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C Y M K C Y M K J   MU FIA EEBR 9 06 | O.3 | N.38 |RG.N.:J/K181 1 Emi opesgalcm|epaper.glimpsesoffuture.com | E-mail : [email protected] REGD. NO. : JM/JK | 118/15 /17 NO. | 338 | VOL. DECEMBER 31 09 | 2016 AMMU FRIDAY | N its its checking, police said, they recov- a truck to stop for checking. During etd pro wt 5 g poppy kg 5 with person a rested straw in Narwal. Based on the in- the on Based Narwal. in straw ered 5 kg poppy straw from the pos- puts, police laid a naka at Narwal at naka a laid police puts, Chowk during which they signaled session of the driver. In this regard, a N that said Sources attacks. deadly two militant groups had carried out where Ramgarh and Nagrota ited cards or other digital modes, t action fee for payment to cen- decided to do away with trans- 2 ice tax for payments up to Rs payments. It also waived serv- u a and and insurance policies of PSU a police officials to ascertain the critically when he was allegedly at- gation, the sleuths of NIA today vis- Barnai, Gurah Brahmana and Muthi, Keran, Lower Barnai, Upper the shutdown, the power supply to C 3 w of recruitment the for Constables for five IRP battalions that intimated process been have n u p s to aspirants the asked has Jammu g b if less cost will companies A a deep wounds when he was allegedly Rajdhani (Dharian) suffered critical said that Fazal son of Sahab Din of edged weapon at Manjakote. Police sharp with relative own by tacked attacked by his son Sarfaraz, and apply onlineupto Dec13 PHQ asksaspirants to Recruitment ofConstables: poppy straw inNarwal One held with5kg family inManjakote Man stabbedbyown Nagrota, Ramgarh NIA officialsvisit shutdown Power "--5&$ 4"''&0/24&2 "--5&$ 4"''&0/24&2 "--5&$ 4"''&0/24&2  &$  &$  ral government departments Petrol, rly tickets to costless ifpurchased viadigital mode bi ter plctos o the for applications their ubmit ,000 made through cards and (LTNetwork) Feeder under nd interacted with the military and discount of 0.75 per cent will cent per 0.75 of discount overnment said today while nnouncing a slew of meas- of slew a nnouncing nd PSUs. Finance Minister Finance PSUs. nd ost of Constable in IRP Battalions ought through debit/credit through ought &7&,)*&$  pto December 13, 2016. In a commu- e t icniie cashless incentivise to res iqué issued today the candidates the today issued iqué luster-II luster-II is being observed. During run Jaitley announced that orks, the shutdown of MU-4 and M- A fiil vstd h Nagrota the visited officials IA D  ATION NEWS PAGE 7 PAGE NEWS ATION Police Police today claimed to have ar- wounded today was person A investi- over taking after Soon R-APDRP the out carry To (PHQ) Headquarters Police P       to, ala tickets railway etrol,  AILY   &&&$25*4-&.4/.0"(&   &&/7&2/.0"(& &&"./.0"(& &&.&/.0"(& && /.0"(&                   policy policy or paying premium on- w ol tasae no dis- a into translate would l t ei- through diesel and petrol b ie i PU websites. p PSUs A via line life insurance for buying new o a R p R petrol that is currently sold at c ets and mobile wallets. This her credit/debit cards, e-wal- ount of 49 paise per litre of litre per paise 49 of ount nd 8 per cent discount will be ffered in case of general and romote digital transactions, aise aise on every litre bought at ofrd n ucae of purchase on offered e s 54.57. Similarly, 10 per cent s 66.10 in . nucn 1 dcsos to decisions 11 nnouncing ud en svn o 41 of saving a mean ould iial o dee, it diesel, on Similarly sales annually, he said. Giving fur- counts for Rs 80 crores of walnut Ramban, Bali said. The district ac- duction of walnut comes from among all these districts, top pro- hilly regions of district Reasi, but Rajouri, Poonch including the parts of district Doda, Kishtwar, walnut is also produced in some Ramban, Lokesh Bali told PTI. The Chief Horticulture Officer, duce superior qualities of walnut", that district Ramban can also pro- same time it is very right to say for producing the walnut but at the Kashmir province is well known quality of the nuts. "No doubt, gion, known for producing best walnuts besides the Kashmir re- new belt for superior quality of Jammu region is coming up as a "-#".&$  9 .*, )"44 plicants preferring to pay bribe to get their job quired for different purposes which leads to ap- move from pillar to post for obtaining NOCs re- system, the CVC observed that applicants have to the officers to establish single window clearing providing all services on-line. Enjoining upon with the ultimate objective of eliminating it by w C terface generates chances of corruption" said the Constitution, he added. "Frequent human in- economic justice to its citizens provided by the Government Government orders and violates the guarantee of i t from this, the Deputy Commissioner has asked Apart crore. 5 Rs below costing works mental olation, has asked the officers to split the develop- CVC said that the officer, despite knowing the vi- the Kargil, Commissioner Deputy by resorted edd y h Vglne omsin and Commission Vigilance V the by mended the Regular Departmental Actions (RDAs) recom- t C a F t C complaints complaints pending with the department besides progress of the enquiry into corruption related n odr ad udlns ise b the by t issued guidelines, Commission and the and Government, from time to orders ing ment to take action against those officers violat- h g f ur Ti ws ttd y h Cif Vigilance Chief the by stated was This quer. state-exche- to loss financial inflicting thereby persons eyed blue benefit and corruption ing p "--5&$ 4 corruptioncomplaints, Ramban Ramban coming up as walnut producing district of Jammu region 11 RDAs pendingwithFD ices, which was convened to take stock of the of stock take to convened was which ices, ionally ionally such violations tantamount to encourag- ng procedure, which is a flagrant violation of violation flagrant a is which procedure, ng he officers of the district to shelve the E-tender- ime, for eliminating the chances of corruption he Commission, held here with the officers of officers the with here held Commission, he uidelines, the Chief Vigilance Commissioner Vigilance Chief the uidelines, d anann fnnil icpie The discipline. financial maintaining nd lementing their own orders, instructions and instructions orders, own their lementing  '/24/5()"$4*/."("*.34/''*$&23 as asked the supervisory officers of the depart- inance Department,(FD) and its subordinate of- ommissioner (CVC) while chairing a meeting of VC and directed the officers to devise methods ommission observed that overlooking inten- overlooking that observed ommission igilance Organization. herein human interface is minimized to begin The Ramban district in R C eferring to one of the grave violations being astigating Finance Department for not im- 6*/,"4*.(/2%&23(5*%&,*.&3 && /22504*/./.0"(& c l money, black check to notes monetised Rs 500 and Rs 1000 month after government de- government after PSU month a follows move are The units". or government i c t f or RFID for paying for mode b s per cent. The minister further w commodation, retiring room p to mode digital using Those borne by each of the organisa- c h a w b count from January 1. Online m ets purchased through digital s ast-tags for highway toll. aig o svr cash severe a to eading ion because most of these dis- es which are run by central by run are which es onal onal suburban railway tick- aid 10 per cent discount will runch in the system. Against ounts are offered by the bod- ounts, Jaitley said, "will be "will said, Jaitley ounts, cdna isrne cover. insurance ccidental e available on use of digital ac- catering, railway for ay oig f ala tickets railway of ooking e said that monthly and sea- ill be entitled to discount of 5 ill get up to Rs 10 lakh of free ode will get 0.5 per cent dis- h cs o tee dis- these of cost The           belt of the district and has walnut processing unit in Banihal resigned from the job and set up a Khan, who was serving in a bank, ficial said. Mohammad Ashraf from the walnut cultivation, the of- ers are earning a good livelihood Sangaldan. In these areas the farm- Panchal, Trigam, Neel and Pogal Paristan, Senabati, Hochak, Major walnut growing areas are growing wide varieties of walnut. that there is a big potential for economy. This clearly vindicates district, which got boost to rural shot on walnut production in the the department a film has been said that to showcase the success of was made in 2015-16", he said. Bali 7247.17 metric tons of production walnut orchards and around land is being used for developing walnut. "Around 5,193.70 hectare of jor crop grown in this district is ther details, Bali said that the ma- g get abreakbetween We tooshould SPORTS NEWS PAGE NEWS SPORTS 9 ames, saysKohli t r cur- transaction the of cent per 70 as implication enue rev- a be will there said, he low Rs 2,000 from service tax, empting card transactions be- h t i fore in the long run we are us- b economy, it is also be to borne l Excessive cash can also lead a cost w are there visible, are ht ot f rnatn in c transacting of cost that c digital transaction. There is a a e a less dependent on cash trans- t ensure to payments of mode g t ot ot of malpractices and there- ng this also as an opportunity o move towards digitisation," hreshold. The feedback from a te cnm becomes economy the hat i bcdo, t s lo ag- also is it backdrop, his hn se b reporters by asked "Why when dispute. should I apologize, he replied pending a stlmn o te long- the of settlement nal the state are united for the fi- ments and said the people of com- controversial the for unapologetic remained day c ac- said official police ior bank. Giving details, a sen- some gun shots outside the i l b a five around reports per As Pulwama in south Kashmir. of village Arihal at Bank b edr aoq bulh to- Abdullah Farooq leader f backing Hurriyat remarks Conference, an un- his for on Hurriyat remarks Hurriyat on Farooq remains unapologetic M Pulwama from J&Kbankin loot Rs13.38lakh "--5&$  5,7"-"&$ nl ae f es hn that than less of are ently ost of transacting in cash and xcessive amount of cash and ash has to be borne by the by borne be to has ash very very limited amount of amount limited very very ressively promoting digital promoting ressively ctions. "As of November 8, November of "As ctions. y the political system. si. n oenet ex- government On said. e akh. The gunmen after loot- zd ainl Conference National azed ih r invisible. are hich g h mny lo fired also money the ng ording to the bank md e etrd the entered men rmed arged arged into a branch of J&K n ad otd s 13.38 Rs looted and ank " asked gunmen hs ae ot which costs are These ept big slammed being Despite A &&"3+&%/.0"(& md e thursday men rmed employed around 150 people in- said. The walnut processing has of the farmers in Ramba", Bali launched three brands of walnuts. Khari, Banihal. Besides this I also Sangaldan, Pogal Paristan, Neel, chase walnuts of crores from Gool, September and October. "I pur- takes place in the months of ers blossom. The ripening of crop when new leaves sprout and flow- fresh shoots during April and May Walnut trees normally give rise to chardist of Maligam, Ramban. said Bashir Ahmed Naik an or- help of locally prepared manure," plants which are grown with the Paristan walnut is sold from the Chennai, . "From Pogal markets in Jammu, Delhi, year from local farmers for the worth of crores is purchased every owner of the unit said that walnut cluding boys and girls, he said. The "He has changed the economy maximum discount of Rs 10. w y worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore a l e u f o till March-end. The discount m pay- toll highway for used p c of world the in decide to has d is PSUs which have taken this p c m n sn csls mds to modes cashless using on c sell costlier petrol and face the m t into a less cash econo- cash less a into India " "quite rapid," he said, adding am, ahi and Kashmir Ladakh. "How will you Jammu, sides all the stakeholders in hold talks with be- government of India needs to for an amicable solution, the pute, he added. Abdullah said a and we are united as we want border the on of sides the both dying is of that citizen Kashmir the is It die? to o the "Don’t you want a settlement (IB). and Border International (LoC) control you want the innocent people t h m t ratist Hurriyat Conference. party cadres to support sepa- his asking remarks the ing both the sides of the Line of Line the of sides the both a rey n ah spending cash, in argely o nw er n in year new rom he industry is that the move- hs il etil make certainly will this ounts will be provided by the onsequences of the market." ompetition. ompetition. They are free to s n uubn railways, suburban on ts he border all the time? Do time? the all border he he state want a final settle- final a want state he Madhav, Omarsparover UNMOGofficeinSrinagar n suburban train will begin rivate sector, Jaitley said, "it ear. As more and more pas- cso, h piae sector private the ecision, ay for RFID card/Fast-tags RFID for ay MOG office here. "UN office at q M s p his as relocated office MOG n te J General BJP UMN- the have the to Secretary ing t n w (UNMOG) office in Group Srinagar, UN Observers of Military presence the over s O a 2*."("2&$  se seasonal or monthly tick- s it is they who are dying on final settlement of the dis- the of settlement final r do you want bombing on bombing want you do r ere whether he regrets mak- here commuters will get a get will commuters here ent to the digital economy is ents will be available only available be will ents . O wehr h dis- the whether On y." he separatists in the Valley. ent to the Kashmir dispute ae n a te Centre. the at and tate parred on the social media social the on parred d omr he Minister Chief former nd arty was in power both in the uestion the presence of UN- csay rvcto" for provocation" ecessary a Adla today Abdullah mar ith Madhav calling it an "un- adav took to twitter today to N T Abdullah said people of people said Abdullah O B he 10 per cent discount cent per 10 he &&"2//1/.0"(& early 80 lakh passengers JP leader Ram Madhav mar responded by ask- by responded mar walnut is found in Ramban whose Kishtwar but the best quality of collected the crop from Doda and contractor. Another fruit contrac- said Farooq Ahmed Wani, a fruit kernel is good in size and taste," it the orchards and spread aware- partment authorities regularly vis- kernel is of higher quality. "The de- sold in the Jammu market whose Alanbas, Maligam and Pogal and he had purchased walnut from tor namely Abdul Subhan told that the hilly districts in the state, en- plants", Bali said. Ramban is one of ways of growing the walnut ness about the methods and local district, 10461.94 hectares has been trees. Out of the total land in the conditions for fostering plants and dowed with appropriate climatic ric tons of production was trees. In the year 2015-16, 19742 met- utilized for growing fruit and nut &&"-#"./.0"(& experiences coldest b b A f than Rs 100 as monthly rental n v s crore annually. Also, public Also, annually. crore p d w t per cent of the daily sales to be s c c that in last one month the per- t a customers crore 4.5 nearly diesel is bought every day by et a duld o 0 per 40 to doubled has ment 1 J c 1,000 Rs by reduced get may means the cash requirement s r o terminals/Micro PoS or hrough cards, he said, adding ruh ad o e- or cards hrough co bns ae en ad- been have banks ector aid, is targeting at least 70 least at targeting is aid, nes il hf t digital to shift will engers ,800 crore worth of petrol and entage of digital mode of pay- rore per year in near future, n. h gvrmn, he government, The ent. S W es. "Pak has it in Rawalpindi. sepa- (for) ratists 2 (to) organize march- 4 provocation S B d ut 0 e cn o i is it of cent per 20 just nd aitley said. As much as Rs as much As said. aitley oard the digital payment ig ml mrhns on merchants small ring ised that merchants should uce cash exchange at petrol ms y ery s lakh 2 Rs nearly by umps ot be required to pay more pay to required be ot owing to continuous dry point freezing the below er est night temperature in the M Celsius, a spokesman of the xet h sirsr of ski-resort Gulmarg, continued to hov- the except division, temperature Kashmir across minimum c degrees previous 2.6 minus from night's degree a grees Celsius, down by over a minimum of minus 3.7 de- t some t was respite from the cold condi- there while Valley, the in places most K c s h mruy ipd at dipped mercury the as c 2*."("2&$  M/oie O s a to as so POS TMs/mobile allets/mobile wallets to re- he he state. Srinagar recorded iaa i a unnecessary an is rinagar iaa, Mda, h is who Madhav, rinagar," os n aah ein of region Ladakh in ions Ps onsa i Jammu in pointsman JP's ity so far this season. The season. this far so ity ptl f am and Jammu of apital oldest night of the season the of night oldest y o e ae t in it have we do hy smr wtesd the witnessed ashmir, night ofseason ET Department said here. H rngr te summer the Srinagar, &&2*."("2/.0"(& &&&42/,/.0"(& e said this was the low- Srinagar Z distribution byDec25: Complete rationcard ulfkar Alitoofficers r c ing people to march to the lo- ask- groups separatist by en ently referring to the call giv- a site asmobstarget forces Youth killed nearencounter d S o f c g of stone-pelters who were tar- n place when security person- niIda ciiis India activities. anti-India other supporting and India T the b when only confirmed t odr errs against terrorism border ued policy of directing cross caused by Pakistan's contin- m the gunbattle to flush out the f pected to have been killed in c B c wih a suh to sought had Judicial which Act National Commission Appointments the date of the Constitution have w cutis a been has countries two the relationship between the in Rajya question Sabha, said tension in a to replying Singh, K V Affairs External w Anantnag district. Security district. Anantnag m h a Supreme Court struck the down after year a over little a comes report The system. various collegium the to birth gave of Supreme Court out orders which arisen man- original the in tions" and "distor- the Law said Personnel on Committee date of the Constitution. The Parliamentary committee to- c en- an of site the near let" t aitn asd by o caused I with ties Pakistan in strain the to said it has no intention to add October, Government today C i i alaetr Standing Parliamentary man- original the in tions" "distor- the reverse to steps ernment to take appropriate executive, and asked the gov- a is essentially the function of of judges appointment to the higher judiciary said day appointments, the and Supreme Court over judicial government the  &7&,)*&$  &7&,)*&$  eplied, "Jenab, not to put too al UN office on December 10. nd Kashmir, tweeted appar- function of executive:of Parfunction panel judges of Appointment to strain in ties with No intention to add to intention No rom the operation to flush to operation the rom orces have been engaged in n expelling a Pakistan High slamabad's continued policy nterest of national security he encounter but it can be can it but encounter he oday killed by a "stray bul- "stray a by killed oday ounter site to distract them ial said. One of them is sus- utr ewe militants between ounter eting eting the forces near the en- 2*."("2&$  ut the hiding militants. f cross-border terrorism. d euiy ocs which forces security nd istrict, was hit by a stray odies odies are retrieved, he said. na ae o Anantnag of area angam as been going on since early el were dealing with a mob e iiin auly took casualty civilian he miso ofca in official ommission ijbehara area, a police offi- ho are hiding in a house in ilitants, ilitants, believed to be two, rig n Kashmir's in orning T a eple Pakistan expelled had A A 24-year-old youth was youth 24-year-old A Amid Amid the tussle between iitr f tt for State of Minister Asserting that it acted in ti, h N leader NC the this, o /4   !/54) rif Shah, a resident of resident a Shah, rif Pakistan: Govt Pakistan: 777(,*-03&3/''5452&$/- S TATE NEWS PAGE 12 PAGE NEWS TATE f H t d 'our' in but "Touche' Centre. BJP were alliance partners and at the NC when thing a i i s w Madhav then quipped "We didn't do it Vajpayee, Atal Bihari Minister Prime then N C H i that case as you are in power correct what we failed to do in please but it on point a fine Islamabad had recalled expulsion, six Mehmood's ter tivities," Singh said. Days af- porting other anti-India ac- anti-India other porting rorism against India and sup- of directing cross border ter- with the latter's continued policy relationship Pakistan, which is caused by the the Constitutional through gone having "After t in- the in acted government the Pakistan, to return his sona non grata and per- asking for Akhtar Mehmood ing f t I Case was delivered in 1993. in delivered was Case Judges Second the in ment judge- the since use in been a ato b Islamabad, by w action tat eim ytm wih has which system, legium col- the created then court The judges. of appointment would have a major say in the to mean that no other branch of spying, triggering a tit for Mehmood Akhtar on charges H saue n te executive, the and islature of the state, including the leg- ple of judicial independence Court has evolved the princi- on three cases, the Supreme Bench of less than 7 judges. hud o b had y a by heard be not should terpretation of Constitution in- involving cases mended recom- also Constitutional It amendment. a of lidity judges appointing judges. scrap the collegium system of hear cases involving the va- of the Supreme Court should five, a minimum of 11 judges rom Srinagar," he said. n a position of authority call- hat no one had called for such g o UMGP removal UNMOGIP for ng Cnr ad n h state." the in and Centre n m 1 yas g either." ago years 15 ome icial posted there. "In declar- efence, efence, I don't recall anyone erest of national security. ention to add to the strain in ndian High Commission of- onference being part of the owever, Omar told Madhav nig t National at inting DA government led by the by led government DA e 'E wr i power in were 'WE' hen g Cmiso staffer Commission igh ih lo xeld an expelled also hich areas ofKashmir s M vent miscreants have been taken to pre- move but it is believed to c i f t a A in underway is eration c ie fiil ad A said. official lice t d A p services have been sus- day. "The mobile phone K i i  && 00/*.4-&.4/.0"(& &&/.4&.4*/./.0"(& orces since this morn- this since orces ces ces were today snapped ng. 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C Y M K C Y M K Glimpses of Future 2 JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 9, 2016 OBITUARIES BHOG/ANTIM ARDAS CHOUBARSI FIFTH DAY 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we re - Four years has passed since you left With profound grief & sorrow, we in - With profound grief and sorrow, we gret to inform the sad demise of our us for heavenly abode but your pres - form the sad demise of our beloved inform the sad and untimely demise beloved S. Mohan Singh (S/o Amar ence will always remain in our Satish Soi C/o Snow Wax Dry Clean of our beloved Smt. Shobawati Singh) R/o Shiva Enclave, behind Kachi Chowni Jammu. Fifth Day will Heritage School, Sainik Colony, Jammu hearts. We pray to God for the peace Raina (Razdan) W/o Lt. Shri Jia Lal be performed on 9-12-2016 (Friday) Raina (Razdan) of Khanda who left for his heavenly abode on to your noble soul. CHOUBARSI of S. mohan Singh Sh. Hans Raj at Mandir Near Govt Qtrs Satish Soi Wanpora (Pulwama) at present Smt. Shobawati Friday, 2nd December 2016. 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She left heavenly abode on Sharma Smt. Kiran Gupta & Sh. Satish Kumar Gupta Tenth Day will be held on 9th Dec Daughter-in-laws & Sons 5-12-2016. TENTH DAY KRIYA will be performed at Muthi Smt. Sandhya Gupta & Sh. Pawan Kumar Gupta Friday 2016 at 11.00 AM at our Smt. Neelam & Sh. Rakesh Kumar Smt. Usha & Sh. Bunty (JK Bank) Ghat near Dir. School Education Jammu on 14-12-16 at Smt. Anju Gupta & Sh. Naresh Kumar Gupta Residence. Kriya will be performed on 10th Dec Saturday 9.30 A.M. Daughters & Sons-in-Law at our Residence. Uthala will be held on 10th Dec Smt. Chanda & Sh. Sanjay Mehra (LIC) Smt. Preet & Sh. Ajay Kumar GRIEF STRICKEN Smt. Shoba Gupta & Sh. Sudarshan Chowdhary Saturday at 4 PM at Panch Mandir Channi Himmat Sh. Ashwani Kumar (Inspire Tutorials) Smt. & Sh. Vijay Kumar Koul-Daughter-in-law & Son Smt. Kanchan Gupta & Sh. Narinder Baria Housing Colony Sec-2. Mob.: 9797358620, 9469052228 Ph. No. 9419791118, 7869965888, 9797341999 Smt. & Sh. Omkar Nath Koul-Devrani & Dever GRIEF STRICKEN Smt. & Sh. Srikant Koul -do- Mother Smt. & Sh. Moti Lal Koul-Daughter & Son-in-law Smt Padma Sharma W/o Lt. Sh Bal Krishan Sharma Smt. & Sh. Roshan Lal Koul -do- 10TH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA Smt Sonia Sharma -Wife 10TH DAY KRIYA Smt. & Sh. Roshan Lal Bhat -do- With profound grief and sorrow we in - Brother & Bhabhi With heavy heart, we regret to in - GRAND CHILDREN form the sad demise of our beloved Shri Shreshtha Sharma (LIC) & Sunil Sharma (Estates Deptt.) form the sad demise of our re - Rohit, Simran, Dimpy, Romi, Binu, Sonu Mulkh Raj Dubey S/o Pt. Hari Chand IK Sharma -Uncle spected Sh Peary Lal Nazir origi - Dr. Vinod Koul, Smt. Babita Ji Dubey R/o 97, Mohalla Afgana Jammu D K Khajuria (Advocate) & Urmila Sharma -Uncle & Aunt nally resident of Zainakadal/ Sant on Wednesday the 30th Nov, 2016. The Sunil Koul, Smt. Archina Koul Sisters & Brothers-in-law Nagar Sgr. Presently at D2-405, Samast Koul & Bhat Pariwar 10th Day will be performed on Friday the Smt Suman Sharma & Sh Romesh Sharma Sh peary lal 9th of December, 2016 at our residence Shri mulkh Raj L&T South City Bannerghatta Cell: 9419302009-9070430941 Smt Jyoti Sharma & Sh Darshan Sharma Nazir at 12.00 Noon. Kriya will be performed Dubey road, Bangalore- 76 on 4th Dec- Mahima Sharma -Daughter on Saturday, the 10th of December, 2016. 10th Day shall be performed 2016 at 12.00 Noon. Uthala / Rasam Pagri will be held at Shri Pratham Sharma -Son Nek Chand Memorial Jain Hall, Rani Park, Jammu on Saturday Smt Shanti W/o Lt. Sh Bodh Raj Magotra -Mother-in-law on 13th Dec. 2016 at Banglore (10-12-2016) between 3 to 4 P.M. Brother-in-laws & Sister-in-laws (Karnatka). 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief & sorrow, we in - GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Chanchal & Sh BD Khajuria GRIEF STRICKEN form the sad and untimely demise of Son & Daughter-in-law Smt Kanchan & Sh Rakesh Sharma Rattani Nazir -Wife (8197799590) Kamal Rattan & Sunita Sharma our beloved Sh Behari Mohan Smt Kusum Magotra W/o Late Sh Surinder Daughter-in-law & Son Daughter & Son-in-law Tickoo S/o Sh Brij Mohan Tickoo, Mohan Magotra Sarita Kachroo & Upendar Nazir (8792836190) Smt. Anita & Shri Ashok Sharma original resident of Sathoo Bar-Bar Smt. Geeta Devi & Shri Hem Raj Dubey -Bhabhi Smt Rekha & Sh Sunil Magotra Daughter & Son-in-law Shah, Srinagar and presently resid - Sh behari mohan & Elder Brother Subita Nazir & Rakesh Kasba (9686888100) ing at 126-D Pocket-B Dilshad Tickoo Younger Brother Moti Lal Nazir -Brother (0191-2591853 Muthi, Jammu) L.D. Shastri Director S.R.S.R.I.R.N. Temple Complex Jammu Garden Delhi-95 left for heavenly Grand Children : Tavishee, Ayush, Konica & Ujjawal Rattani Kasba & Rattan Lal Nazir -Bhabi & Brother abode on 4th Dec. 2016 (Sunday) at 10TH DAY KRIYA 9419025925 -Jammu. 11.30 pm. The 10th Day Kriya will be With profound grief and sorrow, we Mahraj Krishan Nazir -Brother ( Roorkee U.K) performed on 13th Dec-2016 inform the sad and untimely demise Sisters & Brothers-in-law (Tuesday) at Murad Nagar Ghat 10TH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA of our beloved son Mr Rahul Tikoo Roopa Kaul & M.K Kaul (Delhi) Distt. Ghaziabad at 10 am. With profound grief and sorrow, we re - S/o Sh. Ravinder Tikoo & Smt. Sarla Nirmala Nazir & Chuni Lal Raina (Banglore) GRIEF STRICKEN gret to inform the sad demise of our Tikoo R/o Khardori 2nd bridge Grand Children: Erika, Yogni, Medha & Parath Samast Tickoo Parivar, Thusoo Family, beloved Smt. Lalita Sharma W/o Late mr Rahul Tikoo Habba Kadal Srinagar presently at Kaul Family, Bazaz Family Sh. Bhagwan Dass Sharma R/o H. No. Boni’s, Moza’s, Kachroo’s, Kasba’s & Kotru’s 348-B, Lane-4, Sec- 1, Durga Contact Nos: 09560084673, 01122129604 F/57, Lane No. 2, Nagar, Jammu Nagar, Near Krishna Palace, on 30-11-2016. 10TH DAY will be per - formed at our residence at Shakti Nagar Smt. lalita Jammu on 30-11-2016. TENTH DAY KRIYA will be per - on 9-12-16 at 11 A.M. KRIYA will be per - Sharma formed on Friday 09-12-2016 at 9.00 A.M. at Muthi Ghat ANTIM ARDAS (Near Director School Education), Jammu. formed at our residence at Shakti Nagar WITH PROFOUND GRIEF AND 10TH DAY KRIYA on 10-12-16 at 11.30 A.M. UTHALA/RASAM PAGRI will be per - GRIEF STRICKEN DEEP SORROW, WE REGRET TO With profound grief, we inform about formed at Samriti Bhawan Near Geeta Mandir Bakshi Nagar, Smt.. Pooja Tikoo-Wife INFORM THE SAD DEMISE OF the sad demise of our beloved Jammu on 10-12-16 at 5 P.M. Smt. & Sh. H.N. Tikoo-Dada & Dadi Ji OUR BELOVED S. BALBIR SINGH Karamyogi Sh Shyam Lal Mattoo GRIEF STRICKEN Smt. Kiran & Rajinder Tikoo-Aunty & Uncle Sons & Daughter-in-laws SODHI S/O LATE S. LATE. MAYA S/o Lt. Sh Maheswar nath mattoo Smt. Phoola & Lt. Vijay Kaul-Bua & Phofa Jee Sh. Krishan Sharma & Smt. Anuradha Sharma SINGH R/O DARDAPURA ( BARA - S. bAlbIR SINGH originally resident of Nagbal Divgam Smt. Usha & Sh. Raj Kumar Razdan-Bua & Phofa Jee Sh. Kamal Sharma & Smt. Kusum Sharma MULLA) AT PRESENT H.NO - 52, SODHI Shopian presently residing at H.No. Sh Shyam lal Rohit, Raj Kiran, Bhumika, Priyanka, Neena, Neha, Sh. Rakesh Sharma & Smt. Bhawna Sharma LANE NO -1, MOHALLA GURU AN - 25/A Lane No.4 Butta Nagar, mattoo Sh. Arvind Sharma & Smt. Anu Sharma Ashish, Ricky, Ruchi, Rahul GAD DEV JI, PREET NAGAR, JAMMU WHO LEFT FOR Jammu. The Tenth Day will be per - Daughters & Sons-in-laws Mob: 9796221716, 9906073725, 9796479600 Smt. Usha Sharma & Sh. Bhishan Dass Sharma HEAVENLY ABODE ON 04-12-2016. ARAMB SRI AK - formed at Akhnoor Ghat on 12-12-2016 (Monday) And Smt. Raj Sharma & Late Sh. Rajesh Sharma HAND PATH SAHIB AT OUR RESIDENCE H.NO - 52, Assembly at their residence at 11.00 am. Grand Children: Varun, Divya, Arjun, Jannat, Aarya, Pooja, LANE NO -1, MOHALLA GURU ANGAD DEV JI, PREET GRIEF STRICKEN Shivani, Kunal, Hridhay, Harsh, Rishav, Rakshan NAGAR, JAMMU ON SUNDAY - 11-12-2016 AT 9:30 AM. Smt Phoola Mattoo -Wife MOB : 94191-38153, 94191-10782, 94191-12947, 94690- UTHALA BHOG SRI AKHAND PATH SAHIB AND KIRTAN, AR - Daughters & Sons-in-law 04264 With profound grief and sorrow we in - DASS AT OUR RESIDENCE ON TUESDAY 13-12- 2016 Smt Veena and Sh Kamal Jee Koul (SPORTS WALE) form the sad and untimely demise of our AT 9:30 AM KIRTAN AND ANTIM ARDAS AT GURUD - Smt Anita and Sh Ravinder Bhan beloved Smt. Ratno Devi W/o Sh. Madan Lal R/o H.No. 245-A Adarsh WARA SRI GURU SINGH SABHA GURU NANAK NA - Smt Jyoti and Sh Sanjay Kanth Colony, Udhampur. Uthala will be per - GAR JAMMU 10:30 PM TO 12:00 NOON FOLLOWED Smt Sangeeta and Sh Vijay Dhar 10TH DAY/KRIYA/UTHALA formed at 12-12-2016 (Monday) at 4.00 BY GURU KA LANGAR. Grand Childrens: Deepak, Shine, Sherin, Oshine, Smt. Ratno Devi With profound grief & sorrow, we in - p.m. at our residence. GREIEF STRICKEN Vanshu, Suhas, Ojass GRIEF STRICKEN form the sad demise of our beloved S. JANAK SINGH SODHI - BROTHER Ph: 9419392668, 94191-31359, 94191-39551, Madan Lal- Husband PRESIDENT DGPC - BARAMULLA - SHEROMANI 9070054582 Sh Harbans Lal Chopra S/o Lt Sh Ved Parkash Pummy- Dewar Nand Lal Chopra R/o House No. 65, Chaman Lal & Vishno Devi- Dewar & Dewrani AKALIDAL (KASHMIR) Sector 1, Extension, Khu Wali Gali, Sanjay & Poonam- Son & Daughter-in-Law S. BALDEV SINGH SODHI - BROTHER Trikuta Nagar on 29th Nov 2016. Sh Harbans lal Rajesh & Madhu- Son & Daughter-in-Law SRDN - NARINDER KOUR - WIFE 10th Day will be performed on 8th Chopra Shart & Manju- Son & Daughter-in-Law S. ARAN BIR SINGH SODHI - SON 10TH DAY KRIYA December 2016 at 11:00 AM at our Vipan & Seema- Son & Daughter-in-Law S. AMAN BIR SINGH SODHI - SON With profound grief and sorrow, M/s Sanjay Electronics, Adarsh Colony, Udhampur S. TARAN BIR SINGH SODHI – SON residence. Kriya will be held at our residence at 11 AM on M/s Pummy & Co., Gole Market, Udhampur we inform the sad demise of 10th December 2016. Uthala will be held on 10th Mob.: 9419161127, 9419161521 Karamyogi Sh. Tika Lal Pandita December 2016 at Panj Mandir, Sector - 5, Trikuta Nagar of village Kathwar Budgam on at 4:30 PM. 04th of Dec. 2016. The mourning Sh. Tika lal GRIEF STRICKEN KRIYA/RASAM PAGRI is being observed at our resi - pandita Smt Asha Chopra - Wife KRIYA/UTHALA With profound grief and sorrow, we dence Patoli Brahmna Akhnoor Smt Inder Mohani Chopra & Lt Dr S. D Chopra - With profound grief & sorrow, we in - inform the sad demise of our beloved Road, Jammu. THE TENTH Bhabi & Brother form the sad & untimely demise of father Sh Vishwa Nath R/o Mast Garh DAY KRIYA will be held on 13th Sister & Brother-in-Law our Sh Om Parkash Anand S/o Late who left for heavenly abode on 28-11- Smt Shakuntala & Lt Sh Maharaj Kishan Malhotra Sh Chajju Ram Anand R/o 1/63, 2016 (Monday). Kriya will be per - of Dec. (Tuesday) 2016 at Muthi Sh Kundan Lal Chopra & Kamal Chopra - Brother & Bhabi Shant Nagar, Janipur, Jammu. formed on 10-12-2016 (Saturday) at Sh Vishwa Nath Ghat near Director of School Sh Shami Chopra & Smt Se ema - Son & Daughter-in-Law TKriya will be performed on 11-12- Sh Om parkash residence Mast Garh. Rasam Pagri Education, Jammu (9 A.M.). Sh Raminder & Smt Neeru - Son & Daughter-in-Law 2016 (Sunday) 12.00 Noon at our Anand will be performed at 2.00 pm on 12-12-2016 (Monday) at GRIEF STRICKEN Sh Krishan Gopal & Rajni - Brother-in-Law & Sister-in-Law residence. Uthala will be held on 12- Laxmi Naryan Mandir Sarjan Dakki, Jammu. Brother & Bhabi Lt Sh Suresh Bamba & Vijay Bamba - 12-2016 (Monday) Brahman Sabha Prade at 3 to 4 PM. GRIEF STRICKEN Sh. Dhamoder Nath Pandita & Smt. Dulhari Jee Brother-in-Law & Sister-in-Law GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Chandermukhi -Wife Daughters & Son-in-laws Lt Dr S K Kapur & Shashi Kapur (BSNL) - Smt Kunti Devi -Wife Bhabi & Brothers Smt. Pinky & Sh. Shiv Nath Brother-in-Law & Sister-in-Law Sons & Daughters-in-law Smt Sushila Devi W/o Lt. Sh Mani Ram Smt. Usha Bhat & Sh. M.L. Bhat Sh Mahesh Chopra & Smt Shiela Chopra - Sh Davinder Anand & Smt Kiran Smt Rama & Sh Hari Krishan Smt. Babaly & Sh. S.L. Pandita Nephew & Daughter-in-Law Sh Ajay Anand & Smt Sonia Smt W/o Lt Sh Sudesh Abrol Sons & Daughter-in-laws Sh Raju Chopra & Smt Sangeeta Chopra - Daughters & Sons-in-law Daughter-in-law & Son Nephew & Daughter-in-Law Renu & Brij Mohan Verma Smt Meena & Sh Parveen Verma Sh. Manoo Jee & Smt. Veena Jee Grandchildren: Anurag, Anusar, Kritika & Mahima Neetu & Surinder Sawhney Daughters & Son-in-law Sh. Ashwani Jee & Smt. Bunty Jee M/s Anant Agencies, Grand Children -Ragav - Rishav - Ativhaa - Vaansh Smt Shub Lata & Sh Sanjay Abrol Sh. Buntu Jee & Smt. Nidhi Jee Ph No: 0191-2475093, 9419200540, 9419002998 Cont: 9469050375, 01912537393, 9906271571 Smt Sudha & Sh Rahul Khullar Contact: 9419663355, 9796296418 Glimpses of Future 3 JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 09 , 2016 LOCAL Kichloo lashes at PDP-BJP JKSAC lauds role of Central Govt, State coalition for releasing Rs 2000 Cr package for DPs coalition over hike in GOF Staff Reporter ly a part of relief compensa - category. Congress and NC who ruled easier and transparent other - Jammu, Dec 8 : tion, but not full and final set - He expressed his anguish the state for more than six wise the flow of thousands of tlement. He termed it very en - for overlooking the most sig - decades. The present govt DP families to submit there Jammu Kashmir couraging gesture from govt nificant component of pack - should project the issue in the records in PRO Office Jammu. Sharnarthi Action side but added that if govt’s in - age of reservation for wards of right perspective and not to Besides harassment of DP’s it ration prices, power tariff Committee (JKSAC) lauded tensions are clear, then why DP’s in Central govt services follow the footsteps of previ - will encourage touts / agents the role of Central they hesitate to decide the ade - and technical institutions as ous dispensation, otherwise it to cheat them and will also GOF Staff Reporter the government has failed in inflated bills on account of Government and Coalition quate quantum of relief com - was recommended by previ - would also put a question open flood gates of corruption. government of State led by pensation and its simultane - ous state government and mark on their creditability. Netar Prakash also hailed Kishtwar, Dec 7 : making available adequate power tariff and ration hike”, quantity and good quality ra - he said and termed these Mehbooba Mufti for getting ous disbursement in one go in - JPC. He urged upon the govt. Apart from other recom - the decision of govt. for waiv - Former minister and tions at the CAPD sale-outlets sadistic measures as the PDP- released Rs. 2000 crore and stead of piece meals. The state to provide employment pack - mendations of JPC he reiter - ing of the affidavit and urge National Conference MLC and on the other hand it is BJP version of Ache Din.The package for DP’s of 1947 from govt. should avail the advan - age & reservation to DP wards ated the demand for inclusion upon the govt. to work out the Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo on testing patience of the ration - former minister termed the POK and other categories and tage of magnanimity shown on the analogy of Kashmir mi - of left over 5300 bonefide fami - total quantum of compensa - Thursday criticised the PDP- ees by putting additional bur - coalition government as dis - also urged upon State Govt to by Narendra Modi who as - grants as they deserve only lies in the package settled out - tion and estimated amount BJP Government for the hike den on them. This is yet anoth - mal failure, saying gover - prepare a road map within sured to provide more funds if parity with them. The injus - side the state. Apprehensions could be provided in phased in prices of rations and said er anti-people measure after nance deficit and administra - three months period taking asked by govt. for the said pur - tice done to them would se - are there, that they may not manners but disbursals that the anti-people measure the implementation of Food tive inertia has resulted in de - into account all the issues per - pose. He further reiterated verely be confronted. take a legal course to get jus - through instalments is unjus - has compounded the miseries Safety Act, which had been velopmental paralysis with taining to both the govts for that a road map should be pre - He further said that DP’s tice and if happens so the tified and not acceptable. of poor , who are already grap - opposed by the Omar utility services almost turn - one time settlement of DP’s so pared separately for each cate - have lot of expectations from whole process of disburse - Dwarka Nath (President), pling with infilation. Abdullah led government but ing dysfunctional. “As a con - that relief compensation gory and quantum of relief Mehbooba Mufti and her ment would be stalled. Balbir Singh ‘Ajji’ “The hike in foodgrains is introduced by the present dis - sequence, the people of the could be calculated & dis - compensation be calculated coalition partner BJP as the He also demanded that (Secretary), Nirmal Singh mainly due to wrong policies pensation thus depriving state, especially those living bursed in one go along with taking into account loss of issue is needed to be clarified Tehsildars of all the respec - Kranti (Vice President) have of the coalition government huge number of rationed pop - in remote and far-off areas are other benefits to end their sev - lives and properties suffered and govt should spell out the tive districts of Jammu been nominated for Jammu and it comes at a time when ulation of much needed food suffering on account of power en decades old sufferings. by each category of DP’s. He contours of one time settle - Region with designated pow - District.Others who partici - the state is worst hit”, support, he added. Kichloo al - and drinking water supply be - While addressing the me - added that while doing so the ment. Mere sloganeering by ers to accept and verify the pated are Master Yograj, Kichloo said while interact - so lashed at the present gov - sides rations, medicare facili - dia, Gurdev Singh (President) govt. should not forget that govt. does not make any sense records for the identification Mukesh Sharma, Rajesh ing with the residents of the ernment for increasing power ties and dependable road-net - along with Netar Prakash and DP’s of 1947 from POK are the until and unless concerted of DP’s and be submitted to Khajuria, Harbans Singh, far-off places of Kishtwar con - tariff, saying that instead of work”, he added. The resi - other senior leaders wel - worst sufferers. If unbiased and concrete steps are not tak - Dy. Commissioner’s for mak - Makhan Singh, Harjeet stituency. He sought immedi - ensuring its regulated supply, dents apprised Kichloo of comed the news appeared view is taken, it would be en to resolve the legitimate is - ing the payment under Direct Singh, Madan Lal, Makhan ate rollback of the price rise, it has taxed the consumers. problems confronted to vari - through govt sources in print found that they have no simi - sue which was derailed by Benefit Transfer. It will make Lal, Santokh Singhand saying that on the one hand “How can the poor people pay ous areas of the constituency. media that Rs. 2000 crore is on - larity with any of the other previous dispensation of both the system of disbursal much Mohinder Singh Khalsa. Department of Posts to hold G M Saroori inaugurates UPS building at Filler Thakrie Coalition Govt ignores ‘International Letter Writing Competition’ GOF Staff Reporter Asked teaching fraternity to impart quality education to the students Kashmiri Pandits: Jagti Jammu, Dec 8 : GOF Staff Reporter Department Of Posts is going to organize “2017 International Thakrie, Dec 8 : Letter Writing Competition for young people” on 8th January 2017 Tenement Committee Member of Legislative at Srinagar, Baramulla, Udhampur, Jammu and Rajouri.The com - Assembly from Inderwal, petition hosted by Postal Administration is open for Children up to GOF Staff Reporter Ghulam Mohammad Saroori 15 years of age as on 31st March 2017. The duration of the competi - Jammu, Dec 8 : today inaugurated newly con - tion is one hour from 10 am to 11 am and the subject matter of the structed Upper Primary A joint meeting of Jagti Tenement Committee/SKF and competition is “Imagine you are an advisor to the new UN Secretary school building at Filler Pradesh Congress Committee Migrant Cell was held here today General which world issue would you help him to tackle first and Thakrie. under the chairmanship of Shadi Lal Pandita, President how would you advise him to solve it.” The composition must be pre - The construction work of JTC/SKF and Co-convenor of PCC Migrant cell (J&K). sented in the form of letter no exceeding 1000 words on the given sub - building was accomplished at During the course of meeting Shadi Lal Pandita has said ject.Applications should be submitted as per format in duplicate an estimated cost of Rs 18.00 that the Kashmiri Pandit Migrant community has totally been with three photographs duly attested by Principal/Head of the insti - lakhs under SSA. This will ignored by the present collation government of PDP and BJP. tution and the applications should be got counter signed by the head strengthen the existing ac - He has said that relief assistance for the month of November has of the educational institution. The first prize will be Rs 5,000, 2nd commodation for the stu - not yet been released to the relief holders which have made prize Rs 3,000, 3rd prize Rs 2,000 and consolation prizes of Rs 1,000 dents. them to suffer hard as they have been facing difficulties in meet - shall be awarded to the winners.The last date of submission of appli - Addressing a sizable gath - ing their day to day domestic needs having no any other source cation forms, duly complete in all respects is 21st December 2016 and ering of people on the occa - of livelihood except cash assistance relief. may be addressed to Assistant Postmaster General (Wlf/Sports), sion, MLA Inderwal said that Pandita has said that since the rates of all essential com - O/o Chief Post Master General, J&K Circle, Srinagar-190001. Eom expansion of network of edu - ments. that they would become good Prominent among those modities including ration items has gone up as such the present cational institutions in every Maintaining that educa - citizens and serve the country ZEO Kishtwar Subash cash assistance does not meet the day today expenses of fami - Five week long ‘light vehicle driving nook and corner of Inderwal tion is the most powerful tool in a better manner. He Chander Sharma, officials of lies. He has demanded that cash assistance relief be enhanced to constituency and providing for empowering the people stressed upon the teaching various departments includ - the tune of Rs. 25000 per family. quality education is his prior - round the world, Saroori said community to inculcate ing Kulbeer Kumar, Masood Pandita has further said that various vested interests who & maintenance’ in Banihal ity. the pursuit for knowledge has moral values among the stu - Sheikh, Irshad Ahmed are actually not migrants from Kashmir valley have managed Jammu, Dec 8: During the past over four - always been a part of the ethos dents besides enabling them Kichloo, Aijaz Ahanger, Gul the fraud registration as migrants in Relief organisation and teen years, I have given fo - of our region as well.” In a fast excel in academics. Ayaz, Mohd Iqbal besides this have been availing undue benefits of cash assistance relief and Army has organised a five week ‘Light Vehicle Driving and cused attention to improve emerging knowledge based Responding to demands of local Congress leaders includ - rations. A demand has been to the authorities for conducting a Maintenance’ training for the unemployed youth of Banihal un - this areas and a strong infra - society, I call upon the chil - people at Mangthalla, ing Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, detailed investigation of such families and their cash assistance der the Sadbhavana initiative. The initiative is to impart the structure has been developed dren and youth of our State to Thakrie, Kuriya, Saroori as - Captain Jagdish Raj, Ronak relief suspended/stopped and the savings thus caused utilized youth with skills that would help them in achieving financial self in the rural areas. Thakrie concentrate on their studies sured that all their genuine Singh, Ghulam Mouhiuddin, for enhancing cash assistance to genuine Migrant relief hold - reliance. The training programme was inaugurated by represen - ers. Pandita has further said that yet Aadhar Cards of various tatives of the Army in the presence of prominent personalities has received due attention by and acquire as much knowl - demands would be redressed Bashir Ahmed Sheikh, Yusuf Migrants putting up at Jagti Migrant Camp and other non-cam - from neighboring villages. A total of 36 youth have enrolled them - sanctioning Tehsil, Block, edge as possible for a secured in a time bound manner. He Shah, Parvez Wani, Abdul selves for this programme. A majority of the locals in Banihal re - Higher Secondary school, and prosperous future for also assured that steps have Gani Wani, Latief Shah, Nazir pus have not been issued putting the migrants to lot of difficul - sides in remote areas and it has been their long standing require - electricity, blacktop on vari - them”, Saroori said. been initiated to blacktop link Ahmed, Irshad Ahmed, Mohd ties. He has demanded that the government should ensure ment that the ‘Light Vehicle Driving and Maintenance’ training ous link roads and existing in - Saroori asked the teach - roads from Kuriya to Sikander, Ghulam Mohd, Aziz deputing teams to the Zonal officers/Camp Commandants for for the local youth be conducted to enable them in not only for get - frastructure has been upgrad - ing fraternity to impart quali - Keshwan, Budana to Shanna Mohd and others were present ensuring preparation of Aadhar cards of the Migrants putting ting employment but also empower them with this skill. ed according to the require - ty education to the students so roads at the earliest. on the occasion. up at Jagti and other migrant Camps and non camps. Pandita has further said that the collation Government of PDP and BJP in J&K is not interested in implementing the Prime Ministers Employment Package for Migrant youth as BJP Jammu Rural district holds meeting NSUI hails appointment of Fairoz still more than 4000 posts are yet to be filled. He has demanded that the employment package be implemented in letter and spir - GoF Staff Reporter it by filling the balance posts. It has also been said that unscheduled power cuts are being Jammu, Dec 8 : Khan as incharge implemented in Jagti with power cut for long periods in the To discuss and final - GOF Staff Reporter due to the desire to help out evening hours. He has demanded the power curtailments be re - duced to minimise the problems of the inmates of this Jagti ize the programmes re - Jammu, Dec 8 : his fellow students at his uni - lated to celebration of versity Khan and his team can Migrant camp. BJP leaders had assured that after taking over Former PM Atal Behari Fairoz Khan National sec - be credited with laying the Government in Centre it will ensure rehabilitation of Kashmiri Vajpayee’s birthday as retary NSUI has been appoint - foundation of the NSUI in Pandit migrant community in Kashmir valley in a safe and se - “Good Governance ed as new incharge of NSUI Kashmir as well as Ladakh. cure Place for their dignified living but it is unfortunate that Day” (Sushasan Diwas) Andhra Pradesh. NSUI He has worked in-charge sta - nothing has been done for this community which is living in ex - at District and Mandal Jammu and Kashmir congrat - tus for and has ile for past more than 27 years having suffered huge loss of their levels, Jammu Rural ulated him for his new respon - worked in DUSU elections, as properties. In case government fails to fulfill the genuine de - District of BJP held a sibility. Fairoz Khan, a stu - well as various state assembly mands of the community, the community shall come on roads meeting at District of - dent activist and was born in elections. He also worked to for agitation. Prominent among others who were present in the fice, Dream City, Muthi. the Ramban District of open the mobile schools for meeting are Raj Kumar Tickoo, Kashi Nath Bhat, Sunil Raina, R.K. Raina, Raj Kumar Bhat, Mithan Pandita, C.L. Pandita, S. L. It was convened by Jammu and Kashmir. His Rights and duties education the students of the former Kar, Hari Krishan Pandita. District President Omi family was nonpolitical. from Jammu university Khan Doda district. Khajuria and Chaired Earlier he has been incharge started his political career at Khan was appointed by Seh-Prabhari Suresh ety of programmes in connec - in the state and taking oath etc. of various states including the Govt Higher Secondary National secretary on 16 Sharma. The meeting held tion with the birthday of former He asked the party leaders Uttar Pradesh, Odshia, School in Ramban, when he December 2012, from a field of Army conducts stitching threadbare discussions for the PM & BJP Veteran leader Atal attending the meeting to gear up & Telengana. became student president. 120 candidates. Fairoz Khan smooth conduct of the pro - Behari Vajpayee while celebrat - their activities and work to - Khan obtained s Bachelor He joined the NSUI in has been on the roads of grammes from 23 to 26 ing it as “Sushasan Diwas” wards making the scheduled of Science (BSc) from Govt. March 2004 As a member of Jammu and Kashmir for im - December. across the country. events successful. P.G. College Bhaderwah, and the NSUI; he served in many plementation of the RTE. The course for women The District Office bearers, In Jammu & Kashmir also, Those who attended the a Bachelor of Law (L.L.B) political roles, including uni - NSUI has been working to im - Morcha and Mandal Presidents the party will celebrate birth - meeting including Nand from Jammu University. And versity president, district plement the RTE in Jammu put forth their suggestion for or - day on December 25, while pro - Kishore, Ravi Kumar, Rohit also have done masters of po - president of Ramban, state ex - and Kashmir and worked dur - ganizing the events in connec - gramme like paintings, debates, Verma, K.L. Sharma, Darshana litical science at Jammu ecutive member, state secre - ing the floods in Jammu & tion with the scheduled pro - rallies, interacting with the ben - Sharma, Neetu Verma, University. As an active stu - tary, and state general secre - Kashmir. Khan has won nu - gramme. Suresh Sharma, while eficiaries of welfare schemes, Darshan Bhagat, Pawan dent leader, he is always in tary. Khan was the first elect - merous local awards, includ - addressing the meeting, said installing hoardings to high - Salathia, Ved Parkash, Kuldeep front against anti-student ed national delegate of the ing Best District President, that the BJP at the national level light the achievements of the Singh, Babu Ram, Neelkanth policies, now a days he is do - NSUI from Jammu and many debate competitions, has decided to organize a vari - governments at the Centre and and Hem Raj . ing PG Diploma in Human Kashmir He entered politics and others. High Court dismisses petition challenging collection of fee by private schools during unrest period GOF Staff Reporter personal interest in the mat - The courts should also and against the mandate of and Shahana Durrani repre - MP without any costs.” The Srinagar, Dec 8 : ter. In his Judgement Justice ensure that the petitions law.” The petitioner had senting the respondents, respondents included State GOF Staff Reporter Ali Mohammed Magrey gave filed by busybodies for extra - pleaded that he was “com - Justice Ali Mohammed of Jammu and Kashmir Jammu, Dec 8 : The Jammu and reference of the case State of neous and ulterior motives pelled by the circumstances Magrey in his judgment re - through Chief Secretary Kashmir High Court has dis - Uttranchal v. Balwant Singh must be discouraged by im - and exploitation” of parents marked, “Petitioner has Government of J&K The Rashtriya Rifles Battalion at Kalakote under the aegis missed the petition filed by a Chaufal (supra) in which the posing exemplary costs or by by private schools, which failed to make out a case for Srinagar Kashmir, of Rashtriya Rifles Force Headquarter at Reasi organised a long lawyer who had challenged Supreme Court issued cer - adopting similar novel meth - had forced them to deposit entertaining the petition on Commissioner cum month stitching course at Broh under the Kalakote Tehsil of collection of tuition fee by tain directions for obser - ods to curb frivolous peti - fee of their wards for the peri - the strength of the pleadings Secretary to Education deptt Rajouri District with the aim of providing employment oppor - the private schools in vance of the High Courts, tions and the petitions filed od in which schools re - and for the relief claimed Civil Secretariat, tunities to the local women. Kashmir for the period when which included the following for extraneous considera - mained closed in the Valley therefore the writ petition Srinagar/Jammu, Director The classes were inaugurated by Sarpanch Guljar Ahmed. the region witnessed unrest two directions. tions.” due to unrest. The petitioner deserves to be dismissed School Education Kashmir, A total of 10 ladies attended the course where in the training was and shutdowns in 2016. “The courts before enter - In the petition by has also requested the high more particularly in view of Srinagar, Chairman Fee impacted by two local lady instructors who have undergone Justice Ali Mohammed taining the PIL should en - Showkat Hussain Thakur, a court to issue a direction to the above quoted law. Fixation Committee, Govt of similar training last year. The course went on with full zeal and Magrey, while dismissing sure that the PIL is aimed at high court lawyer, the court the chairman of the pay fixa - Since the petitioners per - J&K Srinagar/ Jammu, G N enthusiasm where in the women displayed keenness to learn the petition said that the re - redressal of genuine public was asked to quash the “an - tion committee for issuing sonal interest is involved in Var President Private the skill to be self reliant. The continued efforts of Army to - lief claimed in the writ peti - harm or public injury. The nouncement made by presi - necessary orders on the sub - the writ petition, therefore, Schools’ Association wards providing vocational course to the rural folk will effec - tion having reference to the court should also ensure that dent of the Private Schools’ ject of collection of tuition fee he is not competent to even Kashmir and Nayeem tively empower the women folk of remote villages. pleadings projecting public there is no personal gain, pri - Association for the collection for the period when the pri - file PIL. In the above back - Akhtar Hon’ble Minister for Begum Farida of Village Broh complemented Army for ini - cause cannot be granted in vate motive or oblique mo - of fee from July 2016 till vate schools remained shut. ground the writ petition be - education department, Civil tiating this venture and promised that she will emerge empow - the writ petition filed by the tive behind filing behind the date”, while terming the an - After hearing the arguments ing meritless, shall stand dis - Secretariat ered by such a course. All 10 participants successfully complet - petitioner lawyer who has public interest litigation. nouncement “illegal, unfair by Thakur for his petition missed along with connected Srinagar/Jammu. ed the training today. Glimpses of Future 4 JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 9 2016 LOCAL Govt employees observe District Open Table Tennis Tournament concludes at Udhampur strike in support of demands UDHAMPUR, DECEMBER 8: District Open Table GOF Staff Reporter Mohd Lateef, Vikas Sharma, Headquarters, the strike was letter and Spirit regarding re - Tennis Tournament organ - Jammu, Dec 8: Mukhtyar Singh, Bharat successful led by Mohd Issac moval of pay anomalies of the ized by District Police Bushan Kotwal, Mohd Sadiq, in Doda, in Kishtwar led by clerical cadre at an earliest. It Udhampur under CAP in col - Government employees Arun Sharma, Lekh Raj, Mansoor Ahmad in Rajouri is unfortunate that the govern - laboration with district ad - today observe complete pen Naresh Sharma, Om Prakash, led by Babu Ram, in Reasi led ment has formed a new com - ministration, J&K sports down strike in Jammu divi - Kapil Gupta, Uday Singh by Rajesh Ajnabi, in Kathua mittee when already a commit - council and Udhampur Table sion in support of their de - Pathania, Sandeep Singh, led by Kuldeep Kumar, in tee was formed vide govt. order Tennis association , conclud - mands falling the fall given by Shamsher Singh, Ranbir Poonch led by Ravinder No. 67-GAD of 2012 dated 16-01- ed here on Wednesday at Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh Singh, Darshan Angurana, Singh, in Samba led by 2012 whose report is not known District Sports Indoor All Departments Clerical Staff Sham Lal, Sudershan Singh, Balwan Singh, in Ramban led to the clerical cadre till date in - Complex, Mini Stadium Association. Led by Babu Ali Mohd, Mangal Singh, by Mohd Aslam Parray, in spite of the lapse of more than Udhampur. Inspector Hussain Malik, the employees Rafiq Mohd, Mohd Yaqoob Udhampur led by Ashok Vir 04 years. The other burning de - General of Police, Jammu in different districts areas like Bhat, Feezo Jawahar Bashir, Singh, in Leh led by Tashi mands of the employees in - Zone, Danish Rana was the Kathua, Udhampur, Samba, Vipan Bangroo, Mohan Lal, Choswal and in Kargil led by clude removal of pay anom - chief guest while DIG Reasi, Rajouri, Poonch, Sanjeev Singh Jamwal and Mukhtiar khan. The main alies of clerical cadre by giving Udhampur- Reasi Range, Kishtwar, Ramban, Doda, Leh others. All the representa - burning demand of the cleri - Grade of 4000-6000 to Junior Surinder Gupta (IGP) was the and Kargil the strike was ob - tives in one voice appealed to cal cadre at this moment is Assistant and 4500-7000 to guest of honour on the occa - served. In Jammu the strike all the clerical cadre employ - Removal of pay anom alies of Senior Assistant and 5500-9000 sion. Speaking on the occa - sion, IGP Jammu said that the through such programmes. Cadet (Boys ) category, Sub extended vote of thanks. was led by Babu Hussain ees and other employees of clerical cadre by giving Grade to Head Assistant and stenog - DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Junior Boys category , Junior Among others, ADDC Arvind Malik, State President of Jammu-Division to support of 4000-6000 to Junior Assistant raphers.DPC in all the depart - main aim of organizing such tournaments is to provide the said that there is no dearth of Boys category, Junior Girls Sharma, ACD Joginder Singh Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh the call for complete pen down and 4500-7000 to Senior ments after every 06 months young talented players with talent in the district and ap - category, Senior Girls catego - Rai, PO-DRDA Jagdish All Departments Clerical Staff strike on 08th and 09,h Assistant and 5500-9000 to and reorganization of the cler - an opportunity to compete preciated the collaborative ry respectively while Chander Mehra, CMO Dr. Association including Bharat December, 2016 and to assem - Head Assistant and Junior ical cadre outside the Civil and boost their skills besides role played by the District ad - Sudansh Verma and Rajat Chander Prakash, DFO Bushan, Khurshid Ahmad ble in front of Press Club, Stenographers notionally w.e.f Secretariat on the pattern of providing a platform for ministration and District po - Khajuria won the Men's Territorial , Jugal Kishore, Dewani, Ashok Singh, Javed Jammu on 10-12-2016 to show 01-01-1996 and monetarily w.e.f Civil Secretariat, implementa - youth to achieve their dream lice in providing a suitable Double match. A cultural pro - DFO Social Forestry , Dr. Akhoon, Yash Paul Sharma, their solidarity with the 19-02-2003. All the representa - tion of the 7lh Pay of playing at national and in - platform to the young talent of gramme was also presented Rajan Singh , ARTO Rajesh Meenakshi Sharma, Jaswant Clerical Cadre Employees tives in one voice appealed to Commission on the pattern of ternational levels. He also the district. About 287 players on the occasion. Earlier, SSP Gupta and other district and Sirgh, Ansuya Gupta, Seva who are fighting tooth and the government to implement Central Government in the said that awareness regard - participated in the tourna - Dr. Mishra pre - police officers besides promi - Ram Rathore, Munish nail to get the matter of the landmark judgement of the state and increase of Medical ing ill effects of drug addic - ment. Sourav Sharma, Mahi sented the welcome address nent citizens attended the Sharma, Vishwa Bandhu, Removal of Pay Anomalies High Court vide SWP No. Allowance from Rs. 300/- p.m tion can also be generated Kailu, Anish Dabgotra , Anju, while District Development grand finale of the tourna - Farida Bano, Vikas Chander, settled once for all. In District 3058/2015, M.P. No. 01/2015 in to Rs. 2000/- p.m. Purvi won the match under Commissioner , Niraj kumar ment. Bhairav Bhandara JK officials get Sanctuary Wildlife Service Award Bro Director General organized at Shri Pracheen Tahir Shawl, Nazir Malik, Jigmet Takpa among awardees as ‘Earth Heroes’ Reviews Projects In Western Kaal Bhairav Mandir JAMMU, DECEMBER 08: Borders Three officials from J&K’s ern techniques and technolo - GOF Staff Reporter Department of Wildlife, have been con - New Delhi Dec 8 gies in the Project for higher Jammu, Dec 8: ferred ‘Sanctuary Wildlife Service The Director General productivity and better quali - Award’ 2016 for their commitment to Border Roads and Col Bhairav Bhandara (Shri Kaal Bhairav Ashtami) was today ty of roads. The BRO’s efforts preservation and protection of Kashmir’s Commandant ‘The Bengal celebrated at Shri Pracheen Kaal Bhairav Mandir situated at have brought remote areas Dachigam National Park. The officials Sappers’ Lt Gen Suresh Dhounthly Bazar, Chowk Chabutra on Tuesday. The occasion closer to the mainstream have been identified as champions of the Sharma toured the western was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety. Thousands of bringing development and exquisite wildlife of India’s northern most borders of Rajasthan to take devotees from different parts of the State paid their obeisance. \ prosperity to the remotest state and “they exemplify the virtues that stock of the works being done In this respect, Pandit Rumil Sharma conveyed his special towns of India. we wish to see in all wilderness protec - by the Project Chetak from 05 thanks to the General Public, Media Personnel, Print Media, J&K The people of Barmer, tors.” “They have assumed the position of to 07 December 2016. He also in - Police, PHE, PDD, JMC, Traffic Police, Fire and Emergency Jaisalmer and Jodhpur ex - Earth-protectors and are a source of inspi - teracted with the Formation Services, Health Services who devoted themselves with due dili - pressed their gratitude to the ration for millions, their resolve and de - Commanders who felicitated gence and were on alert to manage the festivai. Mahant Rumil BRO for providing them em - termination has ended up saving the last him for the good work being Sharma appreciated the role of each personal belonging to differ - ployment avenues and of our wilds. They are the men and women done by the BRO. The General ent organization and prayed all mighty to bless them all and bring means of livelihood. The DG who represent the very best of conserva - officer addressed GREF per - peace, prosperity and wellness in their lives. Mahant Rumil reemphasised the need to up - tion and Earth patriotism. They are our sonnel motivating them to Sharma personally expresses his thanks to Dy. Commissioner. grade Indian roads to Earth Heroes and for their extraordinary strive harder in their efforts to International Standards in a commitment they have been honored keep the desert roads on the phased manner and rededi - Govt to honor Karate kid with sanctuary wildlife Service Award borders well maintained. He cate each and every one to 2016,” Bittu Sahgal, Editor, Sanctuary emphasized in adopting mod - building a modern India. Hashim Mansoor: Ian Ansari Asia, said. The officials awarded included with communities and conservation of to Black Necked Cranes and Kiang on Tahir Shawl, Nazir Malik, Jigmet Takpa. wildlife in Ladakh. Nazir Malik, has been Indo China border across the Trans Budgami presents Kashmiri Pandits Minister felicitates Bandipora boy: Reiterates Govt’s Shawl, who is presently Wildlife Warden introduced as Dachigam’s savior who rec - Himalaya in Ladakh and Bar-Headed Central Division, Srinagar, Dachigam ognizes all the birds in the park and is geese on Indo-Pak border in Jammu re - Dastan-i-Darorassan to Governor resolve to promote sports activities in JK in a big way National Park, has been chosen as Earth equally well versed with its flora. Chief gion. Addressing the gathering during the Hero for defending the exquisite wildlife Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra function, Shawl lauded the Minister for JAMMU, DECEMBER 8: and life of Kashmiri Pandits JAMMU, DECEMBER 08: of India’s northern most state of Jammu & Fadnavis was the chief guest at the Forest, Ecology and Environment, before Independence, the fac - Writer Pyare Lal Koul tors which compelled their Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education Kashmir along with Nazir Malik from awards function. The awards were pre - Chaudhary Lal Singh for his support and Budgami presented a copy of exodus from Valley and the and Youth Services & Sports Molvi Ian Raza Ansari today said the Kashmir for defending Dachigam sented by Lord Nicholas Stern, Advisor to commitment to the protection of wildlife his latest book, “Kashmiri National Park. “Your resilience is leg - the British Prime Minister, in presence of and habitat in J&K. The Sanctuary severe hardships faced by government will honor Hashim Mansoor hailing from Pandits Dastan-i- members of this community. endry and perhaps the only thing that Suresh Chugh the PCCF/Chief Wildlife Wildlife Awards were instituted in the Bandipora, Kashmir who won gold medal in Asian Karate Darorassan” to the Governor The Governor appreciat - stands between Dachigam and its destruc - Warden J&K. The organizers said that the year 2000 to recognize and draw national Championship. Ina Ansari extended his felicitations to seven- N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan ed Budgami’s continuing lit - tion,” the citation reads. Jigmet Takpa, year-old boy Hashim and said his achievement will inspire many J&K officials have shepherded the realms attention to the contribution of individu - here today. This book, in erary contributions and children of the state who will come forward to showcase their tal - Chief Conservator (Wildlife) Ladakh, has of some of the India’s rarest wildlife from als working for the protection of wildlife Urdu language, is based on wished him success in all his ent in different sports activities. “It is a great honour to see anoth - been honored for the Award for working the snow leopards in Hemis National Park and natural habitats in India. the socio-cultural traditions future endeavours. er gold medal champion emerging from Bandipora after eight- year-old girl Tajamul Islam bagged gold in the world Kickboxing Championship in Italy,” Ansari said. “Such feats boost the CEC LAHDC Kargil calls on Dy CM morale of our sportspersons and motivate them to perform to the Sat Sharma starts black best of their potential.” Representing India in sub-junior catego - Various initiatives under implementation for ry, Hashim won the gold at the Asian Youth Karate champi - onship by beating his rival from Sri Lanka. The Championship holistic development of Kargil: Dr Singh witnessed participation from 19 other countries. Now, the topping works at Talab Tillo Bandipora boy is all set to represent India next in the World Karate Championship to be held in Europe in September 2017. GOF Staff Reporter The Minister further said that Youth Services & Sports Jammu, Dec 8: Department is taking keen interest to provide every possible sup - port and facility to encourage participation of children in differ - State President BJP and ent sports activities. “Today every parent understands that MLA Jammu West Sat Sharma sports can also be a career option for their kids — in fact, a star ca - (CA) inaugurated Black reer option,” Minister said. “Besides when our kids come home Topping works of Lane no. 6, with gold after gold, it naturally boosts the sporting spirits.” Ward no. 30 of Talab Tillo, Jammu. The estimated cost of PHE workers to ‘gherao’ civil the works is Rs. 6 Lakhs and the same will be done under the su - JAMMU, DECEMBER 8: ted for developing Kargil on gion. He said several new pervision of PWD. secretariat on December 15 modern lines keeping the lo - schemes have been intro - Accompanied by a large num - GOF Staff Reporter The Deputy Chief Dr. cal architecture and land - duced in the area which ber of people including PWD Nirmal Singh today said the (R&B) officials, local residents Jammu, Dec 8: scape in view so that the peo - would go a long way in resolv - Government has undertaken ple living there get all the req - ing the problems related to of the area, many social and po - Demanding release of pending wages for 50 heads, All J&K various initiatives for the ho - uisite and modern urban fa - the power supply in the area. litical activists were also pres - PHE ITI Trained & CP Workers Association of Jammu listic development of the cilities. He said the town al - The CEC raised several is - ent on the occasion. Speaking (R&B) department for starting Sharma, Ex-en JMC Prabodh Province today continued their protest dharna to pressure desert district of Kargil. The ready stands taken up under sues related to various sec - on the occasion, Sat Sharma of works and also expected that Sharma, JE Devinder Kumar, Government to accept their pending demands. Led by Tanveer Deputy Chief Minister was the AMUT programme which tors including PDD, Housing said that providing best facili - the quality of work done will District President Ayodhya Hussain, provincial president, Deepak Gupta, vice president interacting with Chief would accelerate the develop - and Urban Development and ties to the residents of his last long and no spurious mate - Gupta, Sanjay Baru, Jeet Jammu province, Bhanu Partap, Centre Committee Member, Executive Councilor, Ladakh ment of this historic area. asked for early redress of the Constituency is his utmost pri - rial will be used for the works. Angral, Parneesh Mahajan, and Subash Chander (General Secretary), the PHE workers Autonomous Hill Referring to the power sec - same. He also demanded re - ority. He said that the remain - He stated that Jammu West is Puneet Mahajan, Ravi Sharma, Development Council held demonstration for consecutive 87 days. The PHE workers tor, the Deputy Chief lease of diesel charges and ing roads will also be covered moving on a progressive mode Adv. Rajesh Gupta, Keshav (LAHDC), Kargil, Kachoo decided that they will gherao the civil secretariat on December Minister said the the funds earmarked for the in a stipulated time frame so and soon it’s example will be Chopra, Radhey Shyam, Vinod Ahmed Ali Khan who called 15 in support of their demands. They demanded regularization Government has already un - AMUT scheme. The Deputy that the masses are being pro - given under the scope of Model Wazir, Atul Bakshi, Sham on him yesterday. The policy to workers, insurance policy to workers and compensa - dertaken necessary steps for Chief Minister assured the vided with every possible serv - Constituencies of Jammu and Chand, Dr. OP Gupta, Vijay Deputy chief Minister said tion to death/handicapped workers. upgrading and augmenting CEC that he would get the is - ice at their doorsteps. He also Kashmir. AEE PWD Vinod Gupta, Parveen Arora were the Government is commit - the energy sector in the re - sues resolved at the earliest. appreciated the efforts of PWD Sharma, Ex-en UEED Rajan present on the occasion. Farooq Abdullah launches IXL online DDC chairs District Health Hot Mix Plant owners test series for KAS aspirants Society meeting call on Veeri RAJOURI, DECEMBER 08: free diagnosis under JSSK in the Minister asks them to maintain standards district till date. It was also given JAMMU, DECEMBER 8: one and all,” he told meet - GOF Staff Reporter from this initiative. IXL, To review the Physical and fi - out that department has organized ing. Hot mix plant owners Private Ltd has brought in nancial achievements under vari - Jammu, Dec 8: 82 immunization camps in high Minister for Public assured the Minister that some scholars, facility mem - ous components of National Rural risk areas besides four blood dona - Works and Parliamentary highest standards will be IXL Online.in, an online bers, experienced players and Health Mission (NRHM), District tion camps and 27 awareness Affairs Abdul Rehman maintained in produc - education service provider KAS officers to design and pro - Development Commissioner camps for creating awareness Veeri today asked the hot tion. The Minister im - has started test series KAS as - vide it with valuable feedback. Rajouri, Shabir Ahmed Bhat con - among the common masses. mix plant owners to main - pressed upon the officers pirants. Considering the prob - The IXL core team said that vened a meeting of District Health Under school health check-up tain quality and stan - and hot mix plant owners lems faced by the KAS aspi - they will focus on the new digi - Society , Rajouri here today. Issues programme the department organ - dards. Veeri was speak - that development is the rants related to limited re - tal way of preparation and regarding demarcation of the land ized camps in 458 schools wherein ing at a meeting with rep - cornerstone of the govern - sources, remote locations, help each student evaluate his of District Hospital , purchase of 24522 students were screened. resentatives of hot mix ment’s resolve and all ef - transportation thoughout the or her performance with this small machinery and equipments Later, Deputy Commissioner also plant owners here. The forts will be made to en - State. The portal has come up user interactive test series for various health institutions, sta - convened a meeting of District meeting was attended by sure that the people reap with mobile-friendly portal to available on their website, tus of recruitment process in re - Advisory Committee on PC&PNDT Chief Engineer R&B the benefits of the welfare help those students who want Ixlonline.in. The test series is spect of vacant posts of class -IV be - during which he stressed on strict Jammu Alok Mengi as and development pro - to evaluate their preparation exclusively for KAS, thus use - sides the installation of ATM and implementation of the Act. The well. The Minister asked grammes. but are unable to attend class - ful for the students of J&K, un - coffee point in new District meeting among others was attend - the hot mix plant owners The Minister asked room programmes at cites like like majority of online portals Hospital Rajouri were discussed ed by ADDC Rajouri A.S. Chib, pro - to focus on improving the officers to encourage Jammu and Srinagar. The test which primarily focus on the during the meeting. Chief Medical gramme officer ICDS, Nazir quality and create a name establishment of more hot series made available will be IAS examination. Former CM Officer informed the meeting that Sheikh , ACR Rajouri, Paramjeet and reputation of their mix plants in remote ar - based on the prelims examina - Farooq Abdullah was also health sector of the district has singh, DSWO Dr.Abdul business houses for pro - eas where such facility is tion of the combined competi - present on the occasion and shown positive upright graph in all Khabir,Chief Medical Officer,Dr. ducing better quality not available yet. Veeri tive examinations conducted applauded this digital initia - the sectors this year. Under JSY, Muhammad Younis, EXEn PHE product. “Reputation of a assured the hot mix plant by the Jammu and Kashmir host the test series and it can etc. Mostly the students who tive by the Team IXL and 6011 institutional deliveries have Nisar Hussain EXEn PDD, BMOs company speaks volumes owners that Government Public Service Commission. be easily operated upon by a are based at remote locations hoped that the youth of J&K been registered while as 5722 preg - and other members of District it. Your quality work will is committed to consider The website, islonline.in, will mobile phone, laptop, desktop around the state will benefit will benefit from this service. nant women have been provided Health society. definitely get noticed by their genuine demands. Glimpses of Future 5 JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 9 2016 LOCAL SKUAST Vets Alumni Association Rajwal continues campaign for Cashless Transactions, adopts Ward No. 8 Jammu organizes reunion

ganized alumni reunion at R Sultan, appreciated the ef - S Pura campus today. forts of the organizers for or - SVAJ to have website, magazine: Dr Shahid Director Information & PR, ganizing reunion of the Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary alumni. On the occasion, who is also the President of various arts groups, Alumni Association renowned regional singers presided over the function. and alumni of the university Speaking on the occasion, Dr dressed in colorful costumes Shahid said SVAJ will soon assorted platter of enter - have a website as well as a tainment. Dr V S Senthil Jammu Dec 8 keepers, milk sellers, and others known to them magazine where they will Kumar, Dr Owais Ahmed Rehriwalla, workshop me - about cashless transactions. contribute articles and their and other IAS, IFS, KAS, BJP State Incharge IT & chanics, labourers and people Rekha Mahajan while speak - life experiences to remain in KPS officers and profession - Social Media Jaidev Rajwal of the area on how to do cash - ing said that using these serv - touch and stay upd ated. He al veterinarians from the today adopted Ward No. 8 of less transactions. Rajwal gave ices is as simple as sending a said such reunions serve as a field departments as well as Jammu to promote cashless complete presentation on message on cell phone. She al - platform where participants institutions and laborato - transactions. Speaking in a get an opportunity to ex - ries attended the function. cashless transactions to staff so talked about the benefits of meeting with staff members members. He further talked cashless transactions and change ideas in a cordial and Vice President Dr Peerzada of Government Women friendly environment. Farhat, General Secretary, about the usage of Unified added that this can stop the College Gandhi Nagar to pro - Payments Interface (UPI), menace of corruption and “Besides, events like these Dr Shafqat Khandey, Dr mote "Cashless Economy". make one nostalgic as the Mandeep Singh Azad and Aadhaar Enabled Payment black-money and will benefit Which was organised by BJP participants recall the good other members of alumni ad - System, Cards (PoS), the common public. The meet - Mahilla Morcha District old times spent during their dressed the meeting. Faculty Unstructured Supplementary ing was also attended by State Jammu President Rekha study in the varsity,” he said. members, senior officers Service Data (USSD), e-Wallet Secretary BJP Mahila Mahajan. Rajwal said that he JAMMU, DECEMBER 08: Association Jammu (SVAJ), ates from Sher-e-Kashmir Speaking on the occasion, from department and re - etc. Rajwal asked all those Morcha Neeru Anand, Savita will train vegetable sellers, an alliance of veterinary University of Agricultural Head of the Pharmacology search scholars of SKUAST-J who were present in the meet - Anand, Neha Gupta and other SKUAST Vets Alumni fruit vendors, Karyana shop - graduates and post-gradu - Sciences and Technology or - Department, Dr Mudhasira were also present. ing to train their neighbors morcha activists. DC Shopian reviews Div Com reviews progress of Opposition wasting crucial Parliament arrangements for Special Summary Revision SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 08: time, huge public money: BJP Children Special Train Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad SHOPIAN DECEMBER 08: Khan, today convened a meeting with officers of Revenue Department at Baramulla and Kupwara to review the Their conduct hindering formulating vital policies: Balbir Deputy Commissioner Shopian, G. M. Dar, today convened progress of Summary Revision of Electoral rolls and Jammu Dec 8 Sabha and Rajya Sabha, be - for black money and by oppos - a meeting to review logistic arrangements and other related is - process of EPICs, Photos EPs and gender ratio in both the sides a heavy loss of public ing majority’s opinion, the op - sues for running the Children Special Train successfully. The districts. The concerned District Election Officers in - The role of the Opposition money, which is very unfortu - position parties have dis - Deputy Commissioner said the train will chug on second and formed the Divisional Commissioner about the status of in a democracy is to censure nate, he lamented. Balbir re - played a posture of being fourth Sunday of every month under the title ‘Wadi Ki Sair’. He works under summary revision as per the guidelines of the and keep check on govern - minded these parties that each against the wishes of the peo - directed the officials of Education Department to choose only Election Commission of India. Speaking on the occasion, ment’s functioning. minute of running Parliament ple. He said the seasoned Criticizing the government class 6th to 8th standard students who will be allowed to board the Divisional Commissioner impressed upon the officers during sessions costs the ex - politicians of opposition know baselessly and drawing atten - the train and for every 25 students one teacher shall accompany to complete the enrolment process of new voters who have chequer Rs. 2.5 lakh. This is it very well that important de - tion to their irrational and il - them during the journey. He also directed the Assistant attended the age of 18 years as on January 01, 2017. He di - public money, which is being cisions are taken during logical arguments only hin - Commissioner Revenue to appoint nodal officers from rected the election authorities of these districts to conduct wasted as no business is al - Parliament session and its ders the formulating of crucial Education Department to maintain close liaison with the awareness programmes at gross root level. lowed due to the adamant atti - functioning requires a lot of Railway authorities. He impressed upon all concerned officials policies during the session. tude of the opposition. On one public money. Opposition has to coordinate with each other to further fine-tune the arrange - This was stated by BJP State hand, the opposition parties a right to disagree but this dis - ments for the proposed children special train. The Deputy SHRC to observe ‘World Spokesperson Balbir Ram are shedding tears on the sent should be voiced during Commissioner also directed ARTO Shopian to depute 2 buses to Rattan, who contend that by name of common people, on the slotted time instead of facilitate students to reach stations in a hassle-free manner. He Human Rights Day’ on Dec 10 stalling the proceedings of ple, whereas the fact remains the other they are wasting wasting whole day and pro - also directed the officials of Health department to depute one both the Houses of the that the people in majority hard earned money of the com - ceedings. He said even SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 08: Doctor with paramedical staff and ambulance. It was said that Parliament, Congress and oth - have appreciated the move. mon people by not allowing President of the country er parties of its ilk, stand ex - Police and CRPF will provide elaborate security arrangements. According to Secretary J&K State Human Rights Balbir further said that mass - the Parliament to conduct its Pranab Mukherjee has ex - posed on the issue of demoneti - Additional SP Shopian, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Commission (SHRC) Srinagar, the Commission is going to es fully realize whatever dra - proceedings for days now. pressed concern over conduct zation. These parties are mak - Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Chief Medical officer, organize a function to observe ‘Human Rights Day’ on ma is being enacted and ‘roles’ Demonetization has been of the opposition in ing hue and cry on the issue of Deputy Chief Education Officer, Tehsildar Headquarter were December 10 at SKICC Srinagar. The Secretary said many being played by opposition widely appreciated across the Parliament and observed that demonetization by alleging also present in the meeting. Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti is important dignitaries and stakeholders would attend the parties is nothing but a politi - country by every such Indian this amounts to holding the that the decision is against the scheduled to flag-off this train on December 11. function on the said date. cal stunt. It is nothing but who want the country to be government, which is in ma - interests of the common peo - wastage of the time of Lok corruption free with no place jority, to hostage in a way. Sham Choudhary calls "Sham Condemned Statement Of Farooq Abdullah " DDC for creating on Union Minister BJP Hiding Face Of Corrupt Ministers says Sham Sharma NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 08 awareness to promote Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control Sham Lal Jammu Dec 8 Choudhary today called on Union Minister for Rural Sr Vice President JKPCC Development Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and Former Minister Sh Sham digital payments Narendra Singh Tomar to discuss implementation of various cen - Lal Sharma slammed National trally sponsored programmes in J&K. Sham Choudhary in - Conference leader Farooq POONCH, DECEMBER 08- mode of payments to familiarise formed the Union Minister about steps being taken by the state Abdullah for his remarks that people with its benefits. He said government for providing potable water to the people at their Deputy Commissioner that resource persons from IT de - his party is not against sepa - Poonch Mohammad Harun doorstep by constructing new Water Supply Schemes under ratist Hurriyat and also say - partment shall be roped in to im - National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) and other Malik today convened a meeting part training to field functionar - ing PoK is a part of Pakistan with officers from department of centrally sponsored programmes. He requested the Union said he was deliberately rak - ies who shall reach out to the peo - Minister for release of pending funds and demanded that funding Information Technology, Social ple at the grassroot level. Deputy ing up the issue in order to re - welfare, Rural development and under NRDWP should be increased so that remaining work of main in news. Addressing Commissioner said that e-pay - various ongoing Water Supply Schemes can be completed well bankers to discuss the informa - ments /digital payments and use monthly meeting of Block tion, Education and communica - within time. This will help the state government in covering more Congress Committee Akhnoor of technology also promotes villages under piped water supply, he added. Keeping in view the tion (IEC) activities to promote transparency and accountabili - Mr Sharma said that he is the digital payments in day to day tough terrain and huge geographical area of the state, the Union same Farooq,who used to re - ty in the system at all levels. Minister appreciated the efforts of PHE department for ensuring transactions. Stressing on better Additional Deputy lease statements against coordination among the con - that every part of the state gets clean drinking water. Tomar Hurriyat Conference and sud - Commissioner Poonch asked PHE Minister to make plans for augmenting water supply cerned agencies and awareness Gurvinderjeet Singh, Assistant denly he wants to move for - among the stakeholders Deputy in Kandi areas and assured that the Centre will provide full sup - ward on the path of Hurriyat. Commissioner Revenue, Ashraf port for the benefit of the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Commissioner said that mass Choudhary and Chief planning He also said that statement not belong to India.He made it was found in there official car the entire country has been awareness campaign should be officer Poonch were also present given by Farooq Abdullah clear that PoK is part and par - by the police but no action un - badly affected. Daily wagers started regarding the digital in the meeting. DDC Ganderbal chairs DLRC meeting hurt the sentiments of Jammu cel of J&K,India. On the issue der the law was taken against are without work, farmers are people. Though Mr Abdullah GANDERBAL, DECEMBER 08: of demonetisation Sham said them.Even their names were not getting buyers for their knows that the turmoil in the that we welcome this step but not disclosed by the govern - agriculture produce and they Rather chairs Ethics Committee meet District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Tariq valley is the creation of the the government had failed to ment. During his recent also have no money to buy JAMMU, DECEMBER 08: and. MLA, Aijaz Ahmed Khan Hussain, chaired District Level Review Committee (DLRC) Hurriyat leaders yet his re - implement it properly. Sham visit,the BJP general secre - seeds and fertilisers which meeting here today. On the occasion, Lead Bank District gave his suggestion for incorpo - cent statements made by him expressed surprised that after tary Ram Madhav has given a would create crisis of food in A meeting of the Committee Manager gave a brief about achievements of banks operating are unfortunate. Sham rating them in recommenda - in the district under District Credit Plan 2016-17. The meeting demonetisation the persons clean chit to the these two min - the days to come,” Sham said. on Ethics of Jammu and tions given by the Committee. Sharma said that we should having direct or indirect affili - isters in whose possession He said that the government’s Kashmir Legislative Assembly was told that banks in the district have disbursed a total not indulge in politics so far as Threadbare discussions were amount of Rs 84.53 crore for establishment of 3676 units at the ation with BJP have been cash was found which shows decision to not charge toll tax was held under the the turmoil in the valley is held on moral and ethical con - end of the second quarter of the current fiscal thereby register - caught red handed with black that BJP is encouraging the should be continued and free Chairmanship of MLA, Abdul duct and values of the members concerned.He further said we ing 15 percent achievement. Out of the total amount about Rs money so much so even the black money holders and cor - distribution of ration should Rahim Rather here today. in and outside the House. The all should stand together and 33.64 crore have been disbursed for establishment of 1715 units new currency was recovered rupt politicians. Referring to be there in slum areas and to Threadbare discussion was held Chairman sought cooperation keeping the party politics under priority sector and Rs 50.89 crore for establishment of from them which amply various reports, he said that BPL families who are short of on various issues including from the members of the away to consider various ways 1961units under non- priority sector. It was said that CD ratio proves that BJP people were in close to 100 people have died money. “There is resentment Code of Conduct for Members of Committee to make this law of the district stands at 68percent. Speaking at the occasion, and means which can resolve know about the demonetisa - due to the decision of the gov - among people which is being Legislative Assembly. making institution more affec - the DDC stressed upon both bank officials as well as sponsor - the prevailing crisis in the val - tion well in advance.He fur - ernment and people have to ignored by the government. Legislators, Aijaz Ahmed Khan, tive and result oriented. Among ing agencies to play their role help in eradicating unemploy - ley. Sham also slams Farooq ther said that two ministers of wait hours in queues in banks Trade and industry stakehold - Pawan Kumar Gupta, Dina Nath others, senior officers and offi - ment in the district through achievement of set targets under Abdullah on the statement in Bhagat and Ishfaq Ahmed various sectors for setting up of income generating units. J&K cabinet were in whose to change the notes. ers are also in trouble due to cials of Assembly Secretariat which he said that PoK doesn't possession of huge amount “Production and business in the decision,” he said. Sheikh attended the meeting were also present in the meeting. Bashir Dar chairs Subordinate OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER pWD (R&b) CONST. DIV. NO.III JAmmU NOTICE INVITING TENDER e-NIT No.142 of 2016-17 Dated 07-12-2016 Executive Engineer PW (R&B) Construction Division No.III Jammu Department Jammu on behalf of Governor of J&K State, invite tenders by e-tendering mode from ap - Legislation Committee meet proved and eligible contractors registered with J&K State Govt. upto 1600 Hrs on 21-12-2016 for the following works. S. Name of Work Estimated Cost of Earnest Time allowed Time and Date Class of No Cost document Money for completion of opening of contractor Stresses for early release of salary of SSA teachers (in lacs) (in Rs.) (in Rs.) tender 1. Providing and laying WBM Gr- III and 20mm thick Open Graded 7.37 600/- 14740/- 30 Days 23-12-2016 “A,B,C & D JAMMU, DECEMBER 08: the salary of the teachers who Premix Carpet on link road to Moh. Mamwar at Kote Garhi Km 1st 1400 Hrs are working under SSA. The (Agg. Length = 850 mtr) A meeting of the committee also emphasized to 2. Construction of of R/wall on Lale -Da- Bagh to Akalpur road Km 5.00 600/- 10000/- 30 Days 23-12-2016 “A,B,C & D Committee on Subordinate improve infrastructure and al - 1st RD 650-700m.(Agg-Length =50mtr) 1400 Hrs Legislation of Jammu and lied facilities for laboratories Kashmir Assembly was held 1. The Bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligible criteria, Bill of quantities (B.O.Q) set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be and smart classes. The see/downloaded from the departmental website http://jktenders.gov.in here today under the Committee suggested that the 1. Date of Issue of tender Notice 07-12-2016 Chairmanship of MLA, Bashir government must take steps for Ahmed Dar to examine the re - providing basic infrastructure 2. Period of downloading of bidding documents From 08 -12-2016 from 1000 Hrs to 21-12-2016 upto 1600 Hrs cruitment rules of Education like water supply, power and 3. Bid submission Start Date 10-12-2016 From 1000 Hrs Department. Legislators, road connectivity well before 4. Bid Submission End date 21-12-2016 to 1600 Hrs Mubarak Gul, Abdul Majeed construction of schools build - Larmi, Ch. Qamar Hussain and 5. Deadline for receiving the hard copy including 23-12-2016 upto 1300 Hrs in the office of the Executive Engineer PWD(R&B) ings. Director, School Original DD & EMD Const Div No.III Jammu Ranbir Singh Pathania attend - Education Jammu, Babila 6. Date & Time of opening of technical Bids (Online) 23-12-2016, 1400 Hrs in the office chamber of the Executive Engineer PWD(R&B) ed the meeting and gave their Rakwal, State Secretary JK suggestions to make the Const Div No.III Jammu Education Department. The ment should provide compen - BOSE Veena Pandita, State Education Department more ef - 7. Date & time of opening of Financial Bids ( Online) To be notified separately Committee suggested that the sation to land owners for con - Project Director SSA/RMSA, fective and result oriented. recruitment policy of the de - struction of school buildings. Saugat Biswas, besides senior (Er. Rajesh Kumar bhagat) Threadbare discussions were partment for teachers and lec - The Committee stressed upon officers of concerned depart - Executive Engineer held to examine the rules, regu - DIp/J-7098 pWD (R&b) Const. Div. No. III turers should be transparent. It the concerned officers to take ment and Assembly Secretariat lations and by-rules etc of dated: 8-12-16 Jammu also suggested that the depart - necessary steps for releasing were present on the occasion. Glimpses of Future 6 JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 9, 2016 Edit/OpiniOn Glimpses of Future Guardians of federalism By : k. Venkataramanan common taxation system that was seen by Close liquor vends on Highways The AIADMK and the DMK have a Jayalalithaa as a serious compromise of shared legacy of social reform, commit - federalism. After about two decades of de - pendence on regional parties for support, oad accidents due to drunken driving is a matter of great ment to State autonomy and fiscal feder - alism. In this phase of centralisation, they the Centre now is being manned by a concern. But successive governments have done noth- need to forge a political culture to cooper - regime which has its own majority in the ing in this regard. Estimated over 1.5 lakh fatalities oc- ate on key issues . It is not easy to fill the Lok Sabha and is in a position to assert it - R self. A common market and a common po - r due to drunken driving accidents on roads. It has seen in the vacuum caused by the departure of a pop - cu ular and charismatic leader. However, litical economy are emerging. The char - past that when governments fail on their parts, courts have this vacuum is not a permanent state. If acter of the Upper House as a chamber that represents the interests of the States come forward in the rescue of people and have given verdicts personalities of equal or even slightly less stature are unavailable, significant polit - has already undergone a change with the for the betterment of the people of this country. This time also ical space opens up for other players, electoral system that now allows one to Supreme Court has come to the rescue of the people as far as the principally political rivals or those of a represent a State that is not one’s home turf. There are voices advocating issue of deaths due to drunken driving on National Highways similar ideological persuasion, to capi - talise on the situation. Or, as a temporary Constitution amendments to curtail the across India. Several pleas have been filed in the Supreme phenomenon, pretenders claiming to be role of the Rajya Sabha in enacting legis - sale of liquor alongside national true legatees of the departed leader, or lation. The emerging dynamic in Centre- Court seeking direction to ban State relations is unquestionably going to s shown concern over 1.5 lakh fa- those claiming to espouse the same caus - highways. Supreme Court ha es as her, could emerge as key players. third stint. On two earlier occasions, he now, the question of succession or the be a new order. States will be under great talities that took place every year in road accidents and has said Bargaining power with the Centre In saw himself as a a stand-in until availability of an electoral alternative is pressure to conform to a national narra - tive, lest they be seen as derailing an that court may consider the closure of liquor vends on national Tamil Nadu, the unexpected demise of Jayalalithaa got rid of her legal disability not an issue. What matters in the after - Jayalalithaa hardly six months into her to hold office. However, this time, it is a math of Jayalalithaa’s departure from the emerging national consensus or institu - and State highways across the nation and removal of signages fourth substantive term as Chief Minister substantive innings. He cannot afford to scene is the ideological and political chal - tional framework. It is here that the need indicating their lacation. The apex court, has reserved the ver- seems to have created such a vacuum. display the reticence of a substitute. It lenge faced by a State that has repeatedly for a strong political personality helming was, of course, inevitable that someone elected regional parties to power for near - the States assumes significance. This dict on a bench of pleas seeking a direction to amend excise laws There is no second-line leadership, none with a stature even remotely akin to hers who is familiar and reliable and has been ly half a century. The principal challenge need not immediately conjure up the im - to ensure that no liquor is sold alongside highways, came down within her All India Anna Dravida the second in command in her Cabinet lies in retaining their relevance in the na - age of an angry Mamata Banerjee or an acerbic Arvind Kejriwal hurling accusa - heavily on the government for seeking relaxation and permit- Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). has been sworn in her successor. Waiting tional scheme of things and their bargain - in the wings is the principal opposition ing power with the Centre. This is an era tions at the Centre. On the contrary, there es and However, the question of filling the vacu - ting liquor shops near highways if they are "elevated" on um is only academic as O. Panneerselvam party with a sizeable presence in the of a return to centralisation. The econo - are, and ought to be, Chief Ministers who the vend are under or near it. State Governments have given has become Chief Minister, this being his Legislative Assembly. Therefore, right my is on the verge of being united by a Guardians on PAGE 7 number of licences, because liquor lobby is so powerful. appy, the excise Everyone is happy. The excise department is h scious criteria’ approach should help peo - ministers are happy and the state governments are also happy ple get over break-ups more easily. If, for that they are making money. If a person dies due to this, you Move on there’s life ahead’ Not always instance, there is a falling apart, the per - son can simply say to himself (or herself): give Rs one or 1.5 lakh. That is it. Government shall take a stand By : rajeSh Singh mance, that depict the challenges of rela - perts hold — why people get attracted to ‘Oh, I bungled. This one had actually not which is helpful for the society. State governments shall re- It's hard for a to digest tionships and how to eventually triumph each other in the first place. And that rea - met the criteria I had in my subconscious in them, not be able to replicate that suc - son is a set of criteria embedded in a per - member their constitutional obligation to prohibit liquor sale. the tragedy of failed relationships. How mind. I must now look for another with can a film-maker, who has millions of peo - cess in his real life? son’s mind and which works subcon - greater care and due diligence.’ This is a The Governments are speaking the langauge of liquor ven- ple glued to their seats with films that At a recent media interaction, Karan sciously when that person is taking the scientific approach, a rational one, that dors... Is this your endeavour to seek prohibition the court has ooze love, not be able to replicate it in his Johar revealed that he had had three first baby steps in a relationship. The sub - has less to do with the heart and more “epic failed” relationships. He noted, “I conscious mind wants a certain kind of with the mind. It makes ‘moving on’ easi - . The Government must do something for the general pub- real, glamorous life? Failure in love (or in said any other kind of relationship), is a great feel very sad that love has always been a person with a certain set of qualities er. Except that relationships, whatever lic. The Court has expressed unhappiness over inaction by var- leveller. It can bring an anonymous strug - failure in my life.” Perhaps it is this sad - these could be physical or intellectual or experts may say, are driven by the heart ness that drives him to make the films he simply attitudinal. If even some of these ious states in removing liquor shops alongside roads which gling daily-wage earner and a super-suc - and not the mind. That makes the situa - cessful Karan Johar on the same page, has made, in a bid to seek relief in reel-life are tick-marked in their boxes, the rela - tion more complicated. This is not to say give rise to drunken driving and consequential fatalities. make the two feel similar pain and ex - successes in love. He tried very hard dur - tionship develops. This is true of any deep that people don’t move on. Many do, but Revenue generation cannot be a valid reason for a state or a press the same sentiments. Perhaps it’s ing the candid conversation to analyse relationship, friendships too. How then is not always because they made a deter - the situation. He wondered, “Either I it that the person who seems to conform to Union territory to give licence for liquor shops on highways easier for the commoner to manage the mined bid to do so but because they had no hurt because this would be just one of the choose the wrong person or I think no end these parameters, is later found to be the option except to be carried away by the and the authorities should adopt a positive attitude to remove many others, besides the humiliation that of myself in that situation.” He also de - ‘wrong one’? This is where the folly of the flow of life. But always the hurt and pain bunked the belief that simply because he heart comes in. It is possible that one goes the menace. The Centre is also doing nothing concrete. comes with paucity of money, loss of of the past gets manifested in some form has had a glorious professional career, it ahead in a relationship knowing that the or the other in later years. Legendary ying that the liquor shops on the livelihood, frequent quarrels with com - Government of India is now sa muters in over-crowded public trans - ought to have been easy for him to get the chosen person is the wrong one, but hop - composer Khayyam once narrated an in - national and state highways should be removed. For the last 10 ports, threat to disconnect electricity con - love he desired. The ‘in your position you ing that time will set that anomaly right. cident when he had been approached to can find anyone’ argument, he said, sim - Over a period of time, the emotional in - years, nothing has happened and that is why court has stepped nection for non-payment of dues etc, that give music to the film, Kabhi Kabhi. In a he or she faces in life. ply did not hold true at least it did not, for vestment grows so high that it becomes radio talk, he said lyricist Sahir in. Government must take some stringent action in this regard It’s harder for a Karan Johar to digest him. The ‘wrong person’ explanation is an near impossible to cut short the losses and Ludhianvi, when asked by Khayyam and order closure of liquor vends on all National Highways the tragedy. After all, how can a film-mak - interesting one, and is most often offered exit. The end result is disaster, as Karan what the film was about, had told him: er, who has millions of people glued to to explain the loss. It militates in some Johar has encountered, not once but “Well, it’s my life story.” The song penned across the nation in the interest of people of this country. ways against the core reason — which ex - thrice. In a clinical sense, the ‘subcon - their seats with his films that ooze ro - Move on there’s on PAGE 7 Overhauling defence babudom Relevance of Parliament By : B k ChanDraShekar By : Deepak Sinha the Chinese will find difficult to scale. The cess. Its duplicity in Afghanistan has howev - ly to, given the fact, these are very high risk DEMONETISATION AND MODI spate of attacks in the recent past at er, thrown the veil off its machinations, and operations with extremely limited margins By now, the multi-faceted failures and misadventures of Apart from bringing an immediate insti - Pathankot, Uri, and now, Nagrota, aimed the international community has, with few for error. The Nagrota incident must be un - demonetisation are well known. That the BJP spokespersons tutional change, the establishment needs to specifically at military establishments ,is a exceptions, become increasingly suspicious derstood in its correct perspective, and we and top guns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi included, are change its mindset. If technology and state- classic example of this strategy at work. of its actions, especially the linkages of the must remind ourselves that administrative demonstrably defensive and consequently more aggressive, is not quite realised is the de- of-art measures are to be given primacy of By using low-level religious zealots with military establishment with terror groups. locations, such as the one attacked, which even offensive, is visible. What valued status of nation’s Parliament – the centre piece of the place in our military doctrine, a drastic re - rudimentary weapons training to carry out Furthermore, the trans-border raid post-Uri, are in the rear tend to be vulnerable. It is just Constitution of India. The BJP manifesto for the 2014 Lok duction in the size of our forces is also re - suicide attacks, against military outposts is and punitive fire-assaults along the Line of not feasible to provide the quantum of troops Sabha elections promised: ‘Good Governance: Transparent, quired. It is accepted conventional wisdom a win-win situation, whichever way the op - Control, have to some extent made it plain, actually required to provide fool-proof secu - Effective, Involving and Encouraging, and open Government the world over, ever since well-known mili - eration pans out. If it succeeds, as it did in that the Indian Government will not suc - rity to all such establishments. Moreover, if and Accountable Administration’. So, both good governance tary theorist, Carl Von Clausewitz, first ar - Uri, or is even partially successful, as it was cumb to either the consequences of escala - technical assets are available and used, they and accountability were promised. ‘Governance’ directs our ticulated the aphorism in the late 18th centu - at Pathankot, and in Nagrota, the Army is tion or nuclear blackmail. Therefore, our too have severe limitations, and can be cir - attention, among other features, to theprocessof decision ry that “war is a continuation of politics by shown up in bad light; doubts are created as Government has little choice but to continue cumvented. However, whatever be the justi - making. In the case of demonetisation, however, since the other means”. In 2004, however, it was the to its quality of training, motivation and with its policy of punitive use of controlled fications advanced by the Army, and the con - prime minister asserted the need of secrecy, the desirability Chinese, who turned this theory on its head abilities, and, worst of all, it is bound to be af - force, including, trans-border covert opera - ditions within the other services, is unlikely for information on the ‘process’ factor need not be pursued. by publishing their concept of ‘Three flicted with a loss of self-belief, and lowered tions, along with focused pro-active diplo - to be any different, they are squarely to ‘Accountability’ is a different matter. The prime minister has Warfares’ which integrates the use of psy - morale. If on the other hand, the operation matic measures. blame for lapses that have occurred over the been surprisingly emotional (‘will risk my life’) - with tears in chological, media and legal warfare in peace- fails, as it did at Pampore, the last time The more important, and serious issues past year or two. It isn’t as if our forces are his eyes on a couple of occasions – in stating that he took the time to achieve their strategic objectives, around, the loss is of a few semi-trained foot pertain to the existing state of our defence es - confronting some new tactics evolved by ter - decision to demonetise on behalf of the nation and that he without having to resort to violent con - soldiers whose exploits can still be inflated tablishment. Without undertaking a com - ror groups, we have faced, and dealt with far would take the issue of black money to its logical conclusion, frontation. As the leading thinker on this and exploited for the cause through social plete overhaul of this gargantuan establish - worse over the years. However, brave and implying that he is responsible and accountable for his deci- subject, Stefan Halper of Cambridge media to incite and gain followers by ped - ment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi can committed our officers, and men have been, sion. Who should the PM be accountable to and in which fo- University states “it is a dynamic three di - dling a false narrative of martyrdom and sac - rest assured, that all his bellicosity, and and we have seen such great sacrifice yet rum, is an issue that has paralysed Parliament ever since the mensional war-fighting process, that consti - rifice. In any event, the Pakistan state and bravado will have little meaning. He may be again, there is a need to face the fact that our monsoon session began on November 16. Since he chose not to tutes war by other means”. the Army remains untouched, and blame - tempted to avoid drastic reforms by increas - units must accept responsibility for their un - announce the decision in Parliament, Modi believes that he is However, one must grant the Pakistani less, thereby avoiding international oppro - ing his reliance on trans-border raids to tar - due complacency, non-adherence to stan - not obliged to initiate or partake in the debate in the House. military leadership full points for having brium. This is the very reason why this strat - get terrorist launch pads, and bases, but that dard operating procedures, outdated tactics, True, the PM cannot be technically faulted on his promise, taken this concept to greater heights, with egy has been employed by Pakistan ever can only end in further embarrassment, if and a visible lack of motivation. While there but it is equally reasonable to argue that a fundamentally im- portant policy decision adversely affecting the common man’s the added use of proxy combatants that even since the 1990s with varying degrees of suc - one of those operations go wrong, as it is like - Overhauling on PAGE 7 daily transactions deserved to be announced in Parliament that was meeting barely eight days later. That would have re- newed Modi’s reverence of Parliament that he chose to display when he got down on his knees, as one would at a temple, at Parliament’s entrance as the PM–elect. He would have sent The drylands are no wastelands out a clear message to sycophants in all parties including his that while the BJP and the Parivar have conceded that he is By : kota Sriraj amount of moisture in the soil, in a natural 144 million hectares are arable land, of this 94 thereby raise the economic status of farmers, everything, he nevertheless accepts his own accountability to o as to assist in optimum production of million hectares falling under 128 districts thus helping in poverty alleviation. Dryland Parliament. Don’t forget the BJP’s tongue-in-cheek declara- The Government must increase aware- mode s d grains in a sustained manner. Successful have been recognised as dryland farming ar- farming also holds immense significance espe- tion in its 2014 manifesto that “the only epic of a Government ness about the environment-friendly aspects foo plementation of dryland farming methods eas. Inspite of nearly 70 per cent of the cultivat- cially in the context of fluctuating food grain should be India’s constitution”! I spoke above of Modi’s re- of dryland farming, among the farmers, and its im production, and expanding population in our fusal to be accountable to Parliament as being technically de- potential to combat climate change. Dryland country. The Government must increase the fensible. But a far more critical value in the concept of parlia- farming has the ability to rehabilitate degrad- awareness amongst the farmer community of mentary democracy is that of propriety. The presiding offi- ed land. Dryland farming is charecterised by the environment friendly aspects of dryland cers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have held, following the scarcity of water, and relies entirely on natu- farming, and its potential to combat climate practice in the UK House of Commons, in a large number of ral rainfall. Moreover, it does not include the change, besides the ability to rehabilitate de- cases that “courtesy demanded that all important announce- usage of conventional methods, and tech- graded lands. A robust dryland farming poli- ments on matters of public interest or policy statements niques of irrigation. This makes dryland farm- cy, and equally effective implementation can should first be mentioned in the House”, in particular, when ing a very challenging proposition. Drylands not only improve food security , but also help Parliament was sitting. A point worth the mention is that the cover up to 41.3 per cent of the earth’s land sur- in improving the nutrition levels. The policy PM is elected in the same manner as any other member of face, and are complex, evolving structures can also help the farmers to have better access Parliament; his party elects him as leader of the majority par- whose characteristics and dynamic proper- to drylands, with suitable technologies to in- liamentary party; he forms a cabinet; it formulates policies ties depend on many interrelated links be- crease the productivity. This in turn can lead which are debated and approved in the House. The cabinet, in- tween climate, soil and vegetation. The United to improvement in income levels of house- cluding the PM, is thus accountable to the House. This is what Nations Environment Program (UNEP) clas- holds, and communities. Despite their impor- distinguishes parliamentary democracy from a directly elect- sifies drylands as tropical and temperate areas tance, and potential to effectively address food ed Presidential system where he/she is not accountable to with an aridity index of less than 0.65. With security, drylands are under threat across the Parliament and thus it will not be a forum for debate. nearly 72 per cent of world’s drylands existing world as they are being degraded through a Modi’s “I won’t debate in Parliament” stand is further im- in developing countries, the livelihoods, food complex combination of climatic pressures paired by his serious and self-righteous charge that the oppo- security, and wellbeing of nearly two billion such as decreasing rainfall, and evaporation sition parties were howling because they were not given time people, in these countries depend highly on of water, and human stresses, such as unsus- to manoeuvre their unaccounted cash. Meanwhile, what of nurturing, and developing dryland biodiversi- can have effective environmental benefits by ed area being under dryland farming, yet it ac- tainable farming techniques, mining, and propriety? The charge against the opposition conveniently ty. Dryland biodiversity is of central impor- slowing down climate change, through carbon counts only for 42 per cent of the food grains overgrazing. Additionally, increasing prob- implied that the BJP itself did not need to manoeuvre their tance, as it is instrumental in ensuring sus- sequestration, and species conservation. produced. These conditions not only show the lems of water scarcity, coupled with erosion of cash and stocks. Just as well, I believe that our PM avoided a tainable development along with providing According to a report by the UN’s apathy of the authorities towards improving topsoil, is resulting in an alarming conse- debate. It was evident, after just four days down the line from significant global economic values, through International Fund for Agricultural the productivity of dryland agriculture, but al- quence of desertification, that is expanding November 8, that demonetisation had let loose chaos in the the provision of ecosystem services, and biodi- Development (IFAD), drylands play a crucial so demonstrates the low priority accorded to with serious human, and environmental con- large (rural areas and) unorganised sectors suggesting a ma- versity products. Ideal dryland agriculture role in buffering the negative impacts of cli- dryland farming research by agricultural sci- sequences. According to the United Nations jor deficit of duedeliberationprior to the theatrical announce- practices that confirm to the best in the world, mate change, land degradation, and drought, entists. With nearly 75 per cent of the farmers Convention to Combat Desertification (UNC- ment. The PM lost out on the benefits of: careful considera- can elicit maximum output in the form of farm besides proving to be a compelling solution for engaged in dryland agriculture being small, CD), desertification and degradation could be tion, consultation by reaching out, and crucially, avoiding produce with minimum inputs. Dryland farm- ensuring global food security. The total land and marginal, it is crucial for the Government costing developing countries up to eight per over–hasty decision. His advisors failed to spot problematic ing essentially needs an efficient system of cul- area of India is 329 million hectares, of which to improve dryland-farming efficiency, and cent of their gross domestic product a year. points in the economy and society as a result of demonetisa- tivation, which is able to conserve maximum Glimpses of Future 7 JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 09 , 2016 nAtiOnAL BJP Dares To Speak Venkaiah Naidu slams opposition for Conferment Of Power In 'High Command' On Demonetization In Parliament protests over NEW DELHI Dec 08 : demonetisation Breach Of Trust: Cyrus Mistry Accusing Rahul Gandhi of levelling base - NEW DELHI, DEC 08 :PTI NEW DELHI Dec 08 : PTI sions, particularly if deci - less allegations against Union Minister M sions they take could indi - the government to grab Hitting out at Ratan Venkaiah Naidu has hit out rectly give them personal headlines, BJP today Tata, ousted chairman of the opposition for observing a benefits."He also alleged dared him to speak on Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry to - ‘Black Day’ today to mark one that Ratan Tata and former demonetization in day said conferment of all de - month of demonetisation, say - vice-chairman of Tata Sons Parliament.Attacking cision-making power in one ing they are actually observ - N A Soonawala dictated the the Congress Vice man or a "high command" is trustee-nominated directors ing “Black Money Support unethical, improper and President, the ruling Day“. “Our opponents partic - as to how Tata Sons should party said on the one breach of trust.Mistry, in his conduct itself."They inter - ularly the Congress I am told representation to sharehold - hand he claims to speak are observing a Black Day. I preted the Articles of about the interests of the ers contesting his removal Association to mean that say what they are observing is as the director of Tata common man but on the a ’Black Money Support Day’ they could call for informa - other hand Congress Consultancy Services, said tion and seek discussions on “Dharna by opposition parties future of the Tata Group lies was stalling Parliament near Gandhi statute in any subject they considered for three weeks and in how the trustees govern material. In the view of these Parliament premises is a big the Tata Trusts. "Trustees wasting public money ‘tamasha’ and an insult to the trustees, the board of Tata spent on running are required to discharge Sons was answerable to Father of Nation,” Naidu their fiduciary duties by ap - it.Congress ran way said.Opposition parties are them and through the plying their minds to mat - from discussion in observing ‘Black Day’ today to trustee-nominated direc - ters before them, question - Parliament when it was ing his "foolish decision", a not want Modi to take develop - mark completion of a month of tors, they could not only call ing, testing, debating, check - in power and it is doing the reference to demonetization, mental measures for the poor the demonetisation an - for such information but al - ing and balancing. same now when it is in the op - has "devastated" the coun - and farmers, he said, adding nouncement. As part of the so dictate what decisions The conferment of all de - position, BJP National try.Earlier also, the Congress that the Prime Minister's fight protests, the opposition lead - must be taken by Tata Sons," cision making power in one Secretary Shrikant Sharma leader had targeted Modi over is not against some political ers also held a dharna at he said. man or a high command alleged. "His (Rahul's) charges demonetization, accusing him parties or persons but against Gandhi statue in Parliament Mistry added that he among them is unethical, against the Modi government of practising TRP politics and corruption. premises. The minister ob - "did not join the Tata Group improper and a breach of are borne out of his incompe - said the country has suffered "When 2G, coal block allo - served that praise has poured to craft a personal image for trust," he said. tence and arrogance. He is damage due to his "vanity and cation and CWG scams hap - in from abroad as well on the myself", but was determined He further said: "It is competing with Arvind incompetence".Sharma hit pened during the UPA govern - demonetisation decision. “I to make the "Tata Group critical that serious deci - Kejriwal in TRP politics by out at Rahul, saying he was ment, BJP wanted debate in don’t understand why some stronger and resilient to en - sions of severe magnitude levelling baseless charges on rattled by Modi's offensive Parliament but Congress ran people are observing black dure future challenges".On and consequence are not tak - almost daily basis. He is doing against black money and cor - away from it. day. I can’t understand,” he November 10, Tata Sons re - en whimsically, without so merely for headlines. He ruption as they are rooted in It continues to avoid a de - added. While Congress lead - moved Mistry as chairman much thought, or for unstat - should instead speak in the opposition party's culture bate even in opposition. It ers are gathering near the of India's largest software ed collateral objectives. It is Parliament not outside," and said the Congress leader's committed scams worth 12 Gandhi statue in the services firm, Tata necessary to have a strong Sharma said.He was reacting allegations highlight his lakh crore and is rattled by the Parliament, the party was Consultancy Services (TCS). method of checks and bal - after Rahul attacked Prime "mental Modi government's actions," “moving away” from the spir - Tata Sons holds a 73.26 per ances in the trustees' deci - Minister Narendra Modi, say - bankruptcy".Congress does he claimed. it of the Mahatma, he said . cent stake in TCS. A month on, cash 77 Persons Died Of Grief, Shock Over CONTN. FROM PAGE 6 crunch continues to Jaya's Demise: AIADMK Guardians ...... haunt biz in Bengal argue for their States and their interests in a rational and rea - was made public. CHENNAI Dec 08 : PTI September 22 hospitalisation or the cardiac ar - sonable manner, and articulate genuine problems arising from The atmosphere was thick with speculation that a Union Kolkata, Dec 8 : (PTI) rest she had suffered on December 4, a day be - Ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu today said questions that impinge on the federal features of the Constitution. Minister had expressed the Centre’s opinion on who it favoured as Cash supply might have fore passing away. The role Jayalalithaa played Jayalalithaa was undoubtedly one a successor, a subject that is surely not in the Union government’s a total of 77 persons died of grief and shock over The party also released the list of 77 dead improved marginally and its supremo and late Chief Minister J such leader. She vigorously questioned the impact of the introduc - domain. If this is true, it could be an indication of what is to come: queues might have shortened persons, who hailed from different parts of the Jayalalithaa's illness and subsequent death, tion of the Goods and Services Tax on the taxation and fiscal pow - the Centre or its representatives actively guiding the State gov - a bit in front of banks and state.AIADMK expressed grief and sympathies and announced a sum of Rs 3 lakh each to their ers of the States and the composition of the GST Council. She has ernment in its functioning. BJP continues its search for allies in ATMs, but economic activity with their families and announced a sum of Rs families as relief.It also announced Rs 50,000 voiced similar opposition to the National Counter Terrorism Tamil Nadu . The Bharatiya Janata Party is undoubtedly justified at the retail level is still far 3 lakh each as family welfare fund. for a party functionary who allegedly attempt - Centre, and had reservations about implementing the National in looking for political space in Tamil Nadu. However, this should from normal after the passage Further, the party will also bear the med - Food Security Act and joining UDAY or the Ujwal DISCOM be achieved by overt political activity rather than the use of the ed self-immolation and a similar amount to an - ical expenses of the AIADMK functionary from of a month since demonetisa - Assurance Yojna in the power sector. During her prolonged hospi - Centre’s power to bear down on the State administration. Both the other person who cut his finger off following Puthukoorapettai in Cuddalore district who tion took effect from talisation of over two months, the State government decided to regional party and the national party are free to forge a formal or Jayalalithaas's demise on Dec 5. had attempted self-immolation following November 8 midnight. join the power sector scheme as well as implement the food securi - informal alliance, but the State cannot afford to lose its independ - Retailers and kirana stores "77 persons have died of grief and shock af - Jayalalithaa's illness, it said.Similarly, Makali ty law. This is not to suggest that Jayalalithaa would not have ent voice, and it is the AIADMK’s duty to dispel the impression have complained of declining ter having to come to know of honourable of Ugayanur in Tirupur district had chopped shown accommodation with the Centre, as she has since 1991 em - that it may be arm-twisted or pressured into submission on any sales and the situation has on - Amma's illness and death," an AIADMK re - off his finger after coming to know of braced the positive aspects of economic reforms. However, these significant question. The ruling party in the State is now particu - ly worsened instead of becom - lease said tonight.Meanwhile, a central intelli - Jayalalithaa's passing away and the party will two examples show that those running the administration in her larly vulnerable to the charge that the Sasikala family is an extra- ing better with no clue yet gence estimate has put the toll at 30 besides bear his treatment cost too, the release when it will be business as four suicide attempts.The AIADMK release did said.AIADMK also announced relief of Rs absence are likely to be seen as being more amenable to Central constitutional power centre. Avoiding this impression is in the usual . not specify whether the illness referred to her 50,000 to each of the two persons. pressure.In the last two months and more of Jayalalithaa’s hospi - hands of Mr. Panneerselvam’s ministry. Causes peculiar to Tamil talisation, a visible phenomenon was the gradual effacement of Nadu A notable feature after Jayalalithaa’s demise is the manner the State administration. The Tamil Nadu government appeared in which leaders of the opposition Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to have no presence or voice in the scheme of things, as none in the (DMK) joined the ruling party supporters and the public in paying Cabinet or the bureaucracy stepped forward to give an official up - homage to her. No one can doubt that the level of personal animos - date on her health, or utter a word of reassurance to the public. In ity between Jayalalithaa and DMK leader M. Karunanidhi played the couple of days after Jayalalithaa suffered a cardiac arrest, the a serious role in the State’s political culture lacking the sort of administration became completely invisible, as the spectre of a bonhomie seen between rival party leaders in other parts of the law and order situation among the restive party cadre arose. It country. With the former’s departure and the impending emer - was left to the Centre to step in by asking the Governor to rush to gence of the next generation in the DMK, there is a clear opportu - the State and inquire about her health status. Updates were given nity to usher in a new political culture marked by cooperation on and rumours were scotched only by the hospital. The Centre hint - key issues. Both the AIADMK and the DMK have a shared legacy ed that its forces were ready to assist in the event of a need, but of social reform, commitment to State autonomy and fiscal feder - none in the State government either said it would manage the situ - alism, and the vigorous espousal of causes peculiar to Tamil Nadu ation on its own or that it would ask for help, if needed. Of course, such as backward class reservation and the abolition of entrance the administration and the police were quietly doing their job, but tests. They would be better off, as would the State be, if they dealt the political executive was unfortunately silent. Ultimately, it with these matters jointly, shedding the vexed propensity of the was after the hospital announced her death that the ruling party’s past to look for opportunities to score political points over each decision to elect Mr. Panneerselvam as its leader in the legislature other. Move on there’s ...... by Sahir (“Main pal do pal ka shayir hoon, pal do pal mere ka - penned: “Chaand tanha hai, aasmaan tanha, dil mila hai, kahan hani hai…”), reflected his personal trauma. Another lyricist, kahan tanha/ Humsafar koi gar mile bhi kahin, dono chalte rahey Gulshan Bawra (real name, Gulshan Kumar Mehta) , had been tanha tanha..) One wonders, though, what happened to the ‘sub - roundly rejected by his lady love because he was not of sound fi - conscious criteria’ approach. would have realised nancial means. Heart-broken, he later vented his emotion in the straightaway that Kamal Amrohi did not meet any of the stipula - song, “Chaandi ki deewar na todi, pyar bhara dil tod diya…” tions that needed to be tick-marked. Moreover, she had been Speaking of films, Dev Anand moved on after the failed Suraiyya warned by her well-wishers against entering into the rash al - episode; Dilip Kumar moved on after the fiasco. But liance. But she was consumed by a desire that brooked no reason. not everybody moves on. One of the country’s (arguably also one A year after the marriage, it did seem she had, after all, made the Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi arrives on cycle during the winter session at Parliament, in New Delhi. of the world’s) most brilliant film-makers, Guru Dutt, shattered right choice. She had then written, “I am still the happiest person by the failed relationship with , became a in the world because the man I have married is still the ideal man I wreck. Eventually he ended his life. We have his films, such as loved before.” Things began to fall apart soon thereafter, and the Pyasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool, that continue to remind us of the tor - ‘ideal’ man and the love became metaphors for tragedy. Meena Triple Talaq 'Cruel' And 'Most Demeaning', Says Allahabad HC ment that he went through. Film star Meena Kumari is another Kumari could never recover from the trauma and passed away, as example. Her wedding to a much-married Kamal Amrohi (film- tragically as she had lived her life. What then should be done with ALLAHABAD Dec 08 : a large section of citizens, in she remains faithful and obe - said, adding, "What is disturb - maker), and the troublesome relationship thereafter broke her this vexatious issue of relationships that trouble people? The sim - particular women, cannot be dient to him", the court said in ing is that the instrument of completely. She had always been emotionally fragile and her ple answer is: Nothing. Human life is defined by relationships, Observing that the judi - left to be governed by archaic an order dated November instant divorce (triple talaq) quest for emotional security, which seemed unending, sapped her failed or successful ones. As Friedrich Nietzsche said: “There is cial conscience is "disturbed", customs and social practice 5."The Islamic law gives to the has been used for ulterior pur - of all desire to live. Her angst is evident in the following lines she always some madness in love. the Allahabad High Court has under the garb of personal law man primarily the faculty of pose (by the man) for divorc - held that triple talaq is "cruel" purportedly having dissolving the marriage, if the ing his wife....First petitioner and raised a question whether sanction", the court ob - wife, by her indocility or her (the woman) left her family Relevance ...... the Muslim Personal law served."India is a nation in bad character, renders the and joined the company of the points in the economy and society as a result of demonetisa- sponded to PM’s questions. could be amended to alleviate the making, geographical married life unhappy; but in second petitioner and conse - tion. Twenty notifications The 20 notifications so far extending The question is: how valid is the survey itself? Most wer the sufferings of Muslim boundaries alone do not de - the absence of serious rea - quently the second petitioner e the dates for exchange of notes, tightening withdrawal of cash, leading or loaded questions and some were far too vague. Th women.Coming down heavily fine a nation. It is to be ad - sons, no man can justify a di - decided to get rid of his first e relief to farmers, despatch of ‘war teams’ of officers to the rural question, ‘does black money exist?’ has confused people. Is mon on the practice, the court has judged, amongst others, on vorce, either in the eye of reli - wife". - areas to identify immediate needs of credit to cooperative banks ey ‘saved’ by women at home, but not deposited or reported held that this form of "instant the parameter of overall hu - gion or the law", the court "The question which dis - , and so on, are testimony to the deficit of deliberation, anticipa - ‘black’? ‘Do you think the evil of corruption and black mone divorce" is "most demeaning" man development and how said.Read also: Why Did turbs the court is - should y tion and planning. Such “on-the-job-learning” is an inexcusable needs to be fought?’ squeezes two questions into one as if the tw which "impedes and drags the society treats its women; Allahabad HC Have To Muslim wives suffer this o luxury when crores of people are visibly suffering. We may not concepts are the same. Likewise, what the respondent thinks o India from becoming a na - leaving such a large popula - Restate Triple Talaq tyranny for all times? Should f be in a vicious circle but the government, caught in a vortex of the “government’s efforts” becomes, in the next question, “Mod tion". "The question which tion to the whims and fancies Unconstitutional? The court their personal law remain so i blanks and gaps, is compelled to improvise everyday on its ad - government’s efforts” and so on. A genuine survey or referen disturbs the court is - should of a personal law which per - made the observations while cruel towards these unfortu - - ministration of demonetisation. No wonder, the PM’s advisors dum should be designed and implemented by an independent au Muslim wives suffer this petuates gender inequality dismissing the petition of nate wives? Whether the per - - grabbed the only oxygen mask they readily found in the form of thority, and not by those in the government, so that question tyranny for all times? Should and is regressive, is not in the Hina, a 23-year-old woman, sonal law can be amended s “PM’s App” to conduct what they called a ‘survey’ or ‘referen - leading people to give desired answers are not asked. The Mod their personal law remain so interest of the society and the and her husband who was 30 suitably to alleviate their suf - i dum’, another instance of direct reach with citizens by bypass - App survey may also provide opportunities for others to pla cruel towards these unfortu - country. It impedes and drags years her senior and had mar - ferings? The judicial con - y ing parliament. The PMO claimed that 10 lakh people had re - havoc with so-called ‘public opinion’. nate wives? Whether the per - India from becoming a na - ried her "after effecting triple science is disturbed at this sonal law can be amended tion", the court remarked. The talaq to his wife".The couple monstrosity", the court noted suitably to alleviate their suf - court observed that "divorce hailing from Bulandshahr with concern."Women cannot ferings? The judicial con - is permissible in Islam only in district in western Uttar remain at the mercy of the pa - Overhauling ...... science is disturbed at this case of extreme emergency. Pradesh had moved the court triarchal set up held under the is little doubt that the Army Chief will once again rush The immediate cause for this deterioration is, unfortu - monstrosity", a single judge When all efforts for effecting a seeking a direction to the po - clutches of sundry clerics hav - bench of Justice Suneet down to study the issue first hand, there is also little that is like - nately, poor leadership, greatly accentuated by a fractured, reconciliation have failed, the lice and Hina's mother that ing their own interpretation ly to change. The study conducted by Lieutenant General and increasingly disgruntled officer cadre. That having been Kumar said in a judgement parties may proceed to a dis - they stop harassing the peti - of the holy Quran. Philip Campose (Retd) in the aftermath of the Pathankot fias - said, the real culprit has been the assaults on the military by an passed last month."Muslim solution of marriage by Talaq tioners and their safety and Personal laws, of any co, has been gathering dust till now. As per some reports, ac - uncaring and unethical political-bureaucratic nexus, that has law, as applied in India, has or by Khola"."The view that security be ensured.The community, cannot claim su - tion is now being belatedly taken to push its recommendations. greatly reduced the lure of the services among the young. With taken a course contrary to the the Muslim husband enjoys court, however, made it clear premacy over the rights spirit of what the Prophet or an arbitrary, unilateral pow - that it was not disputing the granted to the individuals by The truth however is that, these recommendations can only huge shortages in officer ranks within the Army and the Navy, the Holy Quran laid down and er to inflict instant divorce contention of the petitioner's the Constitution", the court treat the symptoms of the malaise. What is required is a com - coupled with lack of suitable volunteers in the officer ranks, the same misconception viti - does not accord with Islamic counsel that the couple "are held.Stating that it would "not plete transformation of the system including steps like ap - the Indian Military Academy is reportedly running at 50 per ates the law dealing with the injunctions.It is a popular fal - adults and are at liberty to like to say anything further pointing of a Chief of Defence Staff as a single point military ad - cent capacity, and the alarming spike in those opting for pre - wife's right to divorce", he lacy that a Muslim husband choose their own partner" and for the reason that the visor, establishment of joint theatre headquarters, and actual mature retirement, do not augur well for the establishment as said."The purpose of law in a enjoys, under the Quranic they "cannot be deprived of Supreme Court is seized of the integration of the military into the Ministry of Defence. Apart well. This lack of motivation, can only be further aggravated modern, secular state.... Is to Law, unbridled authority to their right to life and personal matter", the court added, from institutional changes, there is also a need for change in by attempts being made to force officers, and men to continue bring about social change. liquidate the marriage."The liberty" as per the fundamen - while dismissing the petition, mindsets within the military. If technology and state-of-the-art in service despite their unwillingness to do so. Modi would do The Muslim community com - whole Quran expressly for - tal rights enshrined in the that "the legality of the mar - equipment is to be given primacy of place in our doctrine, there well to tackle these problems at the earliest, instead of using prise a large percentage of bids a man to seek pretexts for Constitution."Nor difference riage/divorce and rights of should be little doubt that drastic reduction in the size of hyperbole, to draw focus away from the issues that need urgent Indian population, therefore, divorcing his wife, so long as in age is an issue", the court parties is kept open". forces, and organisational structures are unavoidable. remedial action. Glimpses of Future 8 JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 9 2016 WORLD v Global Brief v Five militants planning to free 6.2-magnitute HuJI leaders held in Bangladesh quake jolts China Dhaka December 8 director Mufti Mahmud HuJI in Bangladesh and his Khan told reporters. “They death sentence in a terror Five members of a were trying to regroup after case for attacking the banned Islamist extremist a long period of inactivity,” British envoy in Bangladesh group were on Thursday Khan was quoted as saying in 2004 that left three police - nabbed in Bangladesh as by bdnews24 online. He said men dead was upheld yester - they were regrouping in a the militants were planning day by the Supreme Court. bid to free their arrested attacks to free their arrested The ruling cleared the way leaders, a day after the leaders. The two suspects for Hannan’s execution and Supreme Court upheld the caught earlier – Tajul Islam the regrouping of the mili - death sentence of the outfit’s and Nazimuddin – had pis - tants could be a desperate at - chief. The five were mem - tols in their possession, tempt by the outfit to free the bers of Harkatul Jihad al Khan said adding that seven militant leader. HuJI is ac - Islami (HuJI) and were ar - gun magazines, 12 IEDs and cused of launching a series rested in separate opera - bomb-making materials of deadly blasts targeting a tions, police said. The elite Beijing Dec 8: were found in the hideout Christian church, an Rapid Action Battalion from the three were arrested Ahmadi Muslim mosque, A powerful 6.2-magnitute earth - (RAB) found bomb-making later. “Tajul Islam is HuJI’s and rallies of secular ac - quake, on Thursday, jolted China's materials from their three- chief coordinator in Dhaka. tivists. The US several years storey hideout in Hutubi County in northwest His name came up after the ago designated HuJi as a for - Chittagong. Three militants Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous arrest of HuJI leader Mufti eign terrorist organisation were arrested in the opera - Region, shaking buildings and Mainul Islam. Tajul has and “specially designated tion carried out on the lead been central to their organi - global terrorist.” Its involve - forcing evacuation of students provided by two militants from schools. The quake struck at sation attempts in ment is also suspected in arrested from another area Chittagong.” “Nazimuddin several bomb blasts in India. 1:15 PM (local time) in Changji city, in the southern port according to the China has close ties to HuJI leaders The militant hideout was city.“The five arrested in Mufti Hannan and Rouf who seen littered with jihadi Earthquake Networks Centre separate incidents are HuJI are in prison,” he said. Mufti books, ball bearings, wires (CENC). However, there was no re - A man surveys a damaged mosque after Wednesday's earthquake in Meureudu, Aceh province, Indonesia. members,” RAB media wing Abdul Hannan is the chief of and knives, the report said. port of casualties. The epicentre of the quake, located at 43.83 degrees north latitude and 86.35 degrees Breather for over east longitude, with a depth of 6 11 killed in northern km, was strongly felt in Urumqi, Saudi Arabia, Iran engaging in the regional capital, and other 24,000 illegal Indian places such as Ili and Shihezi in Myanmar rebel northern Xinjiang. Hutubi is about 100 km away from Urumqi. "The workers in Kuwait building was shaking and the lamp ‘proxy wars’: Boris Johnson KUWAIT CITY: DECEMBER 08 : clashes: state media in my home looked like falling down. The hooks of the window cur - No jail or fine if they re - Yangon December 8 London December 8 tain rang and the balcony door port to the Interior Ministry At least 11 people have died this month in northern opened because of the shake," Wang Britain’s foreign minister Boris for deportation or transfer of Myanmar in escalating clashes between security forces Guiqin, a resident who lives on the Johnson has accused Saudi Arabia and job visas. In a rare gesture, and armed insurgents that have undercut Aung San second floor of a building in Hutubi, Iran of “puppeteering” and engaging in the Kuwait government has Suu Kyi’s bid for peace. Thousands have fled their was quoted as saying by state-run “proxy wars” in the Middle East, a video stated it would not imprison homes in northern Shan state since the fighting erupted Xinhua news agency. Students reported today shows. In the clip, Johnson or penalise over 24,000 illegal in late November, with many crossing the border into were reportedly evacuated from tells a conference in Rome last week it was Indian workers if they report China. In response, Beijing has placed its military on to the Interior Ministry for de - schools in the affected areas. a “tragedy” that politicians in the region high alert, fearing the violence could once again spill in - portation or transfer of job were “twisting and abusing religion” to to its territory after several of its nationals were killed ISIS video shows visas. “We are lenient to - advance their political objectives. Such last year.The bodies of nine policemen killed by rebels wards Indian workers but public criticism of British ally Saudi on December 2 have been recovered, state-run Global kidnapped Briton have asked them to strictly Arabia was seen by some commentators New Light of Myanmar said Thursday. Two civilians follow the rules and regula - Cantlie alive in Mosul as a diplomatic blunder by Johnson, who were also reportedly killed in that incident. In total at tions. The Immigration De - has been in the job less than six least 30 soldiers, police, pro-government militia and Baghdad Dec 8: partment is ready to help months.His comments, filmed and posted civilians have died since the fighting began, according them in the deportation The Islamic State group has re - on the Guardian’s website, came as to a tally of state media figures. The clashes have deliv - process,” Major General Talal leased a video showing John British Prime Minister Theresa May re - ered a fresh blow to de facto leader Suu Kyi’s hopes of Ibrahim Marafie, who heads Cantlie, a British journalist kid - turned from a summit in Bahrain where forging a nationwide peace agreement to end decades of the department, told a group napped in Syria four years ago, she pledged to strengthen ties with Gulf “not enough big characters” willing to spokesman said. “Any suggestion to the bloody insurgencies rumbling along Myanmar’s bor - of Indian journalists, adding alive in the Iraqi city of Mosul. The states including Saudi Arabia. “There are “reach out beyond their Sunni or Shia” contrary is wrong and misinterpreting derlands. Suu Kyi prioritised tackling the simmering this was being done “in view propaganda video by the IS-affili - politicians who are twisting and abusing group. “That’s why you’ve got the Saudis, the facts.” Addressing a summit of the six- conflicts after her elected government took power earli - of good and strong ties with ated Amaq network shows an ema - religion and different strains of the same Iran, everybody, moving in and pup - nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in er this year, ending decades of military-backed rule.But India.” A million of them ciated Cantlie speaking in English religion in order to further their own po - peteering and playing proxy wars,” he Bahrain on Wednesday, May reaffirmed fighting in the northern states of Kachin and Shan, and there There are around one to the camera in the style of a news litical objectives,” Johnson told the Med 2 added. Britain’s foreign ministry stressed British support for traditional allies in million Indian workers in in the south in Karen, have cast a pall over her efforts report similar to previous videos conference.“That’s one of the biggest po - that Johnson had voiced support for the region and said Britain would help Kuwait, who contribute im - and any ceasefire is expected to take years to agree. in which he appeared. The footage litical problems in the whole region. And Saudi Arabia on the BBC’s Andrew Marr “push back against Iran’s aggressive re - mensely to the development of Myanmar’s army has also been carrying out a bloody was not dated but the destroyed the tragedy for me – and that’s why you Show on Sunday. “As the Foreign gional actions.” In a joint statement, GCC the country. Major General crackdown in the north of Rakhine state that has sent bridges seen behind Cantlie in the have these proxy wars being fought the Secretary made very clear on Sunday, we states and Britain agreed to a “strategic Marafie said there were mul - more than 20,000 from the Muslim Rohingya minority video suggest it was shot in recent whole time in that area – is that there’s not are allies with Saudi Arabia and support partnership” and said they “oppose and tiple reasons for the over - fleeing to Bangladesh. Analysts say the recent bout of weeks. The US-led coalition assist - strong enough leadership in the countries them in their efforts to secure their bor - will work together to counter Iran’s desta - stays. unrest in Shan threatens the second round of peace ing Iraq in its fight against IS has themselves.” Johnson said there were ders and protect their people,” a bilising activities”. talks she had scheduled for February and has strength - destroyed several bridges in cen - ened the role of the army, who still control key levers of tral Mosul over the past few weeks. power. Three of the rebel groups fighting in Shan — the Tens of thousands of Iraqi troops Arakan Army, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army backed by coalition warplanes on Russian spreading false Commander backs standing for (TNLA) and the Myanmar National Democratic October 17 launched a massive of - Alliance Army – have not been invited to the negotia - fensive on Mosul, the last major ur - propaganda, increasing tions. China-brokered talks between government nego - ban centre in Iraq still controlled national anthem at Pearl Harbour tiators and the groups reportedly broke down this week. by the jihadists. Cantlie was kid - But TNLA spokesman Colonel Tar Phone Kyaw said the napped along with fellow journal - cyber attacks: Germany Pearl Harbour December 8 groups were open to negotiations if the army wanted to ist James Foley while covering the US Pacific Command talk in good faith. “Our alliance from Northern Shan war in Syria in November 2012. Berlin December 8 nancial resources” to carry Commander Adm Harry Harris state will stand our ground and defend if they launch Foley then became the first of sev - out “disinformation” cam - says those who served during more attacks,” he told AFP. “But if they stop the fight - eral hostages to be slain by IS. Germany’s domestic paigns aimed at the ing, we welcome negotiations to find a solution.” intelligence agency on the attack on Pearl Harbour Media rights watchdog Reporters Russian-speaking commu - never failed to stand for the na - Without Borders has condemned Thursday said it had seen a nity in Germany, political striking increase in tional anthem. His remarks yes - Scandal-hit former French budget IS for its "cowardly" use of a movements, parties and terday at a ceremony marking Russian propaganda and other decision makers. The hostage in a forced role to promote the 75th anniversary of the disinformation campaigns goal of the effort was to minister sentenced for 3 years its propaganda. Japanese attack generated a aimed at destabilising spread uncertainty in soci - Paris Dec 8: lengthy standing ovation from Child predator who German society, and tar - ety, “to weaken or desta - the crowd, with people geted cyber attacks against bilise the Federal Republic Former French budget minister Jerome Cahuzac fled US is convicted political parties. “We see of Germany,” and to whistling and hooting. was sentenced, on Thursday to 3 years in prison in one aggressive and increased strengthen extremist Thousands gathered for the of the biggest political scandals of President Francois of rape in England cyber spying and cyber op - groups and parties, compli - event, held on a pier across the Hollande's government. A Paris court ruled that erations that could poten - cate the work of the federal harbour from where the USS Cahuzac was guilty of tax fraud and money-laundering Norristown Dec 8: tially endanger German government and influence Arizona sank during the 1941 at - tacks on military bases all took over the command in May for hiding his wealth in tax havens around the world. government officials, A child predator in Pennsylvania political dialogue. The tack. “You can bet that the men across Oahu, including right 2015. He had moved over from The court said Cahuzac committed irregularities "of members of parliament who vanished before his 2006 sen - agency said it had seen a and women we honour today here at Pearl Harbour.” In re - the US Pacific Fleet, which he an extraordinary and rare seriousness." Cahuzac, 64, and employees of demo - tencing was convicted “striking increase” in spea- and those who died that fateful who has also been banned from running for office for cratic parties,” Hans- cent months, San Francisco led since October 2013. In Wednesday in England of raping phishing attacks attrib - morning 75 years ago never took five years, can appeal the ruling and will remain free in Georg Maassen, head of the 49ers quarterback Colin February, Harris described a 13-year-old girl. Gerard uted to a Russian hacking a knee and never failed to stand domestic BfV intelligence Kaepernick and others have China’s militarisation of the the meantime. Cahuzac and his ex-wife Patricia Zalewski, 33, was sentenced in group APT 28, also known whenever they heard our na - agency, said in state - knelt through the national an - South China Sea as being “as Menard have acknowledged owning illegal foreign Lancashire to 12 years in jail, the as “Fancy Bear” or tional anthem being played,” them to protest police brutality certain as a traffic jam” in bank accounts for two decades. They have already paid ment.Maassen, who raised Strontrium, the same Montgomery County District Harris said to nearly a minute of and the treatment of minorities, Washington, DC At the time he 2.3 million euros (Rs 16,70,52,220) in back taxes to similar concerns about group blamed for the hack Attorney's office said. Zalewski clapping, whistles and whoops. drawing criticism and acclaim told senators that to believe oth - French authorities. Menard was sentenced to 2 years Russian efforts to interfere of the US Democratic groomed the girl over the internet “Hearing the words ‘the land of alike. Athletes from many erwise, “you have to believe in a in prison for tax fraud. As budget minister, former cos - in German elections in an National Committee this and manipulated her into sending the free and the home of the interview with Reuters last year and a cyber attack on sports, from youth to profes - flat Earth.” US and Chinese metic surgeon Cahuzac hid his wealth at the same time him explicit photos, police in brave’ means something special month, cited what he called the German parliament in sional levels, have followed diplomats generally cushion as he was leading the government's fight against tax Lancashire said. They say she increasing evidence about for every American, every day,” Kaepernick’s lead. Reached lat - their barbs over who is to blame evasion. The hidden wealth of the couple was estimat - 2015. The attacks were di - Harris added. “But today on met him in a park in June, where such efforts and said fur - rected against German par - er, Pacific Command for militarising the region. ed at 3.5 million euros (Rs 25,42,09,900 ) in 2013, when December 7th it takes on ex - he subjected her to hours of sexu - ther cyber attacks were ex - ties and members of parlia - spokesman Robert Shuford said More than 300,000 troops are as - Cahuzac was forced to resign after only 10 months in of - traordinary significance, as al abuse. They say he put tape on pected. The agency said it ment, the agency said, Harris’ comments “speak for signed to the Pacific Command’s fice. But the real value likely was much higher because we’re joined here in this hal - her mouth, a dog collar around had seen a wide variety of adding they were carried themselves.” Harris has been area, which stretches from the the money helped the couple finance a lavish lifestyle her neck and wrote "rape me" on Russian propaganda tools out by government bodies lowed place by World War II vet - the top US military officer in the US West Coast to the western over the years, prosecutors have said. her leg, and then took pictures of and “enormous use of fi - posing as “hacktivists”. erans and survivors of the at - Asia-Pacific region since he border of India. her with his cellphone. The Polish national was arrested later in June and pleaded guilty in October, officials said. He has been on the FBI's "Most Wanted" list for crimes against children. Won’t help US patrols in South China Sea: Philippines Police in England alerted Pennsylvania authorities after Manila December 8 Duterte will not likely allow that vers to be dropped starting next Zalewski's June arrest. "Once the to happen “to avoid any provoca - year are amphibious landing ex - defendant serves his time in The Philippine defense secre - tive actions that can escalate ten - ercises and beach raids, aimed at England, we want him back to tary said Thursday it’s highly un - sions in the South China Sea. It’s enhancing the country’s territori - lock him up," District Attorney likely his country will allow the unlikely.” al defense.Duterte’s actions have Kevin Steele said in a statement. U.S. military to use it as a spring - “We’ll avoid that for the become a hindrance to U.S. efforts "This violent predator will be off board for freedom of navigation meantime,” Lorenzana said. to reassert its presence in Asia, al - the streets for a very long time." patrols in the disputed South “Anyway, the U.S. can fly over though the U.S. military has His Pennsylvania arrest China Sea to avoid antagonizing there coming from other bases.” vowed to continue patrolling one stemmed from his sexually-ex - China. Delfin Lorenzana said U.S. U.S. officials did not comment of the world’s busiest commercial plicit online chats with a police of - ships and aircraft could use bases immediately. The commander of waterways. ficer posing as a 12-year-old girl. in Guam, Okinawa or fly from air - U.S. forces in the Pacific, Adm. After Duterte met Chinese He was arrested after trying to craft carriers to patrol the disput - Harry Harris, said last month that President Xi Jinping in Beijing in meet the officer for sex. An inves - ed waters. Under President despite Duterte’s rhetoric, mili - October, China allowed Filipinos tigation revealed he had previous Rodrigo Duterte’s predecessor, tary cooperation with Manila has to fish at the disputed sexual contact with a 13-year-old Benigno Aquino III, some U.S. air - not changed. Duterte has publicly Scarborough Shoal. China took girl in Bucks County, leading to craft and ships stopped in the threatened to scale back the control of the rich fishing area in additional charges. Montgomery Philippines on the way to pa - Philippines’ military engage - 2012 after a tense standoff with County officials are working with trolling the disputed waters to ments with the U.S., including Philippine government ships. the FBI and the U.S. Attorney's of - challenge China’s territorial scuttling a plan to carry out joint Philippine coast guard ships fice to extradite Zalewski after he claims. Duterte, who took office in patrols with the U.S. Navy in the have also resumed patrols at the serves his term in England, June, has taken steps to mend ties disputed waters, which he said shoal. Aside from the easing of Deputy District Attorney with China and became hostile to - China opposes. tensions at Scarborough, Chinese Samantha Cauffman said. ward the Obama administration, U.S.-Philippine annual com - coast guard ships are no longer "Ideally, that is what will happen, after it raised concerns over bat exercises have been reduced blocking Philippine resupply but there are no certainties in Duterte’s deadly crackdown on il - and will be redesigned to focus on ships from Second Thomas Shoal, that," she said. legal drugs. disaster-response and humanitar - farther south in the Spratlys, Asked if the Philippines will continue to host U.S. ships and aircraft patrolling the disputed waters, Lorenzana said that ian missions. Among the maneu - Lorenzana said. Glimpses of Future Sports JAMMU FridAy deceMber , 09 , 2016, PAGe 9 We too should get a break J&K out of contest as QFs line up drawn GoF Staff Reporter wins and goal average so it was de - Madhya Pradesh 10-0 and KVS got JAMMU, Dec 08 : cided by the technical committee better of IPSC 4-2 and between games, says Kohli to hold toss to find pool winner. Maharashtra outplayed Haryana Despite convincing win MUMBAI, Dec 08 : And, in the process, Maharashtra 2-0 at the same against Puducherry in their third lost the toss.Earlier, in the league venue.International hockey play - Not the one to mince his and last league tie today, Jammu matches, played today, hosts er and former India goalkeeper, words, Virat Kohli demanded and Kashmir could not make it to Jammu and Kashmir defeated Sunil Mohan Mehta, who is a staggered schedule for his the knock-out stages of quarterfi - Puducherry by three goals to two presently posted as DIG BSF team in future, similar to the nals in the ongoing 62nd National in a well fought game, but failed to Jammu Frontier, was special one England are having School Games Under-19 Football, qualify for the quarterfinals stage guest in today’s matches and in - against India at the moment. organized by the Directorate of as Rajasthan topped the Pool with teracted with the teams of The Alastair Cook-led side en - Youth Services and Sports all three wins. For J&K, Sahil Madhya Pradesh and Punjab at joyed an eight-day gap be - (DYSS), here.With the completion scored two goals in 36th and 56th BSF Paloura ground.The match - tween the third Test in Mohali of league round today, top eight minutes, while, Aftab netted an - es officiated by the technical penal and the fourth Test, starting teams from as many groups have other one in 52nd minute. M. comprising Shafqat Iqbal, here on Thursday. “We didn’t made it to the quarterfinals stage. Hariharan and B. Vignesh were Muzzafar Jan, AR Paddar, Ravi ask for the gap, it was part of These teams are Punjab, the goal scorers for Puducherry in got better of DAV by three goals to Pradesh crushed Andhra Kumar, Peer Javed Hassan, Latif the schedule,” he said with a , Chandigarh, KVS, 37th and 44th minutes respective - nil. Mesulua, Afridi and Mohd Pradesh by four goals to nil (4-0). Ahmed, Joginder Singh, Raman straight face when asked Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar ly.Haryana defeated IPSC by a Sihana pelted the goals in 20th, Manoj Nirmal, V Paswan, Ibne Kumar, Kaiser Ahmed, Mushtaq about the gap, which is a rari - Pradesh and Jharkhand.Now, the solitary goal (1-0) and the lone goal 38th and 50th minutes respective - Talib and Partick Sharma scored Ahmed, Younis Ahad, Sajad pared to the last two Test all. I would like to see the ty these days. While Kohli ad - quarterfinals have been sched - came through Neeraj in the 51st ly. In another match at JU ground, the gaols in 21st, 23rd, 29th and Ahmed Pala, Rajinder Singh, matches,” he explained. Not same thing happen, either mitted that he too enjoyed the uled for tomorrow at 10 am, fol - minute. In another match, played Karnataka defeated 2- 59th minutes respectively.In an - Sarfaraz Nabi, Mehrajudin just that, England will fly they stay the whole tour or we break, he expected a similar lowed by the semifinals in the post at MA Stadium, Delhi thrashed 1. For Karnataka, Sahil and other match at GGM Science Zargar, Nasir Hussain, back home for Christmas come back for 25 days as well.” treatment for India when they lunch session. In the quarterfi - Daman Diu by 3-0. Raman, Roxan scored the goals in ninth College ground, Lakshdeep beat Ahmed, Shahid Mohidin, Vivek break after the fifth Test and Talking about team combina - next travel to play England. nals, Punjab shall meet Rudraksh and Suryaman netted and 56th minutes respectively, by a solitary goal by a Slathia, Bupinder Singh, Ishfaq will return for their limited- tion, Kohli declared KL Rahul “Make sure when we go there Chandigarh at University of the ball in the second, 14th and while Sriram reduced the margin solitary goal. Shuaib was the goal Ahmed Rather, Sonaullah, overs engagement after a 25- to be fit while expressing we also have eight days’ gap Jammu ground while Rajasthan 29th minutes respectively. from Telangana.In yet another scorer in 38th minute. Gujarat al - Sanjay Verma, Dinesh Kumar, day gap. “We should come doubts over Mohammad after the three Tests and a 25- has been pitted against Uttar Uttrakhand also won their beat - match at Jammu University so won their match against AP Nazir Ahmed Bhat, Riyaz Ahmed back for a month as well from Shami’s availability. “Rahul day gap between ODIs and Pradesh at GGM Science College. ing Vidya Bharti 7-0. Zeeshan ground, Chandigarh beat beating latter 2-0. Dar, Ajay Sharma, Ramesh England,” he said when asked is fine and Shami, we got to Tests. We didn’t ask for it but Similarly, Chattisgarh shall play Ansari was star performer, who Telangana by three goals to nil (3- At BSF ground Paloura, Kumar, Javed Ahmed Gudoo, if India too should have a take a call in the evening in seeing the long season ahead, against KVS at MA Stadium and scored three brilliant goals, while 0).At GGM Science College Kerala trounced Gujarat 3-1. For Ashok Kumar, Hardeep Singh break like England. “We play terms of how he is feeling his it did us no harm. It actually Tamil Nadu shall take on Ankit Gusai, Manik Sah, ground, Puducherry defeated CB - Gujarat, Musaniya scored the Jamwal, Manzoor Ahmed, there for three and half knee,” he noted. “After the helped us rest a bit, reflect on Jharkhand at BSF Stadium, Kamlesh Singh and Mohd SE by four goals to nil (4-0). F goal early in the fourth minute, Showkat Ahmed Waza, Arshid months and everything we do Mohali Test, I think, he felt a what we have done in the two Paloura.It was tough to decide the Sharukh netted one apiece each. Senthanil pelted 3 goals in 14th, however, Mahesh K from Kerala Amin, Vipin Kumar, Sheikh is in the media’s eyes, even bit of soreness in his knee. We games that we have won and winner of pool-D between last Jharkhand held Delhi to goalless 25th and 37th minutes, while B brought in an equalizer in the fifth Showkat, Navin Singh, Rohit our off-time is scanned. I don’t don’t want to push a player to visualise again and come year’s runners-up Maharashtra draw in the fourth match played Vignesh scored the goal in 34th minute, followed by back to back Singh Slathia, Tariq Ahmed have any news of them enjoy - an extent where we lose him back even more fresh com - and KVS was decided through at MA Stadium.At Jammu minute.In another match at goals from Sijin Simon in 16th and Kahn and Khursheed Ahmed ing their holiday in Dubai at for the whole season.” toss. Since both the teams tied on University ground, Lakshdeep Science College ground, Uttar 21st minute.Punjab blanked Lone. Osmaniya Club wins opening Brilliant match of Tennis Ball Cricket Kothari stuns favourite Advani BENGALURU: DEC 08

Sourav Kothari put on a brilliant show to stun the fan - cied Pankaj Advani 1000-644 in the quarterfinals of the IB - SF World billiards (long-up) championship here on Wednesday. The win erased the bitter GoF Staff Reporter memories that Kothari has SRINAGAR, Dec 08 : carried since the 2008 World (time format) championship Osmaniya Club won the inaugural match of the Open quarterfinal, in which he Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament, organised by J&K State Sports blew a 300-plus lead to lose to Council, at Tranche Bagh, Pampore, here today.Osmaniya de - Advani. This redemption, feated Habbakhatoon Club by two wickets. Batting first, however, did not come easy. Habbakhatoon made 48 runs, which, in reply Osmaniya chased Up 949-538, Kothari missed a losing eight wickets. Earlier, the event was declared open by simple red pot, which ended Manager Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, Nusrat Gazala, who inter - an otherwise masterful break acted with the teams amidst promise of more such sports events at 293. “Even in 2008, I missed under the banner of J&K State Sports Council. a simple pot, and that cost me the match against Pankaj. Just yesterday, I had a long 76 BN CRPF Organizes 2nd discussion about that inci - dent with you media guys,” said Kothari. “So when the Friendly Volley- Ball Tournament red popped out today, I closed Doda Dec 08 : my eyes in disbelief and all of your (mediapersons) faces 08 Dec 2nd Friently Volleyball tournament is going to be R Ashwin struck twice in his comeback over, India v England, 4th Test, Mumbai, 1st day, December 8, 2016 rushed through my mind.” held on 12 Dec to 14 Dec 2016 at GDC Doda. It was announced by Commanding Officer CRPF K L Dhiman after the meeting of Dr Vidushi Kapahi Memorial Cricket League managing committe of CRPF. Commanding officer K L Dhiman , Deputy Commandant Australia name unchanged squad Vishal Raj & YSCC Chief Pattern Manzoor Ahmed Butt were present in the meeting. The tournament is being organised by Dikshant guides Rising 76 BN CRPF Doda in collaboration with Young Star Cricket Club Doda under Civic Action Program(CAP).A total 16 teams from different parts of Doda district are participating in the Stars to 5-wkt win tournamemt. Commanding officer K L Dhiman while speaking for first Pakistan Test on this conference said that such events are organised in order Sydney Dec 08 : cricket training."Jackson Bird GoF Staff Reporter to channalize the youth energy in right direction & to keep them is set to be Australia's third JAMMU, Dec 08: physically fit as well as to keep them away from other bad activ - Australia named an un - pace bowler behind Mitchell Dikshant today guided Rising Stars Udhampur to a fine five ities & provide them to a platform to show their talent & abili - changed squad on Thursday Starc and Josh Hazlewood wickets win against Col. R N Chopra Cricket Academy in the in - ty.He said that such events would certainly fecilitate bridging for the opening day-night Test with Chadd Sayers carrying augural match of the Dr Vidushi Kapahi Memorial (50 overs) the gap between police & public. against Pakistan as they look the drinks.The first of three Cricket League got underway at Country Cricket Academy to build on progress made after Tests – a day-night affair in grounds, near Gharota here.Earlier, Chopra Academy won the a team clear-out following a Brisbane – starts from toss and elected to bat first they made 146 runs losing all their horror run of five defeats.The Djokovic splits with coach Becker December 15. The remaining wickets in 39 overs. Abhay Tandon with 47 and Jugjab with 27 shake-up ahead of the third and two Tests will be played in runs remained top scorers. From Rising Star Udhampur, LONDON DECEMBER 08 : final Test against South Africa Melbourne (December 26-30) Ashank and Mukul shared three wickets while Sachin bagged last month worked with the and Sydney (January 3- two and Dikshant secured one.In reply, Rising Stars played sen - Tennis World No. 2 Novak Djokovic has split with coach new-look Australia finally get - 7).Pakistan also play five one- sibly and accomplished the target in 31 overs for the loss of five Boris Becker, three years after adding the German multiple ting a win under their belts, day internationals in wickets. Dikshant played brilliant innings of 57 runs to be ad - grand slam winner to his team. and selectors have stuck by the Australia, having retained the judged man of the match. Abhay Tandon from Col. RN Chopra Djokovic, who won six of his 12 major titles after hiring same 12."We were very pleased same 16-man squad that re - Cricket Academy with two wickets was pick of the bowlers. Becker but has suffered a slump in form over the past six with how the team came to - ing Test."That means English- recover from a finger injury cently lost a Test series to New Shugal Sharma and Sahil Sharma were the umpires. Earlier, the months, confirmed their parting of ways on his website on gether in Adelaide after some born Matt Renshaw will again that kept him out of the last two Zealand 2-0.Australia: Steve event was declared open by Joint secretary J&K State Sports Tuesday. “After three very successful years, Boris Becker and I significant changes following open alongside David Warner Tests."Shaun has yet to resume Smith (capt), David Warner, Council, Shiv Kumar Sharma, who was chief guest. Speaking to have jointly decided to end our cooperation,” Djokovic, who lost the Tests in Perth and Hobart," with middle-order batsmen batting and will have a follow- Jackson Bird, Peter the young cricketers, he laid emphasis on hardwork and single his No. 1 ranking to Andy Murray last month, said. said interim chief selector Peter Handscomb and Nic up x-ray this week that will be Handscomb, Josh Hazlewood, minded approach to achieve the desired goals in life. Chairman “The goals we set when we started working together have Trevor Hohns."This is a young Maddinson also reviewed by a specialist," said Usman Khawaja, Nathan Country Cricket Academy, Vivek Sharma has initiated this tour - been completely fulfilled, and I want to thank him for the coop - group with a lot of promise and retained.Experienced opening team physiotherapist Alex Lyon, Nic Maddinson, Matt nament in collaboration with Project Model Higher Secondary eration, teamwork, dedication and commitment.” The pair we believe all deserve their op - batsman Shaun Marsh was not Kountouris."This will deter - Renshaw, Chadd Sayers, School Janipur to provide budding cricketers the experience of joined forces in December 2013. portunity again in this upcom - considered as he continues to mine when he can resume Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade. the conditions of full scale and size cricket ground and grassy turf that has been maintained at Country Cricket Ground . picks up stake in PBL franchise State shuttlers leave for Bengaluru Dec 8 :PTI reporters here. enter into badminton league coach said This is the second venture which has not taken off as ex - the maestro's presence will not Junior Nationals today Cricketing legend Sachin of the consortium that owns pected compared to Pro- only boost the morale of play - Tendulkar on Thursday ven - Kerala Blasters, a part of the Kabbadi, Prasad said the in - ers, but bring in more specta - GoF Staff Reporter tured into the world of bad - football vestors have bought the team tors.Speaking on the occasion, JAMMU, Dec 08 : minton as co-owner of Premier tournament.Asked about the considering the risk factors in - Tendulkar said given the recent Badminton League (PBL) fran - stakes picked up by the consor - volved and with a desire to raise wave of success for India in bad - An eight members’ state badminton team shall proceed for chise "Bengaluru Blasters" tium members, Prasad denied the standards of the sport in minton globally, it is right time Udapi in Karnataka to participate in the Junior Badminton alongside Tollywood film stars to share details on it, but said he India."When it comes to sport, to help grow the sport exponen - National Championship, here tomorrow. The team is accompa - including ."Sachin, would disclose the details at an every entrepreneur faces this tially."Badminton is the epito - nied by Sharda Devi and Pawan Khajuria as officials. The Chiranjeevi, Akkineni opportune time."For now we challenge. Let me tell you, sir, me of fitness, flexibility, agility Team: Boys: Mohit Choudhari, Puranjay Sharma, Savinay and Allu Aravind, will not disclose the breakup of this is not a venture for making and skill and its adoption will Mangi, Raghav Dogra and Divum Gupta. Girls: Niteshi Saini, besides myself - we all of us have investments made by the mem - profits, but to raise the stan - contribute to India’s path to fit - Peehushi Gupta and Naman Mansotra.Earlier, the team was formed a consortium and in - bers of the consortium, but dards of badminton in India," he ness. I’m excited to be part of given a formal send off by general secretary of J&K Badminton vested in Bengaluru Blasters," would disclose it at an oppor - said.Asked to comment on Bengaluru Blasters team and Association, Dr OD Sharma. SAI Badminton coach, Sat Pal team co-owner and business - tune time," he said.Asked Tendulkar's presence as a Co- wish them the very best for the Sharma and joint secretary of the Association, Balbir Jamwal man Nimmagadda Prasad told whether it is a riskier affair to owner of the team, national upcoming season," he said. as also senior player, Rahul Sharma were also present. Glimpses of Future 10 JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 9, 2016 EntErtAinmEnt Did Anil Kapoor just compare Sonam Kapoor to Salman BARC Report Week 48: Jungle Book After Shraddha Kapoor’s Khan and ? Rock On 2, demonetisation takes over television while Naagin has claimed another victim 2 maintains its No. 1 position

Shah Rukh Khan – Alia Bhatt‘s Dear Zindagi has per - formed very well at the box office and so has Vidya Balan’s Kahaani 2. Both the films were released in multiplexes mostly, with only a few major single screens being the ex - ceptions. So is the single screen segment being ignored? And will it die a slow death? Well, that’s the major topic of discussion in trade circles these days. Two different ver - sions were also doing the rounds, but we have the real in - BARC Report for Week 48 Mohabbatein and The Show TV, SONY SAB, Life Ok, &TV, Sony Pal, Zee formation right here. Our trade expert – Akshaye Rathi (Saturday,26th November 2016 to Friday, faced the brunt. Here’s the entire report – Anmol and Rishtey took the spots in order. (exhibitor and distributor) reveals to us EXCLUSIVELY, 2nd December 2016) is out. Disney’s beloved STAR Plus once again claimed its top posi - Jungle Book‘s premiere, Saath Nibhaana “The prime reason (for movies not releasing in single childhood classic – The Jungle Book saw it’s tion pushing down Colors to second. Zee TV Saathiya and ’s cumu - screens) is that the films that are being released of late are world television premiere on Star Plus this and Sony Entertainment Television took the lative rankings have helped STAR plus win not single screen films at all. Dear Zindagi would not do week (27th November, Sunday). With a third and fourth spots. Sony Pal, Rishtey, back its mojo. Naagin Season 2 stood steady much in single screens, a Kahaani 2 would also not do that worldwide gross of over 963.7$ million, the Zee Anmol, Life Ok, SONY SAB and STAR at No. 1 rank. Ahem Sharma’s murder mys - much in single screens and Befikre is also a multiplex ur - film is the year’s highest grossing Utsav took the subsequent positions. Mouni tery continued in , ban film. So considering all of that, I think producers are Hollywood film in India and second biggest Roy’s Naagin 2 yet again ruled the charts. helping it come back on second spot. The just being selective in the kind of screens that they know grossing film of 2016 ( and English in - STAR Plus’ Saath Nibhaana Saathiya saw a Jungle Book saw a thunderous television they will get money out of. Speaking of this, on a larger cluding) so it was kind of expected that huge growth this week as it jumped back to premiere. While it gave tough competition scale this is being done to reduce the cost of distribution, Jungle Book’s television premiere will take the second spot. Rishtey’s Naagin surpris - to weekend shows – Yeh Hai Mohabbatein coz see the cost of digital transmission is so high that it’s re - over daily soaps. And that is exactly what ingly took the third rank. (fourth spot) and ally tough to break even on a per show basis for films that happened. While Mouni Roy‘s Naagin 2 and Yeh Hai Mohabbatein claimed the (fifth spot) it couldn’t affect Naagin 2 much. don’t have great mass appeal. And unless the industry ,which also comes on weekends, sustained fourth and fifth positions. STAR Plus, Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor’s episode works towards that, to release a film in a substantial scale the storm; old players like Yeh Hai Colors, Sony Entertainment Television, Zee gave Kapil’s show the much needed kick. will be a tough task.” Deepika Padukone STEALS Priyanka Chopra’s Shah Rukh Khan’s knee condition ‘Sexiest Asian Woman’ title in this UK poll gets critical, to undergo one more the last time when surgery confirms doctor Priyanka got declared as the Sexiest Asian Woman of 2015 she had said, “Now that’s a title I’m happy to hold onto. I’m bringing sexy back! A big thank We are as shocked as you are after hearing this. It you to everyone who’s all happened during an interview with senior journal - voted for me. Thank you ist Rajeev Masand, Anil Kapoor was asked about also to ‘Eastern Eye’ for Sonam Kapoor‘s terrific run at the box office with making me feel ‘sexy’; Neerja and the fact that critics finally took notice of well, at least for another her acting talent who earlier dismissed her as just a year. A piece of advice to fashionista. Anil Kapoor was all praise for his daugh - the ladies – it’s all in the ter. He mentioned how he always knew about Sonam’s mind. Remember, sexy is potential as an actress and even went on to say that he as sexy does.” told Rajkumar Hirani, as Sonam will be doing a cameo Unfortunately, she lost it in his next, that she has so much to offer, she’s not even out to DP this time… If the been scratched. She is so natural and such a good per - list is anything to go by, former plus has an added advantage of a beautiful face. Priyanka has been He even went on to say that he wished he was a film - pushed down to second maker so that he could direct her. All these things place and actor Nia were fine until he did the unthinkable and compared Sharma took the third Sonam Kapoor to the likes of Salman Khan and Shah spot, and reclaimed the ti - Rukh Khan. Comparing the critics’ dismissive nature tle as the sexiest televi - towards her to what critics still talk about Salman sion star. TV actor Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, he said, “Salman Khan ko main - aaj tak bol rahe hain, Shah Rukh Khan ko aaj tak bol tained her top five place rahe hain, I told her, they don’t wanna except them Not just , seems like the tion, given that it’s coming right during and came in fourth. who are you yaar. As long as you are written about you world is head over heels in love with the time when she is all set to deliver her Rising star Alia Bhatt cracked the top 10 are successful you are star just enjoy it. Fashionista! Deepika Padukone. After winning the first ever Hollywood film, xXx: Return Of for the first time and was ranked fifth. yes I am a fashionista.” While we know where he is best actress award at a recent awards The Xander Cage opposite Vin Diesel. In Others in the top 10 are coming from but comparing Sonam Kapoor’s acting show, DP has now been voted as the reaction to being declared as the Sexiest (sixth), Katrina Kaif (seventh), Sonam chops with that of Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan ‘Sexiest Asian Woman in the world’. Yes! Asian Woman, Deepika said, “It does Kapoor(eight), Pakistani actress Mahira is a little too much I guess so. On the work front, Anil She has successfully even dethroned her bring a smile to my face, but sexy means Khan (ninth) and Gauhar Khan (10th). Kapoor will next be seen in Mubarakan, alongside arch rival Priyanka Chopra, who was different things to different people. For The oldest is 53-year-old philanthropist Arjun Kapoor. Sonam Kapoor will soon start the shoot consistently winning this title since the me, it’s not just physical. Being comfort - Nita Ambani (32nd), who is the first of Veere Di Wedding alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan last four years in the popular list, pub - able with who you are, is sexy. woman to ever be included as an editor’s and will be doing a cameo in Rajkumar Hirani’s lished by Britain-based Eastern Eye Confidence is sexy. Innocence and vul - choice in the 13-year history of the long- Sanjay Dutt biopic next with Ranbir Kapoor. newspaper. Deepika is loving this atten - nerability is sexy.” This reminds us how running countdown.” Relax everyone! Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor’s Befikre is releasing in single screens

Komal Nahta tweeted a very asked why three releases, Dear Zindagi, alarming post yesterday when he Kahaani 2 and now Befikre, are focusing said, that after Dear Zindagi and more on multiplexes, Rathi said, “The Kahaani 2, Befikre too will not re - prime reason is that the films that are be - lease in single screens. His exact ing released of late are not single screen words were, “No new film content films at all. Dear Zindagi would not do for 1000 single-screens after demon - much in single screens, a Kahaani 2 would etisation. Dear Zindagi, Kahaani2 & also not do that much in single screens now Befikre not being released in and Befikre is also a multiplex, urban single-screens.” This left Ranveer film. So considering all of that, I think pro - There seems to be no relief for Shah Rukh Khan’s knee. The 51-year Singh‘s fans really disappointed. ducers are just being selective in the kind old actor, who had undergone a arthroscopic surgery back in May 2015, is But worry not! Yash Raj Films has of screens that they know they will get expected to get another surgery in the next few months. Yes, Dr. Sanjay confirmed that the film will release money out of. Speaking of this, on a larger Desai who has been following up on Shah Rukh’s medical case since the in single screen cinemas. YRF dis - scale this is being done to reduce the cost last seven years, spoke to Mirror this morning and said, “We had treated tribution issued a statement saying, of distribution, coz see the cost of digital him with painkillers and injections five months ago but following repeat - “YRF is in the process of booking transmission is so high that it’s really ed injuries, the pain had worsened. The chondral fissure of the patella in cinemas for our next release tough to break even on a per show basis Mr Khan’s knee has completely worn out and repairing it is difficult and Befikre. The movie has been booked for films that don’t have great mass ap - will take a lot of time. Since he will continue to shoot, we will perform an - in single screen cinemas across peal. And unless the industry works to - other arthroscopic surgery on him to clean up the damaged part after 10 months. I’ve advised him rest.” That explains why even during the Raees India and we expect approximately wards that, to release a film in a substan - trailer launch yesterday, Shah Rukh was seen wearing a knee cap. Turns 35 -40 percent of our cinema count tial scale will be a tough task.” It’s ab - out he has been strictly advised to wear that metallic knee cap and has al - will comprise of single screen cine - solutely justified. It is important to know so been instructed to stop performing any heavy action stunts in any mas.” Now that should put an end to a film’s target audience so that one can films. Basically, Shah Rukh’s knee condition has got so worse that he all such speculations right there. So plan a strategy accordingly. Yes we agree, should be ideally on bed rest right now but blame it on his self-proclaimed anybody who is telling you anything that back to back multiplex centric films workaholic status, that obviously is never gonna happen. While Shah otherwise, don’t listen to them. But might spell doom for single screens but we Rukh is currently seen investing his time in promoting Raees that’s re - the count could be lesser than multi - are sure makers of Dangal, Raees and leasing in January 2017. He’s later expected to start filming for three re - plexes. Our trade analyst Akshaye Kaabil will be interested in releasing maining schedules of Imtiaz Ali’s next and soon also begin shooting for Rathi, Exhibitor-Distributor, in - their content in these cinemas as well. Aanand L Rai’s next. With such a jam packed schedule, you really think forms, “Befikre is going to have a After all, what’s the point in a superstar’s Shah Rukh’s going to pay any heed to the given medical advice? The least limited release and Yash Raj Films dramatic entry in a film if there’s no mon - he can do is probably just stick to that knee cap. Keep watching this space wanted just that. It is not a film for the small towns, so it is being released in 1500 screens, largely in multiplexes.” When ey thrown at the scene? Don’t you agree? for more updates on Shah Rukh’s knee injury and don’t forget to wish him good.      JAMMU FRIDAY DECEMBER 9, 2016 STATE Naeem for balanced convergence Contd from Page 1

right manner," he said. Chief Minister Mehbooba  .,)& Mufti has slammed Abdullah for the remarks, saying ecosystem. The move will benefit about 6.5 lakh National Conference can go to any extent for the sake of sports with academics machines supplied by public sector banks to mer- of gaining power in the state. chants. With lower rentals, more merchants will in- stall such machines and promote digital transactions. /.#)(#(#-. , &, -)* ((. ,-"))&)&& 1&&)/,(' (..) & /($0( In order to expand digital payment infrastructure in ,#(!, rural areas, Jaitley said, the government through weather in the state which is expected to end this    NABARD will extend financial support to eligible weekend. The spokesman said Kupwara, in north banks for deployment of 2 POS devices each in 1 lakh Kashmir, was the coldest recorded place in the state as Minister for Education, villages with population of less than 10,000. "These POS the mercury settled at the low of minus 4.5 degrees Naeem Akhtar today empha- machines are intended to be deployed at primary coop- Celsius compared to minus 3.3 degrees Celsius yester- sized the need for a balanced erative societies/milk societies/agricultural input day. Pahalgam hill resort in south Kashmir recorded a convergence of academics and dealers to facilitate agri-related transactions through low of minus 3.8 degrees Celsius against yesterday's sports in government schools digital means," he said. The move will help cover popu- minus 3 degrees Celsius. He said the famous ski-resort to meet this essential require- lation of nearly 75 crore, enabling them to transact of Gulmarg in north Kashmir was the only place where ment of modern education sys- cashless in their villages for their agri needs. night temperature was recorded above freezing point tem. “Unfortunately our state Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das said it is at 1.4 degrees Celsius. The spokesman said Qazigund has lagged behind in the con- a game changing package of incentives announced by town in south Kashmir registered a minimum of mi- vergence of sports with aca- Finance Minister to promote digital transactions and nus 3 degrees Celsius, while nearby Kokernag town demics and this needs special cashless economy. "Big boost to greater transparency recorded the low of minus 2.2 degree Celsius. attention,” Naeem said after in our economy. Will curb generation of black money," The night temperature in Leh settled at a low of mi- declaring open 2-day he tweeted. Rural Regional Banks and Cooperative nus 3 degrees Celsius, an increase of over five degrees Interschool Volleyball Banks will issue 'Rupay Kisan Cards' to 4.32 crore from previous night's minus 8.3 degrees Celsius. The Tournament here at Kisan credit card holders to enable them to make digi- data for nearby Kargil town was not available, the Government Model Higher tal transactions at POS machines/Micro spokesman said. The MET Office forecast rains in the Secondary School (GMHSS) ATMs/ATMs. Jaitley said 58 per cent out of the nearly plains and snowfall in the higher reaches for at least Sunjwan. Teams of eight 14 lakh railway tickets purchased everyday are bought two days from Sunday. PTI schools of Jammu district are online. The discount offered now is expected to add an- participating in the tourna- the huge stadium developed one and a half year. sports events under its civic other 20 per cent passengers to digital payment meth- ment being organized by 160 in the school to engage stu- The Minister said govern- action programme to provide ods. "Hence nearly 11 lakh passengers per day will be )(. (.#)( staff members from its High Commission here. Battalion of Central Reserve dents in sports alongside aca- ment is also contemplating to youth of the state a platform covered under the accidental insurance scheme," he Subsequently, India had withdrawn eight of its offi- Police Force (CRPF). Deputy demics. “It is a beautiful sight create facilities for night to exhibit their talent. The said. Additionally, 5 per cent discount on payment cials posted in Indian Embassy in Islamabad after Commissioner Jammu, to see young children dressed sports in the school stadium opening match of the tourna- through digital means would be given on paid services Pakistan Foreign Ministry on November 3 alleged that Siandeep Singh, Senior in uniforms going and com- by installing high mast lights ment was played between like catering, accommodation and retiring rooms. they were found involved in subversive activities Superintendent of Police, Dr ing out of the school. It is also and other related equipment. Government Model Higher Public sector insurance companies will provide incen- there. India had rejected the charges as totally baseless Sunil Gupta, Commandant 160 pleasing to see them playing He said for this the help of Secondary School Sunjwan tive, by way of discount or credit, up to 10 per cent of and unsubstantiated, saying they represented an after- Battalion of CRPF, Surinder in the playfield. This school State Sports Council is being and Jagriti Shiksha Kendra the premium in general insurance policies and 8 per thought and a crude attempt to tarnish image. Mehra, the school staff and stu- has been endowed with all the sought. “With these facili- Jourian. Other schools par- cent in new life policies of Life Insurance Corporation Replying to a separate question, Singh said a total dents attended the ceremony. facilities to achieve this tacit ties, the stadium of the school ticipating in the tournament (LIC) sold through the customer portals, in case pay- of 787 Indian fishermen were apprehended by Sri Highlighting the impor- convergence of academics would become a hub of sports are Government Higher ment is made through digital means. The Finance Lanka in the year 2014, 454 in 2015 and 254 were caught tance of sports for the overall and sports,” Naeem said activities attracting not only Secondary School (GHSS) Minister said the central government departments this year. He said a total of 1,045 Indian fishermen were personality development of while referring to massive the sportsmen of this area but Akhnoor, JK Public School and central PSUs will ensure that transactions released by Sri Lanka in 2014 which included 273 the students, the Minister building infrastructure in- from across the Jammu city”, Kunjwani, GHSS Mandal, fee/MDR charges associated with payment through caught in the previous year. Singh said 375 Indin fish- called upon the school admin- cluding well-equipped labora- the Minister hoped. He wel- SNS School Jeevan Nagar, digital means shall not be passed on to the consumers ermen were released in 2015 and 333 this year which in- istration to make best use of tories and a modern stadium comed the initiative of the BSF School Paloura and and all such expenses shall be borne by them. State cluded some caught in previous year. Asked about the infrastructure including developed in the school in last CRPF for organizing the GHSS Bhour Camp. governments are being advised that they and their or- functioning of MADAD consular service portal, he ganisations "should also consider to absorb the trans- said a total of 15,849 grievances were registered since action fee/MDR charges related to digital payment to its inception in February 2015 out of which 9,811 were them and consumer should not be asked to bear it", he Kohli urges social, religious organizations to Ganai chairs resolved while 6,038 are at various stages of resolution. said. Subordinate Legislation To another question, he said the government had strengthen bonds of communal harmony drawn up a list of 68 countries, which have not been Committee meet )/." covered at the ministerial or higher level since the cur- bullet, the official said but did not give any further rent dispensation assumed office. He said visits have    details. Local residents alleged that Shah was killed in so far taken place to 29 out of these 68 countries. action by security forces action against the protestors. A meeting of the Security forces launched a cordon and search opera- Committee on Subordinate tion in the area last night following information about '( Legislation of Jammu and recorded. This shows that horticulture sector is presence of at least two militants in the area, the police Kashmir Legislative bringing sea change in the life of local people day by official said. He said an encounter broke out between Council was held under the day, Bali said. "There are four nurseries of Walnut, the security forces and militants in the early hours to- Chairmanship of MLC, peach, apple and pecan nut at Gool, Sangaldan, Batote day, which was continuing till last reports came in. Showkat Ahmad Ganai here and Nowgam to promote plantation in these areas. In "The security forces tried to enter the house where the today. Legislators, Zafar these nurseries better quality of plants are grown with militants are hiding several times during the day but Iqbal Manhas, Rani Gargi the help of grafting", Bali said. "From these nurseries each time had to retreat in view of firing from the ul- Blowria, Romesh Arora and plants are provided to the people on very low rates. tras," he said.    without amity and brother- gions and cultures, which are Surinder Mohan Ambardar Every year there is a continuous expansion in planting hood among its citizens,” he strongly knitted in the bonds attended the meeting and different types of fruit bearing trees and now people Terming peace a prereq- added. The Minister was ad- of amity and brotherhood. He gave their suggestions for )#& are finding better financial avenues in horticulture uisite for development and dressing an Islamic said it is the duty of all of us to further improving the work- mobilising masses in Bijbehara area. Miscreants sector", he added. Moreover, walnuts are more nutri- prosperity, Minister for Conference organized by maintain this brotherhood. ing of H&ME department. have in the past indulged in stone-pelting on security tious than the almond, thus more and more stress Animal, Sheep Husbandry Ullemma-ahl-e-Sunnat at A detailed memorandum Threadbare discussion forces to help holed up militants to escape the cordon. should be laid on the expansion of walnut orchards. and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Eidgah, here today. The was given to the Minister af- was held on various issues "Therefore, it is the need of the hour to expand fruit Kohli today urged the social Minister said Islam is against ter the Conference wherein including amendment in crop cultivation mainly the walnut to boost the eco- and religious organizations violence and terrorism and the religious leaders project- Rules. The Committee ob- -%  nomic potential of this district besides developing employees, the 13.38 lakhs of amount looted from to work in unison to strength- the people involved in the in- ed their demands. The served that there is dire fruit processing units, kernel extraction units and the bank included 2.23 lakhs old currency notes and en the bonds of amity and nocent killings don’t belong Minister assured the mem- need of amending the Rules fruit drier units to improve the export", a senior officer 11.15 lakh new currency notes. Police has launched a communal harmony. to any religion. He said Islam bers that he will discuss these and Regulations of Health of the district said. PTI search operation in this matter and investigation has “Maintaining communal har- is a religion of peace, which demands with the Chief and Medical Education been started. “Some four to five militants barged into mony is the priority of both believes in peaceful co-exis- Minister. Prominent (H&ME) department and in- the bank, thrashed some employees and broke some the central and the state gov- tence and prosperity of all. Ullemas, Heads of Dargahs, structed the officers of **)#(.' (. computers and fled with the money. Later after they provisions, the intent behind them as enshrined in ernments and development of Kohli said J&K is a beau- Khanqhahs, Imams were Council Secretariat to seek came out they fired some shots in the air,” SP Pulwama the debates of the Constituent Assembly, the develop- the nation is not possible tiful amalgam of various reli- present on the occasion. necessary information about Rules, Regulations Rayees Muhammad Bhat told KNS. Earlier last month, ments following four Supreme Court judgements in and Acts from H&ME de- Rs 12 lakh were looted from the Budgam branch of Judges cases and the views expressed by the legal lu-       partment so that the same Jammu and Kashmir Bank. The police later arrested minaries and the Bar, the Committee is of the opinion could be examined in its few over ground workers of LeT for the crime. (KNS) that appointment of judges of higher judiciary is essen- next meeting. The tially an executive function and is envisaged as a par- Chairman also directed the  ),,/*.#)( ticipatory Constitutional function to be jointly per-    Council Secretariat to circu- formed by the Judiciary and the Executive," the com- done. “In any public service oriented Government, mittee said in its report tabled in Parliament today. It    ects under various schemes scheme, the DDC directed the late the requisite informa- the NOCs should be arranged to be provided by con- tion received from the con- said the deliberate use of word 'consultation' in place of especially BRGF were re- concerned officers to ensure cerned Government Department on-line, he main- 'concurrence' in relevant provisions of the District Development cerned departments among viewed threadbare. While di- that developmental works tained. The Commission directed the Heads of all of- Constitution strengthens this opinion. It said the panel Commissioner (DDC) the Committee Members recting the concerned offi- under the scheme should not fices under the finance department to post on their is of the view that judicial appointments are a shared Mohammad Aijaz today well in advance so that they cers for ensuring early sub- suffer due to lack of coordina- website the criteria fixed for obtaining different serv- responsibility of the Executive and the Judiciary to be chaired a meeting to review can examine it properly. He mission of Utilization tion between executing agen- ices to avoid human interface and facilitate submis- exercised jointly "with neither organ of the state hav- the progress of developmen- also asked them to remain Certificates of all ongoing cies and non submission of sion of all documents on-line. Advocating for creating ing a primacy over the other". tal works under various state caution in future in this re- works DDC stressed for judi- UCs. The meeting was attend- an atmosphere of cashless transactions, the CVC "The Committee, accordingly recommends that the and centrally sponsored gard. Senior Officers of cious expenditure of allocat- ed by CPO Uttam Singh, ACD hoped that it will considerably reduce the chances of distortion in the original mandate of the Constitution schemes. During the meeting Council Secretariat were ed funds so that tangible as- G H Kripak, EX.En PHE corruption. “We should keep pace with this transfor- arising from the judgements of the apex court in the physical and financial status present in the meeting. sets are created. Regarding Hamesh Manchanda, and mation” he advised. Stressing for making purchasing, Second Judges case and subsequent cases needs to be of mega developmental proj- pending works under BRGF other concerned officers. procurement and payments electronically, the CVC reversed and the original Constitutional position said that officers should be made accountable in case of needs to be respected in letter and spirit for which gov- any violation. He said in case of any justified emer- ernment may take appropriate measures." PTI Div Com reviews progress in key sectors; Takes stock gency, the officer should make only limited purchase to meet the exigency and procure remaining quantity through E. tendering. Earlier, officers briefed the  ,/#.' (. of winter arrangements in Baramulla, Kupwara Commission about the status of the complaints and has already been processed and the date for online RDAs (regular departmental actions), working of their submission of application forms has been notified for  .  *),. , departments and the method adopted for disposal of December 13, 2016. Aspirants are advised to apply     GP fund bills, clearing Government and other bills be- within the stipulated date. sides the measures taken for streamlining and improv- Divisional Commissioner ing work culture in the departments with the basic aim Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad of enforcing preventive vigilance. It was given out that )0 , adjoining areas fed from MU-4 LT Network feeder Khan, today took a compre- various recommendations made by the Commission to shall remain affected from December 9 to December 20 hensive review of various de- the Government, including abolishing treasury sys- from 10 am to 4 pm (On alternate Dts). Similarly, the velopmental projects being tem, are in active consideration of finance department. power supply to Medical, Maheshpura, Rehari Colony executed under core sectors The meeting was informed that 18 complaints have and its adjoining areas fed from M-3 LT Network Feeder and winter preparedness in been disposed of and process for completing enquiry in shall remain affected from December 9 to December Baramulla and Kupwara dis- RDAs has been started and will be completed shortly. 20from 10 am to 4 pm (On alternate Dts). Meanwhile, to tricts. In a high level meeting Among others, Vigilance Commissioners, Dr. carry out the work of replacement of old pole DBs with chaired by the Div Com, the R.K.Jearath, Mrs Gous-ul-Nisa Jeelani, Director the modified ones and their associated works by M/s IR- Deputy Commissioner General, A&T, Mr Altaf Hussain, DG, Funds, Mrs CON International Ltd under R-APDRP, the power sup- Baramulla, Dr Nasir Naqash, Pushpa, Excise Commissioner, Addl Secretary, FD, ply to Dhountly, Manda, Ambphalla, Karan Nagar and said that against an approved Addl Secretary, SVC besides other senior officers of adjoining areas fed from D-4 (LT Network) Feeder shall allocation of Rs 231.36 crore PDD Officials to publicize the ous sectors and complete the tioned at respective places for Commercial Tax, Excise, Funds and SVC were present remain affected from December 9 to December 20 from under the District Plan for the curtailment schedule target of providing safe drink- smooth clearance operations. in the meeting. (CNS) current fiscal an amount of Rs through media and ensure ing water to all the education- The Div Com directed the DC 10 am to 2 pm(On alternate DTs). 75.64 crore has been made smooth power supply as per al institutions in a time bound Baramulla that a joint control available against which Rs schedule and avoid unwar- manner. The meeting was in- room should be set up to deal ,))+ 44.06 crore stands expended ranted power cuts. He also di- formed that under Integrated with any kind of exigency. resolve the Kashmir issue without talking to  factual situation. “They also went to the camp till December 07, 2016. rected the officials of Child Development Services Pakistan? The two countries have to talk to each other. where the militants had attacked. The investigation The meeting was in- Enforcement Wing to keep a scheme there are 12 projects The Centre also needs to hold talks with all the stake- has been started, with the registration of FIR in this re- formed that under R&B check on power thefts. He said with 2425 AWC, out of which holders in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh to find an am-  gard,” said the sources. Sector, out of the total 36 as per the Chief Minister 2378 AWC are operational. It icable solution to the issue , he said. Abdullah said bridges taken under State sec- Mehbooba Mufti’s direction was also said that the tender-  (!5% +.23 while the BJP-PDP alliance in Jammu and Kashmir tor for year 2016-17 against an uninterrupted power supply ing process for the procure- ,8 $)/+.,! was holding talks with everybody including Hurriyat, ( estimated cost of Rs 102. should be made available to ment of nutrition items has "%!1)-'1.++-. he was being targeted for advocating holding of dia- daughter Shabina and wife over the engagement of 41crore, as many as 9 bridges the people on the occasion of been completed and the sup-     %' logues. Why are they blaming me? The ruling alliance daughter issue. Police said that the man has been hos- will be completed by the end Milad. Further, he asked the ply orders have been placed .    PDP-BJP is holding talks with everybody. Their agen- pitalized and further investigation in the case is on. of current fiscal. The PDD officials to constitute a for the same. Taking stock of  2%22).- da of alliance also says that talks need to be held with Divisional Commissioner im- special task force for timely winter arrangements in dis- !--4!+ %'  .6!,!/ Hurriyat also, he said. Addressing his party workers at pressed upon the officers to repair of faulty transformers. trict Baramulla, the Div Com /+8)-'&.1$4/+)#!3%.&3(%2!,% a function to commemorate the 111th birth anniver- ( start work in double-shifts so Khan, called upon asked the officers to remain "*%#3).-2 )& !-8 ,!8 "% #.- sary of his father and party founder Sheikh Police has registered a case at Police Station Bahu that the pending projects may Irrigation and Flood & con- stationed at the district head- 5%8%$ 3.    !,,4 Mohammad Abdullah in Srinagar three days back, Fort under relevant section of law. Further investiga- be completed within stipulat- trol Department officials to quarters and forge efficient 6)3()-2%5%-$!82&1.,3(%$!3%.& Abdullah had asked the Hurriyat leaders not to go sep- tion of the case is going on to ascertain source and des- ed time. While reviewing the expedite ongoing dredging coordination to improve de- /4"+)#!3).-.&3()2-.3)#% arate ways. "Be united and we are also standing with tination of this drug consignment. The whole opera- Education sector, it was said work in Sopore and livery of services during the you. Do not think of us as your enemies, we are not. But tion was made by SI Waseem Mehraj Incharge Police    Post Narwal with the guidance of Inspr Bharat Sharma that 98.4 percent of students Baramulla. Similarly, the of- winter. On the occasion, it    we are not ready to tread the wrong path. So, I am appeared in the recently held ficials of PHE department was said that all snow clear- telling you from this sacred place that you (Hurriyat) SHO Police Station Bahu Fort and under the supervi-  sion SDPO City East Chandan Kholi, and SP City board examinations. were asked to complete all the ance machines are in full     move forward, we are with you till your steps are on The Div Com directed the pending projects under vari- readiness and have been sta- the right track and till you take this nation forward in a South, Shazad Ahmed Salaria. C Y M K C Y M K by Ramban Police by Ramban  that target India. "It is impor- rorist groups, including those members in Afghanistan and service American threaten f inse udr section under witnesses of statement the recorded also f reveal that I.O has received has I.O that reveal diaries case the that served ob- further Ramban CJM, quo in the investigation. The I B t by taken steps concrete any shielding of the real accused ee a Plc Station, Police at tered a o ee gi cle ad pe- rused, this court and does not find called again were diaries case the when today o t a expressed deep concern over Daljeet Singh (I.O of the case) Bandral along with Inspector P c a h after Ramban Magistrate, said case, the Chief Judicial p s Chanderkot (Ramban). and an FIR came to be regis- f e titioners have taken a chance of change of Key Answers, pe- the observations that because dismissing the petition with today vacated the stay while J&K High Court Jammu wing Muzaffar Hussain Attar of cleared mains, Justice 2014 aspirants who have h I i m p F M Chowdhary Zulfkar Ali today A S n Tunnel w of Chenani-Nashri Camp Base i.e. Dalwas c R tant that Pakistan recognises, bers or those who support ter- desta- bilise Afghanistan, those who who those for place Pakistan, the US today assert- w t p o end before distribution card c other coalition service mem- im- is it said Carter Ashton Secretary Defence US India. portant that Pakistan does not threaten destabilise American soldiers and target who Afghanistan, rorists continue continue to offer or provide a providing safe havens to ter- ed that the country needs to needs country the that ed make a "historic shift" to stop  "3)*.(4/.&$  2/-",*4)" "--5&$&-#&2  "--5&$&-#&2  Dec 25:Zulfkar Ali to officers Complete ration carddistributionby act onterror safe havens: US Pak mustmake historic shiftto Petitioners have no right to seek fresh examination: HC examination: fresh seek to right no have Petitioners &$ ire, ire, 10 labourers were killed orensic laboratory and has and laboratory orensic he I.O after the passing of the g odce b a Special a by conducted ng he investigation. The court o o fo-ris among food-grains of ion O a mitie status maintained has .O vsiain em (SIT) Team nvestigation &"4)/',"#/52&23*.'*2&"4",7"3 ome ome labourers who were ap- alled for completion of ration brating New Year and due to nsacsd n Chief and ants/accused ized case of fire incident at rder dated 03.12.2016 and the d ea i cmlto of completion in delay nd f the year. He also called for l h oiin fo the from opinions the ll bserved with concern that concern with bserved appli- the for ppearing ressed ressed displeasure over the rehended by the SIT in the in SIT the by rehended oueet n distribu- and rocurement ple ad Consumer and upplies ight of 31.12.2015/01.01.2016 earing Advocate Z.A Lone Z.A Advocate earing ae b Adtoa SP, Additional by eaded oeuig fie K.K. 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I hope they're hope I focus. their in It shift. historic an "That's the the Pakistani leadership over o e Dli rm Japan. from Delhi New to some time now that kind of kind that now time some have said to their leaders for I -- them to said all we've as making making that focus over time," taei dne t the reporters travelling with him to told Carter state," Pakistani danger strategic principal a poses terrorism the country's tolerance of ter- Pakistan about their contin- their about Pakistan ees f oenet of Government of levels expressed consistently have Taliban groups like the dread- Afghan for havens safe ror u cnen t te highest the to concerns our "We Network. Haqqani ed Certiorari quashing the re- for issuance of Writ of the petitioners have prayed Hussain Attar observed that of petitions, Justice Muzaffar Court. to seek such relief from the tion, they have no right in law afore mentioned facts situa- ducted when in view of the to get fresh examination con- t document important an is ainl od euiy Act Security Food National b M during a review meeting, the instructions the Issuing sis. ba- no-loss no-profit, at FES) E M ( ng with the matter, the CJM igation and fixed the matter he court does not find any- find not does court he her and the same has also has same the and her hing to be investigated fur- here is delay for presenting re ta te occurrence the that erved hargesheet in near future as ourt that accused present in ause of snail’s speed of the of speed snail’s of ause ranted on 03.12.2016 absolute. n December 29, 2016. JNF bout the latest stage of inves- ll this has happened only be- us hearing, the court had ob- d P sae i te open the in stated CPO nd nd the victims are yet to get ack i.e. on 1st January, 2016 IT. The court after examin- ess is yet to be recorded. as occurred almost one year NFSA) as also under Mufti under also as NFSA) t nesad s o why to as understand ot hat people require for many ma drce ta CPO that directed amban owever, the Chief Judicial Chief the owever, nfcais p n above and up eneficiaries aking the observation that agistrate, Ramban did not did Ramban agistrate, tteet cee (MMS- Scheme ntitlement inister said that ration card hma Sye Food Sayeed ohammad I hl Lmatn the Lambasting While While dismissing bunch setr aje Singh Daljeet nspector well as their masters. as terrorists against action" "resolute for called and ism soring and supporting terror- spon- for conference Asia of isolated Pakistan at the Heart and Afghanistan hit out at an re- Toner's marks came days after India question. a to bility," Toner said in response to contribute to regional sta- forts because that's only going ef- and operations terrorism counter- their in cooperate rather -- both governments to of Pakistan and Afghanistan, Deputy continue "We reporters. told Toner Mark Spokesperson State Department soil," Pakistan from operating Network Haqqani the as Afghan such groups Taliban for tolerance ued to encourage the Government pleaded that Key Answers in Petition, the petitioners have at pages 3 to 8 of the Writ Examination 2014 afresh and Competitive Preliminary conduct the Combined respondents be directed to dent No.1. 05.10.2015 issued by respon- No.PSC/EX-15/47 dated sult notification bearing p a as document the requires c is distribution its that tant t d chil- their card admitting while the need people said Minister the consumers, for i t ng the importance of the card M Home M by made statement a to contrary is Parliament continuing, the official said. c ists came from Pakistan. terror- many how to related v a Himself here. Lecture Day Estates Defence of occasion the on democracy" stronger i b v t two m be may There cation. that there would be no clarifi- over to India, it was decided Pakistani terrorists had cross f Sabha on November 29 was 29 November on Sabha w M g the s at not and airbase, attack Pathankot terror out carried who terrorists, four P n system. t representatives send People Parliamentary told u disrupt. "Disruption is totally and to discuss not and business transact He to meant are P nority. mi- the by majority" of ging "gag- to amounts which tion disrup- and dharna for place t s M President Pranab Mukherjee P o &7&,)*&$   hings, hings, therefore, it is impor- his year. Further highlight- ompleted by December 25th Govt stands-by four militants theory inPathankotGovt stands-byfour militantstheory attack President anguished over Parliamentary paralysis roof even for opening a new ren in a school. He said one ng on "Electoral reforms for a ud ht ny four only that ound o speak and not to sit on dhar- he Pathankot airbase, but in- oday said the House is not a ix as was announced by the aeet ie t the to given tatement rid u b te I has NIA the by out arried vrmn. tp Home top A overnment. psto over pposition le on the floor," he said speak- eteran Parliamentarian be- Parliamentarian eteran estigations estigations on that was still &7&,)*&$  a and not to create any trou- acpal in nacceptable rimnain ta they that arliamentarians rimnay paralysis, arliamentary rimn ta tee were there that arliament ritten question asked in Lok ore terrorists, who attacked rh we h hd said had he when 4 arch on Singh Rajnath inister nsr ofca si the said official inistry inistry will not change its change not will inistry It is further prayed that h ase gvn in given answer The S T In a stinging attack on the ne h investigation the ince e no Home Union he sons and Writ of Certiorari be said to be aggrieved per- answered, they in law cannot tempted and which they were Attar questions they had at- correct answers. and revised keys are not the Keys were correct answers changed when the earlier in different series have been respect of certain questions T Director, FCS&CA Kashmir, Z age in certain areas in Valley, short- food address To aries. Kerosene among the benefici- P t h added that the card would also b P in station force air attacked Simli village - Akalgarh and Gulpur bridge, river Ravi J r to carry out the strike. station force air the entered had militants four only said Hansraj Gangaram Ahir had M L found only four bodies. ing that the investigators had the case, has been maintain- probing was which Agency, T w t M reports," he had said. Defence for awaiting are We nation. exami- forensic for sent and " w P s were found at the debris after from four bodies of terrorists, apart remains, charred that oe ta Primn i in is Parliament that noted President The monetisation. meant meant to devote your time are for You business. transact y p y a s s ly unacceptable". Mukherjee's j Chair has no option but to ad- the which in situation a ates s t r n Majority majority. gagging m Mukherjee said, "Disruption f f s c P o poes f Liquefied of process ion ut ensure neo-middle class, middle class poor, the empower will This #IndiaDefeatsBlackMoney. must money," black he said. "Together, we & terrorism ruption, cor- against 'Yagna' ongoing heartedly participating in this whole- for India of people the salute "I payments. cashless Modi spoke about the benefits tunity" to embrace increased embrace to tunity" country has a "historic oppor- of demonetization and said the this step. In a series of tweets, and from gain to stand traders labourers farmers, that "long term for gains" and insisted way the pave will term pain" "short the that assert Modi today took to Twitter to tion, Prime Minister Narendra demonetiza- over Opposition &7&,)*&$  ank account. The Minister The account. ank oo had said that six terrorists lkr l instructed Ali ulfkar elp in streamlining distribu- Charred remains were found ourn the House. This is total- ore he became the President, toem a (P) and (LPG), Gas etroleum ortnight over the issue of de- assaduq Jeelani to procure to Jeelani assaduq te el sot slogans, shouts well, the o ecurity forces searched the searched forces ecurity rss nee Pna via Punjab entered orists term gains:PM onnote ban term painwillShort lead to long ession for only a few weeks in tops the proceedings and cre- uption. Only minority comes ap tak on a over for Parliament of is attack harp anial anial road, Dhusi turn, near omes in the midst of paraly- year. "For demonstration, athankot," he said in a writ- takt ifre station airforce athankot u jb Yu r mat to meant are You job. our other laces. But any for God's sake, do choose can ou ok Sabha on November 29, November on Sabha ok e ainl Investigation National he ever ever participates in this dis- rimnay disruption arliamentary ere involved in the attack. the in involved ere e te prto ended. operation the hen nse o Sae o Home for State of inister inister Manohar Parrikar Manohar inister eans you are hurt, you are you hurt, are you eans Justice Muzaffar Hussain " I md tog tak by attack strong Amid n the reply to a query in Four Pakistan-based ter- t at- officers concerned other S FCS&CA Secretary, State. s s w t loss. The Minister said that said Minister The loss. market p at FCI from cured a f h i favour and what appears cannot be issued in their C&A ahi would Kashmir FCS&CA d Director, the Minister issued Court. JNF seek such relief from the they have no right in law to mentioned facts situation, when in view of the afore fresh examination conducted have taken a chance to get Key Answers, petitioners tion that because of change of from the pleadings of the peti- u t ( f t od oprto o India of Corporation Food S f w tract and clarify that Dawood forcing the government to re- Ibrahim, Dawood terrorist whereabouts of most wanted t w Pakistan related controversy usin icuig one including questions Parliament to answers over in the past been left red faced g h 40 launcher, grenade barrel under one magazines, pistol 32 AK magazines, 3 pistols, 7 s f recovered weapons the with forces recovered 4 AK rifles, i ists killed and arrested along terror- of details the as well a P t a by Ravneet Singh. question a to reply ten tion decision. against him over demonetiza- Opposition by attack strong tions." The tweets came amid transac- economic in nology ments & integrate latest tech- em- to opportunity historic went on to add, "We also have a villages must get their due." Our money. black & ruption the economic backbone of our tion," he said. Mukherjee said disrup- causing by misused t t brace increased cashless pay- ral India be curtailed by cor- by curtailed be India ral progress and prosperity of ru- nation" and "no longer will the are farmers, "who labourers, traders, for gains several added. Minister Prime the gains," term long for way pave will s a even if a member is levelling h o ience but this short term pain inconven- of degree a bring the government's measure will Modi added. "I always said that & benefit future generations," o t be Whatever all. at ceptable c m he said. Mukherjee said that s e t prac- a become has ruption) (dis- this that remains "Fact ebr, atclry Lok particularly members, i and finance," he said. S t ood grains, and distribute the FCI), FCI), and distribute the addi- ood grains up and above NF- ood grains. Authorizing the ended the meeting. dentify areas in valley that valley in areas dentify e rsn dispensation present he ional quota at market price market at quota ional he areas having shortage of shortage having areas he rom them. tep to ensure that there is no hortage of food grains in the sts were neutralised by the by neutralised were sts hat they did not know about roit wo entered who errorists dditional ration supply pro- rices, with no profit and no rcin ta Director that irections ecurity forces. The security A and under MMSFES from ai Ria Drco and Director Raina, hafiq nder no profit and no loss, in v iaeut spl of supply inadequate ave ype ype of freedom should not be dvdas h si te re- the said he ndividuals, er from them, he said. he differences, we have the have we differences, he he floor of the House. "This House. the of floor he ice which should not be ac- be not should which ice argeting any single party or nd the route used by them as kd bu te ubr of number the about sked ay on the floor of the House," osblt i o everyone. of is ponsibility and grenades and one dag- one and grenades and unjab for Pathankot attack ourt can interfere in what I ecsn te uhrt of authority the xercising ud ae vr possible every take ould ne, no court can prosecute can court no ne, algto aant some- against allegation n pruiy t sek our speak to pportunity, abha members over money over members abha im because he has said so on as in Pakistan. here it informed the House ind, to speak freely and no T A h Cnrs M had MP Congress The He said the decision has decision the said He M he Home Ministry had Ministry Home he hir said all these terror- aintaining that he is not He c the approval of Parliament. without India of fund dated t m p be imposed without their ap- t right right under which no tax can i c n d P r, w-hrs f ie of time of two-thirds gre, aty n we ota of F outlay when and paltry that when India's budget was D T w t b a democracy and these are de- t he consolidated fund without ell me that there is a fourth D n Lok Sabha have singular have Sabha Lok n hat hat three D's are essential in heir approval. "No amount "No approval. heir an be spend from the consoli- ause elected representatives ate, dissension and decision. oa ad ete cn any can neither and roval susn mny n fi- and money iscussing Depositing old notes in banks won't make black white: FM money ne H si ti ws be- was this said He ance. ive Year Plan was very mea- rimn ws eoe to devoted was arliament e rsdn pitd out pointed President he t m changes changes colour from black to Shiksha Abhiyan in violation were back into the system. 15.44 lakh crore junked notes 11.85 lakh crore out of the Rs Rs nearly currency, terfeit m b o the government demonetised main on unexplained funds. still remain because what is what because remain still white. Its tax liability would etrt ofc o te Sarva the of office rectorate employee post of system analyst in the di- contractual Murtaza Hussain against the a had directed the adjustment of employee. 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