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Srinagar, June 5: In a defamation suit filed by chairman Hurriyat Conference (G), Syed Ali Geelani, a lower Court here has summoned the three officials of “Times of India” including its managing director with a direction for their per-sonal appearance before the court here on June 16.Geelani had filed a defamation suit against the Delhi based newspaper after a news report appeared in it on 14 March 2014 in wherein it was mentioned that “Geelani has nominated his son as his successor and when Geelani was leaving to New Delhi for treatment on 13 March 2014, he was driven to the tarmac and taken towards the aircraft on a wheel chair but the 84 year old leader surpris-ingly climbed up the stairs of the plane without any support”.According to a statement issued to KNS by Hurriyat (G) spokesman said that on behalf of Geelani his counsels Advocate M. Shafi Reshi and Advocate Sadiq Par-ray had filed a defamation suit before the Judicial Magistrate first class sub registrar Srinagar against the said news paper.When the court asked for Geelani to record his statement, it was told that he is under house arrest and the police are not allowing him to move out of his

home due to which he can’t attend the court hearing. After hearing this, the concerned Judge ordered DC Srinagar to record the statement of Geelani at his residence.DC Srinagar appointed Tehsildar South for this and the government officer came to Hyderpora and recorded a detailed statement of Geelani.According to the spokesman when the statement of Geelani was presented in the court by the administration, the Judge after having its detailed examina-tion, issued summons to the managing Director of the newspaper Veniet Jain, Editor Jay Deep Bose and its Srinagar correspondent Saleem Pandit and the three officials have been ordered to pres-ent themselves before the court on June 16, 2014. Akbar said that neither have Geelani appointed any successor nor has he any such plan in future. “Teh-reek-e-Hurriyat the organization of Gee-lani has its own constitutions and modes operandi and according to this the selec-tion of Chairman in this organization is done through the secret vote of workers and activists. This organization doesn’t have any concept of successor nor does it follow the tradition of thrusting any decision upon its activists

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Srinagar, Jun 5 : The state gov-ernment is likely to lift the ban it imposed earlier on the news aired on cable channels in valley with the talks expected between the government and channel owners in the near future.According to the reports received by KNS, the government here imposed the ban on news shows that used to be aired via local ca-ble networks during the alleged Shopian rape case in 2009. After a year, a complete ban on news telecast was imposed by the state authorities with the reason that the content telecasted is threat to law and order and could disrupt the situation.The opposition Peoples’ Demo-cratic Party (PDP) while slam-ming the state authorities over imposing curbs on the channels questioned the reason behind al-lowing the channels to telecast the news in Jammu region. Sev-eral legislators of the party in the past while raising the issue of ban on local news in valley asked the government to lift the same at an earliest.

The government later swung into action and decided to review the ban. The then divisional commis-sioner Kashmir Asgar Samoon had in the year 2012 asked the district authorities to prepare a detailed report over the curbs on local news in Kashmir. Sources privy to this development stat-ed that the decision was kept in abeyance due to some other pri-orities of the state authorities and also the reluctance of some coun-cil of ministers in lifting the ban.After the recent debacle in the LS polls in the state, the coalition headed by chief minister Omar Abdullah has taken serious note of the reasons behind his party’s rout. He also asked for the sug-gestions from the masses, asking them to inform him what went wrong and where. Omar later lifted the ban on SMS facility and also scrapped the new job policy of the youth. The government lat-er also enhanced the retirement age of the state employees by two years.Sources informed KNS that the government is

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Violence against women serious HR violation

Seminar over the issue held in North KashmirSrinagar, Jun 5: In bid to create awareness among people of the val-ley a workshop on “Violence against Women” at Tekipora Lolab Kupwara. According to the reports received by KNS, a non- governmental orga-nization (NGO) namely Mukhtar Memorial organized the programme. The participants while expressing concern over the rising reports of

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Body recovered in Budgam

The global warming has put a ques-tion mark on the very existence of hu-man life as the ecological imbalance worldwide has drastically tilted to-wards those factors which are the ba-sis of increasing dangers to life, may it be human, wild, or aquatic. The cli-mate has changed in such a way that unprecedented long spells of winters and summers are experienced in ev-ery nook and corner of the universe. The flora and fauna are endangered because the forest cover has been reduced to less than one fourth and cold deserts have emerged thus mak-ing the life of living things impossible. The human greed has resulted in con-cretization of green belts.

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02 die, 09 injured in road mishaps

Srinagar, June 05: Two persons died while nine others were injured in different road acci-dents across the valley.Mohammad Amir Khan son of Mohammad Shafi resident of Nambal who was injured in a road accident at Mattan, Anant-nag on 02 June 2014, succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS Soura last evening. A case in this regard is already registered in Police station Mattan.Meanwhile, a Wagon-R bear-ing registration number JK01U/8404 and Auto load car-rier bearing registration num-ber JK13B/7961 collided near Begumbagh crossing Kakapora, in the jurisdiction of Police station Pulwama, resulting in injuries to five persons. Among the injured persons, Haroon Bihari succumbed to

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Srinagar, June 06: The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday evening recovered a body of a man in Charar-e-Shareef area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Police said the body of 30 year old Bilal Ahmad Kumar son of Mohammad Sultan resident of Kumar Mohalla , Charier-e-Sharief, who is a tailor by profession, was recovered from Nafulteng Nallah in the dis-trict. Police have initiated inquest proceedings under section 174 CrPC to ascertain the cause of death. On Tuesday, the body of a new engaged woman was recovered from Reshnad Nallah in the district. The deceased had gone missing. (GNS)

Geelani’s defamation suit against Delhi Based newspaper

Srinagar, June 5 : Health Officer Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr Rubeena Shaheen along with a team of Food Safety Officers today con-ducted surprise check of canteens of SMHS Hospital, Government Medical College, Wom-ens College and canteen of Zonal Office of J&K Bank.According to a state-ment issued to KNS, the food establishments located at Karanagar, Hari Singh High Street, Lal Chowk and Rajbagh were also inspected.

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Srinagar, June 5 : Hundreds of students enrolled for journal-ism courses in various colleges are at the receiving end of offi-cial apathy as lack of permanent faculty and ill-equipped depart-ments have left them in lurch.Ironically, journalism is taught at just two colleges in the val-ley-GDC Baramulla and Govern-ment College for Women, MA Road, Srinagar and not even a single faculty member is perma-nent.While the departments face se-vere dearth of teaching faculty, the Higher Education Depart-ment in its recently advertised posts have called applications for only six posts among which three posts are reserved under various categories.“There are nearly 25 eligible as-pirants to teach journalism at higher education level but none of them belong to the category of any sort so the problem will per-sist as most of the posts will re-main vacant,” said a contractual faculty member at one of these colleges.Lack of permanent faculty is hampering education at these colleges as contractual faculty

members have limited mandate to take major academic deci-sions.“Our teachers are well qualified in their subjects, but irony is that they are not able to take de-cisions for our benefit on their own. They have to consult pro-fessors from other departments on minor issues. How can pro-fessors from other departments understand basic requirements of journalism course,” said an-other faculty member.The students said they were completely dependent on In-Charge heads from non-jour-nalism background. “Ours is a vibrant subject. It is a cumber-some process to ask for a camera for shooting purpose outside the college as a compulsory course requirement. The non-journal-ism In-charge heads make it very difficult for us to get hold of the equipment.”Endorsing the complaints of students, teachers who are en-gaged on contractual basis in these colleges said, “Documen-tary film making can be carried out only outside college campus. But there are always hard times to make Principal and the pro-fessors from other departments- designated as coordinators to understand the

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Journalism courses in colleges suffer due to official apathy Iranian Ambassador ignored

the word ‘Kashmir’

Jammu, June 5: At a time when Coalition govern-ment is mulling to regular-ize casual and daily wagers all across state, Jammu Es-tates Department showed door to all but 36 daily wa-gers who were associated with the department from past 10 years. These Daily wagers al-leged they were suspended on the instructions of Exec-

utive Engineers Electrical and Civil Division. “We are sure the Executive Engi-neers of the Estate Depart-ment want to appoint their own relatives as they know that government is plan-ning to regularize us. It is a conspiracy and the gov-ernment should come clean on this,” a daily wager told CNS.

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No rain in near future: MET

Srinagar, Jun 5 : With the temperatures increasing in valley after the contin-uous rainfall that disrupt-ed the region for months, June 5 has been recorded as the hottest day both in Jammu as well as in Sri-nagar. The weather men Thurs-day predicted more heat in the coming days with

no prediction of rainfall in both the regions of the state.According to the reports received by KNS, Kash-mir valley witnessed rise in temperatures with peo-ple after the long spell of winter, switching on the fans and appliances to beat the heat. Reports maintained that so far the temperatures recorded on June 5 this year has been

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Estates Department showed door to 36 daily wagers

Srinagar, Jammu experience season’s hottest day

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Leopard found dead along LoC in Poonch

Srinagar, June 5: Much to the discomfort, surprise of the separatist leaders present in the seminar, the Ambassador of the Is-lamic Republic of Iran, Ghulam Raza Ansari main-tained complete silence over Kashmir issue and did not even mention the word Kashmir during his 15 minute speech in a semi-

nar in Srinagar. The seminar was orga-nized by Anjaman-i-Shari Shean to commemorate the 25 death anniversary of the founder of Islamic Repub-lic of Iran Imam Khomeni. The Iranian ambassa-dor to India talked about Egypt, Sham, Libeya and Iraq while maintained si-lence over Kashmir. “We

were expecting that at least he (Ghulam Raza Ansari) will urge upon India to resolve the long pending Kashmir issue. We didn’t want him to speak against India but at least it was our expectation he would describe Kashmir an issue, but he didn’t and it really surprised me,”

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Srinagar, June 5: Amid anti-government slogans, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) employees Thursday staged a protest at press enclave here urging the government to regu-larize their services immediately. The protestors carrying placards and banners alleged that the security guards at CM’s Gupkar residence dragged them out after they went there to meet the Chief Minister

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New Delhi, Jun 5: It was bon-homie all around as a size-able chunk of members of the newly-elected 16th Lok Sabha including Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath on Thursday.The country’s unity in diver-sity was in full glare as the House boasting of over 300 first timers - including Modi - saw a festive atmosphere with members donning tra-ditional dress and head gears and many taking oath in their mother tongue.Attired in spotless white kurta-pyjama, the Prime Minister was the first to take oath amid thumping of desks. He took oath in Hindi in the name of God and was followed by BJP veteran L K Advani.This was followed by several of his Cabinet colleagues and Congress President Sonia Gandhi taking oath.With the churning brought out by the elections throwing in contrasts, it was a changed scenario in the House with BJP for the first time coming in with a majority on its own ending the 25-year-long coali-

tion era.On the opposition side, Con-gress was the largest party with just 44 members.Several Union ministers took oath in Hindi in the name of God, with Sushma Swaraj, Uma Bharti and Harsh Vard-han taking oath in Sanskrit.Sonia Gandhi made the affir-mation in Hindi and so did Minister Ram Vilas Paswan of LJP.Several ministers preferred to take oath in their mother tongue, including D V Sad-ananda Gowda, Ananth Ku-mar and G M Siddheshwara, who took oath in Kannada. Sarbananda Sonowal took oath in Assamese and Jual Oram in Odia.A spirit of democracy was visible in the House as mem-bers and leaders who took oath were cheered by even their political detractors.Many members, including leaders from rival sides, were seen greeting each other after taking oath or making the af-firmation.With the election of the Speaker scheduled

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Members take oath in LS amid bonhomie

Govt. considering revocation of ban on cable

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New Delhi, Jun 5: BJP leader Sumitra Mahajan will be the Speaker of the 16th Lok Sabha with senior leaders from all parties, including Prime Minister Nar-endra Modi, moving motions on Thurs-day proposing her name for the high office. Mahajan's was the only name that was

proposed as the time for filing nomination for the post came to a close at noon today. The for-mal election will take place on Friday.O p p o s i t i o n leaders, includ-

ing the Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, M Thambidurai (AIADMK), Sudip Bandopadhyay (Trin-amool Congress), B Mahtab (BJD), Mu-layam Singh Yadav (SP), H D Deve Gow-da (JDS), Supriya

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Hurriyat to open cards soon

Srinagar, Jun 5 : Reacting sharply to the reports that the Government of India is plan-ning to make major announce-ments for West Pak, PAK, Chhamb refugees presently staying in Jammu, the Huri-yat Conference (G) led by Syed Ali Geelani Thursday stated that the amalgam will come up with its stand on the issue and ‘will oppose any settlement pro-grammes vehemently’.The Huriyat (G) stated that the “attempt to change the demog-raphy” will be strongly opposed and that the conglomerate will come up with its detailed stand vis-à-vis this issue in the near future. “We are keenly moni-toring the situation and also the reports that are coming up over providing permanent set-tlement to the Pak refugees in Jammu region,” said Huriyat (G) chief spokesman Ayaz Ak-bar.He further told KNS that the amalgam is preparing a ground report and the same shall be presented before the people of Kashmir in a near future. “This is for sure that we will not allow anyone to fiddle with the demography of Jammu and

Kashmir,” remarked Akbar. He added that this time, the amal-gam will not be limited to the issuance of the statement over the issue but people will be com-pletely informed about the state that Syed Ali Geelani shall take to confront the crises.Pertinently, the reports in the recent past came to fore that Government of India (GOI) has asked its Intelligence agencies to conduct detailed survey of all the refugees including their numbers, families, localities inhabited by them and their de-mands for which they had been ‘struggling for years together but never got any justice from the successive Governments ex-cept for the assurances.Huriyat (G) in the January last year had stated that New Delhi through its “stooges” in Jammu and Kashmir was finding ways and means to “damage the State Constitution.” “Such efforts are on since 1947 and now issuing permanent resident certificates to West Pakistan refugees is an-other such move,” the spokes-man had said in a statement is-sued on January 10, 2013. He had further maintained that New Delhi was deliberately taking “these steps to justify its control in J&K.” “The West Pakistan refugees were never residents of J&K and there is no legal or constitutional obligation to pro-vide them with PRCs.” (KNS)

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Sule (NCP), Mohammed Salip (CPI-M) and Jitendra Reddy (TRS) are among the 19-proposers for Maha-jan's name. 72-year-old Mahajan is an eight-term Lok Sabha mem-ber from Indore and has worked for long in the panel of Chairperson of the House. Besides the Prime Minister, other BJP leaders who have given motions proposing her name include Ra-jnath Singh and Sushma Swaraj. The motion given by the Prime Minister is seconded by BJP veteran L K Advani while that of Rajnath is by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Santosh Gangwar. Swaraj's motion has been seconded by BJP leader Gi-riraj Singh. The other proposers in the ruling NDA include Ram Vilas Paswan (LJP), Anant Geete (Shiv Sena), Thota Narsimham (TDP) and Harsimrat Kaur Badal (SAD).Mahajan, lovingly called 'Tai', is known for her ami-cable nature and has her friends and admirers in all parties. The name of AIADMK member M Thambidurai is do-ing the rounds for the post of Deputy Speaker since the party supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha had a lengthy meeeting with the Prime Minister two days back.The AIADMK recently made Thambidurai its Parlia-mentary party leader, a post he had held in the last Lok Sabha as well. Thambidurai represents Karur Lok Sabha constitu-ency and has been a Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha some time back. Thambidurai was Deputy Speaker between 1985 and 1989. With the BJP-led NDA not having majority in the Ra-jya Sabha, it wants support from other parties and for this purpose, AIADMK, which has ten members in the Upper House, is apparently being wooed. However, there has been no formal word either from the BJP or AIADMK on the issue. In the 245-member Rajya Sabha, the BJP has just 42 members and its ally Shiv Sena-3, Shirmomani Akali Dal-3 and TDP-6. RPI-A is having one member.

and workers. The selection of the Chairman in Teh-reek-e-Hurriyat is done after every three years by the secret votes of activists and members and no one pres-ent himself as a Chairman candidate at that occasion and the activists and members are free to select any person within the organization for the post of Chair-man, who in-front of them is the most God fearing, God conscious and intellectual personality,” Akbar clarified. (KNS)

considering to review the ban on news telecast by the regional channels here and an expected meet between the channel owners and the state authorities is sched-uled in the near future.KNS has also learnt that there are some senior voic-es within the state Congress and NC who advocate that the channels be used to cover the poll campaigns and also the achievements of the government during the last six years in office. “We believe that the ban must be lifted. If now, the same is going to benefit us during the poll campaign as the people could be well informed about the steps taken by the government for the greater common good. ” (KNS)

During inspection all the stale and rotten food articles were destroyed on spot and food business operators were directed to strictly adhere to the food safety norms under FSSA 2006.Improvement notices as required under law were is-sued to those business operators found violating the norms. On a specific complaint the team also visited a bakery unit at Zaldagar. The unit was found vio-lating the food safety norms for which Dr Rubeena directed the concerned food safety officers to initiate action against the offenders as per law. (KNS)

genuine demand of students. Other than administra-tive work of the mass communication department, contractual lecturers should have the final word as far as academics is concerned.The students also decry lack of equipments and neg-ligence met to journalism departments at both the colleges. Meanwhile members at Kashmir Media Scholars Society (KMSS) in a statement issued here have urged chief minister Omar Abdullah to form a high level administrative committee to actually see the lacunas which hinder in the absorption of mass communication graduates in colleges and other state run departments.“We appeal CM and his cabinet colleagues to actually take a note of the lacunas which have become a road-block in opening up of various avenues for the mass communication graduates across Jammu Kashmir,” a senior member at KMSS said. “Our young lot is qualified enough to handle State Information department and other departments, their publicity wings. Unfortunately nothing is being done in this regard,” he said, adding “We have a record of people who have didn’t even poses a basic qualifica-tion and they have been appointed as communication heads, same is the case with our Colleges. There is a lot that government can do in this regard. So it needs a complete revamp and we expect CM will do it on pri-ority.”Minister for Higher Education, Muhammad Akbar Lone said government has taken various initiatives in this regard and they will be reviewing it again.“I have taken various initiatives which I think ben-efits journalism studies across J&K,” he said. “The aspirants and candidates should meet me and pres-ent me their demands in detail; we will examine it on priority,” he said. Asked why government was shying away from launching media course in all the colleges across the state, he said: “It will be done in a gradual manner. It’s not a simple job to do.” (KNS)

one of the leaders of a religious organization present in the seminar told CNS. Expressing same views, another separatist lead-er said that he was surprised that the ambassador did not bother to mention the word Kashmir in his speech. “He may have instructions from the top. We can understand his compulsions,” he said. The Iranian ambassador in the speech, which he de-livered in Persian said that the only purpose of laying the gas line between India, Pakistan and Iran was to create better understanding and friendship amoung these countries. He said that a conspiracy is hatched to create division and confusion between Muslims all across globe and no Muslim can tolerate whatever is happening is Egypt, Sham, Libeya and Iraq on the be-hest of Western powers. Ansari further said that Imam Khomeni led the Is-lamic revolution in Iran because he had faith in Allah and trusted his people. “Western powers are taking Is-lam as the biggest threat and they are leaving no stone unturned to create a division amoung Muslims,” he said. The seminar was attended by Mirwaiz Molvi Mu-hammad Umar Farooq, Agha Syed Hasan, Advocate Zahid Ali, Masroor Abbas Ansari, Khurshid Ahmed Qanongo, Muhammad Musadiq Adil, Ghulam Nabi Zaki, Bashir Ahmed Tota, Nisar Hasan Alamgir, Yas-meen Raja, Maulana Noor Muhammad Trali and oth-ers. (CNS)

Omar Abdullah. The protestors raised an-ti-National Conference slogans and alleged that the Coalition government took no mea-sures to assuage their problems. “We were appointed in 2005 as para-medical staff of by the mission, but we are still work-ing as non-permanent workers” one of the protestor told CNS. The protestors were demanding similar salaries as the workers of the NRHM in other Indian states are drawing. They said that they don’t receive salaries according to the guide-lines of NRHM which are same throughout India. (CNS)

Same views were expressed by some daily wagers working in different departments like PHE, Floriculture, Agriculture and Horticulture. An official from Estate Department said that there are clear cut instructions from the government to disband all the casual labours and daily wagers. However, Director Estates Shiekh Fayaz told CNS that the department has not shown door to any daily wager. “In fact we have sent their file and report to the government which is considering to regular-ize them,” he said. (CNS)

hottest in state’s summer as well as in the win-ter capital. Around 44 degrees of temperature was recorded in Jammu city, making it highest in the entire season so far.In Srinagar, also around 30 degrees Celsius temperature was recorded. The reports in-formed that Thursday was the hottest day of the season so far.In North Kashmir’s Kupwara area, 29.2 de-grees Celsius was recorded as the day’s tem-perature. Pahalgham witnessed 26.2 degrees Celsius while as Kokernag and Qazigund had 29 and 28 degrees Celsius respectively. (KNS)

his injuries while on way the hospital. Police has registered a case in this regard.In other accident, a Tipper bearing regis-tration number JK09/5069 hit a motorcycle bearing registration number JK05C/2547 at Brartpora, Handwara, resulting in injuries to the motorcyclist and Pillion. Both the in-jured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Handwara police has registered a case in this regard.In another accident, a Maruti Car bearing registration number JK02J-9701 turned tur-tle at Gulab Bagh, in the jurisdiction of po-lice station Qazigund, resulting in injuries to 03 persons. All the injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Qazigund police has registered a case in this regard.

‘Coalition govt muzzled the voice of youth’: Bhim Singh

New Delhi, June 5: National Pan-thers Party patron and senior Su-preme Court advocate Professor Bhim Singh Thursday it was the youth in Kashmir which paved the way for the complete defeat of Na-tional Conference in Parliament elections. He said nowhere on the planet, the voice of youth is muz-zled by any elected government as National Conference did it from past six years. “During my interaction with nu-merous Kashmiri youth, it dawned

upon me how the Omar Abdul-lah led government has harassed them. The present Coalition gov-ernment in the State was out and out anti-youth. It did not hesitate in slapping draconian public safety act on minors. Youth lost the hope in this government as a result it was routed in the State of Jammu and Kashmir,” Singh told Srinagar based news gathering agency CNS adding that it disappointed youth on every front. Bhim Singh alleged that Na-tional Conference did nothing for those Kashmiri youth who are languishing in different jails in India. “There are Kashmiri youth lodged in different states of India. They are desperate to get shifted to Srinagar but the State Govern-ment never pleaded their cause.

I am fighting for them and what I observed so far is that majority of them have been implicated in false cases,” Singh said. Singh claimed that all the post Parliament poll decisions taken by the State Government will prove counter-productive for both Na-tional Conference and Congress party. “By appeasing government employees this government has played with sentiments and future of the youth which account major portion of the state population. These decisions are driven by my-opic motives with an eye on the upcoming Assembly polls,” Singh said adding that it will be unfortu-nate if people of the State will re-pose their trust again in this ‘cor-rupt and anti-people’ government. (CNS)

Post poll decisions driven by myopic motives with an eye on Assembly polls

Leopard found dead along

LoC in Poonch Poonch, June 05: A Leopard was found dead in forest area, near the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Sources said some villagers saw body of full grown Leopard lying in the bushes in Pattri forest area of Mendhar in the district and informed forest and police offi-cials. The officials rushed to the spot and shift-ed the body of the leopard to Mendhar where postmortem of Leopard was conduct-ed by the Veterinary doctors in presence of Tehsildar. The body of Leopard was buried later. The Wild Life Department has taken cognizance of the matter.(GNS)

Violence against women serious

HR violationSeminar over the issue held

in North KashmirSrinagar, Jun 5 (KNS): In bid to create aware-ness among people of the valley a workshop on “Vi-olence against Women” at Tekipora Lolab Kupwara. According to the reports received by KNS, a non- governmental organi-zation (NGO) namely Mukhtar Memorial organized the programme. The participants while expressing concern over the rising reports of violence against women in the state remarked one in every three women suffers from abuse and violence in her lifetime. Violence against women is appalling human rights violationReports maintained that the program organized in one of the private institution of the area and that around 200 students, 12 staff members of the school and village heads participated in the event. The efforts of the organizers were highly appreciated by the par-ticipants. (KNS)

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JKSPDC, Bemina, SrinagarTender Notice No: 02 of 2014

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fixed with Rs. 5.00 revenue stamp along with CDR valuing Rs.4000/= pledged to Geologist Geological Division Srinagar JKSPDC from the authorized dealers for the supply of following items as per the specifications given below. The tenders should reach to this office by or before 14.06.2014 during office hours up to 2 PM. The Tenders shall be opened by the undersigned on the same day or any other working day con-venient to the tender Opening Authority in presence of the tenderers who wish to present.

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Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR | FRIDAY 06. 06 .2014

Four more persons sus-pected of having links with a Hindu outfit have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 28-year-old Pune IT professional, the police said.With the fresh arrests made late last night, a total of 17 people have been arrested in the case involving the murder of Shaikh Mohasin Sadiq in Bankar Colony in Hadapsar area of the city on Monday night.

The arrested are said to be linked to Hindu Rashtra Sena, a right wing organ-isation.Thirteen persons, earlier arrested by police in this connection, have been booked for murder, attempt to murder and rioting.

Shaikh, a resident of sub-urban Hadapsar, was alleg-edly beaten to death with hockey sticks on Monday

night, when he was return-ing to his home at Bankar colony.The trigger for the attack was apparently up-loading of derogatory pic-tures of warrior king Shivaji and late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Facebook, which led to a protest, po-lice said.While the situation in the area has remained peaceful since Tuesday with heavy deployment of secu-rity force, Pune police com-missioner Satish Mathur said stringent provisions of Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities Act (MPDA) would be invoked to book the miscreants sus-pected of involvement in inciting violence.

Scores of buses were damaged during the bandh called by right wing ele-ments to protest the objec-tionable FB post.

Meanwhile, HRS chief Dhananjay Desai, who was arrested in connection with distribution of inflamma-tory literature on Tuesday, has denied any involve-ment of his organisation in the violent incidents.Desai, who was later released on bail, was again arrested on Wednesday in connec-tion with a similar case (circulation of provoca-tive pamphlets) by police in suburban Loni Kalbhor.The police issued an appeal asking people not to believe or spread rumours and said Mohasin Shaikh, who stayed at Hadapsar since 2006, was not involved with any organisation. They have also registered a case against unknown persons under the IT Act in connec-tion with the uploading of the derogatory pictures.

Pune techie’s murder: 4 more Hindu Rashtra Sena men held

NEW DELHI: Union wa-ter resources minister Uma Bharti said on Thursday that there would be a de-bate in the Lok Sabha on rising crimes against wom-en and the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

“Uttar Pradesh has become a state which is known for growing crimes against women. All the po-litical parties now have to talk and debate on this is-sue and as soon as the Par-liament session starts there will be a debate about the rising crimes against wom-en and law and order situ-ation in the state,” Bharti told reporters outside Par-liament.

UP rapes: After Akh-ilesh, Mulayam, Ramgo-pal target media Attack-ing Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh

Yadav and UP chief min-ister Akhilesh Yadav, she added: “It is true that crime and misbehaviour against women happens all over the country, but difference is that in UP the leaders give pro-rapist remarks and shield peo-ple who commit crimes against women.”

The reaction came against the backdrop of the Badaun gang rapes along with other rape cases that were reported from the state recently. In UP, lead-ers shield those who com-mit crimes against women: Uma BhartiNow, 25-yr-old woman gang-raped in Ra-hul’s AmethiBid to rape Aligarh judge at high-se-curity bungalowBadaun gang-rape: You do your job, I’ll do mine, Mulayam tells media.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet col-leagues on Thursday took oath as members of the newly-elected 16th Lok Sabha.

Senior Congress leader Ka-mal Nath, who on Wednesday was sworn in by President Pranab Mukherjee as the pro tem Speaker, administered the oath to Prime Minister Modi, who was attired in spotless white churidar-kurta and matching jacket.

Senior BJP leader L.K. Ad-vani and Congress president Sonia Gandhi took oath next. The three leaders took oath in Hindi.

They were followed by Arjun Charan Sethi of the Biju Janata Dal, P A Sangma of the National People’s Party and Biren Singh Engti of the Congress.After them, most of the members of the council of ministers of the National Democratic Alliance government took their oath as MPs

of the new Lok Sabha.READ ALSO: 20 interesting tidbits

about first sitting of 16th Lok SabhaExternal affairs minister Sushma

Swaraj took her oath in impeccable Sanskrit. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader was followed by her party colleague and minister for wa-

ter resources and Ganga rejuvena-tion Uma Bharti, who too took her oath in Sanskrit as did union health minister Harsh Vardhan.

Union ministers from Karnataka, including railway minister Sadan-anda Gowda, minister of chemicals and fertilisers Ananth Kumar, and

minister of state for civil aviation G.M. Siddeshwara, took their oath in Kannada.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal of the Shi-romani Akali Dal, who is minister for food processing industries, took oath in Punjabi.

Jual Oram, tribal affairs minister, took oath in Odia, while min-ister of state for tribal affairs Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Va-sava took oath in Gujarati.

Sarbananda Sonowal, minister of state for skill de-velopment, youth affairs and sports (independent charge), took oath in Assamese.

Other ministers took oath in Hindi while women and

child development minister Maneka Gandhi took oath in English.

The 16th Lok Sabha has 315 first-time lawmakers, the highest in 30 years for any house that has 543 elected and two nominated mem-bers, according to data compiled by PRS Legislative.

In UP, leaders shield those who commit crimes against

women: Uma Bharti

Modi, Advani, Sonia among first to take oath as MPs of 16th Lok Sabha

Says Pandits inte-gral part of culture, ethos of Kashmir and KashmiriyatSRINAGAR, JUNE 05- Minister

for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir, today, along with senior of-ficials of the administration and Senior Congress leader Mr. Makhan Lal Fatedar visited Khir Bhawani and took stock of the arrangements being made for smooth conduct of ensuing Mela.

The Minister went around the shrine complex and directed the officers to ensure that devotees do not face any sort of inconvenience.

The temple complex has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 16 crore, having 64 one-room sets, one prayer hall, 2 langars and 2 dining-halls, besides 64 bathrooms. The complex is also fitted with sewer-

age treatment plant and a 40-KW generator set.

The Minister stressed upon the officers to work with mission-

ary spirit and proper coordination so that all possible facilities are made available to the devotees dur-ing Mela days at the Ashthapan. He directed the concerned authorities to ensure cleanliness in and around of the Bhawan besides making all toilets temporarily functional.

Tourism Minister, while in-teracting with yatris, assured them that government has taken all nec-essary initiatives for upgradation

of various facilities for the visiting devotees at the various pilgrimage sites of the state. He said reforma-tive initiatives are under way to upgrade the boarding and lodging facilities at pilgrimage sites for the convenience of the devotees.

Mir said that the Kheer

Bhawani Mela has over the years become a source of reunion for Kashmiri Pandits following their mass migration from the Valley in

the wake of eruption of militancy in early 1990. He said it also serves as a reminder of communal harmony between Muslims and Kashmiri Hindus as the former makes almost all the arrangements for the latter’s stay at the place of worship..

He said people of Kash-

mir believe in secular ethos and mutual brotherhood, which has been the cornerstone of the world-renowned Kashmiryat. “Time is

not far off, when both M u s l i m s and Pan-dits would be living to ge t h e r in the Val-ley as they used to live earlier for centu-ries”, he said.

Tourism Minister said the remark-able increase registered in the number of Kashmiri Pandits visit-ing Khir Bhawani during last few years is an encouraging phenome-non. “Government would continue to work to improve the facilities for the devotees visiting Khir Bhawani.

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Office of the Executive Engineer, R&B Division SoporeGist of Tender Notice No 5 of 2014-15

Issued vide endorsement No: 1055-75 dated 03.06.2014For and on the behalf of Governor of Jammu and Kashmir State, the Executive Engineer, R&B Division Sopore should reach in this office on or before 13.06.2014 up to 2PM. The tender document of the work/ works covering with terms and conditions of the contract can be had from the office of the Executive Engineer, R&B Division Sopore after production of valid enlistment card by the contractor on any working day during office hours up to 11.06.2014 on cash payment. In case the teneror is unavailable to purchase the tender document for the work/ works he should quote his rates in the tender form which should enclosed with a crossed postal order equivalent to the cost of tender document provide such forms have been issued during 2014-15 Moreover the postal order shall be produced within 2 years from its issuance from post office. These will be opened on the same day or any other subsequent date convenient to the Executive Engineer, in presence of the contractors who may like to be present there. In case the last date of receipt of tenders happens to be a holiday/ Hartal/ Curfew the same shall be received on next working dayThe payment for the work shall be made as and when funds for the same are available.One time used CDR shall not be accepted. The terms and conditions can be seen in the tender notice available in the Divisional Office.

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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.

Mir visits Khir Bhawani, takes stock of Mela arrangements

SRINAGAR, JUNE 5: The Council of Ministers has fe-licitated people particularly Kashmiri Pundits on the auspicious occasion of Khir Bhawani Mela and hoped this will usher the State into an era of peace, progress and prosperity.Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, Minister for Finance & Ladakh Affairs, Mr. A. R. Rather, Minister for Pub-lic Enterprises, Haj, Auqaf and Floriculture, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Min-ister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar, Min-ister for Forest, Environ-ment and Ecology, Mian Altaf Ahmad, Minister for Health & Medical Educa-tion, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din, Minister for Urban Devel-opment and Urban Local

Bodies, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Minister for PHE, Irri-gation & Flood Control, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma, Minister for Agriculture Production, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister for Social Welfare, ARI & Trainings and Public Grievances, Ms. Sakina Itoo, Minister for Housing, Horti-culture, Culture, Youth Ser-vices & Sports, Mr. Raman Bhalla, Minister for Higher Education, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone, Minister for Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution and Trans-port, Choudhary Moham-mad Ramzan, Minister for Planning & Development, Labour & Employment, Mr. Ajay Sadhotra, Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ah-mad Mir, Minister for R&B and Mechanical Engineer-ing, Mr. Abdul Majid Wani.

Ministers greet people on Khir Bhawani Mela

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Friday 06 June 2014

Disclaimer : The contents and comments appearing in any article published in this paper are purely the personal opinion of the writer

Save Mother Earth Save Environment,

Save Life

The global warming has put a question mark on the very existence of human life as the ecological imbalance

worldwide has drastically tilt-ed towards those factors which are the basis of increasing dan-gers to life, may it be human, wild, or aquatic. The climate has changed in such a way that unprecedented long spells of winters and summers are expe-rienced in every nook and cor-ner of the universe. The flora and fauna are endangered be-cause the forest cover has been reduced to less than one fourth and cold deserts have emerged thus making the life of living things impossible. The hu-man greed has resulted in con-cretization of green belts. The colony after colony has come into existence due to increase in the population. It is a pity that we are celebrating Forest Preservation Day, Ecological day, Earth day, Environment Day and all sorts of days but without doing anything which would help in preservation of our environment and save all kinds of life from extinction. Seminars, symposium, ral-lies, can help in creating some kind of awareness but it is the human greed, designs, expan-sionist instincts which have to be curbed so that we may not face the worst condition than what we are facing today. For this purpose, it is a person or a society itself which can incul-cate this kind of spirit and re-solve to do everything which helps in the preservation of nature. No external force, mo-tivation or persuasion can help better than what an indi-vidual or group of individuals can do. We are not responsible for ourselves only but the re-sponsibility of future genera-tion lies on our shoulders. We have to commit ourselves in a way that the future generation will be proud of us and they may not feel let down from what we did with the environ-ment. It is individual as well as collective responsibility of different societies to become pro-active and without wast-ing time to go all out for in preservation of our environ-ment. At least if not more, we can plant more trees, devel-op green belts, save our wa-ter-bodies from pollution and avoid polluting air which is be-coming poisonous for us with every passing day.

Environment Protection under Constitutional Framework of India

he constitution of India is not an inert but a liv-ing document which evolves and grows with time. The specific provisions on environment protection in the constitution are also result of this evolving nature and growth potential of the fundamental law of the land. The preamble to our constitution ensures socialist pattern of the so-ciety and dignity of the individual. Decent stan-dard of living and pollution free environment is inherent in this. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 defines environment as “environment includes water, air and land and the interrela-tionship which exists among and between air, water and land and human beings, other living creatures, plants, micro-organism and proper-ty”. The chapter on fundamental duties of the Indian Constitution clearly imposes duty on ev-ery citizen to protect environment. Article 51-A (g), says that “It shall be duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural envi-ronment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life and to have compassion for living creatures.” The Directive principles under the Indian constitution directed towards ideals of building welfare state. Healthy environment is also one of the elements of welfare state. Article 47 pro-vides that the State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties. The improvement of public health also includes the protection and im-provement of environment without which public health cannot be assured. Article 48 deals with organization of agriculture and animal husband-ry. It directs the State to take steps to organize agriculture and animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines. In particular, it should take steps for preserving and improving the breeds and prohibiting the slaughter of cows and calves and other milch and draught cattle. Article 48 -A of the constitution says that “the state shall en-deavor to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wild life of the country”. The Constitution of India under part III guarantees fundamental rights which are essen-tial for the development of every individual and

to which a person is inherently entitled by virtue of being human alone. Right to environment is also a right without which development of indi-vidual and realisation of his or her full potential shall not be possible. Articles 21, 14 and 19 of this part have been used for environmental protec-tion. According to Article 21 of the constitu-tion, “no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law”. Article 21 has received liber-al interpretation from time to time after the deci-sion of the Supreme Court in Maneka Gandhi vs. Union of India, (AIR 1978 SC 597). Article 21 guar-antees fundamental right to life. Right to envi-ronment, free of danger of disease and infection is inherent in it. Right to healthy environment is important attribute of right to live with human dignity. The right to live in a healthy environ-ment as part of Article 21 of the Constitution was first recognized in the case of Rural Liti-gation and Entitlement Kendra vs. State, AIR 1988 SC 2187 (Popularly known as Dehradun Quarrying Case). It is the first case of this kind in India, involving issues relating to environ-ment and ecological balance in which Supreme Court directed to stop the excavation (illegal mining) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. In M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, AIR 1987 SC 1086 the Supreme Court treated the right to live in pollution free environment as a part of fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. Excessive noise creates pollution in the society. The constitution of India under Article 19 (1) (a) read with Article 21 of the constitution guarantees right to decent environment and right to live peacefully. In PA Jacob vs. The Su-perintendent of Police Kottayam, AIR 1993 Ker 1, the Kerala High Court held that freedom of speech under article 19 (1)(a) does not include freedom to use loud speakers or sound amplifi-ers. Thus, noise pollution caused by the loud speakers can be controlled under article 19 (1) (a) of the constitution. Article 19 (1) (g) of the Indian constitution confers fundamental right on every citizen to practice any profession or to carry on any oc-

cupation, trade or business. This is subject to reasonable restrictions. A citizen cannot carry on business activity, if it is health hazards to the society or general public. Thus safeguards for environment protection are inherent in this. The Supreme Court, while deciding the matter relating to carrying on trade of liquor in Cooverjee B. Bharucha Vs Excise commis-sioner, Ajmer (1954, SC 220) observed that, if there is clash between environmental protec-tion and right to freedom of trade and occupa-tion, the courts have to balance environmental interests with the fundamental rights to carry on any occupations. Public Interest Litigation under Ar-ticle 32 and 226 of the constitution of India re-sulted in a wave of environmental litigation. The leading environmental cases decided by the Supreme Court includes case of closure of limestone quarries in the Dehradun region (Dehradun Quarrying case, AIR 1985 SC 652), the installation of safeguard at a chlorine plant in Delhi (M.C. Mehta V. Union of India, AIR 1988 SC 1037) etc. In Vellore Citizens Welfare Forum vs. Union of India (1996) 5 SCC 647, the Court observed that “the Precautionary Prin-ciple” and “the Polluter Pays Principle” are es-sential features of “Sustainable Development.” At local and village level also, Panchayats have been empowered under the constitution to take measures such as soil conservation, wa-ter management, forestry and protection of the environment and promotion of ecological aspect. Environment protection is part of our cultural values and traditions. In Atharvaveda, it has been said that “Man’s paradise is on earth; this living world is the beloved place of all; It has the blessings of nature’s bounties; live in a lovely spirit”. Earth is our paradise and it is our duty to protect our paradise. The constitution of India embodies the framework of protection and pres-ervation of nature without which life cannot be enjoyed. The knowledge of constitutional provi-sions regarding environment protection is need of the day to bring greater public participation, environmental awareness, environmental edu-cation and sensitize the people to preserve ecol-ogy and environment.

Making one person smile can change the world – maybe not the whole world, but

his world.

Qoute of the day

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ater water everywhere, not a drop to drink, was the starting line of the chap-ter "Water" in the science book, during my schooling. Our life has changed a lot, and we find technological advance-ments in every sphere of life. We have electronic gadgets everywhere around, which need electricity. When electric-ity is not available, they become use-less but still we are able to live without them. But no one can even think of liv-ing without water for a day.At present the biggest need for the sur-vival of life on the planet is to conserve water. Around the globe World Water Day is being observed on 22nd March since 1993. This day is primarily devot-ed to implement United Nations recom-mendations on clean drinking water, sustain safe drinking water facilities, conservation of water, sustaining fresh water bodies and to promote concrete activities within the countries regard-ing the world's fresh water resources. International World Water Day tries to remind people about the significance of fresh water and to promote sustainabil-ity for fresh water resources. Organi-zations all around the world use World Water day to promote awareness about clean water and sustainable aquatic habitats. Also as a day to focus public attention on the critical water issues of the present era.Moving towards Indian scenario, the country receives abundant amount of rain, but factors like increase in popu-lation, is among the main reasons of wa-ter scarcity to the country. Due to pop-ulation increase, natural resources are consumed more. A large number of wa-ter bodies local ponds, lakes, rivers and reservoirs get polluted and depleted. At

present a considerable amount of water of the country's population lack access to safe drinking water. Also, Indian ag-riculture is rain fed. The goals and suc-cess of agriculture in India are based on availability of water, mostly rain water. Good amount of rain means a good crop harvest. Preserving rain water is must and ensuring that almost no toxic mate-rial present should get mixed with rain water, which can eventually pollute it as well as the water body in which it eventually flows.In the light of the above, it is a general understanding that, there is a need of water conservation in the country and the major issues with regard to water usage in India can be summed up as under:-1. To ensure safe drinking water to ru-ral and urban house holds2. To sustain safe drinking water facil-ities.3. The restoration/ clean water bodies both in villages and cities.4. Water conservation. Every year, The World Water Day em-phasizes on a different aspect of fresh-water. This year the theme of the World Water Day is Water and Energy. As wa-ter and energy are related to each other and both are necessary for the survival of our planet. To generate energy par-ticularly hydro electric and thermal power we need water resources.In order to keep the water and energy relationship alive, an emphasis needs to be placed on increasing the water conservation and to preserve the natu-ral water bodies for energy production today as well as in future. There is also a need to increase the efficiency of wa-ter with regard to energy production.

To produce energy water is required and to provide water you need energy. Due to this inter-connection between water and energy, deficiency of any of the two creates problem for the other. If water resources, meant for the produc-tion of electricity get depleted, it will certainly cause a decrease in electricity generation. At present there is a tre-mendous need for appliances which are energy efficient, if appliances are able to save electric energy, it in turn means they are saving water.Many of us may think as to what an individual can do to conserve water, and this thinking of many of us leads to wastage of water daily. In today's world we are in a rat race to construct big house with lavish bathrooms, but we forget to think that without water they are useless. We go on using water more than what is required to us. We as individuals can at least use water in a proper manner in our homes and places of work.Many a times, water taps on road sides, are seen running and water is wasted, we pass without bothering to close it. We should think on these is-sues and try to conserve water in what-ever way it is possible for us in our daily life. Use of electricity should also be limited to our need and not want; electric appliances should be used only when needed.One bulb will give us enough light, so what is the need to switch on multiple lights. We should make sure to mini-mize switching on lights and other elec-tric appliances unnecessarily any time. With this we shall not only be able to conserve electricity but in turn we will also conserve water.

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