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WEDNESDAY 04 June | 2014 | 05 Shaban, 1435 AH | PAGES 12 | VOL NO: 4 | ISSUE NO: 154 | RS: 2/- (AIR SURCHARGE FOR JAMMU /DELHI/LEH 50 Paisa)Pen For Justice Largely Circulated, No. 1 Bilingual Daily of J&Khttp://www.zabarwantimes.com

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2nd Police martyrs Memorial volley ball tourney

commencesSrinagar, June 3: The inaugural func-tion of 2nd Police martyrs Memorial volley ball tournament was held at Battalion headquarters Reshipora Shopian under Civic Action pro-gramme. The event was inaugurated by commandant 18th BN Sh. Sanjay Khajuria.Sixteen teams from District Shopian, Pulwama and Kulgam are participating in

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Zahid Iqbal drowning case

Even though the rivers and streams of the state are flowing to their full ca-pacity, people have to suffer the brunt of load shedding which is unprece-dented and has never been so bad in the past. One is astonished to see that the present coalition Govt. despite its humiliating defeat in recently held parliament elections is not learning a lesson. The developmental sector is totally paralyzed, electricity position is worse than what it was in winter. The work culture in the Govt. offices is deteriorating with every passing day, the health sector is not coming up to the expectations of the people and in every field it seems as if a stand-still situation is in force. It was expected that after this defeat, the whole polit-ical and administrative system will be revamped and activated.

Govt. in Slumber

Lady consumes poison in AwantiporaSrinagar, June 3 : In an attempt to end her life a lady consumed poison, Police has taken cogni-zance and investigation has been started. According to a police statement issued to KNS, 30 years old lady (name withheld) resident of Batpora Khrew consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She was shifted to SMHS Hospital for treatment. Police has regis-tered a case in this regard. (KNS)

Cabinet raises retirement age to 60Srinagar, June 3: The Assis-tant Commissioner Nazool Srinagar who was appointed as an inquiry officer to probe the circumstances which led to the death of Zahid Iqbal Bhat has started inquest proceedings by issuing a public notice inviting people who have any sort of in-formation regarding the matter to depose before him within 15 days.In his public notice, the AC Nazool has asked people having information with regard to the circumstances that led to the death of Zahid Iqbal Bhat son of Mohammad Iqbal resident of Padshahibagh to get their statements recorded before AC Nazool from 10 am upto 4 pm within 15 days of issuance of this notification.On May 28, District magistrate Srinagar had ordered magis-terial probe into the death of Zahid Iqbal under section 176 CRPC and submit the report within the period of two months.According to KNS reports, on August 26, 2013 Zahid’s body was fished out of Jehlum. The primary investigation

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Jammu, June 3: Calling upon the cadre to spread message of the party in every nook and corner of the State, patron of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, today said that PDP has a vision to address aspira-tions of all regions and sub-regions of the State.According to a statement issued to KNS, while addressing two sepa-rate meetings of the senior leaders of Jammu province and members of the district committee Udhampur to review performance of the party in the just concluded Parliamentary elections, Mufti said that people of the State have endorsed vision-ary and progressive agenda of PDP.“PDP through its works has earned credibility of the people of Jam-mu and Kashmir and the masses are looking towards PDP to get their aspira-tions addressed”, he observed and added that people have realized that only PDP has the vision and conviction to solve their problems. He said that PDP also has restored peoples’ faith in democracy

and democratic institutions.“It is high time to further spread mes-sage of the party in every village and hamlet of Jammu and Kashmir”, he said and asserted that policies and pro-grammes of the party were formulated by incorporating wishes of every section of the society.He said that agenda of his party was to

restore peace and tranquilli-ty in the State and to ensure balanced development. He said that PDP through its vi-sionary policies has already changed political discourse of the State and the party would continue to pursue its pro-peace and pro-develop-ment agenda.General Secertary Yashpal Sharma, Vice President T S Bajwa, MLA Sardar Rafiq

Khan, Ch Zulfikar, Sr leaders Ved Ma-hajan, Shanti Devi, Damamn Bhasin, Ch Hamid, Rashid Malik, Hussain Ali Waffa, Bharat Bhushan Gupta, Surinder Choudhary, Fallail Singh, Jagjeet Singh Jagga, Sukhdev Sharma, Dalveer Singh, Mohan Lal Gupta,

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Mufti says PDP genuine voice of people

Srinagar, June 3: Expressing seri-ous concerns over the concerted efforts to damage and inflict harm to the world renowned Kashmiri handicrafts and skilled industry, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chair-man Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Moham-mad Umar Farooq has said that if seri-ous steps were not taken to eliminate the causes responsi-ble for the gradual decline of Kashmir’s traditional arts and skills, an important sources of liveli-hood of thousands of skilled people would end besides leading to the strangulation of one of the import-ant source of economic stability in Kashmir.According to a statement issued to KNS, in this connection a high level delegation of Kashmir Cop-per Workers Trader Union led by its head Mohammad Yousuf Kakru met Mirwaiz and apprised him about the issues faced by the

copper industry. While listening to their grievances, Mirwaiz stat-ed that the issues and problems faced by the people in copper in-dustry were of serious concern, adding, it is important to provide security to the skilled workers of

this industry to save the age old industry from extinction.The workers union told Mirwaiz that the conditions were being created to dis-courage the skilled workers engaged in the profession of the handmade copper utensils. The work-ers stated that some persons with vested interest were intro-

ducing machines in Kashmir to make copper utensils and selling them as handmade while as some were importing the copper items from outside the state thereby endangering the livelihood of skilled workers associated with the local copper

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Mirwaiz concerned about damages to Kashmiri

handicrafts, skilled industry Srinagar, June 3 : The state government has reinstated Alok Kumar, an IPS officer of Jammu and Kashmir cadre who as Deputy Inspector Gen-eral of Police was placed under suspension by Bihar government last year following unlawful activities allegations against him during his stint as DIG Saran in Bihar.Sources told KNS that under the government order number 257 of 2014 dated June 2, 2014 Ku-mar has been reinstated. His posting is yet to be decided by the govern-ment. On February 5, 2013 Kumar was placed under suspension by Bihar government for

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Govt reinstates IPS officer of

J&K Cadre

Jun 3: Rural Development Min-ister and the OBC face of BJP in Maharashtra Gopinath Munde died apparently of shock and cardiac arrest suffered during a road accident early Tuesday morning. 64-year-old Munde, who made his entry into the Union Cabinet for the first time after the Lok Sabha polls, was on his way to the airport when his car was hit by another vehicle at Prithviraj road-Tughlak road roundabout in the heart of the capital, said Union Minster Nitin Gadkari. “Munde was brought to the emergency department of Jai Prakash Narain Apex Trauma Centre, AIIMS at 6:30 AM by his personal assistant and driver. Munde was sitting in the back-seat of his car which was hit by

another car or any other vehicle at around 6:20 AM from the side he was sitting,” Dr Amit Gupta of the Trauma Centre told re-porters. “On his arrival at the Trau-ma Centre, there was no spon-taneous breathing, no blood pressure, no pulse, no cardiac activity. So immediately Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation

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Union Rural Development Minister Munde dies in car accident

Sarpanch gives a damn to government notices

Srinagar, June 3: At least three youth including a post graduate student who had gone missing from North Kashmir’s Sopore town last month have joined militant ranks. Police sources told CNS that on May 14 last month, they received information that at least three youth in the age group of 20 to 23 have gone missing from the town. “We accordingly called their family mem-bers for clarification and

they admitted that trio are missing,” a top police offi-cial told CNS on condition of anonymity. Sources said that two youth hail from village Brathkalan and one is from Duroo village, which is the native place of Hurriyat Leader Syed Ali Geelani. Well placed sources in Counter Intelligence Unit identified the trio as Sameer Ahmad Wani (Duroo),Reyaz

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Anantnag, June 3: Au-thorities on Tuesday sealed a petrol pump for selling adulterated fuel in south Kashmir’s Anant-nag district. Acting on public com-plaints, a joint team of police and Consumer Af-fairs and Public Distri-bution (CA&PD) depart-ment sealed Liddar Filing Station near Mattan in Anantnag after finding out that the petrol being supplied was adulterated.

“The petrol had water added to it and according-ly the filling station was sealed under relevant sections of law,” a po-lice official told CNS. He said that a car owner had complained that he faced problems in running his vehicle (JK01A-7478) shortly after filling petrol tank of his vehicle from the petrol pump. A CA&PD official told CNS that on

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Trio including a post graduate student joined militant ranks

Petrol pump in Anantnag sealed for adulteration

Wasim Akram Celebrates 48th birthday

Spinners getting lessons in Mushtaq’s camp

IGP Kashmir promotes 205 HCs to the rank of ASIs

SRINAGAR, June 03: The Cabinet which met here Tuesday with Chief Minister Omar Ab-dullah in chair approved enhancement in the prescribed age of retirement on superan-nuation in the case of Government servants in service on 01.06.2014 or appointed on or after that date, from the present 58 years to 60 years. The prescribed upper age limit for entry into Government service against all posts, meant for direct recruitment, other than those filled through the Combined Compet-itive Examination, conducted by the Public Service Commission, shall, with effect from 1st January, 2014, be as under:-

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39 Years

42 Years

This shall, however, not apply to the posts already advertised, for which the last date, fixed by the recruitment agencies, has ex-pired.Recruitment against the posts, which have been advertised before 01.01.2014, shall con-tinue to be governed by the age applicable at the relevant point of time.In another decision, the Cabinet with regard to the demand of the Employees’ Unions for the regularization of casual/temporary/need based labourers, engaged after 31.01.1994, or-dered that all the Departments shall submit the requisite details to the Finance Depart-

ment by the end of June, 2014 in order to en-able the Cabinet Sub-Committee, headed by Finance Minister, to prepare an appropriate policy in this regard.Earlier amid thunderous applause of hun-dreds of government employee representa-tives, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah this af-ternoon announced his intension to enhance the retirement age of employees from 58 to 60 years and the upper age limit for youth to obtain government job from 37 to 40 years. He further announced the deadline of one month for finalizing the regularization of adhoc employees whose cases are under pro-cess in Finance Department.“I will strongly advocate the enhancement of age issue in the Cabinet and make sure that it is approved to the best satisfaction of the employees”, he said directing Chief Secretary, Mohammad Iqbal Khandey who alongwith Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas and Secretary General Administration Department, Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari was flanking him in the meeting he took with leaders of Employees Joint Consultative Committee (EJCC) here, to take action for withdrawing all cases in-stituted against agitating employees under ESMO. He said he has already given orders for withdrawal of dies-non against agitating employees.The Chief Minister constituted a Committee comprising Chief Secretary, Principal Secre-tary to the Chief Minister and Secretary Gen-eral Administration Department to study all other demands of the employees outside the ambit of Finance Department for finalizing and reporting with its recommendations in a one month’s period. “I will personally mon-itor the functioning of this Committee and

all other issues pertaining to the welfare of employees and talk to representatives of em-ployees myself without any mediators. We will be meeting in every month here in the Banquet Hall to sort-out issues and cement the relations between the government and its employees”, he said adding that after a period of month he will share the findings and recommendations of the Committee he constituted in the meeting led by the Chief Secretary with the representatives of the em-ployees.The Chief Minister fixed a deadline of one month for the Finance Department to final-ize the recommendations on casual employ-ees. He said his government has always been employee-friendly and it took historic and hard decisions in favour of its employees despite severe financial conditions. “We pro-vided you with 6th Pay Commission benefits, its arrears and host of other facilities to im-prove your conditions and are ready to sort-out all pending issues with you in a friendly and amicable atmosphere”, he told the rep-resentatives of employees of all government employee associations of the State.The Chief Minister said that much politics has been done on the issue of enhancing retirement age of government employees. “Many played double role in this regard and while talking to employees they extended their support to them and to youth they told that it would be counter-productive for the interests of unemployed youth”, he said that enhancement of retirement age will have no effect on recruitment of youth as the govern-ment will continue the recruitment process to fill up the vacant posts in different govern-ment departments. He said no wrong impres-sion should be given to the youth in this re-

gard and no politics needs to be done on this important welfare measure any more.The Chief Minister made a mention of the role played by Chief Secretary, Mohammad Iqbal Khandey in advocating and justifying the need to enhance the retirement age of government employees and extending him the highest support in this regard.Earlier, the President EJCC, Abdul Qayoom Wani and its Convenor, Rouf Ahmad in their speeches expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for his keenness

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Upper age limit for entry to Govt. service raised by 3 yrs

SRINAGAR, JUNE 03- Secretary to Gov-ernment General Administration Depart-ment Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari, today took a review meeting with the of-ficers of General Administrative Depart-ment to take stock of the vacant posts in various Government departments and the recruitment process in progress at pres-ent. During the discussing, it was pointed out that more than 26000 vacancies have been referred to the Services Selection Board. Besides, over 14,000 Class-IV va-cancies have also been referred to various Recruitment Agencies.Over 7500 posts at the non-gazetted/ Class-IV level in the Police department are also being filled up by

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More than one lakh posts to be filled in

next two years

Asks worker to dedicate themselves for the service of people

The OBC face of BJP in Maharashtra and former Deputy Chief Minister, Gopi-nath Munde, who had joined the Union Cabinet for the first time a week back, was all set to spearhead the party's cam-paign in the upcoming Assembly polls in the state to wrest power from the Con-gress-NCP combine. The 64-year-old Rural Development Minister, who died on Tuesday following a road accident in New Delhi, was a five-time MLA and had always harboured the ambition of becoming first BJP Chief Minister of Maharashtra. A known detractor of NCP chief Sharad Pawar, Munde was credited with neutral-ising the Maratha politician's influence to such an extent that the Sena-BJP com-bine came to power in

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Gopinath Munde’s profile ‘Encroaches road,

raises illegal structure’Anantnag, June 3: Scores of residents from Kullar Pahalgam Tuesday staged a protest against the Sar-panch alleging that he has encroached main road by raising illegal construc-tion. The protestors as-sembled in Press Enclave Srinagar and alleged that

district and police admin-istration is not taking ac-tion against him as he has political backing. They said that so far Roads and Building Division Khana-bal has issued three notic-es against him but the Sar-panch Kullar Muhammad Amin Bhat did not bother to reply. Displaying the copy of final notice shot by Exec-

utive Engineer R&B Divi-sion Khanabal to the said Sarpanch the protestors said that authorities espe-cially the Tehsildar is un-able to take action against Bhat for the reasons better known to him. The notice issued by Executive Engi-neer R&B Division Khana-bal reads that, “it has been observed thatSee Sarpanch On PG 11..

Jammu, June 3 : Senior National Conference leaders of the Jammu Province on Tuesday decided to a launch mass contact programme and apprise the people about achievements registered by Omar Abdullah led government during the past five and half years.“The report card of the government is envious”, the leaders felt at a meeting held at Sher-e-Kashmir Bhavan here this afternoon, hoping that this odyssey will continue with renewed vigour in future as well, a statement issued to KNS said.

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NC to launch mass contact programme

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NOTICEWhereas a joint application has been received from Shri Mu-zaffar Ahmad S/o Mohd Is-mail Kuchay R/o Dabtal, Gonez Khud, Srinagar

(as Transferor) and Mohd Amin Teeli S/o Gh. Mohd R/o Urdu Bazar, srinagar(as Transferee) for transfer of Mini Bus carriage route permit No: 728/CMB/WA covering Vehicle No. JK01A-3359. Now, therefore, it is notified for general informa-tion that objections, if any to the proposed transfer of the said route permit/vehicle shall be filled writing in the Office of the Regional Transport Officer, Kashmir within a period of 7 days from the date of publication of this notice.NO: JKRTOK-1947 Dated: 03/06/2014 Sd/-

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Last Counselling NoticeConsequent upon the failure of some candidates to complete their admission formalities in the below mentioned Departments of the Faculty.a. English at M.A Road, South Campus & North Campus (Under Self Finance seats only)at 10:30 amb. English at North Campus RBA one seat at 11:00 amc. Urdu at Main Campus / South Campus One each( Under Self Finance seats only) at 11:30 amd. Linguistics ( Under Self Finance seats only) at 12: 00 noone. Kashmiri one seat (Under Self Finance seats only) at 12:30 pmThe counseling session for filling up these vacan-cies shall take place in the office of the Dean Faculty of Arts University of Kashmir on 6th May 2014 as per the above mentioned time.The reserved category candidates must bring origi-nal certificates with them.

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No: F(Coun- Arts) Ku/14 | ET- 191Dated: 02.06.2014.

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GOVERNMENT OF TAMMU & KASHMIR

QFFIE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENIGNEER, PHE DIVISION CHADQORA

NIT No. 01/PHEDC/SHG (Short term)/2014-15/ (05/14).For & on behalf of the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir State sealed tenders affixed with Rs.4/= revenue stamps are invited from the registered/approved firm / PWD contractors whose registration are valid for the current financial year in terms of standing rules for the works mentioned below.

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1. Replacement/Re-alignment of 80mm dia GI pipe at Nowgam Bonpoa for WSS Nowgam Pad-shahibagh

R s . 0 . 4 6 Lacs

Rs:-460/= "SHG" 07 Days- Rs:- 50/= MH-4215-Sgr. City

2. Imptts. Of water supply to Rose Lane colony "C" lal-Nagar Me-than.

R s . 0 . 1 3 Lacs

Rs:-130/= "SHG" 05 Days Rs:- 15/=' MH-4215-Sgr. City

3. Extension of service line at Malik Mohala Lasjan for WSS Baginder-Lasjan.

R s . 0 . 0 8 Lacs

Rs:- 100/= "SHG" 05 Days Rs:- 10/= MH-4215-Sgr. City

4. De-silting /Silt clearance of SR, PSTs, Floculator, SSF Plant In-take chamber Sluice chamber & washout channel at Zuhama & Sursyar for WSS Sursyar and Namtaha!

R s . 0 . 8 3 Lacs

Rs:- 830/= "SHG" 10 Days Rs:-85/= M H - 4 2 1 5 -M&R.

5. De-silting /silt Clarence of SRs, Spring protection works Floculator incl. Intake chamber at Badipora for WSS Chadoora.

R s . 0 . 5 2 Lacs

Rs:- 520/= "SHG" 07 Days Rs:- 55/= M H - 4 2 1 5 -M&R.

6 De-silting of various SRs at Pak-herpora & Dalwan for WSS Zi-yarat Sharief Pakherpora..

R s . 0 . 1 6 Lacs

Rs:- 160/= "SHG" 05 Days Rs:- 20/= M H - 4 2 1 5 -M&R.

7 Imptts. To RWM by way of. provid-ing M.S flanges feeding to Nagbal & Fresdub Munshimarg for WSS Nagbal & Fresdub Munshimarg.

R s . 0 . 1 6 Lacs

Rs:- 160/= "SHG" 05 Days Rs:- 20/= M H - 4 2 1 5 -M&R.

8 Restoration of main/Submain distribution system at Pakher-pora for WSS Ziyarat Sharief Pak-herpora.

R s . 0 . 0 8 Lacs

Rs:- 100/= "SHG" 05 Days Rs:- 10/= M H - 4 2 1 5 -M&R.

01. The tenders should reach this office of the Executive Engineer, 0n or before 11-06-2014 up to 2 PM which shall be opened on the same date or any subsequent date convenient to the opening authority. In case the opening date being declared as holiday/ Hartal the tenders shall be received on the next working day.02. The tender document will be issued by this office with effect from 07-06-2014 to 10-06-2014 up to 2PM subject to production of TIN / Pan No & latest clearance Sales Tax Certificate from the Sales Tax Department and valid Registration Card.03. The tenders should cover their rates quoted with transparent tape & avoid over writing /correction or othenvise tenders shall be rejected. The rates be strict!}' quoted as per the unit advertised in the NIT / Rate List.04. In case any delay in completion of work penalty up to 10% shall be imposed against the allotted cost.05. All other terms and conditions shall remain same as laid down in Master NIT/ PWD form 25. - 06. Requirement of pipe material stands submitted to IVh&P Division for procurement purpose.DIPK:1334 Sd/- Executive Engineer

to ensure redressal of all grievances of the employees.“It is the historic fact that you intervened at all junc-tures to approve 6th Pay Commission recommenda-tions in favour of government employees as also pay-ment of the huge amount of Rs. 4200 crores as arrears to the employees. We also want to place it on record that your sagacity and employee-friendly approach made all problems easy to solve”, they said and com-plimented the Chief Minister for taking initiative to resolve all issues with employees. They said that they convey the gratitude of all the employees of Jammu and Kashmir to the Chief Minister for his keenness for the welfare of government employees. (KNS)

the Police Recruitment Boards.The Departments have also referred over 2700 posts to the Public Service Commission to be filled up through direct recruitment for which the selection process is at various stages. Posts under Combined Competitive Examination are also being filled up on regular basis and in this regard 51 posts have been referred to the Public Service Commission during 2014.The meeting was also informed that at least 50,000 more vacancies are likely to be referred to the Re-cruiting Agencies which have not been referred so far which may also include a large number of posts to be created for the new Administrative Units ap-proved recently by the Cabinet vide its Decision No. 20/01/2014 dated 01-02-2014. The Departments have already been advised to refer the pending available vacancies to the Recruiting Agencies expeditiously.During the next 24 months more than 100,000 posts shall be filled through various Recruiting agencies, thus providing employment to a large number of unemployed educated youth in the Government sector. The Recruiting Agencies are being asked to expedite the selection process. This shall also benefit a large number of un-employed educated youth who had crossed the upper age limit which has now been enhanced by 3 years by the State Cabinet today.

Bejeshpal Gupta, Kuldeep Manhas, Rakesh Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Javaid Ahmad Chadail, Nasir-ud-din Wani, Gulzar Ahmad, Yudhveer Raina, Prshottam Singh, Ashwani Pandita, Ashok Bhat were present in the meeting. Highlighting achievements of the PDP, Mufti remind-ed that PDP-Congress during its tenure had fulfilled the promises which the party had made with the peo-ple of Jammu and Kashmir in 2002 Assembly elec-tions. “Although we had only 16 members in our kitty yet we had changed socio-economic scene of the State besides creating a sense of security among the com-mon masses”, he said. He called upon the workers to educate the people about policies and programmes of the PDP regime which aimed at shaping up a political stable, economically vibrant and socially emancipat-ed Jammu and Kashmir.Reiterating commitment of his party to strengthen reconciliatory policies, he said that PDP resolves to rededicate itself to espouse the cause of peace, pros-perity, process of dialogue and dignified and amicable solution of state’s political and economic problems. He further said that PDP has emerged as a genuine and authentic voice of the people of Jammu and Kash-mir and the party has to play a crucial role and great responsibility. He said that the PDP had translated its promises into realities so people of the State have high hopes from our party and it is duty of the party workers to come up to the expectations of the com-mon masses. (KNS)

industry. They said that though the state government has put a ban on use of machines; however, the law was not being fully implemented on the ground by the concerned Law enforcing agencies. Mirwaiz ex-pressed concern over the inability of the government to protect the local copper industry in Kashmir. He as-sured the workers that he would raise the issues faced by copper workers at all platforms. (KNS)

allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore as extortion money from a liquor trader Tunnaji Pandey during his stint as the Chhapra-headquartered DIG of Saran range.This was for the first time that a DIG-rank officer was suspended in Bihar on corruption charges. Though a native of Bihar, Kumar is an officer of Jam-mu & Kashmir cadre of 1997 batch. He was in Bihar on interstate deputation.After his suspension, Kumar approached Patna high court where he got a relief which put a stay on his arrest. The Patna court had ordered police admin-istration to submit case diary. Kumar’s counsel had filed an anticipatory petition on his behalf had argued that the officer has been implicated in a case of extortion and pleaded the court to grant him antic-ipatory bail. (KNS)

(CPR) was started and continued for the next 15 min-utes. Despite resuscitative measures, Munde could not be revived and was declared dead at 7:20 AM,” he said. The doctor said, “Munde was hypertensive and a sug-ar patient. He was already taking medicines. Right now there are no major external injuries on his body. We cannot say anything but clinically we might say that he had a sudden cardiac death”. Munde’s secretary S Nair said the Union Minister re-ceived a huge shock after the accident and apparently suffered a massive heart attack. A senior police official said the offending vehicle was an Indica car which jumped the traffic signal at Au-robindo Chowk and collided with the Maruti Suzuki SX4 in which Munde was travelling towards Safdar-jung road from Prithviraj road. The Indica was coming towards Tughlaq road, a lit-tle over a km from the Prime Minister Narendra Mo-di’s official residence, and hit Munde’s car toward’s the passenger side where Munde was sitting, he said, adding Munde fell on the seat immediately after the car was hit. The driver of the Indica car was detained from the spot and later arrested by police.Police said Munde had some minor aberrations on his

nose. After the accident, Munde sought water and asked his driver to take him to the hospital, police said. Munde had only Monday night attended a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers called by the Prime Minister and was proceeding to Mumbai for work when the accident occurred. Condoling his death, Prime Minister Modi said he was extremely saddened and shocked by demise of “my friend” Munde. As a mark of respect to Munde, the national flag is being flown at half mast in Delhi, state capitals and Union Territories today. Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who was the first to reach AIIMS, said doctors tried their best to revive him. Union Highways and Surface Transport Minister Ni-tin Gadkari, who was also there at the hospital, said Munde will be cremated in his native village in Beed in Maharashtra today.

the 1995 Assembly polls and he became the Deputy Chief Minister. Brother-in-law of slain BJP leader Pramod Mahajan, Munde hails from a poor family in the backward Marathwada region and was brought into politics by the late BJP leader Vasantrao Bhagwat, who also groomed several others including Pramod Mahajan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the BJP leadership had handpicked Munde to lead the party's campaign in the state where assembly polls are due in four months. Munde, who was the Deputy Leader of Opposition in 15th Lok Sabha, won the Lok Sabha polls this time despite Pawar making the Beed seat a prestige issue. He also served as general secretary of the party at the nation-al level and as Chairman of the Committee on Chemicals and Fertil isers in the outgoing Lok Sabha. Born on December 12, 1949, and hailing from Nathra village in Beed district, Munde was member of Maharashtra Legisla-tive Assembly for five terms, 1980-1985, 1990-2009. He was born to Pandurang Munde and Limbabai Munde in a middle class Vanjari (caste) farmer's family. He is survived by wife and three daughters - Pankaja, Pritam and Yashashri. Pankaja Palave represents the Parli Assembly seat in Beed district.The most prominent leader of the party in Maharashtra for over two decades along with his late brother-in-law Pramod Mahajan, Munde was the architect of the social engineering formula by cobbling up the opposition 'Mahayuti' alliance which got 42 of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the recent Lok Sabha polls. Munde was the Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legisla-tive Assembly during 1992-1995. He donned various roles in Maharashtra including that of Deputy Chief Minister from 1995-1999. He began his political journey in college with ABVP. He was also a part of agitation against state of emergency imposed by the then PM Indira Gandhi. The turning point of his career was his joining the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. He was later made president of the Maharashtra unit of the BJP's youth wing, Bhara-tiya Janata Yuva Morcha.

you are raising construction in violation of Ribbon Development Act and not maintaining the required distance from the centre line of the road one kilome-ter of Kullar Yanner Road. You are as such given a final chance to demolish such illegal construction within 3 days.” “I fail to understand what sort of person this Sar-panch is. My team visited the Sarpanch thrice and ordered him to demolish his construction, but he is so far unmoved,” Executive Engineer R&B Division Khanabal Anantnag Showkat Ahmed Dar told CNS adding that sooner or later the authorities will demol-ish his illegal structure. (CNS)

Provincial President Devender Singh Rana, S Har-bans Singh, Surjit Singh Slathia, Rattan Lal Gupta, Mushtaq Ahmad Bukhari, Thakur Kashmira Singh, Mirza Abdul Rasheed, Babu Ram Paul, Gurdeep Singh Sasan, Jugal Mahajan, Haji Mohammed Hus-sain and Sheikh Bashir Ahmed were among others who participated in the meeting.The meeting took stock of the overall political scenar-io obtaining in the region, especially in the backdrop of the poll outcome of recent parliamentary elections. The meeting also discussed in detail the party affairs and felt the need for mobilizing basic party units at block and district levels for the ensuing Assembly elections.National Conference leaders said that National Con-ference holds promise for development and peace in the State, adding that while solid basis have been laid in this regard, much more is still required to be done.The leaders lauded the role of grass roots level functionaries and workers and acknowledged their tireless efforts in carrying forward the party agen-da with focus on furthering the policies and pro-grammes of National Conference. They noted with satisfaction the hard work put in by rank and file during the recent elections and hoped that given the enthusiasm, the party will emerge victorious in the upcoming elections.Complimenting the party cadre, Rana said that history is testimony to the fact that National Con-ference has emerged with much more strength amid challenges. “We have to gear up for big democratic exercise in the coming months and given the en-thusiasm of our workers at grass roots level, we are confident to steer the legacy of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah to massive success”, he asserted. (KNS)

Ahmad Mir and Adil Ahmad Mir both residents of Brath Kalan Sopore. A police official told CNS that Adil Ahmad Mir was pursuing Masters Degree in Economics from Barkatullah University Bhopal and as per reports, he was supposed to join his classes on May 25 which he did not. “We have inputs that two of them are roaming in Kupwara forests with Lashkar-e-Toiba cadres who are mostly non-locals. It is not easy to locate all of them at this time. One Sameer Ahmed was already in touch with militants from 2007 and he was also associated with ‘Tableegi Jammat’ and is aware about the terrains of frontier district Kupwara,” the official said adding that they have apprehensions that Sameer could persuade more youth to join militant ranks. When contacted Super-intendent of Police Sopore, Abdul Qayoom told CNS that the missing youth may have joined the militant ranks. “The trio may have joined the militant outfit LeT. There are reports that one of them is roaming in the outskirts of Sopore town,” he said adding barring these three youth no other youth have joined the mili-tant ranks in Sopore. (CNS)

spot investigation proved that petrol was adultered. He said they have sent the samples for analysis for further confirmation.

of police stated that his death caused due to drowning. DC Srinagar in its order for inquiry had stated that the office has received a report

from SSP Srinagar regarding the inquest pro-ceedings under section 174 CRPC initiated in the death of Zahid Iqbal’s case. The order main-tained that whereas, the father of deceased has now approached this office with the request that a fresh enquiry may be conducted into the case of Zahid Iqbal. (KNS

2nd Police martyrs Memorial volley ball tourney commences

Srinagar, June 3: The inaugural function of 2nd Po-lice martyrs Memorial volley ball tournament was held at Battalion headquarters Reshipora Shopian under Civic Action programme. The event was in-augurated by commandant 18th BN Sh. Sanjay Kha-juria.Sixteen teams from District Shopian, Pulwama and Kulgam are participating in the tournament. Speak-ing on the occasion, the commandant of 18th BN, Sh. Sanjay Khajuria said that these programmes are being organized by police across the valley to enhance the sports talent among the youth. Orga-nizing these programs would help to bridge the gap between Police and Public, he added. He distributed sports items including uniform, shoes, caps etc among all sixteen participating teams.On first day of the tournament three matches were played. The teams from Nugbal, Chitragam and Noorpora won their respective matches. After con-clusion of each match special refreshment viz eggs, juice fruits were provided to each player. The func-tion was witnessed by large number of civilians of the area. (KNS)

IGP Kashmir promotes 205 HCs to the rank of ASIs

Srinagar, June 3: Inspector General of Police, Kash-mir Zone, A.G Mir today promoted 205 Head Constables to the rank of assistant Sub-Inspec-tors, besides, in-situ grade promotion to 24 officers/officials of Kashmir Zone.The departmental promotion committee under the chairmanship of Inspector General of Po-lice, Kashmir Zone, Sh. A.G Mir has approved the promotions of 205 Head Constables to the rank of assistant Sub-Inspectors and in-situ grade promotion to 24 officers/officials of Kash-mir Zone.In his message, the Inspector General of police, A.G Mir felicitated the promoted officers and their families and hoped that they will work hard to serve the people and the department. (CNS)

NoticeMy wards date of Birth in school records has been wrongly entered as 10.11.2001 instead of 10.01.2000. Now I have applied for necessary cor-rection. Anybody having any objection regard-ing this may produce the dame to Headmaster Govt High School Push Keri Check within 7 days from the date of publication of this notice. After that no objection will be entertained.Ab Rahman BhatF/o: Abid Hussain BhatR/0: Push Keri CheckDistt/Teh: Anantnag

Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR | WEDNESDAY 04. 06 .2014

SRINAGAR, JUNE 03: The Minister for Urban De-velopment & Urban Local Bodies, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Tuesday flagged off a fleet of garbage collection & transportation vehicles of Srinagar Municipal Cor-poration (SMC) compris-ing 4 Garbage Compactor Vehicles (having capacity of 64 Tons Per Truck) and 12 Hooper vehicles taking the existing number to 15 Compactor and 32 Hooper vehicles in order to further improve the solid waste management system in Sri-nagar city.Secretary Hous-ing & Urban Development Department, Mr. Satish Nehru and Commissioner SMC Dr. G. N. Qasba was also present on the occa-

sion.With the introduction of

this new fleet of Compac-tor and Hooper Vehicles, Mr. Jora said that about 150 open garbage sheds would be closed especially in the areas like Humhama, By-pass Bemina, Batamaloo, Karan Nagar, Lal Chowk, Dalgate, Nishat, Hazratbal, Zakura etc. besides around 8000 households of the city would be covered by way of house to house garbage collection in addition to the 11000 houses already covered.The Minister said that Srinagar city on daily basis generates over 600MT garbage and efforts are on to ensure 100 per cent col-lection of solid waste in the entire city. In this regard

Government has taken var-ious steps to improve the collection efficiency of gar-bage and its scientific dis-posal through introduction of mechanised sanitation fleet, distribution of over 40000 dust bins in various wards of the city besides creating facilities for final dumping of waste, the Min-ister added.

Mr. Jora said that under JnNURM, the Union Gov-ernment has sanctioned Rs. 91.97 crores for developing the integrated Municipal Solid Waste Processing Fa-cility at dumping site Achan for 505 Tons Per Day (TPD) garbage, besides augment-ing house to house collec-tion and existing Mecha-nised Sanitation Fleet.

Jora flags off new mechanised sanitation fleet for Srinagar city

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded that India should sponsor a resolution in the United Nations condemning the genocide in Sri Lanka. “I request that India should sponsor a resolution in the United Nations condemning the genocide in Sri Lanka and to hold to account all those responsible for the genocide and thereby render justice to Tamils in Sri Lanka,” the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has said in the memorandum submitted to the Prime Min-ister.Jayalalithaa also drew the attention of the Prime Minister to the retrieval of Katchatheevu, an islet in the Palk Straits ceded to Sri Lanka by India in 1974, and resto-ration of traditional fishing rights of Tamil Nadu fisher-men. Briefing newspersons after meeting Modi, she said she stressed the need to ex-pedite the formation of the

supervisory committee for raising the water level of the Mullaperiyar Dam as ordered by the Supreme Court.“There has to be a supervisory com-mittee to oversee the raising of the water level. The com-mittee should consist of three persons, one to be appointed by Tamil Nadu government, one to be appointed by Ker-ala government and one to be appointed by the Central Water Commission. We in Tamil Nadu have appointed our member, Kerala has also appointed its member, so I urged the Prime Minister to expedite the nomination of a member from the Central Water Commission so that before the southwest mon-soon sets in in earnest, the water level can be raised to 142 feet,” she added.The memorandum also contained several other issues relating to grant of the Digital Ad-dressable System license for the Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable.

Assures macadamiza-tion of lane, bye lane of Rose Lane ColonySRINAGAR, JUNE 03 – Minister for

Roads & Buildings and Mechanical Engineering Mr. Abdul Majid Wani today visited Ram Bagh, Srinagar and took stock of pace of construc-tion work on Shopping-cum-Com-mercial Complex coming up for the rehabilitation of shop owners dis-placed due to construction of flyover from Jehangir Chowk to Ram Bagh.

Briefing about the status of construction work on the Complex, the Managing Director, J&K Project Construction Corporation informed the Minister that the 4 storey build-ing is coming up at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.52 crore. The complex with 9672 sqms built up area would have 152 shops, 2000 sqms office space

and parking space for 72 vehicles in the basement. The work on flooring, painting and external finishing is go-ing on in full swing and is expected to be completed by the end of this Month, the Minister was informed.

The Minister directed the ex-ecuting agency for accelerating the pace of work for timely completion of the project.

Later, the Minister along with MLA Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani visited Chanapora area to take stock of developmental activities being carried out in the area.Brief-ing about the status of construction work on the Complex, the Manag-ing Director, J&K Project Construc-tion Corporation informed the Minister that the 4 storey building is coming up at an estimated cost of Rs. 49.52 crore.

Responding to the demands of the people, the Minister directed the concerned officers of line de-partments to work with coordina-tion so that the projects of public

importance are completed in time. He said besides improving

drainage system, the work on mac-adamization of lane and bye-lanes of Rose Lane Colony would be tak-en up soon. He assured that other problems relating to civic amenities would also be looked into and re-dressed on priority.

The charter of demands pre-sented to the Minister included lev-elling and macadamization of roads leading to Rose Lane Colony, instal-lation of dewatering pump, street lights and dust bins, augmentation of drinking water and power sup-ply, besides deployment of adequate number of Safai-karamchari in the area.

Among others, Chief Engi-neer, R&B, Kashmir Mr. Bimal Tikoo, Chief Executive Officer, ERA, Mr Teh-sin Mustafa, Managing Director, J&K Project Construction Corporation Mr. T R Bhagat, besides officers of line departments accompanied the Minister.

India should bring a UN resolu-tion against Sri Lanka on genocide: Jayalalithaa to PM Narendra Modi

Wani takes stock of Ram Bagh Shopping-cum-Commercial Complex

MUMBAI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dashed any remnant of hope residents of Campa Cola Com-pound had by dismissing their fresh plea against demolition.

The Campa Cola Residents As-sociation had filed a new petition to stop the demolition on the grounds that BMC be allowed to regularize the 35 illegal floors across seven buildings in the Worli society.

Their first prayer was that the SC prevent the BMC from going ahead with the demolition till the outcome of the present petition. The BMC said the residents had ear-lier too made several attempts to delay deadlines and sought exten-sions through various pleas filed in courts.The BMC has plans to start the process of demolition. It had already prepared a report of all the steps it had taken earlier which it said the residents had successfully thwarted so far.

The residents said new facts had emerged through Right to Informa-tion queries made from the BMC about its plans to regularize the il-legal flats earlier. Their plea in court was for directions to the BMC to “adhere to their decisions of regula-rising the construction as revealed from the letters dated July 3, 1986

and minutes of meeting dated July 23, 1985.”

An alternate demand raised by the residents was to have the mat-

ter “remanded to the Bombay high court of Mumbai for fresh hearing on the basis of new facts procured under RTI in the interest of justice”.

The SC had last February ended the long drawn battle between the Campa Cola compound residents and the BMC over the demolition

notice issues almost two decades ago by upholding the demolition of all 96 flats in the illegally construct-ed floors.

The residents had claimed they were innocent victims of the pro-cess and the complicity between the BMC officials and the develop-ers. The SC in its judgment held that the residents cannot be deemed to have been so innocent.

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The dismissal by Supreme Court of a fresh petition made by resi-dents of Campa Cola Compound to protect them against demolition of their flats paves the way for BMC to begin demolition.

The Worli residents are also now bound by their undertaking in the SC to vacate and hand over peaceful possession of their flats.

Senior counsel Milind Sathe in Mumbai said, “The civic admin-istration is free technically to be-gin the demolition process. It will however have to invited bids from contractors to carry out the actual demolition as it doesn’t have the machinery. How soon or whether they do get viable bids will have to be seen.”

Government of Jammu and Kashmir

Executive Engineer (R&B) Division BandiporaShort term Tender Notice No: 5 for the year 2014-15For and on the behalf of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir State, the Executive Engineer R&B Division Bandipora hereby invites sealed tenders affixed with Rupees Four revenue stamps from the registered PWD contractors of classes shown against each work mentioned below. The tender should be addressed to the executive Engineer R&B Division Bandipora and should reach to his office on or before 10.06.2014 up to 2PM whereas the tender document for the work shall be available in the Executive Engineer R&B Division Bandipora’s office up to 9.06.2014 during office hours against cash payment and production of valid registration card. The tender will be opened on the same day or any other subsequent day in presence of the contractors who may like to be present. In case the last date of receipt of tenders is declared is declared as a hoilyday/hartal the tender will be received on next working day up to 2PM.

S No

Name of work Adv. Cost in (lacs)

E/M in Rs Class of contractor

Document Fee

Time of Completion

Position of Funds

M.Head Account

1 Restoration of road surface by way of P/L WBM G-II patches/Stretches of Ashtangoo main link road (under AR)

Rs.0.75 1500.00 DEE 200.00 15 Days Demanded 3054 M&R

2 Construction of foot bridge at chittey Banday Bandipora (Flood Restora-tion)

Rs 3.75 7500.00 DEE 200.00 25 Days Demanded Flood Restoration

DIPK: 1320 Xen (R&B) Division Bandipora

Government of Jammu and KashmirOffice of the Executive Engineer Construction Division Jammu

J&K State Sports Council, JammuNotice Inviting E-Tenders

Tender Notice e-3/3 of 2014-15 Dated 26.05.2014For and on the behalf of Governor of J&K State Sports Council Jammu, e-tenders in double cover system are invited on item rate basis from approved and eligible contractors registered with PWD contractor of the classes shown as under for the below noted work:

S No

Name of Work Adv. Cost (in lacs)

E/ Money Class of Contractor

Cost of T/Doc

Time of Completion

1 Repair, Renovation and face lifting of your Hostel at Patnitop

39.60 Rs 79,200 AAY/BEE 1100 90 Days

2 Construction of change room with Toilets at Mini Stadium Udhampur

14.94 Rs 29.880 A A y / B E E / CEE/DEE

600 90 Days

Position of AAA Under submissionPosition of Funds DemandedThe Bidding document consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specification, bill of quantities (B.O.Q) set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the website www.jktendes.gov.in w.e.f. 28.05.2014 at 10AM to 09.06.2014 up to 4PM.

DIPK: 1288 Er, Sher Muhammad Khan Xen Construction Div Jammu

Consider making some plans for a vacation or short getaway, Libra. Looking forward to something fun can make even the tough-est of days far easier to handle. You’ll be amazed how much you can manage when there’s an end in plain sight. Your entire attitude can lighten. So take the bull by the horns and create an incentive for yourself. Do something special to reward the hard work you do day after day.

Don’t judge someone if he or she has a different lifestyle than what you consider to be OK, Scorpio. You probably lean toward the traditional, yet not everyone feels this way about re-lationships, working, or lifestyle. While it may seem impossible to understand and even frighten you, try not to be too harsh on those you deem odd. You’d be better off using that energy to keep your own life on track.

Friends seeking advice or a shoulder to cry on could be plentiful today, Sagittarius. You’re one of best people to give them the support and care they need. Just be sure that you don’t give so much to others that you don’t have anything left for yourself. True friendship is about sharing and the exchange of problems and help. Running yourself down will leave you in a place where you aren’t going to be much help to anyone.

Getting through today shouldn’t pose too big a problem for you, Capricorn. You may feel a huge second wind that can give you the drive and determination to see your chores and projects through. Make some plans for this evening, such as getting to-gether with friends or taking in an event that really intrigues you. Until then, go about your tasks bit by bit. You’ll get things finished before you know it.

Working within boundaries and restrictions could really get to you today, Aquarius. Yours is an independent spirit and your best achievements are often born of doing things your own way. Yet like it or not, we all have to follow guidelines and rules. Do your best to follow suit and finish what needs to be done. Afterward, you may find more freedom to act independently without consequences. Exercise patience and diligence as needed today.

Chances are that you’ll feel upbeat and positive today, Pisces. Consider sharing this energy with those around you who are feel-ing less than content. Your attitude can have a profound effect on friends, partners, spouses, and children. Even neighbors and ex-tended family can pick up on your spirit without you even real-izing it. Share your optimism with everyone you can today. If you see someone hurt or angry.

Feeling the effects of today’s energies, Virgo? Take heart if this is the case, because the end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it seems. Do your best to take things one step at a time and see about making some plans for a little fun this evening. Get together with friends or take in a movie. Help yourself feel better by staying busy and focused and follow up with some recreation. Before you know it, the aspect will pass and you’ll be back to normal.

Don’t discount your ability to be extremely resourceful if you need to be, Aries. If you don’t have everything you need or all of the required information, take time to think. Who can you ask? What places can you access? Who might know where you can find what you need? Rather than panic because the pieces aren’t all there, instead make a list of contacts and go for it. Trust in yourself.

Try not to let today’s blues get you down, Taurus. While it’s true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you’ll feel better knowing it’s coming.

Dare to be different, Gemini. It can be so easy to fall into a drill. Sleeping at the same time, eating at the same time, wearing the same style, and going about work the same way day after day. Be-fore you know it, you feel like you’re in a rut. The only way to get away from this is to make a decision to break free by doing some-thing unique. Try a new haircut. Wear colors that are unusual for you. If the need is there, consider a new career. Pursue expansion.

If your lifestyle is considerably different than that of others, re-sist feeling self-conscience about it today, Cancer. Try to remember that you chose the life you have for specific reasons. Even if you’ve come to a point where you’re considering a change, there’s no need to feel badly, ashamed, or embarrassed about where you are now. Everyone has to make his or her own way. If this conforms to the norm, that’s fine. If it doesn’t, that’s fine, too.

An enhanced feeling of determination could motivate you today, Leo. Finish the things that aren’t complete and make some plans for this evening. Don’t hesitate to take on something that feels compli-cated or big. Chances are you’ll be able to handle most anything and it will feel great when it’s finished. Enjoy your day by making the most of opportunity.

SC dismisses the plea of Campa Cola residents

SRINAGAR, JUNE 03 – Vice Chairman, Advisory Board for Development of Other Backward Classes (OBC), Kuldeep Raj Verma this morning called on Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, here and apprised him of the functioning of OBC Ad-visory Board.The Vice Chairman also discussed various issues re-lating to the development of Other Backward Classes and identified areas which require additional focusing in the policy programmes to ensure faster develop-ment of weaker sections.The issues which came up in the discussion included enhancement of reserva-

tion for OBCs, enhance-ment of income slab, funds for sub plan for the devel-opment of OBC, construc-tion of hostels one each at Jammu and Srinagar for OBC students etc.The Chief Minister while assuring justice to all sec-tions of the society, said that inclusive and equitable development has been fixed as the benchmark in the implementation of ho-listic development process launched in the State. He said special focus is on the development of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Gujjars, Bakkerwals, Pahari speaking peoples and Other Backward Classes.

VC Advisory Board for OBC calls on CM

Discusses development issues of Other Backward Classes

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Wednesday 04 June 2014

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Govt. in Slumber

Even though the riv-ers and streams of the state are flow-ing to their full capacity, people

have to suffer the brunt of load shedding which is un-precedented and has never been so bad in the past. One is astonished to see that the present coalition Govt. de-spite its humiliating defeat in recently held parliament elections is not learning a lesson. The developmental sector is totally paralyzed, electricity position is worse than what it was in winter. The work culture in the Govt. offices is deteriorat-ing with every passing day, the health sector is not com-ing up to the expectations of the people and in every field it seems as if a stand-still situation is in force. It was expected that after this de-feat, the whole political and administrative system will be revamped and activated. Everybody will get justice at least during these last six months of the present re-gime to save its repute. But it seems that this dispensation has psychologically surren-dered by going into hiberna-tion, thus making every unit of Govt. dysfunctional. Look at the Secretariat which is giving a deserted look as hardly any minister, junior or senior, attends his office. Perhaps the defeat is fresh in their minds and they are foreseeing another standing defeat in coming assembly elections. All those who vis-it secretariat do not get any relief and return back disap-pointed and disillusioned. It is the fate of this state, how will it progress and how will its people get their problems mitigated. The electric sup-ply is a glaring example of the failures of the Govt. The present coalition does not need any enemy as its own ministers and other leaders are not leaving anything to be done by adversaries as their non performances and conspiracies against each other are enough to bleaken and seal the fate of coalition Govt.

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Thursday 27 February 2014

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Protecting Wildlife

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Thursday 13 February 2014

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Let legislators be as parliamentar-ians as they are expected to be

The Largest Tribal Religious Congregation at Sammakka

Sarakka Jathara Sammakka Sarakka Jathara or Medaram

Jathara is the largest tribal religious congre-gation in the country. The biannual Jathara takes place at Medaram village of Tadvai Mandal in Warangal district, in Telangana

region of Andhra Pradesh. Approximately one crore devotees are expected to take part this time at the Jathara to be held between February 12 to 15, 2014. A little festival of tribal’s in a small village has become a major pilgrimage in the last six years. This festival is held to get the blessings of goddesses Sammakka and Sarakka. It's believed that in those 3 to 4 days of the Jathara, goddesses’ real presence is felt. With the Jathara nearing, arrangements at Medaram village have also been picking up speed. It might be noted that about 80 lakh pilgrims had taken part in the Jathara last time.The Sammakka Jathara was declared as a state fes-tival by Andhra Pradesh government in 1998. Dev-otees in large number from neighbouring districts and different states including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odessa, Maharastra, Karnataka and Jhar-kand participate at the Jathara. People offer banga-ram (gold) in the form of jaggery of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no Vedic or Brahmanic influence.Jampanna Vagu is a tributary to River Godavari. According to the history, Jampanna is the tribal war-rior and the son of Tribal Goddess Sammakka. The Jampanna vagu took his name as he died in a bat-tle fighting against Kakatiyan Army in that stream. The Jampanna vagu is still red in colour believed to be with the blood of Jampanna (Scientifically the red colour of the water is attributed to the soil composi-tion). Devotees believe that taking a holy dip in the red water of Jampanna Vagu reminds of the sacrifice of their gods who save them and also induces cour-age into their souls.

The actual festival begins in the month of Magha, on Sudha Pournami (full moon day) evening when Sarakka (in the form of vermilion) would be tradi-tionally brought from Kanneboyinapalle, a neibhou-ring village in the forest, and placed on a gadde, an earthen platform raised under a tree. By next sunset, the main goddess Sammakka (in the form of vermil-ion) will be brought from Chilukalagutta. There are two gaddes (platforms) separately one for goddess "Sammakka" and other for goddess "Sarakka". They are represented by bamboo sticks smeared with tur-meric and vermilion (Pasupu and Kunkuma). Since time immemorial, there is a huge tree standing on Sammakka gadde.Hundreds of people who are often believed to be possessed by the goddess come here dancing ecstat-ically throughout their journey. People believe that Goddesses Sammakka, Saralamma fulfill their de-sires with their divine and miraculous powers.Couples visit to pray to the goddess to bless them with children. Many pilgrim pay their promises made to goddess during the Jathara, by offering jag-gery, calf 's, coconuts and donations in cash etc. Pil-grims take bathe in Jampanna stream to get purified and absolve from sins.When the priests bring out the ochre box and oth-er relics from a hidden forest location, there is great tumult with frenzied beating of drums, blowing of trumpets and full throated yells. It is said that during the festival a huge tiger prowls around peacefully.According to a tribal story, in the 13th century some tribal leaders who went for hunting found a new born girl (Sammakka) emitting enormous light and playing amidst tigers. She was taken to their habita-tion. The head of the tribe adopted her and later she became the saviour of the tribals of that region. She was married to Pagididda Raju, a feudatory tribal chief of Kakatiyas, who ruled Warangal area. She was blessed with 2 daughters and one son namely Sarak-

ka, Nagulamma and Jampanna respectively.After sometime, there was a severe drought that lasted for years and as a result the mighty Godavari River dried up. Pagididda Raju didn't pay tribute to King Pratapa Rudra. In turn king Pratapa rudra sent his army to subdue the tribals and collect the tribute. Then a War was fought between tribal chief Pagididda Raju and Kakatiya army on the banks of "Sampenga Vagu" (Jampanna Vagu). The Koya army fought valiantly but could not withstand the well equipped Kakatiya army.Though fought valiantly Pagididda Raju, his daughters Sarakka, Nagulamma, son in law Govinda Raju lost (husband of Sarakka) lives in the battle. Later Jampanna also dies in Sampenga Vagu (after renamed as Jampan-na Vagu in the memory of his heroic fight against well trained Kakatiya army).Upon hearing this news Sammakka also enters war and fights and causes lot of damage to Kakatiya army. Surprised by her Bravery and Valour the Kakatiya Prime Minister visited war ravaged Koya kingdom with proposal of peace and offered Sammakka a place in the emperor’s harem as the chief queen. Sammakka turned down the offer and resolved to continue the fight to avenge the dead. The battle continued and Sammakka was seriously wound-ed. Sammakka told her people that as long as they remem-bered her, she would protect them. Then, she cursed the Kaktiya dynasty to perish and with that wounded body proceeded towards Chilakala gutta and disap-peared in the forest. The grieving Koyas searched for their queen all they found were a red ochre box (a container of vermilion), her bangles and the pug marks of a huge full grown tigress, exactly the same place where she was found as an infant by the koyas. The Kakatiya dynasty came to an end very soon. Since then the Koyas, Waddaras and other Indian tribes and castes have been hold-ing festivals in memory of Sammakka and Sarakka regularly.

GSI has made phenomenonal contributions in the mineral sector and is carrying out systematic investigation for mineral re-source assessment of the country in geolog-ically potential areas through modern and

sophisticated exploration methods involving modern geological mapping techniques, geomorphological and lineament mapping through study of satellite imageries, aero and ground geophysical studies and geochemical mapping. As part of this GSI has initiated extensive pro-gramme of modernization on the advice of the Parlia-mentary Standing Committee on Industries, and as per guidelines laid down by an Expert Panel on Moderniza-tion of GSI. The modernization programme is aimed to improve the regional exploration for assessment of natu-ral resources by infusion of latest state of art technology. The technology infusion envisaged during the 12th Five Year Plan period is” Ø Strengthening of the state of the art equip-ment in chemical laboratories like ICP-MS, ICP-AES to match world standard in precision and also facilitate log-ical conclusion of mineral exploration within scheduled time.Ø Modernization and augmentation of equipment for ground geophysical survey like multi-channel gam-ma ray spectrometry, multi frequency EM system etc.Ø High-end petrological instrument for diamond, strategic and PGE exploration.Ø State of the art drilling machine (reverse circula-tion, hydraulic etc.). In order to improve the quality of exploration for miner-al resources of the country, following equipment / instru-ments were procured or in the process of procurement as per the plan: § Airborne surveys including airborne magnetic, electromagnetic and gamma-ray surveys have proved quite useful in identifying first order target areas

worldwide and may be used as direct tool in exploration. The airborne survey is strengthened by procurement of heliborne multi-sensor airborne survey system compris-ing on board sensors like magnetic, gravity, time domain electromagnetic (TDEM) and gamma ray spectrometry and hyper spectrometry. § Application of geochemistry to mineral exploration, adopting conventional as well as advanced geochemical techniques, in soil surveys, stream-sediment surveys, vapour surveys and bedrock surveys has proved useful in detection of dispersion ha-loes of hidden ore bodies. To strengthen the geochemical exploration GSI has upgraded its regional laboratories by procurement of sophisticated instruments like ICPMS, EPMA etc. for low detection analytical determinations particularly for elements like gold, PGE, rare earth etc. § Application of time-tested geophysical techniques in locating concealed deposits is considered as one of the most effective exploration tools. Ground geophysical survey is being strengthened by procuring new sophisticated instruments like Multi electrode resistivity-IP unit, multi frequency EM profil-ing unit etc. § GSI has procured magneto telluric (MT) instru-ment to strengthen its geophysical survey over Indian craton to image the sub continental lithospheric mantle (SCLM). The outcome of the survey will enhance the scientific knowledge of the deeper parts of the earth and will help to model the process of craton formation more accurately which in turn will help in targeting concealed ore bodies/kimberlite bodies (KCR) § GSI carries out offshore surveys and mineral re-source evaluation in the EEZ and TW. To strengthen the marine survey GSI is procuring one deep Ocean Going Research Vessel from M/s Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea. This will help in assessing the mineral/nat-ural resources present in EEZ of our country.

The details of technological upgradation with adequate instrumental back up is as follows: o In the field of Thematic Geological Mapping (TGM), the technology infusion that has been envisaged includes: Field Laptop, or Table PC, Mapping GPS unit, GSI Portal, mobile mapping vans with portable gener-ator.o In view of completion of systematic geological mapping over the country, an Integrated Thematic Map-ping (ITM) has been visualized with required technol-ogy infusion that includes: Ground Penetration Radars [GPR], shallow drills, deep drills, Electron Probe Micro Analyzer etc.o As a redressal measure for effective analytical output with lower detection limits of geochemical sam-ples, augmentation of the state of the art instruments such as ICPMS, AAS, XRF and DMA, in the laboratories of GSI has been incorporated.o In the field of geophysical mapping, the technology infusion that is being proposed includes high precision gravimeter and total field magnetometer. · For hyperspectral mapping, Space borne and Airborne Hyperion data with specific spectral range (necessary for geological objects) are to be procured and utilized. In this context, it is contemplated to have a con-tinuous acquisition of hyperspectral data in collabora-tion with ISRO/ NRSG/NNRMS. · To enhance the pace of drilling and qual-ity/reliability of subsurface information, it is necessary to induct improved techniques and equipment such as reverse circulation drilling with inbuilt system for con-trolled deflection of borehole path and adopting a com-bination of coring and non-coring operations in a single borehole. Rotary Air Blast (RAB) drilling which is fastest and cheap method is also to be inducted. State of the art drilling machines such as reverse circulation, hydraulic rigs, etc., are in the process of procurement.

Latest Technique in Mineral Exploration Technology Infusion envisaged during XII Five Year Plan Period

The unfortunate happenings in the Legislative Assembly are in no way conducive for

the constitutional bodies like legis-latures which are symbolic of dig-nity, Parliamentarian behaviour, statesmanship and political ma-turity of the society as a whole. The dent such incidents cause to democratic institutions are fatal and uncalled for. India is the larg-est democracy of the world which symbolizes the deep rooted phi-losophy of supermacy of constitu-tion and democratic foundations which provide solution to every problem through negotiations and by sitting across the table. The leg-islatures which enact laws to guide the whole nation and the states should really look as the bodies of decency and patience and not like the state Assemblies or Parliament is looking for the past few days. If the constitutional bodies are not allowed to function, how can they fulfill the aspirations of the people whom they represent and whose eyes are always fixed on them for the solution of their problems. The legislators are elected by the peo-ple with a purpose and if that pur-pose is not served then what is the fun of wasting cores of rupees on holding the elections. The Govt. should also behave as responsible as it should be. It should allow the opposition to pose the problems of the people so that a solution is carved out. If the Govt. tries to si-lence the opposition then what is the fun of sitting in these august houses. The real test of democracy comes when the opposition rais-es the public issues and the Govt. patiently listens and tries to solve them. The present session is per-haps the last but certainly the last Budget session, hence it is im-perative for both opposition and Govt. to take maximum benefit of the time and utilize it for the wel-fare of the people. Now as the Lok Sabha Elections are nearing, the code of conduct will be in force, hence the developmental aspect has to be kept in mind. Both op-position and Govt. has to go to people who will judge them on performance and what they are doing in the state legislature. It is the duty of the people’s represen-tatives to solve them with best of their capabilities and the unfortu-nate incidents in which two mem-bers of the Assembly had to suffer physically should not be allowed to be repeated. The language and gestures used is the past and also on many occasions by some mem-bers do not suit the parliamentar-ianism, and statesmanship.

Himalayan range is not only most fascinating & spec-tacular but also a natural

wonder of the earth which is the richest in habitat of animal life. One third of the mammal species are liv-ing in the lap of Himalayan moun-tain range. Jammu & Kashmir has variety of geographical regions, climate and vegetation which are a delight to the wildlife enthusiasts and tourists. The richness of Hima-layan range is a boon for the state economy. But unfortunately with the population explosion, rampant poaching, shrinking forests due to construction, wildlife is deplet-ing very fast. Out of 15 prominent wild life species unluckily owing to human interference five species have been declared critically en-dangered including Hangul, Musk Deer, Markhor, Snow Leopard and Brown Bear. The forest area, the natural habitat of wild animals, is being encroached by human habi-tation which includes construction of roads, buildings, industrial hous-es, tunnels, railway tracks & sense less felling of trees. All these factors pose a potential threat to wild life and a number of wild life species are vanishing with every passing day. Besides this the use of pesticides for agriculture and horticulture pur-poses contaminated water adds to this tragedy every day. The contam-inated water increases toxicity in the animals and results in ailment which causes untimely death of birds, fish and animals. The shrink-ing of forest cover by ruthless cut-ting of trees, timber smuggling and other factors are the main cause of death of animals as they do not get sufficient food and therefore die of starvation.Though World Wildlife Fund is making all out efforts to save the endangered species by including them into Red Data Book, the state government must also take care of the natural habitat of these endan-gered species. The duty of the con-cerned department does not end by organizing some functions during wildlife week starting from 2nd October but constant and effective measures should be made by wild-life protection staff. They should be given advanced training in pro-tecting the wildlife. Apart from this awareness, campaigns must be initi-ated to create consciousness among the people regarding the fall of the number of wildlife species. Though some clubs have been set up but their number is negligible in view of the magnitude of the problem. Moreover the poachers and wood smugglers should be severely pun-ished so that a strong message goes across that nothing will be tolerat-ed against the destruction of forests and forest life.

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Thursday 27 February 2014

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Protecting Wildlife

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Thursday 13 February 2014

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Let legislators be as parliamentar-ians as they are expected to be

The Largest Tribal Religious Congregation at Sammakka

Sarakka Jathara Sammakka Sarakka Jathara or Medaram

Jathara is the largest tribal religious congre-gation in the country. The biannual Jathara takes place at Medaram village of Tadvai Mandal in Warangal district, in Telangana

region of Andhra Pradesh. Approximately one crore devotees are expected to take part this time at the Jathara to be held between February 12 to 15, 2014. A little festival of tribal’s in a small village has become a major pilgrimage in the last six years. This festival is held to get the blessings of goddesses Sammakka and Sarakka. It's believed that in those 3 to 4 days of the Jathara, goddesses’ real presence is felt. With the Jathara nearing, arrangements at Medaram village have also been picking up speed. It might be noted that about 80 lakh pilgrims had taken part in the Jathara last time.The Sammakka Jathara was declared as a state fes-tival by Andhra Pradesh government in 1998. Dev-otees in large number from neighbouring districts and different states including Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Odessa, Maharastra, Karnataka and Jhar-kand participate at the Jathara. People offer banga-ram (gold) in the form of jaggery of a quantity equal to their weight to the goddesses and take holy bath in Jampanna Vagu (stream). It is a festival with no Vedic or Brahmanic influence.Jampanna Vagu is a tributary to River Godavari. According to the history, Jampanna is the tribal war-rior and the son of Tribal Goddess Sammakka. The Jampanna vagu took his name as he died in a bat-tle fighting against Kakatiyan Army in that stream. The Jampanna vagu is still red in colour believed to be with the blood of Jampanna (Scientifically the red colour of the water is attributed to the soil composi-tion). Devotees believe that taking a holy dip in the red water of Jampanna Vagu reminds of the sacrifice of their gods who save them and also induces cour-age into their souls.

The actual festival begins in the month of Magha, on Sudha Pournami (full moon day) evening when Sarakka (in the form of vermilion) would be tradi-tionally brought from Kanneboyinapalle, a neibhou-ring village in the forest, and placed on a gadde, an earthen platform raised under a tree. By next sunset, the main goddess Sammakka (in the form of vermil-ion) will be brought from Chilukalagutta. There are two gaddes (platforms) separately one for goddess "Sammakka" and other for goddess "Sarakka". They are represented by bamboo sticks smeared with tur-meric and vermilion (Pasupu and Kunkuma). Since time immemorial, there is a huge tree standing on Sammakka gadde.Hundreds of people who are often believed to be possessed by the goddess come here dancing ecstat-ically throughout their journey. People believe that Goddesses Sammakka, Saralamma fulfill their de-sires with their divine and miraculous powers.Couples visit to pray to the goddess to bless them with children. Many pilgrim pay their promises made to goddess during the Jathara, by offering jag-gery, calf 's, coconuts and donations in cash etc. Pil-grims take bathe in Jampanna stream to get purified and absolve from sins.When the priests bring out the ochre box and oth-er relics from a hidden forest location, there is great tumult with frenzied beating of drums, blowing of trumpets and full throated yells. It is said that during the festival a huge tiger prowls around peacefully.According to a tribal story, in the 13th century some tribal leaders who went for hunting found a new born girl (Sammakka) emitting enormous light and playing amidst tigers. She was taken to their habita-tion. The head of the tribe adopted her and later she became the saviour of the tribals of that region. She was married to Pagididda Raju, a feudatory tribal chief of Kakatiyas, who ruled Warangal area. She was blessed with 2 daughters and one son namely Sarak-

ka, Nagulamma and Jampanna respectively.After sometime, there was a severe drought that lasted for years and as a result the mighty Godavari River dried up. Pagididda Raju didn't pay tribute to King Pratapa Rudra. In turn king Pratapa rudra sent his army to subdue the tribals and collect the tribute. Then a War was fought between tribal chief Pagididda Raju and Kakatiya army on the banks of "Sampenga Vagu" (Jampanna Vagu). The Koya army fought valiantly but could not withstand the well equipped Kakatiya army.Though fought valiantly Pagididda Raju, his daughters Sarakka, Nagulamma, son in law Govinda Raju lost (husband of Sarakka) lives in the battle. Later Jampanna also dies in Sampenga Vagu (after renamed as Jampan-na Vagu in the memory of his heroic fight against well trained Kakatiya army).Upon hearing this news Sammakka also enters war and fights and causes lot of damage to Kakatiya army. Surprised by her Bravery and Valour the Kakatiya Prime Minister visited war ravaged Koya kingdom with proposal of peace and offered Sammakka a place in the emperor’s harem as the chief queen. Sammakka turned down the offer and resolved to continue the fight to avenge the dead. The battle continued and Sammakka was seriously wound-ed. Sammakka told her people that as long as they remem-bered her, she would protect them. Then, she cursed the Kaktiya dynasty to perish and with that wounded body proceeded towards Chilakala gutta and disap-peared in the forest. The grieving Koyas searched for their queen all they found were a red ochre box (a container of vermilion), her bangles and the pug marks of a huge full grown tigress, exactly the same place where she was found as an infant by the koyas. The Kakatiya dynasty came to an end very soon. Since then the Koyas, Waddaras and other Indian tribes and castes have been hold-ing festivals in memory of Sammakka and Sarakka regularly.

GSI has made phenomenonal contributions in the mineral sector and is carrying out systematic investigation for mineral re-source assessment of the country in geolog-ically potential areas through modern and

sophisticated exploration methods involving modern geological mapping techniques, geomorphological and lineament mapping through study of satellite imageries, aero and ground geophysical studies and geochemical mapping. As part of this GSI has initiated extensive pro-gramme of modernization on the advice of the Parlia-mentary Standing Committee on Industries, and as per guidelines laid down by an Expert Panel on Moderniza-tion of GSI. The modernization programme is aimed to improve the regional exploration for assessment of natu-ral resources by infusion of latest state of art technology. The technology infusion envisaged during the 12th Five Year Plan period is” Ø Strengthening of the state of the art equip-ment in chemical laboratories like ICP-MS, ICP-AES to match world standard in precision and also facilitate log-ical conclusion of mineral exploration within scheduled time.Ø Modernization and augmentation of equipment for ground geophysical survey like multi-channel gam-ma ray spectrometry, multi frequency EM system etc.Ø High-end petrological instrument for diamond, strategic and PGE exploration.Ø State of the art drilling machine (reverse circula-tion, hydraulic etc.). In order to improve the quality of exploration for miner-al resources of the country, following equipment / instru-ments were procured or in the process of procurement as per the plan: § Airborne surveys including airborne magnetic, electromagnetic and gamma-ray surveys have proved quite useful in identifying first order target areas

worldwide and may be used as direct tool in exploration. The airborne survey is strengthened by procurement of heliborne multi-sensor airborne survey system compris-ing on board sensors like magnetic, gravity, time domain electromagnetic (TDEM) and gamma ray spectrometry and hyper spectrometry. § Application of geochemistry to mineral exploration, adopting conventional as well as advanced geochemical techniques, in soil surveys, stream-sediment surveys, vapour surveys and bedrock surveys has proved useful in detection of dispersion ha-loes of hidden ore bodies. To strengthen the geochemical exploration GSI has upgraded its regional laboratories by procurement of sophisticated instruments like ICPMS, EPMA etc. for low detection analytical determinations particularly for elements like gold, PGE, rare earth etc. § Application of time-tested geophysical techniques in locating concealed deposits is considered as one of the most effective exploration tools. Ground geophysical survey is being strengthened by procuring new sophisticated instruments like Multi electrode resistivity-IP unit, multi frequency EM profil-ing unit etc. § GSI has procured magneto telluric (MT) instru-ment to strengthen its geophysical survey over Indian craton to image the sub continental lithospheric mantle (SCLM). The outcome of the survey will enhance the scientific knowledge of the deeper parts of the earth and will help to model the process of craton formation more accurately which in turn will help in targeting concealed ore bodies/kimberlite bodies (KCR) § GSI carries out offshore surveys and mineral re-source evaluation in the EEZ and TW. To strengthen the marine survey GSI is procuring one deep Ocean Going Research Vessel from M/s Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea. This will help in assessing the mineral/nat-ural resources present in EEZ of our country.

The details of technological upgradation with adequate instrumental back up is as follows: o In the field of Thematic Geological Mapping (TGM), the technology infusion that has been envisaged includes: Field Laptop, or Table PC, Mapping GPS unit, GSI Portal, mobile mapping vans with portable gener-ator.o In view of completion of systematic geological mapping over the country, an Integrated Thematic Map-ping (ITM) has been visualized with required technol-ogy infusion that includes: Ground Penetration Radars [GPR], shallow drills, deep drills, Electron Probe Micro Analyzer etc.o As a redressal measure for effective analytical output with lower detection limits of geochemical sam-ples, augmentation of the state of the art instruments such as ICPMS, AAS, XRF and DMA, in the laboratories of GSI has been incorporated.o In the field of geophysical mapping, the technology infusion that is being proposed includes high precision gravimeter and total field magnetometer. · For hyperspectral mapping, Space borne and Airborne Hyperion data with specific spectral range (necessary for geological objects) are to be procured and utilized. In this context, it is contemplated to have a con-tinuous acquisition of hyperspectral data in collabora-tion with ISRO/ NRSG/NNRMS. · To enhance the pace of drilling and qual-ity/reliability of subsurface information, it is necessary to induct improved techniques and equipment such as reverse circulation drilling with inbuilt system for con-trolled deflection of borehole path and adopting a com-bination of coring and non-coring operations in a single borehole. Rotary Air Blast (RAB) drilling which is fastest and cheap method is also to be inducted. State of the art drilling machines such as reverse circulation, hydraulic rigs, etc., are in the process of procurement.

Latest Technique in Mineral Exploration Technology Infusion envisaged during XII Five Year Plan Period

The unfortunate happenings in the Legislative Assembly are in no way conducive for

the constitutional bodies like legis-latures which are symbolic of dig-nity, Parliamentarian behaviour, statesmanship and political ma-turity of the society as a whole. The dent such incidents cause to democratic institutions are fatal and uncalled for. India is the larg-est democracy of the world which symbolizes the deep rooted phi-losophy of supermacy of constitu-tion and democratic foundations which provide solution to every problem through negotiations and by sitting across the table. The leg-islatures which enact laws to guide the whole nation and the states should really look as the bodies of decency and patience and not like the state Assemblies or Parliament is looking for the past few days. If the constitutional bodies are not allowed to function, how can they fulfill the aspirations of the people whom they represent and whose eyes are always fixed on them for the solution of their problems. The legislators are elected by the peo-ple with a purpose and if that pur-pose is not served then what is the fun of wasting cores of rupees on holding the elections. The Govt. should also behave as responsible as it should be. It should allow the opposition to pose the problems of the people so that a solution is carved out. If the Govt. tries to si-lence the opposition then what is the fun of sitting in these august houses. The real test of democracy comes when the opposition rais-es the public issues and the Govt. patiently listens and tries to solve them. The present session is per-haps the last but certainly the last Budget session, hence it is im-perative for both opposition and Govt. to take maximum benefit of the time and utilize it for the wel-fare of the people. Now as the Lok Sabha Elections are nearing, the code of conduct will be in force, hence the developmental aspect has to be kept in mind. Both op-position and Govt. has to go to people who will judge them on performance and what they are doing in the state legislature. It is the duty of the people’s represen-tatives to solve them with best of their capabilities and the unfortu-nate incidents in which two mem-bers of the Assembly had to suffer physically should not be allowed to be repeated. The language and gestures used is the past and also on many occasions by some mem-bers do not suit the parliamentar-ianism, and statesmanship.

Himalayan range is not only most fascinating & spec-tacular but also a natural

wonder of the earth which is the richest in habitat of animal life. One third of the mammal species are liv-ing in the lap of Himalayan moun-tain range. Jammu & Kashmir has variety of geographical regions, climate and vegetation which are a delight to the wildlife enthusiasts and tourists. The richness of Hima-layan range is a boon for the state economy. But unfortunately with the population explosion, rampant poaching, shrinking forests due to construction, wildlife is deplet-ing very fast. Out of 15 prominent wild life species unluckily owing to human interference five species have been declared critically en-dangered including Hangul, Musk Deer, Markhor, Snow Leopard and Brown Bear. The forest area, the natural habitat of wild animals, is being encroached by human habi-tation which includes construction of roads, buildings, industrial hous-es, tunnels, railway tracks & sense less felling of trees. All these factors pose a potential threat to wild life and a number of wild life species are vanishing with every passing day. Besides this the use of pesticides for agriculture and horticulture pur-poses contaminated water adds to this tragedy every day. The contam-inated water increases toxicity in the animals and results in ailment which causes untimely death of birds, fish and animals. The shrink-ing of forest cover by ruthless cut-ting of trees, timber smuggling and other factors are the main cause of death of animals as they do not get sufficient food and therefore die of starvation.Though World Wildlife Fund is making all out efforts to save the endangered species by including them into Red Data Book, the state government must also take care of the natural habitat of these endan-gered species. The duty of the con-cerned department does not end by organizing some functions during wildlife week starting from 2nd October but constant and effective measures should be made by wild-life protection staff. They should be given advanced training in pro-tecting the wildlife. Apart from this awareness, campaigns must be initi-ated to create consciousness among the people regarding the fall of the number of wildlife species. Though some clubs have been set up but their number is negligible in view of the magnitude of the problem. Moreover the poachers and wood smugglers should be severely pun-ished so that a strong message goes across that nothing will be tolerat-ed against the destruction of forests and forest life.

Making a hundred friends is not a miracle; the miracle is to make a single friend who will stand by your side even when hundreds are

against you.

Qoute of the day