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Power woes hit Kupwara hard
Ruling NC bids to woo city’s vote banks
2,000 participate in cycle race
Ensure proper power, water supply during Urs days, officials told
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‘1,100 vacancies in education dept referred to recruiting agencies’
Form panels for regularisation: Agriculture technocrats
PDP calls for probe into woman’s kidnapping
Kupwara students to visit Delhi, Jaipur
Minister for introducing drawing subject in curriculum
CRPF holds blood donation camp
Youth attempts suicide in city
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Power woes hit Kupwara hard
Kupwara, October 6 “Even the metered areas are not spared and are subjected to frequent outages. The power department should do away with the metering system or improve the power supply,” said Kupwara resident Shabir Ahmad. The situation is
even worse in non-metered areas. Delegations from many villages including Ticker, Sogam, Darpora, Kalaroose and Andurgbugh, Drugmulla and Chowkibal falling in Kupwara tehsil said the villages were reeling under severe power crisis. “What is the point in having a curtailment schedule in place when power is not supplied in accordance with the schedule? We are made to pay power bills in time but are putting up with an erratic power scenario,” said Shamim Ahmad from Durgmulla. Students said they were the worst sufferers. “Our studies have been badly affected by the grim power scenario. During the nights, the power goes off for hours and in absence of power, we are forced to study under candle-lights,” said Class XII student Naseer Ahmad from Darzi Mohalla Kupwara. Consumers in Handwara town also complained of erratic power supply. They said outages have become the order of the day. “For one week, power has been playing hide-and-seek in the evening and night hours. We visited the power division Handwara with a plea to improve the power supply, but to no avail,” said Mohd Amin, a trader. Consumers of some Lolab villages complained of low voltage. “The voltage is so low that we are forced to lit candles to illuminate the room. Despite payment of the power tariff in time, the power department continues to test our patience,” said Zahoor Ahmad of Darpora Lolab. Many other consumers complained that the department serves them bills after months, making it difficult for them to make the payments, which turn out to be hefty. They demanded that bills should be served to them every month. A senior power official said, “The amount of power supplied to receiving stations is supplied to the consumers. We do not make any additional curtailment in power.” |
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Ruling NC bids to woo city’s vote banks
Srinagar, October 6 Amira Kadal constituency of Srinagar in particular has seen some drastic changes in the development work over the past few months with the MLA concerned, Nasir Sogami, who is also a senior National Conference leader, personally visiting the various construction points and residential areas of his constituency in the city. For the past quite some time, the leading Opposition party People's Democratic Party (PDP) has been alleging that Srinagar city has been sidelined by the ruling NC-Congress coalition Congress state government, especially in terms of execution of various development projects. Residents of many areas in Amira Kadal constituency, especially uptown Srinagar, say development work including road repair, streetlight installation and water work have been initiated abruptly. "The NC is clearly in a mood to appease the people, especially in Srinagar, since the city has not seen a lot on the development front for the past four years. The development work in rural areas has been carried out comparatively swiftly. The city residents did not feel any change in the infrastructure ever since the NC-Congress government came to power," Munner Ahmad, a lecturer at Amar Singh College, Srinagar, said. People are clearly getting a feel of various political parties jumping into the election mode by focusing on development work as that remains the backbone of election manifestos of mainstream political parties based in the Valley. "NC spoke about providing employment, building roads and improving the quality of education during the election campaign last time. Srinagar residents however feel an ignored lot and hence the ruling party is trying to appease people," Imdad Hussain, a political analyst at Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora said. |
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2,000 participate in cycle race
Srinagar, October 6 As many as 2,000 cyclists in different categories and a large number of athletes from various educational institutions and sports bodies participated in the event, an official spokesperson said. The flaging-off ceremony for different categories of the race started at 7 am today from the Police Golf Course at the Boulevard road. On the conclusion of the race, first five winners of all categories were awarded cash prizes, mementoes and certificates, the spokesman said. Umar Nabi of Mulphaq Hazratbal, Insha Wadoo of Rainawari, Aamir Sidiq of Narbal, Syed Hafiz of Chinar Cycling Club and Muzamil Rashid of Iqra Public School secured first positions in the senior male category, U-19 female category, U-19 male category, U-12 male category and U-12 female category, respectively. The minister thanked the participants saying that the interest of the youth had encouraged the Police Department to conduct such events. He said the department had organised various sports events in the city and other districts of the Valley during the summers. “The people from all walks of life have shown much interest in these events. The aim behind organising sports events is to promote sports and exploit the sports talent of the youth in different disciplines,” Mir said. Mir asked the Police Department to continue its efforts to inspire the youth of the state towards sports. Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Prasad also lauded the role of the organising committee led by ADGP (Armed) SM Sahai to conduct the event. He said the officers put great efforts and ensured a large participation in the event from all walks of life, including \students of various educational institutions. Prasad also appreciated the arrangements made by the District Police, Traffic and security wings on the routes of the race. The organising secretary, ADGP SM Sahai, thanked the chief guest and participants for taking part in the event. The function was also attended by ADGPs SP Vaid and DR Doley, IGPs AK Choudhary, B Srinivas, HK Lohia, SJM Geelani, Alok Puri and SS Khandre, DIG Mubarak Ahmed Ganai, SSPs MA Untoo and Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari and all Kashmir-based Commandants of the Armed and IRP Battalions, the spokesman said. |
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Ensure proper power, water supply during Urs days, officials told
Srinagar, October 6 The minister was interacting with the officers during his visit to the revered shrine of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA) to personally oversee the arrangements put in place for the annual Urs days being celebrated there, an official spokesman said. The spokesman said Sagar was accompanied by senior officers of the district administration and other officers of various departments, including PHE, SMC, PDD and health. The minister directed officers of the PDD and PHE to ensure adequate power and water supply during Urs days in the shrine and also in the catchment areas around the shrine. He also directed the officers concerned of the SMC for maintaining proper hygiene in and around the shrine and directed the health authorities for setting-up of temporary health centre at the venue for the convenience of the devotees, the spokesman said. Sagar also directed the transport authorities for making adequate arrangement of transportation for the commuters coming from other parts of the Valley. |
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‘1,100 vacancies in education dept referred to recruiting agencies’
Srinagar, October 6 He said to provide adequate staff to educational institutions in far-flung areas, local unemployed youth are being recruited as Rehbar-e-Taleem. Expansion of education network in far-flung areas besides development of infrastructure and extension of quality education is the first priority of present coalition government and efforts are on to take benefits of the state and Centre-run programmes to the needy, he said. He said a committee had been formed to regulate fee structure in private institutions. Minister for Tourism and MLA Dooru G A Mir requested the education minister to take up upgrade of schools in the constituency under Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyaan (RMSA). |
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Clerics seek ban on liquor sale; detained
Srinagar, October 6 After being released later, AUA president Maulana Akhzar flayed the detention and said they were demanding a complete ban on sale of liquor in the Valley. Stating that liquor shops would have a negative impact on children and youth, he urged the people to fight against the menace in a united manner. Maulana Akhzar said they would intensify their agitation in case the sale of liquor was not stopped by the government. He said the AUA would soon hold a meeting, following which, the body would announce a protest against the sale of liquor in Kashmir. Several other religious organisations have been demanding a ban on sale of liquor in the Valley. |
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Form panels for regularisation: Agriculture technocrats
Srinagar, October 6 “At the meeting, threadbare discussions were held regarding the latest developments in the regularisation process of ReZ. Both the chapters of the ReZ associations from Jammu and Srinagar demanded that the government should form the committees for their regularisation at the earliest and reiterated their demand for regularisation on
the basis of year of passing BSc Agriculture,” said a spokesman of the
association. At the meeting, the chairman of the Kashmir chapter of ReZ, Suhail Inamullah asked the district representatives to gear up for the future course of action and reiterated the commitment of their forum regarding batch-wise regularisation. Speaking on the occasion, chairman of the Jammu chapter Vishal Manhas asked the ReZs of the state to unite and put in efforts to initiate the process of regularisation on the basis of year of passing BSc Agriculture. |
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PDP calls for probe into woman’s kidnapping
Srinagar, October 6 In a statement, senior party leader and Deputy Speaker of J&K Assembly Mohammad Sartaj Madni today said such incidents were creating a sense
of insecurity and alienation among the masses and could result in complete despair and
mistrust in democratic institutions. “Such incidents are happening due to lack of accountability and complete failure to provide security and safety to the people of the state,” he said. While he interacted with locals, Madni was informed that many so-called minor incidents had been occurring in the area for long but the administration had completely turned a blind eye to
these issues, resulting in yesterday’s incident in which a lady was being abducted by unidentified persons who were allegedly in uniform. Madni, while assuring them that efforts would be done to ensure that the culprits behind the heinous act are brought to justice, said that such incidents need to be probed thoroughly. Calling for immediate probe into the incident, Madni demanded that severe punishment should be initiated against those involved and safety be ensured to the masses. |
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One killed, 9 injured in road accidents
Srinagar, October 6 A passenger cab hit a motorcycle near Pahloo in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, resulting in injuries to the motorcyclist and the pillion rider. Both the injured were admitted in hospital for treatment, said the spokesman. In another accident in Kulgam district, a truck skid off the road and fell into a deep gorge at Yatri Niwas on NHW near Qazigund town. Four persons were injured in this accident, said the spokesman. All the injured were admitted in hospital for treatment. In the city here, a truck and a car collided near Nowgam Chowk, resulting in injuries to two persons travelling in the car. Both the injured were admitted in hospital for treatment, said the spokesman. A cab hit and injured a woman identified as Nazia Akhtar of Awantipora near Sempora crossing on the city's outskirts. The injured woman was admitted in hospital for treatment, said the spokesman. |
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Sabrota Club clinch football tourney
Kupwara, October 6 Hundreds of spectators watched the thrilling game. Sabrota Club scored three goals while Iqbal Sports could manage two goals in the allotted time. Former MLA Lolab Qaiser Jamsheed Lone was chief guest on the occasion. Mohammed Iqbal Malik, who represented KFC team, won the best player award. Iqbal was also awarded for scoring maximum number of goals in the tournament, which lasted for about two months. Bashir Ahmad Malik was the referee and Mohammed Amin Hajam was the sideman for today’s match. Nazir Ahmad, in-charge officer, Kupwara police post, was also present on the occasion. Locals hoped that such tournaments would be organised in the future as well. |
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Kupwara students to visit Delhi, Jaipur
Handwara, October 6 The tour is being organised by the 30 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) under HQ 7 Sector, RR, as a part of the Sadhbhavana Programme, the spokesperson said. The tour comprised of 20 students and two teachers from the remote areas of Qaziabad region of Kupwara district. The tour is being conducted with an aim of strengthening the bonds of the community with the diverse culture of the nation and encourage greater involvement in the service to mankind. "The tour has been conceived to expose the children to peace and
development outside Kashmir and build a sense of national integration amongst the children residing in turmoil-hit Qaziabad," the spokesperson said. "During the tour, visitors would get an opportunity to visit places of educational and historical importance. The students will also get an opportunity to meet a number of dignitaries both from the civil as well as from the Army," he added. In his address and interaction with the children, the Brigadier said the aim of the excursion was
to develop a sense of nationalism and increase awareness regarding the avenues of education and development which stands as an epitome
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520 examined at medical camp
Srinagar, October 6 “Besides, 96 livestock were also treated at the camp. A mobile youth employment guidance node was also established alongside the medical camp by the Army, wherein interaction and guidance was provided to the local youth about the various career opportunities available. Handouts on various career prospects were distributed and a lecture on drug abuse was also conducted,” the Army said in its statement. “The Army has been regularly organising medical camps in the remote areas of Baramulla district. The general populace in these remote areas is greatly benefitted by these camps as there is a lack of medical facilities in these areas,” the statement added. |
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Minister for introducing drawing subject in curriculum
Srinagar, October 6 Khan, who is also the MoS Information Technology, Science and Technology, was the chief guest on the occasion. As many as 70 students drawn from eight zones of Srinagar district participated in the mela. SIE joint director Mohammad Javed, DIET principal Munshi Mohammad Javed, DIET vice-principal Sheikh Tariq and officers of the Education Department were present on the occasion. “Students of the state are extremely talented not only in studying science and humanities, but they also have an inclination towards drawing and art,” the MoS said addressing the function. The Minister of state (MoS) for School Education said every effort should be made to provide necessary facilities to them so that their
hidden talent is explored and they are encouraged at all levels. Responding to the demand of introducing drawing subject in the curriculum, the Minister of state (MoS) for School Education assured that he would take up the matter with the state government so that faculty was
recruited for the purpose and the subject was introduced as early as possible. Later, the minster
distributed prizes among first five meritorious students and certificates of
participation among other students. The first five winners of the art event were Aabru Nisar, Umar Bashir, Shahnavaz, Sanna and Arsalan Bashir, an official spokesman said. |
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CRPF holds blood donation camp
Srinagar, October 6 The chairperson of the CRPF Wives Welfare Association RTC, Monika Singh, inaugurated the camp. A total of 50 persons, including officers, men and trainees, voluntarily donated blood on the occasion. DIGP Bhupinder Singh and RTC principal thanked the staff of the Bone and Joint Hospital, blood donors and other guests.
— TNS
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Youth attempts suicide in city
Srinagar, October 6 The youth was admitted in the SMHS Hospital in the city where he is being treated, the spokesman said. |
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