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Omar takes up Kashmiri Pandits’ return with Centre
Bumper cherry production brings cheer to growers
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Olympic-size swimming pool misses another session
Chamber of Commerce and Industries poll today
Golf charms youth in Kashmir
Jammu University teachers want more
DGP: Amarnath yatra, Assembly poll a challenge
Restrictions imposed in Srinagar
Govt to take steps to make science interesting for students: Minister
Army man injured in mine blast near LoC
LeT commander held, another militant found dead in Kulgam
Tral shuts over militants killing
Increase in retirement age of state varsity teachers
SKUAST to organise workshop on basmati
export
JU VC releases GMCE brochure
9-day summer fest begins today
Raising Day: Police organise painting contest for kids
JKPF delegation takes up demands with Governor
Bailey bridge on way to Amarnath shrine opens
Srinagar MC brings down illegal structure
Admission to 5-yr MSc at SMVDU begins
Traders delegation meets Governor
Minor’s rape: One more accused held Senior police officer dies of
cardiac arrest MLC Rasool calls on Governor Madan urges workers to ensure Cong victory in polls
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Omar takes up Kashmiri Pandits’ return with Centre
New Delhi, June 20 The Centre had been actively considering the state’s proposal for return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley, in which the state government had proposed increasing the amount for construction or repairs of their houses from Rs 7.5 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. This proposal had been sent to the previous UPA government, but no decision was taken. The UPA government had announced a Rs 7.5 lakh package for each Kashmiri Pandit family for repairing or constructing their houses. Kashmiri Pandits had left the Valley in 1990 with the outbreak of militancy. The number such migrants in Jammu, Delhi and other parts of the country was estimated to be between six lakh and seven lakh. “I discussed wide-ranging issues with the Home Minister, including the policy on return of Kashmiri Pandits, law and order situation, ceasefire violations and AFSPA,” Omar said. The package for enhancement of monetary assistance was sent by the state government in 2012, but nothing was done. “I am glad that the present government is actively considering the proposal with some modifications,” he said. He added, “We are supportive of this measure.” On the Amarnath yatra, he informed Rajnath about the infrastructure put in place for any emergency situation resulting from bad weather. Ahead of Assembly elections later this year, Omar refused to answer questions on whether the NC would have an alliance with the Congress. “It is too premature to ask,” he said. Omar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well.
— PTI Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he discussed a wide range of issues, including security and employment avenues, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Briefed @narendramodi about the security situation and the assessment for the next few months, including the preparations for Amarnath ji yatra,” the Chief Minister tweeted. “Discussed the situation in the state, including tourism, the economy, electricity and employment avenues,” he
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Bumper cherry production brings cheer to growers
Srinagar, June 20 Cherry production in the Valley is an important branch of horticulture with nearly 11,000 metric tonnes produced last year, though the demand and prices were not satisfying. The officials and experts said at the end of this year’s season, they expect more than 11,000 metric tonnes of production. “This year, we have witnessed a good crop due to frequent rain and favourable weather,” said a grower from central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. With a total area of 3,699 hectares being used for cherry cultivation in Kashmir, a major belt is on the outskirts of Srinagar city that includes Harwan, Brein, Dhaara and Zakura, producing good yield. In Tangmarg tehsil, Baramulla district, and a few areas surrounding Sopore town are known for cherry production. Growers said though the blossom was good last year, but bad weather had hit the production. “Last year when the blossom was at its peak, frequent rainfall, hailstorm and snowfall washed away our entire crop and we were left with nothing,” said a grower from north Kashmir. With good demand and prices this year, the growers are also satisfied with the market. “The prices this year are good and the production is also satisfying. Last year, 1 kg was sold at Rs 70 to Rs 80, but this year it has reached at Rs 150 to Rs 160 per kg,” said Muhammad Ganie, a grower. Mainly five varieties of cherry are grown in Kashmir. “Mishri” is the most expensive and sweet. Another variety is “double cherry” which is grown in bulk and has a great market in the state and other parts of the country. “It is used mainly for canning, juice extraction and making jam. ‘Makhmali’, ‘black or gol’ and ‘awal number’ are also grown here,” said a cherry dealer from the outskirts of Srinagar, who exports cherries to other states of India. He said the production of cherry had increased manifold in the past one decade. In 2005-2006, 2,880 metric tonnes of cherry was produced, which increased every year. “The area of production that includes Tangmarg, Dhaara and Nishat belt is also one important factor for increase in production. Besides, the plantation provided to growers under horticulture schemes is proving good for the cherry industry,” said a grower and an expert who is dealing in cherry production for the past two decades. A major portion of cherry goes to the markets in Mumbai, where more than 35,000 boxes are sent every year. Other states where cherry is exported from Kashmir include Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai where around 15,000-20,000 boxes are exported every year. In high demand
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Olympic-size swimming pool misses another session
Jammu, June 20 The multipurpose Olympic-size swimming pool with diving facility was started in 1993 in Jammu, which has been defunct since 2010. “The swimming pool authorities told me in April that it will open in June, but even after the completion of the pool it has not started as the change rooms are not repaired as yet,” said Vishal Sharma,
a swimmer. “The department could have generated some funds this year, if they would have completed the pool by April, but it seems that the department is not sincere about the pool and the talented swimmers of the state,” he added. Some of the swimmers have finally joined private clubs for their swimming practices, which are charging thousands of rupees for their small pools. “I have joined a private club for my routine practice, but it is very expensive to continue with the private club for practice,” said Imran Jahangir, a swimmer. “The pools of the private clubs are made for fun only and not of that size which is required for practice to participate in regional-level swimming championships,” he added. Swimmers alleged that the authorities did not renovate it throughout the year and started the renovation work during the summer season, when it had to be opened for the members and general public. The renovation work is in full swing these days, but now the multipurpose swimming pool has been converted into competitive pool, as the diving and beginners facilities have been removed from the pool. Earlier, the pool had the depth of 4 ft at shallow and 20 f t at the deep end, but now the depth is 5 ft at the shallow end and 8 ft at the deep end. The entire pool has been renovated. The filtration plant and tiles of the pool have also been replaced. Despite repeated attempts, Dilip Thussu, Sports Secretary, and Rajan Sharma, Sports Officer, Jammu, could not be contacted on phone for comments. |
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Chamber of Commerce and Industries poll today
Jammu, June 20 The biggest contest is on the post of president where Rakesh Gupta, who has lost previous two elections to incumbent president YV Sharma, is getting tough fight from Parveen Kumar Gupta, who has held important posts in the CCI-Jammu in the past. The CCI-Jammu election is marred with internal politics and there is a strong divide within. Sources in the CCI-Jammu told The Tribune that incumbent president YV Sharma recently joined a political party and faced tough opposition for his decision in the CCI-Jammu. “This forced him not to contest again for the post of CCI-Jammu president and thus he is supporting his proxy candidate Parveen Kumar Gupta. There is a divide in the CCI-Jammu as one group having close proximity with YV Sharma is supporting Parveen and other group is supporting Rakesh Gupta, who is contesting for the post of president for the third time,” the sources added. “Rakesh Gupta has been garnering support for himself for past many years and has been taking the cause of traders’ community forward. He is the only deserving person for the post of president and has been working hard for it,” said a trader of Raghunath Bazaar, who has been campaigning for Rakesh Gupta during these days. The voting for the CCI-Jammu election will continue till 5 pm tomorrow and counting of votes will begin immediately. By tomorrow evening picture will be clear who will emerge as winner. For the post of senior vice-president, there is a straight contest between Surinder Mahajan and Sham Lal Langer, whereas for the post of junior vice-president, Deepak Aggarwal is contesting against Bharat Bhushan Gupta. For the post of general secretary, there is a triangular fight between Anil Gupta, Arun Gupta and Manish Gupta, whereas for the post of secretary, Rajesh Gupta is fighting against Rahul Mahajan. For the post of treasurer, there is a triangular fight between Ashu Gupta, Rakesh Jandyal and Narinder Gupta, but couple of days back Narinder Gupta announced his support for Ashu Gupta. Around 2,138 members from various market associations will be casting their votes to elect the new body of the CCI-Jammu. |
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Golf charms youth in Kashmir
Srinagar, June 20 “We have seen a very good response from youngsters and they are learning it quickly. They have shown a lot of interest in the game,” said course trainer Fayaz Ahmed Langoo, who is himself a player of the Indian Circuit, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI). Over 20 young girls have been trained. They are interested to learn the course further. “I took basic training. I hadn’t played the game before, but with the available opportunity I want to learn the game further,” said a student of higher education, who took a one-month basic course at the institute. There are three famous golf courses in Srinagar and Gulmarg – Gulmarg Golf Club, Kashmir Golf Club and Royal Spring Golf Course. Kashmir offers a unique opportunity to play golf all through the summer – from April to November – in invigorating surroundings. In the golf courses at Srinagar and Gulmarg, you are able to play for longer hours than you can in the plains because of the lower temperatures – Srinagar’s highest temperature seldom goes above 35°C. Srinagar has an 18-hole golf course with common fairways, and a par of 70. This course is open throughout the year, unless snowbound in winter. A teenage student from one of the elite schools in Srinagar said it was like a dream come true for him to play golf and learn the game lessons. “We had no idea about the game. The training is going good. The more we play, the more we are developing interest. The infrastructure and the trainer is very good,” said 14-year-old, Sheikh Saqlain, who is undergoing basic training. “It was considered as a game of oldies, but with this opportunity I can see a future in it if played well. This game has interested me more than other games. It is different,” another young player said. The trainer maintained that the initiative was to explore the hidden talent of the youth. He said some of the trainers were doing exceptionally well. “Till now, more than 50 students from different schools of Srinagar have been imparted the basic golf training. We will continue to give training to others as well, apart from the youth,” he added. Apart from the youth in Kashmir, some students from Delhi have also joined in, feeling that the Kashmir is more learning place for them. “It has been a month now. I am enjoying very much. I tried to learn the game in Delhi also, but I found it more interesting here. I am really interested in golf and in India Kashmir is the best place to play,” said Ali Bakshi, 24, a civil engineering student of Delhi. Advising the youth to avail the opportunity of the park and refine their talent, the DGP said the police have helped the game survive during the times of turmoil and prevented it from going extinct.
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Jammu University teachers want more
Jammu, June 20 A meeting of JUTA office-bearers was held under the chairmanship of Prof Dalip Singh Jamwal, president of the association. In the meeting, the role and effort of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his personal intervention in “partially” accepting the demand for enhancement of retirement age of the university teachers was appreciated. The meeting was attended by JUTA office-bearers, including Vishav Raksha, Virender Koundal and Vivek Sharma. Yesterday, the Cabinet had approved the enhancement in the retirement in the case of members of the teaching faculties of the state universities and government medical colleges from the present 60 years to 62 years. “When the state government enhanced the age of retirement of the employees from 58 to 60 citing parity with the Central Government employees, it was hoped that the teachers of the state universities would be treated similarly and at par with the teachers of the Central Universities,” the JUTA office-bearers discussed. They said as per the UGC guidelines, age of superannuation would be increased to 65 years, but the state Cabinet has instead increased the age of retirement of university teachers to 62 years. They pointed out while the state government had aligned the age of retirement of the state government employees with that of the Central Government employees, it should have also taken the same action with regard to teachers of the universities of the state and bring their service conditions, including the age of retirement, at par with the Central Universities as laid down by the University Grants Commission. “The age of retirement of teachers in the universities of the state should have been enhanced to 65 years with the provision of extension up to the age of 70 years keeping in view the UGC norms,” the JUTA office-bearers said. The Jammu University Teachers Association urged Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to do “justice” to the teachers of the state universities and reconsider the decision in this regard.
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DGP: Amarnath yatra, Assembly poll a challenge
Jammu, June 20 Kumar, while addressing “police darbars” at the District Police Lines in Kathua and Samba, said smooth and peaceful conduct of the upcoming Amarnath yatra and the Assembly elections were the challenges for the state police this year. “The forthcoming annual Amarnath yatra and Assembly elections are the challenges for the police and we have to share our responsibilities,” he said. The senior officer, who is on a two-day visit to the Jammu province, exhorted the police personnel to improve their proficiency to gain public confidence and attitude for crime detection and prevention. “The force has to improve its techniques of investigation for prevention and detection of crime. Time-bound disposal of people’s grievances and reform in our attitude would reshape our professional policing,” the DGP said. He said the police have faced many challenges during the past two decades, but every time it dealt the situation with courage and confidence. The officer also appreciated his men for ensuring free and fair Lok Sabha elections in the state. “The Jammu and Kashmir Police have succeeded in bringing about normalcy in the state through their desire of sacrifice and it needs strenuous efforts to bring about more improvement in the system and management,” he said. He said the police force exhibited maximum restrain to avoid collateral damages and saved human lives while fighting the militants. Elaborating on the welfare policy, the DGP said the schemes in force were being simplified and reviewed to make them more beneficial for personnel and their families. “The hardships faced by the personnel have been raised with the government at different levels, including enhancement in monthly honorarium of SPOs and removal of pay anomaly,” he said. Earlier, DGP K
Rajendra Kumar laid the foundation stone of a multi-storey hostel building at Sidhra. The three-block building is being constructed by the Police Housing Corporation. |
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Restrictions imposed in Srinagar
Srinagar, June 20 The authorities imposed the restrictions to foil the proposed rally by the moderate separatist group led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, which was scheduled at a park near Lal Chowk. The Awami Action Committee, led by Mirwaiz, was celebrating the golden jubilee of formation of the party. Party sources said Ghulam Nabi Zaki, general secretary of the party, was detained near the venue and several activists of the moderate separatist amalgam detained en route. The police declined comment on the detentions. The restrictions in the Old City, which affected public transport uptown, led to a spontaneous shutdown in most parts of the summer capital. Private and public transport remained off service to many localities. Most shops and private offices in Lal Chowk, the commercial nerve centre of the city, and adjoining markets remained closed due to the shutdown. Meanwhile, the chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), which had called for a shutdown on June 23, went into hiding to evade arrest, a party spokesman said. JKLF chairman Yasin Malik had “gone into hiding to evade arrest” after the police searched his residence on Friday, the spokesman said. He added that Malik would lead a march towards Lal Chowk on June 23 to protest
“nefarious anti-Kashmiri designs” of the RSS and the BJP. The group has called for the shutdown as part of restarting the “Quit Kashmir movement”. Action in Old City
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Govt to take steps to make science interesting for students: Minister
Srinagar, June 20 Khan was addressing a function after giving away awards to students and teachers under the “J&K Science Scholarship and Innovative Science Teacher Awards-2013”. As many as 79 students were awarded with a cash prize of Rs 4.5 lakh for pursuing science in various schools and colleges in the state. Three lecturers, including Khursheed Ahmad Shah, Assistant Professor (physics) Government Degree College, Anantnag; Roohi Mushtaq, Assistant Professor (biotechnology), SP College, Srinagar; and Amjad Ali, Assistant Professor, (botany) Government Degree College, Kargil; and two teachers Neelofar Jabeen and Rouf Hamza Boda were awarded for their contribution to the field of science. The function was organised by the J&K State Council for Science and Technology at Sri Partap (SP) College, Srinagar. The minister said the scholarships for pursuing science was one such innovative programme implemented by the Department of Science and Technology for attracting talent to science at an early age to and to make it as one of the key drivers of the state’s development. He urged the authorities concerned to strengthen infrastructure at school and college level so that students develop interest in science. He also stressed for identifying outstanding science teachers, who have made an impact at high school and undergraduate level so that genuine people could be rewarded at proper time. Director, Colleges, Tariq Ahmad Kawoosa said science and technology had a vital role to play in answering some of the sensitive and difficult challenges. He appreciated the government’s efforts to recognise the importance of science and technology. He said for the past several years, innovative steps had been taken to boost the sector in a big way for securing the future of budding science students. A large number of students and their parents, faculty members of SP College, researchers, scientists and senior officers of the Science Technology Council were present on the occasion.
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Army man injured in mine blast near LoC
Jammu, June 20 “The soldier, who was part of a foot patrol, mistakenly stepped on an anti-personnel mine near the Rishi post in Nonawali area of Sabjiyan sector around 2:45 pm. It exploded and caused injuries on his legs,” said an Intelligence source. The injured Army man was immediately provided medical aid at the nearest medical unit before being airlifted in a helicopter to the Base Hospital in Srinagar, he added. In another incident, the BSF nabbed a Pakistani national near a forward post in Paharpur area of Hiranagar sector on the international border on Thursday evening. “BSF personnel of 68 Battalion nabbed a Pakistani national around 6:35 pm. He had crossed the international border and come 100 metres into Indian Territory,” said a BSF officer. The Pakistani national was identified as 65-year-old Anwar Hussain of Liyaqatpur in Narowal district of Punjab in Pakistan. “Nothing incriminating was recovered from his possession and he seemed to be mentally unstable,” said the officer.
— TNS Mine recovered
Samba: An anti-personnel mine was recovered in a field at Regal village near the international border in the Rajpura area of Samba district here on Friday. A BSF official said that a farmer working in the field closed to the international border noticed a mine and reported the matter to the nearby BSF post. The security men rushed to the area and seized it. |
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LeT commander held, another militant found dead in Kulgam
Kulgam, June 20 The militant was later identified as Naveed Jat, alias Abu Hanzulla, a resident of the Sahiwala area of Multan in Pakistan’s Punjab region. The police claimed that they recovered an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 60 rounds of ammunition from his possession. “Naveed was a self-styled commander and has been found involved in many militant activities over the years,” the police officer said, adding that he was a close aide of LeT operative Abu Qasim and has been active in south Kashmir for the last two years. Later in the day, some locals from Chinigam village of Yaripora approached the police and informed them of a dead body lying in paddy fields in their village. “A police team was deputed and the body recovered. The body was bullet-ridden,” said a police official. The police later identified the body as that of Zakir Syed Bhat of the Sangus area in Kulgam district. “He had joined the Lashkar some three months back and is believed to have fallen prey to group clashes among militants.” said the official. The police have lodged a case in this regard and an investigation has been initiated. |
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Tral shuts over militants killing
Pulwama, June 20 Three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militants, including the outfit’s divisional commander for south Kashmir, were killed in an encounter in the Buchoo Tral area of Pulwama district last evening. An Army officer and jawan were also wounded in an encounter. The slain militants were later identified as Hizb divisional commander Adil Ahmad Mir alias Gazi Sarfaraz, Adil Ahmad Shah alias Haroon and Tariq Ahmad Parray. Adil Mir, was one of the most wanted Hizb-ul-Mujahideen commanders. The eyewitnesses said thousands of people gathered for the funeral prayers of the militants. The mourners shouted “pro freedom and pro militant” slogans. The police said they did not pose restrictions in the area as it could have lead to protests. A police spokesman in Srinagar said Adil Mir was involved in the killing of village headman Mohammad Anwar Sheikh of Amlar Tral and father son duo of Ghulam Nabi Mir and Firdous Mir at Batgund Tral on April 21 this year. Adil Mir’s brother, Naeem, an engineering graduate, was also a member of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and was killed in an encounter in 2010. His cousin is also an active militant operating in the same area. The police, meanwhile, said Adil Shah was part of the militant group which had attacked the Army patrol in 2013 in which four soldiers dead. “Last year in 2013, Adil Shah along with other militants was involved in the killing of four Army personnel at Buchoo,” the spokesman said. “Shah was also involved in snatching 3 SLRs with 6 magazines and 150 rounds, 1 INSAS rifle with 2 magazines and 40 rounds and a Motorola wireless set from the guard room of minority picket at Arigam on May 24, 2012,” he said. |
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Increase in retirement age of state varsity teachers Bismah Malik Tribune News Service
Srinagar, June 20 Senior faculty members in eminent state universities such as University of Jammu and University of Kashmir were switching to Central Universities of Jammu and Kashmir to avail the benefit of longer service tenure there. The retirement age of the faculty members in the national universities is 65 years, whereas in the state varsities the same was 60 years earlier. The faculty at the state medical colleges used to retire at the age of 58 earlier. According to the guidelines of the University Grants Commission and the Medical Council of India, the retirement age of faculty members is 65 years. At least seven professors of Kashmir University switched to Central University of Kashmir last year due to the advantage of increased retirement age and fatter salaries. Many aspirants had even considered moving to universities outside the state for availing the benefits of longer service tenure in national universities. Though the Jammu University Teachers Association and the Kashmir University Teachers Association hailed the move of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, they reminded him of his last year's promise of fixing their retirement age at 65 years. The teachers' associations say the faculty at national-level universities will still have an edge because there the retirement age is 65 years. "The university council that met last year had threadbare discussions with the KUTA members and the Chief Minister, who is a part of the council, had promised us to increase the retirement age to 65 years. However, he has increased the retirement age to just 62 years. Therefore, our demands are yet to be met completely," an official KUTA statement read.
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SKUAST to organise workshop on basmati
export
Jammu, June 20 This year the workshop on “Basmati export and development” will be held at SKUAST-Jammu, Main Campus, Chatha, on June 27. Around 200 basmati growers from Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts are expected to participate in this interactive programme. The stake holders will discuss and address various issues related to the quality production of basmati. The workshop will have scientist-farmer interactions on technical issues like aroma enhancement, sustainable plant protection, agronomic management, fertiliser application, seed production and marketing. The workshop will also be attended by the scientists of SKUAST, Jammu, and officials of the Department of Agriculture, Jammu. Free transportation will be provided to the participants to and fro from Satwari to Chatha and RS Pura to Chatha.
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JU VC releases GMCE brochure
Jammu, June 20 The course has been approved by the Higher Education Department. For the first time in the private sector, the state government and Kashmir University, to which the college is affiliated, have permitted start of three-year Bachelor’s degree programme in MCMP. The three-year course of MCMP will be started on the GMCE campus at Bantalab-Raipur in Jammu. The college has already established a state-of-the-art recording studio with related facilities for the intending students. The sanctioned student intake for the course is 30 and Kashmir University will conduct the examinations. The course fee, as authorised by Kashmir University, is Rs 45,000 per year. The discount on fee would be Rs 5,000 for the session 2014-15. Meritorious students would be offered a scholarship of Rs 5,000.
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9-day summer fest begins today
Srinagar, June 20 A jewellery show and a performance of singer Hans Raj Hans is also scheduled during the festival. Tourism Minister G A Mir said: “The festival will have several activities related to adventure and water sports among others. Through these activities, our aim is to extend the stay of tourists and get economic benefit for local stakeholders.” Meanwhile, tourism stakeholders have warned the authorities concerned that curtailment of flight timings due to repair works at the Srinagar Airport would be a dampener during the tourist season. Several Valley-based travel and trade bodies had registered their protest with the Director, Airport Authority of India, Srinagar, Capt K S
Rao, in this regard. “The authorities have chosen a wrong time to undertake repairs during peak tourist season and the upcoming Amarnath
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Raising Day: Police organise painting contest for kids
Jammu, July 20 The programme was organised by the organising committee, headed by Darshan Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Telecom Headquarters, and assisted by Inspector, Telecom, Kuldeep Raj, Sub-Inspector, Telecommunication, Sham Singh, and other officials. DP Singh, SSP, Telecom, Jammu Zone, was the chief guest, who distributed prizes among the winners. Consolation and participation prizes were also given to the participants. Earlier, the SSP in his welcome address advised the students to concentrate on their studies, but also to take part in extra-curricular activities and sports to keep themselves fit for the service of the nation. The first prize was won by Gursimran, while Adhitya Sudan and Mehak stood first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively, in the contest.
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JKPF delegation takes up demands with Governor
Srinagar, June 20 They sought implementation of Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, enhancement in pensionary and other benefits to senior citizens, protection of fragile ecosystem, strict enforcement to check availability of spurious drugs and proper healthcare of newborns. The Governor assured the delegation that he would take up the issues with the departments concerned of the state government. The delegation comprised JKPF general secretary MM
Shuja, vice-chairman Raja Amin, secretary Shabir Ahmad, Mohd Ramzan Khan and Mohammad Shafi
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Bailey bridge on way to Amarnath shrine opens
Srinagar, June 20 A spokesman said the bridge was constructed by the Victoria Cross Engineer Regiment of the Chinar Corps with the support of the civil administration. Preet Pal Singh thanked the Army and the district administration of Ganderbal for constructing the bridge in record
time. “The Army was approached to construct the bridge after the existing bridge was damaged due to heavy snowfall in the Baltal-Domel area. The bridge will facilitate smooth movement of yatris,” he said. The preparatory work was started on June 10 and actual construction of the bridge commenced on June 18. The annual yatra was scheduled to begin on June 28.
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Srinagar MC brings down illegal structure
Srinagar, June 20 “The SMC officers launched the operation around 8pm and demolished a storey of a building that had come up in violation of the sanctioned plan. The violator who owns Durga Hotel, opposite Hotel
Batra, had sought permission for renovation of the structure and instead was illegally coming up with a structure in violation to the sanctioned plan,” the official said. The drive was spearheaded by chief enforcement officer Nisar Shah and was implemented by enforcement officers Ghulam Rasool and Sofi
Akbar. The SMC would speed up its drive against the violators in coming days to stop encroachments.
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The callous attitude of the authorities led to the missing of another session for the swimmers to practice at the only Olympic-size swimming pool of the state at Maulana Azad Sports Stadium here.
The stadium has been under renovation since 2010, but despite completion of the renovation of the pool, the pool cannot be opened as the changing rooms and the surroundings of the complex are not ready to start the pool.
Jammu, June 20
Srinagar, June 20
The authorities imposed restrictions on civilian movement in and around the Old City to foil a proposed rally by a moderate separatist group even as a spontaneous shutdown affected business on Friday.
The restrictions were imposed across the
densely populated old city. Its neighbourhood areas under the jurisdiction of
Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, Safa Kadal and MR Gunj police stations were sealed for civilian movement.
A Lashkar-e-Toiba commander from Pakistan was nabbed while another militant from the outfit was found dead in separate incidents in the Yaripora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
The police said that following a tip-off about the presence of a militant in Shampora village of Yaripora, the Army and the CRPF jointly cordoned off the village early Friday morning.
A shutdown was observed in parts of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district over the killing of three local militants on Thursday.
An eerie calm prevailed in Tral and Awantipora areas of the district as large number of people along with separatist leaders visited the native villages of the slain militants for the funeral prayers.
The Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, today released the brochure of Gandhi Memorial College of Education (GMCE), Jammu, which is being run by The Hindu Education Society, Kashmir.
Jammu, July 20
A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir People’s Forum
(JKPF) led by its chairman Syed Nassar Ullah Shah called on Governor NN Vohra at Raj Bhawan on Friday. 
Governor NN Vohra at Raj Bhawan here today.
The Governor and Sheikh discussed several important matters related to the advancement of people’s welfare and development of the state, particularly focusing on issues related to the functioning of the higher education sector and the need for enhancing the productivity of the agriculture sector.
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