10th day kriya - Glimpses Of Future
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10th day kriya - Glimpses Of Future
CYMK Altaf Bukhari orders setting up of Enforcement Wing in R&B Deptt News on Page 5 News on Page 3 Kangana Ranaut enjoys some fun time post success of Tanu Weds Manu Returns News on Page 10 CYMK Glimpses of Future Directorate of Health goes tough against Tobacco users Price ` 2.00 Pages : 12 DAILY www.glimpsesoffuture.in JAMMU TUESDAY | MAY 26, 2015 | VOL. 30 | NO. 143 | REGD. NO. : JM/JK 118/15 /17 | E-mail : [email protected] | epaper.glimpsesoffuture.in ONE YEAR REPORT CARD Modi says ‘bure din’ for scamsters MATHURA, May 25: Marking the first anniversary of the NDA Government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today presented a report card for one year which he asserted has been free of corruption and scams but has brought “bure din” (bad days) for those who have “robbed” the country in their 60 years of rule. Attacking the previous UPA Government, Modi said one more year to that Government would have “sunk” the country and that now there were no stories of a scam involving “son-in-law or a son” of a political leader happening. “Some people are very troubled these days. Their trouble is with the fact that ‘achche din’ has come to all people but ‘bure din’ for them. Those whose ‘bure din’ have come, they are troubled. They are shouting. Because for 60 years, in Delhi’s political corridors, only their voice was heard and the country was run as they wished… “I did not give guarantee of ‘achche din’ for those who looted the nation for years. We will run the country in a way that there will be more ‘bure din’ for them and their troubles will increase. Your money can’t be looted by anyone,” the Prime Minister said at a public rally here at the birth place of Deen Dayal Upadhyay, a BJP ideologue. BJP has planned nearly 200 public rallies by its main leaders across to mark the first year of the NDA Government. However, Modi, who made a very pro-farmer and pro-poor pitch during his hour-long speech, did not mention the contentious land acquisition bill, on which his Government is facing tough opposition even from NDA allies. Noting that thoughts of three leaders “shaped us in the last several years – those of Mahatma Gandhi ji, Lohia ji and Deendayal ji”, the Prime Minister said he See MODI on page 11 Militants strike twice in Kashmir; soldier among three killed SRINAGAR, May 25 Three persons, including a soldier and a militant, were killed and two people were injured today as ultras targeted an army patrol and a franchise of BSNL at two places in Kashmir, police said. Militants opened fire at an army patrol at Kanjikulla in Yaripora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, about 80 kms from here, a police officer said. Sepoy Dharam Ram was injured in the firing and succumbed later, the officer said. Security forces immediately cordoned off the area and tracked down a militant to an orchard where he was killed in a brief gunfight, the police officer said. Earlier in the day, militants fired at a franchisee outlet of BSNL at Iqbal Market in Sopore in north Kashmir Baramulla district, 52 kms from here. The attack was apparently directed at telecom oper- ators who have been threatened earlier, a police officer said. He said three workers of the BSNL franchisee were injured in the firing and they were rushed to a local hospital, where doctors referred them to a hospital in See MILITANTS on page 11 Two Union Ministers to grace Modi Govt's 1-year celebration in JK Rajnath to address party cadres at Jammu, Najma at Srinagar: 1 Srinagar, May 25: The Bhartiya Janta Party Central leadership has directed its two Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Najma Heptullah to attend a number of programmes in Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate the Narendra Modi’s one year in office. BJP’s National Secretary and close confident of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tarun Chugh said that Central leadership has planed number of programs in the Jammu and Kashmir. “Union Home Minister Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Jammu on May 27 to attend ‘Jan Kalyan Parv’, an event to highlight one-year achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at Centre. Najma Heptulla the Minority affairs Minister will address a public rally at Sher-e Kashmir Park on 28,”. He further said that the BJP has other plans to celebrate the Narendra Modi government's one year in power in Jammu and Kashmir. “The party has assigned me a job to make people across the state aware about the achievements, good governance and completion of successful first year of the government led by PM Narendra Modi,”Chugh said. He added that the party and the government together displayed a lot of coordination and there is enthusiasm among party workers across See TWO on page 11 Status quo on Article 370 to be maintained: BJP Patna, May 25: Allaying fears regarding its stand on Article 370, which guarantees a special constitutional status to Jammu and Kashmir, BJP today said "status quo on it will be maintained". "The status quo on Article 370 will be maintained. .... This is a constitutional matter and any kind of change in it cannot be brought in the Parliament," BJP's national spokesperson MJ Akbar told reporters here. Akbar said this while responding to a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stand on Article 370 in the light of recent statements by some BJP leaders that it will be abrogated when the party gets two-third majority in the Parliament, during a media workshop for state spokespersons of his party. The journalist and author-turned-politician also sought to portray that the Modi government was for economic development and welfare of the minority community without any discrimination as part of his "sabka saath, sabka vikas" (development for all) philosophy on governance. "The biggest problem faced by the minority community was that innocent youths were picked up, arrested and held in custody for long See STATUS on page 11 We Don’t Recognise McMahon Line: China ‘Chinese ready to work with Indian side to resolve issues’ Sticking to its stand that McMahon Line on India-China boundary is "illegal", China today said it is ready to work with India to resolve the vexed border issue at an early date through "friendly consultations" to create more favourable conditions for bilateral ties. "The Chinese side holds a consistent and clear position on the eastern section of the China-India boundary," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said, reaffirming Beijing's claims on Arunachal Pradesh, which it says is a part of 'Southern Tibet'. "The Chinese government does not recognise 'the McMahon Line', which is illegal," she said, reacting to National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval's remarks made at the K F Rustamji lecture in New Delhi recently. "The Chinese side is ready to work with the Indian side to resolve the boundary question through friendly consultation at an early date and create more favourable conditions for the development of the bilateral relations," she said in a written response to a PTI query. In his address on May 22, Doval said settlement of the border issue is "critical" for India-China ties and called for a "larger plan" for "tackling" that country to resolve all ticklish matters. Doval, also the Special Representative of the Sino-India boundary talks, said while ties with China are looking up, "we are particularly concerned about the Eastern sector where the claims have been made on Tawang (in Arunachal Pradesh) which is totally in contravention of accepted principles". He also expressed surprise that while McMahon Line was agreed till Burma (Myanmar) by China, it was not accepted beyond it. See WE DON’T on page 11 CYM K CYM K BEIJING | MAY 25: Glimpses of Future 10TH DAY/KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of Smt Kamla Devi W/o Master Hans Raj R/o W.No. 3 Ramnagar on 19-5-2015. Tenth Day will be performed on 27th May 2015 (Wednesday) at 11 AM at our residence. Kriya will be performed at our residence W.No. 3 Ramnagar on 30-5-2015 at 11 AM. Rasam Pagri will be performed at 4 PM at our residence W.No. 3 Near City Middle School Ramnagar. GRIEF STRICKEN Master Hans Raj -Husband Sons & Daughters-in-law Anil Kumar & Smt Rajni Bharti Late Rajinder Kumar & Smt Sneh Lata Smt Kumari Ranjana -Daughter Abhinandan -Grand Son Khushi Suhani -Grand Daughter Ashish (Dotra) 10TH DAY/KRIYA Smt Kamla Devi 10TH DAY/KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our mother Smt. Sarla Devi W/o Late Sh. Shiv Kumar Sharma R/o W.No - 6, Akhnoor. TENTH DAY will be performed on 27-05-2015 (Wednesday) at Jia Pota Mandir, Akhnoor at 10 am. KRIYA KARAM will be Smt. Sarla Devi performed on 28-05-2015 (Thursday) at our residence at 1.00 pm. GRIEF STRICKEN Jeth & Jethani Smt. Santosh Devi & Sh. Dharam Pal Sharma (Ex- MP) Smt. Swaran Kanta & Sh. Suraj Parkash Sharma (Retd. ARTO) Sons & Daughters-in-law Smt. Nisha & Sh. Rajesh Sharma Smt. Rajni & Sh. Satish Sharma - Daughter & Son-in-law Smt. Kanchan & Sh. Harish Khajuria Manager J&K Bank Grand Children Harshit, Riya, Shreya, Ananya, Arnav, Aryan TENTH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved Smt. Chuni Kaul W/o Late Amar Nath Kaul of Sheshyar, Habba Kadal, Srinagar presently at 36/4, Pandoka Colony, Paloura, Jammu on 18-05-2015 (Monday). THE TENTH DAY KRIYA will Smt. Chuni Kaul be performed on 27-05-2015 (Wednesday) at Muthi Ghat near Director School Education, Jammu at 8.30 a.m. GRIEF STRICKEN Sons & Daughter-in-law Mr Surinder Kaul & Mrs Bimla Kaul Mr Ashwani Kaul & Mrs Veena Kaul Mr Sumaid Kaul & Mrs Urmila Kaul Daughter & Son-in-law Smt. Sheshi Khosa & Sh. Raj Kumar Khosa Grand Children Mr Rohit Kaul-Grand Son Mr Antul Kaul & Mrs Ananta Kaul-Grand Son & Grand Daughter-in-law Mr Rahul Kaul & Mrs Ruchi Kaul -doEsha Khosa-Grand Daughter Kartik Khosa-Grand Son Mob: 9419121595, 9419795637 TENTH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad and untimely demise of our beloved son Sh Rohit Verma S/o Sh Mohan Lal Verma on 18-5-2015 resident of Dewal Tehsil Billawar Distt. Kathua. Tenth Day will be performed on 27-052015 (Wednesday) at our residence Sh Rohit Verma Dewal Billawar 10 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Rohini -Wife Ridham -Daughter Rajat Verma -Son Bhabi & Brother Rama Verma & Ajay Verma Anu Verma & Kamal Kishore Poonam & Rajesh Verma Jevan Prabha & Jagdish Anand -Sister & Brother-in-law Jyoti Sharma & Arun Sharma -Sister & Brother-in-law Tripta Devi & Kishori Lal Verma -Chachi & Chacha Ji Sudesh Kumari & Makhan Lal Verma -Chachi & Chacha Ji Sh Ashok Kumar Verma Ph. 9419321621, 1921222393 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief, we regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved mother Smt Arandati Kachroo W/o Late Sh Ram Chand Kachroo of Batapora, Sopore at present H.No.39, Sector-3 Lower Roop Smt Arandati Nagar Muthi on May 20th. Tenth Day Kachroo Kriya will be performed on 29th May (Friday) at Muthi Ghat, near Directorate School Education Office at 8.30 am. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Phoola & Sh T.N Nehru -Daughter & Son-in-law Smt Bita & Sh M.K Bhat --do-Grand Children Mrs Sunita & Mr Pawan Nehru Mrs Pavitra & Mr Vinod Bhat Mrs Sulakha & Mr Deep Ji Bhat Mrs Seema & Mr Rakesh Pandita Naveen & Komal Mob. No. 9086597246, 9419231642 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad & untimely demise of our mother Smt. Sheela Saraf W/o Lt Chaman Lal Saraf originally resident of Chandapora Habba Kadal Srinagar at present Qtr No. 16, Block No.24, Lane No.5, Jagti Township. Tenth Day will be performed near TRT Nagrota on 31-05-2015 at 8 AM. Smt. Sheela GRIEF STRICKEN Saraf Smt. Dulari Saraf - Devrani Daughter & Son-in-law Jyoti & A.K Bhat (Pintoo Ji) Sons & Daughters-in-law Sunil Saraf & Poonam Ashwani Saraf & Sushmita Grand Children: Rakshit, Raksha, Raunak, Bhavisha (M): 9419228102, 8713041251, 9419209424, 09818016912 Koul, Daftari & Bazaz With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved SH MOHAN BODH RAJ (Ex. Councillor Ward No. 3) R/o Adarsh Colony Near Id-gah Ward No. 3 Udhampur who expired on 17-5-2015. 10th day will be performed at Adarsh Colony Udhampur on 26-05-2015 at 10.00 AM. SH MOHAN Kriya will be performed at Adarsh Colony BODH RAJ Udhampur on 27-5-2015 at 12.00 PM. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Sansaro Devi -Wife Daughter-in-law & Son Smt Shallu & Sh Surinder Mohan Smt Veena & Sh Baldev Raj -Bhabi & Brother Smt Kiran Devi & Sh Pritan Chand -Bhabi & Brother Sh Naresh Kundal -Nephew Daughter-in-law & Son Smt Nisha Devi & Sh Naresh Kumar ADH-BARKHI Half year has passed since you left us, words are too short to express our feelings, Every moment we felt your absence. Adh-Barkhi of our beloved Late Shri Arun Sharma S/o Late Shri Pandit Badri Nath Sharma R/o H.No. 83 Dhakki Hazama Jain Bazar, Jammu on 26-5Shri Arun 2015 (Tuesday) at 12.00 Noon. Sharma DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:Nirmal Sharma -Wife Sunny Sharma -Son Sumegha Sharma -Daughter Smt & Sh Rama Devi & Murti C. Sharma -Brother & Bhabhi Smt & Sh Savitri Devi & Hira Lal Sharma -Brother & Bhabi Shivam Computers Accessories Contact No. 9086338479, 9419183593, 9419384228 UTHALA/RASAM PAGRI With profound grief & sorrow, we regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved Sh Tara Chand Sharma S/o Late Sh Sunder Dass Sharma R/o Opp Ind Estate, Digiana, Jammu on 21-5-2015. UTHALA/RASAM PAGRI will be performed on Wednesday, 27th of May 2015 at 4.00 Sh Tara Chand p.m. at Ram Mandir, Shastri Nagar, Sharma Jammu. GRIEF STRICKEN Sons & Daughters-in-Law Sh Vinod Kumar Sharma & Madhu Sharma Sh Parmod Sharma & Pratima Sharma Sh Ranjod Sharma & Santosh Sharma Sh Anod Sharma & Omi Sharma Daughter & Son-in-Law Smt Sunita Sharma & Aman Sharma Grand Son & Daughter-in-Law Vikrant Sharma & Vedika Sharma Nitish Sharma & Kajal Sharma Ridham, Mohak, Aniket, Vanshit Grand Daughter & Son-in-Law Shikha & Kush Sharma, Nitasha,Tejasvi & Muskaan Great Grand Sons Saksh Sharma & Vedant Sharma Mob: 9419641763 SHADMOS/MASWAR As we observe your Shadmos today on 20th May, 2015 suddenly we realise that six months have passed when you left us on 26th Nov. 2014. Mother, these six months without your physical presence means six ages of darkness for all of us. We miss your motherly love and are now totally shattered. Bless us from the heavens which you have Smt. Asha Koul ascended silently. SAMAST KAUL PARIVAAR Mobiles: 94191-43678, 94192-87715, 94193-61935 Add: House No. 4, Lane No. 10, Kothian-Neter behind Army School Barnai. 10TH DAY KRIYA Surishta Devi W/o Sh. Partap Singh Charak R/o Kartholi,Sarore factory Distt. Samba, expired on 17-5-2015 (Sun). Tenth Day will be performed on 26-052015 (Tues) at 10:00 AM at their residence. Kriya will be performed on 29-05-2015 (Fri) at 12:00 Noon at their residence. Surishta Devi GRIEF STRICKEN Parents-in-law Smt. Shanti Devi & Sh. Hoshanak Singh Charak Sh. Partap Singh Charak -Husband Sh. Prithvi Singh Charak -Brother-in-law Deverani - Dever Smt. Neelam and Sh. Ghar Singh Charak Smt. Anjana and Sh. Mangal Singh Charak Smt. Jyoti and Sh. Angrez Singh Charak Smt. Bandana & Sh. Surinder Charak -Daughter-in-law & Son Smt. Poonam and Sh. Anil Thakur -Daughter & Son-in-law Smt. Sandhya & Sh. Rajeev Sambyal -Niece-Nephew-in-law Sh. Amit Charak (Mittu) -Son Sh. Rajinder Singh (Sunny), Ansh, Vansh -Nephews Shelly, Paru, Jiya -Niece Gopu, Pari, Peehu, Jairal -Grand Children Mob : 9419199023, 9419117160, 9419112915 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform about the sad demise of our beloved Daddy Ji Sh Badri Nath Misri S/o Late Sh Raghu Nath Misri (original resident of Zaindar Mohalla, Habba Kadal, Srinagar) presently at Mumbai left for his heavenly abode on 20th May, 2015. Tenth Day will Sh Badri Nath be performed on 29th May, 2015 (Friday) Misri at Mumbai. We also convey our deep gratitude and thanks to all our relatives, friends and well-wishers who stood by us in this hour of grief. IN GRIEF:Smt Roopa Misri - Wife Tulsi Nath Misri - Brother (09906083233) Susheela & Satish Munshi - Daughter & Son-in-Law Sons & Daughter-in-Laws Usha & Ravinder Misri (09820459083) Bimla Misri Cherry & Satish Misri Reeta Misri Basanti & Umesh Misri (09872807313) Fondly Remembered by:- Neha, Suneet, Rachita, Vikram, Sailesh, Shivani, Ankit, Neeraj, Nisha, Rahul, Amrita, Ritika, Sahil, Akhil. Address: D-1101, Marathon Cosmos, L.B.S, Marg, Mulund (West), Mumbai - 400 080 Contact No: (022) 25646522 JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015, PAGE 2 10TH DAY/KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of Surishta Devi W/o Sh. Partap Singh Charak R/o Kartholi,Sarore factory Distt. Samba, expired on 17-5-2015 (Sunday). Tenth Day will be performed on 26-05-2015 Surishta Devi (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM at their residence. Kriya will be performed on 29-05-2015 (Friday) at 12:00 Noon at their residence. GRIEF STRICKEN Parents-in-law Smt. Shanti Devi & Sh. Hoshanak Singh Charak Sh. Partap Singh Charak -Husband Sh. Prithvi Singh Charak -Brother-in-law Deverani - Dever Smt. Neelam and Sh. Ghar Singh Charak Smt. Anjana and Sh. Mangal Singh Charak Smt. Jyoti and Sh. Angrez Singh Charak Smt. Bandana & Sh. Surinder Charak -Daughter-in-law & Son Smt. Poonam and Sh. Anil Thakur -Daughter & Son-in-law Smt. Sandhya & Sh. Rajeev Sambyal -Niece-Nephew-in-law Sh. Amit Charak (Mittu) -Son Sh. Rajinder Singh (Sunny), Ansh, Vansh -Nephews Shelly, Paru, Jiya -Niece Gopu, Pari, Peehu, Jairal -Grand Children Mob : 9419199023, 9419117160, 9419112915 OBITUARY With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Prof R.K. Kaul H/o Smt. Sheela Kaul, originally resident of Chinar Colony, Sanatnagar, A/p Sajjan Enclave, Padmavatti Colony, Jaipur, on 17th May 2015. The Tenth Day Kriya will be held at Shiv Mandir, Shipra Path, Prof R.K. Kaul Mansarovar, Jaipur, on 26th May 2015 at 8 O’clock in the morning. GRIEF STRICKEN: Sheela Kaul- Wife Shalini and Dheeraj- Daughter-in-law and Son Suneeta and Pankaj- Daughter-in-law and Son Sunanda and Susheel Ji- Daughter and Son-in-law Poornima and Vimal Ji- Daughter and Son-in-law Vaibhav, Vibhuti, Vatsal, Yashassvi, Timu, Nishu, Krishna, Suhaney. Kaul’s, Dhar’s, Trakroo’s, Pandita’s, Bagati’s. M.No.: 09419130723, 09414371325 KRIYA/UTHALA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our father Sh. Sain Dass Mahajan S/o Late Sh. Sant Ram R/o Ward No. 10, Vijaypur Teh./Distt. Samba. Kriya Karam will be performed on 26-May-2015 (Tuesday) at our residence. Rasam Pagri & Uthala will be Sh. Sain Dass performed on 27-May-2015 (Wednesday) at Mahajan Laxmi Naryan Mandir, Vijaypur at 4PM. GRIEF STRICKEN Late Smt. Satya Devi -Wife Son & Daughter-in-law Sh. Parshotam Kumar & Smt. Sudesh Gupta Sh. Romesh Kumar & Smt. Shashi Gupta Sh. Dharminder Kumar & Smt. Ritu Gupta Sh. Ashwani Kumar & Smt. Monica Gupta Sh. Ajay Kumar & Smt. Baby Gupta Son-in-law & Daughters Sh. Ashok Mahajan & Smt. Champa Gupta Sh. Romesh Kumar & Smt. Neelam Gupta Grand Children : Rajan, Sonit, Akash, Harry, Navi, Kannu, Sahil, Krishna Mob No: 97966408120, 9796462323 10TH DAY/KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the certain absorb in Bhramleen on dated 20-5-2015 of our beloved mother Smt Shobawati W/o Lt. Kashinath Pandit R/o Lalpora Lolab (Kupwara) Kashmir. At present Haji Galli Nallah Toll Post (Durga Vihar) Nagrota. Tenth Day Kriya will be held on 29-5-2015 at Sainik School River Tawi (Nagrota) on Friday 7 am. DEEPLY MISSED BY:Sons and Daughter-in-laws Smt and Sh Kanya Lal Ji Smt and Sh Satish Ji Smt and Sh Shuban Lal Ji SMt and Sh Surinder Ji Smt and Sh Veer Ji Daughters and Son-in-laws Smt and Sh Makhan Lal Pandit Smt and Sh Makhan Lal Bhat Grand Daughter and Son-in-law Smt and Sh Kuldeep Raina Grand Son and Daughter-in-law Smt and Sh Kanwal Pandit Ph: 9469252029, 9086351971 TENTH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad and untimely demise of our beloved Jawahir Lal Raina S/o Late Sh Arjan Nath Raina R/o Flat No. 17, Block No. 127 Lane No. 22, Mini Township, Jagti Jammu originally resident of Narupora Teh. Kokernag Distt. Anantnag Jawahir Lal on 18-05-2015. Tenth Day will be perRaina formed at Muthi Ghat near Office of Director School Education Jammu on 2705-2015 at 8.00 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Asha Raina -Wife Brother & Bhabi M K Handoo & Sarla Handoo Sons & Daughters-in-law Rakesh Raina & Renu Raina Rahul Raina & Arti Raina Daughter & Son-in-law Neeru Pandita & Sanjay Pandita Sisters & Brothers-in-law T N Sharma Usha Handoo & Kishen Ji Handoo Babli Tickoo & M K Tickoo Vimla Kumari & K L Sidha Contact Numbers: 9906368874, 9797920955 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved mother Smt. Soomavati Bhat W/o Late Shankar Nath Bhat of Manigam Ganderbal at present House No. 383/Q, Sector-2, Durga Nagar on 19-05-2015. The 10th Day Kriya will be performed at Smt. Soomavati Bhat Muthi Ghat, near Directorate of School Education Jammu on Thursday the 28th May, 2015 at 7.30 am. GRIEF STRICKEN Daughters-in-law & Sons Smt. Usha Ji & M K Bhat Smt. Basanti Ji & Kaka Ji Bhat Smt. Prana Ji & Chaman Lal Bhat Smt. Veena Ji & Rajnath Bhat Smt. Girja Dhar & Sunil Ji Dhar-Daughter & Son-in-law Grand Children Sanjay, Ashwani, Sameer, Ashwani, Vanshu, Anshul, Tichu, Shivani, Archana, Neelam, Meenakshi, Arush, Shivani Dhar & Akshay Dhar Bhats, Razdans, Kouls, Dhars & Rainas Mob : 94690-94202, 94191-16352, 90183-35812 OBITUARY Smt Shobawati 10TH DAY/KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of Sh Daljeet Singh Jamwal (Retd Principal) S/o Lt Sh Bishamber Singh Jamwal, who left us for heavenly abode on Sunday 17-05-2015. The Tenth Day is being observed on Tuesday 26-05-2015 at H.No 615, Ext II Sh Daljeet Singh Subash Nagar, Jammu at 10.30 AM. Jamwal GRIEF STRICKEN Daughters-in-law & Sons Renu & Vinay Singh Jamwal Pooja & Raman Singh Jamwal Daughters & Sons-in-law Sudha & Subash Singh Chib Pratibha & Rajiv Singh Salathia Neeraj & Dinesh Singh Salathia All Jamwal Family Mob: 9697120740 10TH DAY KRIYA TENTH DAY With profound grief and sorrow, we regret to inform the sad demise of our beloved Smt. Chuni Kaul W/o Late Amar Nath Kaul of Sheshyar, Habba Kadal, Srinagar presently at 36/4, Pandoka Colony, Paloura, Jammu on 18-05-2015 (Monday). THE TENTH DAY KRIYA will be performed on 27-05-2015 (Wednesday) at Muthi Ghat near Director Smt. Chuni Kaul School Education, Jammu at 8.30 a.m. GRIEF STRICKEN Sons & Daughter-in-law Mr Surinder Kaul & Mrs Bimla Kaul Mr Ashwani Kaul & Mrs Veena Kaul Mr Sumaid Kaul & Mrs Urmila Kaul Daughter & Son-in-law Smt. Sheshi Khosa & Sh. Raj Kumar Khosa Grand Children Mr Rohit Kaul-Grand Son Antul Kaul & Mrs Ananta -Grand Son & Grand Daughter-in-law Mr Rahul Kaul & Mrs Ruchi Kaul -doEsha Khosa-Grand Daughter Kartik Khosa-Grand Son Mob: 9419121595, 9419795637 With profound grief, we regret to inform the untimely and sudden demise of Shri Rajinder Raina (S/o Late Sh. Sham Lal Raina and Late Shrimati Roopa Raina) . Born on 5 Feb 1960, he left for his heavenly abode on 21 May 2015. Rajinder Raina, originally a resident of Rajbagh, Shri Rajinder Srinagar was currently residing at his resRaina idence Flat no. 103 VSNL Apartments, Plot C-58/17 Sector 62, Noida. He is now survived by his wife, daughter and son. The 10th Day Rituals will be conducted on 29 May 2015 at Murad Nagar, Meerut Road. IN GRIEF: Raina's, Ganju's , Vashnavi's and Khushu's With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad and untimely demise of our beloved Jawahir Lal Raina S/o Late Sh Arjan Nath Raina R/o Flat No. 17, Block No. 127 Lane No. 22, Mini Township, Jagti Jammu originally resident of Narupora Teh. Kokernag Distt. Anantnag Jawahir Lal on 18-05-2015 at present behind Block Raina No. 114, Lane No. 20. Tenth Day will be performed at Muthi Ghat near Office of Director School Education Jammu on 27-05-2015 at 8.00 AM. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Asha Raina -Wife Brother & Bhabi M K Handoo & Sarla Handoo Sons & Daughters-in-law Rakesh Raina & Renu Raina Rahul Raina & Arti Raina Daughter & Son-in-law Neeru Pandita & Sanjay Pandita Sisters & Brothers-in-law T N Sharma Usha Handoo & Kishen Ji Handoo Babli Tickoo & M K Tickoo Vimla Kumari & K L Sidha Contact Numbers: 9906368874, 9797920955 10TH DAY KRIYA With profound grief and sorrow, we inform the sad demise of our beloved Shri Soom Nath Bhat (Papa Ji) S/o Late Shri Mohadav Ram Bhat originally resident of Safapora (Ganderbal) at present H.No.105, Sector-4, Colonel’s Shri Soom Nath Colony Bohri, Jammu on 17-05-2015. Bhat The Tenth Day Kriya will be performed on 26-05- 2015 (Tues) at Muthi Ghat, near Director School Education Jammu at 8.00 am. GRIEF STRICKEN Smt Jai Kishori -Wife Smt & Sh C.L Bhat -Babi & Brother Sisters Smt Kamlawati Bhat Smt Tulsi Bhan Smt Ratni Bhat Daughters & Sons-in-law Smt Veena Dogra & Dr K.L Dogra Smt Rajni Raina & Sh Ramesh Raina Smt Reeta Sachar & Sh Rajnesh Sachar Son & Daughter-in-law Sh Ashok Bhat & Smt Reeta Bhat Sh Vinod Bhat & Smt Sanjana Bhat Grand Children: Dr Velonica, Dr Varun, Eshnu, Viveka, Vitasta, Devya, Hritik, Kanshit & Paru Glimpses of Future JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 26 2015, PAGE 3 Encouraging results of Govt Institutes depicts positive trend: Priya Sethi Releases annual magazine of GHSS Canal Road GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: Underlining commitment of the government to improve performance of education institutions, Minister of State for Education, Culture and Information Priya Sethi said the new dispensation is working on a comprehensive policy to revive the education department at all levels and all out efforts have been initiated to bring back the faith of public in government schools. She said positive trend has been seen in the recent results as number of top positions has gone to government schools and all out efforts have to be made by the teaching fraternity to improve the performance of government schools. Over 35 positions have been from the govern- ment schools and this benchmark has to be improved in the coming years, she added. “Government schools have good human resource and infrastructure and need of the hour is to motivate and reorient the working so that these institutions become hub of good education,” she added. The Minister was speaking at the annual magazine release function of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Canal road, here today. The annual number – Creations is a joint effort by the school to showcase the achievements in the field of academics, sports and extra-curricular activities. CEO, Jammu Joginder Sudan, Principal Dr. Kuldip Sharma, Ashish Sareen, parents, prominent citizens and members of staff of the school attended the annual event. Priya also inaugurated Library block of the school. The Minister said time has come when those involved in the pious profession of education have to give their best to the field and it has to be ensured that the government run schools give better results compared the private institutions. “We will work to- gether to ensure that people regain confidence in the government education and the age old culture of giving preference to government schools for quality education is revived,” she added. She appreciated the performance of students of the school as first position in commerce stream of 12th class has been won by Mimansa Bhardwaj and Diksha Langeh has secured 5th position in Biology. Sonakshi Sharma bagged 10th position in Chemistry and the school has got 28 distinctions. The position holder students along with their parents and teachers were awarded on the occasion. Priya said counseling centers would be established in the government schools and students would be advised as per their performance and potentialities, adding that each child is unique and special care needs to be taken to identify the strong points so that the student can be guided for future depending upon his capabilities. She said teacher has to play the role of mother and each student needs to be handled with proper care and attention so that Jammu, May 25: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has directed all its subordinate offices including Chief Medical Officers and Medical (CMO’s) Superintendents of District and Sub–District Hospitals to ensure that hospitals and various other health institutions are made ‘Tobacco free premises’. The move is aimed at strengthening the public health measure at the district and sub-district level to achieve the status of ‘Tobacco free Kashmir’. The order issued asks officials to–identify nodal officer from Health Institutions, Display ‘Tobacco Free premises’ board at the entrance of the boundary wall, display of nonsmoking signage’s along with the name and contact details of nodal officer within the building at entrance, reception, prominent places of every floor, staircase, lift and other important places. The order also directed officials for ensuring ban on the sale of tobacco products within 100 meters of all buildings or premises under health department to promote tobacco cessation services within the dispensary and hospitals and extend tobacco cessation services of neighbourhood community premises and to ensure no-smoking and tobacco free status within the premises. Pertinently, the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) enacted in the year 2003 and applicable to the entire country was aimed to discourage the consumption of tobacco products through progressive restrictions and to protect nonsmokers from passive smoking. Notably, the Jammu and Kashmir Police is already booking people who are found violating the provisions of COTPA. Many States have taken effective steps for implementing COTPA. Prohibition on smoking in public spaces, prohibition Information Deptt organises musical program at Ambphalla jail GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: The artists of Cultural Wing of Department of Information and Public Relations today organised a cultural programme at district Jail Ambphalla for entertaining the jail inmates by musical items. On the occasion, Superintendent District Jail Ambphalla Mr. Harish Kotwal was the Chief Guest. Jail inmates in large numbers were also present on the occasion and enjoyed the 2-hour long cultural programme. The endeavour of the Information Department is to organise cultural-cumvariety shows in other jails of the Jammu province to provide healthy environment and ease stress of the jail inmates. Speaking on the occasion, Superintendent District Jail Ambphalla thanked the Information Department for or- on all forms of direct/indirect advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products, prohibition on sale of tobacco products to minors and within a radius of 100 yards of educational institutions and mandatory depiction of specified health warnings on all tobacco products are the major provisions of COTPA. As per Section 12 of COTPA, any police officer, not below the rank of the Sub Inspector, can take action against these violations. Interestingly, the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) India released by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), GoI conveys that 26.6% population of Jammu and Kashmir is using tobacco product in one or the other of its form. According to the survey the state has 12% cigarette smokers, 3.8% bidi smokers and 8.0% smokeless tobacco users. J&K’s cigarette use prevalence (12%) is almost double the nationwide prevalence of 5.7%. hidden potentials can be explored. Responding to the demands put forth by the school administration, the Minister said the institution has shown good results and requirements for infrastructure and human resource would be addressed on priority. The Chief Education Officer called upon the school administration to encourage stu- dents for taking part in literary activities by forming literary clubs so that the culture of reading and writing is developed among the students. He said special time period should be formulated for library visit and the facility of library should be utilized to maximum. On the occasion, the students presented various cultural items. Jammu, May 25: GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: A protest demonstration was held by Jammu West Assembly Movement (JWAM) against the Chief Minister Mufti Mohmad Sayeed and Bhartiya Janta Party over the AIIMS, new recruitment policy and artificial lake issue. Addressing the protesters, Sunil Dimple appealed to the people to support Jammu Bandh on 27 May, for opening of AIIMS in Jammu, against the NHAI Road toll tax, new Recruitment Policy, total surrender of Jammu before Kashmiri leaders and discrimination with the Jammu region on the visit of the Home Minister Raj Nath Singh in the Jammu Kashmir state. He appealed to the Home Minister Rajnath Singh to come with official order for AIIMS in Jammu on May 27 rally regarding Jan Sampark Abhiyan. Among others who participated in the protest were Vinod Suri, Harbans Tondon, Vijay Khjuria, Dev Raj, Kulwant Sharma, Sanjay Sethi, Vipan, Mukesh, Rakesh, Joginder Kumar, Brahma Datt Sharma Raj Kumar, Rajinder Gandotra Ravinder Mishra and others. Jammu, May 25: Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs Government of India, Regional office Jammu today completed its three eventful years in Jammu. On the occasion the Regional Director of ICCR Jammu released a document ‘Three Eventful Years of ICCR Jammu’ at ICCR headquarters in Jammu before the media and invited guests. Elaborating details, Regional Director ICCR Balwant Thakur said that in just three years ICCR established new International professional trends of cultural showcasing in Jammu. In this short span of time with 50 (Fifty) major events, ICCR established Jammu as an Prof Bhim Singh, Chief Patron of National Panthers Party and Member of National Integration Council today reacted to the Defence Minister’s statement during his visit to Kashmir Valley that, “Terrorism shall be met by terrorism”. NPP Supremo said, amounts to terrorism itself. This has reflected an open admission of Modi government that it has failed to provide security to the people in J&K and utterly failed to demolish foreign planted terrorism in the state. His statement has also revealed that present government in J&K in partnership with BJP has also utterly failed to protect the national security and civil liberty. Another statement by senior BJP leader in Jammu last evening that the BJP cannot do anything with Article 370 for want of sufficient members in the Parliament. This is highly intriguing because BJP having majority in the Lok Sabha can always bring a resolution to empower Parliament to legislate in respect of J&K. However, it is the President of India alone who can bring any amendment or change Article 370 as the mandate of the Constitution. These statements by the BJP Defence Minister in Kashmir and political statement by BJP leader in J&K have given clear signal that the Modi government has failed in J&K and cannot fulfill its promise vis-à-vis J&K. The NPP Supremo urged the President of India to amend Article 370 by using his constitutional power in the interest of national interest, advice the Governor of J&K to dismiss the present government as it has failed to perform rather has become security risk. It must go. Paul Sanson, Yash Secretary General/ Spokesperson of the Aarakshan Virodhi Manch Jammu (AVMJ) condemned discrimination being done to the people on the basis caste, religion and region, which is the most basic denial of the principle of equality and jus In a press statement issued here today, he said Manch demanded abolition of reservation and provisional of special support measures (SSM) adopted for the poor irrespective of their caste, religion and region. Sanson also demanded constitution of a commission consisted of renowned jurists to review all the contradictory articles and rules. The government should implement all the judgements given by the Supreme Court of India which were not allowed to be implemented by all the previous government by amending relevant provisions for vote –bank politics and totally changed the form and spirit of Dr. B R Ambedkar’s Constitution. Ram Paul Seth President of the Manch criticized the role of political parties which did nothing for the welfare of the youth of the J&K and now they have been playing negative role. A.V.M.J appeal the Government to immediately provide jobs to the unemployed youth through any recruitment policy. Seth appealed the people of General Category to awake, arise and get ready for struggle to remove discrimination policy. Seth said AVMJ demanded immense support from the general masses and needs to be vigorously brought in more and more people especially Head of the Social Organization, the youths and social thinkers. Seth urged upon all ExMLAs , MLC’s , Ministers and Senior Bureaucrats to submit to the people their assets raised by them during their tenure. Kumar Banathia Raj stressed the government to take effective steps for the welfare of masses suffering from sky soaring, price rise, irregular supply of electricity, ration and water. He demanded 50% cost cut on these services, he also demanded to immediate start the 4 lane work on Jammu Akhnoor Road which is a big problem for the people of area. Those who participated the conference were Ravi Sawhney, Deepak Khajuria, Ashok Kumar , Tara Singh, Jagdish Dogra , Som NAth Sharma , Bhushan Pargal, Jagdish Sharma and Rajat Sudan. MLA Sat Sharma starts works of Deep Drains in Bhagwati Nagar GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: Continuing the spree of development in Jammu West, BJP MLA Sat Sharma (CA) started the work of improvement of Deep Drains at Sector Number 4, Bhagwati Nagar area in Ward Number 14. Accompanied by UEED officials, JMC officials, PWD (R&B) officials, local BJP leaders and local residents of the area, Sharma started the works in the area in the presence of scores of people. The work will be done under the supervision of UEED department and it will complete the work of Deep Drains in Sector Number 4 of Bhagwati Nagar area at an estimated cost of around Rupees 3.50 lakhs. On the demands of local residents of the area, Sharma also started the works for four Speed Breakers in Bhagwati Nagar which was a dire need and people complained to the respected MLA that many vehicles approaching from the area did not bother about the speed of their vehicles and it was necessary to build speed breakers to control speed of the vehicles moving form that vicinity. Addressing the gathering, Sat Sharma (CA) assured the public that the works for other lanes and drains in the area will soon be taken up by the concerned departments so that people might not face any problems. Sharma also instructed the PWD (R&B) officials to install a fence on the centre of the road GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: A fabulous and mesmerizing "Ek Sham Mahalaxmi Ke Naam" was organised at the premises of Aap Shambu Mandir sector 3 Channi Himmat last night in which renowned singers participated it. This programme was organized by the followers of Mahalaxmi Mata led by social activist Ashutosh Gupta. Various singers especially the melodiious voices of prominent singer Surrinder paid tribute to Manhas Mahalaxmi Mata through their Bhajan and Bhaints. The followers offering prayer for the prosperity, peace of the state. Those who participated in the function were Subash Shastri, Bhupesh Sharma, Sourab Jandial (Lovely) Sumit Gupta, Sunil Malhotra,Vinay Malhotra, International destination of vibrant cultural happenings. Jammu Regional Centre of ICCR was inaugurated by Dr. Karan Singh, then President of ICCR on 25th May, 2012 with the super-mega spectacular presentation ‘Jammu Mega Cultural Show’ which featured over two hundred prominent artists and performers. In the last three years, ICCR organized 50 major cultural events which included four International presentations. The first in the series to come from outside India was the dances of Zambia. This amazing presentation was an eye opener for everyone and people out here were exposed to the International standards of performances and presentations for the first time. This was followed by the presentation of the music and dances of LAOS presented by a group of the musicians and dancers of Peoples Democratic Republic of LAOS. The JAZZ band from Poland mesmerized everyone with their spellbound singing and instrument playing. The last group of the series came from Malaysia and brought for Jammu the essence of truly Asia through their traditional and classical performances. During this period two cultural troups of Jammu also went for cultural presentations to Central Asian Countries and to the Kingdom of Bhutan. During the tour to central Asian countries, the group visited Kazakhstan above the Nullah which was earlier causing disruption for pub- Srinagar, May 25: B.R.Abrol, Karan, Ajay Gupta and others. The religious function is the quarterly future of the followers of the Mahalaxmi in which reknowned singers participated in every function. Several social activists were honoured on the occasion by Kehar Singh Charak for their contribution s in social field. Two minutes silence were observed in respect of those people killed in recently earth quake in Nepal and other parts of the country. The function concluded with Mahalaxmi Arti and Prasad were distributed among the devotees. and Kirgizstan. At Bishkek, the Jammu group presented a cultural programme in the honour of the President of Kirgizstan. In Thimbu, Jammu group presented the programme to commemorate the prestigious National Day of Bhutan. Under the popular Horizon Series programme, ICCR Jammu organised 45 programmes in Jammu, the major shows which outshined in the series included 'Geetru' by Romallo Ram and Party, 'Aus Dogre Aan' by Raman Salathia and group, 'Bhakhan' by Praduman Singh and Krishna Kumari, Karkan by Ghulam Mohd. and Group, 'Mehfil-e-Ghazal' by Dhramesh Nargotra, 'Flute recital' by Rakesh Anand, 'Jagrna' by Rakesh Kona and group, 'Jashan-e-Ghazal' by Suraj Singh, 'Sitaar Recital' by O.N. Raina, Tabala Recital’ by K.L. Verma, 'Bahar-eGhazal' by Sham Sajan, 'Sufi Ghazal' by Ghulam Ahmed of Delhi, four theatre events 'Kava Chala Hans Ki Chaal' by Sumeet Sharma and 'Government Inspector' by Abhishek Bharti, ‘Musuem of million Hamlets’ by Pranav Mukharjee of Kolkatta, ‘An Interaction with Dr. Satyabrata Rout of Hydrabad, two literary events 'Do Kahanikaar' featuring Khalid Hussain and Chattarpal, 'Triveni' with Arsh Sehbai, Pritpal Singh Betab and Vidya Rattan Aasi', 'Kathak Recital' by Priya Dutta and Group', 'Jammu Rock Show' by Anmol Amla and Band, 'Sangeet Sandhya' featuring Sargam Pant, Gursharan Kaur and Zulekha Fareed ‘Surmai Shaam’ featured Subash langeh and Neelam Langeh’. In three eventful years of ICCR, Jammu witnessed seven major festivals 'Celebrating Diversity' 'Rangla Jammu', 'Guldasta' 'Hern Festival' ‘Lok Rang’ ‘Jammu Youth Theatre Festival’ and 'Kud Festival' which set new standards of excellence of the holding of mega cultural events. Few unique programmes included 'Kukua Bol' by Bashir Mastana, 'Musical Tribute to Vijay Malla', musical opera 'Gulab Gaatha' and ‘Kunju Chanchlo’, 'Actors at Work'- a theatre training programme conducted by Asheish Nijhawan of London International School of performing Arts, 'Rhythmic Moves in Spring'- a programme of contemporary Dances by Trance Academy and Screening of Internationally acclaimed art film 'Nainsukh' by globally acclaimed film director Amit Dutta. Amongst visual art event, ICCR Jammu organised an All-India art Exhibition as well featuring the painting collections of ICCR and Ist ever International Exhibition of Cartoons, curated by Chander Shekhar. To encourage young talents ICCR Jammu started a new series ‘Young Tarang’ and showcased the talent of over 100 young budding artists. lic as many times lives of people were at risk when they had to pass through that road and caused accidents and hurting people. XEN UEED Rakesh Gupta, PWD (R&B) AEE Sandeep Gupta, UEED AEE Satish Sharma, UEED AE SL Raina, UEED JE Sunil Gupta, JMC JE SK Bhat, BJP Leaders Parmod Kapahi, Ayodhya Gupta, Darshan Lal, Sanjay Sawhney, Deepak Gadyal, Purshottam Khajuria, Arjun Mehra, Ankush and others were also present on the occasion. PDP asserts to make aware for commitment & programmes GOF Staff Reporter ICCR completes three eventful years in Jammu GOF Staff Reporter GOF Staff Reporter AVMJ condemns discrimination on caste, religion & region GOF Staff Reporter ‘Ek Sham Mahalaxmi Ke Naam’ organized ganising such type of wonderful programme in Jail to ease the stress of jail inmates. He requested for organising similar programme in future also in the other jails of the Jammu province. He said such programmes not only provide entertaining atmosphere to the inmates but also provide them some moments of enjoyment and to leave a soothing effect on their minds. The artists of Information Department who presented the scintillating cultural programme in the jail which enthralled the inmates included Jeevan Sharma, Vijay Anand, Zulikha Farid, Kamal Kumar, Avtar Kour, Hukam Chand and Banti Kumar. During the 2-hour long cultural programme, the inmates and employees of the jail also showcased their skills in dance, skit and music jointly by Cultural Wing of State Information Department. Asks PM should call NIC meeting Jammu, May 25: Directorate of Health goes tough against Tobacco users JWAM stages protest; appeals Of ficials asked to ensure ‘tobacco free premises’ people to support Jammu Bandh GOF Staff Reporter Modi Govt panicked, no Govt in J&K: Bhim A deputation of Gujjar and Pahari’s today interacted with party office bearers including party General Secretary Nizamudin Bhat and coordinator for north Kashmir Raja Aijaz Ali Khan . During the interaction it was suggested that combined gujjar and pahari cells of PDP be created in every constituency with an objective to increase participation of these communities at grossroot level in organizational matters. The proposal was appreciated as it will facilitate grossroot strength of underdeveloped communities in farflung areas. It will also help extent government pro- Shri Ram Sena congratulates Class XII toppers GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: State President, Shri Ram Sena, Rajiv Mahajan today congratulated the position holder students, their parents and teachers in Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) and Central Board of School Education (CBSE) class XII results 2015, announced recently. Congratulating the position holders, Rajiv said dream of the country’s development could not be materialised without achieving targets in the field of education. Saying that government school teachers are provided larger salaries compared to private school teachers, requisite infrastructures are also provided besides students welfare schemes from time to time but somehow it has become extremely hard for government schools to produce successful candidates leave apart securing positions as compare to private institutions, Rajiv acknowledged that there is a major flaw in the education system of the State. grammes to remote areas through public participation. The gujjar and pahari’s have been deprived of specific programmes for them by previous which came under sharp critism for also having undermined boards for gujjar and pahari’s. The party functionaries assured the deputation that they will reach every nook and corner of the state to further make people aware about PDP’s commitment and programmes. They were told that creation of tribal ministry by Mufti Mohammad Sayeed led government will go a long way to help ameliorate the lot of tribals and will also facilitate better management of finances which are specially arranged for gujjars and pahari’s. The functionaries made an appeal to government to issue a directive to CAPD, PDD, rural Development, Animal Husbandary, Health , horticulture, agriculture and information & Technology ministries to ensure that administration reaches out to the deprived lot and funds spared for them are spent in full to resolve their immediate problem which mainly pertain to these sectors. During this interaction yesterday’s damages by hailstorm particularly in pulwama and Shopian districts was also discussed. The leaders expressed their agony and made an appeal to the government to make immediate assessment of the losses to Horticulture and Agriculture sectors for early relief. Capacity Building Workshop organized for Science Teachers GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: A capacity Building programme for science (Secondary Level Teachers) was organized under the Aegis of Regional Training Centre (RTC) Jalandhar zone headed by Mrs P.P Sharma, Worthy Regional Director. Dr Neera Sharma, Principal DAV Public School, Lawrence Road, Amritsar was the Resource Person for Biology. Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu, Principal DAV Public School, BRS Nagar , Ludhiana was the Resource Person for Physics & Chemistry. 75 teachers from various schools of Punjab & J&K attended this highly interactive programme. Host Principal Alok Betab welcomed the esteemed resource persons & the delegates. Various educational methodologies were discussed during the sessions through the PowerPoint (PPT), activities & brain storming. Concluding remarks & thanks were given by the Principal Mr Alok Betab at the end of the programme. Glimpses of Future JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015, PAGE 4 Train students to be future entrepreneurs: Akhtar tells teachers Visits Government College for Women, GGHSS Nawakadal Srinagar May 25: Minister for Education, Naeem Akhtar has called for making academic and vocational courses relevant to market demands, so that educated youth do not have to wait for jobs. He asked the teaching community to guide students to pursue career oriented vocational courses so that students after completing their degrees do not add to the number of unemployed, but become real entrepreneurs. This was stated by the Minister today during his visit to Government College for Women, Nawakadal, to review the functioning of the educational institution. He called for strengthening the infrastructure and rejuvenating the academic process in the institute. Stressing upon the need to tap human re- source into value assets of the State, Akhtar said with changing market needs the demand for skilled manpower has increased, adding that courses to be taught in educational institutions need to be technical and divergent enough to help students develop entrepreneurial skills. He asked the college authorities to formally introduce vocational course on Papier Machie from this session and asked the concerned to immediately arrange an expert for the same on academic arrangement basis. The Minister said that in order to develop entrepreneurial skills in the students and to provide them on the job training, a course on ‘Boutique Technology’ should be formalised and a boutique should be set up in the College. He said that a buy–back mechanism for the same could also be developed. He further said that such a set up will also help develop marketing skills and salesmanship among the students. Referring to courses under Home-Science stream, Akhtar said in order to prepare students gain hands on experience and to create a space for themselves in the market a ‘Diet Restaurant’ may also be started by the college students on similar lines. He said an arrangement with the Institute for Hotel Management (IHM), Rajbagh would also be made to provide help to students in such an initiative. The Minister appreciated the ‘Education Outreach Programme’ initiated by the College on his instructions, to provide academic help and guidance for all those students who do not have any academic guidance at home, through after-school extra classes. He said that such an initiative should be given wider publicity so that more and more people are aware of and could take benefit from such an initiative. The Minister also asked the Principal of the College to adopt one or two schools from the vicinity, in order to provide academic guidance and handholding to them. On the occasion, the Minister was also briefed on the repair and renovation work of damage occurred to the college infrastructure during September-2014 floods, and the status of the new academic block coming up in the college premises. Later, the Minister also visited Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Nawakadal, where he interacted with staff and students. He also took stock of infrastructural and academic facilities available at the school. Showing concern over teachers not preparing a lesson plan, the Minister urged upon them to have their lecture notes prepared before taking their classes, “thorough preparation of a lecture will increase your confidence, improve your delivery style, and enhance the effectiveness of your preparation”, he said. He also called for conducting an academic audit of the school shortly. The Minister also asked the School authorities to promote extra-curricular activities like field visits, trekking etc. He instructed the concerned to organise a day trek for the school students. Mela Kheer Bhawani Yatra flagged off from Udh Udhampur, May 25: inister of State for Finance and Information Technology, Mr. Pawan Kumar Gupta in presence of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary flagged off the Mela Kheer Bhawani Yatra at from DC office complex Udhampur, here this morning. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister congratulated the yatris and wished that this Mela Kheer Bhawani will usher the state in the era of peace, prosperi- M ty and success. The District Administration Udhampur and Zonal Officer Migrants, Relief Zone Udhampur have made adequate arrangements of food, drinking water, medicare, bus service etc for the convenience of the yatris. Among others present were Joint Director Planning, Mr. Rakesh Jamwal, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Mr. Rajeev Magotra, Zonal Officer Relief Zone Udhampur, Mrs. Spana Kotwal, Tehsildars Relief, Mr. Ved Parkash and Mr. Romesh Singh and prominent citizens of the district. Kohli convenes grievance Ganga inaugurates Handloom Cluster Development project at Chenani redressel camp at Dalli Exhorts people to avail benefits of centrally sponsored schemes Asks administration to be prompt in addressing developmental concerns of people Kalakote, May 25: Minister for Transport Abdul Ghani Kohli today said that the Government is determined to reach out to the people especially in remote and inaccessible areas to meet their development needs and aspirations in a prompt manner. The Minister was addressing a grievances redress camp at Dalli- a remote area in Kalakote. Stressing on needbased and comprehensive development of the area, the Minister said a well conceived plan has been formulated to give fillip to the developmental projects besides ensuring that their benefits percolate to the deserving. Emphasizing on holding grievances camps periodically in inaccessible areas, the Minister said; “Our endeavor is to involve citizens and take their suggestions and feedback as an integral part of the development process”. Various demands projected by locals pertained to augmentation of potable water, repair of roads, construction of water tank at Dalli, construction of Bedok to Behargala road, upgradation of primary schools and deployment of adequate staff at Dalli, establishment of sheep sub centre, establishment of veterinary and Mulberry centers, up-gradation of local PHC and posting of ade- quate medical staff. The people also demanded opening of ration depots in remote and hilly areas. Responding to their demands, the Minister said the people have high expectations from the present dispensation and all possible resources are being pooled to address their genuine demands in a phased manner. The Minister informed that upgradation of Soit to Kalakote road and black-topping of 30 km Baddal to Khawas road has been sanctioned. The Minister directed the administration to generate awareness among the people about various Centrally Sponsored schemes so that the people easily avail their benefits and improve their lives. Earlier, in order to make people aware about the ongoing development projects under different sectors, the Minister asked the officers to be prompt and responsive to the development needs of people and to reach out to every area of district for ascertaining their grievances and their early redressal. The Minister also directed the concerned for early replacement of power distribution transformer. Many other issues were solved on the spot by issuing necessary instructions to the concerned departments. Enroute several deputations met the Minister and appraised their problems to him for early redressal. Udhampur, May 25: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Mr. Chander Parkash inaugurated a Handloom Cluster Development Project in presence of Client Activity and Group Session held in Baramulla Srinagar, May 25: Police Drug De-addiction Centre Baramulla in collaboration with Peoples Social Culture society organized a client activity cum group session in Baramulla today. Police drug de-addiction Centre, Baramulla organized a client activity cum group session in collaboration with an NGO Peoples Social Culture society at District Police Lines, Baramulla. While talking to the patients DYPS Dar Maliz Aijaz gave a detailed psycho education about the adverse effects of drugs and ways to curb the menace from society. Later senior Psychologist Mohammad Ashraf Mir briefed the patients about psychological aspect of the substance abuse and importance of care takers in detoxification. Minister of State for Finance and Information Technology, Mr. Pawan Kumar Gupta and MLA Chenani Mr. Dina Nath Bhagat at Panchayat Ghar, Chenani, here today. The project has been taken up under the comprehensive Handloom Development Scheme of National Handloom Development Programme, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India Minster for Industries & Commerce informed that this is first such project for J&K, sanctioned by the, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India to empower handloom weavers and build their capacity to enhance competitiveness of their products in the domestic and international market .He said that the project will facilitate collectivization of handloom weavers and provide assistance for procurement, production, marketing and other support activities to promote sustainable growth and diversification. Chander Parkash also distributed cheques of an amount of eight thousand each among ten beneficiaries for setting up looms to revive their traditional livelihood sources. He said that this is the first such project for J&K, sanctioned by the, Ministry Commercial Taxes Department organizes free eye check up camp GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: The Commercial Taxes Department, Jammu with the support of Tax Bar Association, Jammu arranged a free eye check up camp in Excise and Taxation Complex today. The free eye check up camp was organized by ‘Centre for Sight Hospital’, a pioneer in the field of eye treatment providing health insurance and special cashless facilities for all the Gazetted DDC discusses Amarnath Yatra arrangements Phone No. 01922-234007, Fax No. 01922-232642 NOTICE Kathua, May 25: It is notified for the information of all concerned that as per the instructions of the Financial Commissioner Revenue J&K received through Divisional Commissioner Jammu vide his letter No. 301/SGPC-15/1827-39 dated 18-03-2015 & as per J&K Sikh Gurudwara & Religious Endowment rules 1975 (Chapter-II para 9.1), the following Officers are hereby appointed as Assistant Returning Officers for the coduct of Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee Elections 2015. The SGPC Constituencies allotted are shown against each officer. S. No. and Name Name of the Assistant Returning Officer HQ of the Contact No of constituency with Designation and place of posting Assistant No. Returning Officer 1. 01-Taraf Bhajwal Sh. Sham Lal BDO Nagri Parole GMS Taraf 9858173173 Sanji 2. 02- Lakhanpur Sh. N.K. Chandan, BDO Keerian Gandyal GGMS Chak 9419158151 Sheikhan 3. 03-Bharmora Sh. Avtar Singh, Tehsildar Kathua GGMS Chak 9419115571 Sheikhan 4. 04- Chak Sakta Sh. Mukhtar Ahmed, CDPO Barnoti MS Jasrota 9419166630 5. 05-Jakhbar Sh. Madan lal, Tehsildar Nagri MS Chack 8803702322 Nanak 6. 06-Taraf Tajwal Sh. Ankush Hans, BDO Baggan GHSS Kathua 9419159941 7. 07- Kathua Town Sh. Ajay Salan, BDO Duggan GMS Parliawand 9419173972 Kathua 8. 08-Rakh Lachhlpura Sh. Jitender Kumar Tehsildar Dinga Amb GMS Lachipura 9858016473 9. 09-Khanpur Sh. Jitender Mishra, Tehsildar Hiranagar HSS Hiranagar 9419123361 10. 10-Marheen Sh. Subash Chander, BDO Marheen HS Chak Harla 9419230406 11. 11-Hardu Muthi Sh. Chaman lal Gandhi, BDO Hiranagar HS Rajbagh 9858360197 Draft Electoral Rolls for Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee have been pared and are available in the office of undersigned as well as in Tehsildar Office Srinagar, Kathua, Marheen, Nagri abd Billawar. Eligible Sikh voters who qualify the age of 18 years as on 01.10.2014 and are permanent residents of J&K State, but do not exist in the draft electoral rolls or not correctly registered or there is objection with regard to the registration of any voter in the SGPC Electoral Rolls can file their claims file their claims and objections for addition, deletion, corrections of names in the SGPC Electoral Rolls by or before 26th May 2015 in the office of Tehsildar concerned. Further, the schedule for conduct of Sikh Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee Elections 2015 is as under:S. No. Discription Date fixed Publication of final Electoral Rolls 02-06-2015 (Tuesday) 1. Date of Issunace of Election Notification 03-06-2015 (Wednesday) 2. Filling of Nomination Papers 05-06-2015 (Friday) 3. Last Date of filling of Nomination 12-06-2015 (Friday) 4. Fixing of list of Candidates on the notice board 13-06-2015 (Saturday) 5. Scrutiny of Nomination Paper 17-06-2015 (Wednesday) 6. Last Date for withdrawal of candidature 19-06-2015 (Friday) 7. Allotment of Symbol 20-06-2015 (Saturday) 8. Last Date for Campaigning 05-07-2015 (Sunday) 9. Date fixed for election 08-07-2015 (Wednesday) No. DIP/J-1650/2015 Dated : 23-05-2015 appreciated the efforts of Handloom development department for organizing such a programme at Chenani. Among othExcise Commissioner, ers, Director Tsering Angchok, Industries, Dr. Abdul Rashid, Director Handloom, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, Deputy Director Handloom, Mrs. Namrta Dogra, SDM Chenani, Mr. D.K. Sharma, Assistant Director Handloom, Udhampur, Dr. Kusum Chib, AD Handicraft, Mr. Vishavjeet, Sarpanches, panches, prominent citizens and a large numbers of local people of the area were also present on the occasion. Officers in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. All the staff members of Excise and Commercial Taxes Department availed the opportunity and got benefitted from this camp. Additional Commissioner Commercial Taxes Jammu, Smita Sethi, Additional Commissioner Commercial Taxes (Adm) Jammu, Anoo Malhotra, DC Commercial Taxes, Arvind Kotwal, DC Commercial Taxes, Pankaj Magotra and other officers was also present on the occasion. Rogi Kalyan Samiti Office of the Election Authority, Assistant Commissioner ‘R’) Kathua meeting held at Kathua Email : [email protected]/[email protected] of Textiles, Government of India. The Minister said that the Government is committed to uplift the economic condition of the people related to handloom industry. He directed the concerned departments to organize more and more awareness camps in rural areas in order to aware the people about various welfare schemes so that they avail maximum benefits from these schemes. Minister of State for Finance, Mr Gupta stressed upon the people to come forward and avail maximum benefits from the centrally sponsored schemes and raise their economic standard. He Election Authority GPC Election Assistant Commissioner ‘R’ Kathua A meeting of Rogi Kalyan Samiti was convened under the chairmanship of MLA Kathua Rajiv Jasrotia in District Hospital Kathua here today. During the meeting Medical superintendent Dr. Anoop Manhas apprised about the status of expenditure and revenue of District hospital . Taking a review of the functioning of the hospital the Chairman directed JKPCC to install glow sign boards of the hospital along the National Highway and to submit the DPR for strengthing the emergency wards by increasing beds from 8 to 20. The directions were also given for construction of entrance gate towards the city side. PWD was directed to lift the old bridge material and to furnish estimates for the extension of OPD registrations counters. PDD was directed to take up repair of the damaged electric poles in parking area, regulate the power supply in the hospital and to install electronic meter in the hospital The Chairman also gave approval for purchasing the surgical equipments/lab reagents/ medicines for operation theatre and Blood bank. He also gave approval for procurement of necessary items for Bio medical waste management. Regarding the Mahatma Gandhi child and maternity hospital Kathua Chairman gave approval for procurement of emergency drugs, lab reagents etc besides approval for payment of charges on the account of OPD slips/other stationery items and sanitation material. It was decided in the meeting that separate cabins will be provided for panchkarma for male and female patients and separate registrations counter for AYUSH. The Chairman Rogi Kalyan samiti Rajiv Jasrotia announced Rs. 5 lacs from his CDF for better health care facilities in the hospital.He stressed upon the officers to work with team spirit for providing better health care services to the people. Among others Members of Rogi Kalyan Samiti, officers of PHE,PDD,JKPCC,CDPO,CTM,NGO members were present on the occasion. Kathua May 25: The DDC Kathua Ajay Singh Jamwal chaired a meeting of officers and prominent citizens to discuss arrangements for ensuing Amaranth Yatra. The DDC reviewed the preparation of each department for the smooth conduct of yatra. He called for formulating a comprehensive plan for the smooth conduct of yatra and meeting every type of exigency. The DDC said that district administration will make all out efforts for offering best hospitality to the yatris and make provision of other amenities like food, drinking water and lodging. He directed departments of PHE, PDD to ensure round the clock uninterrupted water and power supply at Lakahnpur. He directed the police department to formulate security plan at Lakahnpur and also directed Traffic police to make traffic arrangements with special focus on one time checking procedure for the convenience of the pilgrims. He said a Coordination Committee shall be constituted for keeping a close vigil on market prices of the eatables and its quality, hygiene and cleanliness, besides accommodation for yatries. Earlier the DDC listened to the suggestions of the prominent citizens and social organizations for making better arrangements for the yatra. The representatives assured full cooperation to the administration for successful Yatra. The DDC directed the concerned departments to ensure sufficient accommodation with proper sanitary and other basic facilities. Traffic regulations, management of pilgrims, required infrastructure to manage the rush of vehicles, security and medical facilities shall be given first priority, the DC directed. DC Excise Rajesh Sharma, ADC Kathua Dr Mushtaq Ahmed, ADDC Kathua Dr Manmohan Singh, ASP Kathua Nisar Ahmed, ACR Kathua Atul Gupta, ACD Kathua Sunil Sharma, XEN PDD Karam Chand ,AEE PHE Gopal Sharma, AEE PWD, Dy S.P Civil Defence Kathua Rajinder Sharma, DTI Traffic, Tehsildar Kathua Avtar Singh, Tehsildar HQ, other officers prominent citizens, members of social organizations, private schools association, private colleges association were also present on the occasion. DGP felicitates distinguished Kouser Mushtaq of PPS Bemina Srinagar, May 25: The Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar today felicitated the distinguished student Ms. Kousar Mushtaq of Police Public School Bemina, hailing from Karnah, who has secured 20th position in the recently announced Matriculation results. He has also felicitated the principal, teachers and the school management for their dedicated efforts to make the school shine. Rajendra, who is also Patron of Police Public Schools, addressing the felicitation function held in school premises, said that it was due to the dint of hard work by the students and teaching staff that the children have displayed an exemplary performance, bringing laurels to their parents and the Jammu and Kashmir Organization. The cooperation extended by the parents has also encouraged the school administration to work with more dedication, he added. The DGP, expressing his satisfaction over the performance of the institution said that the school started its functioning some years back with primary classes and within a short period it has progressed, bringing good results and has now been upgraded to secondary level. He said that the school administration under the guidance of DIG, Mr. G. H. Bhat has been put- ting in place result oriented efforts to make the institution more progressive. Rajendra said that besides the recent declared results, in which 92 per cent students of the school have qualified including the exemplary student Ms. Kousar Mushtaq, securing 94.4 percent marks, performance of the institution has remained excellent in other examinations including, professional competitions, making the Organisation to feel proud. He emphasised upon the school administration and teaching staff to work in coordination with each other to perform better as there is always a room for improvement. He said that pass percentage and performance of the students has been improving, which is encouraging and requires more dedication. Chairperson, J&K Police Wives Welfare Association, Mrs. K.Vijaya Rajendra, who was also present at the function, congratulated the students for securing distinctions in the examination. She advised the students to keep their performance up and excel better in future examinations to make their career bright. She along with the DGP handed over cash prizes to Ms. Kouser, the Principal and the teacher with best performance. Rajendra and Mrs. Vijaya Rajendra also congratulated Ms. Ameet Kour of class 12th of the Institutions, who has secured 13th position in the examination, the result of which declared this morning. Ms. Kour is hailing from Yechgam (Badgam) and has secured 95.6 percent marks. Earlier, the Principal, Tazim Wahidi giving details about the academic activities of the institution said that besides infrastructural facilities, the institution upgraded its facilities and the students are being provided high-tech laboratory and other facilities. He thanked the DGP and school management for their personal intervention and support in grooming the institution. Among others, the function was attended by ADGP (Headquarters) SP Vaid, IsGP, SMJ Geelani and AG Mir, DIG (CKR), GH Bhat, PAWWA Member Dr. Pallavi Gillani, AIG (Welfare), Rajeshwar Singh, SsP Manoj Koul and Param Veer Singh, Exn: PCD, Rashid Mustafa, staff members and other police officers. Glimpses of Future JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015, PAGE 5 Altaf Bukhari orders setting up of Enforcement Wing in R&B Department Calls for launching sustained anti-encroachment drive to ease traffic movement; EC expresses concern over impact of pollution on environment Yellow poplar dangerous for environment, unsafe for human health: LA Panel ‘No works to be taken up for execution without tendering’ Srinagar, May 25: Minister for R&B, Gardens, Parks and Floriculture, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today ordered setting up of a fullfledged Enforcement Wing in the R&B Department to launch an immediate and sustained drive against road encroachers. The Minister said that the Enforcement Wing will start functioning immediately and launch a massive drive to remove all the illegal structures raised along the highways and roads. He said this is being done to facilitate smooth traffic move- ment as encroachments have become a major contributor to traffic congestion especially in Srinagar and other major towns on the State. The Minister also ordered that no work should be taken-up without inviting tenders and warned stern action against those found violating the instructions. “No road project should be taken up and framed without provisions of drainage system,” said the Minister, adding that concerned engineer will be penalized for negligence, if any, on this count. The Minister was reviewing the status of road projects of Inauguration of ATF Homshalibugh, Shangus and Pahalgam constituencies at an officers meeting here today. Besides former legislators, Sofi Abdul Gaffar, Peerzada Mansoor Hussain, Rafi Ahmad Mir, the Commissioner Secretary R&B, Chief Engineer, R&B, and Chief Engineer PMGSY, Kashmir and other engineers of the department were present in the meeting. The Minister instructed the authorities of R&B department to launch a massive anti-encroachment drive across the State, particularly on KhannabalPahalgam road and dismantle all illegal structures. He asked them to sensitize people through print and electronic media about the hazards of encroachment. He said that no construction should be allowed on both the sides of expressways and directed chief engineer to keep close watch on such activities. Syed Altaf Bukhari instructed chief engineer R&B to take action against those contractors leaving works incomplete for years together and debar them from executing further works besides cancelation of their licenses. “We cannot make people to suffer because of the negligence of the contractors,” said Srinagar, May 25: the Minister, adding that time has come to make everyone accountable in implementing the projects. The meeting was informed that Rs 1.00 crore have been released for completion of Club bridge at Pahalgam, which is lingering on for the past seven years. Earlier, the former legislators briefed the Minister about the road projects of their areas, need for widening, up-gradation and macadamization. The Minister in certain cases authorized chief engineer to take up the work while in some projects asked to frame DPRs under NABARD and CRF schemes. Committee on The Environment of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly headed by Mr. G. M. Saroori has expressed serious concern over the pollution and its impact on environment in the State. The Committee which met here today discussed threadbare the measures to be taken to control the pollution. It decided to seek detailed report from the Pollution Control Board about the measures taken for the purpose. The Committee decided to call Pollution Control Board and Environment Departments in the next meeting of the Committee. Legislators Mrs Shamima Firdous, Abdul Majid Larmi, Altaf Ahmad Wani, Muhammad Amin Bhat, Deleep Singh, Dr. Krishan Lal, Muhammad Abbas Wani, Aijaz Ahmad Mir, Neelan Kumar Langeh, Davinder Kumar Manyal, Gulzar Ahmad Wani, Dr. Gagan Bhagat and Anjum Fazili attended the meeting. Legislators suggested that Brick Kilns, use of polythene, Garbage, Waste Management, mixing and use of K-Oil in vehi- cles etc needs to be checked for which they suggested various measures. They unanimously said that the court directions in respect of cutting of yellow poplar needs to be implemented with letter and spirit as these poplars are not only dangerous for environment but are unsafe for human health al Earlier, Secretary Legislative Assembly Mr. M. Ramzan briefed newly nominated members of the Committee about its way of working. Besides the Secretary Assembly, senior officers of Assembly Secretariat attended the meeting. KSP at ALG Rajouri Asiya visits SKIMS Hospital Bemina, Dr Jitendra orders probe into 900 cr Arunachal scam enquires about Hamid Nazir’s welfare Towards upgradation & modernization of logistic infrastructure at Rajouri, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Kerb side Pump at Advance Landing Ground (ALG) Rajouri for direct refueling of helicopters and aircrafts established by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited was inaugurated on 25 May 2015 by Major General Saranjeet Singh, GOC, Ace of Spade Division in presence of Mr RK Rai, Operational Head Aviation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited India. This facility will not only boost the logistic infrastructure of Army but will also be instrumental in providing safe and quick refueling facility to Army and civil helicopters landing at this ALG . This will also minimise losses of ATF while handling. The facility will cater for needs of both Army as well as civil helicopters which will be a great asset while providing relief during operation as well as natural calamities. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Ms. Asiya Naqash visited JVC SKIMS Hospital Bemina here today. The Minister during her visit to the hospital took stock of the medicare facilities being provided to the recently injured patient Hamid Nazir Bhat (15) of Palhallan area of Tehsil Pattan, who has received multiple pellet injuries in his head, face and eyes. The patient is under treatment at SKIMS Medical College, Bemina Srinagar. During her visit, the Minister was informed by the hospital authorities that the injured boy was operated by the specialists of the college successfully. The authorities also informed that the decision will be taken after ultra sound for fur- GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, May 25: New Delhi, May 25: Srinagar, May 25: ther investigation. She stressed upon the doctors and paramedical staff to attend the patient with utmost care. The Minister said that if the injured patient shall not be operated by the Hospital authorities due to nonavailability medical machiner- ies then patient shall be referred to AIIMS Delhi for further treatment. The Minister also visited wards and interacted with the attendants of the indoor patients and get brief about the facilities being provided to them during their stay in hospital. INDIRA GANDHI GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE, JAMMU ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE Applications on the prescribed form are invited from permanent residents of J&K State who have done BDS from recognized Dental Institutions for appointment as full time House Surgeons in the following departments of Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College, Jammu for a period of one year on a consolidated stipend for the session 2015-16 S.No. Name of the Department No. of posts 1. Oral & Maxillogacial Surgery 04 2. Conservative Dentistry 04 3. Prosthodontics 04 4. Periodontics 02 5. Orthodontics 02 6. pedodontics 02 7. Oral Medicine & radiology 02 Total 20 The application forms can be had from the office of the Medical Superintendent, Government Dental Hospital, Jammu upto 5-6-2015 on all working days on payment of Rs. 500/- (Rupees five hundred only) against proper G.R. The application forms duly filled in all respects should reach to the office of the Medical superintendent (member Secretary) Government Dental Hospital Jammu on or before 8-6-2015 alongwith attested copies of the following documents :1. BDS Degree 2. Marks Sheet of all professional examinations 3. Intership Completion Certificate 4. Attempt certificate of all professional examination. 5. Certificate of registration with J&K State dental Council alongwith upto date renewal certificate. 6. Merit certificate, if any. 7. Certificate of prizes, medals, honours, national scholarships, awards etc if any. 8. Certificate of extra-curricular activities/sports, if any issued by the competent authority. 9. State Subject Certificate 10. Character Certificate 11. Affidavit/undertaking as per para 11 of the terms and conditions. Incomplete application form in any manner shall be rejected without any further notice. No “under process” certificate will be entertained in any case. The eligible candidates will be required to appear in the written test at their own risk, responsibility and expenses which will be held on 18-062015 at 10.00 AM in the examination hall (Administrative-cum Academic block) of Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College Jammu. The allotment of department shall be decided by the committee constituted for the purpose vide Govt. order No. 274-HME of 2010 dated 2804-2010 on the overall merit/rank/preference of the candidate (indicated in the application form) as per the Govt. order No. 706-HME of 2007 dated 11-01-2007 and instructions/amendments issued by the Government in future. Terms and conditions :1. The House Officers will be whole timers and will be non-practicing. 2. The tenure of house job will be for a period of one year. Selection of candidates shall be made in terms of Govt. Order No. 706-HME of dated 11-01-2007 and the instructions issued by the Government from time to time and in future. 3. The candidates of Indira Gandhi Govt Dental College, Jammu will be given preference for house job and list of students of other colleges will stat after the last student of the college. 4. The candidate is required to indicate the subject/discipline in the order of preference to be filled in the application form. 5. During the tenure of House job, they will be subject to the Rule of conduct and discipline like other doctors as per the Service Rules. 6. During the tenure of House Job, they shall not be entitled to any kind of leave except casual leave for 15 days only. The casual leaves shall be availed by the doctors proportionately due during the month. The House Surgeons availing excess of leave during the period of House Job shall have to repeat the same in his/her own interest without any stipend after obtaining prior permission from the Principal, Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College, Jammu. 7. The House surgeon will receive a consolidated stipend under rules sanctioned by the Government. 8. The services of the House Surgeon shall be terminated by the Principal, Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College, Jammu without prior notice if he/she indulges in strike or any other activity which is against the interest of institution/patient care and as & when his/her work and conduct is reported to the unsatisfactory by the concerned Head of the department or any other officer under whom they are working. 9. The stipend of the first month will be kept with held and will be paid after successful completion of full tenure of house job. 10. No student will be given house job for more than one year duration. 11. Candidates who have already done house job in any department in any institution or left the house job in between, are not eligible to apply and their forms will be rejected without any notice. The candidates shall have to submit an affidavit/undertaking alongwith the application form, duly sworn in before the Ist class magistrate, to the effect that he/she has not done house job previously anywhere in any institution within or outside the state in any discipline. 12. The candidate selected to undergo the house job and fails to join within stipulated period shall be considered at defaulter and he/she shall not be eligible to apply for subsequent session. 13. The House officers selected in various departments will be put on Emergency duties in the Hospital on rotational basis as per the monthly roster issued by the medical superintendent, Govt. Dental College Hospital Jammu. Strict action under rules will be taken against those who do not attend the duties as per roster. 14. The candidates who apply for House job shall submit two passport size photograph one to be affixed on the application form duly attested by the Gazetted Officer and other one to be submitted to the office of Medical Superintendent, without which the form shall not be accepted. 15. Incomplete and unfilled entries of each column of the form shall be given no weightage, while preparing the merit of the candidate. 16. First preference will be given to the student of this college and then the list of students of other colleges will start after the last student of this college even if the merit of the student of other college is higher, as per the guidelines issued by the Government. The students from other institutions will not be considered if any seat is left after absorbing students of this college. (Dr. Romesh Singh) Principal Indira Gandhi Govt. Dental College No. DIP/J-1681/2015 Jammu Dated : 23-05-2015 On the eve of his departure for a three-day tour of Northeast marking the completion of one year of Narendra Modi government, Union Minister of State Charge) for (Independent Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today ordered probe into allegations of embezzlement, misappropriation, corruption and siphoning of government funds to the tune of over Rs.900 crore in Arunachal through various Pradesh Centrally Sponsored Schemes related to Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) and North-Eastern Council (NEC). Dr Jitendra Singh took this decision in response to a representation submitted by 11 MLAs from Arunachal Pradesh who alleged that the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh was responsible for misuse and misappropriation of Government of India funds released against projects sanctioned during 2011-12 to 2014-15. Accordingly, Dr Jitendra directed Secretary, Singh Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) to immediately collect all the relevant information related to these projects and institute an inquiry into the status and progress of these projects. After compilation of the details and examination of the issues raised by the MLAs, comments may be sought from the State Government before deciding further course of action. The MLAs who signed the complaint included Tamiyo Taga, Leader of Opposition in Arunachal Pradesh State Legislative Assembly, Japu Deputy Leader of Deru, Opposition, Er.Tage Taki, Chief Whip, BJP Legislative Party, Er.Tumke Bagra, Tamar Murtem, Dr Mohesh Chai, Laisam Simai, Tesam Pongte, Kaling Moyong, Kento Rina, and Olom Panyang. They alleged that the present State Government had grossly misused and siphoned central funds due to which majority of projects have not been completed and are behind schedule. They further alleged that the funds had been whimsically diverted and used under Non-Plan Head. This was the reason why the State Government was unable to furnish ‘Utilization Certificates’ against the funds released under the Scheme. The MLAs requested for special audit and inquiry into misuse of central government funds in response to which Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh directed the DoNER Ministry officials to immediately take cognizance of the complaints, furnish all the details and fix accountability. He also expressed concern over the fact that the State Government had failed to release the matching State’s share either in full or in part as a result of which as many as 15 projects are running behind schedule and Utilization Certificates were pending in 20 cases. Appx ‘A’ to GE Partapur letter No. 8102/Adv/10/E8 dt. 16 May 2015 MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES e-PROCUREMENT Garrison Engineer Partapur on behalf of President of India invites application from eligible enlisted contractors of MES and enlisted/unlisted contractors working with other Govt Departments meeting eligibility criteria for selection of Contractors for issue of tender of under mentioned work :Notes :- (a) Applications not accompanied by requisite value DD/Bankers Cheque towards cost of tender shall not be considered for issue of tender. (b) Contractors not enlisted with MES will be required to enclose necessary documents to prove their eligibility as given above including Affidavit for no recovery outstanding. Srl No Name of work Estimated cost of work at par Market (Rs. in lakhs) Completion Period 1. Provn of 12 x WC and 06 x Bathrooms for NG Bn and incinerator at Base Camp under GE Partapur 14.83 06 (Six) Months 2. Provn of Living Accn for DEF Civ employees of 71 OMP at Khalsar under GE Partapur. 14.45 Provn of certain B/R and E/M spl repairs of bldgs at Base Camp under GE Partapur. Provn of minor wks and certain E/M special repairs under AGE E/M of GE Partapur. Repair/Replacement of CGI sheets, paneling and heli hanger light in Hanger No. III at 30 (I) R &O under GE Partapur. 3. 4. 5. Amount of Earnest money/ standing security deposit for contractors not enlisted with MES Eligibility Class and Category Cost of tender Rs. 29,700.00 Rs. 50,000.00 Class ‘E’ Category a (i) 06 (Six) Months Rs. 28,900.00 Rs. 50,000.00 -do- 19.16 06 (Six) Months Rs. 38,400.00 Rs. 50,000.00 Class ‘E’ Category a (i) Damand Draft/Bankers Cheque of Rs. 500/- in favour of GE Partapur C/O 56 APO 16.20 06 (Six) Months Rs. 32,400.00 Rs. 50,000.00 -do- 19.95 06 (Six) Months Rs. 39,900.00 Rs. 50,000.00 Class ‘E’ Category b (i) CRITICAL DATES Srl No Description (b) Date & time of tender documents downloading Class ‘E’ Category a (i) & b (i) -do- Class ‘E’ Category a (i) & b (i) -do- Date Time Para 11 Date and time publishing of tender documents (a) 06 Jun 2015 1500 hrs (c) 08 Jun 2015 08 Jun 2015- Start 1500 Hrs Seeking clarification date & time (d) Date & time for online bid submission (cover 1-1 and 2) (e) Date and time of bid opening (Cover No. 1) (f) Date and time of bid opening (Cover No. 2) Para 12 Name of CE Name of CWE Notes :- Name of GE 15 Jun 2015 - End 1500 hrs 09 Jun 2015 - Start 1500 hrs 26 Jun 2015 or subsequent days 1500 hrs 24 Jun 2015 - End Will be intimated online after completion of evaluation of tech bid/ application (Cover No. 1) Remarks 0900 hrs HQ Chief Engineer 31 Zone HQ 138 Works Engineers GE Partapur. 1. Further details can be seen from the e-procurement portal www.eprocuremes.gov.in 2. The brief advertisement is also available on MES website www.mes.gov.in. 2. Tenders will be uploaded only on portal www.eprocuremes.gov.in and contractors registered on this web site will be able to submit their Bid online. All other terms and conditions, instructions to bidders regarding e- tendering process etc. may kindly see Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) available on the above noted web site. The department reserves the right to reject any or all tenders without assigning any reason(s). 8102/Adv/10/E8 (Sandeep Negi) Capt Offg GE Partapur Glimpses of Future CYMK Glimpses of future One year of Modi s the Narendra Modi-led NDA government completes a year in the government, surveys conducted by various news agencies agree on one thing: Modi sarkar still continues to enjoy great popularity across the nation, however, the excitement and optimism that had seized a greater section of the country when the government had come to power has ebbed considerably. Surveys say Modi government is still popular, though not as popular as A survey poll stated that nearly 20 percent of the respondents said that the government's performance has been 'very good'. But the number of those who said that the government's performance had been 'somewhat good' made up for almost half the responses. A total of 66 percent respondents were satisfied with the government's performance. However, the poll said that even though the number of respondents calling the Modi sarkar's performance 'somewhat good' had not changed since a similar poll done in Decemeber-end, the number of those calling it 'very good' had reduced from more than one-fourth to a little less than one-fifth now. Statements like those made by Sakshi Maharaj, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Giriraj Singh has clearly dented the government's image as the PM's inability to rein in loose-talking ministers was regarded as Modi's biggest blunder. This effect was compounded by the controversy over the land acquisition bill, the nameembossed bandhgala suit Modi wore during Obama's visit to India and the 'mishandling' of Parliament, according to the poll. Even though government's performance with respect to job creation had been rated the lowest, with only 43 percent satisfied with it, the IBN survey said that 62 percent of its respondents felt that jobs have either gone up or have remained the same. The IBN poll said that over 72 percent were satisfied with the Modi government's performance. 56 percent felt that Modi is effective as a Prime Minister. Over 60 percent respondents felt that India's economic situation has improved and 55 percent said that corruption has either reduced or remained the same. An overwhelming 85 percent of the respondents said that the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan was the government's best initiative while 76 percent felt Jan Dhan Yojana was the second best. Make in India and Digital India initiatives were also popular among the people, according to the poll. However, the poll added that while just 35 percent supported the land bill, an almost equal number was undecided on the bill while only 28 percent supported the bill. A surprising conclusion made by the poll was that despite PM Modi's regular tweeting and reaching out to the public through his rallies, only 20 percent felt that Modi effectively communicated through social media and a mere 17 percent felt Modi's rallies made a substantial impact. Modi's inability to make a mark on social media was also portrayed by the India Today Group-Cicero snap poll, which said that "the noise over online trends and hashtags notwithstanding, 72 percent do not follow him (Modi) on social media." 56 percent respondents had not even heard of Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme. Although 56 percent of the respondents in the India Today poll felt that the government's performance had been good, the poll added that 33 percent felt Modi should be the Prime Minister, down from 57 percent in August 2014. 43 percent of the respondents felt that Rahul Gandhi was right in calling the Modi government a "suit buit ki sarkar". 11 percent felt Rahul Gandhi should be the PM, up from 6 percent in August. Over 30 percent said Rahul was the best performing Opposition leader and the biggesst challenger to Modi. However, the poll also said that Modi's pro-poor image had improved, with 23 percent respondents saying he was working for the poor, compared to only 16 percent feeling this way during another poll conducted in March. The poll also said that the BJP's vote share had gone up. ABP News-Nielsen's latest opinion poll also said that NDA's vote share had risen to 41 percent from 39 percent in 2014. However, it also said that NDA would win 317 seats if general elections were held now, down from the 336 seats which NDA won during the Lok Sabha polls last year. Giving the Modi government 7 out of 10 for its first year's performance, Assocham on Sunday had said it still needs to cover some ground on tax issues and a lot more needs to be done on improving ease of doing business. The industry body had said the country's macro-economic situation has improved in the past one year with decline in inflation, stability in currency and attractive financial markets. "However, the NDA government has to cover some ground in terms of taxation issues, particularly with regard to FIIs' problems on retrospective liabilities and in taking big-ticket infrastructure projects off the ground," the chamber had said in a statement. A JAMMU TUESDAY MAY 26, 2015, PAGE 6 Pushing the envelope in foreign policy BY : SRINATH RAGHAVAN arendra Modi’s foreign policy has been continuous with that of his predecessors but he has also sought to push the boundaries of certain engagements much further. Foreign policy is all about securing permanent interests. As such, it may be best judged in the long run. Nevertheless, since foreign policy has been so prominent during the government’s first year in office, an interim assessment may be useful. What are the areas of continuity and change, the successes and blind spots? Since the early 1990s, the overarching goal of our foreign policy has been a stable and conducive external environment for India’s internal economic transformation and a larger international profile. Towards these ends, successive governments have sought simultaneously to preserve India’s key security interests and to deepen its ties with the global economy. From this standpoint, Prime Minister Modi’s foreign policy has been continuous with that of his predecessors. Yet, Mr. Modi has also sought to push the boundaries of certain engagements much further. This is not just a question giving a fresh vim to foreign policy, although the vigour is palpable. THE U.S. AND CHINA Consider his approach to dealing with the two most important powers: the United States and China. For over two decades now, every Indian government has tried to impart more substance to relations with these countries. Even as New Delhi has moved steadily to forge strategic ties with Washington, it has sought to place its relations with Beijing on an even keel. However, Mr. Modi has been exceptionally clear in articulating India’s interests and trying to leverage the relationship with the U.S. and China. Thus, during U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to India in January 2015, India issued a separate joint statement on security in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean. And on Mr. Modi’s trip to China this month, a separate joint statement N was issued on climate change in the light of the upcoming conference in Paris. In both cases, there may be a gap between rhetoric and reality. Still, Mr. Modi is clearly attempting to push the envelope and advance India’s interests without making binary choices in its engagement with these countries. IN SOUTH ASIA Closer home, he has consistently outlined a vision of shared prosperity for South Asia and has credibly projected Indian leadership in the region. His visits to Nepal, in August 2014, and Sri Lanka, in March 2015, have gone a long way in helping reset relations with both these countries. Similarly, his decision to abandon the Bharatiya Janata Party’s stance and ratify the Land Border Agreement with Bangladesh has given a shot in arm to the bilateral relationship. Yet, the real challenges lie ahead of him. The earthquake in Nepal will certainly delay and may even complicate the arduous task of drawing up an agreed constitution. India will not only have to prepare for longer-term assistance in reconstruction, but will also have to engage Nepalese parties more proactively to prevent the political process from drifting. In Sri Lanka, the present government has rolled back the worst features of the presidential system. It has also moved to return the land acquired by the security forces, including in the Tamil areas. But it remains to be seen if Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena is open to a political settlement with the Tamils. After all, his own base includes a slice of the Sinhala chauvinists. In any event, the Tamil question remains a potentially thorny issue in bilateral relations. Colombo’s relationship with Beijing is another sensitive area. On campaign trail, Mr. Sirisena had spoken out against his predecessor, Mahinda Rajapaksa’s tilt towards China. In office, he has struck a more equivocal note. This is hardly surprising given China’s economic importance to Sri Lanka ties that will deepen further with China’s plans for a maritime silk route. During his forthcoming trip to Dhaka, in the first week of June, Mr. Modi will undoubtedly seek to capitalise on the boundary agreement. Bangladesh also seems open to improve transportation and transit links with India. So far, New Delhi’s inability to deliver on an agreement on Teesta river waters had led Dhaka to hold back on transit arrangements. It is unlikely that Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will execute a complete volte-face and fall in with India’s requirements. Yet, growing international pressure on her government may make her more amenable to Indian interests. New Delhi has done well to stand by Ms. Hasina in the face of the ongoing onslaught by the Islamists. Yet India must also be mindful of the problem of being identified solely with the Awami League. A stable two-party democracy in Bangladesh is in India’s long-term interests. THE PAKISTAN QUESTION As ever, the sharpest challenge for India’s regional ambitions comes from Pakistan. Despite getting off to a good start with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Mr. Modi has been unable to craft a coherent and consistent approach to dealing with Pakistan. Like his predecessors, he has swung from engagement to disengagement — only to be forced to pick up the diplomatic pieces and return to the table. There is something curious about India’s policy towards Pakistan, which consists of doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Mr. Modi has to break this mould. Diplomatic engagement should not be seen as a reward for Pakistan’s good behaviour. The symbolism of diplomacy should be reduced — even if substantive progress remains tough to achieve. The current impasse with Pakistan also impinges on our ties with Afghanistan. Here, Mr. Modi faces a situation that has turned rather unfavourable from New Delhi’s perspective. Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani’s attempt to cosy up to Pakistan has led to an inevitable downgrading of ties with Year of hope after six decades of despair BY : BALBIR PUNJ n January 2014, at the most famous annual high table of global entrepreneurs in Davos, India could gain only a small table. “The India Story was over”, they said. Many Indian industrialists had sensed the mood earlier and did not turn up at the Swiss resort town. Between May 2014 and now, there has been a rush of world leaders to New Delhi — Prime Ministers, Presidents, Foreign and Defence Ministers et al. Every major country that counts has sought an appointment with India. What has made this difference? How did India move from despair to discernment within so short a time? The dramatic change in the situation has been brought about by an abroad that 1.2 billion people, with a two trillion dollar economy, a $350 billion foreign exchange reserve, and plans to invest a trillion dollar in the next five years in various infrastructure projects, are back in action. Also, instead of a dummy Prime Minister at the helm, the Government is now headed by a real leader, with a strong majority in Parliament. Globally, leaders of most Governments that count have already showed, with their enthusiastic visits and statements, that there is a new India that has emerged over the last 12 months. This is the result of a Government that is determined to get things done with lighting speed. For the first time, inflation, that was hovering near double digits for years, is decelerating. The Indian economy is finally in a recovery mode. Economic growth has improved from less than five per cent to more than seven per cent. The fiscal deficit is down to four per cent and revenue deficit rests at 2.8 per cent. Power output is up by 22,566 MW as against an uncertain addition of 17,830 MW the previous year. There is a large-scale thrust for solar power and a push for nuclear power reactors with a single complex alone pegged at near 10,000 MW. The infrastructure push is also remarkable by any standard. Look at the bold five-time jump in the target for solar energy: From 20,000 MW to 100,000 MW. Look at Indian Railways: From an enterprise that only 18 months ago had no money to pay for spare parts, it is now working for bullet trains, more freight corridors, new I Gujarat: a tale of two cities management institutions and large scale private investment in multiple commercial areas. A six lakh crore rupee investment is planned. No different is the story of the national highway programme. During the two terms of the previous Congress-led Government, the ‘progress’ was just two kilometers a day. Under the Modi Government, the National Highways Authority of India is doing 10km a day and plans are in place to move up to 30kms a day in the near future. In his election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had envisaged a new federal structure with the States as equal partners. It is the Union Government’s ability to establish this new federalism that is partly responsible for the States participating in the implementation of highway projects. The same new federalism has also been at the core of this Government’s success in bringing the goods and services tax. These successes expose the defeated and disoriented Congress’s efforts to delay the NDA’s fast track progress. The latter is using its strength in the Rajya Sabha to filibuster legislations and programmes. Filibuster is the Congress’s last resort to deny the people the Government that they had voted to power on the promise of fast tracking governance. The Congress is using its numbers in the Upper House to halt legislations on one pretext or the other. In some cases, the laws had actually been envisaged by the Congress itself. The Congress is also resorting to falsehoods to turn innocent farmers against the Government. It is instigating other sections, like industrial workers, to block much needed labour law reforms — many of which again have been under discussion for more than a decade, since the National Labour Commission envisaged these reforms. International organisations, like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, which had only 12 months ago repeatedly expressed doubts over India’s progress, given the state of policy paralysis it was in under the Manmohan Singh Government, are now boldly forecasting that the country will soon overtake China’s growth rate. The IMF and the World Bank are not the only ones to compliment a regime on the fast track. Industry has raised Rs56,801 crore in capital for new ventures and expansion compared to Rs29,381 crores in 2013-2014. Medium and small enterprises, which contribute about 45 per cent to the country’s export earnings, have new hope in the Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency bank. A Government determined to put the country on the road to high speed growth, must have the guts to take bold decisions and go against the culture of chalta hai attitudes within society and Government itself. The bureaucracy is on the alert with the Prime Minister taking regular updates and Secretaries getting the taste of his displeasure for lagging behind expectations. The same Prime Minister who is pushing the Government to be on the fast track, is also urging the bureaucracy not to hesitate in taking decisions. The recent effort to protect honest officers, from targeted attacks and primed accusations from those they may have displeased, in the discharge of their duties is a good example of a practical Prime Minister who expects the best from his officers and Ministers. Contrast that with the decision-making process under the UPA regime. There was no Government but every Ministry was a Government by itself. The weird arrangement led to multiple scams, resulting in huge losses to the exchequer. This has naturally led the Union Finance Minister, Mr Arun Jaitley, to underline that, “in one year, the Government under the leadership of Modi has erased the word corruption from the political dictionary of India”. The grime of the past 65 years, over 50 of which were under Congress rule, has put India behind a big country like China as well as a tiny city-state like Singapore. The Congress owes an explanation to the country. Why after 30 per cent of Indians still so poor? Why do two-thirds of farmers have to hold on to tiny plots of land and live on the margin? Why is India so far behind China that adopted free market policies while being run by a single party? Mr Modi’s one year in power has taken India to a discernment of hope after six decades of depression that the Nehru-Gandhis had bequeathed. confidant of Mr. Modi. “You will see, you will not even recognise the new India,” he said. Moments later, he chided me for asking a question about Gujarat’s Muslims. “Mohamed,” as Mr. Bhatt addressed me, “today we should speak only about one Bharat.” INTEGRATION A CHALLENGE A few feet away, I noticed a group of saffron-clad men dancing. On noticing my camera, one of them stopped to declare, “We will now teach Bangladesh and Pakistan a lesson.” Later that night, groups of BJP supporters drove through Juhapura, chanting, “Kashmir hamara hai! (Kashmir is ours!)” Fireworks were set off throughout Ahmedabad that night but Juhapura was on police lockdown. In a recent study published by Charlotte Thomas of France’s Sciences Po University, she cites integration — both economic and social — as being one of the key challenges that Muslims in Gujarat face. Thomas spent six years visiting Juhapura and she has documented the struggles Muslims face in having loans sanctioned, getting school admissions, and even in filing complaints with the government. She concludes: “Although formally Muslim citizens have the same rights as their Hindu counterparts, in Ahmedabad and even more in Juhapura, their ethnicity disqualifies them from an effective form of citizenship.” (See: http://goo.gl/XZMR7u) J.S. Bandukwala, a retired physics professor and one of Gujarat’s most seasoned human rights activists from Vadodara, is not optimistic about the changes he has seen since Mr. Modi’s victory. In September last year, clashes between Muslims and Hindus erupted for nearly a week near his home, leading to two deaths and the arrest of over 150. He spoke about the growing influence of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) over Gujarati society. Ali Asgar Zaveri, a Muslim businessman, bought a house in an upperclass Hindu neighbourhood in Bhavnagar; in December, after his neighbours objected to his presence, Pravin Togadia of the VHP led a campaign and forced him to sell the house and move back to a Muslim area. The Gujarat Chief Minister’s attempt to distinguish herself from her predecessor by making women’s issues a priority hardly gets around the deep discrimination that Muslims in the State face in the form of communalism and a lack of housing. BY : ZAHIR JANMOHAMED n April 11, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel visited Juhapura, a neighbourhood in the new west zone of Ahmedabad. The convoy of sports utility vehicles that was followed by police and media vehicles marked the first time that a Chief Minister was visiting the Muslim ghetto, whose population doubled after the 2002 riots. Two weeks prior to this, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation had announced its plans to demolish more than a hundred illegal buildings in what is the largest Muslim ghetto in the city. Demolitions and the consequent resistance by residents began in late March. Shabnam Sheikh, a 17-year-old girl living in Juhapura, sent a petition in the form of a single question to the Chief Minister. Her parents’ house was on the list of buildings to be demolished while her uncle’s house had been razed. Ms. Sheikh had heard rumours that Ms. Patel had planned to announce new projects to ensure the uplift of Muslim women and that she would reverse the Gujarat’s government earlier record of denying basic services like schools and roads to Juhapura. The girl wrote out her question on a sheet of paper and walked through a crowd of photographers and politicians, both from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition Congress party, to reach Ms. Patel’s inner circle. Before she could speak to the Chief Minister, one of the staff members stopped Ms. Sheikh, grabbed the paper from her hand, and read it. It said: “If my father pays the ‘impact fee’, will you stop the demolition of our home?” He O tossed the sheet of paper aside and said, “No! No! The CM will not answer that. She is only here to talk about women’s issues.” After Ms. Patel went around Juhapura for about an hour and a half, she announced the government’s plans to build a school and a woman’s health centre, all of which left Ms. Sheikh unimpressed. “None of these promises will make a difference if we do not have a home,” she said. ‘IMPACT FEE’ AND JUHAPURA Weeks earlier, on a Saturday morning on March 28, Ms. Sheikh was watching television at home when bulldozers arrived. Being Ram Navami, the birthday of Ram, she was off from school. Her 14-year-old cousin, who lived a few buildings away, ran in frantically shouting about an “impact fee”, the first time Ms. Sheikh heard the phrase. Juhapura is an area with nearly five lakh residents, almost all of them Muslim. On the outskirts of Ahmedabad, it came under the city’s municipal government in 2007. Most of the area is still designated as prime agriculture land despite the fact that there is no farming done today within the boundaries of Ahmedabad. Juhapura is also the largest land area within city limits earmarked for sewage storage and treatment. Ms. Sheikh’s family moved to Ahmedabad from rural Gujarat five years ago. Unable to take a house on rent elsewhere in the city, they moved to Juhapura. Before the 2002 riots, Juhapura’s population was about half its size but has grown since. The Sheikhs knew that they could save money living in an illegal building, as the rent can be half of what it is for a legal building, an important consideration for a struggling carpenter like her father, Mansoor Sheikh. They hoped to gradually save and make their home legal. “The government is obliged to provide residents the option of paying the ‘impact fee’, a service which would start the legalisation process,” said Rizwan Kadri, an architect in Ahmedabad. This was not an option given to Juhapura residents like Ms. Sheikh’s relatives whose home was torn down. As the bulldozers began demolishing eight buildings in Juhapura, Mr. Sheikh had some questions for the city officials: “Why are you only doing this to Muslim buildings? Why are you making us pay taxes if you are not providing us with services?” HE GOT NO ANSWERS. Policemen carrying batons and tear gas canisters also surrounded Fatehawadi and arrested dozens of residents who resisted the demolitions. While Mr. Sheikh was in a mosque, his wife and children watched from their apartment. “They are breaking our backs,” he said. The controversial Fatehwadi site, across 84 acres, was acquired by the Ahmedabad Collector after the Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) planned a sewage treatment plant at the site. But after the 2002 riots, a number of Muslim families began migrating to the open plot from different areas of the city. In 2006, with the expansion of Municipal Corporation limits, the area came under its limits but the civic body saw that constructing a treatment plant would be impossible. On the day of Narendra Modi’s landslide victory as Prime Minister and leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party last May, I spoke with Bhushan Bhatt, a BJP legislator in Gujarat whose late father, Ashok Bhatt, was a India. Whether or not this yields results, India has to ensure that its interests in Afghanistan are not placed on the chopping block. China’s backing for reconciliation with the Taliban will further complicate India’s position on Afghanistan. Unless New Delhi adopts a clear strategy, Mr. Modi may well find himself presiding over a retrenchment in Indian engagement with Afghanistan. While the overall record in South Asia has been mixed, there has been a startling lack of focus on our extended neighbourhood to the west. Even as West Asia is roiled by a range of conflicts, the government has remained content with mounting rescue missions for Indians living in trouble spots. This policy will prove unsustainable if instability deepens and widens in West Asia: some seven million Indians live in the Gulf countries. India needs to position itself as a force for stability in the region, which in turn will require enormous diplomatic engagement. So far, the government has proved purblind on West Asia. Part of the problem is the persisting flaws in the institutional set-up on foreign policy and security. Despite considerable centralisation in the Prime Minister’s Office, the silos between various ministries seem intact. The lack of functional integration of expertise is evident in several areas. Think of the ill-considered decision to purchase 36 Rafale fighter jets. The Defence Minister is still unable to explain how the remaining 90 aircrafts will be procured — if at all. The inability to grasp the import of mega regional trade pacts being negotiated under American leadership is another case in point. The Ministry of Commerce has done little more than set up a company to invest in countries like Vietnam—hoping thereby to secure access to other markets if the TransPacific Partnership goes through. There is still no indication of a strategic response to attempts by leading industrial economies to change the rules of world trade. The government’s stance on Intellectual Property Rights in yet another example. A great opportunity lost BY : BHAMY V SHENOY uring its first year, the NDA government missed a golden opportunity to implement the much desired oil sector reform. Oil and gas sector is undoubtedly a critical sector of the economy. It has a huge impact on India’s sustainable development, energy security and on the country’s desired policy to contribute to solving climate change problem. Hopefully, even now it is not too late. International oil markets are relatively at a low level compared to the last four years. World benchmark Brent after staying above $100 per barrel during 2010-2013, fell below $50/b in the first quarter of 2015. That was the time when the NDA could have taken some hard decisions to reform the oil sector pricing. It is to the credit of the NDA that it totally liberalised diesel price from October 18, 2014. As in the case of petrol (liberalised from June, 2010), public sector oil companies now have the freedom to change it to reflect international oil market. As oil prices were falling, the NDA government boldly increased excise taxes to mop up additional revenues. One needs to admire the government for such bold steps. Unwisely, they had been reduced by the UPA when oil prices were high, purely for political reasons. For several sound reasons, excise taxes on diesel and petrol are kept high in most countries. They serve to reduce green house gases (GHG), and contribute to improving the financial position of the government to balance the budget. Petrol and diesel prices touched a low in the past 12 months owing to fall in international crude price. But they firmed up later. Since such unpopular decisions are made by the oil companies without the interference of the government, there has not been the usual protest by the opposition. Let us hope that unlike the UPA, when oil prices go up in the future, the NDA will not be tempted to control petrol and diesel again to the detriment of the economy. In December, 2014, the NDA announced a policy to scrap PDS kerosene to plug leakages and reduce corruption. It would have allowed kerosene to be sold at market prices. The poor would still be given subsidy through direct benefit transfer to reduce diversion. It is a mystery why the government backed down to take a historic step of liberalising kerosene, a commodity controlled since the World War II. Also at one stroke, the NDA would have eliminated the mother of all corruption. However, it is in the distribution of residential LPG where the NDA govt has completely failed to take a much desired decision of removing subsidy and liberalising LPG to reduce diversion, and to reduce subsidy burden. Studies have shown that the 20 per cent of the rich get 39 per cent subsidy and 50 per cent middle class get 47 per cent of LPG subsidy. In 201314, LPG subsidy burden was Rs 52,246 crore. Aware of this reality, the government had urged the well-to-do to voluntarily give up the subsidy. Only an insignificant number has so far done so. A bold policy of scrapping residential LPG would have showed the real desire of the NDA to reduce subsidy burden and to divert the resources generated for other sectors like education, health, water. The govt can still continue to assist those below the poverty line through DBT to plug the leakages. A BABY STEP In case of gas sector, the NDA government’s reform was at best a baby step. The gas formula suggested by the UPA was arbitrary, but it reflected the Indian market reality of LNG imports to meet the domestic demand. Criticising the UPA gas formula as generous, the NDA removed LNG prices and replaced them by unrelated Canadian and Russian gas prices. It looks as though the goal was only to reduce the resultant gas price. Instead of allowing the market place to discover the price, govt continued to control the price without realising how it will result in reduced exploration. At least one good thing they did was not to have multiple pricing or a postal stamp kind of pricing. The NDA also failed as a result of wrong gas pricing policy to promote shale gas exploration which has brought about dramatic changes in the US oil and gas sector, and is likely to do the same in China. The Vijay Kelkar committee submitted a report in September, 2014, outlining several recommendations to reduce oil and gas import dependency. If implemented in totality, India’s oil and gas import dependency would be only 39 per cent versus the 77 per cent under the business as usual scenario in 2030 and the current 62 per cent. D Printed, published and owned by Prem Nath Sharma, Printed at Glimpses of Future Press, 63 Padha Street, Purani Mandi, Jammu. Chief Editor Prem Nath Sharma, Associate Editor : Rajiv Sharma, Ph. 2546079, Fax 0191-25472420, RNI NO. 43798/86, emails : [email protected], gofp r e s s @ r e d i f f m a i l . c o m , [email protected] Glimpses of Future MERIT LIST JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY, 26, 2015, PAGE 7 SECONDARY S CHO OL E XAMINATION RESULT (JAMMU) ANNUAL REGUL AR-2015 (SUMMER ZONE) (Contd. on Page 8) GLIMPSES OF FUTURE JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY, 26, 2015, PAGE 8 Contd from Page No. 7 SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION RESULT (JAMMU) ANNUAL REGULAR-2015 (SUMMER ZONE) MERIT LIST Contd on Page No.9 GLIMPSES OF FUTURE JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY, 26, 2015, PAGE 9 SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION RESULT (JAMMU) ANNUAL REGULAR-2015 (SUMMER ZONE) Contd from Page No. 8 Contd on Page NO. 11 CYMK Glimpses of Future Kangana Ranaut enjoys some fun time post success of Tanu Weds Manu Returns ENTERTAINMENT Azhar Trailer: Emraan Hashmi’s Azharuddin act is simply PERFECT! After the tremendous success of Dirty Picture that was based on the sex siren Silk Smitha’s life, Ekta Kapoor will now be bringing to screen the scandalous life of former Indian captain, Mohammed Azharuddin. He was one of India’s most successful cricket captains, who was banned from all forms of cricket for his involvement in match-fixing and later became a Congress MP. Emraan Hashmi will be playing Azhar in the movie, that is also titled Azhar. The movie will be directed by Tony D’Souza, who previously helmed Blue and Naam Hai Boss. During the IPL finals yesterday, Emraan had appeared in the Extraa Innings pre-match sessions of the IPL finals. He launched the first teaser of the film. Since the film is still to begin shooting, it was very short. But whatever it showed, gave us a clear picture of what to expect in the movie. It begins with Emraan Hashmi as Azhar wearing a helmet and picking up his bat and then coming out of the pavilion to bat. As he walks out, on one side of his, there are cheering and screaming fans shouting out his name and clamoring to touch him. But on the other side there are placards and effigies of him being burnt – a clear indicator towards his match fixing allegations. There are chants of him being a gaddar! As he is about to enter the field, an enraged fan jumps the barricade and tears off his shirt Kangana Ranaut wants only respect and not friendship from Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra! Kangana Ranaut is enjoying a fresh bout of success as her latest release Tanu Weds Manu Returns is doing incredibly well at the Box office. Kangana plays a double role in the sequel to the Aanand L Rai film and her Haryanvi avatar is being more loved by the audiences than her original role as Tanu. Kangana was spotted at a sub-urban restaurant last night, dressed in a peek-a-boo blue dress and casual nude slippers. Kangana was rocking the risque dress, of course and looked really chilled out when spotted by shutterbugs. Kangana’s Queen got her massive love and support from the audiences and now Tanu Weds Manu Returns is turning out to be another feather in Kangana’s cap! Kangana’s TWMR is all set to beat Deepika Padukone’s Piku as it is on its way to becoming the highest grosser of 2015 within a few days of its release. Kangana attended Deepika’s success party recently and looks like soon Dippy will be seen attending Kangana’s success party! What are your thoughts on this? from the back. Later he is seen on the field near the boundary line, as the title, i.e. his name shows up for the first time. As all these things happen, we could Emraan narrating about how, as Azhar, he is famous for three things – first, he is god-fearing, second, his marriage and thirdly, the match-fixing allegations against him. Though we never see his face, Emraan has mimed the former captain’s lopsided walking style perfectly, as well as adapted certain trademark quirks of his looks, like those little amulets on his neck. Though, the film will only release next year, the teaser ends with a promise that we are to see something really interesting when it is finally brought to our screens. JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015, PAGE 10 SCREEN SHOW Woah! Shahid Kapoor has 1 million followers on Instagram It wouldn’t be wrong to claim Shahid Kapoor as the most desirable actor on Instagram. The dishy dudes pics are drool worthy! His selfies are bang on, from being cute, candid, goofy to flaunting some extraordinary sexiness; Shahid’s shirtless avatars are closely followed by his crazy fans! No wonder the Shaandaar actor now has 1 million followers on Instagram. And there he is, posing and celebrating this victory with a post and a caption that reads, “A milli a milli a million .thank u thank u.” Awwww!!!! I’m sure there were a few more who just hit that follow button after this one… We’re sure Shahid’s female fans are now enjoying his singleton status, till he gets hitched next month to his Delhi gal Mira Rajput. And we’re sure that over a million hearts broke after he announced his wedding news, right? Anyway, to help you cope with a heart break that awaits Sasha fans, we have compiled some drool worthy pictures of the actor right here. So go check them out! As for the Udta Punjab actor, congratulations on your 1 million mark Shahid! Whatever be the case- single or hitched- we won’t stop following you, right BollywoodLifers? Karan Johar celebrates birthday with Ranbir Kapoor and Shilpa Shetty Kundra in London Kangana Ranaut has been in the news for a while now for reasons more than one. The actress had been making headlines a few days back when she threw a party with Priyanka Chopra. The two were even assumed to become new BFFs of B-Town. Prior to that, Kangana also seemed to warm up to Deepika Padukone after Dippy called by her to sort the whole ‘called me not called me’ confusion. While media circuits might be speculating new friendships in tinsel town, Ms Ranaut declares that she has NO friend in the industry. While talking about her relation with the two Bajirao Mastani actresses, Kangana said, “My friendship with Priyanka comes from the fact that we have known each other for ages. We had a lot of warmth and we still do. We worked together in Fashion and Krrish 3. With Deepika, I don’t have any experience of working with her, but she comes across as a very warm and affectionate person.” She further added, “I have immense respect for them and that she all I want from them.” Basking in the success of her last release, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, the actress claims that she has no time for friendships and the little time that she can spare from work, she likes to spend it with her family. She said to the same daily, “I am not a very friendly person, may be because I have my family with me. These past 10 years have been very demanding. Whenever I have time, I give it to my family. I feel so complete. I don’t feel the need for any other friendship or close relationship.” Karan Johar is not throwing his grand starry birthday bash in Mumbai today. The director-turned-actor is instead spending his special day in the United Kingdom with his Bombay Velvet co-star, actor Ranbir Kapoor and director Ayan Mukerji in London. That’s not it, Karan also found company in Shilpa Shetty Kundra and husband Raj Kundra while in London. In fact a new entrant on Instagram, Shilpa shared a picture with the birthday boy at the Clarifges Hotel Mayfair. We hear that away from the buzz around his movie Shhuddhi and his debut debacle with Anurag Kashyap, Karan is chilling with his buddies in UK. Did they party? Well, we’re certain that the boys had a gala time. As for his big birthday bash in Mumbai, well Karan will be calling in his celebrity friends from the industry next week. We hear that Santino Morea and Karan together will play the hosts. And if not Salman Khan (who will be in Dubai for Arab-Indo Bollywood Awards) and Shah Rukh Khan (who’s recuperating from his surgery), his Shhuddhi lead actors Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt will definitely glam up the occasion. 31 years of Anupam Kher in Bollywood: Saaransh, Daddy Scoop: Sonali Raut to do a special song in and A Wednesday films of the actor you simply cannot miss! Great Its been 31 years since Bollywood got on board one of the most talented actors in Anupam Kher! An actor who can mould himself according to his role and make his character come alive. He has made you laugh, cry and simply despise him with his varied roles. Anupam Kher successfully managed to look 60 in Saaransh, when he was barely 27 and can look 30 today in his latest film, Baby, when he actually 60. The actor reminisced his 31 years and tweeted, “Today I complete 31 yrs in Film Industry. It has been d most amazing journey since SAARANSH. Happy Birthday to me.:)” He moved on to share some of his most favourite moments from the past 31 years and tweeted, “Glimpses of #ThirtyOneAnupamYears .:)” I personally have always loved him in all his avatars, but here are five performances of Mr Kher that deserve a special mention… Saaransh Anupam Kher’s portrayal of BV Pradhan a man grieving the death of his only son killed in New York tops this list. Kher managed to impress everybody with his acting chops and his first BIG hit. His simple Maharashtrian family man character was so in-sync with the age and times that people just couldn’t stop talking about the tight script and direction of Mahesh Bhatt and the brilliant acting of Kher. No wonder the world took notice of this brilliant actor, whose performance paved way for his over three decade long acting career. Daddy Anupam Kher’s portrayal of Aanand, Pooja Bhatt’s dad is etched in everyone’s memories till date. The story is about the relationship between a father and his daughter. It is his alcoholic father’s character and Pooja’s staunch daughter’s character which made this movie a masterpiece. Mahesh Bhatt definitely needs to be credited for the superb script and timing of making this film. The story was apt for that era and Anupam was on a top pedestal. His performance made his an even bigger name and got him his first National Film Award. Grand Masti The sex comedy is coming with a third installment and this time Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi and Aftab Shivdasani will be seen some new actors. Ever since Bigg Boss 8 contestant Sonali Raut posted her photograph with Riteish Deshmukh on Instagram stories about the actor doing Great Grand Masti has been doing media rounds. A source close to the film informs us that Sonali Raut has a pivotal role in the film. She also has a sexy and hot number which will be a big highlight of the film. “Sonali has a role with all the three boys in the movie. However, it’s not clear whether it is a full fletched role or not in the film. Btu she has a hot song in it.” Well this would indeed be a big break for the Sonali. Sources also claim that ex-Bigg Boss contestant Sana Khan has also been roped in the film and will be doing a small role opposite one of the main leads. This definitely looks like an interesting line up for the sex comedy movie. Stay tuned to this space as we’ll soon be back with some more information on Great Grand Masti. JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015, PAGE 11 Glimpses of Future Mehbooba Mufti chairs District Electricity Committee meeting at Pulwama Pulwama, May 25: Member Parliament Ms Mehbooba Mufti today reviewed the power supply and infrastructure position in Pulwama and Shopian at a meeting of the District Electricity Committee convened here under her chairpersonship. The meeting was informed that Rs 48.05 crore project is under implementation for various feeders of Pulwama and Shopian districts for renovation of LT and HT lines under Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) and Integrated Power Distribution System (IPDS) schemes. Speaking at the meeting, Pr ovides Rs 20 lakh fr om MPLAD fund f or upgr adation of Electric Wor kshop Shopian Ms Mehbooba announced that Rs 20 lakh will be provided to electrical workshop Shopian from her MPLAD fund for its upgradation. She said two generator sets will be provided to Jamia Masjid Shopian and Jamia Masjid Pulwama from her MPLAD fund to ensure uninterrupted power supply in view of the ensuing holy month of Ramadhan. She directed PDD Engineers to provide electricity to the consumers during Ramadhan without any disturbance. The meeting was attended by MLAs, Deputy Commissioners of Pulwama & Shopian district, and Engineers Power Development of Department. Darbar of SP Railways Jammu held at GRP Lines OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL SHIV VIDYALAYA LANSI (UDHAMPUR) S.No Name Jammu, May 25: 1. Suram Singh-SP Railways Jammu held darbar of jawans of GRP Jammu at GRP Lines Jammu. Besides jawans/officers of GRP Jammu, Gori Shanker, Dy.SP GRP Lines Jammu, Devinder Singh SDPO Railways Jammu, Inspr Neeraj Choudhary, SHO P/S GRP Jammu were also present. During the darbar ample opportunity was provided to jawans/officers to put forth their problems/grievances. The problems of jawans/officers were heard and on spot redressal of problems was made. Besides that necessary briefings were provided to all the participants for better policing and performing dedicated duties to keep railways Jammu safe and secure. Jawans/officers were provided necessary related security instructions/guidelines for better safety and security of Railways Jammu which is paramount for GRP Jammu. Contd form Page No. 9 PSUF felicitates students for qualifying Class 12 examination Announces grand function to felicitate class 12, 10 toppers Srinagar, May 25: Private Schools United Front (PSUF) has congratulated the higher secondary students for qualifying the class 12 examination after a tumultuous 2014. Expressing its displeasure over non performing government schools, the front offered to take up government schools in a private-public partnership to improve their quality. The front congratulated the students in general and private schools in particular for passing the examination with flying colours. “This is the day of immense happiness for us. The students of the last academic session had suffered a lot due to floods and it was their third year in the same class,” said G N Var president PSUF. “We congratulate the students for working hard in trying times and proving their merit.” The front announced a program to facilitate all the toppers of class 10 and class 12 in the coming days. “These students are extraordinary. They deserve special thanks from us. They suffered both physically and psychologically during the floods and yet they didn’t lose hope and kept the candle of education burning,” said Var. “We are going to organize a grand function to felicitate all the toppers of class 10 and 12. It is a small gesture from the society to acknowledge their hardwork. This will also inspire all other students too. The date of the function will be announced soon.” The front said that private schools have again proven their worth by leading from the front. “It has now become a routine that private school students emerge as toppers and students of government schools constitute majority of failures,” said Var. “This drags down the entire result and same has happened this year too.” The front asked government to come clean on the education policy regarding government schools. “In a society where teachers are protesting on roads what miracle can we expect from the schools,” said Var. “It is not the fault of poor students as they have become causality of an inefficient system which nobody is improving.” The front reiterated their cooperation to adopt government schools in public private partnership. “We are ready to help the government schools, but it is the government which has to take a final call. Unfortunately till date they have not conveyed any response to long standing offer. Despite the fact that the project will take minimal expenditure, yet they don’t seem to be interested,” said Var. 2. 3. 4. Sh. Kishore Kumar Sh. Arvind kumar MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Parentage Sh. Deewan Chand Sh. Vijay kumar Sh. Beli Ram Sh. Kuldeep kumar Lansi Sh. Ashok Kumar Sh Mansa Ram 9. Sh. Bal Krishan Smt. Neelam Kumari Sh. Beli Ram Lansi Pre. M.A Business Lansi Business LIC Agent Designation Chairman Secretary Manager 12th Teacher of School Sponsor/ Member B.A Teacher of School Member/ Staff Rep. 8th Farmer Principal of School 12th Lansi Sh. Ramesh Kumar Occupation M.A BA Bed Lansi Sh Dhani Ram Qualification Sial Jattan 12th Sh. Karnail Singh 7. 8. SialJattan Lansi Anju Devi Monika Devi SambalDanga Sh. Shiv Ram 5. 6. Residence Sh. Ram Parshad 10th Lamardaar Naib Sarpanch Member/ Staff Rep. Member/ Staff Rep. Member/ Staff Rep. Member SdPrincipal SHIV VIDYALAYA LANSI (UDHAMPUR) MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES E-TENDER NOTICE Appx ‘A’ 1. Garrison Engineer, Samba (J&K) on behalf of President of India invites the eligible enlisted Contractors of MES and enlisted/un-enlisted contractors working with other Govt. Departments meeting eligibility criteria for considering the tender bids for the under mentioned works :Ser Name of Work No 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Estimated Cost Rs. (in lakhs) Period of completion EMD for contractor not enlisted with MES Eligibility Criteria 2 3 Rs. 16.50 lakhs 4 5 06 Rs. 33000/(Six months) 6 Repair & replacement of GI pipes, Gate Values and connected items under GE Samba. Rs. 16.70 lakhs 06 Rs. 33400/(Six months) Rs. 16.10 lakhs 06 Rs. 32200/(Six months) Rs. 16.40 lakhs 06 Rs. 32800/(Six months) Repair & replacement of fitting fixtures, submain wiring including DBs etc under GE Samba. Repair & replacement CI/DI pipes, sluice valves and connected items under GE Samba. Repair & replacement of water supply panels and connected items under GE Samba. Class ‘E’ category b (i) Class ‘E’ category a (ii) Class ‘E’ category a (ii) Class ‘E’ category b (i) Provisional date of publication of tender on or after 7 08 Jun 2015 08 Jun 2015 08 Jun 2015 08 Jun 2015 in the shape of call deposit receipt from any Scheduled Bank. For other contractors :- Meeting enlistment criteria of MES with regard to having satisfactorily completed requisite value of works, Annual turn over, working capital, fixed assets, Verification of character & antecedents of proprietor/partner/directors etc. (ii) No recovery outstanding in Government Department. 2. Tender Cost (For Serial No. 01 to 04) ** in the shape of DD/Bankers Cheque from any Nationalized /Scheduled Bank for Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) in favour of Garrison Engineer payable at Samba. Tender cost to be submitted separately for each work. 3. Notes :1. The prospective likely contractors are requested to look up the website “eprocuremes.gov.in” under the portal eprocuremes.gov.in. This is an e-tender manual offered bids for this tender will not be accepted under any circumstances. Only electronic offer bids shall be accepted. For detailed instructions please refer to website. Tender information is also available in www.mes.gov.in. 2. Contractors not enlisted with MES will be required to enclose necessary documents to prove their eligibility as given above including Affidavit for no recovery outstanding. 3. In case of rejection of tender, the contractor shall be refunded the cost of tender. However, contractor may apply to next higher Engineer Authority i.e. HQ CWE Mamun for rejection of his tender whose decision shall be final and binding and contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation what so ever for non issue of tender. 4. The above details are also available on MES website : www.mes.gov.in. Full Notice of tender IAFW-2162 and Enlistment Criteria is available in all offices of MES and also on MES website. * ** AGE (Contracts) for Garrison Engineer 8009/443/E8 Yudhvir Sethi lays Continuation From Page 1 foundation of Shaheed Modi Bhagat Amarnath statue Militants Pledges support to cause of community GOF Staff Reporter Jammu, March 26: Minister of State for Information, Education and Culture Priya Sethi and Senior BJP leader Yudhvir Sethi today laid foundation of statue of Shaheed Bhagat Amarnath at the park opposite Civil Secretariat, here. The statue would be constructed in the memory of Bhagat Amarnath a martyr of the Scheduled Caste community who laid down his life for the cause and welfare of the down trodden sections of the society. Pledging support to cause of the community, Yudhvir said described Bhagat Amarnath as a towering leader of the state who gave his life to that oppressed sections of society get their due share and start living a life of dignity and honour. He said sacrifice of such leaders should be remembered so that coming generations come to know how much struggle has been done to ensure that down trodden sections of society get uplifted. “I assure full support to the cause and would extend personal support of all kinds for the installation of the Shaheedi Samarak,” he reiterated. Expressing gratitude for fulfilling the long pending demand of the community, Surinder Bhagat said Bhagat Amarnath was a national leader who sacrificed his life for the community and since long people of the community wanted to install a statue in the memory of the great leader. He thanked the Minister and Yudhvir Sethi for taking personal interest in the matter and informed that very soon the statue would be installed. Among those who organised the event include, State President, BJP Aunsuchit Jaati Morcha Surinder Bhagat, General Secretary Puran Chand, Bachan Lal, Neeraj Jogi, Vice-President Sham Lal, Bansi Lal Chowdhary, Mohan Lal Pawar, Tilak Raj and Sanjeev Manmotra. therefore picked the “Deen Dyal Dham” to share the one year achievements of his Government. (AGENCIES) Srinagar for treatment. One among the injured, Mohammad Rafiq (26), a resident of Handwara area of Kupwara district, succumbed to his injuries at the Srinagar hospital. The two injured, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat (40) and Imtiyaz Ahmad Lone (30), both residents of Sopore township, were being treated, the officer said. This was the second terror attack in Sopore in less than 48 hours. Earlier during the intervening night of May 23 and 24, suspected ultras had hurled a grenade at a residential compound where a mobile transmission tower was installed. Although officials were tight-lipped as to why the militants were targeting telecom installations, sources said the ultras were upset about “theft” of their communication equipment from mobile transmission towers in Sopore and surrounding areas earlier this month. The militants had allegedly installed communication equipment atop the towers of private and PSU companies. Later, police said the militant killed in the Kulgam encounter was identified as Ataullah Bhat alias ‘Khumani’ who was affiliated with Lashker-eToiba (LeT). Bhat was a resident of Chinigam village of Kulgam and was wanted in a number of militancy-related incidents, police said. Meanwhile, police in a statement said district commander of LeT was killed in an encounter in Yaripora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam District. The militants fired upon an Army vehicle near Kanjikula, Yaripora, this afternoon resulting in injuries to an Army Jawan. The injured was shifted to the Base Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Soon after the attack, the Army alongwith Kulgam police launched a cordon and search operation in the Kanjikula village. During the search operation, the joint search party came under fire in an orchard, which was retaliated ensuing an encounter in which a militant was killed. The slain militant was later identified Ayatullah Bhat alias Khoumaini alias Maaz who was functioning as District Commander of LeT. Khoumaini was active since 2010 and was involved in various militant activities including killing of Sarpanch Gul Mohammad resident of Hawoora in 2012, killing and snatching of weapons from police and CRPF in Arwani and Awneera Shopian. He was also involved in the killing of Zakir Syed Bhat in Sangas, Kulgam. Khomaini a close associate of Divisional Commander LeT Abu Qasim was also instrumental in recruiting many youth into militancy including Abass Malla and Zubair Bhat. We The line that was agreed to by Britain and Tibet as part of the 1914 Simla Accord is named after Sir Henry McMahon, foreign secretary of the British-run Government of India and the chief negotiator of settling disputes with China. "We have got a very long border, we have got 3,488-km long border, a very difficult and mountainous terrain snow- clad... Now for the bilateral relations with China, border is the critical and vital issue," Doval said. In a guarded response, Hua skirted Doval's assertion that China recognised the McMahon Line in the case of Burma but not when it came to the Indian border. She said, "It is not easy to resolve the China-India boundary question, as it is an issue left over from history.” The 18 rounds of Special Representative talks between India-China so far to resolve the dispute "made important progress, laying a solid foundation for the continuous and steady growth of China-India relations", she said. "During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to China, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question by pressing ahead with the process of the special representatives' meeting," Hua said. Status periods without their involvement in any incident" (previously), he alleged. "No such incident has occurred in the last one year since Modi government has come," he added. Akbar further alleged there had been days of harassment of people belonging to the minority community, vendetta and discrimination, which were like an "epidemic" during the Congress rule and claimed all these were over now. "Our Prime Minister wants justice, economic prosperity, education for the minorities. The Centre has launched a special, innovative, technology-driven programme for weavers, of which a majority is from the minority community," he added. PTI Two the Jammu and Kashmir. “Our party and our cadres in Jammu and Kashmir are proud of Narendra Modi’s performance,”he asserted. Confirming her visit to Kashmir the Union Minority Minister Najma Heptullah said that she is attending many programs in the Kashmir valley to celebrate the BJP’s one year in the government. “There is clarity of direction in the government. A very big change is that corruption has been replaced by transparent governance,” Najma told KNS over phone. She said that the Modi government has already decided to celebrate May 26 as the Jan Kalyan Parva as part of the celebrations, functions will be held in every city of the country including in Jammu and Kashmir to mark the BJP government's one year in office. Meanwhile sources told KNS that the Party Chief Amit Shah has clearly directed the BJP leaders to carry the message about the government's achievements to the masses of Jammu and Kashmir. KNS CYM K HC stays shifting of Village from Rajouri Tehsil to newly created Tehsil Quila Darhal Governor chairs 3rd Governing Body meeting of UMIKS Calls for making it a reputed SAARC institution Jammu, May 25: Srinagar, May 25: Jamia Milia Islamia; Mr. P.K. Tripathi, Principal Secretary to the Governor; Prof. Gull Mohd. Wani, Director, UMIKS; Prof. Zafar Ahmad, Registrar, Kashmir University; Prof. Naseem Ahmad Shah, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, KU; Prof. Ab. Rashid Malik, Department of Kashmiri, KU; Prof. Satyabhama Razdan, Department of Sanskrit, KU; Prof Mujtabha Khan, Director, Academic Staff College, Jamia Milia Islamia attended the meeting. The Board approved the joint award of Masters Degree in “Kashmir and South Asia Studies” by the Jamia Milia Islamia and the University of Kashmir. Director UMIKS informed that for the purpose of working towards the joint award of the aforesaid MA degree, the Institute has de- veloped academic collaboration with certain centres of learning in the Jamia Milia Islamia. The Board asked the ViceChancellor of Kashmir University to take up with the State Government to ensure that the MA degree to be awarded by the UMIKS would be duly recognized for the pass outs being considered for employment in the State Government and its various agencies. While reviewing the progress achieved on redrafting the paper on “Religions of South Asia”, for which an academic arrangement has been arrived at with JMI, the Governor pointed to the high importance of such studies and stressed that the outcomes of studies and researches in this field are of vital current and future relevance to countries of South Asia. In this context he called upon both the Vice-Chancellors to see that the researches in this arena are of the highest academic excellence. The Governor urged that all the UMIKS students, both the SAARC scholars and local students, are properly counseled at the time of admission to the Institute. He urged Chairman SAF to provide sustained fiscal and other support for the balanced growth of the Institute. Mani Shankar Aiyar, Chairman, South Asia Foundation (India Chapter) assured adequate financial and other required support to the UMIKS for undertaking its activities. He assured the Chancellor that the issue of visa extension of the foreign students at UMIKS shall be taken up with the concerned authorities in the Central Government. In a petition filed by inhabitants of village Bagla from Tehsil Rajouri to newly created Tehsil Quila Darhal, Justice Bansi Lal Bhat of J&K High Court Jammu Wing after hearing Adv Vikram Sharma appearing for the petiissued notice to tioners Commissioner Secretary to Government, Department of Rural Development and Panchyati Raj , Commissioner Secreatry Revenue and Dewputy Commissioner Rajouri returnable within four weeks. Justice BL Bhat after hearing Adv Vikram Sharma observed that it is contended by that Village Bagla was originially included in Block Doongi of Tehsil Rajouri but in terms of SRO 488 delinked from Block Doongi and included in newly created Tehsil Quila Drahal. In the petition it has been further submitted that (ii) That a bare perusal of the map of Tehsil Rajouri would show that the road distance between Bagla and Quila Darhal is 60 kms (Approx.), and has to be travelled through the villages of AgratKallar –Chatyari – Chingus – Batta - Rajpur upto Quila. Similarly, the road distance between Bagla and Quila is 50 km (Approx.), if travelled through the other route passing through villages Pir Badesar- ThandiKassi- Challan- Pukharni- Laam upto Quila. As compared to this, Abetment to Suicide case Omar concerned about incidents of Pak flag waving New Delhi, May 25: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has attacked the PDP-BJP coalition in Jammu and Kashmir expressing concern over the "regularity" with which Pakistani flag was being waved at separatist rallies and the "few nasty scraps" between the two parties which does not augur well. He describes the over two-month-old alliance between the two parties as "extremely uneasy" and says the gap between PDP and BJP on political positions will become "more glaring". "No, I don't think that things are as bad as that. We learnt some costly but very valuable lessons in 2010. Therefore, I don't perceive a summer of discomfort but it's not a comfortable situation where you have this sort of regularity with which Pakistani flags are being displayed," Omar told PTI here. "When these flags are waved, you end up with statements where BJP starts targeting the PDP and then the Chief Minister has to react and it is seen to have to react on the directions of the central government or the BJP....so this sort of regular display of Pakistani flags is troubling the state govern- ment and making difficult the life of the coalition and the understanding between the BJP and the PDP," he said. The former Chief Minister said such a situation had obtained in the state because Sayeed government had "exposed its weak flanks". He also took a dig at the government over its stand on separatist leadership. Omar disagreed with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's description of the PDP-BJP alliance as an infliction of the verdict of the Assembly polls and said "it was stretching a bit further". "As far as serving the national interest is concerned, I would hold judgement on that because I am concerned with the regularity with which now Pakistani flag has started to unfurl in Srinagar," he said. The former Chief Minister said Jaitley has to justify this coalition because it is just less than three months old and he cannot attack it. The PDP-BJP coalition was one of the four possibilities, he added. Omar said he was not claiming that waving of Pakistani flag did not happen during his government but "the frequency with which it is happening now is something that we should not ignore". PTI HC dismissed Petition seeking dismissal of bail granting by Trial Court Jammu, May 25: Students celeberate their success at a school after CBSE announced its 12th class results in New Delhi. BJP Cannot Abrogate Article 370 Even With 2/3 Majority: Cong Srinagar, May 25: Congress today charged BJP with misleading people of the country by promising abrogation of Article 370, which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was possible to repeal the not Constitutional provision even if BJP gets two-third majority in Parliament. "Just like Ram Temple, BJP is befooling the people of this country on the issue of Article 370. Article 370 is the binding force between India and Jammu and Kashmir; it is a commit- ment that was signed between the Maharaja and the Indian government of that time," Congress spokesman Meem Afzal told reporters here today. He said that the abrogation of Article 370 was impossible and BJP would not be able to do it even if it secures two third majority in Parliament. BJP spokesman Sambit Patra had yesterday said that the issue of the abrogation of Article 370 continued to be part of the core ideology of BJP and the party would work towards its removal once it gets two third of majority in Parliament. "They will never get two third majority and even if they do they cannot be able to abrogate it. BJP sacrificed all its ideology and sat in the laps of PDP just to be in the power. "The party which once accused PDP of being sympathetic towards separatists has now joined hands with the same party to enjoy power," Afzal said. The former MP also said that Hurriyat Conference should fight elections to prove its relevance in Kashmir. He said that dialogue in Kashmir can only be held with the elected representatives of the people and Hurriyat Conference does not have a representative character. "The recent polls in Jammu and Kashmir have proved that more than 95 per cent people in the state follow the democratic process, if Hurriyat wants to hold talks it should first fight elections and prove its representative character," he said. Accusing the Narendra Modi-led government of being soft on terrorism and cross-border aggression, Afzal said in the past one year there have been more than 746 ceasefire violations which was several times more than the number of such violations during UPA tenure. "Where has the 56-inch chest gone, every day we see that a Pakistani flag is being hoisted in the Kashmir Valley, separatists are having a field day and terrorist activities have increased, this government has shown a weak-kneed approach towards terrorism," he said. Afzal accused the Modi-led government of "diluting" the constitutional institutions like CVC, Lok Pal and RTI and said that if more teeth were given to such institutions "much bigger scams" would surface. "BJP government has diluted these institutions, we pray that there is no corruption but if these institutions get more teeth then much bigger scandals would surface. The Congress gave laws like RTI which have empowered the people to expose corruption," he said. He said that during the last two years of the UPA government at the Centre "some corruption cases" did surface but the people involved were punished as per the law. Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for wearing "a ten lakh rupees" suit during the visit of US President Barack Obama to India, Afzal said, "The country gave a tea seller a chance to be the prime minister of the country as they expected him to work, but he is taking pride in wearing a ten lakh worth of suit," he said. Guv, CM greet people on Kheer Bhawani Mela Srinagar, May 25: N N Vohra, Governor, has felicitated the people on the eve of Khirbhawani Mela. In his message of greetings, the Governor observed that this Festival is a shining example of communal harmony and brotherhood, which are the hallmark of the glorious pluralistic ethos of Jammu and Kashmir in the centuries past. The Governor, on the occasion, prayed for peace, harmony, progress and prosperity in the State. Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, has extended warm greetings to the people, particularly Kashmiri Pandit community, on the eve of Mela Kheer Bhawani. In his message of felicitation, the Chief Minister prayed for peace and prosperity of the people of the State and the country. He wished the day to be harbinger of happiness and development in the State. Emphasizing upon the significance of Mela Kheer Bhawani in the multi-religious ethos of the State, Mufti Sayeed said that the celebration of the Mela has been an epitome of harmony and brotherhood since ages. Class 10th result of Jammu Division declared Jammu, May 25: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has declared the results of class 10 examination (Jammu Division) in which the top positions has been bagged by girl. A total of 51442 students had appeared in the examination and result have 62.27 passing percentage Pratiksha of B V M High School Ramnagar bagged first position with 98.40% (492 marks out of 500) while second position shared by Kiranpreet Kour of Caramel Convent High School Kunjwani Jammu, Nitin Pandita of S L Mem Model H S Santra Morh Anand Nagar, Avantika Jamwal of Little Flower Convent High School Udhampur who secured 491 marks (98.20%). While Deepanshu Sharma of ST Mary Convent School Smailpur bagged third position secured 490 marks (98.00%). However, 360 students shared top 20 positions in Class 10th. Parliament Panel Urges Government to Provide Financial Assistance to JK CYM K SRINAGAR, May 25: Criticising the Union and the Jammu and Kashmir governments for "inadequate" relief to the last year's flood victims, a Parliamentary committee today said the Centre should give liberal financial assistance to the state to compensate the people. "We have discussed a number of issues, particularly the issue of relief of the people affected by the last year's floods. I must say that while the state government has informed us that it has done its best with the resources at its command, my own view, and that is the view of the members of the committee also, is that a lot more is required to be done. "The relief and compensation given so far is totally unacceptable, inadequate and it does not constitute the reasonable compensation... I and the committee are of the view that it is not enough," head of the 16- member Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment and Forests, Ashwani Kumar, told reporters here. Kumar said the central government should give liberal financial assistance as per the plans submitted by the state government to the Union government. "In our report, we intend to make a strong case for liberal financial assistance to the state of Jammu and Kashmir for the purpose of relief and rehabilitation and compensation to the commercial establishments and also for reconstruction of the houses. "There has been a suggestion that the business community, in order to kick-start their business, could be given loans on easy interest rates. This, I be- the distance between village Bagla and Rajouri City in Tehsil Rajouri is hardly 25 km (Approx.) from village Bagla. The huge distance which the villagers of village Bagla would have to cover to reach to Quila Darhal itself makes the decision of respondents impugned herein apparently unjust and opposed to the interests of the villagers. The shifting / retention of villages in the newly created Blocks / Tehsils, it is submitted, was mooted with an idea to facilitate redressal vilof lagers’ grievances at a nearby located Tehsil rather than making it virtually impossible to seek such redressal by shifting village in the jurisdiction of a faroff Block / Tehsil. Justice Bansi Lal Bhat after hearing Adv Vikram Sharma in length observed that subject to objections from other side and till next date of hearing, shifting of Bagla from its original Tehsil Rajouri to newly created Tehsil Quila Drahal shall stayed. JNF lieve could be easily possible," he said. Kumar also questioned the lack of political will of the state government to address certain issues. "We also believe that there are other certain critical areas of governance in which the question is not of the lack of resources, but about the lack of political and administrative will. For example, the master plan of Srinagar is not being complied with. Haphazard constructions are the order of the day, the pollution of the water bodies, including Dal, Nigeen and Wullar continues unabated," he said. The parliamentary committee also criticised the state government over massive deforestration and encroachments of the forests. "The other issue that we feel deserves immediate attention is deforestation. This is a reality (that) there is a large scale deforestation going on and the compensatory afforestation has not kept pace. We have given specific examples in Ramban area of the scale at which the encroachments have taken place. "And the state government has confirmed that 13,300 hectares of land has been encroached upon in the state," he said. Kumar said the state government had informed the committee that they have succeeded in reclaiming some part of the encroached land. "That however is very minimum. I have asked them to give within one week an action plan on how they would prevent further encroachments," he said. He said the solid waste management in Srinagar and Jammu cities was an issue. "The discharge of sewage continues unabated into the lakes. Large scale constructions that block the water in chan- nels is an issue. They (government) said they have given a plan to have another flood channel, but that is a long-term plan. I have insisted for short-term measures which are absolutely imperative and cannot wait any longer. The de-silting and dredging of Jhelum has to continue on a war-footing," he said. He said the committee would submit its report to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his immediate personal intervention. "We plan to submit our report within four weeks of our visit. We will send this report to Prime Minister for his immediate personal intervention. We believe that the state of Jammu and Kashmir, because of its unique geographical position, the political situation and its state of economic development, needs massive dose of financial assistance by the central government and the sooner that happens the better it would be," Kumar said. On the delay in sanctioning relief package, Kumar said "I cannot pass a judgment. The state government itself informed us that it took two months for them to form the government. Then immediately they went into their own budget session and they had to take time to formulate their own demands". In a petition filed by Prabhat Singh the father of the deceased, by seeking cancelation of bail to respondents by Magistrate in abetment to Suicide case. According to case 1. One Mohan Singh Salathia is said to have committed suicide by hanging himself to death on 14.09.2014. After inquest proceedings under section 174 Cr.P.C. Police Station Domana registered offence under section 306 RPC as FIR No. 366/14 against respondent- 2 to 4 and took up the investigation. All the respondents were arrested on 04.10.2014. On the same day, however, application for bail on their behalf was filed in the Court of Judicial Magistrate (SubRegistrar), Jammu and the learned Magistrate ordered their release on interim bail. State filed objections to the application and also provided detailed report about the incident to the Magistrate and the Magistrate vide order passed on 20.10.2014 confirmed the interim bail with a direction that respondents shall not tamper/ hamper the investigation or try to win over prosecution witnesses and shall assist the I.O in the investigation. The same was challenged in the High Court . Justice Janak Raj Kotwal of J&K High Court Jammu Wing after hearing Sr. Adv BS Salathia for the petitioner whereas Adv Asee Sawheny for the private respondents observed that A ground for cancellation of Bail granted to respondent certainly is not made out and it can be said that no such ground even has been alleged. To say that one of the respondents being a judicial employee is influencing investigation, without explaining in what manner and how she exercised her influence, is too scanty to make out a ground for cancellation bail. Such a ground or any other ground sufficient to seek cancellation of the bail can well be raised by the investigating officer of the case. No case for cancellation of the bail, therefore, is made out. Court further observed that in regard to the legality and correctness of granting bail at initial stage, this Court having regard to the nature of allegations, am not persuaded to take a view that granting of bail was improper exercise of discretion by the learned Magistrate or that bail was against general public interest. Given the nature of allegations, ends of justice would be served by properly investigating the case and arriving at a wellconsidered conclusion by the investigating officer and not by keeping the respondents in custody during investigation. With these observations Court dismissed the petition. JNF DB held downgrading of ACR of an employee is illegal and cannot be acted upon Jammu, May 25: A Division Bench of State High Court Comprising Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir and Justice BS Walia after hearing Sr. Adv SS Lehar with Advs Meharban Singh and Aditya Sharma in a landmark judgment while allowing a petition filed by Ramesh Tiwari and Ors, held that downgrading of ACR (Annual Confidential Report) of an employee from Good to Average that too without giving any reason is illegal and such ACR cannot be acted upon. This landmark judgment has been passed in a petition challenging the order of Central Administrative Tribunal on the ground that the Central Administrative Tribunal instead of deciding the matter itself, directed the petitioner to file a representation. According to the case of the petitioner was that Reporting Officer has reported Good grading for the year 2002, 2003 and 2004 but the reviewing officer, while agreeing with the remarks of reporting officer reviewed the same to be Average but never communicate to the petitioner. Sr. Adv SS Lehar assisted by Advocates Advs Meharban Singh and Aditya Sharma submitted before the Court that the petitioner, whoc was working as Marketing Officer was given the benefit of ACP with effect from August 28, 2005 but he could not be given the same as his ACRs were reduced from Good to Average without assigning any reason. He further submitted that this was done t the back of the petitioner who was not given any opportunity of being heard. According to the ACP scheme, the employee must have three Good ACRs in the five preceding years and these two ACRs were reduced from Good to Average, so they have toe be treated as Good and the petitioner has to be given benefit of ACP. Division Bench while allowing the petition held that downgrading of ACRs, that too after agreeing with the report of reporting officer, is illegal and such ACRs cannot be acted upon and Division Bench further directed that such ACRs are treated to be Good and the petitioner is entitled for all the benefits including the arrears and other consequential benefits. JNF CYM K N N Vohra, Governor, emphasized the need for making the UNESCO Madanjit Singh Institute of Kashmir Studies (UMIKS) a reputed SAARC institution which serves the unique objectives of this vibrant centre of excellence by undertaking quality teaching and research on social, cultural, historical, governance and other areas, viewing the same, in the historical, contemporary and future context. The Governor, who is the Chancellor of the Kashmir University and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Institute, was chairing the 3rd Governing Body Meeting of the UMIKS at Raj Bhavan here today. The Meeting reviewed the Institute’s functioning in the past year and discussed its activities which are planned during 2015-16. Amb.(rtd) Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar, Chairperson, South Asia Foundation (SAF); Amb. (rtd.) Veena Sikri, Vice Chairperson, SAF; Mr. P.K. Prabhakaran, CEO, SAF; Prof. K.I. Andrabi, Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University (KU); Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor, CYM K JAMMU TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015, PAGE 12 Glimpses of Future