have “China has said that when zone,” he said. setback for Sri Lanka sug- Tragedy strikes Tarn Taran family twice in 10 days last December, state-run run into stiff domestic oppo- they start the port, they want A source familiar with gests Beijing is digging in its China will delay a planned China Merchants Port sition, backed by trade the land also,” Sri Lankan China’s thinking said it may heels as it negotiates its FEROZEPUR, FEB 16 and Sumanpreet ( both $1.1 billion investment in a Holdings had been expected unions and former President Finance Minister Ravi wait until May, when Sri global “One Belt, One daughters of Satnam Singh) port on its modern-day “Silk to buy an 80 per cent stake in Mahinda Rajapaksa. Karunanayake said, Lankan Prime Minister Road” initiative to open up Eleven persons died on the besides Jatinder Singh ( Road” until Sri Lanka clears the southern port before an A legislator close to although he added that Ranil Wickremesinghe visits new land and sea routes for spot and four sustained Constable in Punjab Police) legal and political obstacles initial target date of January Rajapaksa is also challeng- China had not made it a pre- Beijing, to sign both deals. Chinese goods. injuries on Thursday after a who was attached with the to a related project, sources 7. ing the government’s plans condition. Chinese Foreign Ministry Speed bumps, mounting Tavera car was crushed family as security guard. familiar with the talks said, Beijing also has a separate in court. Yi Xianliang, Chinese spokesman Geng Shuang debts beneath a truck carrying Jagir’s younger son Surjit piling more pressure on the understanding with Now Beijing has linked the ambassador to Sri Lanka, said the Hambantota project President Maithripala coal. In a cruel twist of fate, Singh had been shot dead ten island nation. Colombo to develop a signing of the port deal with said the two deals were relat- was important for both coun- Sirisena is struggling to con- tragedy struck the family of days ago on February 6 Heavily indebted Sri Lanka 15,000-acre industrial zone an agreement to develop the ed. tries. tain popular opposition to Jagir Singh — a Dalit besides his third son Jaswant needs the money, but pay- in the same area, a deal that industrial zone, saying it “If we just have the port and “As far as we understand, at land acquisition for the huge belonging to Palasaur village Singh was seriously injured ment for China’s interests in Sri Lanka was hoping to would hold off on both until no industrial zone, what is present the project is still Chinese industrial zone, in Tarn Taran for the second when some SAD Leaders Hambantota port could be finalise later. Colombo resolved domestic the use of the port? So you progressing steadily,” he told including from Rajapaksa, time within a span of ten had opened indiscriminate held up by several weeks or But Colombo’s plans to sell issues, officials on both sides must have the port and you reporters in Beijing. who remains an influential days. firing at their house. After months, the sources added. the stake and acquire land of the talks said. must have the industrial The previously unreported opposition legislator. In the horrific accident being hit by a bullet in the which took place around forehead, Surjit had died on 3:30 pm on Zira-Makhu the spot while his brother highway near Behak Jaswant had sustained Pacharian about 44 Km from injuries. here, Jagir lost ten of his The assailants had even ran- immediate family members. sacked Jagir’s house before The deceased included his fleeing the spot. wife Mohinder Kaur (70), In today’s accident, the son Satnam Singh (43), deceased Surjit’s wife daughter-in-law Ranjit Kaur Rajwant who was nine (42), grandsons Sukhchain months pregnant besides his Singh (26) and Mandeep daughter Harmandeep also Singh (25), besides another died leaving behind daughter-in-law Rajwant Muskanpreet who had Kaur ( 30), granddaughter miraculous escape today as Harmandeep Kaur (5) and the only surviving member another grandson Akashdeep of Surjit’s family. Singh (15). Rajwant’s delivery was Jagir also lost his daughter expected at any time. Ranjir Kaur (wife of Jagtar As per information, the fam- Singh) and her son Raj Singh ily after performing “bhog” (22). of Surjit Singh on The driver of the ill-fated Wednesday had immersed car, Manjit Singh (42), who his ashes at river Beas today was also their close relative following which they had also died on the spot. gone to a “dargah” in Those injured include Mahianwali village in Lovedeep Singh (son of Makhu in two vehicles from Tarsem Singh), Muskanpreet where they were returning.