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after the break NEW DELHI, JAN 08 maintain records for transactions under Rule NL CORRESPONDENT to the allegations levelled the only solution: CM The Income Tax 114B of I-T Act. by opposition members and Department has asked banks Rule 114B lists various JAMMU TAWI, JAN 08 steps taken by the for reports on cash deposits transactions for which The J&K Legislature government during the 'Uprooting monopolist politics in J&K Mufti's biggest contribution' in savings accounts between quoting PAN is mandatory. Budget session will resume five-month-long unrest in relations with Pakistan. It April 1 and November 9, Those who have not on Mondy after a break of NL CORRESPONDENT the Kashmir valley to bring contained solutions to the 2016. submitted their PAN details five consecutive days. Chief normalcy back. SRINAGAR, JAN 08 various issues confronting A recent notification asks or Form 60 will have to do Minister Mehbooba Mufti is During the off days, the Chief Minister Mehbooba the banks, cooperative so by February 28. expected to reply on a the state. Valley and higher reaches Mufti today made it clear banks and post offices for The department had discussion on Kashmir Speaking at an official of the Jammu region were that there was "no other reports on cash deposits previously asked banks and unrest and civilian killings. function for release of lashed with snow whereas solution" to the wide range between April 1 to post offices to report Combined Opposition special English and Urdu the winter capital and of issues plaguing the State November 9, 2016 - the day deposits above Rs 2.5 lakh National Conference (NC), numbers of Sheeraza on the Jammu plains witnessed than implementing the when the central in savings accounts and Congress, CPI (M), JKPDF vision and contribution of heavy rain after three 'agenda of alliance' reached government's measure to more than Rs 12.50 lakh in and Independent MLA late Mufti Sayeed by the months of dry period. between the PDP and the is no other way. And if not political narrative on and in make old banknotes of Rs current accounts made Sheikh Abdul Rashid are up J&K Academy of Art, Snow and rain exposed the BJP that aims to provide a today, then tomorrow, it Jammu & Kashmir so that Rs 500 and Rs 1000 invalid between November 10- in arms against the Culture & Languages government and representative Government. (implementation of agenda the voices of dissent are came into effect - to the December 30, 2016, as well government over what they (JKAACL) here today, administration as both "We are sure there is no of alliance) has to happen," heard and respected. department. as cash deposits exceeding called Kashmir unrest and Chief Minister said the late were missing from the other solution. How long Mehbooba said. She said the Agenda of Banks have been asked to Rs 50,000 on a single day. showed their aggressive leader worked tirelessly so ground. will we fight with each She said that the biggest Alliance covered various strictly update PAN With an estimated about posture during the first two that the real democracy As the Kashmir valley other? How long will contribution of late Mufti issues, like revocation of the (Permanent Account Rs 15 lakh crore in junked days of the session. takes roots in the State and remained cut off from the Kashmiris are killed? How Mohammad Sayeed to the Armed Forces (Special Number) details or Form 60 currency notes coming back On Tuesday, when the people are genuinely heard. rest of the world as the long will our kids bear the polity of the State was to Powers) Act, power, talks at (for those without PAN) of into the banking system post Legislative Assembly last Ministers, legislators and Jammu-Srinagar national brunt of this trouble? There evolve an alternative different levels and friendly family P2 account holders and demonetisation, P2 met, the Opposition forced highway was blocked, the government to accept erstwhile district Doda also Revenue Power-generation gap widens the adjournment motions remained cut from the Turmoil in valley a over Kashmir situation and winter capital and other civilian killings and a parts of the state. There PDD sets 2019 deadline for 100% metering discussion was started. was no road connectivity Lashkar's job: NIA Former CM and NC and people suffered. NL CORRESPONDENT 2017, 344709 in 2017-2018 "The JKPDD has revised senior PDD official said. JAMMU, JAN 08 (KIP) who had immediate working president Omar Electricity also remained a and 348103 in 2018-2019. the metering plan and now The gap in power relations in Kashmir. Abdullah had taken the cause of concern as many SRIANGAR, JAN 08 The Department had earlier proposes to meter all the purchase and revenue if the NIA is to be believed Reports said that had not charge from the opposition places in the Valley are still To reduce the revenue set up the target of 100 consumers by the end of generation as per officials is it means Chief Minister, the security forces initiated side whereas Congress without electricity for over generation gap, the Power percent metering by 2014 2018-19. Owing to repeated the main reason for power Legislature Party leader 48 hours now. These issues Mehbooba Mufti is correct tough measures the situation Development Department and was later extended to failure of tendering process, liability in the state. Nawang Rigzin Jora, CPI are likely to be raised in the when she held militants, would have assumed has decided to expedite the 2015 after facing protests in a parallel mechanism for To ensure completion of (M) MLA Muhammad Assembly tomorrow. Pakistani agencies and alarming dimensions. installation of metering various parts of the state and procurement and the metering project within Yousuf Tarigami, PDF Meanwhile, discussion separatists responsible for Several hundred protesters process and has set up the now set up the deadline to installation of meters the scheduled time, the MLA Hakeem Muhammad on Motion of Thanks on fuelling trouble in Kashmir were arrested which target of 2019 for its 2019. through a central department has decided to Yaseen also spoke during the Governor's address is in which about 100 people restored a semblance of completion. The PDD has been facing government agency will outsource the metering the discussion. likely to begin tomorrow were killed in clashed calm in Kashmir. According to official hurdles in installing metres also be put in place in project to a central agency As the CM couldn't reply and will culminate on between protesters and the Lashkar activists had to the discussion on Tuesday. Budget documents of the PDD, in several areas due to addition to the procurement for expedition of the security forces during the been asked by their handlers Tuesday due to her prior presentation has been there shall be a revenue gap public resentment resulting through tenders so that the process. last seven months. across the LOC that they schedule, she will respond delayed by a day. of Rs 3,572.14 crore for the the department had missed metering process is A senior official said the The NIA had arrested should see that there was a FY 2016-17. The PDD says several deadlines of 100 expedited and completed meters procured in the past Bahadur Ali from Srinagar lot of bloodshed and that during the 2014-2015 percent metering. within three years," the had developed defects which and during sustained violence so that Pakistani Helicopter service to and 2015-2016, there was a According to official documents says. necessitated replacement of interrogation in the union leaders got an opportunity revenue generation gap of documents of the PDD, it "The installation of the meters. "While the 2019 capital he confessed that he to rake up the Kashmir issue Vaishno Devi suspended Rs 3913.19 and Rs 3426.50 said it had envisaged to metering would reduce the has been set up the deadline belonged to the dreaded in the international fora. crores respectively. Now to meter all its consumers by power pilferage and people for installation of the meters Lashkar-i-Toiba outfit and And leaders and officials of NL CORRESPONDENT helicopter services to the reduce the revenue the end of the FY 2015-16, will get 24-hour power but many existing ones have was tasked to fuel turmoil in Nawaz sharif led shrine, which is located generation gap, the but the pace of metering has supply. Once people will also become obsolete and Kashmir. Government raised the issue JAMMU TAWI, JAN 08 nearly 14 km uphill from government has set up the been very slow during the pay as per the usage of government is also His handlers across the on the floor of the UN and Helicopter service for Katra down in the district target of 100 percent metre last couple of years due to electricity, they will receive considering how to replace LOC had succeeded in they motivated Washington pilgrims to the Mata were suspended, an official completion by 2019. "resource constraints and smooth electricity supply them in a phased manner," pushing groups of Lashkar to intervene so that India Vaishno Devi shrine at said here. The PDD has projected some bottlenecks". without any interruption," a he said. activists to help Bahadur Ali reopened the doors of Katra in Jammu was Meanwhile, after installation of 1147723 to complete the task of dialogue. But as a tough suspended on Sunday due to remaining closed for three metres from 2015 to 2019 in escalating the level of politician Prime heavy snowfall at Trikuta days due to heavy snowfall domestic and non-domestic CPIO fined Rs 25,000 for rejecting violence. These militant Minister,Modi did not Hills, an SMVDSB official in Bannihal and Patnitop categories of which 202374 leaders actually incited succumb to the pressure said. sectors, the strategic have been installed during trouble soon after Burhan because he had conveyed to There has been over two Jammu-Srinagar national 2015-2016, and has RTI query on Modi's degree Wani militant commander theinternational community feet of snowfall in the highway was restored for projected installation of was killed. Handlers across that India was prepared to Trikuta Hills and due to traffic on Sunday evening. 252537 metres in 2016- NL CORRESPONDENT foolish". for a postal order of Rs 10, the LOC had directed reopen talks if P:akistan inclement weather, "The P2 The commission was "the proverb 'penny wise, Lashkar and others to incite stopped using its soil for NEW DELHI, JAN 08 hearing a plea filed by pound foolish' has to be people to violence because exporting terror to The Central Information Air service resumes from Srinagar Airport Delhi-based lawyer rewritten as 'rupee wise and Wani was a local militant India.(KIP) Commission (CIC) has Mohammad Irsad, whose thousand foolish' ". Stranded vehicles cleared on Highway' slapped a fine of Rs 25,000 RTI query seeking Sahay in her defence argued on Delhi University's inspection of Modi's degree that there was no malice in CRPF turns down query on SRINAGAR, JAN 08 (KNS) remains closed. KNS correspondent. Central Public Information was rejected on the ground rejecting the RTI application He said, 36 flights SSP said that Airport Officer (CPIO) for rejecting that the Indian Postal Order and that she had to follow use of pellet guns in Kashmir Air service from Srinagar operated so far on first day, witnessed rush because an RTI application seeking (IPO) was not marked in the policies laid down by the airport resumes on Saturday, with carrying 6000 travelers Srinagar-Jammu national Prime Minister Narendra favour of the Registrar of university. NL CORRESPONDENT made the query had levelled after being hit severely due including 1000 foreign highway remains closed and Modi's graduation degree. the university. The commission did not find no allegations of human to recent snowfall and poor tourists. passenger preferred to use The Chief Information The commission, directing any merit or justification in NEW DELHI, JAN 08 rights violation or visibility, Stranded vehicles "With carrying 3000 Air service. Commission, M. Sridhar the "public authority" to her argument, stating that The CRPF has refused to corruption. cleared at Srinagar-Jammu passengers 18 flights arrived Meanwhile Inspector Acharyulu, in a recent order, recover an amount of Rs the fee was not a material disclose the SOP for use of Human rights activist national Highway. so for and including 1000, General of Police (IGP) pulled up CPIO Meenakshi 25,000 from the salary factor to throw out an RTI pellet guns and quantum of Venkatesh Nayak had Talking to KNS SSP foreigners, 3000 passengers Traffic, J&K, Shafqat Ali Sahay of Delhi University payable to Sahay, said after request. ammunition fired by the sought to know the Standard Airport Manzoor Ahmad deported from Srinagar Watali told KNS that and said the rejections hearing the story that It said it was "vexed with force to quell protests in Operating Procedure (SOP) said, that Airport witnessed Airport so far," Manzoor stranded traffic has been reminded him of the saying thousands of rupees had non response" from the Jammu and Kashmir, saying for using pellet guns which huge rush as Highway Ahmad SSP Airport told cleared P2 "penny wise, pound been spent in a legal battle CPIO to a P2 the RTI applicant who had led to P2 PHC Goha without doctors Life remains disrupted in remote Avalanche warning Army saves life of areas of Jammu Province NL CORRESPONDENT Public Health Centre (PHC) for J&K and Himachal young girl in Budhal Marmat-Goha has no doctor ORRESPONDENT Panchari and Udhampur- DODA, JAN 08 to cater the medical needs of NL C NL CORRESPONDENT in place for avalanche prone Landher, Gool-Gulabgarh NL CORRESPONDENT Centre (PHC) at Budhal Subsequent reluctance of over 40 thousand population areas in Baramulla, JAMMU TAWI, JAN 08 and higher reaches of Doda facing great difficulty doctors to work in far flung since past few days due CHANDHIGARH, JAN 08 Kupwara, Bandipora, Normal life remained RAJOURI, JAN 08 covering long snow-bound and Ramban districts were A medium danger Kishtwar, Rajouri, Doda, areas has left patients of transfer of 'only doctor' disrupted in major parts of Army came to the rescue of distance. But at the PHC among the roads on which avalanche warning was Poonch and Riyasi of Public Health Centre (PHC) posted creating grave hilly areas of districts Reasi, a minor girl in dire need of family found neither any traffic remained suspended. issued today for some Jammu and Kashmir. in Marmat-Goha in Jammu resentment among local Udhampur and Doda as medical help while facing doctor nor any ambulance. In some of the areas the avalanche-prone districts of Medium-danger avalanche and Kashmir's hilly Doda people. major link roads got communication remained difficulty in breathing by A private medical shop too Jammu and Kashmir and warning for the same period district in state of lurch with Public Health Centre- blocked due to heavy broken with their respective providing her the medical could not be any help on Himachal Pradesh. has also been issued for no doctor available to them Goha has vacancy of 1 snowfall and landslides. district headquarters. aid and oxygen in an Army approaching. Chandigarh-based Snow areas in Chamba, Kinnaur for treatment. With the MBBS Doctor, 2 MBBS Due to heavy rain and "We received complaints ambulance. An intelligence and Avalanche Study and Lahaul Spiti districts of result patients are being Doctors (NRHM), 1 BDS, 2 snowfall, residents were regarding road blockades Heavy snowfall for the personnel posted at Establishment (SASE) Himachal Pradesh. referred to district hospital ISM Doctors and a large forced to remain inside for from various quarters. The past two days at Budhal in Budhal contacted the issued the warning that "People are advised not to Doda or in Jammu and force of paramedical staff. the past three days. department has pressed Rajouri forced residents to Commanding Officer of would be valid for the next Srinagar, causing them Rayis a local resident said, Although weather machinery into service in venture in avalanche prone remain within doors. 60 Rashtriya Rifles at 24 hours starting at 5 pm extreme hardships, "It's very unfortunate that conditions improved today, order to make roads traffic areas during the warning Ulfat Naz, 15, a Samote for help who today. physically, only doctor working here Latti-Dudu, Ramnagar- worthy at the earliest," said period," it said. tuberculosis patient, fell promptly arranged an A SASE advisory said the mentally and financially. has been transferred by Basantgarh, Udhampur- Mohd Abdullah, Executive SASE said snowfall had sick and was brought to ambulance and a doctor medium danger warning is Established in 1980's, government P2 Mongri, Udhampur- Engineer, P2 occurred at P2 the Govt. Primary Health rushed to Budhal. P2 2 CITY the northlines Jammu | Monday | Jan | 09 | 2017

Complaint for registering FIR against Heavy snow raises hopes Farooq Abdullah for sedition of tourism stakeholders SRINAGAR, JAN 08 tourism industry are NL Correspondent impressed upon the police a cognizable offence. called freedom movement ecstatic and hopeful for Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 to take cognizance of the Giving Reference of the and also extended support The heavy snowfall in the good tourist footfalls to offence and register an media reports, the to the Hurriyat summer capital Srinagar the region this winter. The Sukesh Khajuria, a noted FIR against the offender complainant Sukesh Conference by saying that and the ski resort of Meteorological social activist and former as laid down in case titled Khajuria stated that “BE UNITED , move Gulmarg in north Kashmir Department has said it is member of official Lalita Kumari Vs State of Farooq Abdullah, on 5th ahead , take this freedom this season has brought expecting the weather to cheer to the Kashmir’s improve from Sunday. Prominent Citizen’s UP & ors. December 2016, on the movement forward and hoteliers. “After a prolonged dry Advisory Committee has {W.P.(Crl.)No.68/2008} occasion of 111th Birth We are with you and not To make the most of the spell, this time we have sought registration of an where in a constitution anniversary of his father against you. We will snowfall after a prolonged over four feet of snow at FIR against National Bench of the Supreme late Sheikh Mohammad never be free if we don’t dry spell, the Tourism main Gulmarg, while its Conference Patron and Court held that Abdullah at Naseem get united. If we are Department is planning a depth at Kangdoori and former Chief Minister Dr. registration of FIR is Bhagh near Hazratbal divided we will be at host of activities, Affarwat is between 7 and Farooq Abdullah under mandatory under section Srinagar, while loss” Dr. Farooq Abdullah including an over one- 8 feet. We are happy that it section 124-A RPC 154 of the Code of addressing a gathering in also advised his party month-long snow carnival has snowed this much and (Sedition) for extending Criminal Procedure. The Kashmiri, indulged in workers not to give up at Gulmarg at the end of hope for a good response,” open support to Hurriyat Police officer cannot commission of offence their allegiance to this this month, which is said Altaf Ahmed Rather, Conference and “Azadi” avoid his duty of under Section 124-A movement (freedom famous for snow skiing general manager, Hotel Movement. registering offence and RPC. He had openly sided movement). and its cable car. Hill Top in Gulmarg. “The Khajuria in his complaint action must be taken with the separatists A copy of the complaint While it has been snowing hoteliers at the ski resort submitted to SSP Dr. against erring officers particularly Hurriyat is also endorsed to here since Friday and with are getting a lot of queries Sunil Gupta attaching who do not register the Conference and extended Governor, CM, Union Gulmarg receiving about from potential customers Abdullah’s seditious FIR if Information complete support to the Home and Law Ministers four feet of snow, the from various parts of the speech in a compact disc received by him discloses separatists for the so besides other officials. people associated with the country,” he added.

political journey of Mufti Syeed and other exclusive FROM PAGE 1 photographs was also held by the Academy. the tax department has started analysing the bank deposit trends. PHC Goha without doctors Agenda of Alliance the CPIO fined Rs 25,000 for rejecting CRPF turns down query on which is grave injustice with people of waste area. Another RTI query on Modi's degree doctor who was posted here has been on leave for very long only solution: CM use of pellet guns in Kashmir time left the people on mercy of god." number of its notices and thus found it a fit case to impose "Ambulance facility is also not available in PHC from years penalty. members of Mehbooba, including her sister Rubaiya forced old, ailing and pregnant women to walk miles to get Calling the CPIO's action "pathetic", the commissioner said large-scale injuries and blindings during the recent Sayeed and brother Tassaduq, also attended the event which treatment. A large no of population is poor and can't afford in the order that "such a simple request for information has prolonged unrest in the Kashmir valley, and quantum of marked the first death anniversary of Mufti Sayeed. to go outside for treatment and now they are depending been dragged to the level of second appeal, building heaps ammunition used since July 1, 2016 till date. He also However, the BJP Ministers including the BJP MoS, Art, upon local means of Medicare facilities." of documents with multiple files". wanted the rank-wise number of CRPF personnel injured Culture and Languages were conspicuous by their absence he added. People are demanding that all the vacant posts The commission also slammed Delhi University for while conducting operations since July 1, 2016. from the official function while Science and Technology should be filled immediately and upgrade the PHC to Sub- "spending huge amounts of money and consuming precious "In the instant case, there appears no violation of human Minister from BJP quota Mr. Sajjad Ahmad Lone was district hospital because the only PHC cannot fulfill the time of public servants", including the commission. rights as well as the facts do not attract allegations of present. demands of the large population of this area. It also asked the "public authority", without defining it, to corruption. Moreover, your application does not make any Block Medical Officer, Assar, Dr Mushtaq Shah said, "So Sh. NN Vohra, the Governor was speaking at a function said facilitate sufficient training to the entire staff, including the reference to such allegations. Hence, this department is not far we have not relieved the transferred doctor but it is a that Sayeed's policies and vision was focused on ways to CPIO, in the matter of RTI law so that they do not reject liable to provide any information under the RTI Act, 2005," serious concern and we have taken up the matter with develop the state on every front within the shortest possible applications in a routine manner without application of the Central Public Information Officer said. higher ups to fulfil the vacant posts". time. Recounting number of his pro-people policies, the mind. Governor said that sectors like Education, Tourism and The commission recommended that officials be provided Horticulture were close to Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's with the latest books on the RTI Act as well as classic text Avalanche warning for heart. Army saves life of books on administrative law. The special numbers of Sheeraza were released by It suggested they should also be given the books "Right to J&K and Himachal Governor, N N Vohra, who is also the Patron of the young girl in Budhal Know" by late professor S.P. Sathe and "Five-point Academy. Someone: What Not To Do At IIT" by Chetan Bhagat. In his remarks, secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and many places in J&K and HP since yesterday. The girl was provided medical treatment and oxygen in the Languages, Aziz Hajni said Mufti had also a great vision for Banihal Top (17 cm), Haddan Taj (12 cm), Neelam (10 cm), ambulance and after she became stable, she was brought to culturally uniting all three regions of the state for overall Helicopter service to Drass (2 cm), Kanzalwan (15 cm) in J&K and Bahang (43 the unit health centre at Samote with her family members. development. The academy followed the practice of cm), Solang Nala (50 cm), Dhundi (58 cm) and Patsio (5 "As the girl became stable after timely treatment, she was publishing special numbers (literary journals) on the former Vaishno Devi suspended cm) in HP had received fresh snowfall. (agencies) later sent to the district hospital in a private vehicle by the Chief Ministers as also the presidents of the academy, he Army where she is stable now," said an Army officer. said, adding that such numbers had been published for Pertinent to add here that most of the Primary Health highway was thrown open to two-way traffic after clearing Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, GM Sadiq and Sheikh Air service resumes from Centres in remote and rural areas remain without doctors over 1,000 vehicles stranded at different places on the and medical aids. Mohammad Abdullah in the past. highway," said an official of the Traffic Department. Rubaiya breaks down Srinagar Airport Air traffic to and from the Srinagar international airport also Rubaiya Sayeed, daughter of Mufti Sayeed and Mehbooba's Life remains disrupted in remote resumed on Sunday afternoon after remaining suspended younger sister, who was invited to speak on the occasion, from Jawahar Tunnel to Udhampur on both the sides of for two days. broke down as she recalled her father. "He (Mufti) was like National Highway. areas of Jammu Province a Chinar tree under whose shades we all grew up," Rubaiya He said that, "150 trucks were stranded at Qazigund area Public Works Department, Udhampur. said with tears in her eyes. "That is how we feel a year after I-T asks Banks report on cash and all have been allowed to move towards Jammu". Meanwhile, students were forced to take exams without any him," she said and returned to her seat. Adding that passenger vehicular movement will be allowed heating arrangements at exam centres, with the temperature On the sidelines of the function, a photo exhibition on the deposits before demonetisation decision taken in today's meeting. (KNS) was below sub zero.

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Printed, Publish 3 STATE the northlines Jammu | Monday | January 09 | 2017 Exploitative enslavement of academic Consulate tribes before launching new plans, demand Gujjars arrangements intolerable: Harsh NL Correspondent are well aware of the "We the Gujjars-Bakerwals Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 educational, health and constitute the main ST NL Correspondent to various government engagements. Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 cultural scenario of our group of the state and the Stressing that the Nomadic Drawing attention of the State people. He said that the government should take our and Tribal people must be Government about the regularization tribal community people on board as a major Seeking job security for the of such lecturers and teachers having consulted before formation consultation is must before stakeholder before contractuals and academic been ordered in the states of Punjab, and implementation of new introducing new formulating any new arrangement lecturers rendering un- Himachal and Delhi by their schemes, the members of programmes for them or policies about us rather interrupted services in the Education respective governments, he regretted Gujjar Community today making any changes in the treating us as an Department since several years, that such lecturers working from 5 to asserted that all the existing plans executed in implementing agency", Harsh Dev Singh, Chairman Jammu 18 years in educational institutions developmental plans should the tribal areas. He said our suggested Dr Rahi. and Kashmir National Panthers were subjected to the worst form of not be imposed on Schedule nomadic groups still The speakers urged the State Party (JKNPP) and former ill treatment with uncertainty Tribes (STs) as they have a practice primitive culture Government to take Education Minister sought framing implementation of the doctrine of emoluments of Rs 7000 per month hovering over their head like right to decide the kind of and they should be immediate measures by of a suitable regularization policy of 'equal pay for equal work' in Jammu as against Rs 45000 for their Damocles sword as they could be development they wish for. developed in their own constituting a special team such lecturers. Describing the 'use and Kashmir and regretted the counterparts in regular terminated any moment by the The Community members setup by providing them to save the existing rarest of and throw' policy adopted by the exploitation of the highly educated establishment, despite the same government. were speaking in a more economic autonomy, rare species of livestock of government with regard to such youth engaged as contractual nature of work, was obnoxious and Others who were present during the programme organised by educational avenues and Gujjars and Bakerwals. highly educated youth as most lecturers in Schools and Colleges on amounted to worst form of human conference included Gagan Partap, Tribal Research and equality in social Others who spoke on the reprehensible and contemptuous, he nominal wages only for the reason rights violation. He said that the Gurjeet Singh, Abhimanyu Sharma, Cultural Foundation which recognition. occasion including Dr cautioned the government not to that they were not regularly principle of 'equal pay for equal Pradeep Kour, Shakeel Anjum, Asif was presided over by noted He said imposing anything Akram Ali, Dilmer play with the sentiments of such appointed. He said that engagement work' had been expounded through a Iqbal, Naveen Khajuria, Nazia tribal researcher Dr Javaid from outside is not good for Chowdhary, Khadam under employed youth. of Ph.Ds, M.Phils and double post recent judgment rendered by the Kausar, Mukesh Raina, Shehnaz Rahi. their primitive cultural Chouhan, Ali Mohammad Addressing the media persons here graduates as lecturers in the said Apex Court and constituted a law Akhtar, Ajaz Hussain Wani, Surinder Dr Javaid Rahi, in his inheritance as it can spoil Goolvi, Din Mohammad today former Education Minister, institutions on academic which needed to be strictly honoured Kumar, Jeevan Kumar, Vinod presidential address stated their ethnicity and way of Chokar, Safeer Ali Gujjar, Harsh Dev Singh urged for the arrangement basis for negligible by the state government with respect Kumar, Sangeeta Sambyal. that we as tribal community livelihood. Mohad Tasduq Gaigi. BJP organizes "Lohri Milan" prog Sham criticizes BJP over Panun Kashmir organizes Youth Workshop organised the youth event. NL Correspondent artist Rattan Shuggal and Jammu organized such a double speak on WPRs Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 Pulkit Chrungoo, President, party and also Vishwanath "Lohri Milan" Program NL Correspondent explain to people what has ABVP Jammu University Ratha and party and also highlight the Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 BJP District Jammu happened to its promise of also spoke on the occasion. entertainment the crowd schemes of Modi organized a "Lohri Milan" granting citizenship rights to A photo exhibition depicting gathered on the occasion government and state Accusing BJP of indulging Program at Gangyal under West Pakistan refugees," the various facets of with their folk's songs and Governments. District in "double speak" on the the dynamic leadership of President Baldev Singh Sharma said. Kashmiri Pandit exodus and Dogri dance and skit. A issue of West Pakistan He urged the Govt. to sought Baldev Singh Billawaria Billawaria thanks the exile was also organised on local program were also refugees (WPR), Sr. Vice out all the issues including where thousands of peoples senior leaders to attend the the occasion.Dr. Rajan Kotru President & Former Minister citizenship Rights Congress Sham Lal Sharma while speaking on the concerning to the west PAK occasion congratulated said the party which had Refugees. He warned the promised to provide Panun Kashmir for its government that they should relentless work and deep citizenship rights to the not succumb to the pressure refugees before elections is commitment to the cause of of separatists on this issue. the exiled community. now providing only identity Sham also expressed His cards to them. Virender Raina, National concern over the increasing Spokesperson in his address "BJP, which had always unemployment in the state. said that Panun Kashmir is promised citizenship and He said that during Elections aware of its huge duties and voting rights to West BJP had promised NL Correspondent will espouse the idealogical Pakistan Refugees, is now employment to the "Youth" Spokesperson conducted the Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 issues pertaining to the merely providing them of the state but BJP proceedings of the well- struggle in exile in all identity cards. "BJP has government has miserably attended programme.Kotru Panun Kashmir organized circumstances. Ashwani always indulged in double failed to meet the aspirations was specially felicitated by Youth Workshop 2017 at Kumar Chrungoo, President, attended the function in present a beautiful bhajans. speak to remain in power," of the younger generation as the President of Panun function and also thanks to Jammu today. The Youth Panun Kashmir raised a which Kavinder Gupta Kavinder Gupta, address he added. He was speaking there have been no Kashmir on the occasion. the general public Workshop was presided over number of social, political Speaker J&K assembly, the occasion, said that such during the monthly meeting employment avenues The workshop among other participation in the "Lohri by Shri Ashwani Kumar and human rights concerns was the Chief Guest while, a festival program should of Block Congress generated in the state. Milan" Program. Other Chrungoo, President, Panun things decided to initiate a of the displaced community. BJP State General be organized and people who spoke the function Committee of Akhnoor here Sham said that the BJP has number of projects for the Secretary (Org.) Ashok Kashmir. Dr. Rajan Kotru, He said that the new will remain touch with our Vikram Randhawa, Vinay today. completely surrendered youth of the community in Koul, Smt. Priya Sethi Indian culture and Nepal based challenges need to be met Gupta, Sunil Sharma, Anil Former Minister also before the PDP and are order to associate them with MOS Education, Rajesh appreciate district Jammu charged BJP with exploiting lacking courage to put forth environmentalist of resolutely. The prominent Massom, Satpal Chodhary, the struggle of the Gupta MLA East Jammu, to organized such a the issue for the sake of vote the genuine problems of international repute and an who attended the function Pappu Choudhary, community in exile. Shri State Vice-Presidents beautiful program and also Parshotam Sharma, Tarsem bank politics, Sharma said people of Jammu in the expert on skill development included Upinder Kaul, Sameer Bhat, Convener and Yudhvir gritted people and said that Chodhary, Mandal the rival party owes an Government they are more was the special guest who Kamal Bagati, Vijay Qazi, Ruskin Bhat, Secretary of Sethi and Rajni Sethi and "Lohri festival" is grand in Presidents Ch. Harbans, explanation as to why the interested in remaining in attended the workshop. Shri Surinder Kaul and Rakesh the Panun Kashmir Youth Tikoo. State Spokesperson Brig. our cultural ethos and Ankush Gupta, Prof. promise of citizenship rights Govt for the sake of Virender Raina, National Anil Gupta were the Guest exhorted them to celebrate Sham, Kulbir Singh has trickled down to mere enjoyment of power and of honors. The Cultures such a occasions with Sambyal, Jaideep Sharma, identity cards. "BJP is in give last priority to the Programmers also held on happiness. Priya Sethi said Shiv Kumar Gupta, power both at the Centre and problems of the Jammu the occasion professional that she happy that District Ranjeet Singh. in the state and it should region. PHE workers to hold VC feeds wrong info, protest rally on Jan 10 misleads civil society: JYF

NL Correspondent / Irrigation and Flood NL Correspondent fraud and black mailers taking over as acting VC, re- Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 Control Department. having committed numbers instated her without wasting In a meeting held here at of scams protecting the time hence abetted Public Health While questioning the different PHE Stations wrong doers under his corruption. Some miscreants Engineering (PHE) wisdom of Hon'ble under the leadership of control. defaced the foundation stone Workers Welfare Chancellor of the Jammu Subash Verma, Provincial He also said that Prof R D of University on the campus University, NN Vohra, The Association today General Secretary Sharma took over as acting during midnight but Acting Jammu Youth Forum (JYF) decided to start decisive wherein he appealed the VC of JU in the last week of VC failed to book culprits as has urged her Chancellor to agitation by holding workers to unite under October, 2014. Since then, the group was patronized by wake up from deep slumber massive protest rally on the banner of PHE he took several decisions none other than VC himself. and immediately set the January 10, 2017 in the that were against the He reinstated Prof Sushil Workers Welfare things right in University office premises of Chief interests of student Sharma in DDE. He was Association if they want and also take to task VC, Engineer PHE community and more of suspended on the charges of redressal of their who is misleading civil Department Jammu as the authoritarian then popular Molestation case in DDE's demands in Toto. He society. State Government has ones. student in 2009. called upon the workers Issuing the press-statement failed to resolve the He reinstated one Professor But, immediately after to come in maximum here today, Deepak Kumar bending demands of the as Coordinator of M.Ed taking over as acting VC, strength in the proposed President JYF said that VC workers even after the programme in DDE. She Prof R D Sharma re-instated protest rally and make it is in the bad habit of dubbing was removed as coordinator his without wasting time commitments which were successful. He further those raising voice against on the charges of facilitating hence abetted corruption. A given to the employees said next course of action irregularities and wrong copying in an examination. female scholar lodged time to time by the can also be announced at doings as black mailers But, immediately after complaint of sexual Worthy Minister for PHE the protest rally venue. whereas he himself is a big harassment against a senior professor. But the Acting JKAC organizes awareness prog Vice Chancellor sided with accused and didn't allow NL Correspondent permanent resident of J&K will get the meeting sworn on the name of God Committee against Sexual Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 State Subject and members of our Trust that they will never involve in any type Harassment (CASH) to will help when ever required in getting of corruption and will definitely raise probe the matter. Later, the JK Against Corruption (JKAC) today completing formalities. She also their voice against Corrupt System. matter was taken up by said that the residents of Gorkha Nagar, appealed to all if anybody demands Later, JKAC members distributed 35 Jammu University Research Bazigar Basti and Bahu Fort are facing money you should definitely raise your blankets among deserving people of the Scholars Executive problems in getting State Subject voice against the corrupt and expose area. Others who were present on the Association (JURSEA). Certificate, Adhaar Card and Pension him or let us know. Leela Jamwal said occasion included Uma Devi, Babita Instead of taking action weather it is widow pension or old age we are working for awareness against Rana, Pranika Singh, Urmila Devi, against the culprit, the pension. In programme held here corruption and it is our prime duty to Savita Devi and Seema Devi which was Acting VC removed the wherein Leela Jamwal Vice Chairman oppose any type of corruption wherever chaired by Vikram Singh Chairman H0D and also rusticated the JKAC assured that those who are we witness. All the members present in JKAC, Rajan Gupta President. JURSEA office bearers. 4 HILL DISTRICT the northlines Jammu | Monday | January 09 | 2017 Bus Stand Ramban turns into swampy land Dorjay stresses on developing Reasi Tahir Mushtaq as mainstream tourism destination RAMBAN, Jan 07 NL Correspondent Minister of State for district, besides directing of other development Reasi, Jan 08 With the start of long awaited rainy Finance & Planning Ajay them to conduct frequent works. Meanwhile, the season after a long dry spell, it is Nanda, MLA Gool-Arnas field visits for ensuring Legislators also expressed Minister for Co-operatives started with problems of worst road Aijaz Ahmed Khan, MLA smooth implementation of their concerns related to and Ladakh Affairs, Chering connectivity and land sliding along the Gulabgarh, Mumtaz Ahmad the ongoing works. poor funding in different Dorjay today said the National Highway and on link roads, Khan, MLC Jugal Kishore, Minister of State for sectors, delay in present dispensation is in the same way Bus Stand Ramban District Development Finance & Planning , Ajay development works of making all out efforts to turned into a swampy land just after Commissioner (DDC), Nanda, in his address, said roads, schools, medical two days of raining. develop Reasi on the lines Reasi Ravinder Kumar, SSP the Government has buildings and bridges The on-set of rainy season has of mainstream tourism Reasi and other senior achieved maximum including pending cases of wrecked havoc and totally destroyed few months back by taking the common people are suffering. Nearby destinations abreast of officers of line departments progress in respect of compensation, covering the surface of the Bus Stand leaving adjoining land of Sericulture shopkeepers said that the Member existing religious tourism were present in the meeting. enhancing old age Mahore, Shidole, Dharmari, behind only swampy land. Moreover Department, but the project is too in Legislative Assembly (MLA) Ramban here, besides laying stress While deliberating on the pensions, carrying out Thuroo, Thakrakote, Judda, most of the area is already occupied by cold bag, reason best known to the has announced Rs 2 lacs for the on exploring the sites completion of construction plantation drives, Reasi, Katra, Bomag, the vendors and dhabawallas. Though people setting on the helm of affairs. beautification of the said bus stand a located along the main works of roads and increasing migrant relief, Shajroo, Chasana, Gari, one toilet complex has been built by Locals said that if the area of the bust year ago, but till date the work has not roads and interior routes of buildings in the district, the gradual repair of Arnas, Thilloo, Sildhar and the Sulabh International, but that is stand will get extended it will reduce been started. When contacted the district. Minister instructed the transformers, exploring other villages under power also in worst condition. The water the congestion in traffic movement and Additional District Development The Minister, who is also concerned officers to tourist sites and execution and water supply. logged on the road just inside as well parking space will also be increased. Commissioner (ADDC) Ramban the chairman of District outside the bus stand presents a bad However, locals alleged that the Ravinder Nath Sadhu said that the expedite the works on all Development Board, Reasi impression on thousands of administration is not taking any project of extension of bus stand is in projects to facilitate the 30 shopkeepers challaned for violations passengers, who arrive here from concrete step to develop and maintain process and the administration is said this while chairing people residing in the rural NL Correspondent different parts of the state, as they have the main Bus Stand of district Ramban. waiting for transfer of land from DDB meeting convened to pockets. Ramban, Jan 08 to pass through the logged water that They added that many times we Sericulture Department, only after that review the overall financial He instructed the officers to To keep a check on the violations Labour Department too filled with mud, to board in buses approached the concern department for the work will be started. He further and physical achievements fix responsibility of the conducted market inspection, here today. The checking and taxis. Official sources said that the the proper cleaning and maintaining of said that he will direct the concern related to district plan and concerned in implementing was launched by Labour Inspector Ramban Ravinder district administration has planned to it, but they too take it for granted and department to keep the bus stand need other Centrally Sponsored various welfare schemes Singh with a team of other officials. During the checking extend the area of existing bus stand due to their casual attitude we the and clean. Schemes. and programmes in the around 30 shopkeepers were fined and give challan for violating the norms. The main aim to check the shops that JKSPDC daily wagers stage were open on Sunday. Functioning of Speaking to the violators Labour Inspector said advised them not to open their shop during Sunday and follow the protest, project demands rules and regulations being prescribed the Labour Horticulture, Agri sectors Department. daily wagers who are NL Correspondent engaged from the seven Rajouri, Jan 08 Arrangements for R-Day years, as some among us are celebration reviewed engaged from the last 15 Minister for Animal, Sheep years, but has not yet get Husbandry and Fisheries, Ramban, Jan 08 permanent. He further said Abdul Ghani Kohli today District Development Commissioner, Ramban Mohammad Aijaz held a meeting to review the that said the government said that in order to boost arrangements for celebration of Republic Day-2017, here should meet our demands at agrarian economy, the use earliest so that our families today. Additional District Development of latest technology should will face any trouble further. Commissioner, Ravinder Nath Sadhu , Assistant be promoted at all levels. He warned that if our Commissioner Revenue Vivek Puri , ASP Mushtaq demands will not fulfill, we The Minister said this Choudhary, Chief Medical Officer, District Youth Services will continue our strike and during a meeting convened and Sports Officer besides Bankers, representatives of NL Correspondent and State Power will stopped the Baglihar to review the functioning various departments including police, Army, CRPF were Ramban, Jan 07 Development Corporation project. A large number of of Horticulture, Sericulture also present in the meeting. It was decided in the (SPDC), here today. daily wagers participated in and Agriculture sectors in meeting that the main function will be held at District Jammu & Kashmir State The protestors was led by the demonstration and raised Rajouri here today. Police Line Ground at Chandrog where the National Flag will be unfurled by the chief guest followed by the parade Power Development union president Mohammad anti-government slogans, The sectoral heads of the bottlenecks faced by them productivity. comprising the contingents from Jammu and Kashmir Corporation (JKSPDC) Basharat who along with which they have alleged departments apprised the in achieving the targets Minister also reviewed Police, IRP, CRPF, Forest Protection Force, NCC cadets Daily Wagers Union held a members staged protest have miserably failed to minister regarding the within stipulated time- the achievements under protest demonstration in demonstration in front of regularize the services of and school children. Colorful cultural programmes will physical and financial frame. Integrated Watershed favour of their long demands Addressing the gathering the daily rated, need basis and also be presented by the students. Issues regarding achievements of the Chief Horticulture Officer, Management Programme against Baglihar president said that our first casual workers from the past concerned sectors during security, seating arrangements, transport, drinking water Kirtan Singh enumerated (IWMP) is the region. and electricity supply, barricading, traffic regulation, Hydroelectric Power Project demand is to permanent the long time. this fiscal and also the the plan formulated under Project Manager IWMP illumination of important buildings, medicare and MIDH and PMDP schemes. Rajouri Choudhary sanitation were discussed in the meeting. The DDC also Intra-districts roads yet not cleared of snow, The Minister took a Shafiq Ahmed, SDM constituted various committees like cultural programme detailed review of the steps Kalakote, Khalid Majeed, committee, award committee and reception committee for many areas reel under darkness taken for improving CHO, among other senior monitoring the arrangements. The DDC directed the productivity of various district officers of concerned officers to ensure better coordination to put in NL Correspondent clear snow from main roads, reeling under darkness for Hayatpora and Anderwan. Srinagar, Jan 08 crops in the region. He various departments place the requisite arrangements for making national let alone interiors. This has the past three days. Scores Reports from Shopian, stressed on generating attended the meeting. function a grand success. badly affected movement of of areas are also suffering Pulwama and Tral areas said The intra-district vehicular awareness about the use of vehicles and pedestrians, from water scarcity. scores of link roads connectivity in several latest technology among they said. Kashmir areas remained Reports from Anantnag remained cut off. the farmers. He maintained "Instead of snow clearance district said link roads in Various interior roads in affected for the third that the post-harvest losses machines, tractors were many villages remained cut- Srinagar also remained consecutive day Sunday, should be minimized by pressed into service at some off. under snow, causing huge with concerned timely intervention and administrations miserably places, leading to more These include Kokernag inconvenience to people. problems. The tractors areas like Ahlan, Gadole, Residents of Srinagar areas disseminating requisite failing to clear snow from information among interior and link roads. cleared little snow and Gawran, Mathindoo, including Dalgate, Habba farmers. Residents of several villages instead left behind slippery Nowbug, Kharpora, Kadal, Nowshara, Soura, The Minister said that it is of south Kashmir's Kulgam patches, leading to Keherpora, Shitura, Hyderpora, Sanat Nagar, district including Damahal accidents," said a resident of Narsanger, Panzgam, Soaf, Barzulla and Bemina vital that the human Hanjipora, Qazigund, Qazigund. Nagam, Rein-Arther, alleged that the Srinagar resource is kept abreast Bathjalan, Katrasoo, Though power supply in Draway, Dessu, Chartanzi, Municipal Corporation with the latest know-how Shalipora and Waltengu Kulgam town has been Sundbrari, Zalangam, (SMC) has failed to make in the field so that the field complained that the district restored, most of the Adigam, Irkmoo, Watnar, interior roads functionaries help the administration has failed to villages in the district are Naropora, Kandiwara, motorable.(KNS) farmers in increasing BJP will end injustice with refugees: Jugal

NL Correspondent DP's were made Scapegoat Rajouri, Jan 08 by the Congress for Votes and did dirty politics with Rajouri: Addressing a their sentiments for last refugees rally at seventy years and now it is Muradhpur-Rajouri, the Modi government who Member Parliament Jugal took care of the refugee Kishore Sharma on Sunday community and announced Said that the BJP would the first installment of end the injustice with the 2000 Crores for the DP's . internally displaced persons He said said refugees will of PoJK . He said internally never forgive Congress displaced from PoJK are party as it deceived the the true nationalists as they community for so many are fighting for national betterment. Jugal was the commencement of the He said although no money years. Cause since 1947. Making addressing a rally at much awaited financial can bring back one's near Others who were present Scathing attack on Muradhpur-Rajouri. assistance among the and dear one nor can it buy during the occasion Congress Party for Jugal claimed that the BJP families of the Displaced the happiness of living with exploiting the sentiments of would end the injustice with Persons of 1947, 1965 and a family but still a human including Vice Chairman refugees for seventy years, the internally displaced 1971 under 'Prime approach is to be adopted of Phari Advisory Board Member Parliament Jugal persons of PoJK. He said Minister's package, a wave and provide some financial Kuldeep Raj Gupta, BJP Kishore Sharma said internally displaced from of joy is visible among assistance so that those district President Dinesh "Congress repeatedly back PoJK are the true these people who were affected can construct their Sharma, Rajinder Gupta, stabbed the refugees/ nationalists as they are agitating continuously since house or start some source Bharat Sharma, Surpanch internally displaced persons fighting for national their uprooting from homes of earning livelihood. Babu Ram, Dinesh Tara, and except befooling them, Cause since 1947. but the successive Speaking on the occasion Rakesh Raina-Raka, they did nothing for their He further said that with governments did not care. MLC Vibodh Gupta said Sanjay Dutt. the northlines 5 KATHUA Jammu | Monday | January 09 | 2017 Assistance provided SEECC holds meeting, discuss issues 15 bovines rescued, to orphan girls truck seized New Detention Policy and NL Correspondent their parents and ascertain Kathua, Jan 08 Samba, Jan 08 others are some of the steps reasons so that they may be taken to stream line the In continuation to its drive against illegal bovine enrolled in the next academic smuggling, Ghagwal police headed by SI Rajeshwar Singh Under the Laadli Beti Diwas system. session. During the SHO PS Ghagwal under the supervision of SSP initiative, district Surjit Singh, State President programme, DDC also samba/Dy.SP Hqr Samba on the intervening night of 7/8- administration Samba today Headmasters Forum urged honoured mothers of newly 01-2017 laid a special naka at Tapyal more NHW and distributed assistance among the Education Minister and born girl child and signalled truck bearing regd. no.9867 JK02AF to stop but orphan girls during a Principal Secretary distributed sweets among instead of stopping, driver of truck accelerated his vehicle function organized at Education to constitute a them. An awareness towards Samba police party and after hectic chase Ghagwal, here today. DPC Committee to programme on Pre- intercepted the vehicle at Nonath. On checking the truck District Development regularity regularize the Conception and Pre-Natal found 15 bovines tied with ropes. A case under FIR Commissioner Samba, 7500 incharge officers and Diagnostic Techniques no.01/2017 U/S 188 RPC 2/3 PCA Act 189/183/184MV Sheetal Nanda was the chief lectures who are not (PCPNDT) Act, was also Act registered and truck along with bovines seized and guest. regularized since 2007 till organised for the participants NL Correspondent Scam etc. came to light that's Chairman SEECC and investigation is going on to nab the driver who escaped The DDC distributed Kathua, Jan 08 date and 600 have retired SDM Ghagwal Narayan Dutt why Education Department ISEOLF said that Education from spot after taking the advantage of darkness. Hygiene Study Kits, Shoes Sharma, DSWO Mushtaq and died. All these incharge was number one in Minister and Principal and Blankets among the Choudhary, Tehsildar School Education officers and lecturers must corruption and scams. Secretary School Education DDC interacts with beneficiaries identified by Rajpura Preeti Sharma, Employees' Co-ordination be regularized in one go In a meeting held here to are working sincerely and the Sub Divisional Task Tehsildar Ghagwal Kanchan Committee today said that as through Cabinet decision review the education honestly to bring a representatives of PoK refugees Force, constituted under Bala, BDO Ghagwal per State Vigilance once for all. scenario in the state, the revolution in the education SDM Ghagwal. Bhawani Attri, CDPO Commission (SVC) Data Others who were present on Speaking on the occasion, Ghagwal Saleem Beigh, from the period between speakers discussed the issues system and introduction of the occasion included the DDC directed Sub BMO Nud Sudershan 2008 and 2014, there were, of teaching fraternity in new transfer policy, Parveen Singh, Tara Mani, Divisional Task Force BBBP Katoch and Medical Officer ETT scam, SSA funds scam, detail here. rationalization of teaching Des Raj, Bharat Bhushan, Ghagwal to pursue cases of Dr Sandeep Raina were also GPF Scam, Mid-day meal Speaking on the occasion, staff, School Management Babu Ram, Ashawni Sharma school dropout girls with present on the occasion. Scam, B Ed and PG Degrees Amar Nath Thakur, State Information System (SMIS) Bansi Lal. Govt committed for KPs welfare, prosperity OBC cell holds meeting

4th Annual Harmukh Ganga (Gangbal) Awards given away NL Correspondent NL Correspondent Kashmiri migrant Pandit the renovation and Samba, Jan 08 Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 community is a vital preservation of the holy Kathua, Jan 08 component of the society places, the Minister said A meeting of OBC cell from District Development Commissioner Kathua, Ramesh Minister for Industries and here and Jammu and that government is mulling Majalta areas of Udhampur Commerce, Chander Kumar today convened a meeting with representatives Kashmir Government is to revamp these sites for the district today organised at Parkash Ganga today said of displaced people of PoK to discuss the process committed to their welfare. devotees. Mansar in district Samba in that Government is related to disbursement of compensation. He said that the Minister of State for which Vice-Chairman OBC committed for the welfare He said applicants can approach revenue department Government would make Education, Culture and Board J&K State and MoS and prosperity of the for processing of all documents for which a dedicated sure to involve Kashmiri Tourism, Priya Sethi, Rashpal Verma was present as Kashmiri Pandit cell is being constituted at DC office complex where Legislators Sunil Ambardar, chief guest. During the meeting, scores of persons information related to the process and required Ramesh Arora, former GOC possible. On the occasion, who were present during the from OBC community documents can be taken during office hours. Northern Command, MoS Rashpal Verma stressed meeting include Nand highlights their problems. On Earlier the representatives apprised DDC about their Lieutenant General (Rtd) to the youth community of Kishore Sharma, Sagar the occasion, they also queries regarding the process of submitting Syed Ata Hasnain and OBC who present during the Chand Verma, Capt. Tara submitted a memorandum to compensation cases which were responded to by prominent members of KP meeting that unemployed Chand, Mulakh Raj, Rattan MoS stated with first DDC. community besides many youth would took more and Chand, Retd. teacher Bodh extension of reservation ACR Kathua Jitendra Mishra, SDM Hiranagar Sohan respected citizens were more benefits by availing Raj, Ex Sarpanch Om percentage as par the other Lal, Tehsildar Hiranagar, Yasir Choudhary, Tehsildar present at the event. benefits from centrally Prakash and Ex Sarpanch parts of India i.e. 27% instead The Minister lauded All sponsored schemes. Others Prem Nath. HQ Farooq Hussain were also present in the meeting. Parties Migrants Co- of 2% which are very low ordination Committee already in Jammu and ICELA condoles demise of Prof Khajuria (APMCC) and Harmukh Kashmir. Second, income bar as par the centre, third, one Ganga (Gangbal) Trust Jammu Tawi, Jan 08 who always contributed his best for the (ACCF) Chairman ICELA Nashabandi time certificate of OBC and (HGGT) who organized the Indian Council for Enviro-Legal society. He was an eminent Movement, J&K Sanskrit Academy etc jam-packed function. The not renewed every year and Action (ICELA) J&K Chapter has academician, scholar and great further added the former Legislator. A programme was organized also certificate of subcategory, expressed shock over the untimely and champion of Consumer, Environment, two minutes silence was observed for community. Pandit Community in to felicitate prominent fourth, reservation in all types sad demise of Professor (Dr) Yash Paul Nashabandi, fight against corruption heavenly aboard of the departed soul The Minister said this while formulating welfare personalities of Kashmiri of elections in Jammu and Khajuria, Chairman ICELA and social evils movements in the state and courage to the family members and speaking at the 4th Annual measures for the Pandit community and Kashmir and hike in OBC Nashabandi Movement. In a press of J&K added Sharma. Dr Khajuria had friends of Prof Khajuria. Others who Gangbal Awards organized community. He further said organizations to recognize scholarships, etc. Rashpal statement issued here, former MLA and been associated with founder member were present on the occasion included by All Parties Migrants that the culture Kashmiri their contribution to Verma assured to forward Convener ICELA J&K Chapter, Ashok and founder of various organizations Dr Yash Paul Sharma, M S Jamwal, Dr Coordination Committee Pandits carry along is part community, society and their memorandum to high Sharma said that Professor Khajuria including ICELA J&K Chapter and Bharat Bushan, Naresh Sharma, Dr Y P (APMCC) and Harmukh of the larger picture of the nation. Vinod Pandit, authorities as soon as was a friend philosopher and guide Anti-Corruption Commando Force Sawhney, Lal Chand Sharma. Ganga Gangbal Trust State's history and its Chairman APMCC and (HGGT) at Abinav theatre, preservation is priority for King Bharati, National In the court of Ld PR. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, Jammu. the current dispensation. Spokesperson APMCC and Notice Speaking on the occasion, Responding to the demands Vice President HGGT also DEPARTMENT OF FLORICULTURE, JAMMU the Minister said that by the community regarding spoke on the occasion. District Judge Kathua I, Janardhan Sharma Present; Vinod Chatterji Koul S/o Late Sh. CANCELLATION OF E-NIT Parmanand R/o Minister kick-starts dev works Smt.Tripata Kumari W/o Subash Chander R/o Village Sadrota Tehsil Tangroli,Teh.Hiranagar Sub:- Development of Green Strip from Airport toward Billawar District Kathua. , Distt. Kathua, have lost Satwari Jammu by way of Providing and Fixing of chain link V/s my driving license fencing. (Length =300.00 Mtrs.) NL Correspondent Government High School at Kathua to construct the Nemo Dhanore, Jan 08 bearing village Dhanore, Zone compound wall of the Application for issuance of Succession certificate under section 6 of Ref:- This Office e-N.I.T No. 36 of 2016-17 Flori Deptt. succession Act in Favour of the Petitioner regd.no.33599/8/05. Dated:-04-01-2017 issued under No:- EE/FDJ/2016- Lakhanpur of Kathua and Primary school at the Minister for Forest, Now, I am applying for 17/2016-21 dated:- 04-01-2017. directed CEO Kathua to earliest. The minister *Notice to Public at Large* Environment and Ecology the duplicate of the construct 3 additional directed DFO Kathua for Whereas the petitioner field above titled petition beforethis court for Due to Administrative problem the tender invited vide e-NIT Choudhary Lal Singh today issuance of Succession certificate U/S 6 of Succession Act in respect same. Objection, if any, classrooms besides repair fencing and plantation at referred above is hereby cancelled. The fresh tender for the said that connecting rural of an amount of RS 33515 lying in the J&K bank Ltd. Branch may be conveyed to same shall be invited separately. and renovation of the forest compartment 18-K of machhedi Tehsil Bani Distict kathua,in the Saving Bank deposit areas with the towns concerned authorities existing structure. He also Kathua forest division account no.0306040100003467 of deceased Vipan singh (Petitioner EE/FDJ/2036-40 Sd/- through better roads would Son) in Favour of the petitioner .the petitioner is panding disposal within 7days from the Dt: 06-01-2017 directed CEO Kathua to besides removal of weeds Executive Engineer help in boosting the socio- before this court. Now the public at large is hereby informed through publication of this DIP/J-8139 Floriculture Deptt. level the school ground so from forest cover. the medium of this proclamation, general public is informed that any economic status of the notice. Dated: 7-1-2017 Jammu that better sports facilities Among other officials, person/s has/have to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file people. can be provided to the ACR, ACD, BDO, CEO, objection before this court on or before 24-01-2017 failing which The Minister said this on the appropriate order shall be passed. Take notice that in case the date students. While visiting XEN PWD, AEE PHE & conclusion of his two-day fixed is declared holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next New Era public School Patoli (Kathua) J&K Government Girls Primary PMGSY and DFOs working day. extensive tour to Basohli The school management Committee member is as follows; School, Dhanore, the accompanied the Minister Sd/- area in Kathua district here. PR District Judge, Kathua minister directed CEO during his tour. Recognized by J&K Govt. The Minister said that development is imperative S.No Name of the member Designation and is related at improving In the court of Judicial Magistrate In the court of Judicial Magistrate 1 Sh.Romi Sharma B.A.B.Ed Principal President the socio-economic 1st Class (Addl. Munsiff), Samba 1st Class (Addl. Munsiff), Samba 2 Sonam Choudhary Teacher M.Sc.B.Ed Member/Secretary Present : Junaid I. Mir condition of the people Present : Junaid I. Mir D/O SH.Karan Singh through appropriate social, Amit Sharma S/O Chajju Ram R/o. W.No.6, Vijaypur, Tehsil political and economic Kanta Devi W/O Sukh Ram R/o. Chak Dulma, Tehsil Rajpura 3 Rohit Kumar S/o Sh. Tarsem Mahajan Member District samba Vijaypur District samba initiatives. V/S M.C.A B.Ed (A social worker) V/S The Minister said that E.O. Municipal Committee Vijaypur 4 Sh. Shiv Kumar S/o Sh.Bishan Dass B.A Member strengthening road INCHARGE Police Post Rajpura In the matter of In the matter of (A social worker) connectivity is the priority Application for Registration of birth/death of:- Application for Registration of birth/death of:- of the Government under Tanish Sharma D.O.B.26-04-2011 at Home 5 Seema Devi D/o Sh. Narayam Singh Member Sukh Ram (male) D.O.D.13-10-1981 at Home Father's Name: Amit Sharma M.A B.Ed which linking far flung Father's Name: Natho Ram Mother's Name: Jyoti Bala areas will get a fillip in a 6 Miss Juniesh Kumari D/o Karnail Singh Member phased manner. He said it is NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC M.A B.Ed the collective responsibility Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for 7 Bandana Devi W/o Sh. Onkar Singh Member of the people to take care of registration of death of Sukh Ram (M) S/O Natho Ram r/o registration of birth of Tanish Sharma child of Amit Sharma public assets as they are Chak Dulma Tehsil Rajpura Distt. Samba in Police Post & Jyoti Bala r/o W.No.6, Vijaypur Tehsil Vijaypur Distt. M.A B.Ed Rajpura and through the medium of this publication notice at Samba in Municipal Committee Vijaypur and through the 8 Dilawar singh Ex-sarpanch P/H Member made for their convenience. medium of this publication notice at large and any other He added that not only large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in Mehtabpur case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has roads but drains also are any objection in respect of aforementioned application then application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this 9 Chanda Singh (honorary) Member important in proper he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 5 court within 5 days from the date of publication of notice, Ex-serviceman maintenance of roads. The days from the date of publication of notice, failing which failing which appropriate order shall follow. appropriate order shall follow. Minister directed PWD to Any person having any objection regarding the member comrising the Given under my hand and seal of this court today Given under my hand and seal of this court today 07th day of take into account the need 07th day of January 2017. January 2017. school mangement committee will directly send their objection to the director school of drains and embankments. Addl. Munsiff, Addl. Munsiff, education Jammu within seven days date of the publication of this advertisement in the Earlier, the Minister visited (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) newsapaper. the northlines 6 OPINION Jammu | Monday | Jan | 09 | 2017 Pakistan continues to pursue anti-minority policy, in letter and spirit the northlines Shantanu Mukharji January 3) British Prime Minister Theresa May, drawing her attention and Monday | Jan | 09 | 2017 use of good offices not to allow the Pakistan government to reverse the proposed amendment called Sindh he author is a retired IPS officer who has held key Criminal Law (protection of minorities). Passing on positions in the Government of India handling The bill, already passed unanimously in Tsensitive security issues within and outside India. 2015, makes forced religious conversion Minorities the world over are witnessing atrocities: The a punishable offence. However, the Rohingyas in Myanmar, the Hindus in Bangladesh, the federal government, in concert with the baton Shias in Bahrain, Yemen and Saudi Arabia and the Coptic vested quarters including extremist Christians in Egypt have all faced brutal attacks. groups, is desperately trying to reverse fter a shocker to his fans by announcing to quit However, Pakistan is the only country where atrocities religious fundamentalist outfit Sunni Tehreek, which openly the law, apparently to encourage captaincy of International one-day and later committed on the Hindus, the Christians, the Ahmediyas propagates hate speech - and its tenors are menacing. conversion. These are all signs of a sick and perverse Afollowed by relinquishing stewardship of T20 and even the Balochis have been inhuman, largely state In the case under reference, each threatening message is society which Pakistan is currently afflicted with. matches, it is heartening that MS Dhoni would continue sponsored, carried out by terrorist mercenaries and accompanied by a photo of killer Mumtaz Qadri stating Emboldened by the anti-minority mood in Pakistan, there as an international cricketer playing under another unprovoked. rather categorically that several Qadris are waiting to take has been a marked spurt in cases of kidnapping of minority talented player Virat Kohli, who, by all accounts, will be The excesses perpetrated on the weaker sections by on Shan. girls and women, eventually leading to forced conversion. captain in all forms of the game in future. Pakistanis have no parallel in the world - appalling So the threat is direct, pointed and does not look veiled. It's Under the circumstances, the minority is unable to get Virat Kohli’s record in Tests Cricket is outstanding and international human rights groups. hard to imagine such a development without the integrated into the social mainstream, despite genuine now he will have Dhoni to lean on even in limited-over On January 4, 2011, former Punjab governor, Salman government's tacit endorsement. This is a distinctive trait of attempts to do so. matches as he prepares to skipper the country in the next Taseer was gunned down by his bodyguard Mumtaz Qadri Pakistan branding itself as a rogue state, always trying to Meanwhile, Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP), an one-day World Cup . With the responsibility of leading in broad daylight. His only "crime" was his appeal for silence a humane voice supporting the minority community. organisation monitoring excesses on Balochs aspiring for the side no longer on his broad shoulders, Dhoni’s batting pardon to Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian who had been It may be underlined once again that Qadri was the independence, has brought to the notice of various prowess, which is considerable, would be watched with sentenced to death under blasphemy laws for allegedly bodyguard of Salman Taseer who killed his protectee international human rights groups that in 2016 alone, there interest as also would his skills as ‘finisher’ and as insulting Prophet Muhammad. without batting an eyelid. He is given a martyr's status by were 667 cases of disappearance and recovery of 116 wicket-keeper par excellence. It is basically not that easy Six long years have gone by since Taseer was murdered Islamic extremists. mutilated bodies of Balochis. accepting to play under someone else, without ego- with such impunity. Yet, his family continues to incur the Meanwhile, under pressure from the Sunni Tehreek and its VBMP reckons that the Supreme Court of Pakistan, local hurting inside that marks out Dhoni as special. This wrath of the zealots. It's worth recalling that his son hardcore affiliates, a case of alleged blasphemy under human rights groups, civil society groups and the country's equanimity is what defined his career all through. Shahbaz was abducted by the Taliban and released after section 295 A of the Pakistan Penal Code has been media are less sensitive to Baloch oppression, compelling Besides leading India to win the T20 World Cup in 2007 four-and-a-half years of captivity. registered against Shan at police station Islampura, Lahore. them to seek justice from international quarters. and the 2011 One-Day International (ODI) World Cup in Intense negotiations prevailed after the "give and take". More disturbingly, Sunni Tehreek is drumming up support It's now amply clear with the illustrations, supported by 2011, India under Dhoni was at the top of the pool in Test Pakistan's state machinery was indeed complicit. The from like-minded anti-minority regressive forces to stage empirical data, that the Balochs, Christian and Hindu rankings across the world for as many as 18 months. He atrocities do not end here. Salman Taseer's other son Shan street protest demonstrations for the arrest of Shan Taseer. minorities and other forward thinking voices are gradually also won the Champions Trophy for the country in 2013. is now being targeted for posting a video message on There is umbrage against Shan also because he wished the being pushed into oblivion by rabid communal forces in Of the 199 ODIs that Dhoni captained during his career, Facebook, praying for the wellbeing of Asia Bibi and Christians on Christmas. This is height of intolerance and Pakistan, with backing from various arms of the he won 110 with a win percentage of 59.57. In T20s as Nabeel Masih (co-accused in the fabricated blasphemy speaks poorly of a country boasting of culture. establishment - thus diminishing any hope for the captain, his win percentage was 59.28 with 41 wins and case). Alarmed by the developments, Asian Human Rights Centre marginalised and underprivileged to live with dignity and 28 losses with two no-results. While he is still at it, Dhoni Shan has appealed to all Pakistanis to pray for the victims has vehemently condemned the government's silence on the honour. is one of the three wicket-keepers to have completed the of this draconian law. Kudos to him for such courage. ongoing unsettling developments and called for action Such a blatant and discriminatory act is the hallmark of double of 9,000 runs and 300 dismissals in ODIs. With This humane act on the part of a secular and progressive against all hostile and belligerent quarters stifling the Pakistan, under condemnation by one and all. One hopes the baton of captaincy now going to Virat Kohli one can Pakistani, of nurturing sympathy for the Christian minority, progressive and secular forces. that in the new year, such indifference will not take Pakistan only hope that the legacy of Dhoni would be furthered. has not augured well with the country's establishment. Shan In a separate but related development of unending human further away into the pre-medieval ages. Dhoni, you always make the game exciting. has been receiving life-threatening messages from hostile rights abuses, human rights activists have petitioned (on Perhaps, the people of Pakistan will step in to stem the rot. China's rise threatens Asian stability

Sunanda K Datta-Ray considerable influence with the Taliban leadership. Ashraf Ghani. It's not only individuals that the people turmoil in Afghanistan" laments Mushahid Ullah Khan, China, which is wary of the Islamists operating in who destroyed the priceless 4th and 5th Century Bamyan a close aide of Pakistan's prime minister, Nawaz Sharif. Xinjiang and their alliance with the Taliban and other Buddhas oppose. They oppose the very notion of secular "The US has failed to bring peace to Afghanistan, so now conference on Afghanistan without Afghanistan is Islamist groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan, is also democracy in a plural society and are determined to we are trying to engage with other regional countries to even more absurd than Hamlet without the Prince seeking Pakistani assistance, both to help establish an impose Islamist theocracy on the lands and peoples work for Afghanistan's stability, which is essential for Aof Denmark. Yet, there is no denying that Russia, acceptable peace in Afghanistan and to keep India on under their control. peace in the entire region." which hosted a meeting of Pakistani and Chinese tenterhooks. India's ideological objections have a solid practical Southern Asia's geostrategic equations are changing representatives to discuss the Afghan conflict 37 years But as Ahmad Shekib Mostaghni, a spokesman for the basis. Trade and defence cooperation with Afghanistan rapidly with India and the US strengthening defence and after the Soviet invasion in December 1979, has a Afghan Foreign Ministry, put it, excluding Kabul from has increased in the past few years as the two countries economic ties amid growing concerns about China's legitimate interest in a landlocked country that was at the talks on the future won't help the Afghan situation. "Even have moved closer to each other while Pakistan has been assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea as well as heart of the Great Game that obsessed the British during if such talks are organised with goodwill, it cannot yield seeking closer ties with China and Russia. Afghanistan is in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, Islamabad and the 19th Century. Modern India is interested because of any substantial results because no one from the Afghan extremely critical of Pakistan's role in encouraging if not Washington, which connived against Moscow during the Kashmir and Pakistani-sponsored terrorism. Pakistan is side is there to brief the participants about the latest sponsoring terrorist outrages, and accuses Pakistani Cold War and collaborated in the 1980s Afghan war to interested because of the potential leverage vis-a-vis ground realities," said Mr Mostaghni dubbing the military and spy agencies of backing Taliban insurgents create the Taliban, are drifting apart despite India; China because of Uighur unrest in nearby Xinjiang Moscow meeting "illegitimate and dubious." On in their efforts to destabilise Afghanistan so that Mr Obama's expectations. Islamabad is trying to revive province. December 26 the Afghan parliament also expressed Islamabad can play a more important geopolitical role. ties with Moscow (the two held their first-ever joint After a spell of relative quiescence, Afghanistan promises concern over the role of "certain countries" - clearly Mr Obama's overtures convinced Islamabad of the military drills earlier in 2016) but the real exponential again to grab the world's attention and dominate the Pakistan - and warning them against "meddling" in success of its strategy and strengthened its resolve to growth is in expanding trade and military ties with China. headlines. New alliances are being forged in the churning Afghanistan's internal affairs. woo Mr Trump. In 2014, Beijing announced a $46 billion economic of global politics. China's rise threatens Asian stability. If India and Afghanistan were not invited to the Moscow Naturally, this is not to Kabul's liking. Speaking at the cooperation plan in Pakistan. With the China-Pakistan The so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is conference, neither was the Taliban which many see as recent sixth Heart of Asia ministerial conference, Mr Economic Corridor linking Pakistan's Gwadar port on the spreading its tentacles throughout the Muslim world. A the key to any successful peace negotiations. According Ghani urged Pakistan to take action against the Arabian Sea to China's Xinjiang and plans to create road, great questionmark hangs over Donald Trump who seems to Zabiullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Afghan sanctuaries that the militants (read terrorists) have rail and oil pipeline links to improve connectivity between bent for the moment on a rapprochement with Vladimir Taliban, "Russia, China and Iran are worried about the established in the country's north-western tribal areas. China and the Middle East, China is all set to take a bigger Putin. That makes for an unfavourable response to US presence in the region." He added, "In the past, they Mr Ghani said the $500 million aid that Islamabad role in global affairs, and satisfy its need for priority Barack Obama's revision of his earlier decision on a had discussed the issue with us, but not recently … We pledged for the reconstruction of Afghanistan would be capacity cooperation in areas such as steel manufacturing. complete troop withdrawal by 2017. When the Taliban would welcome an anti-US alliance." The Taliban also better spent on eradicating terrorists who continue to This strategy was unveiled in September and October captured Afghanistan's fifth-largest city of Kunduz in welcomed the trilateral discussions and the Russia- launch attacks in Afghanistan from Pakistani soil. "We 2013 in announcements regarding the land-based Silk July 2015, the Obama administration decided that the China-Pakistan decision to try to have members of the must confront the spectre in the room," he announced Road Economic Belt and the ocean-going Maritime Silk more than 5,000 US soldiers in Afghanistan would stay Afghan Taliban removed from the United Nations while on a visit to India, referring to what he called a Road. Premier Li Keqiang promoted both projects during on indefinitely to help the Afghan security forces. No sanctions list. fresh wave of terrorism and political violence, abetted by state visits to Asia and Europe. matter who is president, the State Department and In the past, this attempt to differentiate between "good" "some states". He added that a Taliban leader had These initiatives, China's support for Pakistan, and Pentagon want US troops to leave Afghanistan. But they and "bad" Taliban has been dismissed as chasing an recently admitted that the group would not last a month Pakistan's tacit support for the Taliban are creating a also want stability and protection of American interests, illusion. The Taliban as a whole opposed the if it did not receive sanctuary in Pakistan. piquant situation that Mr Trump will have to handle with which explained why Mr Obama reached out to introduction of parliamentary governance to Afghanistan Expectedly, Islamabad tries to paint itself as another more deftness than he has so far demonstrated. Islamabad. and fought tooth and nail against Hamid Karzai's regime. innocent victim of terrorism. "Pakistan has suffered a lot The writer is the author of several books and a regular The Americans believe that the Pakistani military enjoys They are no better disposed towards his successor, in the war on terror but Washington blames us for the media columnist. Why are political parties fighting a bizarre battle over the Budget?

Shshank Saurav elections. The voters-can- would simply mean that factor the Centre's share be-influenced-by-it poll promises are tropes to into their own budgets. It argument lacks substance. fool the voter. also leaves less time to few Prime Minister's Office Had it been the intention Elections are an exploit resources because days (PMO), is witnessing an of the government to take assessment of the work the amount unused till Aago, unprecedented drama populous measures before done by the government March is sent back. An the Election Commission unfold and political pundits the upcoming Assembly and the past performance early presentation will (EC) announced dates for continue to comment on elections, the PM would of the contestants holds ensure that the entire Assembly elections in five whether the rift is natural have done so in his more weight compared to process is completed states, raising the political or scripted - to project CM December 31 address future promises. before April. temperature in the country. Akhilesh Yadav as a because that was an If the BJP offers sops in The call for restraining the The result won't pose any development icon with a appropriate time to give the Budget, there will be government from apparent threat to the clean image. In this something back to the considerable time lag in presenting the Budget is central government headed charged environment, all people who stood in their implementation and, more on moral ground. by Prime Minister major political parties have demonetisation queues. ideally, it would hardly Let's leave such decisions Narendra Modi, but it will approached the Election In India, leaders impact the voter. to the Supreme Court's decide the face that will Commission to stop the distributing freebies to Usually, Budget proposals constitutional benches. As contest against Modi in central government from fulfill their poll promises is receive the President's nod a matter of propriety, there 2019 and therefore the presenting the Union a common populist by mid-May and the can be instructions by the stakes are very high. Budget. measure, even in disbursement of funds EC that the Budget grant While Assembly and On the one hand, the developed states. When (including to state no sop targeting poll- Parliament elections are opposition parties say there political parties argue that governments) is delayed, bound states, but putting contested on different is anger among the public welfare moves in the halting development work. the entire budgetary parameters, the outcome following the Budget can influence the This has a cascading effect exercise on hold lacks will be rightly considered demonetisation drive and voter, we must ask them because state governments valid justification. mandated by Article 112 a ceremonial exercise, but advance the Budget session as a limited referendum on the ordinary citizen will about the freebies and the EC will take the a plan document that charts before the announcement the "achhe din" promised teach the BJP a suitable promised in their (Disclaimer: The views expressed here are personal final call on the matter the agenda of the of poll dates by the EC. by the ruling Bharatiya lesson. But the same manifestos. If a corollary is after analysing the government and becomes It's a mere coincidence that opinions of the writers. The information, facts or Janata Party (BJP). political stalwarts appear drawn, would the EC ban technical aspects of the instrumental for policy the Budget presentation opinions appearing in the articles do not reflect the India's most populous state scared. Presenting the manifestos? issue. decisions. The finance date (February 1) falls views of The Northlines and it does not assume any Uttar Pradesh (UP), annual Budget is a To negate the argument considered a passage to the constitutional requirement Budget presentation is not ministry decided to between the scheduled responsibility or liability for the same) the northlines 7 KASHMIR Jammu | Monday | January 09 | 2017 R-Day arrangements reviewed DDC takes stock of snow clearance measures Hajj application form, BARAMULLA, JAN 07 NL Correspondent During the meeting it was essentials in the district, the that all health institutions Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Nasir Ahmad Budgam, Jan 08 guidelines available online informed that about 77% Assistant Director Food are functioning properly Naqash, today convened a meeting to review expenditure has been made Civil Supplies and besides ensuring availability NL Correspondent arrangements for smooth and peaceful celebration of District Development Hajj Application form. From till December 2016. The Consumer Affairs informed of medical and paramedical Srinagar, Jan 08 forthcoming Republic Day in the district. Commissioner Budgam Mir current year the intending Executive Engineer that 20350 Qtls of rice has staff there. It was informed that the main function will be Altaf Ahmad, today chaired pilgrims can also submit PMGSY Budgam and already been kept stocked in The DC stressed the According to the Executive organized at District Police Headquarters where a meeting to review Hajj application forms Executive Engineer R&B the far flung areas of the Officers to accelerate the Officer State Hajj various programmes related to Republic Day measures undertaken for through Mobile app HAJ Division Budgam informed district and LPG is also pace and progress of the Committee, the intending celebrations will be held. snow clearance and COMMITTEE OF INDIA the meeting that snow has available in the district. ongoing works so that the Hajj Pilgrims can download The meeting discussed arrangements like preparation availability of essentials in with requisite documents. the district. been cleared from all main The DC directed the targets fixed for the current Hajj application forms along of venue, installation of PAS, security, sanitation, The step has been taken for He also took stock of the roads. The DC instructed for Executive Engineer Electric fiscal are achieved in full with guidelines from official water and power supply, snow clearance, the convenience of the progress of various manual snow clearance division Budgam to take and implement the District websitewww.hajcommittee. transportation, prize distribution, seating arrangements intending Hajj Pilgrims. developmental works from lanes/inner links for immediate steps for Development Board gov.in and www.jkshc.com. etc. being executed under the convenience of the restoration of power supply decisions in letter and spirit. According to a spokesman Pertinently the last date for The DC stressed on coordinated efforts to ensure Capex Budget, State people. wherever it has been The meeting was attended of the State Hajj Committee, submission of Hajj smooth celebration of the RD function. Sector and other Centrally While reviewing the stock disrupted. CMO Budgam by all sectoral Officers of the intending pilgrims can Application forms shall be SSP Baramulla, ADC, ACR, ACD, Engineers of PHE, Sponsored schemes. and supply position of the was also directed to ensure the district. also use photo state copy of January 24, 2017. PDD, R&B and officers from various departments were present in the meeting. Earlier the DC visited various places of Baramulla Rs 45 cr dev project for Hanjura lays foundation of town to review snow clearance measures and stock position of essentials. He was appraised that all important link roads were cleared which were blocked girls' hostel of SKUAST-K due to heavy snowfall. Hazratbal shrine rolled out Joint Director Planning, Xen R&B, Tehsildar NL Correspondent Islamic Cultural Centre, an has a rich preserve of NL Correspondent constructed at an estimated achievements of the Baramulla, Executive Officer Municipal Committee Srinagar, Jan 08 Srinagar, Jan 08 and other concerned accompanied the DC. exclusive Sewerage shrines, mosques and places cost of Rs 5.30 crore would University, particularly Treatment Plant for the of heritage which need to be accommodate around 100 related to to FVSc&AH, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Minister for Agriculture, MoS, MLA condole shrine complex etc. protected and facilities there students after its Shuhama. He specially Mufti today rolled out an Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura The project also envisages completion. mentioned about ambitious Rs 45 crore upgraded. an unobstructed view of Dal today laid foundation of The Minister also visited development of foot rot demise of Tayab Shah project for the integrated Mehbooba Mufti asked the girls hostel at Faculty of different divisions of the vaccine which is now being development of Hazratbal Lake from the shrine project executing agencies SRINAGAR, JAN 07 Veterinary Sciences & Dargah and its adjoining complex. The project would to complete the works on the Faculty and interacted with promoted for commercial Minister of State for Forest, Environment, Animal & Animal Husbandry areas, said an offcial be completed within two project within the stipulated the scientists. purposes. Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor (FVSc&AH) of SKUAST- handout. years. time and involve locals in Speaking on the occasion, He also highlighted various Ahmad and MLA Pulwama Mohammad Khalil Bandh K at Shuhama, Alusteng in The main components of the Interacting with people on terms of work distribution the Minister stressed the issues for consideration by have condoled the demise of noted social activist Peer Ganderbal. project include tensile the occasion, the Chief and other components of the need for taking scientific the Government including Mohammad Tayab Shah who breathed his last at his Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST- structures for prayers during Minister said her project. Earlier, Secretary, research from laboratory to allotment of land to the residence at village Tumlahall in district Pulwama. summers and rainy season, Government has plans of Tourism, Farooq Ahmad Kashmir Prof Nazeer the field, besides University for establishing Late Tayab was the uncle of Hamidullah Hamid, retired four-laning of the Dargah developing tourism Shah briefed the Chief Ahmed, Dean, FVSc&AH emphasizing on making KVKs at Budgam, Shopian, Information Officer and President of Mehfil Bahar-e- entrance, illumination of the facilities in Srinagar city in Minister about the salient Shuhama Prof Sarfaraz university education more Kupwara and Bandipora, Adab Shahoora Pulwama. shrine complex, a big way so that the city is features of the project. He Ahmad Wani and other research-oriented. besides land at Yarikhah Mir Zahoor and Bandh in their separate condolence underground ablution spots, promoted as a destination said Rs 110 crore have been senior officers of the VC, SKUAST-Kashmir, Potato Farm Tangmarg for messages expressed their sympathies with the bereaved dormitory for devotees of on its own, thereby earmarked for various University were present on Prof Nazeer Ahmed, in his establishment of Potato family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. far flung areas, re-designing contributing to the local tourism development the occasion. address, highlighted Seed Multiplication Farm Govt committed to provide of the Dargah market, an economy. She said the city projects in the Srinagar city. The hostel facility to be various research by the University. adequate water, electricity supply Snow clearance DC takes stock of Road Safety week from Jan 9 SRINAGAR, JAN 07 essential commodities NL Correspondent Minister of State for PDD, PHE and I&FC, Syed arrangements reviewed Indian Institute of Hotel Srinagar, Jan 08 Management, Rajbagh via Farooq Ahmad Andrabi, today said that the SRINAGAR, JAN 07 NL Correspondent commodities. Lal Chowk to Civil Government is committed to provide adequate water Kupwara, Jan 08 He also chaired a review Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, DR Farooq Ahmad Lone The 28th Road Safety Week- Secretariat Road during and power supply to people during winters and is today conducted extensive tour of Srinagar City along with meeting, during which it 2017 is being observed from Deputy Commissioner which pamphlets and stickers taking number of steps to augment the power position officers of MED, PWD, PHE, SMC, PDD, UEED, to take was said that adequate stock January 09 to January 15, Kupwara, G M Dar, today of rice, flour, sugar, K oil containing Road Safety tips in the State. on spot review of snow clearance arrangements. 2017. According to the would be distributed among conduct an extensive tour of and LPG is available. The Minister said this while chairing a high level The DC visited various areas of the city including Nishat, Regional Transport Officer, the masses. Handwara to review snow Giving details, the meeting review meeting with the officers of PDD, PHE, and Shalimar, Hazratbal, Soura, Habak, Eidgah, Panthachowk, Kashmir various events During the week long clearance measures and was informed that 4498 I&FC Departments. The meeting took stock of Rawalpora, Hyderpora, Bemina, Khanyar, Nowshehra, besides awareness awareness programme stock position of essentials quintals of rice, 1800 functioning of these Departments in the wake of heavy Hawal, Nowhatta and other areas. programmes would be held Traffic Police/MVD, Civil in the area. quintals of flour, 3900 snowfall in Kashmir. He was informed that snow from most of the main roads The Deputy Commissioner during the weeklong defence and general public quintals of Sugar and 13400 Andrabi was informed that out of 232, PDD has have been cleared by the Mechanical Engineering directed the concerned campaign at different places would be involved to make LPG Cylinders are available to impart awareness to people restored 203 receiving stations and work on rest is Department and about 80 percent inner links have been officers associated with people aware about the traffic in the district. snow clearance operations about the driving etiquettes, rules and safety measures. going on in full swing. He directed the PDD officials cleared by the R&B Department. He was further informed It was given out that to remain present at their road safety rules and The programme is aimed to to work on war footing so that people don't suffer in that Srinagar Municipal Corporation is on job to clear the dumping of ration has been respective places of posting. guidelines for obtaining accentuate commuters about these harsh climatic conditions. He also directed them lanes and by-lanes for the convenience of the pedestrians. made by the FCS&CA He asked them to ensure documents from the traffic the need of safe roads travel to supply power as per schedule. Regarding the restoration of power supply, the DC was Department for border areas department. by applying just simple rules During the meeting, Chief Engineer PHE said that the informed that 80 percent power supply has been restored snow is cleared from all main roads which lead to which will cater to the needs On the inaugural day, a car besides to decrease the road Department has 600 lift water schemes out of which and by evening electricity shall be restored in all parts of vital installations. Officials of consumers till May 2017. rally would be held from accidents. 369 have DG lift set and 231 schemes run under Srinagar City. of PDD and MCH were The Deputy Commissioner directed the officers of SMC, electricity from PDD Department. The Minister asked to install high voltage Fire & Emergency, UEED, to ensure dewatering at all water directed the PHE officials to work in coordination with light device in Handwara PDD so that lift water schemes run smoothly. logged areas at an earliest. He also directed them to ensure town within a week's time. While briefing about the water level in Jhelum River, snow clearance from all roads in the district. He stressed for During his visit, the DC Chief Engineer I&FC Department said that upto 5PM close coordination between line Departments besides went around markets to today water level in the river was 2.80 feet at Ram ensure all Control Rooms established are functional round review the supply and Munshi Bagh Srinagar, which is well below the threat the clock for the convenience of general public. availability of essential level. He directed the officials to keep a close vigil on all rivers and streams across the valley and take necessary measures in this regard. Kacho for pacing up of work on BRO's Project Kargil, Jan 08 Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Ahmed Ali Khan today bade farewell to outgoing Chief Engineer Project Vijayak AK Dixit and welcomed the new Chief Surinder Singh Doon at his residence. Kacho appreciated the role of the outgoing Chief Engineer for the good work done during his tenure. He stressed upon the Vijayak official for alternate road to Lalung and Batalik area during winters in case of closure of Hambotingla pass .Besides this, the CEC urged Project Vijayak officials that snow clearance from Kargil side should go upto Captain Modh instead of Zero Point during the snow clearance time for speedy opening of Zojila pass and early completion of Sapi Kanor road.Moreover, the issue of re-employment of local labours into Project Vijayak works who were disbanded recently from the Project's works was also raised strongly by the Kacho Ahmed Ali Khan. He also directed the CO Project Vijayak for widening of those spots of Akchamal road where frequent accidents take place especially that one where an accident took place recently.The outgoing Chief Engineer AK Dixit thanked Kacho Ahmed Ali Khan for the tremendous support provided to him during his tenure whereas the new Chief Engineer S S Doon assured the CEC that all these works will be done on priority basis and Project Vijayak will keep on providing good services to the people of Kargil.CO Project Sh.Pankaj, OC Vijayak Sh.Manoj besides other senior officials of Project Vijayak was also present during meet. the northlines 8 FoodsFOODS Jammu | Monday | Jan 09 | 2017 1 clove garlic Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup Soy Sauce 800 green prawns peeled and de-veined ¼ cup Sugar 1 cup cherry tomatoes ¼ cup Salad Oil 100 g green beans 2 tsp Ginger 2 cloves 100 g peas Garlic 1 red capsicum thinly sliced 700 g Fish Fillets juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds freshly ground black pepper Method Method - Mix together soy sauce, - Place chilli and garlic with oil in a food processor and sugar, oil, ginger, and blend until lightly chopped. - Transfer half the mixture to a garlic in a large bowl. Cut mixing bowl. Add prawns and toss to coat thoroughly. fish fillets into four equal Allow this to marinate for 30 minutes. portions. Marinate fillets in - Preheat oven to 200 °C. Transfer remaining mixture to the prepared mixture. dish. Add tomatoes, beans, and peas. Toss to combine. - Place fish on a broiling Microwave on high for three minutes, or until vegetables pan, reserving the are just cooked. marinade. Simmer fish - Transfer prawns to a baking tray and bake for ten minutes, fillets 4-5-inch above the or until cooked. Remove from oven and tip prawns and cooking juices into cooling vegetables. 5 Easy and healthy non

Vegetarianbreadcrumbs. Place on a plate in fridge for 30 minutes. heat for 3-4 minutes, basting with reserved marinade - Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an frequently. ovenproof dish. Place chicken legs in dish - Sprinkle fish fillets with sesame seeds. Remove from pan recipesrecipes and bake turning once or twice. and serve hot. Adequate - Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until chicken is protein intake is cooked through and crumb is golden and crisp. Egg White Omlette with Veggies crucial for muscle growth Grilled Chicken Breasts Ingredients and maintenance. 3 large egg whites Today we're looking at some quick and Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt healthy protein-rich non-vegetarian recipes that will help 1/3 cup mustard 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Butter Paratha you clock your daily protein requirement without 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup thinly sliced spinach spending too much time in the kitchen. Let's get started! 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tomato chopped Baked Chicken Legs 1 teaspoon steak sauce 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Method Ingredients - Whisk egg whites, water, salt, and pepper together in a 8 chicken legs - skinned Method medium bowl. Toss spinach, tomato in another bowl. 1 teaspoon curry powder - Preheat the grill for medium heat. In a shallow bowl, mix Lightly coat with oil and heat over medium heat 1 minute. the mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and steak sauce. 2 teaspoons French mustard - Pour egg mixture into pan and cook until eggs begin to set - Set aside a small amount of the honey mustard sauce for ½ cup yogurt on bottom. Cook 2 minutes. Slide omelet onto a serving basting, and dip the chicken into the remaining sauce to plate and garnish with reserved filling. 1 cup breadcrumbs coat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Method - Grill chicken over indirect heat for 18 to 20 minutes, Prawn Salad turning occasionally. 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Serve. the northlines 9 Nation Jammu | Monday | Jan. 09 | 2017 Punjjab Assemblly ellectt iion 2017:: PM woos NRIs, calls for investment I will quit L-G post in Former bureaucrats, cops, army Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra development program, Pravasi Kaushal we welcome your contributions that May, 2018: Kiran Bedi men try luck in upcoming polls Modi reached out to the young NRIs by Vikas Yojna for Indian youth who seek strengthen India's partnership with calling them a valuable partner in the employment overseas. overseas community Puducherry: Amid growing Home Minister Rajnath Chandigarh: Former 2012. differences between her and Singh complaining about bureaucrats, ex-police Former army chief and journey of development as he delivered – From 1st of January this year, – The diaspora can contribute to India the keynote address at the 14th Pravasi beginning with Delhi and Bengaluru, we by sparing their time and energy on the Congress government, Bedi's style of functioning in officers and former army former governor General J J Puducherry Lt Governor the backdrop of her men have jumped into the Singh has thrown his hat into Bharatiya Divas in Bengaluru on have set up special counters at implementing our flagship programmes Sunday. While lauding the Indian immigration points for OCI cardholders. and stay connected. Kiran Bedi said on Saturday cancelling an order of Chief election fray in Punjab as the election ring by joining that she would quit the post Minister V Narayanasamy they try their luck in the hands with SAD and will diaspora for extending their support in – The government's effort is to provide – Indians have been abroad for many the government’s fight against maximum facilitation and ensure least generations now. I complement the way banning officials from using high-stake assembly polls in take on Punjab Congress social media for official the state on 4 February. Chief Amarinder Singh corruption and black money, Modi they have adjusted to make the best of urged them to first develop India by both cultures. communication. All major political parties, (himself an army man) from The former IPS officer, who including Shiromani Akali Patiala (Urban) seat. investing and contributing its expertise – Brain drain has been considered a loss in the land of its origin. for the country as Indians went abroad was sworn in as the Lt Dal (SAD), Congress and J J Singh, 71, on Saturday Governor of the Union Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), joined SAD and exuded Catch the highlights here: seeking jobs and better life. – Remittance of close to 69 billion – The government has undertaken a big Territory on 29 May, 2016, have fielded them. confidence he would pull off had initiated several Tejinder Pal Singh Sidhu, a "historic win" against dollars annually by overseas Indians responsibilty in fighting black money makes an invaluable contribution to the and corruption. measures including steps to who served as Deputy Amarinder. check crimes and corruption Commissioner of Mohali for AAP, which is eyeing to Indian economy. We want to turn 'brain- – We will no longer have any space for drain' into 'brain-gain' and your support corruption and black money to exist. and for a garbage-free about three years, has been wrest power from SAD-BJP Puducherry. fielded by SAD from combine in Punjab, has in this is very important. Our diaspora has supported the – NRIs and PIO have made outstanding Government's moves against corruption in May next year on There had been differences Mohali. Sidhu quit as fielded former police officers completion of two years in between her and the Secretary of Punjab Mandi and Arjuna awardees Kartar contributions. inconvenience to those workers who and black money, and I thank you all for – 30 million Indians abroad are valued seek economic opportunities abroad. your support. office. government on occasions, Board before taking the Singh and Sajjan Singh "I have given myself a though Narayanasamy had electoral plunge. Cheema from Tarn Taran and not just for strength in numbers, but – Starting with Mauritius, the – Last year 5000 Indians participated in respected for contributions to India and government is working to put in place know India quiz. This year I want to see tenure here. I shall relinquish maintained the ties were Sidhu, son-in-law of senior Sultanpur Lodhi respectively. my office on 29 May, 2018 cordial. Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Both served as countries where they live. procedures so that descendants of 50,000. Are you with me? No matter – I have directed the embassies to be various Indian communities could where we are around the globe, it is our when I complete two years In an apparent reference to Dhindsa, was a former army Superintended of Police in in Puducherry," she said in a Bedi's direct interactions officer and was selected to Punjab. pro-active towards needs and problems become eligible for OCI cards, by common cultural bond that brings us of the Indian community abroad. addressing the difficulties of PIOs in together. communication to the media. with government officials, Punjab Civil Services in Congress has given ticket to Her statement comes a day Narayanasamy had in the 1989. Sidhu, 59, was former IAS officer Kuldeep Security of all Indians abroad is top Fiji, Reunion Islands, Suriname, – Know India programme started to priority. Guyana and other Caribbean States. reconnect PIOs with the country. 160 of after Congress MLAs shot past said the elected ministry elevated to the Indian Singh Vaid from Gill off a memorandum to Union should not be overlooked. Administrative Service in assembly seat in Ludhiana. – The government will launch skill – Whether knowledge, time or money, them are here. Traders to meet Kejriwal PM thinks of next generation, Rahul looks at Cong asks EC to take action against disrupting next Parliament session: Jaitley Sakshi Maharajs' controversial remarks against making CP vehicle-free New Delhi: Two months into there would obviously be the ban on high-value significant consequences of Kochi: Congress leader KC Maharaj's statement, secular and any appeal in the New Delhi : Traders in central Delhi’s Naresh Kumar and raise our concern. CP is a currency, the once serpentine that decision," he said. Venugopal said on Sunday Venugopal alleged that it name of religion, caste, Connaught Place have decided to approach commercial centre not a tourist destination. queues outside banks "have The minister said this that the controversial community and language, is Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against the The moment the inner circle will be made disappeared", claimed "transient impact" is a remarks made by BJP MP impermissible under the decision of making the inner and middle circle vehicle-free, the outer circle will be choked. finance minister Arun Jaitley necessary step toward a Sakshi Maharaj in poll- Representation of People a vehicle-free zone from February. We have already seen a demo on the Yoga in a Facebook post today. cashless economy as well a bound Uttar Pradesh, was Act, 1951, Venugopal said Day,” he said. “The difference between tax-compliant one, with against the recent Supreme action should be taken The decision to make the middle and the inner Prime Minister Narendra benefits for all. Cash, he said, Court judgement banning against Sakshi Maharaj and circular roads of Connaught Place vehicle- Modi and Rahul Gandhi was is evil. It "funds bribery, seeking votes in the name of the BJP for violating the free from February was taken last week at a corruption, counterfeit religion. Accusing the BJP Model Code of Conduct and meeting chaired by Union Minister Venkaiah currency and terrorism." of dividing people on the Court order. Naidu and attended by officials from the "Paper currency is a zero communal lines, Venugopal, "Strong action should be Urban Development Ministry, New Delhi interest anonymous bearer who is also Congress taken against all persons and Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi bond. It has no name or Deputy Chief Whip in Lok parties violating the law," he Police. The traders contend that Connaught history attached to it. Crime Sabha, urged the Election was a "double speak" being added. Place has ample space for pedestrians but less can take place with or Commission of India to take practiced by Amit Shah-led Maharaj was yesterday parking area. without cash but excessive action against the MP from party and if they had belief booked for allegedly hurting “The business has already taken a hit post- cash as a medium of Unnao and the BJP. in an element of ethics in religious feelings after he “This is an impractical decision which will not demonetisation and now this move will make exchange is favoured by the He alleged that Maharaj's their politics, Sakshi indirectly blamed Muslims only cause discomfort to visitors but also things worse. How many people will park underground economy. statement was part of saffron Maharaj would have been for the population growth in affect businesses. We have decided to meet their vehicles at Shivaji stadium or Shankar Public in favour of note force's "political game" in out of the party by now. the country that sparked a the Chief Minister to voice our objection to market and come to CP,” said Satish Sundra, bank: As for the note ban Uttar Pradesh, which goes to Citing the Apex Court controversy, days after the decision and seek his intervention as he is who runs one of country’s oldest toy stores in clear - the Prime Minister leading to huge problems for polls. verdict holding that elections Supreme Court outlawed an MLA from New Delhi,” Atul Bhargav, the area. NDMC officials said park and ride’ was thinking of the next farmers, daily wagers and the President of New Delhi Traders Association services from major parking areas at Shivaji A day after the BJP to the state legislatures or seeking votes in the name of generation while Rahul lower middle class, Jaitley (NDTA), told the media. Stadium, Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Palika distanced itself from the Parliament must be religion or caste. Gandhi was only looking at took their silence to mean “We will also consider meeting New Delhi will be made available to visitors and in the how to disrupt the next consent. Now, there are only MP Meenakshi Lekhi and NDMC Chairman longer run the decision will be appreciated. Session of Parliament," said good things to look forward Jaitley not pulling any to, Minister Jaitley claimed. Jayalalithaa's niece turns rallying JD (United) Centre upgrades Amar Singh’s punches. "The period of pain and leader shot dead Finance minister answers inconveniences is getting point for party dissidents security cover to Z-category critics: Jaitley addressed the over. Economic activity is in Bihar's barh criticism that the note ban led being restored. The banks Chennai: Deepa Jayakumar, J Jayalalithaa's glimpse of her at Jayalalithaa's funeral. niece, has become a rallying point for Recently , Sandhya Illam, Deepa's residence Patna: Mukesh Singh, a leader New Delhi: Samajwadi including four or five NSG to acute cash shortages which today admittedly have a lot of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Party leader and Rajya commandos and police in turn affected growth. more money available in AIADMK dissidents unhappy with Sasikala in T Nagar, has become a centre of attraction Kumar's party - Janata Dal Sabha MP, Amar Singh was personnel. Last year, Amar "Drop in economic activity order to lend for growth. taking over as general secretary of the for party faithful. They come from far away (United) - was shot dead by 2 granted Z-category security Singh was at the centre of on account of the currency Since this money constitutes party."I never claimed I am the political heir to see her and hear her speak. On Sunday , unidentified men in Bihar's cover by the Centre, news the controversy surrounding squeeze during the low cost deposits with the (of her aunt). But owing to my natural Jayalalithaa's niece addressed them from the Patna district today. Mr Singh agency PTI reported on Samajwadi Party as Uttar remonetisation period would banks, it is bound to bring relationship with her, I have been seen in balcony of her house for a few minutes. was a general secretary of the that sense. In my view, our relationship was "Ungalukkaga Naan (I am for you)," she JD(U) district unit from Barh, Sunday. It is unclear why Pradesh Chief Minister have (only) a transient impact down the rate of interest. which is 70 kilometres from Amar Singh’s security cover Akhilesh Yadav locked on the economy. When 86% Both these things have like between a mother and a daughter," she said with a pause, sending the crowd into state capital Patna. In 2016 was upgraded to the horns with his uncle Shivpal of a country's currency already happened. Lakhs of told the media. raptures, since it reminded them of leaders from BJP and RJD were country’s third highest Yadav. Akhilesh also hinted constituting 12.2% of its crores, which were floating in Three months ago, few knew Deepa. When Jayalalithaa's refrain, "Makkalukkaga Naan shot dead by unidentified category. Z-category cover that a few “outsiders” were GDP, is squeezed out of the the market as lose currency, she was refused entry into Apollo Hospitals (I am for the people)." On Sasikala taking gunmen, raising questions over would normally entail 22 working against the interests market and sought to be have now entered the to see her ailing aunt, Deepa became known charge of the party, Deepa says party the law and order situation in through the media. People later caught a workers' views have been ignored. the state. security personnel, of the party. replaced by a new currency, banking system." Inside story of the UPA super Queen Sonia Gandhi Yatish Yadav the timely acquisition of land for port Sharma wrote (DO NO. society interventions, which may report from the ministry on the New Delhi: It is obvious that the and hinterland facilities and to block N.11018/1/2012-NAC-4700) effect dispassionate consideration of implementation of its guidelines. “It is government went the extra mile to suitable areas for future development In UPA, Sonia had the last word the proposals. However, a committee requested that Ministry of Rural comply with the NAC’s orders as of ports. Mahapatra complained to the The files reveal that babus were of secretaries under the chairmanship Development may host the proposed another instance shows. On September NAC that the government was uncomfortable with some of the of Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth decided one day national consultation, 14, 2011, without keeping the Prime planning to develop five new ports but NAC’s suggestions. On the Pre- to toe the NAC line. including payment of TA/DA to non- Minister in the loop, Sonia wrote to was faced with problems like slow Legislative Consultation Process, “A meeting of the Committee of official participants. Invitations to Rural Development Minister Jairam decision-making and inadequate bureaucrats felt that the NAC’s Secretaries was held on January 10, finalised list of participants will be Ramesh (26011/1/2011-NAC-2988) on global investments. recommendations sent to the prime 2014 chaired by the cabinet secretary. sent by the NAC,” Sharma wrote to strengthening the natural resource Was PMO reporting to NAC? minister by Sonia Gandhi on May 28, The CoS agreed that the adoption of the rural development secretary. management component under the As far as the implementation was 2013 via Letter No. PLP would be desirable as it would Coal power institutional lacuna in respect of the MGNREGA. “A note comprising the concerned, the powerful council had a N 18014/4/2011-NAC-8301 were not make the process of law making and On 30th August 2007, H C Gupta, formulation implementation and recommendations of the NAC are direct hotline with the Prime feasible. Subsequently the PMO wrote policy making more participative and former coal secretary, was summoned monitoring of an integrated Energy enclosed for appropriate action,” read Minister’s Office. File No. to the cabinet secretary with a copy to transparent and would help in better by the NAC to give a presentation on policy in all its aspects the most the letter. 11018/1/2012-NAC reveals that the the NAC secretary, and the laws being enacted through prior India’s coal sector. On October 17, significant of which have been Subsequently, Jairam replied on body had been writing to the principal Department of Legal Affairs secretary, scrutiny by public/stakeholders. PLP NAC officer on special duty Dhiraj highlighted in the presentation,” Sonia September 28, 2011 indicating secretary in the PMO from time to flagging the concerns. “The need for being proposed by the CoS is by and Srivastava asked him to provide hard wrote to Manmohan on November 5 compliance. He also invited Deep time seeking updates on action taken transparency in the pre-legislative large on the lines of NAC copies of the background note and (Letter No. 1380/CP/NAC/0520 Joshi, Aruna Roy and others from the by the government on its process cannot be over-emphasised. It recommendations,” read the file note. presentation by October 10, 2007. (2005)). NAC to be part of the consultative recommendations. However, in some is felt that it should be possible to Meeting bills paid by ministries Gupta made a presentation at the NAC The real durbar process. “We will now put the ideas instances, the PMO had indicated that achieve a greater level of people’s Ministries were also asked to bear the office on October 17 on the allocation The NAC routinely called bureaucrats contained in the discussion paper into action is being pursued at the level of participation and transparency without expenses of an NAC working group of coal blocks, government attempts to to its office for briefings. In December practice,” Jairam wrote to Sonia. the cabinet secretary. endangering the process by fixing meeting held to review and suggest boost coal production and the 2013, it summoned senior officials of Finger in all pies On May 7, 2012, Rita Sharma wrote to appropriate time limits and isolating ideas with the active participation of formulation of a new coal distribution the finance ministry to discuss the The super cabinet’s domain was all- Pulok Chatterjee, principal secretary in the responses of pressure/interest NGO activists and experts as revealed policy. The NAC was directing the impact of the new education cess. inclusive. A K Mohapatra, Secretary, the PMO, seeking fresh updates on groups from those of the general in a letter from Rita Sharma government to carry out NAC Secretary Rita Sharma on Shipping, made a presentation on June NAC recommendations. “Please refer public,” the PMO wrote. (26011/1/2011-NAC-1877) dated 20th recommendations from experts and December 9, 2013, wrote to the 20, 2007, seeking the NAC’s help in to my letter dated 29.02.2012 The Department of Legal Affairs too April 2011 to rural development activists. File No. 1 relates details of a education secretary and the department resolving implementation problems in requesting for an update on the status railed against the NAC through a note secretary B K Sinha. She had earlier power ministry presentation made on of expenditure secretary to depute the port sector. According to the of implementation of about 19 (FTS No. 2077/LS/2013) saying the informed him in March, 2011, that the October 29, 2005, on energy policy. senior officers to brief the body on the Minutes (File no.2), the importance of recommendations made by the PLP is likely to increase the NAC, in a meeting dated 26.2.2011, Subsequently, NAC Chairperson Sonia cess collected. On March 28, 2014, the a well-planned strategy for the western national advisory council since its possibilities of substantial amount of approved the constitution of a working Gandhi wrote to then prime minister NAC summoned the panchayati raj sector, keeping in view the Delhi- constitution in March 2010. Shri L K lobbying from various pressure groups group on natural resources Manmohan Singh voicing her and labour & employment secretaries Mumbai Industrial Corridor project, Atheeq, Joint Secretary had then sent to influence the government and management in convergence with concerns. “An important concern of for a presentation during its 37th was underlined. So was the need for to me by email, update of five items,” sometime PLP may lead to strong civil MGNREGS. It had sought a detailed the NAC is that there is apparently an meeting. the northlines 10 SPORTS Jammu | Monday| Jan. 09 | 2017 State selection skating meet begins Raonic knocks out Nadal J&K women lose to join Stan in semis to Gujarat 1-2 JAMMU, Jan 08 Brisbane, Jan 08 Though they made it a 2-1 win, but it was not Defending champion Milos Raonic an easy outing for the Gujarat against Jammu beat former world No. 1 Rafa Nadal and Kashmir in a group-A league tie in the in three sets on Friday to reach the ongoing 7th Sub Junior National Hockey Brisbane International semifinals. Championship 2017 (Women) 'B' Division at The big-serving Canadian blasted 50 Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu. winners, including 23 aces, to As per the reports reaching here, J&K lost 1-2 overcome the Spaniard 4-6 6-3 6-4 to Gujarat in their third outing of the four- and set up a last-four clash with game league round. Hetaxi Patel scored the seventh seed Grigor Dimitrov. Sands of the USA defeated Su-Wei Hsieh of Chinese Taipei and opener for Gujarat in the sixth minute. Ishta Returning from a wrist injury, Nadal Sharma brought in the equaliser via a penalty took the first set but momentum Germany's Laura Siegemund to enter corner conversion in the 48th minute. In the swung at 3-3 in the second when the final. The top-seeded Indo- JAMMU, Jan 08 selection competition in Jasleen Kour, Jaipreet Singh, Abrol, Sourab Chander, 53rd minute Hockey Gujarat found a winner Raonic claimed four straight games. American duo won 6-4, 6-3 in an Organised by the Jammu and Speed events in both Quad Sanch Anand, Garima, Harsh Prableen Kour, Nav Angad, via Prachi Nikam to earn three points. Raonic capitalised on an early break hour and 10 minutes to book their Kashmir Roller Skating and Inline for different age Harinder, Kanisha Mahajan, Ritvik Gupta, Zaira Zaffar, With today's third loss in the league round, in the decider and served out to book place in the title clash. Association, the State categories of boys and girls, Diya Jamwal, Yuvraj Singh, Atharav Jandyal, Alisha a semifinal against Dimitrov who Murray, Djoker in Doha semis J&K women could not make it to the knock- Championship cum selection informed general secretary Ranveer, Priyanshi Raina, Choudhary, Lakshya Veer, beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3 4-6 Doha: Andy Murray and Novak out stages of the competition. Earlier, in their trials for the upcoming of the Association, P P Rajveer Soryta, Mudita, Vivaan, Kamya Gupta, 6-3. Stan Wawrinka survived Djokovic have advanced to the opening tie, J&K lost to Assam 0-6. national championships got Singh, Akarshit Mansotra, Ruhika Lavansh Agarwal, Sibgah, aggressive hitting from Briton Kyle semifinals of the Qatar Open. Murray Other Results: Hockey Coorg beat Gujarat 17- underway at Shiva Roller here today. Sharma, Uday Narayan, Tia Bedi, Puneesh Puri , Edmund before winning 6-7(2) 6-4 6- beat Nicolas Almagro 7-6 (7-4), 7-5. 0; Hockey Academy beat Hockey Puducherry Skating Institute, Peer Kho, Those winners of today's Antekshika, Shreya Gupta, Manyata Vaishnavi, Saransh 4 in another quarterfinal. Djokovic took out the Czech 16-1; near here today. Speed event across various Rajeev Sharma, Vickey Shivanshu, Krishna and Mirza, Mattek-Sands in final Republic's Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3. Hockey Bhopal beat Hockey Uttarakhand 6- The opening day witnessed age groups include Dhruv, Kumar, Sheetal Bhat, Sannat Niharika. Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek- — Agencies 1; Hockey Rajasthan beat Goans Hockey 3-1. Easy for Sakshi, tough for her team I’d be running to MSD NCA turns down offer to host New Delhi, Jan 08 match, the onus was on Games, Sakshi made it for advice: Kohli India-England U-19 Tests Delhi Sultans’ captain look quite easy and kept Chandigarh, Jan 08 retired, he became the Pro Wrestling League’s Sakshi, India’s first ever building up her lead. Virat Kohli, now India’s leader of the team. “I didn’t New Delhi: Whether it is a regret to inform you that we BCCI are removed from part of the non-cooperation are unable to host the their posts. They don't need new entrant Jaipur Ninjas woman wrestler to win an Eventually, she won 16-0 captain across all formats, realise myself when this drive initiated by the ousted matches in Chennai due to to resign from their posts. continued their brilliant Olympics medal, to give via technical superiority says that he would be transition happened, from run in the tournament her team something to in 5 minutes and 32 members of BCCI or not is various domestic programs And if someone is still using “running” a lot to Mahendra starting off as a player just tough to say, but the Tamil scheduled during the the same letter head, it's not with a 4-3 win over Delhi cheer about and she did seconds. Singh Dhoni for advice. wanting to play for India Nadu Cricket Association period," the TNCA official correct," a source close to Sultans, led by star Indian not disappoint. It was the Earlier, Sakshi’s fiance Kohli, who has been leading and now having the (TNCA) has taken a blatant wrote. the Lodha committee told wrestler Sakshi Malik, tie the spectators had been Satyawart Kadian, who is the Indian Test team for the responsibility to be captain stand of not hosting two The board made suitable the media. here today. waiting for, and Sakshi also representing Delhi last two years, was named in all three formats,” he Test matches between India arrangement for the Tests, Interestingly, TNCA isn't Jaipur rode on brilliant showed her mettle by Sultans, couldn’t put up India’s ODI and T20I said. “For every child it is a and England under-19 teams but it didn't go down well reading too much into the performances by the taking an 8-0 lead over much resistance against captain as well on Friday, dream to just play for the in Chennai. with the Lodha committee. accusation. It is after all the Georgian duo of Elizbar Pooja Dhanda in the first Odikadze of Georgia in after Dhoni resigned as country and this probably is In a letter written to BCCI, Sources said that the letter- prerogative of the state unit Odikadze and Jakob round. the men’s 97kg weight limited-overs captain. the biggest day of my life.” TNCA gave the reason of head addressed in the name whether to stage the match Makarashvili, Olympics Starting off with a point, division in the first bout “Obviously on the field I He said that he believes in "various domestic programs of former BCCI boss N or not. "This kind of incident scheduled during the Srinivasan as the TNCA has not happened so medallist Jenny Fransson she pinned her rival down of the evening. would be running to him a leading by example. period" for not hosting the president is equivalent to a frequently in the past. The and emerging Indian and then flipped her over Satyawart, who had lost lot. I would want him to “Added responsibility has Tests. contempt of Supreme Court TNCA have prior wrestler Vinod Kumar to several times to take a to Odikadze last season totally enjoy his cricket always worked for me in the "At the outset we thank you order. commitments and there is no take an unassailable 4-1 huge opening-round lead. as well, faced the same now,” Kohli said on bcci.tv. sense that you have no room for allowing the India- "From the day the apex need to talk about anything lead after five bouts. Having taken the mat for fate this time as well as Kohli said that he did not to be complacent or relax at England Under-19 matches court passed the order, the else," a source close to the Having already lost the the first time after the Rio he lost the bout 0-8. realise how, as the seniors any stage,” Kohli said. at Chennai. However, we officials of both TNCA and association added. Sehwag makes an error while trolling Playing for Dhoni’s team is inspiring : Manpreet UP Dangal get thrashed by news website over MS Dhoni faux pas New Delhi: Ranchi Rays’ India international Mumbai Maharathi 5-2 in PWL Former India batsman picture of his own lookalike Manpreet Singh feels honoured that he is Virender Sehwag was at it with a small message playing for Mahendra Singh Dhoni co-owned New Delhi: Defending kg women's category. Erica point win over Mumbai again on social networking attached but sadly he franchise in the Hockey India League (HIL). champions Mumbai used all her experience and Maharathi's Vikas Kumar in site Twitter when he trolled overlooked one key point. “It is very inspiring for us to play for a team Maharathi defeated UP agility to overpower Maria the 65 kg Women kept the Emirates247.com for The account didn't belong to owned by one of India’s most successful Dangal 5-2 on day six of the 4-0 as Mumbai took a 2-0 game alive for UP. putting Bollywood actor the airline he was thinking cricket captains MS Dhoni. The single most Pro Wrestling League lead in the tie. Andrey displayed pure Sushant Singh Rajput's about. important motto of our team is to stay cool and Season 2 at the K D Jadhav Mumbai continued their aggression in the bout, picture instead of Mahendra The fun didn't end there as calm just like MS Dhoni even during pressure Indoor Stadium here today. dominance in the game, with scoring a clear four points by Singh Dhoni on his Emirates Airline official situations and that has always worked for our UP won the toss and blocked retirement story. However, twitter handle joined the team,” says Manpreet Singh. the 97 kg men's category, the former India opener banter. Dhoni has stepped down from captaincy, his staving off the threat of made an error in judgement On Wednesday, Dhoni had aura of leading the team from the front Pavlo Olinyk, whereas himself as he mistook the shocked the world when he continues to inspire Ranchi Rays captain Mumbai decided to block the news website twitter stepped down as captain of Ashley Jackson from England, says Manpreet. 53 kg women's category, account for that of an airline the India ODI and T20I “Ashley follows cricket very closely and many making Babita Kumari sit handle. teams. a times, he brings to the table what MS Dhoni out for the tie. The tweet by He captained India in 199 would do with his cricket team. Ashley apart The tie commenced with a Emirates247.com was about One-day Internationals, from keeping the team together as one unit, he dramatic opening bout Virat Kohli taking over the winning 110 and losing 74, always tells us that we need to have the fought between UP's Amit reins of captaincy from with four ties and 11 no- winning spirit Dhoni has and never to let our Dhankar and Mumbai's Dhoni, however, the picture results. He has a winning spirit down even if we have conceded early we end up playing cricket, try and imitate Pritam in the 70 kg men's attached featured a split percentage of 59.57. He also goals,” Manpreet says. Dhoni’s famous helicopter shot and whoever category. The more Colombian Carolina Castillo taking down Vikas in the frame of Kohli and Rajput, led India in 72 T20 It also helps the team when Dhoni sends his comes close to it gets a loud cheer from the experienced Dhankar Hidalgo beating UP Captain standing position. who had played Dhoni's Internationals, winning 41 wishes to Ranchi Rays via team coach entire team,” says a candid Manpreet who is dominated the better part of and 2016 Olympics Bronze Mumbai responded strongly, role in his biopic, MS and losing 28, with one tie Harendra Singh. On days when Ranchi Rays is looking forward to joining the team’s camp the bout, however Pritam medalist Elitsa Yankova 4-1 as Sarita overwhelmed UP managed to stage a in the 48 kg women's grappler Manisha 9-1 in a Dhoni- The Untold Story. and two no-results. not playing hockey, they like to indulge in a starting in Mumbai on 15 January. miraculous comeback to category. Yankova had a one-sided fifth bout. Sehwag, who has become a Dhoni, 35, had earlier game of cricket as this helps the team bond Ranchi Rays play their first match on the score three points in the last tough time on the mat as Manisha, who replaced Twitter star for his brilliant suddenly quit Test captaincy better and helps in relaxing their mind. inaugural day of Coal India HIL on 21 January few seconds to register a Carolina kept attacking her, Geeta Phogat in the tie, went trolling abilities, pounced at during the Australia tour in “We do a lot of fun activities when we are not against Dabang Mumbai at the Mahindra victory. Mumbai prevailed in eventually managing a clear down to Sarita in a crucial the mistake and posted a 2014 in Melbourne. playing hockey. Sometimes, during our camp, Hockey Stadium in Mumbai. the first bout 3-3 by virtue of takedown to score decisive bout that witnessed the latter Last Point Win. points. Carolina's upset over execute powerful tackles, 2016 Olympic medallists Yankova meant Mumbai had taking down Manisha to Maria Mamashuk from UP a 3-0 lead in the tie. score points rapidly. Mumbai Udanta Singh scores brace to hand BFC season opener and Mumbai Captain Erica UP Dangal made a fighting clinched the bout and the tie Wiebe fought the second comeback in the fourth bout as they gained an Bengaluru : A great display started for BFC on Sunday Japanese midfielder Yuta blood when Eugeneson past two defenders and bout of the evening in the 75 as Andrey Kviatkovski's last unassailable 4-1 lead. of attacking play from title night. The visiting team saw Kinowaki seemed to be the Lyngdoh’s corner created a belted the ball past Vishal favourites Bengaluru FC as many as eight under-22 only player who played chaos in the Shillong box. Kaith, the Shillong keeper handed them their first three Udanta Singh took into the bottom left corner points of I-League 2017. advantage of the open post of the goal. Just ten Leading chess players ignore The defending champs and slid one in past the minutes later, Sena Ralte clinched a comfortable 3-0 goalkeeper. Three more was unmarked and he took richest prize-money event victory against a much chances followed for advantage of the open space inexperienced Shillong Bengaluru FC in the first to fire in a grounded shot by Tajikistan’s lone Grandmaster and Lajong side. Right-winger half, the closest of all being that extended the lead to former Moscow Open champion Farrukh Udanta Singh was the star skipper Sunil Chhetri’s shot three goals. Amonatov, rated 2619, the field lacks the of the night as he scored a which came off the goal Bengaluru FC toyed with appeal of accomplished performers. goal in each of the halves. post. the Shillong defence and the M. R. Lalith Babu, ranked 11th in the Shillong show some fight Udanta Singh doubles the second half hardly saw any country, leads a pack of five Indian GMs in the first half, Udanta lead, Sena Ralte rounds off attacks coming towards the among the top eight seeded players. Singh strikes to bag victory with brilliant goal: Bengaluru half. Diptayan Ghosh, twice National champion crucial lead: Bengaluru stepped up their Udanta Singh impressed one M. Karthikeyan, local Vaibhav Suri and S. As more than 10,000 fans game in the second half as and all with his speed and L. Narayanan form the creamy layer of came together at the Shree players drafted in the without any pressure as the they attacked relentlessly in skills and was home challenge. It is pertinent to note that Kanteerava Stadium in the playing XI owing to injuries lack of experience could be the Lajong Half. The home complemented well by the New Delhi: The country’s richest prize- for a number of years leading Indian players heart of the city, Bengaluru sustained by some key clearly seen in the rest of side were brilliant with their midfielders Lenny money chess event the annual Delhi have ignored this event, along with the FC sported a special pink players in the recently the lineup. passing and through-balls; Rodrigues and Eugeneson International Open will offer more than other International Open events held in jersey to join other citizens concluded Indian Super Udanta Singh in action. The defenders Juan Antonio Lyngdoh. The final score ever when it begins here on Monday. From Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and in solidarity with women League. Bengaluru took wily right-winger showed Gonzalez and John Johnson read 3-0 which enabled last year’s Rs. 35 lakh, the prize-fund stands Bhuvaneshwar. In private, many players and their safety. control of the game right that the future of Indian were spot-on with their long Bengaluru FC pocket three enhanced to a staggering Rs. 51.51 lakh justify their decision to stay away by New signings Lenny from the beginning and football is indeed bright. balls. Udanta Singh scored points. They play Chennai spread over three categories. But ironically, pointing to the “conditions’ offered by the Rodrigues, Harmanjot enjoyed a good share of ball The 26th minute saw his second goal in the 69th City FC in their next game from India, not a single top-10 male or top- host. These conditions include appearance Khabra and Sena Ralte possession. For Shillong, Bengaluru FC draw first minute where he juggled which is on January 14. 15 female, is part of this large field. Headed money, accommodation, travel etc. 11 the northlines BUSINESS Jammu | Monday | Jan. 09 | 2017

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Petrol pumps won't accept cards Nissan India opens dealership in Kangra Modi hits out at ‘political to protest bank's transaction fee Kangra: Nissan Group of Motor India Pvt. Ltd. Said that this new dealership is a New Delhi: Petrol pump hit at cash crunch of India, the second-fastest that Nissan’s dealer network great opportunity for us to owners are protesting banks' consumers. Though cash growing car company in continues to steadily grow bring Nissan and Datsun worshippers’ of black money charging 1% transaction fee flow in ATMs and banks India, inaugurated a new in line with our plans. vehicles closer to existing Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the ‘a big fight’ against corruption and black on every transaction made have improved dealership in Kangra today. Himachal Pradesh is an and prospective customers delegates at the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya money, which had been gradually making the via card, and have decided comparatively, but has not This is the company’s third important market for Nissan in Kangra looking for a Diwas in Bengaluru on Sunday. polity, society and administration “hollow“. to stop accepting card vanished completly. dealership in HP after and Datsun, and we have great driving experience. Prime Minister also speaks about various Asserting that the government was payments from Monday. The petrol dealers' move Mandi and Solan. This latest measures for welfare and safety of Indians committed in its fight against black money The petroleum dealers feel comes at a time when the dealer inauguration is abroad. and corruption, the Prime Minister thanked that the levy of 1 percent government is trying to another step forward for Castigating the opponents of demonetisation, the overseas Indian community for their transaction fee erodes into encourage non-cash Nissan as the company Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday support to it. their margins which are transactions and have even continues its steady sales took a swipe at those calling the Emphasising the role played by overseas based on volumes. announced a 0.75% and service network government’s move “anti-people”, saying Indians in the country’s development, the The petrol stations cash- cashback offer on purchase expansion pan-India. these were “political worshippers” of graft Prime Minister said they have made an only operation is likely to of petrol using cards. The newly-inaugurated dealership, M R Nissan is and black money which had adversely “invaluable contribution” to the Indian strategically located at impacted the economy and polity. economy by investing about 69 billion US PAN a must for excise, service Ghurkari Matour Chowk to “It is unfortunate that some political dollars. cater to the sales and worshippers (rajniitik poojari) of black “For me, FDI has two definitions- one is taxpayers for GST registration aftersales requirements of money are calling our efforts anti-people,” ‘Foreign Direct Investment’ and the other is New Delhi: The tax a provisional registration Nissan customers residing seen a tremendous response Meanwhile Nissan has he said in his address at the 14th edition of ‘First Develop India’,” he said, asserting that department has made it number. in state and bordering areas for Datsun cars like redi-GO opened 10 new dealerships Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bengaluru. “I can say with full confidence that 21st mandatory for central CBEC has also asked its of Punjab. and GO+ from customers in in India from April through Mr. Modi said the government had taken up century belong to India.” excise duty and service field offices to launch Speaking at the the hilly areas of India. December 2016. This taxpayers to obtain a valid awareness campaign and inauguration, Arun Anand Pal Singh, Dealer equates to roughly one new PAN number before they outreach programmes to Malhotra, MD, Nissan Principal M R Nissan said dealer opening every month. IT deptt detects Rs 4,807 cr black can be migrated to the new facilitate migration of all goods and services tax excise and service income; seizes Rs 112 cr new notes (GST) set-up. taxpayers to the GST Despite the political network by January-end. Swipe machine, cards will soon New Delhi: Over Rs 4,807 crore of impasse putting a question The provisional undisclosed income has been detected be irrelevent: NITI Aayog CEO while Rs 112 crore worth new notes have been seized by the Income Tax department Bengaluru: The sort of and in terms of social phone. The transaction as part of its country-wide operations disruption happening in the innovation. In my view, would be done in just 30 against black money hoarders post digital payments space in within the next two-and-half seconds through demonetisation. India has a chance of making years, India will make all its Aadharenabled technology. Official sources said the taxman carried out ATM cards and PoS (point debit cards, credit cards, "Due to demonetization, a total of 1,138 search, survey and enquiry of sale) machines redundant ATM machines and PoS there is a huge push towards operations under the provisions of the by 2020, NITI Aayog CEO machines totally irrelevant," digital payments.India is the Income Tax Act since the note ban was Amitabh Kant said. "India is he said. Kant said cards will only country in the world declared on November 8 last year, even as in the midst of a huge lose relevance as every with a billion mobile the department has issued 5,184 notices to Handcuffs for unruly flyers disruption in the world of Indian will transact only by connections and a billion various entities on charges of tax evasion both financial technology using the thumb and mobile biometrics," he added. and hawala-like dealings. in domestic Air India flights The department, they said, has seized cash New Delhi: With two airhostess on January and jewellery worth over Rs 609.39 crore cases of molestation 2 and a flyer on its Sales down 15-25 pc post during the same period even as the new in a fortnight by Mumbai-Newark mark on the planned rollout registration, which will be currency seized (majorly Rs 2000 notes) is passengers, Air India flight reportedly of the new tax regime from generated on the basis of demonetisation: BSH Appliances valued at about Rs 112.8 crore. has decided to keep groped a co- April 1, the Central Board PAN, will be called Goods The value of the seized jewellery in this is restrainers like plastic passenger on handcuffs on all its December 21. Our of Excise and Customs and Services Tax Mumbai: Affected by the cash crunch Appliances Managing Director and Chief Rs 97.8 crore. flights to keep unruly pilots adopt zero (CBEC) continues to do the Identification Number following demonetisation, BSH Household Executive Officer Gunjan Srivastava told the "The total undisclosed income admitted or flyers firmly seated in tolerance for offences groundwork with April 1 as (GSTIN). Appliances, part of Germanys diversified media. detected as part of this action, till January case their behaviour like sexual the target date. After providing the group Bosch, has witnessed a 15-25 per cent The government on November 8 banned the 5, is Rs 4,807.45 crore," they said. endangers the safety harassment, both of GST will subsume central requisite details, an ARN drop in sales, a top company official said. old Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes worth around The agency has also referred a total of 526 cases to its sister agencies like the CBI and of the aircraft or airhostesses or flyers, excise and service tax, and (Application Reference "It (demonetisation) has had an impact in the Rs 20.51 trillion to control black money and other flyers. AI's and hand over CBEC has initiated the Number) would be last 10 weeks and that has been a reduction counterfeit currency. the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to probe other financial crimes like money decision comes after offenders to law process of migrating these communicated to the in sales from our stores to the end user. It Noting that it is a temporary blip, Srivastava a flyer on its Muscat- enforcing agencies on taxpayers to the new assessee by GSTN (GST- was somewhere between 15-25 per cent in said he expects the situation to normalise by laundering, disproportionate assets and corruption as part of their legal mandate. Delhi flight allegedly landing," said a regime through issuance of Network). the last two months," BSH Household March. molested an senior official. 12 JAMMU || MONDAY | JAN | 09 || 2017 www.thenorthlines.com The NORTHLINES PRAVASI BHARATIYA DIVAS Money has lost anonymity PM hits out at 'political worshippers' of black money after demonetisation: Jaitley BENGALURU, JAN 08 pers (rajnaitik pujari) of development programme He also spoke about the var- black money who term our 'Pravasi Kaushal Vikas ious measures for welfare back at the last two months' currency squeeze during the Castigating the opponents actions against it as anti- Yojna' for the Indian youth and safety of Indians about the central govern- remonetisation period would of demonetisation, Prime people," Modi said at the seeking employment abroad, from carrying out ment measure that has gen- have a transient impact on Minister Narendra Modi 14th Pravasi Bharatiya abroad. evacuation of Indians in dis- erated both support and crit- the economy." said on Sunday those Divas Convention here. Welcoming the efforts of tress to other steps taken by icism, Jaitley said that the "The fact that large quantum terming the government's "It is very saddening to see Indian diaspora to strength- his government in last two central government’s meas- of high denominational cur- move as “anti-people” were some black money support- en the country's partnership years, specifically mention- ure to pull out money “con- rency has been deposited the "political worshippers" ers maligning the moves with the overseas Indian ing the efforts of External stituting 12.2% of GDP with the banks does not ren- of graft and black money against corruption," he said "For me, FDI has two defi- community, Modi said "we Affairs Minister Sushma would obviously have sig- der this money to be legiti- NEW DELHI, JAN 08 which were making the while thanking the Indian nitions — one is 'Foreign don't see the colour of the Swaraj in this regard. nificant consequences” but mate cash. Black money economy, polity and society diaspora for supporting the Direct Investment' and the passports, but the relations He also said that starting “remonetisation” was now does not change its colour Finance Minister Arun hollow. government's steps against other is 'First Develop written by blood which mat- with Mauritius, his govern- surging ahead. merely because it is deposit- Jaitley on Sunday said the "Friends you know we have corruption and black India'," he said, asserting ter the most." ment was working to put in “Demonetisation is obvious- ed in bank. On the contrary, central government's meas- undertaken a big responsi- money. that "I can say with full con- Encouraging all PIO Card place procedures so that ly disruptive as are all it loses its anonymity and ure to put 86 per cent of cash bility in fighting black Emphasising the role played fidence that 21st century holders to convert their PIO descendants of various reforms as they change the can now be identified with out of circulation had caused money and corruption... by overseas Indians in the belong to India." Cards into OCI Cards, Modi Indian communities could retrograde status its owner," he said. as much disruption as any Black money and corrup- country's development, the Referring to the earlier said: "we have extended the become eligible for OCI quo…Reducing cash may The comments follow change to "retrograde status tion have gradually made Prime Minister said they trend of brain drain, he said deadline for PIO card con- cards, by addressing the dif- not eliminate crime and ter- reports about an estimated quo" could be expected to our polity, economy, society have made an "invaluable "we want to change brain versions to OCI from 31 ficulties of PIOs in Fiji, rorism but it can inflict seri- 97 per cent of old notes get- cause and the country hollow. contribution" to the Indian drain to brain gain" and December 2016, until June Reunion Islands, Suriname, ous blow on them,” he said, ting deposited in bank In a Facebook post titled "It is unfortunate that there economy by investing over added that the government 30, 2017, without any Guyana and other claiming that the country accounts, thus casting 'Demonetisation — A look are some political worship- 69 billion US dollars. will soon launch a skill penalty". Caribbean States. — PTI was now past the period of doubts on the effectiveness “pain and inconveniences” of demonetisation move in that the measure had caused. checking the black money British man to give Petrol pumps to not accept card payments from Monday "The period of pain and menace. inconveniences is getting The Revenue Department, birth to baby NEW DELHI, JAN 08 causing a lot of hardships over. Economic activity is he said, would be entitled to and loses to a large percent- being restored," he said. tax this money. "In any case, LONDON, JAN 08 Cross is expected to become Petrol pumps across the age of the dealer communi- Jaitley said demonetisation the amendment to the the first UK male to give country will not accept cred- ty." required both courage and Income Tax Act itself pro- A British man has put his birth. it and debit card payments He said the petrol pumps stamina. "The implementa- vides that the said money, if gender transition on hold to Sixteen weeks into his preg- for fuel sales from Monday have "decided to stop tion of the decision carried voluntarily declared or if have a baby after finding a nancy, Cross told the news- after banks decided to put accepting payment through pain. It can lead to short- involuntarily detected, sperm donor on social media paper: “I want the baby to transaction (MDR) charge credit/debit cards from term criticism and inconven- would be liable for differen- and is expected to become have the best. I’ll be the on them instead of con- January 9, 2017". iences. Drop in economic tial and high rates of taxa- the first UK male to give greatest dad.” sumers. "All POS (point of sale) activity on account of the tion and penalty," he said. birth. He took to social media to To promote cashless transac- machine issuing banks who Hayden Cross has been liv- find a sperm donor and an tions, the government had are not charging the same ing legally as a man for three anonymous donor came for- waived the Merchant our account.” these charges. and are willing to adhere to Islamic State suicide car bomb years and is already part-way ward and, having self-admin- Discount Rate (MDR) on Ajay Bansal, president, All "We have specific mecha- existing commercial through hormone treatment istered the sperm, Cross fuel purchase post demoneti- India Petroleum Dealers’ nism to compute the margin arrangements should corre- kills 13 in eastern Baghdad to transform from a woman became pregnant at the first sation for consumers. But Association, said the bank and these do not have any spond with us to let us to a man. attempt. after the expiry of the 50- has quoted RBI circular of scope for credit card MDR. inform our members to con- But the 20-year-old’s full Speaking of the discovery, day window, the banks have December 16, 2016, for its This will lead to financial tinue with accepting cards transition was paused after Cross said: “It was mixed decided to levy MDR on action. losses for the dealers," he on their machines," Bansal the UK’s state-funded emotions. petrol pump owners. "Unfortunately, the circular said, adding that credit card said. National Health Service “I was happy but I also knew Petrol pump owners associa- has no reference to credit machine issuers are also Anurag Narain, president, (NHS) refused to carry out a it would be backtracking on tion said they have been card charges or for not pass- delaying settlements of dues. Delhi Petrol Dealers' 4,000-pounds process to my transition.” "informed by HDFC Bank ing the same to the cus- Also, there are disputes Association, said, “From freeze his eggs - which he He said he felt pressured into that we will be charged 1 per tomers. We feel that HDFC about purchases being tonight we will not be hoped would enable him to getting pregnant before com- cent on all credit card trans- Bank is using this as an returned or not delivered. accepting any credit or debit have children in the future. pleting his gender transition, actions and between 0.25 per excuse to improve their bot- "In a retail outlet, there is no card of any bank.” The former supermarket as hormone treatment would cent and 1 per cent on all tom line through transac- scope for returns or not “They (banks) have levied a worker instead found a sperm have set irreversible changes debit card transactions from tions at fuel stations," he being delivered a product fee of 1% on us. We have no BAGHDAD, JAN 08 Iraqi capital and other cities donor via Facebook and, now into motion. Gender transi- January 9, 2017. said. He said petrol pump once you have paid for the option but to stop EDC in the country have killed successfully pregnant, is set tion treatment costs the NHS The same will be debited to margins are fixed on a per same. The reconciliation of machines from operating A suicide car bomb blast dozens of people in just over to give birth in a few months, on average 29,000 pounds our account and net transac- kilolitre basis and do not swipes to amount being from pumps,” Narain said. claimed by Islamic State a week. according to ‘The Sun’. per patient. — PTI tion value will be credited to have any scope to absorb credit to our accounts is — Agencies killed at least 13 people and Several have been claimed wounded more than 50 oth- by Islamic State, which is Five labourers killed as car crashes CEO’s salary cut 15 pc as iPhone sales decline ers at a vegetable market in coming under increasing eastern Baghdad on Sunday, pressure from a US-backed into night shelter in Lucknow police and medical sources offensive in Mosul, its last LOS ANGELES, JAN 08 other executives 89.5 per at USD 60 billion, accord- cent of their target, instead ing to the filing. Apple’s said. major stronghold in Iraq. high speed when the acci- iPhone maker Apple has cut of the maximum amount rare sales slump is directly The attacker drove the car Iraqi forces advanced to dent happened. its CEO Tim Cook’s salary like in recent years. Apple linked to loss of momen- through a gate to the market within several hundred “Two of the accused, who by a whopping 15 pc for specifically cited the com- tum for iPhone, which gen- in the mainly Shi'ite district metres of the Tigris river were drunk, have been 2016 as annual sales fell for pany’s failure to meet its erates majority of the of Jamila, and detonated the than runs through Mosul on arrested and the car has also the year, missing targets that performance goals for both firm’s sales. bomb after security forces Saturday, as their operation been seized,” SSP, Manzil also led to the tech giant’s sales and profits. Sales Sales of iPhones have opened fire on the vehicle, a against the ultra-hardline Saini said. first annual revenue decline volume of the iPhone fell declined in each of the past police source said. group gathers pace. While four labourers died on in 15 years. in fiscal 2016 for the first three quarters, slipping to Islamic State claimed the Islamic State is likely to the spot, one died during The company gave the 56- time since the device was 45.5 million in the attack in an online state- resort to bomb attacks and treatment at Trauma centre year-old USD 8.75 million introduced in 2007. September quarter, with ment, saying the bomber similar tactics elsewhere in LUCKNOW, JAN 08 car—Ayush Kumar Rawat, here. The victims were iden- in total compensation last The company said its reports saying Apple has had targeted "a gathering of Iraq as it is driven out of its son of a former SP MLA, tified as Prithviraj, Abdul year, down from USD annual sales were down faced steep competition Shi'ites" in the area. Mosul stronghold. — Five labourers were killed and Nikhil Arora were Kalam, Gokaran, Devraj and 10.28 million he got in nearly 4 pc, or USD 215.6 from Samsung and other A series of attacks in the Reuters and as many others injured allegedly drunk and have one unidentified — all aged 2015, according to a billion, from its target of smartphone makes and the when a speeding car been arrested, police said. between 30 and 37 years. Securities and Exchange USD 223.6 billion, and its newest iPhones did not fea- Delhi man kills father, sets gas rammed into a night shelter The incident took place at All the victims were daily filing released yesterday. operating income was ture enough upgrades to housing 35 daily wagers in about 2 am when 35 labour- wage earners from eastern Apple awarded Cook and down 0.5 pc from its target attract customers. — PTI cylinder afire injuring 11 cops Dalibag locality in ers were sleeping inside the Uttar Pradesh. — PTI Hazratganj area here in the night shelter and the car wee hours of Sunday. rammed into it. The car was Raheel to head Saudi-led front NEW DELHI, JAN 08 him banned from entering The two occupants of the allegedly being driven at a the society where he lived. A man here on Sunday Responding to a call made Former Pak army chief to lead 39-nation alliance to combat terrorism stabbed his father to death, at around 2.30 pm, a police Pak military courts attacked his mother and set team reached the fourth been succeeded by General to be dragged into the poli- afire the kitchen gas cylin- floor residence in Ajanta Qamar Javed Bajwa. tics of Middle East. Hence, der which exploded leaving Apartments after which wound up after 2 yrs The Joint Command Centre, the government had headquarters of the military announced that a decision injured 13 people, including Rahul locked himself up in ISLAMABAD, JAN 08 of the country and internation- alliance, is located in about joining the group 11 police personnel who had the kitchen and set the cook- al charters. Riyadh. Pakistani leaders would be taken once its reached the spot. ing gas cylinder on fire. Pakistan’s controversial mili- However, they were allowed were initially taken aback details were known. The incident occurred at The cylinder exploded tary courts which had sen- to function after the Supreme when Saudi Arabia, without Later Pakistan confirmed its Madhu Vihar locality in east injuring 11 policemen, tenced 161 militants to death Court upheld as valid the 21st proper consultation with participation in the alliance, Delhi in the afternoon Rahul and his neighbour. were wound up today, two constitutional amendment and them, had announced in but said that its scope would where Rahul Mata, in his "As soon as the police team years after they were set up for the Pakistan Army 2015 that Islamabad was be defined after Riyadh 30s, killed his father R.P. reached his flat, Rahul speedy trial of hardcore terror- (Amendment) Bill, 2015, also part of the new alliance shared the details of the Mata, a retired financial sec- locked himself in the ists following the deadly enacted by Parliament in to combat militancy. coalition it was assembling. tor employee, by stabbing kitchen and opened the Taliban attack on an army 2015. Iran was not included in the After remaining dormant for him several times with a cylinder's knob to release school that killed nearly 150 The amendment ensured that Islamabad, Jan 08 November 2016, was taken after taking the incumbent grouping, which appeared as months, the group is trying knife, police said. the gas. He set the cylinder children. the courts will end after two Rahul then attacked his on fire when the police team The courts were established years through insertion of the General Raheel Sharif, the government into confidence, a vague attempt to forge a to reassemble. former Pakistani army chief, Defence Minister Khawaja Sunni Muslim alliance The Saudi-led coalition is mother, Renu Mata, with the tried to break open the through an amendment in the “sunset clause”. same knife when she tried to door," Deputy Constitution after the horren- There was no formal state- will now head the Saudi Asif said yesterday. against Shiite Iran to curtail also engaged in a military Arabia-led 39-nation mili- Asif said that both the gov- its influence in Iraq, Syria, operation in Yemen since save her husband. Commissioner of Police dous attack in Peshawar on ment either from the govern- He also threatened neigh- Omvir Singh told IANS. December 16, 2014. The ment or the military announc- tary coalition formed to ernments and the army were Yemen and the rest of the March 2015 when Houthis serve as a platform for secu- on board regarding the deci- Middle East. drove out the government bours and security guards of "Despite their injuries, my move generated heated debate ing the end of the extraordi- the housing society when officers acted bravely and as the courts were billed by nary powers for trial of civil- rity cooperation and to com- sion to let Raheel take Pakistan was in an unenvi- led by President Abdu they reached his flat, hear- overpowered him. Had they rights activists as violation of ians by the military, as they are bat terrorism. charge of the alliance. able position as it has good Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who ing the commotion. (the policemen) not caught basic human rights as deemed to end after a fixed The decision to appoint Gen Raheel retired as the army ties with both Iran and Saudi is believed to be in exile in The deceased had disowned him, he would have killed enshrined in the Constitution time period of two years. Raheel, who retired in chief in November and has Arabia. It was also not ready Saudi Arabia. — PTI his son Rahul "because of other persons," the official At least 4 dead as truck rams into pedestrians in Jerusalem bad conduct", and also got said. — Agencies

JERUSALEM, JAN 08 who called it a deliberate An Israeli bus driver who they neutralised him," said said at least four people were Palestinian but did not attack. witnessed the incident said the bus driver, who gave his killed and that some 15 immediately give his name. A truck driven by a "It is a terrorist attack, a ram- on the radio that the truck name only as Moshe. Israeli wounded were strewn on the A wave of Palestinian street Palestinian rammed into ming attack," a police ploughed into a group of sol- TV stations said the driver street at the Armon Hanatziv attacks, including vehicle pedestrians on a popular spokeswoman said on Israel diers, and that they fired on was killed, and footage promenade overlooking the rammings, has largely promenade in Jerusalem on Radio. Police said the dead, the driver, who reversed showed bullet holes in the walled Old City of slowed but not stopped com- Sunday killing four people, three women and one man, direction and ran over them truck's windscreen. Jerusalem. Israel Radio pletely since it began in according to Israeli police were all in their twenties. again. "They shot him, until Israeli television stations reported the driver was a October 2015. — Reuters