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Srinagar, Aug 22 (KNS): The Bhara-tiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to announce its Chief Ministerial can-didate for the forthcoming Assem-bly elections in Jammu and Kash-mir, KNS has learnt.Sources said that the BJP's par-liamentary board, made up some names in which Dr Nirmal Singh, National Executive Member and former President, State Unit of Jam-mu and Kashmir is the front runner in this race.Sources said that top brass of BJP leaders, including Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, LK Advani and Sushma Swaraj among others, are expected to meet in next week and will announce the Chief Ministerial candidate of the party for the Jam-mu and Kashmir.Basically from Doda region Dr Nir-mal Singh, has lost a close battle against Lal Singh of Congress from Udhampur- Doda Parliamentary seat in 2009, Madan Lal Sharma from Jammu-Poonch in 2004 and against Raman Bhalla from Gandhi Nagar Assembly seat in 2010, was expected to be repeated again from Udhampur Doda constituency in the recent Lok Sabha elections. But he was upset when BJP preferred Dr Jitendra Singh over him who defeated congress senior leader Gu-lam Nabi Azad with a huge margin.Party sources told Kashmir News Service that BJP top leadership in the next few days will also set the roadmap for the forth coming

Assembly elections in the Jammu and Kashmir. “A decision on con-test from all the seats is likely to be taken by the BJP high command,” sources said and added that the high command will also consider organizational matters and prevail-ing political situation in the State. Sources said that the BJP’s high command will devise the strategy for the coming Assembly elections in the State and will reiterate its resolve to concentrate on winning 44+ seats. “The Party is eyeing to win 44+ seats in the State and it will concentrate to win all 25 Assembly seats in Jammu region on which the Party had maintained a lead in recently held Lok Sabha elections,” sources said.Besides, it will try to win four seats in Ladakh region, sources said. “The BJP will also try to reach out various groups in Kashmir Valley and field prospective candidates to win as many seats from

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Dreaming victory in J&KBJP likely to announce CM candidate for the first time

Srinagar, Aug 22: The rul-ing BJP is all set to accom-modate the disgruntled leaders of NC, PDP and Congress as its president is arriving in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.Party sources have told KNS that the BJP will ac-commodate some senior political voices from the state’s mainstream par-ties who are disgruntled against their respective party affairs. Reports main-tained that the BJP has set an eye on Kashmir with its prime target to open doors for some senior political leaders who are about to part ways from their polit-ical parties on the grounds of non-issuance of the tick-ets for the upcoming state elections.Sources said that the party on the arrival of its Pres-ident Amit Shah will also concentrate over the maxi-mum enrollment of pandit youths in the party

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BJP plans to rope up

disgruntled NC PDP Congress leaders

DGP reviews security situation

Srinagar, Aug 22: State Police Chief Friday reviewed the law and order, security scenario of South Kashmir at a meeting of police officers held at District Police Lines Pulwama. The meeting was attended by IGP, Kashmir Zone, A. G. Mir and DIG, South Kash-mir Range, Vijay Kumar.Addressing the meeting, Rajendra stressed upon the officers of South Kashmir Range, to ensure regular co-ordination at every level and keep the law and order maintained in their ju-risdictions. He sought reports from the officers regarding situation in different areas of policing including law and or-der, security, crime and anti-militancy operations. The meeting was apprised about the overall situation in the range. Achievements on different fronts in-cluding the anti-militancy front were also discussed in the meeting. Rajendra, while expressing his satis-faction over the security scenario and successes in anti-militancy operations, said that coordination among different security agencies and wholehearted support of the people has enabled JKP to meet the challenges firmly. He said that our efforts should continue to curb the anti-social elements with the coop-eration of people and for this purpose our attitude should be people friend-ly. Security of the people is our prime concern and it should be ensured that while dealing the situations, common man is not put to any inconvenience, Mr. Rajendra added. He also appreci-ated the range police for conduct of peaceful Amar Nath Yatra. Discussing the crime scenario in the range, the DGP asked the officers to

adopt the latest methods of investiga-tion like crime mapping, which could lead to identification of criminals in a better way. He stressed for informa-tion sharing among different agencies and districts to curb the inter-district activities of criminals and anti-social elements, saying that a strategy should be drawn and implemented in a time bound manner to get better results.Earlier IGP (Kashmir Zone), A. G. Mir, gave a detailed briefing to the DGP about the overall situation in the South Kashmir Districts. He said that joint efforts with other agencies have been made to curb the activities of criminals and anti-social elements in the range. The efforts have been yielding good results which are evident from the successful operations against such ele-ments, he said.Later the DGP addressing a police durbar urged the jawans and officers to make public service their motto. He said that JKP has demonstrated great valour and courage while restoring peace and order in the State. We have to ensure rule of law at every cost and strengthen the image of the Organiza-tion among the masses. Transparen-cy in our working and better attitude with the public would bring positive change in public perception, the DGP added.During the durbar, Rajendra heard the reports of the jawans patiently and issued on-spot instructions for redres-sal of their genuine grievances. He also asked the senior police officers present in the durbar to maintain close rap-port with their ranks and redress their problems within their competence. The meeting was also attended by SSsP, Sheikh Junaid Mahmood, Mum-taz Ahmed, Tajender Singh, Showkat Hussain Shah and Abdul Waheed Shah and other police officers. (CNS)

Taking serious note of recent militants attack in south Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 22: A Sri-nagar Municipal Corpo-ration official who was caught red-handed on Thursday accepting bribe from a person to facilitate illegal constructions in Bagiyas area of Srinagar city has confessed that he in league with other two officials received lakhs of rupees as bribe from the Bagiyas person for allow-ing him to carry on the con-struction work. Pertinently, police in presence of Tehsildar Kh-anyar arrested SMC En-forcement officer manag-ing ward number 25 and 26 in North Srinagar city near Karan Nagar while accept-ing a bribe of Rs 32,000 from a person. Police sources told CNS that during questioning, the accused SMC official revealed that besides Rs 32,000, he in league with two other officials of Cor-poration had collected lakhs of rupees as bribe from Bagiyas resident. Sources added that the tainted official during questioning confessed that ill-gotten money goes from top to bottom. The arrested official according to sourc-es confirmed that majority of the SMC officials

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Rampant Corruption in SMC

Tainted officials confesses that

he received lakhs as bribe

Cabinet to meet on Aug 26

Srinagar, Aug 22: As the chief minister Omar Abdullah arrived in Sri-nagar after concluding his weeklong personal visit to London, the par-ty is all set to declare its next list of candidates for upcoming assembly elec-tions on Sunday.Talking to KNS, Nasir Aslam Wani, NC provin-cial president said: “Yes the party will be issuing its next list of candidates on Sunday.”Meanwhile, a senior NC leader said that that the State cabinet will meet on August 26 under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdul-lah. The cabinet, he said, will take some important decision including some transfers in civil and po-lice department. Issues related Pahari and OBCs are also likely to surface during the cabinet meet-ing.Sources told KNS that the 4th list of the party can-didates that is scheduled

to be declared on Sunday will include the candida-ture chief minister Omar Abdullah. Omar will go through the list that his party general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar has prepared in consultation with other party senior leaders.Sources said that addi-tional general secretary of National Conference Dr Shiekh Mustafa Ka-mal will not contest the polls this time and would prefer to play a vital role in strengthening of the party.Kamal when contacted told KNS that there is no pick and choose in the party and the nomination of the candidates is done on the constitutional way. “If the party decides to choose me I will be ready. What is wrong with me that I would not contest the forthcoming elec-tions?” Kamal told KNS.Meanwhile, the state Con-gress is again set to lock horns with its coalition partner National Con-ference-asking the chief minister Omar Abdullah to convene the

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Srinagar, Aug 22 : The Last Assem-bly session of the Ruling National conference and congress govern-ment is set to begin on stormy note on Monday as the Opposition par-ties are bracing up to leave no stone unturned to corner the Govern-ment before going to the Assembly elections.Meanwhile, the speaker Mubarak Gul has called for maintaining calm in the House. The session will begin amid tight security from Monday, an official spokesman said. Assem-bly Speaker Mubarak Gul while talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) said that he would provide ample time and opportunities to the legislators to highlight public-cen-tric issues for seeking redressal of problems confronting people.Gul, however, said he was ready to deal with any kind of situation. The session is expected to witness uproar by the Opostions parties like People's Democratic Party (PDP),Bhartiya Janta Party(BJP)Jammu and Kashmir National Pan-thers Party (JKNPP), and CPI(M) members. The oppositions will raise many issues like alleged back-door appointments, empty State treasuries, corruption and mis-gov-ernance.Talking to KNS Chief Spokesperson of PDP said that though we don’t expect much from the present gov-

ernment as both NC and Congress have failed to address the problems of people but there are lots of issues from corruption to failure of gov-ernance which we will raise them vociferously,".Similarly, an upbeat BJP is also gearing up to lock horns with the government by raising issues like corruption and mis-governance. “The government stands exposed. It has promoted corruption and mis-governance. This is the last Assembly session and after this it will be our government. BJP will change the fate of entire JK under the leadership of Prime Minister Narender Modi,” BJP leader Ashok Kajuria told KNS.National conference senior leader Ali Mohamad Sagar said the Gov-ernment would boldly face the Op-position on floor of the House as it has lot of achievements to its credit during last over five and half years.“We are ready to face any kind of attack from the Opposition be it the PDP or the BJP, NPP or the CPM. We have done lot of development and initiated other pro-people mea-sures. We are not worried from the Opposition. In a democracy, the Op-position has a right to raise the is-sues and the treasury benches have right to respond them,’’ he said and hoped that that last session of 11th Assembly would end on healthy

note.The Assembly session this time will be brief with six sittings only from next Monday to Saturday. Ex-perts suggested that it will be inter-esting to watch the proceedings as the bickering is mounting between the two coalition partners National Conference and Congress.This would be first time in the 11th Assembly when there will be only 83 elected MLAs in the House in addition to two Nominated wom-en. While three MLAs Mehbooba Mufti and Muzaffar Baig and Jugal Kishore have been elected to Lok Sabha, veteran Congress member and CLP leader Choudhary Aslam has passed away.NPP Legislature Party leader Harshdev Singh said the NPP has chalked out its strategy to corner the coalition Government, which has nothing to say in its defence.“There is no name of Government functioning in Jammu and Kash-mir. Everything has paralyzed. The governance is completely missing. The Government will have to an-swer our queries,’’he said. Mean-while CPM leader MY Tarigami also said that there are lot of issues they will raise. Meanwhile Con-tinuing his efforts to make ensuing Autumn Assembly Session smooth and hassle free, the

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Srinagar, August 22: Fol-lowing the surfacing of Islamic State (IS) flags in Srinagar during anti-Is-rael protests last month, police have started mas-sive manhunt to track down the youths who waved flags of the power-ful militant group.In July, when Israeli mil-itary launched attacks on besieged Gaza, mas-sive anti-Israeli protests broke out in Kashmir. On July 11, hundreds of people staged protests outside Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta during which a black flag of Islamic State was waved by masked youths and it was for the first time that such flag appeared in conflict torn Kashmir region.Though there was no offi-cial reaction at that time but after flags again ap-peared in the area as well as in Lal Chowk, the city centre, the army termed it a concern.It was on Eid Day, when

nearly a dozen flags of Islamic State, formerly known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Taliban and Al Qaeda appeared in Eidgah during anti-India and anti-Israel protests. The pictures and videos of masked youth holding three large black flags of IS, Taliban and Al Qaeda, made headlines in sever-al National as well as in International media out-lets.Following the big devel-opment, police, according to officials, started ques-tioning youths. A report published on the website of a New Delhi based news channel said police have identified 50 ‘sup-porters’ of the group.But, Senior Superinten-dent of Police (SSP) Sri-nagar, Amit Kumar, said no one has been identi-fied yet for arrest. “How-ever, we are questioning people everywhere,” he told GNS.See Culprits On PG 11..

After his London tour, Omar arrives in Srinagar

Last Assembly session set to be stormy Opposition gears up to corner crumbling NC-Congress coalition Police launches

manhunt to nab culprits

Islamic State flags appear in Kashmir:

Srinagar, 22 August: In a gruesome incident, a youth’s bullet-ridden body was recovered from a maize field after he was allegedly kidnapped by some persons in north Kashmir’s Baramulla dis-trict.Official sources told GNS that a youth Javed Ahmad Para (22) son of Ghulam Rasool of Nag-bal Chandoosa was kid-napped by some persons last evening.“The body of the bullet ridden was today found in the nearby maize field”, they said.A police spokesman in a statement issued to GNS said that locals of Nag-bal, Chandoosa informed police about the body of a villager Javed Ahmad Para son of Ghulam Ra-sool is lying in a nearby maize field.“A police party of police station Chandoosa imme-

diately rushed to the spot and recovered the body. The body bore injuries on the buttocks”, he said.He said that a case FIR no. 26/2014 under section 302/RPC was registered in this regard and further investigation has been taken up.“The body was sent for post mortem. During post mortem it was found that the deceased was hit by pellets apparently from a 12-bore rifle and the death of the youth was caused by excessive blood loss”, the official said.During preliminary in-vestigation, it surfaced that the deceased had left last evening with his rela-tive Mohammad Ibrahim Tantray son of Saif u Din resident of same village to scare away wild animals from the maize field’s along with a

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Srinagar, Aug 22 : Pall of gloom was wit-nessed in Srinagar‘s Parraypora area of the city on Friday after at least six peo-ple came under the debris of a residen-tial house while dismantling it.According to KNS correspondent la-bourers were dismantling old residen-

tial house of Irfan Ahmad Kawoosa at Parraypora, near Ibrahim Masjid Srinagar when five of them came un-der the debris.Rescue Workers, Police and Paramilitary forces immediately rushed to the spot and

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Six labourers trapped under debris; 2 rescued

Srinagar, August 22: At least fifteen persons in-cluding 10 forest protec-tion force men were in-jured after clashes were broke out at Tosa Madain area in central Kash-mir’s Budgam district on Thursday late afternoon.A senior police official told GNS that forest pro-tection force men stopped the construction work by the local residents at Tos-sa Madan near

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‘Abducted’ youth’s bullet ridden body found in Baramulla

Srinagar, Aug 22 : In a joint operation of Hand-wara police and 6RR huge quantity of arms and am-munition were recovered in Villgam area of Hand-wara last evening. Acting on a specific informationSee Hide out On PG 11..

‘Burglars decamped with goods and cash’: Traders

Ganderbal, Aug 22: The theft incident which sparked protest in Cen-tral Kashmir’s Ganderbal district forced police to create a ‘chowki’ at Qa-mria Chowk of the town where according to police burglars looted six shops during the intervening night of Thursday. Reports said that scores of traders in Qamrai Chowk Ganderbal on Friday staged a protest and blocked the traffic for hours after burglars according to them de-camped with cash and good worth lakhs of ru-pees from all but 14 shops. Burglars also made an unsuccessful attempt to loot a Jammu and Kash-mir Bank ATM. Police said the culprits used a mini crow bar to break

open the machine. Cash totalling to Rs.5 lakh was loaded in the machine on Thursday, a police officer said. After partly tampering with the ma-chine, the culprits gave up. The ATM did not have a watchman , the police said. The traders said that burglars looted all but 14 shops and decamped with goods and cash, a claim refuted by police. “We were surprised to see the shutters of our shops bro-ken and the goods inside the shops were lying at sixes and sevens,” a trad-er told CNS adding that 14 shopkeepers incurred heavy losses due to the burglary incident. It was only after SP Ganderbal Shahid Meh-raj passed directions to install a police chowki at Qamrai chowk that trad-ers called off protest and dispersed peacefully. Po-lice said that See Traders On PG 11..

Burglars strike at Ganderbal

Locals clash with forest protection force in Tosa Madan

Hide out busted in Handwara

Arms ammunition recovered

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Present:Sunil KumarIn the Case of:Arshid Ahmad Bhat S/O Ghulam Nabi BhatR/o Hablak, Naseem Bagh Hazratbal Srinagar. Plaintiff.

V/S1.Mehraj-ud-din Matta S/o Late Ali Mohammad Matta R/o Kaka Road,Naik Sarak, Srinagar2.State of j&k through its Commisioner Secretary Civil Sectt,Srinagar3.Regional Transport Officer,Toto Ground, Batmaloo4.Mst.Amina W/o Late Ali Mohammad Matta R/o Kaka Road Naikh Sark Srinagar5.Mushtaq ahmad Matta S/o Late Ali Mohammad Matta R/o Kaka Road Naik Sarak6.Mst, Naseema D/o Late Ali Mohammad Matta R/o Kaka Road Naik Sarak Srinagar7.Mst Rafiee D/o Late Ali Mohammad Matta R/o Kaka Road Naik Sarak SrinagarIn the name of:

Suit for Declaration & Mandatory Injuction

NoticeWhereas the plaintiff has filed suit for declaration & mandatory injuction before this court seeking the following decrees:a) Adecree of declaration to the effect that plantiff is the sole owner of the suit vehicle hearing registration No.Jkoij-6684 on the strength of relin-guisment deed executed by the proforma of the suit vehicle by the plaintiff from defendant No. 1.b) Adecree of mandatory injuction com-manding the defendant No. 1 & 3 to transfer the subject matter of the suit( JKOI-J-6684) in the name of the plaintiffNow therefore the public in general and party to the suit in particular shall be noticed through print media having vide circulation in the state of J&K and being dailyor in daily greater Kashmir in English version to appear before this court in per-son or through attorney for objections or showing cause as to way the decrees prayed by the plaintiff be not granted in this favour. The objections be filed Withing fifteen days (15) after publication opf this Order before this court.The publication shall be done on the expanses of the plaintiffs.Annouced 09.08.2014

the region as possible to cross the magic mark of 44+ needed for formation of next Government in the State,” sources said.Sources further said that the party will send senior Party leaders in the State in last week of this month who will hold further deliberations with the Party men. “We will take all steps to win the elections in the State, said senior BJP leader,” adding besides Prime Minister the Union Ministers will visit the State to strengthen the Party. (KNS)

and emphasis is being laid upon to channelize the party efforts in the constituencies comprising of the Pandit votes.Sources also said that ahead of Amit Shah’s JK visit, some senior political players of Jammu and Kashmir have held detailed meetings with the BJP top brass and have assured both within and outside support to the party during upcoming state elections. Reports informed that the BJP leadership has asked its state cadre to strive for gaining maximum number of seats in Jammu and Kashmir so that the party could act as the decisive force in the formation of the next govern-ment in Jammu and Kashmir.It is pertinent to mention here that a senior BJP lead-er in the past stated that after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, the same boosted the morale of the state cadre of BJP with its leadership making it a agenda that he party will play a major role in the for-mation of the government in Jammu and Kashmir.The state Congress in the meantime has been asked to speed up its activities in the Jammu region so that the mounting BJP wave could be countered at large. The senior state Congress leader of Jammu said that the party has unanimously decided to concentrate more on Pahari belt of Jammu region and apprise its people about the agenda of the Congress party for the community.Reports informed that in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections, the BJP led in 30 of the 37 Assembly segments in Jammu and three of the four in Ladakh. In 2008 elections, the BJP had won only 11 of the 37 seats in the Jammu region, and none of the 46 seats in the Kashmir valley or the four in Ladakh.But the recent Lok Sabha results have given reason for cheer. If the BJP is able to replicate its Lok Sabha performance in the Assembly Elections, the party will end up with a substantial 33 seats in the 87-seat Assembly and most likely emerge as the single largest party in the case of a fractured mandate. Reports said that the BJP is not relying only on Jammu and Lada-kh. Shah aspires to make a dent in the Muslim-major-ity Valley as well. (KNS)

allow hassle free construction works in Srinagar city after receiving bribe from the pary. An official on condition of anonymity told CNS that at the time of arrest we not only recovered the marked money (bribe amounting to Rs 32,000) from the taint-ed official but in his other pocket they recovered Rs 30,000 extra. Initial investigation has revealed that the said official in connivance with other officials had made it a routine to extort money from helpless resi-dence of Srinagar city. A police official on condition of anonymity told CNS that though the tainted official has accused two other officials of grabbing money from citizens for allowing commercial constructions in residential areas, but the police has no evidences against these officials. “We will proceed only after getting the statement of the tainted official recorded before Chief Judicial Magistrate Srinagar,” he said. (CNS)

cabinet meet at the earliest. The state Congress chief Saif-ud-din Soz told KNS that he is not interested in pulling down the government but when the constitu-tional institutions do not meet, the government will fall automatically. (KNS)

licensed 12 bore gun of the relative, he said, adding that the said person is absconding and Police has started a search for him. (GNS)

Speaker Legislative Assembly Mubarak Gul to-day convened a meeting of party leaders/chief whips of all political parties in his chamber at the Assembly complex. Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister for Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs Mir Saiful-lah were present in the meeting besides legislators Dr. Mustafa Kamal, Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta and Abdul Rehman Veeri. Speaker urged upon the party leaders to en-sure complete sanctity of the House and suggested to raise issues of public importance only so that more work could be carried out during the brief session. He said the session being the last session of the present Government, should be mandato-ry for all concerned to attend the business of the House, especially on the last day to make it a his-toric event. The Speaker also gave out detail of the ar-rangements being put in place for smooth conduct of the Session. He said a website has already been launched in order to facilitate instant availability of information on the proceedings, bills and other related matters to members of the House and me-dia persons. During the meeting all participants spoke and unanimously agreed to make the session a successful one. Among others, Secretary Legislative Assem-bly Mohammad Ramzan and other concerned offi-cers attended the meeting. (CNS)

The SSP said so far no arrests have been made in this regard.The Islamic State has seized large swathes of land in Syria and Iraq and announced Caliphate with its lead-er Abu Bakr-al Baghdadi as Caliph. The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah recently said a Kashmir youth based in Australia had reportedly joined the group. (GNS)

army’s firing range.As the forest protection force tried to dismantle the structures in the area, the locals started pelting stones on the forest team injuring at least 10 of them, the of-ficial said.Meanwhile, police rushed to the area to control the situation, they fired few teargas shells and use batons, he said, adding that five persons received minor inju-ries in the action. (GNS)

, Handwara police and 6RR launched search opera-tion at Einch Hafrada Forests in Villgam area of Dis-trict Handwara last evening.According to a statement issued to KNS, during the search operation a hideout was busted. 01 Pika, 03 AK 47 rifles, 03 AK 56 rifles, 01 Pistol,18 RPG Boost-er, 01Anti Aircraft Gun stand, 06 RPG rounds, 10 RC IED, 08 AK Magazines, 13 Hand Grenade, 38 UBGL Grenade, 01 RPG Booster Mark II, 01 Wireless set ICON, 02 Wireless Antenna, 01 Map, 01 Compass, 838 AK rounds, 39 Detonator, 01 pouch were recovered from the hide out. The recoveries mark a big blow to the terrorist activities for carrying out acts of terror in the valley particularly in North Kashmir. (KNS)

only six shops were looted by burglars. “Shopkeepers usually don’t keep the cash inside the shops. Burglars decamped with some goods and we have registered a case vide FIR number122/2014 under section 457,380 of RPC and investigation has been started. (CNS)

rescued the injured who were under the debris of the house, two of the injured persons namely Gorab Yadoo, Vikram Singh were Shifted to nearby hospi-tal. Reports said that the collapsed one was an old building. (KNS)

Srinagar, Aug 22 : The trails for the 3rd Drag-on Boat Race National Championship was held today at Neh-ru park Srinagar by the J&K State Sports Council in which over 200 youth, including 70 girls participat-ed.S.M. Sahai, Addi-tional Director Gen-eral, Armed Police, Civil Defence, HG and SDRF was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Na-tional Champion-ship is being organ-ised in Srinagar by the J&K State Sports Council in collabo-ration with the Indi-an Kayaking and Ca-noeing Federation New Delhi from 30th August to 2nd Sep-tember.Speaking on the oc-casion Sahai appreci-ated the Sports Coun-cil for organizing the event and stressed that the selection process should be free and fair and only the best players should be selected to represent the State. He announced that J&K Police team, comprising of expert players from Police and Civil Defence, would also be partic-ipating in the event.He encouraged girl participants to ac-tively take part in sports and avail the various benefits of SRO 349 which pro-vides for reservation for sports persons. Sahai also inspected the joint Quick Re-sponse Team of State Disaster Response Force and Civil De-fence established at Nehru park and interacted with the volunteers. He as-sured the rescuers

that they would be equipped with moto-rised boats, life jack-ets and other rescue equipments.Earlier, Profes-sor Bashir Ahmed, Member J&K State Sports Council wel-comed the partici-pants and guests and gave a brief resume of Water Sports ac-tivities initiated by the present Secre-tary of the Council, Er. Dilip Thussu. Present on the oc-casion were Abdul Qayum Peerzada, Chief Sports Officer, Harmeet Singh, Su-perindent of Police East, Aamir Ali, Dep-uty Chief Warden, Bilquees Mir, In-charge Water Sports, Mushtaq Ahmed, Di-visional Sports Of-ficer, Vinod Kumar, SDPO, Riyaz Ahmed, DO Nehru park, Mu-zaffar Jan, Division-al Warden, CD Vol-unteers, SDRF team, locals and a large number of tourists.The selection com-mittee constituted by J&K Sports Coun-cil comprised of Za-hoor Ahmed Latoo, Parvaiz Shagoo, Im-tiaz Ahmed, Feroz Ahmed, Adil Mohi-uudin and Mustafa Kand. The commit-tee is required to se-lect the best players to for m t w o t e a m s to represent J&K State, one team, comprising of male members and sec-ond mixed team, with both male and female partic-ipants. 16 States in addition to J&K will be participat-ing in the National Championship com-prising of events of 200 mtrs, 500 mtrs and 2000 mtrs. (KNS)

Sahai oversees trail selection for National

Dragon Boat Championship

Srinagar, Aug 22: Stat-ing that the fruit indus-try is the largest one in the state with more than 35 lac people associated with it, the fruit growers-Friday said that the state government has turned blind-eye towards their plight with each passing day the industry is dying.The Fruit growers of Kashmir valley while expressing serious con-cern over what they termed ‘non-serious’ attitude of the state establishment, said that despite the harsh weather conditions, the growers are finding it difficult to survive with the load of loans crushing them.They said that they face four major hur-dles while keeping the industry going. One is the sudden change in the climate from the last few years. Second is the low grade pes-ticides, third is the abrupt emergence of disease and the fourth and the important one is the unavailability of the markets.The growers told KNS that the day is not far when the industry would be completely

defunct with the state government in the deep slumber.Apple Growers Asso-ciation Kashmir Pres-ident Mohammad You-suf said that when the fruit growers of Maha-rashtra witnessed the huge losses due to cli-mate changes, the GOI announced the package of 500 crore for their rehabilitation and here the government and the banks are creating more trouble that do-ing any good for the in-dustry.The association said that they are complete-ly unable to pay the in-stallments to the banks as they earn no profit. “Banks install board outside our orchards that we are defaulters of the bank and have not paid our monthly install-ments. We appeal the government that there must be six monthly or the yearly installments for the fruit growers as this industry doesn’t function round the year.” The fruit growers appealed the government to look into the matter and take measures to save this industry at an earliest. (KNS)

Kashmir’s fruit industry facing a slow death:

The industry will be defunct in coming

years: Growers

Srinagar, 22 August: Minister for Hajj, Auqaf, Floriculture and Public Enterprises Peerzada Mo-hammad Sayeed today visited Haj House Srinagar and reviewed the arrangements put in place for Haj pilgrimage-2014 starting from August 27.The Minister inspected camps held for vaccination of the Haj pilgrims and directed the con-cerned for proper and timely vaccination. He was informed

that a total of 1200 pilgrims have been vaccinated so far.Peerzada also went around var-ious sections of Haj house and enquired about the facilities put in place for the Haj pilgrims. He directed the concerned for maintaining clean environ-ment in and around the com-plex. The Minister was informed that fool proof arrangements have been made at the Haj

House for pilgrims for their comfortable stay at Srinagar. He was further informed that adequate arrangements have also been made for smooth transfer of pilgrims from their place of stay to the Haj House and from there to the Airport. Besides, other arrangements, a mobile ATM have also been put in place in the Haj house premises for convenience of pilgrims, the Minis-ter was informed. (GNS)

Peerzada visits Haj House, reviews arrangements for Hajj-2014

Budgam, Aug 22: The altercation between the members of two families in Fitlipora Pakharpora hamlet of Central Kash-mir’s Budgam district claimed the life of an elderly person on Fri-day morning. Police sources told CNS that there was a scuffle between the family members of Muhammad Akbar La-way and Master Abdul Rashid Lone over a disputed piece of land.

Sources added that during scuffle, Muham-mad Akbar suffered major heart attack and died on spot. The son of the deceased person, Nazir Ahmed Laway told CNS that nobody manhandled his father but he suffered heart at-tack due to boisterous scene. “We have registered a formal case and wait-ing for the post-mortem report,” a police official told CNS.

Srinagar, Aug 22 : Lieu-tenant General Subra-ta Saha, GOC Chinar Corps, visited the Koyil Company of Awantipur BSF Battalion today. The General Officer took stock of the security ar-rangements of the area and was also briefed about the prevailing sit-uation by the Comman-dant of the Battalion and PS Sandhu, Inspector General, BSF. The Corps Commander thereaf-ter interacted the BSF

troops deployed at the Base and complimented them for their high stan-dards in carrying out the important strategic task of guarding the Awanti-pur Air Base. The GOC emphasized on the need for optimizing the op-erational capability of the troops. Assuring the BSF of all support and assistance, General Saha emphasised on the need for professional and eth-ical conduct of security forces at all times. (KNS)

Land dispute claims life of elderly person

GoC Chinar Corps visits BSF Battalion at Awantipur

United Nations Nuclear Inquiry on Iran Seen Making Slow Headway: DiplomatsVienna: The U.N. nuclear watch-dog appears to have made only limited progress so far in getting Iran to answer questions about its suspected atomic bomb research, diplomatic sources said on Friday, three days before a deadline for co-operation.Under an accord reached by the U.N. agency and Iran in November -- an attempt to revive the long-stalled investigation -- Tehran agreed in May to carry out five specific steps by Aug. 25 to help al-lay international concerns.They include providing informa-tion about two issues - for exam-ple, alleged explosives experimen-tation - that are part of the inquiry by the International Atomic En-ergy Agency (IAEA) into what it calls the possible military dimen-sions of Iran's nuclear programme, which Tehran says is peaceful.The diplomatic sources said Iran and the IAEA may have begun discussing the two topics, but they did not believe Tehran had provid-ed the requested information or explanations yet.They said there was still time for Iran to implement the measures, noting that it had occasionally waited until the last minute to make concessions in the past.But slow-paced cooperation would

tend to reinforce Western impres-sions that Iran is reluctant to give the IAEA the information and ac-cess to sites and people that it says it needs for its investigation.There was no immediate comment from the IAEA or Iran.Iran denies the nuclear pro-gramme has any military objec-tives, but it has promised since Hassan Rouhani, a pragmatist, was elected Iranian president in mid-2013 to work with the IAEA to clarify its concerns.Western officials say it is central for Iran to address the suspicions for the chances of a successful out-come of the parallel talks on a dip-lomatic settlement between Iran and the United States, France, Germany, Britain, China and Rus-sia.With major gaps remaining over what will be permitted in Iran's uranium-enrichment programme - activity which can have both ci-vilian and military uses - those ne-gotiations on ending the decade-old dispute were extended last month until Nov. 24."FIRM COMMITMENT"IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said after he held talks in Tehran on Sunday that implemen-tation of the five steps had begun and that he expected progress to be

made over the coming week, but he did not give details.Speaking after talks with Rouhani and other senior officials, he said he had received a "firm commit-ment" by Iran to cooperate with the long-running investigation. He also said he hoped for an agreement soon on future steps by Iran.Amano's trip to Tehran was an ap-parent attempt to push for progress, after diplomatic sources in July said that the IAEA was concerned about Iran's lack of engagement with the probe.After years of what the West saw as Iranian stonewalling, Iran as a first step in May gave the IAEA information it had requested about Tehran's reasons for developing exploding bridge wire detonators, which can be used to set off atomic explosive devices. Iran says they are for civilian use.The two issues in the inquiry that Iran agreed to address by late August concern al-leged experiments on explosives that could be used for an atomic device and studies related to cal-culating nuclear explosive yields.They were among 12 specific areas listed in an IAEA report issued in 2011 with a trove of intelligence in-dicating a concerted weapons pro-gramme that was halted in 2003, when Iran came under increased international pressure.

Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR | SATURDAY 23. 08 .2014

Asks people to re-ject divisive, vested elements for J&K’s

developmentSrinagar, August 22: Saying that

the present coalition Government has set into motion a golden era of de-velopment, the Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir has said that coming years will be a turnaround in socio-economic transformation of the State. He said an unprecedented era of development and peace has dawned during the current dispensa-tion. He said every possible resource is being mobilized and pooled to pro-vide basic facilities to the people with focus on equitable development and uniform justice to the poor and back-ward areas.

Addressing public meetings to-day at Budsgam, Larkipora, Hillar, Arddehni and Geebum Watrihall in Dooru, the Minister asked the people

to remain cautious of the designs of vested interest groups who create division among people in the name of catchy slogans and ideas. He said their aim is just to hoodwink the gullible and innocent people and not to make any positive contribution to their lives. “They have nothing to offer you except obstructing the growth of the state which has under-gone a turnaround after the hard ef-forts of the present Government”, he said.

The Minister reaffirmed that being a local representative equal development of all the areas is his priority and no injustice would be done to any area of the district on the developmental front. He assured the people that all their genuine develop-mental needs would be addressed in a phased manner. He also impressed upon the officers to solve the people’s genuine developmental needs on pri-ority.

The Minister appealed people to cooperate with the Government in its efforts to bring a developmental turn-around in the State. He said Govern-ment is abreast with the problems of the people and no stone will be left unturned to redress their grievances.

Later, the Minister accompanied by officers and engineers inspected the pace of progress of several ongo-ing projects in the area. He instruct-ed them to ensure use of quality building material and judicious uti-lization of government exchequer be-sides time bound completion of devel-opmental projects for convenience of the people.

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: The trials for the 3rd Dragon Boat Race National Championship was organ-ised today at Nehru park Srinagar by the J&K State Sports Council in which over 200 youth, including 70 girls participated. Mr. S.M. Sa-hai, Additional Director General, Armed Police, Civil Defence, HG and SDRF was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

The National Championship is being organised in Srinagar by the J&K State Sports Council in collaboration with the Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Federa-tion New Delhi from 30th August to 2nd September.Speaking on the occasion Sahai appreciated the Sports Council for organis-ing such an event and stressed that the selection process should be free and fair and only the best players should be selected to repre-sent the State. He announced that J&K Police team, comprising of ex-pert players from Police and Civil Defence, would also be participat-ing in the event. He encouraged girl participants to actively take part in

sports and avail the various benefits of SRO 349 which provides for reser-vation for sports persons. Sahai also inspected the joint Quick Response Team of State Disaster Response Force and Civil Defence established

at Nehru park and interacted with the volunteers. He assured the res-cuers that they would be equipped with motorised boats, life jackets and other rescue equipments.Ear-lier, Professor Bashir Ahmed, Mem-ber J&K State Sports Council wel-

comed the participants and guests and gave a brief resume of Water Sport activities initiated by the pres-ent Secretary of the Council, Er. Dilip Thussu. Present on the occasion were Abdul Qayum Peerzada, Chief Sports

Officer, Harmeet Singh, Supdt of Police East, Aamir Ali, Deputy Chief Warden, Bilquees Mir, Incharge Water Sports, Mushtaq Ahmed, Di-visional Sports Officer, Vinod Kumar, SDPO, Riyaz Ahmed, DO Nehru park, Muzafar Jan, Divisional Warden, CD Volunteers, SDRF team, lo-cals and a large number of tourists.The selection com-mittee constituted by J&K Sports Council comprised of Zahoor Ahmed Latoo, Par-vaiz Shagoo, Imtiaz Ahmed, Feroz Ahmed, Adil Mohiuu-

din and Mustafa Kand. The commit-tee is required to select the best play-ers to form two teams to represent J&K State, one team, comprising of male members and second mixed team, with both male and female participants.

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Life Insurance Corpora-tion (LIC) of India, adding one more feather to its kitty, launched a new product “Jeevan Rakshak” here today.

Addressing the media, Senior Divisional Manager, Mr. D. C. Thakur highlighted the features of the new product, saying that the new Product includes the mini-mum sum assured of Rs. 75000 with a maximum limit of Rs. 2 lakh in addition to the loyalty additions and non-medical requirements.

Giving brief account about the performance of Sri-nagar Division, which covers the entire J&K State, has completed more than 31000 policies by procuring Rs. 60 crore of fresh premium in the current fiscal, in addition to Rs. 41 crore in pension and group schemes. It was also able to complete 1.84 lakh policies while underwriting more than Rs. 226 crore in addition to Rs. 174 crore in pension and group schemes during the last financial year, he said and added that the division has also settled 35460 claims amounting to Rs. 132.74 crore by the mid of current month. The organization is also playing a key role in employment generation. It recruits City Career Agents and Rural Career Agents and provides stipend of Rs.3000 and Rs. 1500 per month respectively besides convenience and performance related incentives. The organization is also playing a key role in employment generation. It recruits City Career Agents and Rural Ca-reer Agents and provides stipend of Rs.3000 and Rs. 1500 per month respectively besides convenience and perfor-mance related incentives.

Sahai oversees trial selection for National Dragon Boat Championship

LIC launches New Product “Jeevan Rakshak”

Says SSI vital in combating unem-

ployment in the state SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Srinagar to

get Rs 27.21 crore Sanat Ghar soon which is near completion at Bemina Srinagar. The Sanat Ghar will accommodate offices of all heads of departments and corpora-tions under the administrative control of Industries and Commerce department under one roof.

This information was given to the Minister for Industries and Commerce, Home & Tourism, Mr. Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, today at an officers meeting held here to review the achievements of J&K Small Scale Industries Development Cor-poration Limited (SICOP)

The meeting reviewed the status of various projects being executed across the State which are at different levels of completion.

The meeting also reviewed the prog-

ress of upgradation of Industrial Estate at Gangyal which has been completed at a cost of Rs 9.83 crore meanwhile the Minis-ter also directed for preparation of DPRs for the second phase of the project.

Referring to the Industrial Estate at Govindsar Kathua, the Minister was in-formed that the said Estate is completely functional and land measuring 521 kanals has been allotted to 81 prospective entre-preneurs. All basic infrastructure facili-ties like power, roads, water, drains and other amenities have been made avail-able in the estate.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister urged upon the concerned officers to en-sure timely completion of all projects un-der execution. Mr. Kichloo said that small scale industries have an important role to play in combating the menace of un-employment in the state. He called upon the educated unemployed youth to take benefit of various Government initiatives and schemes in the industry sector and ensure self-employment for them.

Seeks cooperation to make Autumn Assembly Session

successfulSRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Con-

tinuing his efforts to make ensuing Autumn Assembly Session smooth and hassle free, the Speaker Legisla-tive Assembly Mr. Mubarak Gul to-day convened a meeting of party lead-ers/chief whips of all political parties in his chamber at the Assembly com-plex.

Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Tara Chand, Minister for Agriculture Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir, Minister for Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs Mr. Mir Saifullah were present in the meeting besides legislators Dr. Mus-tafa Kamal, Prof. Chaman Lal Gupta and Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri.

Speaker urged upon the party leaders to ensure complete sanctity

of the House and suggested to raise issues of public importance only so that more work could be carried out during the brief session.

He said the session being the last session of the present Government, should be mandatory for all con-cerned to attend the business of the House, especially on the last day to make it a historic event.

The Speaker also gave out de-tail of the arrangements being put in place for smooth conduct of the Session. He said a website has al-ready been launched in order to facilitate instant availability of information on the proceedings, bills and other related matters to members of the House and media persons.

During the meeting all partici-pants spoke and unanimously agreed to make the session a successful one.

Among others, Secretary Legisla-tive Assembly Mohammad Ramzan and other concerned officers attend-ed the meeting.

Kichloo for timely completion of SICOP projects

Speaker chairs All Party meeting

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Minister for Agriculture Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir conducted an extensive 2 days tour of Tangmarg Tehsil where he inspected various on-going developmental works, addressed a series of public meetings at Nambalnar, Hajibal and Bungam and held public grievances redressal camps at Chuntipathri and Waniloo-the far off and remote villages of the Tehsil.

While inspecting pace of work on Chanpora Bridge on Nallah Ferozepore near Bus Stand Kunzer being constructed by the Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) at a cost of Rs 6.05 crore, the Minister directed the concerned authorities to redouble the efforts and com-plete the work within stipulated time. He was informed that the work was suspended because of some hurdles which have now been removed. The Minister said that the bridge is only surface link to connect a vast area comprising dozens villages with Kunzer and Tangmarg.

Mr. Mir was informed that under the Roads and Buildings Sector a massive network project for con-struction of roads, macadamization and black topping on existing roads and enhancing of grading of roads from G-1 to G-2 and G-3 is in progress. He was informed that completion of 12 Km road length was taken up un-der NABARD-18 at an estimated cost of Rs 3.60 crore in Zeeran-Hajibal and its allied links in the area.

Mir conducts extensive tour of Tangmarg

SRINAGAR AUGUST 22, 2014: Minister of State for Science & Technology and Information Technology, Mr. Feroz Ahmad Khan re-viewed functioning and prog-ress of JAKEDA, Science & Technology(S&T) and Informa-tion Technology (IT) depart-ments in a meeting convened here today.

Secretary Science and Tech-nology Department, Mr. Par-vaiz Ahmad Malik, Additional Director, State Science & Tech-nology Council, CEO, JAKE-DA, CEO, JAKEGA and Con-sultant State e-Mission Team and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.

The meeting deliberated upon various issues and mat-ters pertaining to the depart-ments and suggested various measures to be taken for mak-ing these departments more vi-brant besides improving their functioning so that their basic aim is achieved. On the occa-

sion, the Minister was given detailed overview of all three departments through power point presentations.

Addressing the meeting, the Minister stressed upon the offi-cers to work in a mission mode with more dedication to make Jammu and Kashmir State technologically sound and progressive. He said govern-ment has given focused atten-tion to e-governance and has introduced various projects for making J&K a digital state so that day to day affairs of the government organisations and the people are carried out at the click of a button thus reducing unnecessary delay, and hassle to the common man besides ensuring speedy disposal of matters.Mr. Khan also asked the officers to ensure aware-ness among the people about the schemes launched by the government and disseminate the information among the masses especially residing in

remote areas.The Minister was informed that Information Technology has taken up vari-ous projects in hand including State Data Portal, e-District Services, e-Treasury, digitiza-tion of demarcation of State Forests, Online RTI services besides applications for PHE, PDD, Higher Education Depart-ments and other departments which they hoped will reduce consumer-office interaction and help fast services.

While giving detailed over-view of JAKEDA Mr. Khan was told that various projects under Union Ministry of New and Re-newable Energy are in pipeline to produce electrical energy from non conventional resourc-es of energy. He was informed that department is making all efforts to exploit maximum of such resources like wind, wa-ter and solar energy. He was also told that solar lights are being provided on subsidy to the people living in remote and

un-electrified areas.Regard-ing the functioning of Science and Technology department the Minister was informed that a Science Centre/science museum will be established in the State soon for which Rs 6 crore have been sanctioned by the centre government. It was

also given out that Biotechnol-ogy Park, Patent Information Centre and Innovation Council Centre besides various other programmes aimed at progress and popularization of general sciences is on anvil to encour-age and provide platform to the young talent.

Feroz reviews functioning of JAKEDA, S&T, IT Deptts

Unprecedented era of development and peace dawned during the current dispensation: G. A. Mir

Stresses for work in mission mode to make J&K technologically progressive

Action Plan for Land Records Modernisation for 12 districts

of J&K approved SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22- Project sanctioning and monitoring

committee of Department of Land Resources, Govt. of India under National Land Records Modernization Programme has approved in its 1st phase the Action Plan for 12 districts for J&K at the cost of Rupees 93.39 crores. The successful and time bound implementa-tion of the Plan would enable the state to extend the programme to remaining 10 Districts in the 2nd phase including administrative units recently sanctioned by the Govt. provided infrastructure for them is raised and completed in due course of time, and an amount of Rs 90 crores shall be available for this phase. The programme in the entire state would in this manner entail Rs 184 crores.

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.

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

Wait is their fate

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one

more time.

Quote of the day

Thomas A. Edison

The frustration amongst the edu-cated youth is in-creasing due to enormous delays

in the recruitment of vacant posts. The SSB is not capable of dealing with the situation and the open confrontation between N.C. and Congress has virtually brought every-thing on a stand still position. Even recently announced cabinet decision to recruit educated youths on contrac-tual basis in different depart-ments has been stalled by the negative attitude of both the parties. Congress is playing role of major sport spoiler and is not allowing any thing to move ahead as this party knows its fate in the coming assembly elections. It does not want that N.C. should take credit in appointments as that will benefit N.C. huge-ly in the elections. The State Congress party is in nega-tive and malicious hands who are trying to indulge in sorts of adverse things in-cluding polarization of the state. The coalition govt. is paralyzed and no major de-cision including that of reg-ularization of daily wagers is being approved due to non convening of cabinet meet-ing. The SSB has become a money minting machine for the govt. as it drains out lacs of rupees from unemployed youths on the name of the cost of forms and the bank drafts to be attached with application forms which yield no results. There are posts which have advertised years back, interviews con-ducted but the candidates are still waiting for orders of appointments which will perhaps never come before these youths cross the re-quired age limit. It is unfor-tunate that the state govt. is not able to remove the bottle necks so that fast track re-cruitments take place. Now as only two months are left for elections, it seems over for the prospective candi-dates and those hoping to get some kind of earnings before polls.

Climate Change Issues Need Better Attention

he 18th Ministerial meeting of the BASIC countries-- Brazil, South Africa, India and China-- has just concluded in New Delhi. It was attended by the environment ministers of the four countries, ahead of the forthcom-ing UN Climate Summit meeting on 23rd of September. It will be hosted by the UN Secre-tary General Ban ki moon in New York and will seek to create a political momentum for the climate negotiation talks to be held in Lima, Peru in December.The meeting emphasized once again that it was time for the developed world to work in close cooperation with the four BASIC countries to resolve the issues pertaining to climate change. It said that the rich nations must in fact take a lead in dealing with pollu-tion- induced climate change and take suit-able action keeping in mind the ‘historical responsibilities ’. The Indian environment minister Mr.Prakash Javadekar said later that it was found that on the mitigation front actions taken by the developing countries are more concrete than the developed world. It is therefore high time for the developed countries to “walk the Talk” in this regard.The Vice-Chairman of the National Develop-ment and Reform Commission of China Xie Zhenhua pointed out that developing coun-tries were contributing 60% cut in the mitiga-tion field by cutting down Green House Gas emissions. This has become possible thanks to the big strides taken in renewable energy sector in India and many other countries.It is unfortunate that despite the dangers of global warming in front of us not much is be-ing done. What we see is a tussle between the developed and the developing world on tak-ing most wanted measures.For instance, the Kyoto Protocol which forms the central point of all efforts in the field of environment and subsequent nego-

tiations have put a responsibility on devel-oped nations to provide sufficient financial, technical and capacity building support to the developing countries to enable them to pursue mitigation efforts. This has not hap-pened. The joint statement issued later ex-pressed disappointment over the continued lack of any clear roadmap for providing US$ 100 billion per year by developed countries by 2020. They urged developed countries to honour their obligations to provide ‘new, additional and predictable financial support to developing countries in a measurable, re-portable and verifiable manner’.It was in this backdrop that the New Delhi meeting of BASIC countries called upon the developed countries to make early and sub-stantial capitalization of the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It also underlined the need for all parties to communicate their intended na-tionally determined contributions (INDCs) as early as possible.

Climate change has also been identified as the biggest health threat of this century. This must make the world sit up and resolve is-sues at the earliest. Urgent steps need to be taken to meet this challenge.Obviously, most of the brunt of the implica-tions of climate change is borne by the de-veloping countries. But that is no reason for the developed countries to take a back seat. Since climate change impacts are global in nature, adaptation measures also need an in-ternational response.Fortunately, this bloc of four countries has become quite powerful to be able to thwart any attempt by rich nations to unreasonably impose their wish on developing nations during any negotiations on climate change issues under the UN convention.The joint statement issued after the two- day

meeting reaffirmed their position that the future global climate deal must fulfil the principles of equity and 'common but differ-entiated responsibilities' (CBDR) under UN convention. The Ministers reiterated that the six core elements for the 2015 outcome at Lima have been identified and that these should be ad-dressed in a ‘balanced and comprehensive manner through an open and transparent, inclusive, party-driven and consensus-build-ing process’.It was noted with concern that the pre-2020 ambition gaps exist not only in mitigation but also in adaptation, finance, technology and capacity-building support to developing countries. They reiterated that the contri-bution of developing countries to mitigation efforts is far greater than that of developed countries and could be further enhanced if developed countries effectively implement and significantly increase their commit-ments of providing finance, technology and capacity building support to developing countries. The Ministers called for the full operation-alization of and close coordination between institutions established in the Bali process, including the Green Climate Fund, the Stand-ing Committee on Finance, the Technology Executive Committee, the Climate Technol-ogy Centre and Network and the Adaptation Committee. One hopes that the next round of UN Cli-mate summit meeting later this month will be more productive keeping in view the con-cerns of the developing nations.The next round of the BASIC ministerial meeting will take place in South Africa in October. *Ashok Handoo is a Senior Freelance Jour-nalist.

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ICAR- Spearheading Tricolor Revolution in Agriculture

This year 29th July was the mo-mentous day for the Indian Coun-cil of Agricultural Research as

Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Naren-dra Modi addressed the agricultural scientists on the occasion of 86th Foun-dation Day and ICAR Award Ceremo-ny. In his inspiring, motivating and suggestive address, Prime Minister called upon agricultural scientists to work for making farming communi-ty more empowered and prosperous through new science and technology interventions. He reiterated that we must make adequate improvements in technology options in sync with fast changing climate scenario in differ-ent agro climatic zones. Emphasizing on the need for conservation and effi-cient use of water resources, he said ‘More Crop, Per Drop’ should be our mantra. Prime Minister was apprised of some of the key initiatives of ICAR primarily in the areas of climate resil-ience, natural resource management, input use efficiency, secondary agri-culture and economic transformation of farming community through inno-vations and interventions. The wide network of ICAR is func-tioning and synchronizing its array of activities to realize its mission, ‘harness power of science and educa-tion with a human touch for higher and sustainable agricultural pro-duction’. Indian agriculture being a monsoon dependent activity, late onset and deficient monsoon posed a serious challenge to farmers vis-à-vis food production of the country. Over 520 district level Contingency Plans under National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) devel-oped and demonstrated at locations. Interface meetings were organized with state officials and other stake-holders for smooth implementation and mobilization of various inputs to the farmers. Facilitations were provided to ensure timely delivery of seeds to farmers of the short duration varieties of crops and contingent/al-ternate crops. Various measures of water harvesting at farms and effi-cient use of water were demonstrated to farmers along with organization of awareness camps to mitigate the cli-mate adversity. Council has also pre-pared the climatic vulnerability atlas of the country to help develop a road

map for sustained mitigation inter-ventions. More thrust in being given to develop drought resistant, flood/water logging tolerant, salt tolerant, short duration varieties and multiple disease resistant varieties of major crops. Technology led and knowledge driv-en innovations and interventions are spearheading the country towards tricolor revolution having signifi-cant increase in overall food produc-tion. This year, a record 263 million tonnes production of food grains and 269 million tonnes in horticul-tural produce ensured sustainable food and nutritional security for the countrymen. National level technol-ogy demonstration on pulse produc-tion in 6,000 villages along with use of improved varieties resulted in all time high production of 19.5 million tonnes. Continuous efforts to raise productivity of pulses from 750 to 1,000 kg per hectare are being made with horizontal expansion in area up to three million hectare by 2020. In oil seeds new varieties are being developed having high oil content and production potential. Oil palm has been recognized as an alterna-tive and effective oil crop having potential oil yield of 3-4 tonnes per hectare. Tissue culture protocols for mass multiplication of oil palm have been developed to quickly raise its area. In commercial crops, India emerged as second largest producer of cotton with production of 35.3 million bales during the year. New production, management and crop protection technologies, especially developed for Bt cotton, helped expansion of its area up to 90% of the cotton belt. In sugarcane, production reached to ap-proximately 361 million tonnes with productivity peaking at 70 tonnes per hectare. Recent advances in livestock produc-tion and management practices led to record production of 136 million tonnes of milk, which is highest in the world, as against nearly 128 million tonnes during 2012-13. In poultry, an impressive 70 billion eggs were pro-duced gaining from scientific practic-es. Gramapriya and Vanaraja breeds of chicken have become most sought after breeds for backyard poultry due

to their high performance under ru-ral conditions. Improved breeds of quail, duck, turkey and guinea fowl were introduced and popularized to enhance the poultry basket of the country. This year, fish production reached to 9.45 million tonnes bank-ing upon diversified fish farming sys-tem. Popular fish Rohu was improved through selection for better produc-tivity gains. Dissemination of user friendly tech-nologies at ground level is under-taken by a wide network of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) having di-rect interface with farmers. With the establishment of new KVKs during the year, now the number stands at 639 making it the largest network of technology assessment, refinement and transfer. As part of regional co-operation, the ICAR also organized ASEAN-India Farmers’ Exchange programme and also facilitated the study visit of Nigerian delegation that came to familiarize with Indi-an agricultural research and exten-sion system in general and KVKs in particular. Under the Tribal Sub Plan, ICAR closely worked with tribal farmers to enhance their live-lihood security in different parts of the country. Council also demon-strated technology-led agriculture innovation systems for improving livelihood security in 91 backward districts of the country to about 1.43 lakh poor farming families. In-tensive efforts resulted in adoption of sea cage farming by families of Sidi African tribes, living on Veravel coast, Gujarat as a highly profitable vocation. Integrated farm interven-tions in Bali island of Sunderbans, West Bengal enhanced livelihood of the tribal residents. Location-specific integrated farming systems were de-signed for small and marginal farm households in different states with farmers’ participation. Among some milestone achieve-ments, contribution of the ICAR sci-entists in decoding of wheat genome is the most promising and latest one. As a part of the international consor-tium, Chromosome ‘2A’ was decod-ed helping identification of 1, 25,000 genes. The research got prominent coverage in the top international re-search journal ‘Science’ (18th July,

2014). Under the ambitious pro-gramme of cloning of Murrah Buffa-loes, a male calf named ‘Rajat’ was produced through the Hand-guided Cloning Technique. The new born calf is a clone of Proven Buffalo Bull (MU-4393) whose frozen semen was available in the institutional semen bank. The donor cell was taken from the frozen semen of this bull. Female cloned calves named ‘Lalima’ and ‘Purnima’ were produced by taking the donor cell from the ear of elite buffaloes. To facilitate the advancement of ge-nomics in the country, ‘ASHOKA’ (Advanced Supercomputing Hub for OMICS Knowledge in Agriculture) was dedicated to the nation which is a state-of–art facility, first of its kind devoted exclusively for Indian agri-cultural research. The supercomput-ing hub is poised to bridge the gap between genomic information and knowledge by utilizing statistical and computational sciences. A step forward has been taken for securing India’s crop genetic diver-sity by joining the Svalbard Global Seed Vault (SGSV). India deposited 25 accessions of pigeon pea as ‘safety duplicates’ in the global gene bank on 9 April, 2014. The global gene bank is jointly maintained and managed by the Norway’s Department of Agricul-ture and the Global Crop Diversity Trust (GCDT) under the international Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA). Indian Council of Agricultural Re-search has geared up to face social-eco-nomic challenges before agriculture as a profession. Business partnership has been developed with companies for commercialization of technologies through AgrInnovate India Limited which is a registered company owned by DARE/ICAR. Seeds, farm imple-ments & machinery, diagnostics & vaccines and value added products are the major areas identified for business enterprises. All out efforts are being made to raise profitability of agricul-ture for making it a really attractive occupation, especially for youth. *Dr. S. Ayyappan is the Secretary of Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Re-search Ministry of Agriculture.