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LPG consumers made to wait for 15 days for refill
Retired roadways employees allege betrayal by government
Jora lauds skills of sports museum founder
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Pak denies intrusion bid in KG Sector on Jan 13
MLAs, MLCs can’t use red beacons
BSF, Rangers hold flag meet in Ramgarh
J&K to amend Motor Vehicles Act, says Transport Minister
BJP wants govt sacked over NC leader’s remark
Guv briefed on security situation
People set bear on fire in Ganderbal
Omar meets Shinde
Protest by scribes leads to traffic jam
Sikhs protest against British role in Operation Bluestar
Early Budget session on cards
Srinagar shivers again as mercury dips to -2.4 °C
Mocking Modi's ‘humble’ origins won’t help us: Omar
Devotees throng Hazratbal for Eid-e-Milad celebrations
Drop in pass percentage: Schools’ body blame it on paper-setters
Work on Zojila Tunnel to start after eco clearance: BRO chief
Kupwara residents rue shortage of ration
Erratic power supply hits life in Rajouri
Hunger strike by Littar residents enters Day 3
Shrine board gives sports material to schools
Major swept away in Chenab
25 accused to be produced in court
Four girls attempt suicide after failing in exams
Drugs worth Rs 100 cr found in truck from PoK
Jolt to
Mirwaiz as Hurriyat splits
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LPG consumers made to wait for 15 days for refill
Jammu, January 17 In view of artificial scarcity created by distributors, consumers are forced to buy refills at the rate of Rs 900 or Rs 1,200 putting huge burden on their budget. In most parts of the city connection holders are asked either to collect refills themselves or wait for days together. “They (distributors) express their inability to send refill early and they seldom help us despite pleas. At times they don’t listen to our complaints”, said Saroj Sharma, resident of Janipur. However, distributors blame oil companies for delaying the release of the cylinders for the problems being faced by the people. “We have to supply the stock sent to us by companies and there is no additional availability of refills. We are trying out best to ensure proper delivery, but we are helpless before the companies," said a Indian Oil distributor. Of the 15 lakh LPG consumers in Jammu and Kashmir, 7 lakh are registered in Jammu region. A few weeks back the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD) Department had constituted task forces at the district level, particularly to check the sale of LPG cylinders on the black market, but it seems that nothing much has been done to streamline the system. Meanwhile, Minister for Consumer Affairs Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan has again asked the oil companies to closely monitor the supply of domestic gas. |
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Retired roadways employees allege betrayal by government
Jammu, January 17 Under the banner of the All J&K SRTC Volunteer Retirement Employees Association (VREA), former employees of the corporation have alleged that they were duped by the management with a false promise that all the employees who will take voluntary retirement will have their all dues, including 126 slabs of Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), cleared. The employees raised slogans against the Managing Director of the corporation and Finance Department for delay in fulfilling their promise. Association president Dev Raj Bali alleged that the management had not fulfilled their demands, included release of COLA, pending arrears from 1999 and of 6th Pay Commission wef 2006, which was assured. He alleged that the SRTC management had wrongly represented their case before the Finance Department, which was still pending there and for which they had been struggling for the last two years. The association has demanded vigilance probe in the alleged misuse of the crores of rupees released for clearing the COLA slabs of the employees. "They trapped us first and assured that money will be cleared on time, but only a few people have got their dues cleared," said an employee, DN Sharma. |
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Jora lauds skills of sports museum founder
Jammu, January 17 While visiting Rajiv Gandhi Mini Sports Museum at Karan Nagar, Jora lauded the dedication and organisational skills of Prof Ashutosh Sharma, who has established the sports museum. The museum has been dedicated to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who has been the spirit behind the successful conduct of the IX Asian Games in 1982 at New Delhi. Jora said the government would explore all possibilities to arrange a piece of land for housing the collection of the Olympic and other sports memorabilia. — TNS |
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Pak denies intrusion bid in KG Sector on Jan 13
Jammu/Poonch, January 17 “At a Brigade Commander-level flag meeting held at the Chakan da Bagh crossing point on the LoC in Poonch today, the Pakistan army totally remained in denial mode over the January 13 incident in the KG Sector. Instead they blamed us for initiating the fire and described their act of firing as ‘retaliatory’,” said a senior Army officer. “However, we strongly told them to desist from violating the sanctity of the LoC and respect the ceasefire agreement in letter and spirit, he added. The Indian delegation of five officers was led by Commander of the 120 Infantry Brigade Brigadier A. Sengupta. The Pakistani delegation was led by Brig Hamid Gul. On January 15, Northern Command chief Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra, after an investiture ceremony at Akhnoor, had told The Tribune that the Army on January 13 had prevented a BAT attack similar to the one on January 8 last year on the LoC. The Army had suffered seven casualties in two BAT attacks by Pakistan on January 8 and August 5-6 last year in the Balnoi and Chakan da Bagh areas, respectively, in the Poonch sector. Two soldiers, Lance Naik Hemraj Singh and Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh, were brutally killed and their bodies mutilated. The officer said after the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level talks on December 24, both armies sat together to resolve issues amicably. “The DGMO-level talks helped us ease the tension and such flag meetings give us a forum to put across our point of view regarding any incident on the LoC,” he said. On the January 13 incident in the KG Sector, the officer said: “Though the Pakistan delegation denied their involvement, we had sighted the movement of a group.” “They could have been either ultras or BAT members. After our troops sighted three of them and challenged them, they opened fire and then an exchange of fire ensued between Pakistani troops and our troops,” he said. Defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Mehta said the flag meeting was held from 11.30 am to 12.50 pm. Both delegations discussed various issues related to the ceasefire agreement as well as the need to improve the existing communication channels. The Army's concerns about the infiltration attempt in the KG Sector on January 13 were conveyed in strong terms to the Pakistan delegation. The talks were held in a cordial atmosphere and both sides have agreed to give due consideration to the issues raised by the other side, he added. |
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MLAs, MLCs can’t use red beacons
Jammu, January 17 The new list was formed after the Supreme Court directive to all states to make amendments in the Motor Vehicle Act and re-draft the list of dignitaries who can use red beacons. After the apex court directive, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and most of his council of ministers had removed red beacons from their vehicles. Now, the transport department has finalised a new list of constitutional authority. The list has been pruned from existing 45 dignitaries to 23 and MLAs and MLCs have not been included in it. “We have worked on the pattern of the Union Government, where President, Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers, Lok Sabha Chairperson, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman and Ministers are part of this list. We have included Chief Minister, former Chief Ministers, Ministers, Legislative Assembly Speaker, Legislative Council Chairman in the list,” Sourabh Bhagat, J&K transport commissioner, said. “MLAs and MLCs are not part of this list,” he said. Bhagat, however, added that the Chief Secretary has been included in the list. 23 get facility *
The new constitutional authority list by the transport department was formed after the Supreme Court directive to every state to re-draft the list of dignitaries who could use red beacons *
The new list has been pruned from existing 45 dignitaries to 23 and MLAs and MLCs have not been included in it *
The list includes Chief Minister, former Chief Ministers, Ministers, Legislative Assembly Speaker, Legislative Council Chairman and Chief Secretary |
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BSF, Rangers hold flag meet in Ramgarh
Jammu, January 17 “We had a commandant-level flag meeting with the Rangers at the Zero Line near Chamliyal border outpost in the Ramgarh sub-sector,” a BSF officer said. He said the meeting was held to inform the Rangers about clearing of the wild growth from the border track ahead of the barbed fence near the Zero Line. “It was a routine meeting. We have to keep the border track clear on our side and they have to do it on their side, for which the meeting was held,” he said. — TNSOmar meets Shinde |
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J&K to amend Motor Vehicles Act, says Transport Minister
Jammu, January 17 Expressing concern about accidents in the hilly areas of erstwhile Doda district, the minister assured that the government was committed to take all possible steps, including better engineering, awareness among public and strict enforcement of laws, to prevent road accidents. “We have already initiated the process of amending the existing Motor Vehicles Act, which is now obsolete. We will expedite the process so that a better law is formulated in view of a high number of fatal road mishaps,” Ramzan said. The minister told the traffic police to take action against drivers using cellphones, rash driving and those driving without a licence. More than 5,000 people have lost their lives in road mishaps across Jammu and Kashmir during the last five years. Earlier, Dr Ashok Bhan, chairman of the J&K regional branch of the IIPA, in his introductory remarks highlighted the major areas of concern, including lack of parking spaces, commercial activities in residential areas, lack of facilities on roads for pedestrians, encroachment of footpaths and disregard for laws and safety by road users. He emphasised the need for a multi-disciplinary approach as traffic management was not the job of the traffic police alone. The participants gave suggestions, including coordination between town planners and transport department, preventing overloading of vehicles ferrying school children, banning halogen lights and strict action against violators of traffic laws. There was a consensus that planning of infrastructure had not kept pace with an increase in number of vehicles and now corrective steps must be taken. The use of Parade Ground in Jammu as a parking place was also criticised. Saurabh Bhagat, Transport Commissioner, J&K, assured rationalisation of route permits and suspension of licences or route permits of habitual offenders. Munir Ahmed Khan, Inspector General of Police, Traffic, said the suggestions would be implemented. He also assured of strict implementation of road safety laws. Dr Anil Gupta, joint secretary, IIPA, conducted the programme. Pawan Parihar, SP, Traffic, Jammu, coordinated arrangements for the event.
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He told the traffic police to take action against drivers using cellphones, rash driving and those driving without a
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BJP wants govt sacked over NC leader’s remark
Jammu, January 17 According to a report published in a section of the media, the NC general secretary on Wednesday had strongly favoured an “independent country” status for Kashmir. Reacting to the statement of Sheikh Nazir, the BJP today urged Governor N N Vohra to invoke Section 92 of the state Constitution to dismiss the NC-led coalition government. Addressing a joint press conference here today, BJP leaders Bali Bhagat and Hari Om said the NC had crossed all the limits by demanding an “independence status” for Kashmir. “The NC has become a threat to the national security and its continuation in the highest executive office would prove detrimental to the interests of the nation and the people of the state,” they said, adding that NC wanted to restore in Kashmir a situation that existed before 1420 AD. The NC has all through communalised the polity and society in Kashmir to promote its selfish interests”. Before 1420 AD, Sultan Shahabuddin was the ruler of Kashmir. During his reign, forcible conversion started in Kashmir. NC leader Sheikh Nazir has demanded the independent status for Kashmir that existed during the tenure of Sultan Shahabuddin. The BJP leaders said NC leaders had consistently abused the Indian Constitution and institutions like the Army, Election Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General and the Supreme Court to arouse anti-India passions in the Valley. “Till the other day, its demand was greater autonomy, bordering on virtual sovereignty, but on Wednesday the NC revolted against India by demanding independent status for Kashmir,” they said. ‘Independent status’ for Kashmir sought NC general secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmed on Wednesday had reportedly favoured an “independent country” status for Kashmir |
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Guv briefed on security situation
Jammu, January 17 This was his first meeting with the Governor after assuming charge as the GOC of the 26 Division. Major General Singh, on the occasion, briefed Vohra about the security situation in his area of responsibility. The Governor wished Major General Singh high success during his tenure as the GOC of the 26 Division. |
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People set bear on fire in Ganderbal
Srinagar, January 17 Though there are unconfirmed reports that the animal was charred to death, officials maintained that the animal escaped unhurt. The incident took place at Malshahi Bagh locality in Ganderbal on Wednesday evening. Reports said the mob set the tree trunk on fire along with the bear despite the police and wildlife officials rushing to the spot to save the animal. The concerned wildlife officials could not be reached for the comment. However, a police official said the animal was not burnt and escaped unhurt. — TNS |
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Omar meets Shinde
Jammu, January 17 An official spokesperson said, “Matters pertaining to prevailing law and order scenario, general situation in the state and the coordination among various security agencies in their functioning were also discussed in detail during the meeting.” The two leaders also reviewed the preparatory arrangements by the Jammu and Kashmir Government and the logistics it requires from the Central Government for the smooth and peaceful conduct of ensuing general elections in the state.
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Protest by scribes leads to traffic jam
Jammu, January 17 Mediapersons staged a protest and blocked the road alleging that the police personnel misbehaved with them while fining them for not wearing a crash helmet. The trouble broke out when police personnel deployed at Bikram Chowk stopped saome mediapersons riding a motorcycle without wearing a crash helmet. The police wanted to fine them. “The official on duty misbehaved with us and used abusive language while fining us for not wearing crash helmet and also threatened us,” the mediapersons alleged. This led to a heated argument after which other mediapersons also arrived at the spot and held a protest demanding an apology from the police official for his unruly behaviour. They sat on a dharna, which led to a long traffic jam on the busy national highway. The traffic remained disrupted for more than an hour, after which Superintendent of Police (SP), Traffic, South, Rahul Malik arrived at the spot and assured the protesters of looking into the matter. Following an assurance from the SP, the protesters called off their protest after which traffic was restored on the road. |
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Sikhs protest against British role in Operation Bluestar
Jammu, January 17 Under the banner of the Jammu and Kashmir United Front, several activists of different organisation held a demonstration demanding that the British Government should answer all questions pertaining to the charges that British commandos had trained Indian security forces before they stormed the Sikh shrine. |
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Early Budget session on cards
Jammu, January 17 A memo had already been prepared by the department and it would be placed before the Cabinet at the next meeting for approval, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, secretary, Law Department, told The Tribune. Schedule of the coming Budget session of the Assembly would be finalised only after an approval by the Cabinet, he said, adding that full-fledged Budget session would be held. As per the schedule prepared by the Law Department, at least 20 sittings of the Assembly would be convened during the Budget session, Mir said. Usually Budget session of the Assembly starts in the last week of February every year, but this time the government has decided to prepone the Budget session. Highly placed sources said members of the ruling National Conference would exert pressure on the government in summoning ex-Army Chief General VK Singh (retd) on the pay-off controversy. Although Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Mubark Gul had termed the written reply of General Singh in respond to the privilege notice as positive, National Conference members would again rake up the issue. General Singh in his written reply to the Speaker had also made it clear that he had utmost regard for all the democratic institutions of the nation, inter alia, all the Legislative Assemblies and Houses of Parliament as also all the members and functionaries thereof. As reported earlier, the ex-Army Chief in his written reply had sought quashing of the privilege motion against him. He in his reply had made it clear that he had not spoken anything whatsoever that could even remotely affect or obstruct the functioning, decorum, dignity or position of the Legislature or any of the members thereof as also anything whatsoever that should impede the members in carrying our their legislative functions. |
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Srinagar shivers again as mercury dips to -2.4 °C
Srinagar, January 17 The minimum temperature in Srinagar, Kashmir region’s main city, slipped to minus 2.4 degrees Celsius overnight, an official of the state meteorological department said, which ended a three-day and three-night long spell of temperature remaining above the freezing point. The overnight minimum temperature in the city was a departure of two degrees from the normal, the official said. Srinagar city, where mercury had earlier slipped three to four degrees below the zero-degree mark, had recorded a low of 1 degree Celsius and 1.5 degrees Celsius on the two previous nights. Kashmir is having a brush with extremely cold climatic conditions as the region is passes through Chillai Kalan, the harshest phase of winter that lasts for 40 days and will end later this month. Mercury also fell drastically in Qazigund town, located on the southern tip of the Valley, where the minimum temperature was recorded at minus 5.5 degrees Celsius overnight, compared to 0.1 degrees Celsius of last night, the official said. In north Kashmir’s frontier Kupwara town, the mercury overnight dropped to a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg resort, which turns into a skiing destination during winter months, the minimum temperature overnight was recorded at minus 7.2 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam resort settled at a freezing low of minus 8.8 degrees Celsius, the official said, making it the coldest place in the Valley. In Leh town of remote Ladakh region, where the minimum temperature has earlier dropped 18 to 20 degrees below the freezing point, the mercury overnight fell to a low of minus 11.1 degrees Celsius, the official said. In nearby Kargil district, the night temperature fell to a low of minus 16.2 degrees Celsius. It’s freezing *
The overnight minimum temperature in the city was two degrees below normal *
Mercury also fell drastically in Qazigund town, where the minimum temperature was recorded at - 5.5 °Celsius overnight *
The weatherman has predicted light rain or snowfall at isolated places in the state over the next 24 hours.
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Mocking Modi's ‘humble’ origins won’t help us: Omar
Srinagar, January 17 “Modi has a lot of negatives, but his humble origins are a positive some of us can’t claim. We aren’t helping our campaign by mocking him,” Omar wrote on micro-blogging website Twitter in an apparent reference to the Congress leader’s remarks. Omar is a third generation member in his family to hold the office of the state’s Chief Minister, following his father Farooq Abdullah and grandfather Shiekh Mohammad Abdullah. At the ongoing AICC meet in New Delhi today, Aiyar mocked Modi’s Prime Ministerial ambitions and said a place would be identified for the Gujarat Chief Minister to distribute tea. — TNS
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Devotees throng Hazratbal for Eid-e-Milad celebrations
Srinagar, January 17 A sea of devotees were seen at the shrine especially to offer Friday prayers and to catch a glimpse of the holy relic (holy hair strand) of Prophet Muhammad. Religious functions related to Eid-e-Milad had begun from first Rabi-ul-Awwal (January 3). Besides shrines, marketplaces and residential houses across the Valley were decked up with colourful lights. Even as Milad celebrations are held across the Valley, Hazratbal shrine has remained the main centre for holding religious functions. Milad celebrations in Kashmir had begun in the 18th century after the holy relic arrived here. Bagh-i-Sadiqabad, where the holy relic was placed, came to be known as Hazratbal i.e. the abode of the Prophet. Meanwhile, to cater to the sea of devotees, only one-way traffic was allowed through different routes leading to the shrine for to and fro movement of vehicles. The area around the Hazratbal shrine, also known as Dargah Shareef, wore a festive look with the setting up of a whole lot of stalls selling local delicacies and other goods, while the authorities concerned had kept adequate arrangements for the devotees. |
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Drop in pass percentage: Schools’ body blame it on paper-setters
Srinagar, January 17 The JKPSUF claimed that difficult question papers made the pass percentage drop drastically to 52 per cent from that of in 2011 and 2012, which stood at 59 per cent. JKPSUF president GN Var said even during turbulent 2010, the pass percentage was better at 56 per cent. He added that the students were not even given grace marks in those subjects, where question papers were too tough. The front said, “The state needs to take immediate steps to overhaul its education system. A majority of the failures come from government schools, so there is a huge problem with its system,” said Var. Var said students’ performance in the arts stream was particularly a matter of concern. “It is unfortunate that 65 per cent of arts students have failed in one or more subjects. Besides, a majority of students from the government schools have not been able to perform up to the mark. The state government should look into that,” Var said. “We want some hard action to be taken against the guilty schools and teachers and more accountability be brought in the government education sector,” said Var. IT firm to sponsor studies of 2 toppers To encourage Class XII toppers in pursuing career in information technology, an IT company in the Valley has announced that it will sponsor the education of the first two toppers. Congratulating the students, ILM Infinity, an IT education and services company based in Kashmir, which offers IT education in latest technologies, has announced that it will sponsor the toppers - Faizan Mushtaq and Junaid-ul-Islam - in pursuing a career in IT through Aptech Limited. — TNS |
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Work on Zojila Tunnel to start after eco clearance: BRO chief
Srinagar, January 17 “Once the process is completed by the state government, further action will be initiated on the 14-km-long tunnel, which will connect the Ladakh region with the rest of the country,” an official, while quoting the BRO chief, said. The official added that Lt General Parnaik assured that the work on connecting the snow-bound areas, especially the Zojila, would be carried out by trained BRO personnel and will involve the use of better equipments. Lt General Parnaik, however, said the varied climatic conditions in the state posed a challenge to the BRO personnel. “J&K is having a unique topography, mostly mountainous, with climate differing from other areas. During winter the challenges posed by the snowfall on the working of
the BRO personnel is different in nature,” the BRO chief said during his visit to the Project Beacon on the Jammu-Srinagar highway on Wednesday. Meanwhile, taking stock of the security and safety aspects of the Jawahar Tunnel, a part of the
Project Beacon, the officer said: “Jawahar Tunnel is the life line of the J&K and all possible measures are being taken for its maintenance and upkeep.” He said security, surveillance and mobility gadgets were being installed at the tunnel to make it safer for the commuters. On the occasion, Chief Engineer Project Beacon, Brig RK Sharma briefed the BRO chief on the strategy being followed for the upkeep of the tunnel and the advance technology required for modernising it. |
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Kupwara residents rue shortage of ration
Kupwara, January 17 “The ration depot in our village is lying empty. The storekeeper told us that ration will be available on Tuesday,” Nazir Ahmad, who hails from Gulgam village, said. Villagers from Charkote, Maidanpora, Warnow, Drugmulla, Gushi and Batergam, besides Gulgam are most affected due to shortage of ration at the depots. Sources in the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD) department said ration could not be loaded in trucks and transported to various depots in the district because of the strike. “The labourers are on strike since Saturday. They are demanding extra labour charges for working beyond 4 pm. The department is paying them for their work from 10 am to 4 pm, but most of times truckloads of food grains are required to be loaded and emptied after that,” an employee working in FCI’s Kupwara go-down said. Meanwhile, residents of some other villages, including Kralpora, Chowkibal, Kachama and Gofabal, also complained about shortage of ration in depots. |
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Erratic power supply hits life in Rajouri
Rajouri, January17 Residents alleged that they were getting electricity for just six to eight hours, even as the Power Department had earlier announced a regular curtailment of eight hours a day. The student community and the business owners, who are dependent on electricity, are the worst hit. “Long power cuts have spoiled the business of those who are entirely dependent on electricity,” Beopar Mandal president Vijay Kumar Gupta said. Students, in particular, are suffering a lot on account of erratic supply. With the final examinations approaching fast they are forced to rely on traditional ways like lanterns and candles to study during night. The students from Post Graduate (PG) College here on Thursday abandoned their classes and blocked Jammu-Poonch highway at Gujjarmandi chowk for about an hour to register their protest against the Power Department. The agitating students demanded improvement in power supply and told the authorities concern to adhere to the already announced schedule. The students relented only after Additional Superintendent of Police Shiv Kumar Chouhan and tehsildar, Rajouri, pacified them and assured that they will take up the matter with senior PDD officials. The inhabitants of Thanamandi tehsil led by BJP state vice president Vibodh Gupta also held a protest against the Power Department yesterday. They alleged that people were being deprived of basic amenities. The PDD officials, however, said the grim situation was due to the overloading. “Overloading due to illegal connections especially in the old city is the major reason behind the frequent tripping of electricity. Several measures have been taken to check illegal connections, but due to shortage of staff it is not possible to check each and every household. People must co-operate with the department,” Section Engineer, PDD, Syed Jameel said. Meanwhile, protests were also held at Palma, Muradpur, Manjakot, Darhal, Kotranka, Noushera and Sunderbani against the erratic power supply. |
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Hunger strike by Littar residents enters Day 3
Pulwama, January 17 The residents of the area have been demanding grant of tehsil status to the area instead of Lassipora. Three protesters were even admitted to the hospital today. Two of them, Showkat Ahmad Mir and Asif Hassan Malik, have been shifted to District Hospital, Pulwama, while Fayaz Ahmad Malla was shifted to the Public Health Centre, Littar. Muzzafar Shora, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital, Pulwama, said the two persons were “suffering from mild dehydration”. The protesters under the banner of the the Shahoora Civil Society, Littar, said they would not call off the strike until Littar was granted tehsil status. The residents claimed that Littar was the focal point of Shahoora, whereas Lassipora belonged to an area called Sherpsathri. They alleged that Littar was being deprived of the right to get tehsil status only due to dirty politics, who wanted to grant tehsil status to Lassipora because of vote bank politics. The tehsil status row started after a Cabinet sub-committee visited south Kashmir on January 11. The team interacted with MLAs, leaders from various political parties, civil society and representatives from various areas, including a delegation of representatives from Littar and Lassipora in the district. |
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Shrine board gives sports material to schools
Jammu, January 17 Speaking on the occasion, Dr Bhandari dwelt on the initiatives being taken by the shrine board for encouraging budding sportspersons, particularly from the remote areas. He said the distribution of sports material was in terms of the decision taken by the SMVDSB Sports Council, which is chaired by Dr Ashok Bhan, member of the shrine board. He urged heads of educational institutions to identify talented players in local sports like volleyball, kabaddi, wrestling and handball and provide them a platform to excel in that arena. Ashok Kumar, director, Sports, SMVDSB, presented the vote of thanks. |
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Jammu, January 17 Major DS Bhinder, a resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, had gone to the banks of Chenab last night. He slipped and fell into the river at the Gobind Ghat near the Gurudwara, a defence spokesperson said. He added that sear operation was on to trace the officer. “The officer was swept away by the strong river current. The Army has launched extensive search operations to rescue the officer. However, the search was severely affected due to adverse climatic conditions. — TNS |
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25 accused to be produced in court
Srinagar, January 17 After procuring the attendance of the accused, the court may also issue formal orders of arrest against the accused who have not yet been taken into custody. The court issued warrants against them on January 12, when the crime branch filed chargesheet in the case. In the chargesheet, the crime branch had named 25 persons as accused, including former head of the Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) Mushtaq Ahmad Peer and 12 students who got admission in the MBBS course by fraudulent means in 2012.
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Four girls attempt suicide after failing in exams
Kupwara, January 17 Another girl from a village falling under Kupwara tehsil also attempted to end her life today after failing in physics and chemistry papers. A student of arts stream from Handwara
tehsil, who failed in education paper, consumed poison to end her life. “She was hopeful of scoring good marks, but was dejected to see herself failing in education paper. She took the extreme step to end her life late last evening and was referred to the SKIMS,
Srinagar,” a relative said. “Thankfully her condition is stated to be stable now,” he added. The Kupwara girl, who attempted suicide after failing in physics and chemistry papers, is a student of Higher Secondary School,
Drugmulla. “She was shocked to see her result on the board’s website and attempted to end her life. She was discharged from the Kupwara hospital after doctors washed her stomach. She is now recovering at home,” said her relative. A girl from Kalamchakla village in Handwara tehsil attempted to end her life by consuming poison. She is a student of Magam Higher Secondary School in
Handwara. She had failed in political science and Urdu. “She was treated at the district hospital,
Handwara, and her condition is stable now,” said a pharmacist. Another girl student from Shanu Muqam village in Handwara attempted suicide after learning that she had failed in political science and education. — TNS |
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Jolt to
Mirwaiz as Hurriyat splits Srinagar, January 17 The second vertical split in the Hurriyat ranks comes nearly after a decade. In 2003, hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani parted ways from the Mirwaiz and formed his own faction, now called Geelani Hurriyat or Hurriyat (G). “The initiative was first taken by the Mirwaiz after he wrote a letter to the Azad Kashmir chapter of Hurriyat. Today we have formally parted ways with Hurriyat led by Mirwaiz”, Shabbir Shah told The Tribune. Claiming that they are the real Hurriyat, Shah said within a year they would establish units of the group in all parts of the J&K, including Jammu and Ladakh regions. In his letter to Hurriyat’s PoK Chapter recently, Mirwaiz had cited indiscipline and violation of Hurriyat constitution as some of the reasons for he not entertaining some leaders he did not name in his letter. Shabbir said they expected more “freedom loving” people to join his party. The leak of this letter in media led to a chain reaction with rebel leaders Shabbir Shah, Nayeem Khan and Azam Inquilabi going public and accusing Mirwaiz of leading a group of “anti-movement” people. Later during Seerat Conference, Mirwaiz defended his decision to dispatch the letter to PoK Chapter of Hurriyat Conference, saying that individual opinion cannot override collective decisions - an obvious reference to the utterances by the rebel Hurriyat group.
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Drugs worth Rs 100 cr found in truck from PoK
Srinagar, January 17 “We have recovered 114 packets of brown sugar from a truck here (Salamabad trade facilitation centre in Uri) today," said Govind Ratan, sub-divisional police officer, Uri. Ratan said the total weight of the seized contraband was around 100 kg, which was worth Rs 100 crore in the international market. —PTI
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of the State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) today organised a rally to protest against the failure of the government in fulfilling its promise made to them when they took voluntary retirement. 
The controversial statement of National Conference general secretary Sheikh Nazir Ahmed has evoked a strong reaction from the
BJP, which demanded the sacking of the Omar Abdullah government for not taking action against him.
The General Officer in Commanding of the 26 Division, also called the Tiger Division, Major General Dushyant Singh called on Governor NN Vohra at Raj Bhawan here today.
Jammu, January 17
Sikhs today held a protest against the alleged British role in the Operation
Bluestar, when the Indian Army stormed the Golden Temple in 1984 to flush out militants, led by controversial religious head, Sant Jarnail Singh
Bhindranwale, from the shrine.
This was stated by Minister for Transport Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan while speaking at an open house discussion on “Traffic Management in J&K” organised by the J&K regional branch of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in collaboration with the traffic police here yesterday.