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Mamata to oversee relief operations for quake victims at IndoNepal border DGP on inspection spree visits PCR P6 | OPINION P3 | JAMMU P7 | NATIONAL The danger behind Pakistan's new swagger NC leaders on road against new job policy P8 |KASHMIR VALLEY the NORTHLINES The Newspaper of Substance Since 1995 Vol No: XX Issue No. 111 Jammu Tawi A Cow issued admit card to appear in Entrance BOPEE says mischievous element played prank SRINAGAR, MAY 2 A cow, brown indeed, has got an admit card issued by authorities on her name to write a professional entrance examination next week here and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah is keen on seeing her appear in the paper. In a strange turn of events, the admit card for the entrance examination for Diploma in Polytechnic was issued by Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) in the name of Kachir Gaaw (Brown Cow) who is supposedly daughter of Gura Dand (Red Bull). The cow was allotted a seat at Government Degree College, Bemina, for writing the examination scheduled to be held on May 10. The incident came to light after opposition National Conference spokesman Junaid Azim Mattu uploaded a copy of the admit card on social networking site twitter.com. "The J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations issued this rollnumber slip to a cow after due verification. I have both the Provisional Confirmation Page for applicant Ms 'Kachir Gaw' as well as details of payment she made to BOPEE," Mattu wrote on his account. Mattu claimed that the records about the admit card had been taken off the BOPEE site at the behest of the state government. "However, after an informal heads-up was sent to the government, BOPEE was asked to take the record down from their website this morning. "(Education Minister) Mr. Naeem Akhtar @jkpdp has Contd... on P2.... Sun, May 3, 2015 Mufti promises action against Geelani taken against those involved in such an act," Sayeed told journalists in Ahmedabad, recalling how separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat, who had AHMEDABAD/JAMMU, MAY 2 ammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed on Saturday promised action against those responsible for waving Pakistani flags at yesterday's rally addressed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani even as right-wing organisations held a protest J LC Chairman, Dy Chairman meet Ravi Shankar Prasad NEW DELHI, MAY 2 Chairman and Deputy Chairman of J&K Legislative Council today met Union Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad and appraised him about the problems being faced by the people of Ladakh region on account of non availability of mobile and Communication Towers in remote areas of District Kargil especially in Tsaraks, Randum, Apaiti, Sapi, Matayeen and Karit. Contd... on P2.... deliver or face the music. "Improve work culture and turn over otherwise strict action would be taken against erring officials" Minister warned while inspecting JKSRTC counter at Bus Stand and Corporation's Workshop at Narwal here today. The Minister took serious note of the poorly managed JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: The historic Mughal Road which connects Kashmir with Jammu region through Shopian and Poonch districts has been thrown open for one-way traffic for all types of vehicles from May 3, said Minister for Public Works, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari. The arterial road communication is closed in the winter due to heavy snowfall and used to get reopened in the last week of May every year. He said government extended all possible help to the authorities workshop and lack of proper system for early repair and maintenance of the huge fleet of Buses and Trucks owned by the corporation. Checking the records at Deployment and Commercial section, the Minister took serious note of the practice of engagement of buses and Goods carriers by Contd... on P2.... India relaxes border trade norms with China NEW DELHI, MAY 02: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China, India today relaxed the border trade by raising the transaction value of consignments between the two countries. "For border trade between India and China, the CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) value per consignment is being increased from Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 2,00,000 in case of Nathula, while for Gunji and Namgaya Shipkila, the existing CIF value limit of Rs 25,000 is being enhanced to Rs 1,00,000," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a notification. Traders at the border areas primarily import carpets, readymade garments, blankets, shoes, jackets and quilts and export mostly vegetable oil, rice, processed food, canned food, textiles and copper items. Modi is scheduled to undertake a three-nation tour of China, Mongolia and South Korea this month. China is a major trading partner of India, but New Delhi has serious concerns over widening trade deficit between the two countries. India's trade deficit with China climbed to a whopping USD 37.8 billion last year whereas bilateral trade stood at USD 65.85 billion in 2013-14. India will take up the issue and greater market access for domestic products during the Prime Minister's visit. demanding the pro-pakistan separatist leader's arrest. The Chief Minister also rejected Geelani's demand to curtail the duration of the Amarnath Yatra to 30 days from the planned 59 days and said it will take place as scheduled. "Some people were involved in such activities. Action will be Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh, too, slammed Geelani over his demand to curtail Amarnath Yatra, saying the separatists had become "irrelevant" in the state. Asked whether government was considering action against Geelani after Pakistani flags were waved at his rally yesterday, Singh said, "Law will take its own course. The government is working and police is also working on it. Action will be taken against Mughal road to open on May 03 Kohli pulls up SRTC JAMMU, MAY 2 The Minister for Transport Abdul Gani Kohli today pulled up State Road Transport Corporation management over poor maintenance of its fleet and not up to the mark services. E x p r e s s i n g dissatisfaction over the overall functioning of the corporation, the Minister asked the functionaries to himself raised pro-Pakistan slogans and waved Pakistani flags at a rally attended by Geelani was put behind bars. Contd... on P2.... Separatists 'irrelevant', says Deputy CM JAMMU TAWI, MAY 2 Men of GRP Jammu found a one female child of 3 ½ years age at Railway Station Jammu roaming lonely on 30.04.2015 later handed over to Childline authorities who took care of her. Police team led by Suram Singh, SP Railways Jammu exerted efforts by communicating all corners all over India through e-mail, WhatsApps, telephonic said girl. WhatsAP. Because of this communications and other The photograph of the said police of P/S City Barnala sources to trace the child alongwith details were established contact in the SHO whereabouts of parents of the sent to Patiala/Ambala through Contd... on P2.... SRINAGAR: Police today arrested an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant and recovered arms and ammunition from him in north Kashmir district of Baramulla. Official sources here today said following intelligence information about presence of militants in Baramulla, police raided a particular area in Qazi Hamam of north Kashmir and arrested an alleged LeT militant, identified as Parveed Ahmad Lone. One pistol, four rounds and two hunter knives were recovered from him, they added. Price ` 2/- www.thenorthlines.com, www.epaper.northlines.in Regd. No. JK/306/2014-16 HOISTING OF PAK FLAGS GRP traces parents of lost girl child LeT militant held with pistol Pages - 12 looking after Mughal Road by pressing into service its mechanical engineering department to clear snow from this vital road connectivity. He said this will surely benefit the people of the Jammu regions and the Kashmir valley, especially traders of both the regions. Chief Engineer Mughal Roads, Raman Puri while giving details of the traffic movement on the road said that traffic will be allowed strictly from 10 PM to 04:00 PM in Contd... on P2.... those who have indulged in such activity." "Everything will move forward as per our Common Minimum Programme (CMP). In the coming days nobody would dare to indulge in any anti-national activities in J&K and stringent action would be taken against any such element," he said, dismissing suggestions that the BJP-PDP government was soft on separatists. Meanwhile, rightContd... on P2.... 44 militants killed in Pak air strikes ISLAMABAD: At least 44 militants were today killed in precise aerial strikes by Pakistani forces in the country's volatile tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, where a major military campaign against the Taliban is underway. In Tirah area of Khyber agency, 28 militants were killed in air strikes, the military said. While in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, 16 - mostly foreign militants - were killed, it added. The Tirah Valley, which shares borders with the tribal agencies of Khurram and Orakzai and also with the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, is considered a stronghold of Tehreek-eContd... on P2.... JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: The central government has no plan on resuming talks with the Kashmir separatists, senior BJP sources said and added that the display of anti-India sentiments by the separatists in a number of rallies, including the one in Tral on Friday are said to have motivated the BJP to have no talks with the separatists. The central government has no plans to engage with the Kashmiri separatists, according to senior BJP leaders. The promise of such a process in the common agenda between the BJP and the Peoples Democratic Party, its partner in the Jammu and Kashmir coalition, is for the Chief Minister to implement at the State level, sources said. "The Union government will not engage with the separatists. The Chief Minister has to weigh the options and move forward at the State level, if he wants to," Government circles indicated. The 'Agenda for Alliance,' the common programme of the coalition, had promised to engage with separatist leaders. This was seen as a rethink in the Modi government's position; it had earlier ruled out any role for separatists in its Kashmir policy. However, the anti-India rallies, one held in Srinagar on April 15 and then other at Tral on Friday, where Pakistani flags were waved and pro-Pakistan slogans were shouted, have forced New Delhi to keep the channels of dialogue with Kashmiri separatists shut. BJP sources said that New Delhi was trying to resume the process of dialogue with Islamabad but persistent attempts at interfering in the internal matters of India by Pakistan keeps New Delhi in a fix. Party sources rejected Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif's claim that New Delhi was not reciprocating Islamabad's plea for resumption of talks Contd... on P2.... Will not allow colonies for Pandits: NC SRINAGAR, MAY 2 Opposition National Conference on Saturday said they would oppose separate colonies for Kashmiri Pandits even as they would continue to strive for their return to their native soil in the Valley. "We are against separate clusters for Kashmiri Pandits. We welcome them (to Kashmir), but we will not let the government to create separate colonies for them," NC general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar told reporters during a rally to Nothing new about waving Pakistani flag in Kashmir: NC SRINAGAR, MAY 02: The waving of the Pakistani flag during separatist rallies in Jammu and Kashmir was not a new thing and had also happened in the past, a National Conference leader and former minister said here on Saturday. "Here (Jammu and Kashmir), there are some supporters of Pakistan, some support Azadi (independence) and some prefer India. This goes on. However, if the law has been violated, it is the job of the government to look into it," NC Brow-beating forces New Delhi to shut channels of talks general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar said during a protest rally here against the state government`s new recruitment policy. At a separatist rally led by hardline leader Masrat Alam in Srinagar on April 15, youth had waved Pakistani flags and shouted pro-Pakistan slogans. Alam was arrested on April 17 for sedition and waging war against the state. "We tried our best and they (Kashmiri Pandits) have every right Contd... on P2.... protest the state government's new recruitment policy, in which National Conference activists, led by Sagar and provincial president Kashmir Nasir Aslam Wani, marched from Nawa-i-Subh to Regal Chowk near Lal Chowk. Sagar said National Conference had always supported the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their native places in the Valley. "We have always said that we want them to return to the Valley and settle at their native places along with their Muslim brothers," he said. Sagar called the new recruitment policy an "injustice" to the state's young population. "The new recruitment policy is anti-youth. It is an injustice with the youth of the state where unemployment is a big problem. We demand its immediate roll-back, otherwise we will intensify protests against it and take legal course as well," he said. Contd... on P2.... 'Masarat received 50 calls from Pakistan' SRINAGAR, MAY 2 : Separatist leader Masarat Alam had received 50 calls from Pakistan shortly after he was released from jail on March 7, according to a news report on Saturday. The calls were reportedly made by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants who want to create unrest in the Valley. The Mufti Mohammad Sayeed-led Jammu and Kashmir government and Centre have been informed about the recent developments by the security agencies. The presence of 45-year-old Hurriyat leader was recently seen in a rally held by separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Kashmir Valley where Pakistani flags were raised. He was later detained and then arrested under the public Safety Act and faces jail term for at least two years. Congress lashes Coalition Government on its weak nerves KATHUA, MAY 02: JKPCC Chief Mr. Ghulam Ahmed Mir has lashed out at PDP-BJP coalition for its anti youth policies and said that the proposed recruitment policy will be against the interests of the educated unemployed youth of the state. Addressing a workers' convention of district Kathua, Mr. Mir said that move of the state government regarding the adhoc recruitment policy would open flood gates for favourtism, corruption and uncertainty amongst the youth besides eroding the autonomous institutions like Public Service Commission. He said that instead of further strengthening recruitment institutions, government is trying to byepass these institutions to create scope for favourtism, nepotism and corruption on the cost of meritorious deserving youth. He said that despite opposition by the educated youth and other genuine quarters, the government determined to go ahead with ill-advised policy which speaks of arrogance and real attention behind the ill advised move and the arrogance of the government. Mir said that BJP exploited various emotional issues in Jammu region, especially Article 370, citizenship of West PAK refugees, reservation of seats for POK refugees, issues of border residents and assurance to have chief minister of Jammu region and more particularly to prevent PDP from coming to power. He said that PDP sought votes from Kashmir to keep BJP out from power, besides its agenda of self-rule and other such issues which were totally oppose BJP ideology.He questioned the meeting point of two ideologically and fundamentally opposite forces and describe the present coalition as a unique combination of opportunists and power hungry forces. He said that for the last two months the Contd... on P2.... The NORTHLINES CITY INFO www.thenorthlines.com Tampering with yatra may lead "Mobile is my best friend" staged Baba Biram Shah B'Anniversary celebrated Porter injured 2 JAMMU | SUNDAY | APRIL 03 | 2015 to confrontation : SRS in mine blast inNL CORRESPONDENT Poonch NL CORRESPONDENT grammar asking them to write JAMMU TAWI: Lalded down an essay on "My best Women Welfare Society friend". NL CORRESPONDENT JAMMU TAWI: Reacting strongly against the Hardline (Regd.) staged a nukkad play On checking the copies, Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani's remarks on the annual Amarnath Yatra, State President, Shri Ram Sena (SRS), Rajiv Mahajan threatened to launch a strong agitation against the curtailment of Amarnath Yatra duration. In a statement issued here today, Rajiv Mahajan said the Yatra shall commence from auspicious Jyeshth Purnima, a practice which has been going on for the last several years. Asking that Hurriyat leaders does not entitle to interfere with the affairs of the Amarnath Yatra or its conduct or its dates, Rajiv Mahajan said, "If Muslims can visit their religious places during any time of the year, if Christians can visit their religious places during any time of the year, why can't the Hindus be allowed to visit Amarnath Shrine as per their wish." He also warned that any tampering with holy dates of Amarnath Yatra could lead to a dangerous confrontation. It is pertinent to mention here that Geelani while addressing a public rally in Tral said that the Amaranth Yatra in south Kashmir Himalayas should be restricted to 30 days. He said, "it's a matter of serious concern that such anti-national activities took place in the State and it is totally against the interests of the Nation and people of the State". He also criticized BJP-PDP coalition government for allowing such rally in Srinagar in which Pakistani flags were openly waving and anti-India slogans had been raised. "Mobile is my best friend" to its ongoing Saturday series on today at Janipur here. The play is conceived & written by Rampaul and directed by Naveen Pal. While seeing our young generation is quite openly misusing the mobile device resulting into fatal accidents during rash driving etc. The story is a satire on the present day youth for whom the Mobile phone is the best friend as they do not afford to separate the set from them 24 x 7 - ie while moving, in classes, on dining table, in bathrooms and even while sleeping always plugging in the earphones to their ears. The theme is emerged out of an interaction session between the students and their English teacher while teaching teacher found that almost all the students wrote "Mobile is my best friend" instead of a person as their best friend. The teacher astonished how much they love to their mobile sets and treat as best friend. On asking, every student replied that they get a lot of information and data of different agencies by pressing of button and also we are preparing our notes and assignments on basis of information instantly, which a living person cannot. Those who acted in the played were Rampaul (Writer/Actor/Social Worker & Coordinator to LWWS), Naveen Pal (Actor/ Director), Santosh Bastora, Sonu, Sunil etc. The play was highly appreciated especially the script which created awareness among youths. MENDHAR, MAY 02 : Mendhar (VINOD); NL CORRESPONDENT thronged and paid their threw light on the greatness MENDHAR, MAY 02 : obeisance. The Devotees of Baba ji and delivered the (VINOD); The Birth eulogised the grace of Baba religious discourse. Later Anniversary of Baba Biram Shah was celebrated with fervor at Ward No. 2 wherein a large number of devotees from Mendhar, adjoining Aari, Harani, Mankote, Drana, Poonch and Rajouri BJP demands immediate action against Geelani and sung Bhajan Kirtan. A cake cutting ceremony was also held and devotees prayed for the world peace particularly in the region. The disciple of Baba Biram Shah, seer Ved Vyas Butta Bhandara and Prasad were served to the devotees. Those prominent present were Jagdish Chander, Kamal Kapoor, Ashwani Kapoor, Viswa Mitre, Peyush Sharma etc. (Vinod), May 02: An Army porter was injured in a mine blast along the Line of Control (LoC) near Sabragali area in Balakote sector of Tehsil Mendhar in Poonch district, officials said on Saturday. Mohmmad Bashir, an Army porter, Age 45, was returning from a forward post along LoC, when he stepped on a drifted mine in Mendhar sector of Poonch district last night, triggering a blast, a Defence spokesperson said. He said the injured porter was shifted to Military hospital for treatment. Bajrang Dal protest waving of Pakistani flags NL CORRESPONDENT rooted conspiracy due to JAMMU TAWI : which they want to disturb Thousands of devotees across the State today participated in a congregation for National Integration & Communial Harmony as Sadbhavana Sammelan at M.A. Stadium Jammu. Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj, an eminent exponent of Sadbhawana delivered discourses on spirituality and goodwill. Harsh protests against Geelani for seditious remarks -NL Photo: Surjeet NL CORRESPONDENT attended by a large number the Union and State JAMMU TAWI : of people. The rally led by governments for their Continuing with its campaign for making the govt. accountable and highlighting the grievances of the public, the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) today held a rally in Vijaypur which was Harsh Dev Singh, chairman JKNPP passed through the main Bazars and culminated at the Vijaypur Chowk where it was addressed by senior party leaders. Speaking on the occasion, Harsh Dev Singh lambasted FROM PAGE 1... LC Chairman discussed various issues that needs to be covered including master switching centres facility for Kargil, National Highway under BSNL network from Srinagar to Leh, 3G facility (Network) for Ladakh region especially in Kargil District besides improvement in Broadband speed in whole Ladakh region. The meeting was also attended by the Deputy Chairman who also apprised the Minister about the problems faced by the people of District Rajouri and Poonch especially on Mughal Road and demanded for providing the facility of BSNL Network. Congress present coalition have created numerous controversies and vitiated the atmosphere in the state because of their wrong policies and inherent contradictions. He said that two parties openly admit their ideological and other differences in all important issues but still want to stick to power.Mr. Mir referred to the plight of farmers in the state and elsewhere in the country, said that Modi led Government has adopted its pro-corporate approach and the falsehood on various issues are getting exposed day by day. He said that prices during the past one year of the 'Modi Government' has exposed the hollowness of slogans of 'Achhe Din' of the Modi led government.Addressing the Convention Mr. Sham Lal Sharma-Sr. Vice President PCC lambasted the BJP for total surrender and accused its ministers as being the 'Yes Master' in the coalition government. He said that BJP sold the interests of Jammu region for the sake of getting few ministries in the government and are behaving as mute spectators to the overall situation, which is taking ugly turn especially in Kashmir valley, because of weak policies of the state and centre governments.He said that BJP announced AIIMS for Jammu and later tried to mislead the people on the issue. But now the entire episode is exposed the double standards of BJP leaders, who always claimed to be champion of Jammu region are now shedding their crocodile tears on the issue.Opposing the recruitment policy of the present which is against the interests of youth, Mr. Sharma asked the people especially the youth to act as watch dog on the rights of common people and not allow the BJP to sell the interests of their electorate for sake of power. He said that the Congress will play a pro-active role of protecting interests of people of the state and the nation. He also expressed concern over the neglect of farming community, border residents and other sections whom the BJP always exploited while in opposition.Mr. N. Rigzen Jora in his address lodged his scathing attack on PDP & BJP government for its policies as a result the separatist elements have received encouragement in the state. He said that the peace and normalcy was achieved after great sacrifices by the people and the security forces and the same would not be allowed to be derailed. Referring to proposed recruitment policy Mr. Jora said that it is aimed at depriving the meritorious candidates of their bonofied claims, besides against reserved categories and asked the youth to oppose imbecility and inaction in the face of highly aggressive and anti national outbursts and increased India bashing campaigns launched by the Hurriyat and other Pakistan sponsored lunatics in the Kashmir valley. Condemning the statement of the separatist leader Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani for raising the issue of Shri Amaranth Yatra and curtailing its yatra period to only a month, BJP today asked the government for immediate action against this separatist leader. Addressing a press conference BJP Spokespersons, Sunil Sethi and Balbir Ram Rattan said that the separatist leaders like Ali Shah Geelani, after having failed to get any public support in Kashmir valley, are now making attempts to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in the valley by interfering in the religious issues like Shri Amarnath Yatra to remain in limelight. He said that the separatists are raising the issue of Shri Amarnath Yatra under a deep the same tooth and nail.Smt. Kanta Bhan in her address asked the Congress workers especially the women to come forward and strengthen the Congress party which has always taken care of the interests of weaker sections and poor population. She said it is because of Congress policies that women have got representation in the democratic system like Panchayat, Local Bodies and a space in the political system.Earlier, Mr. Subash Gupta-President DCC Kathua in his welcome address referred to the various difficulties of people of different areas of Kathua district especially the farmers and border residents. He said that farmers are facing great hardships as their crops have been totally destroyed in recent unseasonal rains, the plight of border residents who have become victims of militant attack and cross border firing, are living in a atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. The convention was organized by District Congress Committee Kathua under the Presidentship of Subash Gupta which was attended by Sham Lal Sharma-Sr. Vice President PCC, N. Rigzin Jora-leader CLP, Smt. Kanta Bhan-Vice President PCC, Manohar Lal Sharam-General Secretary PCC, Rajnesh Sharma-Co-Treasurer PCC, Girdhari Lal Chalotra, Babu Singh, Balbir Singh, Smt. Indu PawarPresident Mahila Congress, Pranav Shagotra-President PYC, Smt. Anuradha Andotra, Pawan Raina, Pankaj Dogra, Manjit Singh Jatt, Naresh Sharma, Jagdish Sapolia, S. Manohar Singh, Jagdish Dogra, Nirdosh Sharma, Sardar Khan, Sohan Lal, Dr. Narinder Vaid, Rattan Chand, Pankaj Basotra, Kewal Krishan Khajuria, Rajiv Gupta, Vinay Sharma, Ajat Shatru, Inayat Parvez, Jugal Kishore Bali, Narinder Khajuria, S.P.Chandial, Mohinder Singh and Capt. Tara Chand Sharma. 44Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups. Nothing to return to their land. But we will oppose the RSS agenda of creating separate colonies for them," he said, referring to recent news that the government was proposing the creation of a separate township for Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley. Kohli the corporation. He asked the management to stop this practice at the earliest and put their own vehicles to full use to save the corporation from turning defunct. He said the Government was keen to see this corporation flourishing by earning good revenue and providing efficient services to the commuters in different parts of the state. He asked the Management to draw a proper schedule for its buses so that before leaving the station these are booked full to the capacity like private transporters do. The Minister was accompanied by MD JKSRTC J. S. Tandon, General Manager JKSRTC R. S. Jamwal, RTO Jammu Ashwani Khajuria, other senior functionaries of JKSRTC and Transport Department GRP GRP Jammu and informed that one missing report of the said child stands lodged in their Police Station on the communal harmony in the state. But BJP will never allow succeed their game plan. He said the decision about the duration of Shri Amarnath Yatra is taken by the Shri Amarnath Yatra Shrine Board, which is an autonomous body and no one has any right to interfere in this religious issue, with which the sentiments of crores of people are connected directly. While replying a query about holding the anti-India rally and waving of Pakistani flags in a rally at Tral in Kashmir valley, he said that there is no difference between Masarat Alam and Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani, both are the separatist leaders and want to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in the valley by organizing such type of events. NL CORRESPONDENT Kumar, held protest against in Tral belt of South Kashmir JAMMU TAWI: VHP and Geelani outdoors the Press Club yesterday and state authorities Bajrang Dal on Saturday protested against the waving of Pakistani flags throughout a rally by separatists in South Kashmir and demanded the arrest of Hurriyat chief Syed Ali Shah Geelani. Over hundreds of activists of VHP and Bajrang Dal led by Bajrang Dal convenor Rakesh 30.04.2015. On this a special team of Barnala City Police reported P/S GRP Jammu, accompanied by one Harish Kumar S/O Prem Kumar R/O Jhande Walas Road Barnala Punjab. I/C Childline was accordingly informed of the same who also reported at P/S GRP Jammu alongwith child. The facts were verified by SHO P/S GRP Jammu in presence of I/C child Line Jammu and Police party of Barnala Punjab where it surfaced that Harish Kumar S/O Prem Kumar R/o Jhande Walas Road Barnala is the actual guardian of the said Girl Child namely Chanchal. Because of the efforts of the GRP, the meeting of the said aligned with her parents become possible. Mughal view of frost conditions and shooting stones in higher reaches of the road. He said on May 03, 04, 06, 08 and 11 May, the traffic will ply from Jammu to Srinagar while on May 05, 07, 10 and 12, the traffic will be allowed to ply from Srinagar to Jammu. Will He, however, dismissed the controversy over the presence of Pakistan's flags at a rally led by hardline Hurriyat chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani at Tral in south Kashmir on Friday as "no big deal". "Such flags have been hoisted before this as well. There are people who like Pakistan, there are people who want freedom and they do such things. It is not such a big deal." he said. Brow saying that Islamabad has been creating difficulties for New Delhi for reopening the channels of dialogue. In this connection the party sources referred to Islamabad's comments on India's rehabilitation plan of Kashmiri Pandits. Party sources said that if Islamabad wants the channels of talks to be reopened Pakistan should shut all arms training camps for militants and stop providing any assistance to militants in infiltrating into Jammu and Kashmir. Mufti "When Masarat Alam was released, he had already spent five years under PSA (Public Safety Act). Then, I myself saw him with Pakistani flag. We then took immediate action (against Alam, who was again arrested)," Sayeed, who is on a visit to Gujarat to promote tourism in his state, said, adding "law will take its course". At the April 15 rally Pakistani flags were waved by Geelani's supporters which led to filing of case against him, his close aide Masarat Alam Bhat and others on sedition and other charges. Bhat was arrested the next day and booked under the stringent Public Safety Act a week later. At yesterday's rally, the first by him at militancy-hit Tral in south Kashmir, Geelani's had demanded restricting the Amarnath Yatra to 30 days keeping in mind the safety of pilgrims and protection of environment. His supporters had chanted pro-Pakistan slogans and waved that country's national flag. here within the metropolis. Raising anti-authorities and anti-Geelani slogans, they burnt his effigy and demanded his arrest together with others on sedation fees. Addressing the protestors, Rakesh Kumar said, "We are demanding the arrest of Geelani and others for waving Pakistani flags at a public rally ought to take swift motion against them."The rally held yesterday in Tral in South Kashmir, which was the primary in seven years by the separatist chief within the militancy-infested township, witnessed professionalPakistan sloganeering and waving of Pakistani flags. The Mufti insisted that the yatra will be held as scheduled as "people of Jammu and Kashmir are in its favour". The Chief Minister appeared to share the view of Geelani against creating exclusive townships for Kashmiri Pandits who wanted to return to the Valley when he spoke about the "culture of living together". "They are part of our culture, a culture of living together. They had to leave (the Valley) in an atmosphere of militancy in 1990. In the past, we attempted to bring them back but did not succeed in our efforts," Sayeed said. Sayeed did not take a question about Pakistan's stand that creation of "dedicated" townships for Pandits will change the demography of the state and will be in violation of the UN resolutions. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had introduced a transparency model devoid of red-tapism since coming to power at the Centre. He also said people were waiting for 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas', Modi's famous slogan, to translate into reality, but it was going to be a "long race". "Narendra Modi made Gujarat a model. I have sent my bureaucrats here to see the systems in panchayats. The system will work when it is transparent, corruption-free and if there is no red-tapism in it. System works with singlewindow system," said Sayeed here, who is on a visit to the state. "But India is a big country. There are so many people here; diversity is the essence of India. Unity in diversity. People here have elected him for three or four times (as Gujarat CM)…Modi gave the slogan 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas' (support to all, development of all). Separatists wing Hindu outfits VHP and Bajrang Dal held a demonstration in Jammu to demand the arrest of Geelani. Asome Cow explaining to do. New benchmark of progress in Education Sector under him - COWS getting roll no slips?" Mattu added. Former Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah also commented on Mattu's post saying "Brilliant. I wish Kachir Gaaw had turned up for the examination." Controller Examinations of BOPEE, Farooq Ahmad Mir said there was not much the authorities could do to prevent people from playing such pranks. "All the applications are now made online. There is an image recognition software, which does not differentiate between a human face and an animal picture. Someone has played a prank," Mir said. Asked about his signature on the admit card issued to the cow, Mir said "I do not sign the admit cards in person. This is a system generated signature and comes by default," he said. Mir, however, said BOPEE will file a complaint against the prankster. "We will track down the IP address of the person who has played this prank," he added. Printer, Publisher & Proprietor Neelam Singh Gill. Published from Gurudwara Sunder Singh Road, Jammu-180001 and Printed at Northlines Offset Printers & Publishers, Jeewan Nagar, Digiana, Jammu. Phone Editorial : 2574109 Telefax : 2548103. Advertisements: 9858183354; RNI No. 69574/98 e-mail:-< [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] > Visit www.thenorthlines.com, http://www.northlines.in. Epaper: www.epaper.thenorthlines.com the NORTHLINES Jammu 3 JAMMU JAMMU | SUNDAY MAY 03, 2014 ‘Khir Bhawani Yatra’ from May 25 JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: The historic annual "Khir Bhawani Yatra" shall leave from Jammu on May 25, 2015 to Tulamulla, Ganderbal in Kashmir and shall be back by May 28, 2015. A decision in this regard was taken during a a joint meeting of Jagti Tenement Committee and Soan Kashmir Front (SKF), J&K, which was held here today under the presidentship of Shadi Lal Pandita, its president and was attended by the office bearers and members. During the course of meeting, discussions were held in connection with the annual Khir Bhawani Yatra (Tulamulla, Ganderbal, Kashmir) on the eve of Zeshtha Ashtami falling on 26th of May, 2015, wherein thousands of yatries are likely to participate from Jammu as well as from across the country.While addressing the meeting, Pandita demanded free bus services for the Yatries as per past practices for to and fro journey to Khir Bhawani Temple in Tulamulla, Ganderbal, Kashmir. A demand has been made to the Government for according necessary permissions to the interested bus owners / drivers for plying buses from Jammu to Khir Bhawani, Kashmir and vice versa for facilitating the Yatries and devotees for their smooth visit in connection with celebrations of "Zeshtha Ashtami". The members demanded that since separatists were hell bent upon to create disturbances during Khir Bhawani Yatra as well as Shri Amarnath Yatra, as such necessary security arrangements are required to be made prior to commencement of these Yatras till culmination for ensuring safety and security of the devotees and pilgrims. It has further been said that the separatists have been active in subversive activities and have been waving Pakistani flags during protests which has raised a sense of insecurity amongst the Kashmiri Pandit employees serving in valley and residing in Private as well as composite transit accommodations at different places. A demand has been made to the government for ensuring proper security and safety of these Kashmiri Pandit employees in Kashmir valley. Pandita also appealed the Congress president and DBN tiny tots takes out awareness rally JAMMU TAWI, MAY 2: In order to create awareness about ''Swachh Bharat '' the tiny tots of DBN Vidya Mandir Amarvilla took out a rally in Bagh - e - Bahu and its surroundings. The kids supporting chest Countrymade liquor recovered JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: On specific information, Police Party of Police Station Bishnah, under the supervision of S.H.O Police Station Bishnah Raided on a field belonging to Lok Chand S/o Chaman Lal R/o Chack Murar Bishnah and recovered 10 Litres Desi wine. The said accused was arrested by police on the Spot along with Liquor. In this regard a case Fir No. 57/15 U/S 48-A Excise Act stands registered and investigation of case is going on. Yudhvir takes up traffic woes to IG Traffic JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: BJP leader Yudhvir Sethi along with representatives of old city business associations today called on Inspector General of Police, Traffic J.P. Singh. On the occasion a joint memorandum about traffic issues of city was submitted. DIG Ashkoor A Wani, SP Mohan Lal and other officers of traffic police were present on the occasion. President, Raj Tilak Road Traders Association Ramesh Mahajan, President, Shalimar Road Traders Association Pardeep Sharma, President, Jain Bazaar Traders Association Arun Sethi, Pacca Danga Traders Association Harish Gupta, and General Secretary Old Hospital Road Joginder Mahajan were part of the delegation who presented the memorandum. Detailing the problems faced by people due to traffic congestion, Yudhvir said being hub of business activities the old city area is vulnerable to traffic jamming and systematic traffic management is need of the hour. The deputation put forth suggestions for easing traffic problem in the old city area. The suggestions include, controlled four wheeler movement in the area, mechanism for speed restrictions near schools and temples, augmenting traffic management mechanism and special traffic squads for most vulnerable points of Jain Bazaar lane, Kachalu Wali Gali Kachi Chowni, Parade to Purani Mandi lane, Mahalakshmi Mandir to Chowk Chabutra lane, Shalamar to City Chowk lane Chowk Chabutra to Jain bazaar and link road. BSNL faces protest for poor services Jammu: The activists of National Secular Forum (NSF) today held strong demonstration in Campus against the BSNL for its poor mobile/ internet services in the Jammu city. The protesting NSF activists raised slogans against the Chief General Manager (CGM). They asked the BSNL authorities to improve the mobile and internet services.NSF General Secretary Narinder Singh led the protesters. He categorically asked the BSNL CGM not to test the patience of Jammu people. He said, "The mobile services of BSNL have touched a new low. Sometimes it is poor connectivity that harasses the mobile users and sometime it is the misconnectivity that irritates people."Stressing on the issue, Singh mentioned that students of Jammu University in particular are suffering lot because of poor network of BSNL .Even though there has been increase in the bill payments; there is no improvement in the services provided by BSNL, a government of India undertaking. Singh further mentioned that most of the rural areas are uncovered by BSNL network which creates problems among the people in general who need to communicate to their BSNL numbers. banners went around the area requesting the visitors & tourists to make use of just bins & dump the waste material, garbage etc at the dumping place and not to throw it everywhere. Earlier the rally was flapped of by the principal Dr. Baljeet singh who advised the students to keep their homes & surroundings neat & clean. The students started the drive with cleaning of their school premises and the surroundings. He said that school will continue such drives on weekly basis to make jammu a clear city. other political parties to come forward against separatists and anti-national elements and help raising of composite township for rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit community in safe and secure place in the Kashmir valley. Among those present in the meeting included Rajiner Dhar, Inder Labroo, Rattan Lal Bhat, Ramesh Bhat, Vijay Pandita, S. L. Kar, Hari Krishan, Mithen Pandita, M. L. Piaray Lal Pandita, P. L. Bhat, Ramnath Pandita, C. L. Pandita, M. L. Akhoon, Sanjay Pandita and others. Tiger Division holds Medical Camp at Chuwadhi JAMMU TAWI, MAY 2 Shivalik Brigade, under the aegis of Tiger Division organized a Medical Camp at Chuwadhi Area as part of their Human Assistance Programme today. The Camp was inaugurated by Brig Rajiv Gadihoke Commander, Shivalik Brigade who assured the locals of unconditional and constant support of the Army. A medical team comprising of two doctors provided the much needed specialized medical cover to the women, children and elderly people during the camp.Necessary arrangements for various types of medicines, medical equipment and facilities for examination of patients were made. During the camp, a total of 318 patients treated to which included 82 ladies, 173 men and 63 children. DGP on inspection spree visits PCR JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: Director General of Police (DGP), K Rajendra Kumar today visited Police Control Room Jammu (PCR) and took stock of the working of different sections there. He inspected different working units including communication network and CCTNS monitoring. Rajendra during his inspection enquired about the working of dial 100 and the response of concerned officers. He asked for coordinated efforts among the agencies to make the communication network more fruitful. Stressing for quick response on the enquiries and complaints received from the people, the DGP said that PCR being a coor- Natrang organised Cartooning Workshop JAMMU, MAY 2 Natrang organised the first ever Cartooning workshop for its Children's Weekend club here today at Natrang Studio Theatre, Jammu. The workshop was con- VHP flays Geelani's statement on Amarnath Yatra JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Jammu & Kashmir Unit, has strongly objected the views expressed by pro-Pakistan and Islamist fundamentalist leader, Ali Shah Geelani over the duration of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, where he had suggested restricting the holy yatra to 30 days, which is totally unacceptable and amounts to interference in Hindu religious activities. "There was never ever any time restriction for embarking on the pilgrimage. Since summer months attract more rush of the pilgrims; thus from last few years, administratively, the Holy Yatra is declared open for the season after the snow melt enroute on the auspicious day of Jyeshtha Purnima and Chhari Pujan is performed on Shravan Purnima (i.e., after about two months) every year at the Holy Cave," the VHP statement said, adding, "There is no restriction in Hindu religion on performing pilgrimage during any time of the year. History is quite clear about performance of Holy pilgrimage by Hindu devotees throughout the year." "It is worth mentioning here that when preparations to handle rush of pilgrims to Kashmir have begun, Pakistan tried to poke its nose over return of Kashmiri Hindus to Kashmir; and in continuation, Geelani has chosen to speak the same words to pursue Pakistan's nefarious agenda," the statement said, and added, "Demographic change, that Geelani is referring to, infact had happened in Kashmir with exodus of Kashmir Hindus from valley a quarter of century ago in 1989, and is required to be corrected; and no Geelani or his likes shall be allowed to interfere in this process." The VHP is of firm view that Geelani and his separatist aides try to fuel controversies every time before the start of summer Yatra rush in order to create a sense of discomfort to intending Hindu pilgrims; and thus request State Government to take appropriate legal measures to ensure that promoters of anti national agenda are not able to disrupt the pilgrimage, the VHP statement further said. AJKDCM to celebrate Buddha Jayanti on May 4 ZJAMMU: All J&K Dalit Chetna Manch Saturday held press conference regarding celebration of Lord Buddha Jayanti and Vishav Ratan Baba Saheb Dr. BR Ambedkar Jayanti on 4th May 2015 in the premises Guru Nabha Dass Community Hall, Dogra Hall, Jammu from 9.30 am to 12.00 noon. The SC/ST Ministers and MLA's will pay tributes to Lord Buddha and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. While addressing the press conference Sh. Sham Lal Basson, President of Manch disclosed that reservation started throughout country with the adoption of Constitution of India on 26th January 1950 but in Jamm and Kashmir State the reservation started with the issuance of 37GR of 1970 with the scarification of Shaheed Amar Nath Bhagat and great struggle of Dalit leaders like Lt Babu Milkhi Ram, Mahasha Nar Singh and oth- ers. The reservation was not constitutional right in J&K State unlike political reservation. The reservation in service class was given through SRO's. There is no mention of provision of reservation. What is the fun of making reservation Act? If the Govt makes the provision of reservation we will welcome it otherwise SC/ST communities will come on roads and will fight tooth and nail till logical conclusion. Stop playing politics on refugee's issues: Manjit VIJAYPUR, MAY 2 Former Minister and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) General Secretary Manjit Singh condemned State Government for failing to settle refugees. Addressing a monthly meeting of the party workers in Vijaypur, Manjit Singh said that the refugees have been waiting for their settlement and mitigation of their issues which have been pending since decades. It was hoped with the BJP ruled Jammu Kashmir and India that they will fulfill their demands soon after coming to power but this did not happen.He said that the package which was sent by then Congress Government in State has also been delayed."Refugees settlement and rehabilitation which has been considered as humanitarian issue by the present coalition in the Agenda of Alliance, has been turned playing politics over the issue," the former Minister said. He said that the refugees would come on the roads with regard to their demands, if the BJP Government which is coalition with PDP continues to delay their onetime settlement. Referring to the West Pak Refugee's settle- ment, he said that the BJP has assured them citizenship rights during the election campaigning in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that their rela- dinating agency should ensures liaison among different establishment and units, besides civil administration, to provide better services to the people. The services SMS and TMS need to be utilized properly to keep the people aware about situations round the clock. Rajendra emphasized upon the officers for proper deployment of squads in different areas of the city to keep vigil on the situations and respond accordingly. He said that PCR squads deployed on different routes have been performing well and the people are appreciating their efforts in tackling the situations. The DGP also inspected ongoing constructions in PCR and sought reports about the utilization of these under execution constructions. tives who settled in Punjab and other part of the country have all the rights which an Indian citizen has but in Jammu and Kashmir their struggle has not ended. ducted by prominent cartoonist Chander Shekhar also known as Bunty Cartoonist who has brought Jammu to the National/International limelight through his unique creations of cartoons. He also holds the credit of curating the 1st ever International exhibition of cartoons which was organised both in Jammu and Srinagar under the aegis of Indian Council for Cultural Relations. The focus of today's workshop was to attract the interest of children towards this greatest art of cartooning which can magically enhance the, creativity and imagination of the children. Speaking about the art of cartooning, the Director of Natrang, Padamshree Balwant Thakur said that cartoons have always attracted the child's eye and has been an important part in enhancing a child's imagination. JDS highlights issues confrontiong state JAMMU MAY 2 Janata Dal Secular state president Mast Nath Jogi in press briefing said that AIIMS may be established at Jammu but it would cater medical cover to the people of not only Jammu & Kashmir but Punjab & Himachal as well. IIT Jammu may be opened within vicinity of Jammu city without further delay during the current session. So that students do not suffer. Over 60,000 casual, contractual, Adhoc & consolidate salaried employees have not be regularized even after decades, as a result their future have been spoiled due to no fault of theirs. He said justice demands that those who have served for more than seven years may be regularized without further delay as most of them are from Jammu region. SPOs who are rendering most value-able service in the security along with state police and other security forces at the risk of their lives. JWAM seeks Geelani's arrest JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: The Jammu West Assembly Movement (JWAM) today held anti-Pakistan and antiHurriyat rally in Jammu, where effigies of separatist leaders were burnt amid protests and slogans. JWAM demanded immediate arrest of Hurriyat hardliner, Sayed Ali Shah Geelani and other separatists for holding anti-India procession in the Kashmir valley few days back, where Pakistani flag was taken out and pro-Azadi slogans were raised by the JKLF and Hurriyat Conference in Tral. The protestors also condemned the statement made by Hurriyat leader, Sayed Ali Shah Geelani for threatening to curtail the Amarnath Yatra duration. Addressing the protestors on this occasion, Sunil Dimple, president, JWAM, said the Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and the present BJP-PDP alliance Government was soft on militants and encouraging antiIndia activities in the State. Dimple said that Pakistan Foreign Secretary was provoking and dictating India not to settle Kashmiri Pandits in separate township in Kashmir valley, which is again a violation of the UN resolution. He said that Kashmiris are Indians and the Kashmir is integral part of India, adding, said BJP-PDP government also did not take any action for similar activities against separatist, Asiya Andrabi. He alleged that after the installation of Mufti Mohd Sayeed as Chief Minister, the militancy has again revived in Jammu & Kashmir. He warned the Chief Minister and the PDP "We will not allow withdrawal and weakening of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State and if any move in this regard is made, we will start a statewide agitation". Among those who joined the protest included Harbans Tandon, Sham Saroop, Ravinder Mishra, Mulkh Raj, Sat Pal Sharma, Vijay Khajuria, Rajinder Verma, Vicky, Vipan, Babu, Mukesh, Bansi Lal, Shashi Pal, Sanjay Sethi, Brama Dutt, Rajinder Gandotra and others. The NORTHLINES www.thenorthlines.com Teachers orientation program organised K-Photon Science Club in collaboration with Himalyan Education Club organized Teacher Orientation Program of National Children Science Congress (NCSC) at Government Higher Seconder School (Boys) Kishtwar. The program was presided over by Subash Chander Sharma Zonal Education Officer Kishtwar whereas Mehboob Ahmed Qazi Master DIET Kishtwar was guest of honor and Dr. Ashaq Hussain Science communicator was the main resource person of the occasion. Earlier in his welcome address, Arshad Hussain Dev Coordinator K-Photon Science Club Kishtwar highlighted the need of science and scientific temperament in the present time among students, teachers and hence the common masses. Dr. Ashiq Hussain said that NCSC is targeted to spread the concept of the method of science among the children through their project activities adopting the principle of 'Learning through doing 'across India since 1993 but we are far behind in this mega event as compared to other states of India. He said that this program is catalyzed and supported by National Council for Science and Technological Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and is implemented by different Govt. and non government organizations across India. During the programme about 60 teachers and 90 students drawn from different schools of District Kishtwar were given first hand orientation of the focal theme for the 2015, Understanding Weather and Climate with six different sub-themes. Later on some ex-child scientists who had represented District Kishtwar at State and National Level during NCSC - 2014 were facilitated by the dignitaries present on the occasion. S C Sharma, ZEO Kishtwar lauded the efforts of Arshad Hussain Coordinator, K-Photon Science club and Dr. Ashaq Hussain for working in uplifting the science, scientific temperament and there by the standard of education among the students and teachers of District Kishtwar. Green felling goes on unabated W Mohd Majid Malik Doda, May 2 HILE the hectic campaigns are being run to maintain the fast tipping ecological balance of our planet, loot of green gold continues unabated in Dhara Tashnal area under Doda Forest Division of Chenab circle as trees including Deodar were found lying on the ground inside the Compartment No. 52, thereby not only causing damage to the environment but also to the State exchequer. While talking to this media person, the locals informed that there is a nexus between some Forest officials and Violators challaned Katra: As a sequel to checking drive against traffic violations, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) Reasi under the supervision of ARTO Reasi-Rajesh Gupta today conducted intensive checking of vehicles on Katra-Reasi road. About 10 vehicles were challaned for various offences under the relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act. A tractor was seized at Naun Devian, besides five mobiles and tape recorders were also seized. The tape recorders were on the spot destroyed by the officials of MVD. During the drive, ARTO informed the people about their duties while traveling and said that it was also the prime duty of the common citizen to raise his voice against the overloading and use of mobile phones by the drivers at the time of driving. He also issued stern warning to the drivers of passenger vehicle and urged them to strictly adhere to the traffic rules to avoid any action from the department. He advised the transporters to appoint the drivers for their vehicles after his proper verification. Gupta said that the surprise checking will continue to avoid violation of traffic and Motor Vehicle Rules. MVD Inspector Vikas Shrivats accompanied the ARTO. timber smugglers, who cut the green trees in a well planned manner and supply the timber to influential persons and also to the people living in and around Doda town. The village Dhara Tashnal of Doda, which is near Gundana block, once known for its thick forest and rich wildlife, shows a grim picture and the forests that seemed much dense when looked at a distance, are fast losing their sheen with authorities acting a mute spectator to all this. A visit to the areas lifts several curtains and the inside story is completely different and the "worrisome" scenes of half cut trees and burnt stems is enough to describe the pace Tuition centers run without registration, flout norms Mohd Majid Malik Bhaderwah, May 2 Hundreds of tuition centres, imparting coaching to thousands of students, in Bhaderwah town of Chenab valley are not registered with the education department. As per sources, these tuition centers in Bhaderwah town Appointment orders given Students architects of Ramban, Neelam Kumar Langeh today handed over appointment orders to nine newly appointed Anganwari Workers (AWW) namely Sonika Devi, Kanta Devi, Renu Devi, Saida Banoo, Tahira Akhter, Sarita Devi, Tasleema Bano, Nahida Parveen and Renuka Katoch of ICDS block Ramban at ICDS office Maitra. Speaking on the occasion, Neelam said that the Government is committed for over all development of Ramban constituency with special emphasis on upliftment of weaker section of society and children, women health care and will leave no stone unturned to provide benefits of welfare schemes of social sector departments to all deserving and needy people of Ramban constituency. He stressed upon the staff of the ICDS Ramban to work with zeal and dedication and serve for the society at their best. He reiterated that government is committed for providing basic facilities to the people at their doorsteps especially in rural and far-flung areas. District Programme Officer Ramban Ashok Pandita, District Social Welfare officer, Varunjeet Singh Charak, CDPO, Ashfaq Khanji officers and officials of other line departments were present on the occasion. nation: Pawan Udhampur, May 2 Saying that students are the architects of Nation and their grooming should be in such a manner so that they could compete and excel at all forums with confidence, Minister of State for Finance and Information Technology, Pawan Gupta asserted that teachers should infuse sense of responsibility among the students. The Minister was speaking at a prize distribution function of General Knowledge competition organized by Lala Shiv Charan Youth Club Udhampur in the premises of Higher Secondary School, Boys Udhampur here today. As many as 350 students of eight schools of the town participated in the contest. Akshita Mahajan of Bhramrishi Shanti Vidya Peet secured first position while Aman Puneet of Dehli Public School and Sonali Mahajan of Army Public School bagged second and third positions respectively. The Minister distributed prizes and certificates of merit among the commendable participants during the programme. While speaking on the occasion, Minister appreciated the efforts of the Club for holding such an encouraging programme. He said that such events provide an opportunity to the budding students and encouraged them to achieve greater excellence in each field. Gupta suggested that such events should be organized regularly to improve and expose the talent of the students. A scintillating cultural programme was also presented by the Dhoom Academy of Dance Udhampur during the progamme. Among others, Chief Education Officer, Bishan Singh, Principal of GHSS, Boys, Sunil Sharma, Chairman, Vice Chairman & members of Lala Shiv Charan Youth Club, Parents, staff and students of various schools were present on the occasion. witnessed mushroom growth in the past couple of years and a majority of them are functioning illegally. These tuition centres face flak due to host of issues, top among them: illegal profiteering, lack of discipline, poor infrastructure and odd timings. Neither are these illegally run centres registered with State's education department nor do they comply with the conditions laid down in J&K Regulation of Private Tuition Rules of 2010. Concerned parents said that the tuition centers have resorted to illegal profiteering eversince they began doing what they termed as business of education. These acts, they allege are being done under the patronage of administration. Sources in Chief Education Officer Bhaderwah, acknowledged that none of the tuition centers running in town have registered their centers with the department. at which the timber smuggling is going on in the area. This heavy smuggling not only is an open loot of green gold but also gives birth to other environment hazards like deforestation, soil erosion and loss of habitat for wild animals that pushes the wild creatures to move towards human population leading to serious issue of man-animal conflict. It may be recalled that there have been regular wild animal attacks in the region, which experts blame on the shrinking forest space for these animals and growing intrusion of humans into animal habitats. The locals said that after cutting the green trees, the NL Correspondent Kishtwar, May 2 With an aim to deliver best of public services to people at their doorsteps, Minister for Social Welfare, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Bali Bhagat distributed about 500 cheques and invoices besides scooters for physically handicapped under various benefit and welfare schemes of Social Welfare Department in meeting hall of DC Office Kishtwar the other day. The cheques and invoices were distributed under National Family Benefit Scheme, National Formation for Communal Harmony, Indra Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, Integrated Social Security Scheme, Indra Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme and Schemes for Physically Handicapped. While speaking on the occasion, Bhagat stressed on the organising awareness camps at each Block level, besides District Social Welfare Officer Kishtwar was directed to conduct surprise visits for ensuring punctuality of anganwadi workers and helpers at anganwadi centres. On ensuring the transparency in the Department, Minister asked the authorities to display the nutrition stock at each anganwadi centre at a conspicuous places. He informed that a comprehensive nutrition procurement policy is in offing in which tendering procedure will be made mandatory for the procurement of nutrition besides the procured material will be tested for quality at multi levels viz Laboratory level, District headquarter and at Anganwadi Centre Level. He also informed that the formalities such death certificate, medical certificate and income certificate for claiming the benefits under Social Welfare Departmental Schemes have been simplified for the convenience of the beneficiaries and the directions in this context have already been issued to all the quarters. Expressing concern over skewed sex ratio in the state particularly in District Kishtwar, the Minister said that "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" scheme have been implemented on pilot basis in six Districts of the state in 1st Phase and appealed to all the Anganwadi workers and Helpers to create awareness among the people about the prevailing evil of discrimination between male and female child. To create a sense of Udhampur, May 2 Several delegations of the residents of Batote, Kud, Chenani and Patnitop submitted memorandums to Bhim Singh, Chief Patron of National Panthers Party. Singh, while informing this, stated that the havoc has been created by the tunnel from Chenani to Nashri Nala (Ramban) on the Highway from Jammu to Srinagar as people have realized that three most important sectors from the tourism point of view shall be the principle victims if Chenani-Ramban Tunnel is built. Singh added that the people including sarpanches, village committees and other members of the civil society called on him and sought his support to save the residents of the area and the future of great tourist resorts of Jammu Pradesh like Sudhmahadev, Patnitop, Batote and other areas which shall completely vanish from the geography of Jammu Pradesh if tunnel is built for the luxury and comfort of a few hundred tourists. Singh in his communication to the press said that Patnitop sector has developed in Jammu Pradesh which can match the tourist resorts like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and other places of the Valley. He appreciated the concern expressed by the local areas of Kud, Chenani, Batote and Patnitop and assured to fight for the cause of Jammu Pradesh. Singh demanded that Chenani Tunnel project should be abandoned immediately and four lane between Banihal and Udhampur should be made first priority. rupees 4500 per month", Saroori alleged Saroori also urged Chief Minister to solve the genuine demands of HR Workers in PHE department, CPW, RET'S, EV'S workers working in education department, NYC workers, VDC'S members, SPO'S, Asha Abdul Wahid Lone, Mohd Iqbal Keen, Tariq Hussain Mintoo, Ravi Shan, Rangeel Singh, Rakesh Kumar, Abdul Wahid Saroori, Shafqat Hussain, Saidullah Ganie, Som Dutt, Om Parkash, Mushtaq Ahmed Hap, Ghulam Qadir Naik, Mohinder Singh Labour class is the back bone of the society and Congress party is committed for their welfare and addressing their genuine issues. This was stated by state Congress Vice president and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori during a function organised by NHPC Employees Union and Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) at NHPC Kishtwar on Friday. Saroori said that May Day is the only commemoration that is celebrated across the world cutting across national frontiers, ethnic, racial, creed, caste, colour divisions and religious prejudices to uphold the unity of the class struggle. "Daily wagers in different departments who are providing water and other services etc to people in far flung and remote areas, are being paid only twice in a year- workers at an earliest. Parihar, employees of NHPC and others Eid or Deepawali-festivals in respect the Chairman INTUC Latief Ahmed Lone, were among the prominent who were daily wagers from Kashmir are being paid Senior Vice President district Kishtwar, present on the auspicious occasion. International workers day celebrated NL Correspondent Doda, May 2 To commemorate the celebration of International labour day a function was organised in Assistant labour commissioner office Doda which witnessed large gathering of workers, prominent citizens and students. Deputy Commissioner Doda Bhupinder Kumar who was the chief guest on the occasion said that workers class plays an important role in the developmental works as they are one who actually work at the basic level and assured that District Administration will work round the clock for safeguarding and protecting their rights. Assistant labour commissioner Doda Tabish Saleem greeted the workers on the occasion and said that this programme is a small gesture to acknowledge the contribution of workers in society. He assured that labour department persons involved in looting of green gold put the tree trunk on fire, which not only pollutes the atmosphere, but also causes threat to the forest area, which is undergoing drought like situation this year due to less rainfall. It is pertinent to mention here that the Forest officersmugglers' nexus galore in many areas of Chenab circle spread over three districts viz Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban is causing lot of damage to the State exchequer, besides, creating environmental hazards in the area. When DFO Doda contacted for his comments, his mobile remained out of reach despite repeated attempts. ‘Chenani Tunnel creates resentment among locals’ Labour class is back bone of society: Saroori says Army conducts drawing competition at Topa JAMMU TAWI, MAY 02: will work tirelessly for enforcement and safeguarding the rights of workers. As a part of SVEEP Programme, Pledge letters were also distributed among the workers in the function besides the workers were apprised about the electoral process. Bali Bhagat distributes cheques, scooters among beneficiaries Kishtwar, May 2 JAMMU | SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 2015 Forest officials-smugglers nexus NL Correspondent Kishtwar, May 2 Ramban: Member Legislative Assembly 4 HILL DISTRICTS responsibility among field Later on a detailed meeting of Kishtwar Yougal Manhas, functionaries of Social Welfare the prominent citizens was representatives of various Department, the Anganwadi convened by the Minister along political parties, religious organizations, social groups, NGO's and prominent citizens of the District were also present. Various demands including the drinking water shortage, uninterrupted power supply, parking facility, maintenance of Batote-Doda-Kishtwar National Highway, Air strip in Kishtwar, Hostels facility for SC and ST Students, Declaration of Kishtwar as a Saffron Village, Construction of SingporaVialoo Tunnel, Regularization of casual labours, drug menace, tourism festival in Kishtwar etc were raised by the participants to which the Minister assured to redress them in time bound manner. He said that this Government is keen to bring the reforms in the Departments and directions have been time and again conveyed for developing creativeness and innovations besides transparency, accountability and performance appraisal will be given top priority. He also appreciated the innovative step of MoS R&B workers and helpers alongwith with Minister of State for R&B and Revenue Sunil Sharma for Minister pledged to perform and Revenue, Sunil Sharma. launching MDAD and their duties honestly and Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar delivering the public services to efficiently. Mohd. Javid Khan, SSP the people at their doorsteps. A drawing and painting competition on the theme Health & Hygiene was organised by the Army on 02 May 2015 at village Topa of Rajouri district. The event was organised by Rashtriya Riffles Battalion Para of Romeo Force with an aim to enhance personality development, induce healthy competitive spirit and sense of creativity among school going children of border areas. A total of 60 children and 05 teachers from Govt Middle School Baisaili, Govt middle School Tathyali, Govt primary School Mithidhara and Govt High School Bagla participated in the competition. Students were seen taking active interest in the competition and were full of enthusiasm to showcase their talent. The beautiful and creative drawings made the event even more colourful. The ideas expressed by the students through their drawing showed the increase in awareness levels among them about health and hygiene. After the events, there was a screening of a movie. Lunch was also organised for all participants. At the conclusion of the event, attractive prizes were given to the children who performed well in the competition. Chenani Tunnel creates resentment among locals UDHAMPUR, MAY 2 Several delegations of the residents of Batote, Kud, Chenani and Patnitop submitted memorandums to Bhim Singh, Chief Patron of National Panthers Party. Singh, while informing this, stated that the havoc has been created by the tunnel from Chenani to Nashri Nala (Ramban) on the Highway from Jammu to Srinagar as people have realized that three most important sectors from the tourism point of view shall be the principle victims if Chenani-Ramban Tunnel is built. Singh added that the people including sarpanches, village committees and other members of the civil society called on him and sought his support to save the residents of the area and the future of great tourist resorts of Jammu Pradesh like Sudhmahadev, Patnitop, Batote and other areas which shall completely vanish from the geography of Jammu Pradesh if tunnel is built for the luxury and comfort of a few hundred tourists.Singh in his communication to the press said that Patnitop sector has developed in Jammu Pradesh which can match the tourist resorts like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and other places of the Valley. He appreciated the concern expressed by the local areas of Kud, Chenani, Batote and Patnitop and assured to fight for the cause of Jammu Pradesh. Prof.Bhim Singh also met members of 13 families of Sugetar village in Chenani tehsil whose land and residential houses collapsed during the unprecedented rain last week. He demanded immediate relief for the families who have lost their houses and land. He said the need to be rehabilitated without delay. Show no leniency to Separatists: Jasrotia to Govt Jammu Tawi: Raising the flag of Pakistan in Indian soil is outrageous. Such flag bearers are obviously agent provocateurs and should be dealt with sternly as traitors. Their place is nothing but jail and they should never be allowed out and mix with other law abiding citizens and mislead them into ungrateful acts. This was the reaction of BJP State General Secretary and MLA Kathua, Rajiv Jasrotia over waving of Pak flags during Geelani's rally in Tral. No government can tolerate a situation in which some people, however numerically insignificant they may be, wave the Pakistani flag and raise pro-Pakistan slogans. Their action can only be described as traitorous, Jasrotia maintained. Since prevention is better than cure, the preventive steps being taken by the government need to be welcomed. Student died, fell down in moving school bus UDHAMPUR MAY 2: One student was died when a fell down from a moving school bus near Chack Morh in Udhampur. According to the sources a school bus of Modern Academy Rehambal bearing registration number JK14C4589 on way from rehambal to chack in Meantime chack morh Fell down a 9th class student of Modern Academy Rehambal Danish Kumar Sharma (15) son of Mohan Lal of Padanoo Udhampur District. Local People took the injured student to District Hospital Udhampur. Meanwhile doctors declared him bread died. Rehambal Police registered the case and investigation starts. Meanwhile a former SPO identified as Subash Chander (35) son of Isher Dass of village Sarad dead body found in sarad nallah in Friday under mysterious circumstances. Late night Chenani police has registered a case under section 302 RPC Against namely Balvir Chand son of Prshotam Chand of Sarad a application of Pritam Chand brother of Subash Chand . The NORTHLINES www.thenorthlines.com PDP Labour wing observes May Day Kathua, May 02: PDP's leaders of Labor wing has celebrated 1st May as Labour Day and urged the state coalition government to address the various issues of workers of both organized and unorganized sectors on priority. The day was celebrated under the leadership of Jagjit Singh "Jagga" district president of labour wing of PDP at Kathua. Senior PDP leader Vinod Gupta accompanied by Davinder Chalotra, and Puran Singh was mainly present on the occasion. On the occasion, a tea stall was also opened especially to conduct the discussion with sip of tea about the problems being faced by the workers of all sections across the country. While speaking on the occasion District president of PDP's labour wing Jagjit Singh Jagga and senior PDP leader Vinod Gupta urged the state as well and union government to declare a national holiday on "May Day" on 1st of may in honor of the martyrs of this day. VHP Kathua flays Kashmiri Separatists 5 KATHUA Rajbagh residents protest against poor roads Kathua 2 May: Expressing resentment over the bad condition of various road links of Rajbagh, the residents today urged the d i s t r i c t administration to step in for ending their woes. "Despite being adjacent Border area and district commissioners head office, the area has been facing neglected by the district administration and R&B department", the locals told Northline. From Rajbagh various link roads are connected to large number of villages of uppers sides of National Highway and lower sides of NH which falls in border area. But most of them are without proper and adequate link roads. A delegation of locals said they are suffering immensely for want of a proper various road links with daily commuters and vehicle owners bearing the brunt the most. "Improper drainage is adding to our miseries and one can hardly walk on these roads. We urged the authorities to take immediate congnizance of the bad condition of these link roads, said Surinder Singh, Yash Paul, Satnam Singh, Gurmit Singh, Ram Lal and Tarsem Chand locals. "Our area becomes inaccessible as soon as rain showers come down. The DDC should personally visit the area and inspect the condition of the road", they demanded. People lamented that the children and senior citizens are the worst sufferers of the bad road condition. JAMMU | SUNDAY| MAY 3 | 2015 Eco-Adventures participates in Basohli Mela Kathua 2 May;:- EcoAdventures- a premier adventure promotion body of J&K has participated in Basohli Mela to promote the spirit of Adventure tourism in the area. As per a press release, the President of EcoAdventures - Mr. Gurjit Singh told that his organisation wants to promote adventure tourism in Basohli & adjoining areas. In this regard, he has already discussed with Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Chief Executive Officer of Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority. Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Chief Executive Officer, Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority told that Bani, Sarthal, Machedi & Basohli areas of District Kathua has immense potential for adventure sports & Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority purposes to take help of private players like Eco- Adventure & others in this regard so that the adventure tourism is introduced & promoted in these areas. He appreciated the gesture of Ecoadventures of participation in the Basohli Heritage & Health Mega Mela. He visited Hot Air Baloon point of the Adventure Body alongwith B.R Sharma, Asstt. Director, Planning, Kamal Kishore Darora, XEN Lakhanpur Sarthal Dev. Authority, Ajay Verma, Asstt. Controller, Legal Metrology, Chief Agriculture Officer Vipan Sambyal, Murari Lal, Agriculture Extension officer, Ranjit Singh J.E, Akhter Hussain Draftsman, Shamas Din Senior Assistant, Subash Singh S.O and Atul Kumar of Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority. Jagdish Raj, Sanjeev Dhir- Aerial Adventure Sports Expert, Jatin. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PWD (R&B) CONST. DIV. NO. III JAMMU IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS (ADDL MUNSIFF) SAMBA Kathua, 2 May: VHP District Kathua has criticized Geelani's remark over the restriction of Amarnath Yatara for thirty day and VHP demanded immediate action against Geelani. After making remarks by Geelani VHP Kathua under the leadership of its district president Karan Singh Jamwal held a massive protest demonstration and shouted the slogans against Geelani. While condemning the statement of separatist leader Sayeed Ali Shah Geelani for raising the issue of Shri Amarnath Yatra and curtailing its yatra period to only a month, VHP district president Karan Singh today asked the government for immediate action against the Geelani and snub all those who are endeavoring to create the communal tension in the J&K State. He said that the separatist leader Geelani after having failed to get any public support in Kashmir valley is now making attempts to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in not only valley but also in Jammu by interfering in the religious issues like Shri Amarnath Yatra to remain in lime light. NOTICE I, Kartar Chand S/o Gian Chand R/o Ward no. 5 Tehsil and District Kathua have purchased Maruti alto LXI Bearing Registration JK08A-7461 from Davinder Saini s/o Ram Krishan Saini R/o Ward no. 2 Tehsil & District Kathua. Now I am applying for transfer of the said Vehicle. Objection if any, may be conveyed to R.T.O Lakhanpur within seven days from the date of publication of this notice. IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS (ADDL MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present : Madhu (KCS Judicial) Present : Madhu (KCS Judicial) Hasan Din S/o Alam Hussain r/o Rakh Brotian,Tehsil Vijaypur Distt. Samba. V/S S.H.O. Police Vijaypur In the matter of Application for Registration of birth/death of:Hasan Din (M) D.O.B.10-02-1990 at home Father's Name : Alam Hussain Mother's Name: Balo Bibi NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of birth of above mentioned child r/o Rakh Brotian Tehsil Vijaypur Distt. Samba in Police Station, Vijaypur and through the medium of this publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 2nd day of May 2015. Addl. Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) In the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kathua Sapna Devi w/o Kuldeep Singh R/o Village Fafal, Tehsil and District, Kathua 1. 2. Petitioner… Vs Cheif Medical Officer, Kathua. Station House Officer, Police Station, Kathua. In the matter of;- Respondent/s… Rajinder Singh S/o Sh. Swarn Singh r/o Gagore,Tehsil & Petition u/s 13 of registration of birth and death act, seeking Distt. Samba. direction to the respondents (s) to enter the date of birth particular V/S of the petitioner/petitioners child / children namely Krish Rajput S.H.O. Police Vijaypur who was born on 14.8.2010 at village fafal.Tehsil and District In the matter of Kathua . Application for Registration of birth/death of:PROCLAMATION Krishna Jammoria D.O.B.11-08-2011 at home Whereas the petitioner has filed above titled petition in this Raawiya Jammoria D.O.B.21-02-2014 at home court for issuing direction to responding regarding registration of Father's Name : Sh. Rajinder Singh date of birth particulars of the Krish Rajput born on 14.8.2010 Mother's Name: Smt. Rajni Devi village Fafal. Tehsil and District Kathua and through the medium of this proclamation, general public at is here by informed that if Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration any person has any objection to the same, in that event of birth of above mentioned children r/o Gagore, Tehsil & Distt. he/she/they/file objections before this court on or before 6-5Samba in Police Station, Vijaypur and through the medium of this 2015,failing which appropriate order shall be passed. Take notice publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are that in case the date fixed is declared holidays, the matter shall be informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of taken in the next working day. aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their By order of the Court. objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication Sd/of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Chief Judicial Magistrate, Given under my hand and seal of this court today 24th day of Kathua April 2015. NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Addl. Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS (ADDL MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present : Madhu (KCS Judicial) Dalip Singh S/o Sh. Bhag Raj r/o Chak Salarian,Tehsil & Distt. Samba. V/S S.H.O. Police Ramgarh In the matter of Application for Registration of birth/death of:Diksha Choudhary (Female) D.O.B.10-04-2010 at home Mohit Singh (male) D.O.B.30-08-2008 at home Father's Name : Sh. Dalip Singh Mother's Name: Smt. Poonam Choudhary NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of birth of above mentioned children r/o Chak Salarian, Tehsil & Distt. Samba in Police Station, Ramgarh and through the medium of this publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 2nd day of May 2015. Addl. Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) In the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kathua Sapna Devi w/o Kuldeep Singh R/o Village Fafal, Tehsil and District, Kathua 1. 2. Petitioner… Vs Cheif Medical Officer, Kathua. Station house Officer, Police Station, Kathua. Respondent/s… In the matter of;- Petition u/s 13 of registration of birth and death act, seeking direction to the respondents (s) to enter the date of birth particular of the petitioner/petitioners child /children namely Sunakshi Rajput who was born on 15.8.2012 at village Fafal, Tehsil and District Kathua . PROCLAMATION where the petitioner has filed above titled petition in this court for issuing direction to responding regarding registration of date of birth particulars of the Sunakshi Rajput born on 15.8.2012 village Fafal, Tehsil and District Kathua and through the medium of this proclamation, general public at is hereby informed that if any person has any objection to the same, in that event he/she/they/file objections before this court on or before 6-52015, failing which appropriate order shall be passed. Take notice that in case the date fixed is declared holidays, the matter shall be taken in the next working day. By order of the Court. Sd/Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kathua DIP/J-820 Sd/ (Er. Rajan Mengi) Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Const. Div. No. III Jammu The NORTHLINES www.thenorthlines.com Freedom with responsibilit y! Many governments, fearful of this lack of control, are trying hard to restore or fortify barriers to trace, block, target and censor those who offer an alternative view or champion the truth. While checks and balances are required to ensure equity and avoid misuse, it is important to be vigilant about media freedom. Clearly, even among the current media clutter, there are voices and views that never reach us or find space. However, the good news is that new technologies and tools are facilitating free speech and information flows across physical frontiers or national boundaries. They are enabling participation and also throwing up hitherto unheard voices and unseen images-beyond the barriers created by politics, commerce and vested interests. But serious thought is given one finds the journalism is under threat from itself. Our Constitution that gives citizens the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression has been and continues to be stretched to levels its founding fathers possibly didn't plan for. The case of a Delhi schoolteacher, who, following a fake sting operation by a TV channel that reported she was forcing students into prostitution, endured a public beating, social stigma and 10 days in jail, may have been forgotten in the age of short attention spans. But the damage to this innocent schoolteacher and her family's reputation, leave aside the internal scars, could be permanent. The proliferation of social media has brought a new dimension to this problem. The huge number of online trolls could, at one level, be seen as an expression of anger by people who largely choose to abuse anonymously. Face to face, no sane person would dare to speak what many trolls tweet. Some of this abusive behaviour has been adopted by fairly well-known faces. All this is done behind the Constitutional shield called free speech. But neither traditional media like print and TV or new media like internet, social media and their convergence, have unfettered freedom. In many judgments High Courts and Supreme Court, the protection of free speech under Article 19(1)(a) has been almost immediately followed by the phrase of "reasonable restriction" in the subsequent Article 19(2). "This freedom is not absolute and unlimited at all times and under all circumstances but is subject to the restrictions contained in Article 19(2)," said justices AN Sen, ES Venkataramiah and RB Misra in an October 1985 judgement. "Unrestricted freedom of speech and expression which includes the freedom of the press and is wholly free from restraints, amounts to uncontrolled licence which would lead to disorder and anarchy," the judgement ''Express Newspapers Pvt. Ltd. and Others versus Union of India (UOI) and Others' stated. "The freedom of the media is not absolute," said News Broadcasting Standards Authority chairperson Justice RV Raveendran in a discussion on media regulation. "The ability to do good rarely comes without some power to do harm and the free press is no exception to this general rule," said Broadcasting Content Complaints Council chairperson Justice AP Shah. "Freedom comes with responsibility," said Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice Markandey Katju. An article in a newspaper or magazine, a programme on TV, an online blog post, a tweet and so on, are all products of public consumption. Even if it is less than 140 characters on Twitter, for instance, assassinating the character of a person or an institution amounts to defamation. This falls under the 'reasonable restrictions' clause under Article 19(2) as well as Section 499 under the Indian Penal Code. Remember, there is a 'media' in the term 'social media'. A reasonable restriction is different from reasonable criticism. Critiquing government policy, a politician's statements, a company's actions and so on based on and backed by facts is reasonable criticism and must be encouraged in any democracy, and certainly India's --- it's indeed our job and for which we get the protection of Article 19(1)(a). But damaging reputations of citizens, companies, governments, legislative bodies and the judiciary, do not form part of free speech. The 'reasonable restriction' clause will come to life, we will have to deal with and be sensitive to Article 19(2). Right to free speech and expression is a fundamental right that must be protected. But it can't be an unfettered right --- it not an absolute right anywhere in the world. Reporters and editors in general and citizens on social media in particular would do well to engage with and understand the idea of the expression 'reasonable 6 OPIN ION JAMMU | SUNDAY | MAY 3| 2015 The danger behind Pakistan's new swagger evident. This is clear from the body language displayed on television, the utterances of common Pakistanis as well as the handling of its diplomacy. How has this happened and what effect is this likely to have on bilateral relations with India? The first of the reasons for Pakistan's surge in confidence is the three way diplomatic success that it has achieved. From Russia, a nation with which Pakistan could never establish a strong political relationship, Lt Gen Hasnain (retd) there came a helicopter deal for Mi-35 attack nternational analysts have helicopters opening up a been observing Pakistan channel for arms supply which closely to ascertain its has never existed in seventy internal security situation years. and assess the feasibility From the US comes one billion of the predicted implosion dollar support with equipment which could bring a for its counter insurgency catastrophic fallout in the operations (dual use of this for subcontinent. conventional operations is not In the urge to focus on this ruled out) on the western border situation, many may have with Afghanistan. overlooked the positives that This is a boon because Pakistan have flowed Pakistan's way in has hardly demonstrated its full the last few months. intent of comprehensively In the wake of the Peshawar targeting all terrorists and terrorist attack on the army continues its selective focus school, Pakistan's already weak while supporting Punjab-based civil society, military and jihadis linked to Hafiz Sayeed political leadership appeared and his ilk. shaken and there were The paradox is that the $10 immediate steps undertaken million bounty on Sayeed's towards retribution against the head remains live and Pakistan so-called bad jihadi elements. without a step towards enabling Even with its failing confidence that receives the reward of a Pakistan appears to have ridden billion dollars' worth of out the storm and a new weaponry. swagger to its national The high profile visit of China's confidence seems increasingly 'Pakistan may feel emboldened to give an upswing to the proxy war in J&K, having secured a better international consensus on its strategic importance.' 'The raising of Pakistani flags by separatists in J&K is an attempt to win psychological space and more of this can be expected as we go into the summer.' 'Pakistan should remain warned that pushing India on this issue will be dangerous,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd). I President Xi Jinping, earlier postponed due to the agitation in Islamabad, has added a couple of inches to Pakistan's chest, notwithstanding the poor record of implementation of deals and promises made by China. The Sino-Pakistan relationship, often described as 'all weather' and sometimes as 'sweeter than honey and stronger than steel,' is a source of great politicostrategic strength for Pakistan. Besides the $46 billion infrastructure deal under the China Pakistan Economic Corridor, CPEC, programme, China had earlier agreed to provide eight submarines; a total of fifty other agreements in agriculture, education and energy were signed. Xi's aircraft was escorted through Pakistan's airspace by eight JF-17 Thunder jets which Pakistan built with Chinese help. The visit had all the optics right to send home the message that the Sino-Pakistan relationship was an enduring and mutually beneficial one. The CPEC, spoken for long and on which work in patches was already ongoing, will provide China access to the Indian Ocean through its fragile western region which is crying for economic development and where some of China's richest mineral deposits exist. It will also facilitate an adjunct infrastructure to exploit China's stakes in Afghanistan's rich and unexploited mineral belt. The detail is irrelevant because it is suffice to assume that Pakistan's survival as a nation State cannot ever have been more important for China. On the Afghanistan front Pakistan could not have it better. The change of presidency brought Ashraf Ghani to power as against the expected Abdullah Abdullah who as CEO now plays a lesser role. Ghani's perception that without Pakistan there could be no peace in Afghanistan may well be correct, but taking it to the other extreme by treating India as of little significance probably gives Pakistan its required ego boost, notwithstanding his just completed visit to New Delhi. New Regional & National History (General) Books Best Selling Humanities (General) Books For You Readers Choice - Politics & Government (General) Books Ashraf Ghani visited New Delhi a full seven months after his appointment and after he has had his fill of visits to Pakistan, including to the Pakistan army's GHQ to register the Pakistan army's role. Enough reasons for Pakistan's upgraded confidence. The last of the virtual diplomatic coups that Pakistan has pulled off is the red signal it showed its greatest benefactor, Saudi Arabia. In the face of its none too strong economy denying military support to the Saudi-led alliance of Arab nations against the Houthi rebels in Yemen is nothing short of a major surprise. For once Pakistan has displayed its ability to resist looking towards the Arab world although the consequences of this it will have to bear. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and army chief General Raheel Sharif did proceeded to Riyadh to offer support and explanations, but Pakistan's diplomatic stature has probably risen in the eyes of the international community, giving it further confidence. Will the new swagger impact India-Pakistan relations and have an effect on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to China? This must be seen in the light of India's earlier decision to send its new foreign secretary to Islamabad as a part of a SAARC round robin of visits. Perhaps this too added to Pakistan's confidence towards its ability to weather India's diplomatic pressure. Some strategists may not be in agreement with Mr Modi's policy of reversing India's decision so quickly after it had called off foreign secretary talks. I tend to believe that Mr Modi was right for the simple reason that his decision added unpredictability to India's diplomatic discourse and recognised the emerging dynamics of the region where perhaps India could end up more isolated. Pragmatic analysis shows that Pakistan's geo-strategic location is its greatest asset. A key player in the New Great Game in Central Asia and peripheral areas, Pakistan is internationally crucial for three aspects of any modern strategic relationships -- accessibility to the ocean, energy conduits and ideology. Being the realist that our prime minister is, he is bound to appreciate this. It is better to be engaged, even peripherally, than find yourself outside the ambit of international dynamics which are hurtling at speeds faster than can be responded to. Mr Modi has lost nothing by making this engagement and can progressively decrease or increase his outreach. With China it will need to be strongly registered that the infrastructure built in GilgitBaltistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir infringes upon what is considered as our territory.This is the second time such liberty is being taken with territories which are Indian but under Pakistani and Chinese control, the last being the illegal ceding of over 5,000 square km to China by Pakistan. The successful Chinese president's visit to Pakistan should not put our prime minister's visit to China in any jeopardy because the SinoIndian economic relationship is far too significant.However, we need to be clear that Pakistan is not going to allow access to India to take benefit of the emerging New Silk Route connecting China with Europe. There is no option but to aggressively pursue the Chahbahar route for access to Central Asia and perhaps band wagon on the New Silk Route too. For this, we need Iran more than ever before.Lastly, Pakistan may feel emboldened to give an upswing to the proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir, having secured a better international consensus on its own strategic importance. The situation in J&K is undergoing progressive change with terrorism at a low ebb. Recent events such as the raising of Pakistani flags by separatists is an attempt to win some psychological space and more of this can be expected as we go into the summer. Pakistan should remain warned that pushing India on this issue will be dangerous. In fact our diplomacy must now sufficiently sensitise the international community on the dangers of a resurgent Pakistan and any of its actions targeting J&K. Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) commanded India's strategic Srinagar-based 15 Corps. He is associated with two strategic think tanks - the Vivekanand International Foundation and the Delhi Policy Group. Why the Parivar wants Dr Praful Bidwai he Parivar's ideology and politics was and remains the very opposite of what Dr Ambedkar stood for,' says Praful Bidwai. When it comes to sheer hypocrisy and double standards, it is hard to beat the Sangh Parivar. It strenuously claimed the legacy of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, a principal author of India's Constitution, and a Dalit, on his 124th birth anniversary. This was motivated by nothing nobler than the coming election in Bihar, where a Dalit (former stopgap chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi) has emerged as the Bharatiya Janata Party's potential ally against Messrs Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh tried to usurp Dr Ambedkar as one of its own icons not just by highlighting his differences with the Congress, but by likening him to its own founder Dr K B Hedgewar who opposed the values of equality that Dr Ambedkar stood and fought for all his life! The RSS further added a communal angle to this when it asked why India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, was conferred on Dr Ambedkar 10 years after it was given to Mother Teresa. This takes forward RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's tendentious charge that Mother Teresa used charitable activities as a cover for religious conversion. The Indian government had no choice but to give Mother Teresa the Bharat Ratna after she was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1979. As for honouring Dr Ambedkar, there was stiff resistance from the Maratha lobby (then in the Congress, but which the BJP-Shiv Sena is trying to cultivate through a 16 percent reservation in state jobs). This was evident from the decades-long delay in naming Marathwada University after Dr Ambedkar, which happened in 1994. Strangely, the BJP didn't make a big fuss when the Bharat Ratna was bestowed on its real icon, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, even later than on Dr Ambedkar! The fact is, the award -- so far given to 45 people -- has lost a good deal of its prestige. Its recipients' list is replete with anomalies. What is pertinent is that the Parivar's ideology and politics was and remains the very opposite of what Dr Ambedkar stood for. He had nothing but contempt for Hindutva, with its narrow faithbased definition of nationhood, as opposed to his broad, expansive idea based on equal rights and citizenship cutting across ethnicreligious identities. He repeatedly said 'Hindu Raj' would be 'the greatest calamity for this country.' Dr Ambedkar regarded scripturally sanctioned and actually practised Hinduism as inseparable from Brahmanical casteism, and incapable of reform within Gandhi's framework, which patronisingly yet piously saw Dalits as Harijans (God's children). It is no accident that Dr Ambedkar burned the Manu Smriti. He converted to Buddhism after declaring: 'I was born a Hindu, I had no choice. But I will not die a Hindu because I do have a choice.' More important, Dr Ambedkar wanted a separate electorate for Dalits, but was blackmailed by Gandhi's fast-unto-death into dropping the demand via the Poona Pact of 1932. The separate electorate idea remains a sacrilege for the Parivar, which champions the myth of 'Hindu unity' as the backbone of 'the Indian nation,' thus denying India's diversity and pluralism. BJP and its sister organisations reject secularism (or basic separation of religion from politics and public life), which was pivotal to Dr Ambedkar's Constitution. They regard secularism as a false doctrine. Hence, the Parivar's dangerously misleading slogan of 'pseudosecularism'! Rejection of secularism and display of aggressive majoritarianism now manifests itself in increasingly virulent ways: Banning the slaughter of bulls, old buffaloes and cows, and making the sale or consumption of beef a punishable crime (Maharashtra); attacks on Christian churches (Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh); and hounding Muslims out of 'Hindu' areas through intimidation and violence. Hate speech is fast becoming 'the new normal.' It is bad enough that BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj makes hysterical statements about Muslims having '40 children from four wives' and gets away. It is even worse when Sanjay Raut, the editor of the Shiv Sena newspaper Saamna, demands that Muslims be deprived of the right to vote because they are used as 'vote banks.' Besides falling foul of the hate speech clauses of criminal law, this is a flagrant attack on the Constitution and the fundamental right of universal franchise which it guarantees. Raut is a Rajya Sabha MP, who made a pledge to defend the Constitution. It is simply not open to him to make such obnoxious and inflammatory statements. He must be reprimanded by the Rajya Sabha chairman and asked to apologise, failing which he must be punished. India has been far too indulgent towards communal excesses by important functionaries. It took the Election Commission as many as 13 years to declare the late Bal Thackeray guilty of seeking votes for a Shiv Sena nominee in the name of religion during a 1986 byelection. Eventually, he was barred under the Representation of the People Act from contesting elections or voting for six years. During the last Lok Sabha election, Narendra Modi repeatedly invoked Lord Ram in his campaign speech at Faizabad in May. A model of the BJP-proposed Ram Mandir formed the backdrop of the stage from which he addressed the meeting. Former chief election commissioner S Y Qureshi, no less, questioned the Election Commission's 'silence' and asked why it had not initiated action against the meeting's organiser. Logically, it should have acted against Modi too. No such action was taken. No wonder a culture of impunity has come to prevail among communal politicians who know they can get away with the worst kinds of antiminority atrocities. The greatest long-term beneficiaries of such failures are the forces of right-wing intolerance. Bal Thackeray may not have been able to drive many non-Maharashtrians out of Bombay or put the Shiv Sena in power on its own in Maharashtra. But he succeeded in inflicting grave damage upon the Left and trade union movements, shifting the entire political discourse to the far right. Similarly, a Sanjay Raut won't be able to disenfranchise Muslims, but he has already shifted the political terrain to the right, making it more favourable to the BJP and antiConstitutional forces. There is no point merely noting this danger or bemoaning it. It must be actively combated by all those who are committed to secular democracy and a humane society. The NORTHLINES 7 Punjab minister kicks up row, calls death Mamata to oversee relief operations of Moga molestation victim 'God's will' for quake victims at Indo-Nepal border NATIONAL www.thenorthlines.com Agencies New Delhi, May 02 alleged. NEW DELHI: Punjab's education minister Surjit Singh Rakhra on Saturday stirred a fresh controversy when he sought to play down the death of a girl, who got killed after being molested and shoved off a moving bus owned by Punjab's ruling Badal family. "Nobody can stop accidents. Whatever happens that happens by God's will," Surjit Singh Rakhra said on Saturday. "We will take precautions in future but we can't stand in front of nature, whether it's accident or any other thing," Surjit Singh Rakhra added.The family of the teenage girl has decided not to cremate the girl's body until the owners of the company running the bus service are booked for causing death by negligence. The bus belongs to Orbit Aviation, a company owned by Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal. The father alleged that he was being forced to reach a compromise and said he would not even allow an little girl. Is our legal system so weak that taken my son to a safe location. I was it can't even mention charges against the being pressurised to enter into a autopsy until his demand was met. "My daughter needs justice. She was a owner?" the angry father said. "I have compromise with some people," he Nobody can stop accidents; whatever happens that happens by god’s wish: Surjit Singh Rakhra (Education Min, Punjab) Reflects that arrogance of power has surpassed the basic principles of humanity: RS Surjewala on Surjit Singh Rakhra Reflects that arrogance of power has surpassed the basic principles of humanity: RS Surjewala on Surjit Singh Rakhra The girl's body has been kept at a local private mortuary at village Singhewala, three kilometres from where the mother and daughter were thrown out of the bus. It has been more than two days since she was thrown out of the bus with her mother by the bus staff after they quarrelled over the fare. All the four men behind the grave crime have been arrested. The father also alleged that his wife and son were not convinced that the right men have been arrested. The four accused were produced in the court of judicial magistrate first class (JMFC) Pratima Mahajan, who remanded them to police custody till May 4. Facebook raises over $10 million for Nepal earthquake Agencies KATHMANDU, MAY 2:Social networking website Facebook has raised funds over $10 million within two days to support earthquake-torn Nepal. The Himalayan nation was rattled by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.9 on Richter Scale on April 25 which left over 6,000 dead and injured more than 10,000. "We gave people the option on Facebook to support local relief efforts. In two days, more than half a million people donated and raised more than $10 million to support the International Media Corps relief effort," a status posted by Facebook founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Mark Zuckerberg said. "Facebook will donate an additional $2 million to local recovery efforts to help those in affected areas."The popular social media platform had also activated a safety feature where more than seven million people in Nepal have been marked as safe.The Facebook CEO has also stated that it is inspiring to see communities coming together to help people in their time of need. TWEET STORY JAMMU | SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 2015 "WB CM to oversee relief operations at Indo-Nepal border on May four," the All India Trinamool Congress office tweeted on Saturday. Soon after the quake, which severely rocked Nepal last week leaving thousands dead, Banerjee had rushed to north Bengal to gauge the damage inflicted by the tremor in the area which adjoins the Himalayan country. North Bengal reported three deaths one each in Jalpaiguri, personally oversee relief Naxalbari and Siliguri. Several Agencies operations for the earthquake injured have been admitted to Kolkata, May 02 West Bengal Chief Minister victims at the Indo-Nepal the government hospital in Siliguri. Mamata Banerjee will border on Monday. What is a 'smart city' and how it will work Dawood Ibrahim wanted to surrender? Former Delhi top cop Neeraj Kumar denies report Agencies New Delhi, May 2: Former Delhi police commissioner Neeraj Kumar on Saturday denied reports which quoted him claiming that 1993 Mumbai serial blasts mastermind, Dawood Ibrahim, was willing to surrender but CBI refused his offer. A report in Hindustan Times had quoted Kumar who claimed that he spoke to a “jittery” Dawood three times in June 1994. “I spoke to a jittery Dawood three times in June 1994… He seemed to be toying with the idea of surrendering but had one worry — his rival gangs could finish him off if he returned to India. I told him his safety would be the responsibility of the CBI,” Kumar told Hindustan Times. Kumar was leading the CBI probe into the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, which claimed 27 lives and injured over 700 others, and was later appointed as the Delhi police commissioner until his retirement in July 2013. Noted lawyer Ram Jethmalani said that the underworld don had also called him up and was willing to surrender but wanted assurance that he would be kept under house arrest, the report stated. Reacting to Kumar's revelation, former CBI director, Vijay Rama Rao denied that an offer of surrender was ever made by Dawood. “If it was the case, then it was not brought to my knowledge,” he was quoted by ANI. He added, “If such offer would have come, we would have grabbed it.” Meanwhile, Minister of State (External Affairs) VK Singh told ANI that if Kumar wanted to say something, then he should have said that during his tenure. Agencies New Delhi, May 02 PM Modi had announced his vision to set up 100 smart cities across the country soon after his government was sworn into power mid last year. Since then a race has been on among cities to land on the list that the ministry of urban development is compiling. The 100 smart cities mission intends to promote adoption of smart solutions for efficient use of available assets, resources and infrastructure. Dipak Dash explains what these smart cities are and how they will work. What is a 'smart city'? A city equipped with basic infrastructure to give a decent quality of life, a clean and sustainable environment through application of some smart solutions. Basic infrastructure Assured water and electricity supply, sanitation and solid waste management, efficient urban mobility and public transport, robust IT connectivity, egovernance and citizen participation, safety and security of citizens. Smart solutions Public information, grievance redressal, electronic service delivery, citizens’ engagement, waste to energy & fuel, waste to compost, 100% treatment of waste water, smart meters & management, monitoring water quality, renewable source of energy, efficient energy and green building, smart parking, intelligent traffic management system. What's the next step? The next step is identification of the 100 cities and for this a city challenge competition to be conducted MILITARY ENGINEERS SERVICES by Bloomberg Philanthropies is envisaged. The current plan looks to select 20 cities this year followed by 40 each in the next two years. Smart Cities Council India has been formed It is part of the US-based Smart Cities Council, which is a consortium of smart city practitioners and experts, with a 100-plus member and advisor organizations operating in over 140 countries. All states will get at least one smart city A Special Purpose Vehicle will be created for each city to implement Smart City action plan. The SPV will be signed with the urban local body, state government and the Centre for implementation of the project. How it will work After government announces the guidelines, states will be asked to nominate names of cities for a ‘City Challenge Competition’and the chosen ones will get Central fund of Rs 100 crore each year for 5 years. The basic criteria for selection of a city/municipal area Area-based development 1. Retrofitting 500 acres: Planning in an existing built-up area in a municipal ward, preparing plan with citizen participation (example: Connaught Place in Delhi, Bhendi Bazar in Mumbai). 2. Greenfield 250 acres: Introduce smart solutions in a vacant area using innovative planning (example: land pooling/land reconstitution in Outer Delhi, GIFT city in Gujarat). 3. Redevelopement 50 acres: Replacement of existing built-up area and preparing a new layout plan with enhanced infrastructure by way of mixed land use (example: Kidwai Nagar in Delhi). Appx 'A' to Garrison Engineer Jammu Letter No 8000/Adv/21,23 &24/24/E8 dated 22 Apr 2015 Garrison Engineer Jammu on behalf of the President of India, invites electronic bids from MES enlisted Contractors/un-enlisted contractors for following works. The prospective/likely contractors are requested to look up the website "eprocuremes. Gov.in" These are e- tenders and therefore manual offers/bids for these tenders will not be accepted under any circumstances. Only electronic offer/bids shall be accepted during 1st stage (i.e. application stage) as well as 2nd stage) For detailed instructions, please refer to website. Note:- For more details please visit our website www.eprocuremes.gov.in S. 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No recovery outstanding in Govt Deptt ( For which Affidavit to be submitted). 3.Contractor also requested to upload copy of Cheracter Certificate duly verified by Sp or equivalent of the area where registered office is located.Alternately copy of valid Proprietor/each partner/each director can be submitted in lieu of police Verification. Notes:1. For details please visit our website www.procuremes.gov.in and eprocurement.inc.in/CPP Portal. Full notice of tender and enlistment criteria are available in all offices of MES and also on MES website. 2. For MES enlisted contractors:- Contractor to upload coies of enlistment letter etc and to apply online as well as to quotye the tender online. (R Chandrakanth) Lt Col Garrison Engineer 8000/ADV/21,23 &24/24/E8 Nepal bans meat sale Agencies Nepal, May 02 KATHMANDU, Slaughtering of animals or birds and selling their meat has been banned here over fears of a pandemic in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake and its aftershocks which have jolted the Himalayan nation. In a public notice, the Kathmandu District Administration has appealed for not consuming meat-related items during this time. The authorities believe that the selling of meat would add to sanitation and health related complications as several agencies fear the outbreak of a pandemic. Kathmandu District Administration chief Ek Narayan Aryal said: "We have urged the locals of Kathmandu not to slaughter animals and birds keeping in view the possibility of spread of pandemic and health condition of the local people."The directive came as the temblor that has killed over 6,600 people so far and forced millions of people to live in the open has also caused serious sanitation problems. The NORTHLINES KASHMIR VALLEY www.thenorthlines.com Monkey visits Salman Khan This is, however, not for the first time that Khan is seen with monkeys. In the upcoming family drama Sooraj Barjatya's Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in which Khan is playing a key role, he has been feeding monkeys. Arpita and her husband Aayush Sharma have been clicking photographs of the surrounds, the people and the NL Correspondent Srinagar, May 2 It is not fan following alone. Last night, even a monkey came visiting the reel life hero Salman Khan, who is shooting for Bajrangi Baijan in Pahalgam. Khan's sister Arpita Khan Sharma who is accompanying her brother actually posted a couple of cell phone pictures showing monkeys outside their hut and then one of them actually jumps into the lodge and is seen in an eyeball to eyeball encounter with the actor. land and are apparently excited. "Love the valley .. Can't believe I never visited Kashmir before," Sharma captioned a picture showing a man working in a poplar-walled mustard field. Khan was visited by various politicians including a ruling party leader. Chief Minister Mufti Sayeed was in Mumbai for two days and had prolonged interaction with the Bollywood biggies asking them to restore their age old relationship with Kashmir and return for shooting their films and serials. 8 JAMMU | SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 2015 Dress designing programme concludes Hanjura tours Chrar-i-Sharief Leh, May 2 Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today visited various areas of Chrar-e-Sharief Constituency including Bonan, Kotibal and Chauntinar villages and took stock of the several developmental works under execution in these areas. The Minister directed the Geology and Mining (G&M) department to conduct survey of Chauntinar area and prepare detailed report about cause of landslides and soil erosion in the area and submit the same to the concerned quarters at an earliest so that the necessary measures are taken for its prevention. The Minister was informed that the residential houses of 43 families were affected by the landslides and soil erosions in the Chauntinar village. The Minister also inspected PHC, Haproo Batpora and Sub District Hospital Dalipora Nagam and took stock of the facilities available for patients there. He interacted with the patients and enquired about the facilities being provided to the patients in these hospitals. He directed the hospital authorities to ensure all medicare facilities and asked for maintaining cleanliness in and around these hospitals. A 'Dress Designing for Women Programme' conducted by SBI Rural Self Employment Training Institute (SBI-RSETI) Leh concluded at SBI RSETI Leh wherein 21 female candidates from various areas of Leh took part. On this occasion, a function was also organized in which certificates of participation were distributed by Tsering Dolma, Incharge Dy Director, Employment, Leh & Tsering Angmo I/C, General Manager DIC interacted with the candidates and guided them for taking maximum advantage of various State Government self employment Schemes. They also assured them that every possible help / guidance will be extended to them for addressing the difficulties faced by them in starting / running their business ventures. Director, SBI RSETI, Leh Yangchan Dolma maintained that many training programmes would be conducted by RSETI depending upon local requirements. He said SBI RSETI which is aimed at skill building of prospective small entrepreneurs / borrowers specially for rural youth, is unique as it is intensive short term residential self employment training programme with free food and accommodation designed especially for unemployed youth. After completion of course institution also helps entrepreneurs for credit linkage with financial institutions of their areas, for their settlement others present on the occasion are faculties and staff of SBI RSETI, Leh. Budgam, May 2 The Minister also directed the authorities of the education department to ensure adequate teaching staff for Mobile Schools being run in Yusmarg area. He also asked them to provide midday meals to the students of these schools. Enroute, Hanjura interacted with the locals who awared him about their developmental problems including upgradation of schools, construction of protection bunds, providing mid-day meals to students of Mobile Schools, construction of links roads and upgradation of major roads. The Minister gave them patient hearing and assured them that their genuine demands would be looked into. The minister said that several central and State sector schemes under Agriculture sector have been launched in the State with the aim to improve the living standard of the people. He said need of the hour is to aware general masses about these schemes for which he said, organizing of awareness camps and workshops is imperative. He said the department of agriculture has already been instructed to organize awareness camps and kissan melas at block level. He appealed the people to come forward and take advantage of these schemes. Lashing out at the state government for its failures in alleviating the mounting problems faced by people of the state, Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) president and MLA Khansahib Hakim Mohamamd Yasin Saturday asked Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to clear his policy on several issues. Addressing a public rally in Khansahib area of Budgam district, he said, "Corruption and unemployment have become serious issues in J&K but the government which had made huge promises during elections is engulfed in controversies. Controversy after controversy has been the achievement of the coalition government so far." He said that Kashmiri Pandits who want to return to the Valley must be settled in their respective areas. The PDF chief asked Mufti sahib to come clear on the policy of rehabilitation of KPs. "Mufti sahib makes one statement in Delhi on the return of Kashmiri Pandits, another in Jammu and when he reaches Kashmir, takes entirely different position. Recently Mufti sahib on the floor of Assembly categorically stated that there is no question of providing land for separate colonies for Kashmir Pandits. He also said that no land has been identified. We welcomed the statement. Now Union Home Minitser Rajnath Singh says Mufti has promised to provide land," he said. "I want to ask whether Rajnath Singh is right or Mufti sahib. I urge Hon'ble Chief Minister to come clear on the issue so that the confusion which has been created in the minds of people of J&K is cleared," he added. Hakim Yasin also asked the state government to come clear over the issuance of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) through schools. "Let government come clear on this issue also as it has created a lot of doubts in the minds of people," he said. The MLA Khansahib also lamented the apathy of central government in releasing the flood relief package for September 2014 flood victims. "There is dire need for rehabilitation of the flood affected people especially those who have lost their livelihood," Hakim Yasin demanded. While strongly condemning the civilian killings in recent months he reminded the government of its promise of zero tolerance on human rights violations. "It seems government's promise within and outside the Assembly of peace, freedom and zero tolerance is a hoax. Such incidents can derail peace in the state and it is the duty of the government to ensure that such incidents aren't repeated," he added. Hakim Yasin also urged the government to immediately review the new recruitment policy. "Based on the past experiences it has been observed that under the new policy political interference in making recruitments will erode the credibility of institutions. The policy would in no way help the aggrieved jobless youth of the state but would add to their agonies and woes at large. This is joke with educated unemployed youth," he added. Veeri reviews Shab-i-Mehraj arrangements Anantnag, May 2 Better road connectivity, scheduled power supply with better health and educational facilities is the prime concern of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed led coalition government and the general masses will feel the change on ground level in coming days. This was stated by Minister of Hajj & Auqaf and Horticulture Abdul Rehman Veeri today at Khiram, Anantnag while interacting with public after chairing a meeting of District Officers convened to review arrangements ensuing Shab-iMehraj (SAW). The Minister instructed the concerned officers to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity, water and asked them to press into service tanker service wherever required during the sacred days. R&B authorities were directed to ensure necessary repair of all roads leading to the Khirm Shrine so that devotees do not face any inconvenience. The Minister directed the Executive Officer of Municipal Committee to maintain cleanliness in and around the Shrine besides Justice Magray for speedy disposal of cases Srinagar: Justice Ali Mohammad Magray urged upon the Judicial Officers who are an essential element of rule of law and are expected to ensure timely dispensation of justice. Justice Magray was speaking in a Judicial Officers meeting which was held in the High Court Complex, Srinagar today. The meeting was attended by the Principal District and Sessions Judges of Budgam, Kulgam and Pulwama namely Abdul Rashid Malik, Syed Tawqeer Ahmad and Subash Gupta. The meeting was attended by the Chief Judicial Magistrates and Munsiffs. During the meeting, the Judicial Officers gave an overview of the efforts being made by them to ensure speedy disposal of cases in their jurisdiction. Yatra arrangements reviewed Bandipora: To ensure adequate arrangements for Amarnathji Yatra 2015, an officers meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner Bandipora here today. The meeting reviewed the arrangements to be put in place at Shadipora Sonawari camp, which included security, installation of tents, temporary toilets, medicare facilities, drinking water, power supply, food grains, sanitation and transport etc. The officers were asked to maintain close inter departmental coordination in order to ensure foolproof arrangements for the yatris at this point. DPO, ICDS Samba attached Srinagar: District Programme Officer (DPO), ICDS, Samba, Vipan Kumari, on the instructions of Minister for Social Welfare and Forest, has been attached with State Mission Director, J&K keeping the Fire Tenders in readiness to combat any emergency. District Development Commissioner, Anantnag who accompanied the Minister said that additional quota of rice will be provided to the residents of Khiram on this occasion. The Minister directed all concerned officers to ensure timely and fool proof arrangements for Shab-i-Meraj. Later, the Minister conducted a public darbar in the village in which the residents of various villages put forth their demands. The Minister ordered the concerned authorities for on spot redressal of some grievances pertaining to water supply, replacement of damaged electric poles and health care. The Minister also reviewed various developmental works at Dupatyar, Takiyabal, Gantalpora, Thajiwara, Kanalwan, Nowshara and Serigufwara. Veeri while addressing the public darbar said that the pace of developmental works will speed up once the weather becomes fair and the difference in governance will be observed on ground Naeem, Haq Khan convenes meeting Srinagar, May 2 The Minister for Education, Naeem Akhtar has stressed upon officers of Education Department to provide better facilities in the educational institutions so that the students would get quality education. The Minister was addressing an officers meeting held at Bandipora today. The Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Advocate Abdul Haq Khan, Member Parliament Fayaz Ahmad Mir, MLC, Yasir Rashid and Deputy Commissioner Bandipora attended the meeting. The Minister reiterated that the coalition government is committed to streamline and improve the education set up of the State for which various constructive measures are being taken so that the quality education in cohesion with latest technological trends is provided to the students of the State. The Minister also enjoined upon the officers to improve the work culture and work with more zeal and dedication so that the visible improvement is ensured on ground. The Minister also asked the officers to prepare the developmental projects according to priority. The Minister for Rural Development also spoke on the occasion and emphasized upon the officers to deliver best to the expectations of the people and be prompt to redressal of their problems. NL Correspondent Srinagar, May 2 Army has decided to conduct recruitment rally for additional day on 05 May 2015 for Soldier General Duties and Tradesmen at Anantnag (Pulwama & Shopiyan districts) Baramulla (for Boniyar, Kreeri, Rafiabad & Tangmarg tehsils only) and Kupwara (for Kupwara district only) as the recruitment in the Kashmir was affected due to bad weather on 27 April and 29 April 2015. The Territorial Army Group Headquarters under the aegis of Army's Northern Command organised recruitment rallies in Jammu & Kashmir from 27 April to 01 May 2015. The rallies were conducted for raising of three Territorial Army (Engineers) battalions for J&K and to fill a total of 1305 vacancies from entire state of J&K less Kargil & Leh districts. A total of 45000 youths were screened for physical proficiency tests during the recently held Territorial Army recruitment rallies. The candidates who have cleared the physical tests are undergoing medical tests. Bootlegger arrested PDF asks CM to ‘come clear’ on KPs rehabilitation policy N L Correspondent Srinagar, May 2 Army recruitment date extended NL Correspondent Srinagar, May 2 Sopore police arrested a bootlegger near Degree College Sopore and recovered illicit liquor from his possession. Sopore police arrested Ali Mohammad Sheikh son of Lal Din Sheikh resident of Shahabad, Sopore and recovered 16 bottles of illicit liquor 750 ml each from his possession. Sopore police has registered a case FIR number 80/15 under section 48 excise act in Police Station Sopore. 3 injured in road accidents National Conference leaders during a protest rally in Srinagar on Saturday NC leaders on road against new job policy NL Correspondent Srinagar, May 2 National Conference activists and leaders today came on Srinagar's street with a protest march against Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Govt's new job policy. Among the protesters were NC General Secretary and MLA Khanyar, Ali Muhammad Sagar, MLA Eidgarh and erstwhile JK Assembly Speaker, Mubarak Gul, Nasir Aslam Wani and others. Holding placard-"Anti Youth, Anti People Policy, Down Down"-modest NC support group turned up at Regal where Sagar delivered an address castigating Mufti Govt for "anti youth" job policy. Significantly, the new dispensation is being cornered for its New Recruitment Policy, with political parties and religious organisations termed it "anti youth". Even J-K Governor NN Vohra had his issues with the new job policy. Amid mounting political row, Govt has hinted: "There is no question to roll back the job policy." Meanwhile at Regal, NC supporters also burnt PDP's flag in protest against the policy. NL Correspondent Srinagar, May 2 Three persons were injured in two separate road accidents. A Tempo traveller vehicle bearing registration number JK14AP-7499 driven by Ranjeet Singh resident of State, Udhampur collided with a Tempo traveller bearing registration number JK03E-2230 driven by Abdul Rashid Mir resident of Safapora Ganderbal at Pazalpora in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bijbehara. In this accident the driver Ranjeet Singh was injured. A motorcycle bearing registration number JK03-8660 driven by Hilal Ahmad Mir resident of Wusan Kangan met with an accident near Dad Canal resulting in injuries to the motorcyclist and pillion-mate Shakeel Ahmad Balwal resident of Zakoora. Both the injured were shifted to PHC Lar where from they were referred to Bone and Joints Hospital, Srinagar for further treatment. Ganderbal police has registered a case. J&K Hussaini Sports Club organizes road race clubs in the Kashmir valley to boost sports activities. The J&K Hussaini Sports Club Deputy Commissioner organized its 9th Annual Road Race. The theme of the race was 'Run against Social Evils'. The race started from Nigeen and culminated at Islamia College Hawal via Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta and Gojwara. The race was flagged off by Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Asiya Naqash. More than 850 students from different schools participated in the road race. In boys category, Manzoor Ahmad, Scholars School Harwan, Hyder, Burn Hall School, Sonwar, Shaiq, Scholars School, Harwan were adjudged first, 2nd and third respectively. In Girls Category, Hafsa, Kashmir Havard Habak secured first, Sadia, Kashmir Harvard Habak Second and Tabinda, Model High School, Jawahar Nagar third position in the road race. Minister of Education Nayeem Akhter who was the chief guest on the occasion distributed prizes among the position holders saying that Srinagar, Principal, Islamia there should be more sports College, Physical Director, Srinagar, May 2 Islamia College, Manager Mumtaz, Pure Max, Car Bazar Indoor Stadium were present on Motors and J&K Hoteliers Club. J&K Police, Health Department, the occasion. The race has been sponsored Red Cross Society, SMC and by TCI Max, Hotel Grand CMO facilitated the road race. NL Correspondent Srinagar, April 30 Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Forest and Animal Husbandry Mr. Abdul Majid Paddar has said that coalition Government headed by Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed is committed to provide better basic amenities to the people besides transparent and accountable administration so that the benefits of welfare schemes reach to the people. The Minister was addressing at a large public gathering at village Damal Hanjipora today. The Minister said that the people have given vote for change and now it is our responsibility to give the good governance so that the equitable development reaches every nook and corner of the State. He said to mitigate the problems of the flood victims, the State Government has taken up the matter with the Central Government so that the damaged infrastructure and rehabilitation be ensured. The Minister assured the people that the ration will be given to the consumers of the State as per 2011 census and ration card be issued to every family. He announced for installation of seven transformers out of his Constituency Development Fund. Later, the Minister convened a meeting with the officers of Sub Division Noorabad and took stock of pace of progress of different works executed by various agencies in the Sub Division. Addressing the meeting, the Minister directed the officers to work with utmost dedication and come up to the expectations of the people. He asked them to aware general masses about the programme and policies of the Government so that the benefits reach to the maximum lot. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, SDM, Damhal Hanjipora and other officers. 9 The NORTHLINES JAMMU | SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 2015 www.thenorthlines.com The NORTHLINES BUSINESS www.thenorthlines.com Exe Dir Fortis to sell RadLink unit in Stylam receives award Singapore for Rs 530 cr Jammu, May 2 Mumbai, May 2 Health care company Fortis Healthcare Ltd said it will sell its entire stake in RadLink-Asia Pte Ltd and its subsidiaries in Singapore to Fullerton Healthcare Group Pte Ltd for SGD111 million (Rs531.29 crore). RadLink is engaged in offering healthcare services incluing outpatient diagnostic and molecular imaging services in Singapore. The sale is executed by Fortis' step-down subsidiary Fortis Healthcare International Pte Ltd. The deal will be completed on or about 12 May 2015, Fortis said in a statement. RadLink was acquired in 2012-13 and the divestment of this last major international business is in line with company's strategic decision to intensify focus on core domestic and diagnostic business in India, Malvinder Singh, executive chairman and Shivinder Singh, executive vice chairman at Fortis were quoted as saying. "The significant value that we have created in our international healthcare in India," Singh brothers said in a statement. The consolidated debt of Fortis was at Rs1691.24 crore as of September 2014. the transaction. Fortis operates its healthcare delivery services in India, Dubai, Mauritius and Sri Lanka with 54 healthcare facilities, businesses is now being JP Morgan and Religare approximately 10,000 potential unlocked and will be ploughed capital Markets acted as beds and 260 diagnostic back to strengthen our growth financial advisors to Fortis for centres. FIR filed against Snapdeal, CEO Mumbai, May 2 BSNL slashes roaming tariff by up to 40 pc Kolkata, May 2 State-run telecom operator BSNL on Saturday slashed roaming tariff by up to 40 per cent for its prepaid and postpaid mobile connection with effect from May 1. The decision had been taken in the wake of telecom tariff order issued by TRAI, the company said in a statement. Roaming tariff for incoming calls has been cut by 40 per cent, STD by 23 per cent and 20 per cent for local calls. Local and national SMS tariff has been reduced by 75 per cent, the statement said. Earlier, BSNL had announced free unlimited calls from landline to any landline from nine in the night to seven in the morning which is also with effect from May 1. (PTI) NIA, Grameen Bank ink deal Jammu, May 2 The New India Assurance Company Limited and Grameen Bank, Rail Head Complex, Jammu has entered an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for protection coverage of Pradhan Mantri Bima Suraksha Youjna (PMBSY). The PMBSY was announced for the public during the budget presentation by the Finance Minister of India earlier. The said MOU was entered into between Suman Gupta, Senior Divisional Manager and Vagish Chander Sharma, the Chair person of Grameen Bank. Anita Sharma, Sr. Manager of Grameen Bank and Geeta Bhardwaj Branch manager, New India Assurance Company, Bari Brahmana were present at this moment. The signing of MOU is a step forward in providing a succor to the general masses, especially the weaker section of the society. The sum insured for each individual under the scheme would be Rs 200000.00 in personal accident. Srei Equipment Finance Limited announced that its public issue of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures base issue of Rs 250 crore has been oversubscribed by 1.65-times and received bids of Rs 412.87 Crore as per stock exchanges bidding data. Commenting on announcement, Sunil Kanoria, JMD, Srei Equipment Finance Limited, said "We are delighted with the successful closure of the NCD issue. The oversubscription indicates a growing demand for secured investment products. We remain positive about the opportunity in the infrastructure sector and the proceeds of this issuance will be used to grow our business." The issue had opened for subscription on April 09, 2015 and closed on April 30, 2015. The Company had filed the Prospectus with ROC, West Bengal, BSE, NSE and SEBI, for raising Rs 250 Crore with the option to retain oversubscription up to additional Rs 250 Crore total aggregating to Rs 500 Crore. The retail portion was subscribed by 1.19 times. Speaking on the issue closure, D K Vyas, CEO, Srei Equipment Finance Limited said, "We are overwhelmed by the response to our maiden NCD issue. The oversubscription reflects investors'; confidence in our business model. We would like to thank the investors, who have placed their trust in us." Edelweiss Financial Services Limited and Srei Capital Markets are the Lead Managers to the Issue. Karvy Computershare Private Limited is the Registrar to the Issue. Axis Trustee Services Limited is the Debenture Trustee to the Issue. Auto majors post strong sales growth in April, hope for better year ahead New Delhi, May 2 p car makers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Honda have begun the new fiscal on a high note by posting robust sales in April, riding mainly on new models. However, Mahindra & Mahindra could manage just 1 per cent increase in sales and General Motors India saw its sales decline during the month. Maruti Suzuki India said its domestic sales increased by 27.3 per cent during the month to 1,00,709 units against 79,119 units in April 2014. Sales of mini segment cars, including, Alto and WagonR, rose 35.9 per cent to 35,403 units compared with 26,043 units in the year-ago month, while the compact segment sales comprising Swift, Estilo, Ritz, Dzire rose by 8.7 per cent to 42,297 units in April this year as compared to the same period of the previous fiscal. Rival Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) sold 38,601 units last month as compared with 35,248 units in April 2014, up 9.5 per cent. Commenting on sales, HMIL Senior Vice-President (Sales and Marketing) Rakesh Srivastava said the growth during the month was achieved "on the strength of strong and young product portfolio led by 12,425 units of Elite i20 and i20 Active in a challenging market conditions especially in the rural market." Honda Cars India had a good run in April, registering 14 per cent jump in its domestic sales at 12,636 units during the month as compared to 11,040 units in April last year. Utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra saw its domestic sales rise by 1 per cent to 34,467 units last month as against 34,107 units in April last year. "The auto industry is hopeful of a better financial year as we see positive sentiments on the back of various policy and project announcements leading to higher levels of economic activity," M&M Chief Executive (Automotive Division) General Motors India Vice President P Balendran said, "The overall customer sentiment has not picked up as expected and the rural markets are also facing challenging times. The fuel price hike from last night is also expected to impact demand going forward." "The company expects interest rates to be reduced in phases and some of the reform-oriented announcements made by the government to be implemented in a Pravin Shah said. He added the firm expects to perform better given the positive sentiments and the upcoming launches of new products. General Motors India reported 31.87 per cent decline in sales at 3,612 units in April 2015 as against 5,302 units in the same month last year. Commenting on the performance, timely manner to aid economic recovery," he added. In the two-wheeler segment, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported an 8.56 per cent increase in total sales at 3,40,791 units in April. Niche bike maker Royal Enfield's domestic sales were at 33,118 units during the month as against 23,180 units in April. DoT extends MNP deadline by two months The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has brought relief to telecom companies by extending the mobile number portability (MNP) deadline by another 2 months. Back in July 2014, Communications and IT Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad, had announced that India could expect full nationwide MNP by March 2015. March has come and gone, and now the DoT has agreed to the MNP extension period requested for by the Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI). The deadline has been postponed to give service Srei public issue of NCDs oversubscribed Jammu, May 2 Spice Jet's offer for premium customers New Delhi, May 2 An FIR has been filed against Snapdeal, its CEO Kunal Bahl and others after Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clamped down on the e-commerce major for online sale of prescription drugs. FDA Commissioner Harshadeep Kamble said Snapdeal has been found to be selling these drugs despite its warnings and an earlier undertaking by the company to stop such sales, while investigations into other e-commerce giants like Flipkart and Amazon are on to ascertain if they were also involved in similar activities, Kamble said. Soon after FDA orders, Navi Mumbai Police today filed an FIR against Snapdeal and Bahl among others. The FIR has been filed against relevant sections of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 and the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945. Last month, FDA had raided premises of Snapdeal here following complaints about sale of medicines, including prescription drugs, through its website. Kamble told reporters that FDA had ordered filing an FIR against all concerned persons, including Bahl, other directors and distributors of the drugs. When contacted, a Snapdeal spokesperson said: "In this matter, we are assisting the FDA team in this investigation and we will continue to do so. We have already delisted the products and said sellers and also stopped payment, in addition to providing all information to the FDA team as required by them." Kamble said Jasper Infotech, through Snapdeal.Com, offered for sale, exhibited for sale Vigora Tablets 100, a drug containing Sildenafil citrate, to be sold on prescription of a registered medical practitioner ? specialist endocrinologist, venerologist, psychiatrist, dermatologist. He said Jasper Infotech through Snapdeal.Com also exhibited and offered for sale UNWANTED-72 sold by Horizon Medicals, Bangalore, and I-pill, sold by Giriraj Pharmacy in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. The offence attracts imprisonment of 3-5 years with a fine of not less than Rs 1 lakh, he added. New Delhi, May 2 Satish Gupta, Executive Director-Stylam Industries, Panchkula has awarded with First Generation Entrepreneurs award. Gupta received award from Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister, Haryana recently during an event organized by Laghu Udhyog Bharati, India. Stylam Industries has been awarded the prestigious award for its significant contribution in country's GDP, employment generation and skill development. The award recognizes valuable contributions of Indian exporters to the growth of an Indian economy. On receiving the award, Gupta said that, the award aimed to demonstrate the powerful economic development potential of local entrepreneurs. It showcased their innovative and resourceful achievements. Moreover, the industries would need to bring qualitative changes while focusing on technology and research. 10 JAMMU | SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 2015 providers enough time to make certain technical adjustments in their networks. It will apparently take almost 2 months for this work to be completed. Several telecom companies have got the necessary hardware and software together. They are now testing their systems internally before going ahead with the implementation of full MNP. Once this happens, you will be able to call any mobile number in the country without hitting '0' or '+91? before it. You'll still be able to connect to the concerned number even if you do add the aforementioned codes. At present, you can switch to another mobile operator as long as you're within the same telecom circle. Full national MNP will allow users to keep their mobile number no matter which Indian state they move to or service provider they choose. This has nothing to do with roaming where you keep your mobile number and network, but pay a little extra to stay in touch with someone living outside the state you've traveled to. Syniverse Technologies and MNP Interconnection Telecom Solution are the only two companies in India that offer MNP currently and their licenses are valid for roughly 4 more years. The DoT noted that various technical difficulties arising from the MNP implementation process were discussed with stakeholders previously, reports PTI. Several related recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) were approved in November 2014. Unless further technical issues trouble the launch of full MNP, mobile subscribers across India should be able to welcome the facility by August 2015 at least. Gurgaon-based no-frills carrier SpiceJet has added six more seats in SpiceMax and introduced additional features like complimentary meal, beverage and priority baggage handling at airports. Till now the first five rows of SpiceJet's Boeing 737s and the front row on Bombardier Q400s aircraft were especially configured with additional sixinch legroom for SpiceMax segement. The airline had earlier announced a limited period offer with these additions and after getting a good response to the offerings has decided to continue with it, the airlines said today. Besides, the flyers opting for these seats are also entitled to priority check-in at dedicated SpiceMax counters at major airports, the airline said today. SpiceJet currently has a fleet of 20 Boeing 737s and 15 Bombardier Q400s. "The first five rows of SpiceJet's Boeing 737s and the front row on the Bombardier Q400s are especially configured to offer seats. The second exit row (which has six seats) on Boeing planes will also be configured in a similar manner," SpiceJet said in a release. The addition of these six seats would take the total number of SpiceMax seats on a Boeing plane to 36 from 30 earlier, SpiceJet said. These seats are available for an add-on fee of Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per sector, depending on aircraft and flight duration, the airline said. Introduces additional features like complimentary meal, beverage and priority baggage handling at airports Gold prices extend losses for second straight day on global cues, silver recovers New Delhi, May 2 In a mixed pattern of trading, gold extended losses for the second straight day and prices fell by another Rs 160 to Rs 27,030 per ten grams in tandem with weak global market, while silver rebounded by Rs 510 to Rs 37,210 per kg on revival of buying by industrial units. Traders said weakening global trend where gold fell to a six-week low on mounting speculation that the Federal Reserve is moving closer to raising US interest rates mainly kept pressure on gold prices. Gold in New York, which normally determines price trend on the domestic front, fell 0.7 per cent to settle at $1,174.50 an ounce after touching $1,168.40, the lowest since March 20 in Friday's trade. Besides, fall in demand from jewellers and retailers at prevailing levels fuelled the downtrend in gold, they said. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity fell further by Rs 160 each to Rs 27,030 and Rs 26,880 per ten gram respectively. It had plunged by Rs 285 on Friday. Sovereign, however, continued to be asked at last level of Rs 23,700 per piece of eight gram. On the other hand, silver ready recovered by Rs 510 to Rs 37,210 per kg and weeklybased delivery edged up by Rs 25 to Rs 36,540 per kg. Silver coins also spurted by Rs 1,000 to Rs 56,000 for buying and Rs 57,000s for selling of 100 pieces. IGIA adjudged world's best airport New Delhi, May 2 EW Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has been adjudged the world's best airport for the year 2014, under the category of handling 25 to 40 million passengers per annum, officials said on Saturday. Airports Council International (ACI) presented the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) award to IGIA at a ceremony of the ACI AsiaPacific/World Annual General Assembly on April 28 in Jordan. "We are honoured to represent an Indian airport at a highly acclaimed international forum as ACI. Our IGI Airport partners and employees have consistently delivered a N memorable and distinct experience to our customers, enabling us to achieve the coveted world number one position," said I Prabhakara Rao, CEO of Delhi International Airport, which manages IGIA. The Delhi airport scored 4.90 on a scale of 5 points measured by 300 members of the ACI ASQ benchmarking programme. IGIA bettered its ranking from second position for the years 2011, 2012 and 2013 to emerge on top in 2014. Their score was 3.02 in 2007. ASQ is the key to understanding how to increase general of ACI World. As many as 40 million passenger satisfaction and improve business performance, passengers used IGIA to reach 58 domestic and 62 said Angela Gittens, director international destinations in 2014-15. During the period, the average flight movements were 885 per day while 6,96,000 metric tonnes of cargo was handled. IGIA hosts six domestic carriers, 56 international carriers and also has the capacity to handle the gigantic Airbus A380 aircraft. The airport serves as a hub for leading Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo, Vistara and SpiceJet. Delhi International Airport Private is a joint venture between the GMR Group, Airports Authority of India, Fraport and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. The airport was developed under the public-private partnership mode with the mandate for DIAL to finance, design, build, operate and maintain the Delhi airport for 30 years, with an option to extend it for another 30 years. ACI, founded in 1991, is a trade association of the world's airports. BoI cuts lending rate by 0.25 pc New Delhi, May 2 State-owned Bank of India today reduced the base rate or the benchmark lending rate by 0.25 per cent to 9.95 per cent which will make auto, home and other loans cheaper. The new rate will come into effect from May 4. "The Bank has decided to reduce its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 9.95 per cent (from existing 10.20 per cent) w.e.f. May 4, 2015," the Bank of India said in a BSE filing. The cut in the base rate will provide relief to borrowers as the rates of interest on auto, home and other loans are linked to it. Several other banks including the market leader State Bank of India (SBI) and private sector lenders like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank have cut lending rates by 0.15 to 0.25 per cent following RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's tough talk last month. The RBI had reduced the policy rate by 0.5 per cent in two tranches since January. Referring to the reluctance of the banks to pass on the rate cut to the borrowers, Rajan termed as "nonsense" the lenders claim that cost of fund was still high. "The banks' marginal cost of funding (has) fallen, the notion that it hasn't fallen, is nonsense; it has fallen!" Rajan said on April 7 triggering reduction of lending rate by borrowers. The NORTHLINES www.thenorthlines.com It will be over when I know it's over: Zaheer AGENCIES NEW DELHI, MAY 2 It is two days to a year since Zaheer Khan last played a competitive match. His last match was on May 3, 2014 for Mumbai Indians against Kings XI Punjab. By his own admission, this long absence put huge pressure on him."To be honest, I was very nervous going to sleep. I was thinking how to bowl my way around the batsman. This is something that I missed," Zaheer declared after fuelling Delhi Daredevils to a win over Kings XI Punjab.The whispers about his retirement got stronger during his time out of the game. But the 36-year-old isn't contemplating quitting yet. "It will be over when I know it's over. It has to come from Rozgar Diwas celebrated 11 SPORTS within. I'll keep doing my thing and playing as long as I believe I can," was the veteran left-arm seamer's assertion.However, he conceded he was not bowling at his best. "This is not the best that I can bowl. But I am happy to achieve what I am striving for. It was very tough for me today. But things will pick up for me," Zaheer said as the discussion shifted to his role as mentor. "Well, I have been doing that throughout my career. It's more about communication. Even today, I was talking to the bowlers so that we could execute our plans."For Daredevils' sake, the team management will only hope Zaheer ageing body sustains the workload of the remaining six crucial league games. JAMMU | SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 2015 Srinivasan forgoes 29% of CSK shares for ex-cricketers' welfare AGENCIES Chennai, MAY 2 Underfire former BCCI president N Srinivasan, who controls 29% of the shares of India Cements Limited, the principal owners of Chennai Super Kings, has transferred his entire stake in the IPL franchise, to a trust -- India Cements Cricketers Trust -- which takes care of the interest of former cricketers employed with the company. Simply put, the 29% of the money earned by CSK will go for the welfare of former cricketers (only those who are employed by India Cements). "Creation of the trust and transferring his (Srinivasan's) ownership rights to the trust is complete. That decision is now irreversible. CSK is not owned by Srinivasan anymore and BCCI has been informed about this change," sources said. Srinivasan confirmed the development to TOI on Friday. "My background and history is of supporting cricket. India Cements has supported cricket for the last 40 years," Srinivasan said. Srinivasan and his family are the promoters of India Cements which holds nearly 29% stake in the company and consequently held nearly 29% in Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd., as CSKCL was a mirror image of ICL in shareholding pattern. "Now, it's the trust which owns the 29% stake and rest by public," sources said. The scheme has been modeled on the lines of the BCCI welfare scheme, which was formulated by the current ICC chairman. "You should understand that I am not into cricket to make money. While the 71% of the total earnings of CSK goes to its shareholders, former players who have given their heart and soul playing for the company will be benefitted from the 29% that I used to hold," Srinivasan said. Another ICL source confirmed that the scheme hasn't been made with star cricketers like Rahul Dravid or MS Dhoni, who are employed with the company, in mind. "We are not just about the stars. This scheme will benefit all those players, many of whom have been employed with us since 1974. The trust will be managed by a board of trustees comprising of independent directors of India Cements and Srinivasan will have no role in the affairs of the working of the trust. The names of trustees could not be ascertained. Ritesh, Randeep excel in sport climbing meet Sports & Allied News title. Shaweta Magotra and Corporation (JMC), Soujanya JAMMU, May 02: Diksha both of Muthi Sharma in the presence of Prof Hosts Sprawling Buds secured the second and Lalit Magotra (convener, Dogri School, Chinore, here third positions Advisory Board, Sahitya Akademi, dominated in the 15th respectively.In the Sub New Delhi), Sanjeet Khajuria Jammu District Sport Junior boys' category, eight (Assistant Director, Doordarshan Climbing Championship, climbers, led by Arun Deep Kendra, Jammu) and Rajan Sharma organised by the J&K and Ajay Deep Singh, had (Divisional Sports Officer of J&K Mountaineering entered the final round State Sports Council). Prominent Association. which shall be conducted among others present included Ritesh Sharma and tomorrow. Similarly, Speed Secretary, Mountaineering AGENCIES, JAMMU: Randeep Parihar of Climbing competitions in Association of J&K Ram Khajuria, Sports & Allied News Sprawling Buds won gold all the categories of Directors of Sprawling Buds JAMMU, May 02: To make people in the rural belts of and silver medal Jammu district shall be School, Rahul Sharma, Ramesh Jammu district aware of the employment opportunities o r g a n i s e d Khajuria, Arti Sharma and Savita under Mahatama Gandhi NGRGA, the Department of Rural respectively in the Mini boys group while Asma tomorrow.Meanwhile, the Sharma as also Principal of host Development and Panchayati Raj organised day-long Gul and Sunandani Samba district competition school, Pooja Sharma. Shawetica activities. The resource persons made the target gathering, invited at such functions, aware about Bhagat secured first and held simultaneously in two Khajuria, a national judge in Sport MGNREGS employment opportunities in the Gram third place respectively in different categories of lead Climbing, Yogeshwar Kumar, vice Panchayats. On spot job card registration for inclusion of the Mini girls' category. climbing.The Detailed presidents of the Association, Anil and Asiya Qadri of Shangrilla Public slipped on the last hold to settle for new families and adult members as also receiving work Mahi Choudhary of MNDP School School, Sarwal. In girls' category a silver medal. Nitya Sharma of Results: BOYS: Mini: Rohit Slathia, Kumar, Aman Arora, Sonam application from interested households and to discuss the RS Pura bagged second position. there was an upset when Shivani of Shangrilla Public School secured Ist; Vishwarth Sharma, 2nd and Sidharth and Satish Bhan, a sports labour budget and planning of works for the current However, in the Sub Junior girls' Star Academy Muthi third place. There was not much Danish Slathia, 3rd. Sub Junior: organizer. month also took place. In one such special programme in category, top three positions Shining defeated Shilpa Charak, last year's competition in the women category Riaz Ali, Ist; Abhinash Badiria, 2nd The championship was organized this regard was organized at village Mathwar which has bagged by Ria Choudhary of MNDP zonal silver medallist, to clinch the because of lack of adequate and Bipan Singh, 3rd.Earlier, the by Mountaineering Association of also been identified as Adarsh Village under "Sansad School, Tanisha of Shastri Memorial top spot. Shivani easily topped the participation and Muskan Abrol, a championship was declared open J&K and sponsored by J&K State Adarsh Gram Yojana" (SAGY) in which local masses, Higher Secondary School, Patoli wall while Shilpa of the same school senior climber, easily bagged the by Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Sports Council. members of PRI's of Panchayat Mathwar, educational institutions, NGOs and Self Help Groups and participated. On spot job card registration, demand capturing and work plan under MGREGA was discussed and deliberated at length beside various aspects of planning under SAGY also came under discussion in which resource persons enlightened and motivated the participants for their valuable contribution in making the village as Adarsh. The function was presided over by Additional District Development Commissioner, Jammu, Anuradha (KAS). retirement, says former McLaren would be very Agencies, May 2: Assistant Commissioner Development, Jammu, Shokat team-mate Nelson Piquet good, and the salary must Fernando Alonso's Mahmood Malik (KAS), Shafqat Majeed Bhat (Block have been part of the Development Officer), Mathwar, Social Audit Coordinator, "frustrations" at McLaren Jr. Alonso, 33, has yet to reason. Programme Officer (MGNREGA) and other officials of the might be a reason the southpaw added: "I've been titles in five and six different GENCIES score a point on his double world development were also present. For some reason they are ALAS fighting bigger guys - Oscar weight divisions respectively. V EGAS , M AY 2 return to McLaren, nor champion is hinting at not doing well," added De La Hoya, Antonio Whoever wins this weekend Floyd Mayweather and has the team scored Piquet Jr, now competing Manny Pacquiao weighed in Margarito... it doesn't matter will be able to claim they are points in the first four in Formula E, having as 11,500 fans watched on to me."The MGM Grand was the best fighter of their era. races. ahead of the most lucrative abuzz the day before the Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie raced with Alonso at And the Spaniard recently Renault in 2008 and fight in history in Las Vegas fight, with people queuing to Roach, admitted the said "he was looking at on Saturday.Entry to the get into the Garden Arena remorseless hype had been 2009."He's paid a lot of weigh-in at the MGM Grand hours before Mayweather hard to cope with."I've other things", and money to do what he Dortmund Manchester United's David thinking about "different AGENCIES May 2: Liverpool Borussia Arena on Friday was and Pacquiao, 36, stepped always liked big fights does best and he wants Garden could sign Aston Villa striker midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, De Gea, 24, they will find priorities in life". $10 (£6.60), although tickets on the scales.It was the first because I like big to deliver. But when there were changing hands on the time tickets had been sold for challenges," said Roach, who Christian Benteke, 24, PSV 24, for £20m this summer. another goalkeeper to sign if "It's frustrating - you're he does not agree to join the best but driving ninth, are no means to do it you resale market for $800 a weigh-in, with proceeds was in Oscar De la Hoya's Eindhoven forward Memphis (Daily Telegraph) will have a very frustrated (£530).The fight is set to going to charity, and those corner when Mayweather them this summer. (Sun - 10th," said Piquet Jr. Depay, 21, and Manchester Telegraph generate an estimated that bought them were given beat him in 2007. "But, with person." City midfielder James Milner, The front page of the subscription needed) "I'd understand if he $400m (£265m).American a two-hour show Pacquiao this one, I might have bitten Alonso returned for a Chelsea goalkeeper Petr wants to retire. I wouldn't Telegraph's sport section 29, if 20-year-old forward Mayweather scaled 146lb - was introduced to the stage off more than I can Raheem Sterling goes to Southampton manager Cech, 32, will leave the club discount him doing that second spell at McLaren one pound under the first and looked relaxed, chew."We're fighting a very after five years with Manchester City. (Daily Ronald Koeman has set a at the end of the season and for a year or two, then limit - and taking pictures of himself and good defensive fighter, but Ferrari, where he failed to welterweight Mirror) 10-day deadline for move to either Arsenal or returning." Pacquiao of the Philippines waving to the large Philippine I'm one of those guys that land a third Formula 1 City want to sign two more Manchester United target Paris St-Germain. (Daily Alonso, who signed a 145lb.The pair will fight for contingent.Mayweather, on believes offence wins fights. forwards and are considering Nathaniel Clyne to decide on Mirror) Chelsea are set to three-year contract with drivers' title. The Italian the WBC, WBA and WBO the other hand, was booed to I think we'll overwhelm him welterweight titles."I believe the stage and looked tense, with speed." Roach felt both Liverpool's Sterling, his future as the 24-year-old sign 19-year-old Brazilian the British team after team finished fourth in that with my skills, I'm going as he has done all fighters had "declined a little Wolfsburg's Kevin De England right-back stalls over midfielder Nathan for £4.5m leaving Ferrari, has the constructors' to be victorious," said the 38- week.Pacquiao mouthed bit", adding: "I've been Bruyne, 23, Burnley's Danny a new contract. (Daily Mail) from Brazilian side Atletico managed a 12th and 11th championship in 2014, Floyd's legs and year-old Mayweather, who is "thank you" to his rival as watching Ings, 22, and Southampton's Real Madrid have told Paranaense. placing so far this season but seem more they're not as good as they they engaged in the unbeaten in 47 professional Jay Rodriguez, 25. (Daily to be. He doesn't move - though both the driver competitive this season fights."I don't take anything traditional stare-down, as a used Express) fluently as he used to."We and McLaren say they are and sit second behind good-natured build-up as away from Manny Pacquiao, knock him out late, but I City should have been he's a solid fighter and it will continued. "I don't know can confident there will be an Mercedes. "Fernando is really want to beat him on docked points for breaking what he exactly said. No, I the best driver out there," be an intriguing match-up. improvement in the next points. Either way, no financial fair play rules, says didn't respond," said "But after Saturday, I'll still said Piquet Jr, son of race, the Spanish problem."Roach said Mayweather, Chelsea manager Jose be 'TBE' [The Best Ever]." Brazilian three-time F1 Grand Prix on 10 May. Mayweather's relatively Sports & Allied News The MGM Grand Garden Pacquiao, who has 57 wins Mourinho. (Daily Mail). there have been world champion Nelson mood in the buildand five defeats from 64 pro Arena holds 16,000 but as subdued Manchester United are JAMMU, May 02: State contingent comprising 61 student However, Piquet. up to the fight could be a suggestions the few as 500 tickets for the fights, said: "It's a great preparing a £100m deal to players in four desciplines of badminton, handball, fencing relationship between sign that he is apprehensive Referring to Lewis fight went on sale to the responsibility for me to give and rifle shooting in under 14 and under-19 categories today sign Real Madrid forward facing Pacquiao."At and the team has Hamilton winning his first enjoyment to the fans. The general public.Tickets are about Gareth Bale, 25. The former left for 60th National School Games to be held at Pune in Alonso the first press conference, I title with McLaren in 2008 changing hands on the resale fans deserve to have a good already become strained. him we were going to Tottenham player cost Real Maharashtra from May six to May nine. fight, whether they are a fan market for as much as told Spaniard blamed the after Alonso left for kick his ass," said the 55£85.3m when he joined them The contingent was flagged off by Deputy Director, The $350,000, while some have of Mayweather or Pacquiao. Renault, he added: "I for a crash in year-old American."I thought in September 2013. (Daily Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS), Rishi steering been prepared to pay $3,500 "The Lord will always be think it gets a bit nnoying pre-season testing that was going to get something Telegraph)Liverpool are Kumar from Youth Hostel, me and strengthen me to watch the fight in one of Iback, when it's the second time with but we got nothing. left him in hospital for 10 closed-circuit venues He's been and deliver him into my closing in on a £22m deal for Nagrota, near here today. so nice, I really he's changed a team, and three days, and resulted The team is accompanied by senior Physical Education along the Las Vegas hands."Asked about the Real Madrid's Russia don't think he wants to be the team he has left has Strip.Given the astronomical difference in size midfielder Denis Cheryshev, Teacher (PET), Rattan Lal. The School Games are in him missing the here."Mayweather done well. "It's not his numbers involved, the fact organised by the National School Games Federation of India Mayweather is 5ft 8ins and opening race in Australia. 24, who is on loan at (SGFI). "The camp went It's the wrong time Pacquiao 5ft 6½ins with a this is a match-up between responded: extremely smooth. I don't Villarreal. (Daily Express) Among others present were district officer, Sukh Dev Raj McLaren denied there was fault. two of the greatest boxers reach difference of five at the wrong place. That a problem. "He was need to trash Manny Arsenal will compete with Sharma, Harvinder Kour (PEM) and BK Tickoo (PEM). ever has been forgotten by inches in favour of the thinking moving back to happens." Pacquiao, I know what I can Manchester United to sign some. Mayweather and American - the Filipino Pacquiao have won world do." Fernando Alonso retirement Mayweather v Pacquiao: hint understandable - Piquet Jr 11,500 fans watch Las Vegas weigh-in Football gossip: Bale, Sterling, Benteke, Gundogan, De Gea State contingent leaves for School Games 12 The NORTHLINES JAMMU | SUNDAY | MAY 3 | 2015 www.thenorthlines.com