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Pollution of different kinds has caused maximum damage to the world ecology and the present global warming which has created a panic like situation in the universe is one of the repercussions of unending ho-locaust of this pollution. Noise pol-lution, air pollution, dust pollution, water pollution and industrial pol-lution have made the life of the hu-man-beings almost impossible. Our soul freshening air has become so poisonous that whenever we breathe, we inhale hundreds of life threaten-ing particles. Only a few years back, no body in Kashmir Valley would dream of filtered water

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Srinagar, Aug 4: In a tragic incident, a leopard on Monday mauled a twelve-year-old girl to death in Lolab area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district.“A leopard appeared in Syed Mohalla of village Dardpora in Lallpora area of Lolab today afternoon and dragged a 12-year-old Ulfat Jaan daughter of Altaf Hussain Shah from the com-pound of his house,” a witness told GNS.He said the cries of girl caught the attention of some people who chased the leopard to save the girl from his clutches. “However, they failed to rescue the minor.”The locals who after reaching on the spot found him in a pool of blood. Afterwards, the grievously wound-ed was shifted to a nearby hospital where doctors declared her brought dead. Following the tragic incident, a pall of gloom descended upon the village when Ulfat’s body reached home.Later the villagers staged massive protest against wildlife authorities for failing to prevent entry of wild an-imals in residential areas.

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12-year-old girl mauled to death by

leopard in Lolab

08 injured in road accidents

02 residential houses damaged in fire

Local, foreign militants two sides of same coin: GOC

Srinagar, Aug 4 : Eight persons were injured in two separate road acci-dents across the valley.An Innova vehicle bearing registra-tion number JK01T/8016 hit and in-jured a pedestrian Mohammad Akbar Rather son-in-law of Abdul Ahad Bhat resident of Preng Kangan, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kangan. He was shifted to SKIMS Soura, Sri-nagar for treatment. Police has reg-istered a case in this regard.Meanwhile, a Sumo bearing chassis number MAT-4180236FO3624 turned turtle near Baba Reshi crossing re-sulting in injuries to 07 passengers. All the injured were shifted to hos-pital for treatment. Police has regis-tered a case in this regard. (KNS)

Ganderbal, August 04: (GNS) The army on Monday said the local and foreign militants in Kashmir inflict equal damage during attacks.Talking to reporters after ad-dressing students in Sainik School here, the GOC 15 Chi-nar Corps, Lt. Gen Subrata Saha, said in a reply to a ques-tion: “Whether local or foreign, they inflict equal damage. But, we always try to minimize it.”In the backdrop of attacks on police in north Kashmir, the GOC, when asked if there

is surge in militancy, said: “These incidents happen. But we always try to foil them and provide security to people.”The GOC informed that the four militants who were killed in Keran sector on Thursday and Friday were infiltrators. “We have recovered 8 AK 47 rifles, navigation equipment and ration from them,” he said, adding we foiled their infiltra-tion attempt. Meawhile, GOC 15 Chinar Corps, Lt. General Subrata Saha visited the Sainik School

here after its hostel was gutted in a massive fire last night and announced immediate relief for the affected students.In a massive fire on Sunday, the hostel of students at Sain-ik School Manasbal in this central Kashmir district was completely gutted. The school management informed that the incident occurred when stu-dents were having dinner.The GOC, while expressing sympathy with the school man-agement and students, said he was saddened by the incident. “Yesterday when I saw it on television, I felt very sad,” he told students.The GOC, on the occasion, an-nounced immediate relief on ‘humanitarian grounds’. “In a bid to provide you with imme-diate relief, we will provide 12 tents for 60 affected students, 60 sleeping bags, mattresses, bed sheets, pillows, pillow and pillow covers,” he said. “Be-sides,” he said, “we are giving 2000 rupees to each student so that you could buy uniform, towels, tooth brushes etc. We are giving it to principal your school and would request him to buy these things.”The GOC informed the students

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‘Those killed in Keran were infiltrators’Anantnag, August 4: Seeking decisive man-date for his party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Patron, Mufti Moham-mad Sayeed today said the forthcoming Assem-bly elections are a test for the wisdom and foresight of the people as they will be chalking out an en-tirely new course for the state’s political leader-ship.“These elections will be historically transforma-tional as they are being contested in a situation marked by extraordinary political permutations. The challenge lies in con-verting these polls into a momentous opportuni-ty for not only bringing about inclusive socio-eco-nomic development across the state, but re-viving the resolution and reconciliation process for the permanent settlement of the Kashmir issue,” Sayeed said while inter-acting with people during his extensive tour of var-ious areas of Anantnag today.According to a statement issued to KNS, he also called upon the country’s political leadership espe-cially the Prime Minister

Narendra Modi to make a renewed beginning to-wards the resolution of Kashmir issue by engag-ing with all the stakehold-ers both on internal and external fronts.“We are at the crossroads of a historic moment for change and it’s for the emancipated people of the State to decide which par-ty has the courage and the commitment to address their political and eco-nomic concerns resolute-ly,” he said. Sayeed said the plethora of problems facing the state today, have to be taken head-on and PDP would need a de-cisive mandate to be able to address them and take them up with the national leadership.He said J&K today needs not just a change of gov-ernment but an overhaul of the system of gover-nance. “The systemic transformation that PDP wants to bring about will be to create a responsive and responsible political structure, productive eco-nomic setup and support-ive social fabric,” he said and added it could be pos-sible only if the party gets a decisive mandate.

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Mufti says Assembly polls test of people’s wisdomSuggests PM revives Kashmir resolution process

Srinagar, Aug 4 : With the state authorities an-nouncing the re-opening of the schools on Monday despite the scorching heat conditions on rise in valley, the temperatures gave tough time to the school going kids with the reports about chil-dren falling faint in vari-ous areas of the summer capital. The reports informed that as the state author-ities Monday opened the schools in Valley, the scorching heat witnessed in the schools with no arrangements of cooling gave tough time to little kids.Reports also informed that several students fainted due to the heat conditions prevailing in the valley and the school authorities remained perturbed due to the cri-ses.Parents across valley while slamming the state authorities over under-mining the prevailing heat conditions stating that the step taken by the school education

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Schools re-open,

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Qaiser Lone rebuts allegationsSrinagar, Aug 4 : The lo-cals of North Kashmir’s Sogam area Monday al-leged that the National Conference men are in-volved in the harassment of the inhabitants with the district administra-tion acting as the mute spectators.A delegation led by Haji Ghulam Hassan Wani hailing from Sogam area told KNS that some NC workers at the behest of the ruling party and with the support of district administration are in-volved in the harassment of the locals by setting ablaze the local shops without any fear of the consequences and have compelled the people to migrate from the area en-masse.He stated further that during different inci-dents the shops owned by

the locals were set ablaze by the ‘NC workers’ 10 different times but o ac-tion was taken on ground by the authorities despite registration of the cases against them at the local police stations.He added that later when the shop owners tried to reconstruct the shops, the NC men again approached them and forcefully dismantled the structures that were raised after the fire.Wani, a local shop owner stated that when he tried to re construct the shop he was warned of the dire consequences by the men of Qaisar Jamsheed Lone and during the wee hours, the shop was again dismantled.He stated that he several times approached the dis-trict authorities but no action was taken against the involved persons and those men move freely in the area- terrorizing lo-cals and harassing

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Sogam residents accuse NC workers of enforced

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Srinagar, Aug 4 : The law department in the civil secretariat here has sent the proposal for commencement of 10 days summer session in the legislative assembly, likely being started from August 25 to September 5.Sources privy to this de-velopment told KNS that the government is likely to highlight its past per-formance of five years and that the 10 days ses-sion will be the last one of present coalition govern-ment as sources have con-firmed that election noti-fication shall be issued on September 15.The law minister Mir Saif-ullah when contact-ed by KNS confirmed that the proposal for the start-ing of the summer session of the legislative assem-bly here has been sent to the government for the fi-

nal nod and if the approv-al is granted, the session shall be of 10 days of du-ration and will start from August 25 to September 5.Sources have told KNS that during the coming session, the government will strive to put the ‘remarkable’ measures taken by it during the past, before the masses and shall also apprise the house about the vital steps taken by the coali-tion for the people of the state.Reports informed further that the opposition has also geared up to assail the state government and to assail it over what it terms the ‘anti people’ measures. Several meet-ing of the opposition par-ties have taken place to corner the government and not to allow

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Last session of present Assembly

from August 25Election notification likely on September 15

Srinagar, Aug 4: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday said that upgradation of medicare facilities and modernization of government health institutions particularly in rural areas has remained focused area in the policy planning of his government. He said health sec-tor has been flagged as one of the most important sectors, as such, received concentrated attention for improvement, expansion and consolidation during the last over five and a half years.The Chief Minister today inaugu-rated Rs. 3 crore CT Scan and oth-er modern facilities at Baramulla District Hospital. The Minister for Health and Medical Educa-tion, Taj Mohi-ud-Din was present

on the occasion.The Chief Minister said that CT Scans have been also provided for Handwara, Kulgam and Anant-nag Hospitals to ensure modern health care facilities to the peo-ple. He said this initiative will help to reduce unnecessary refer-rals to tertiary hospitals and save the precious time to diagnose the ailment and provide prompt treat-ment.Omar Abdullah said that there is a proposal to provide CT Scans to all District and other important hospitals where this facility is not presently available. He said the government has also provided lat-est equipments like

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Inaugurates CT Scan at Baramulla

Health sector development a focused area: CM

Another captured in north Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 4: A wild bear was shot dead by army in Handwara area of Kupwara district of north Kashmir af-ter the wild animal attacked and injured several people during the past two weeks.Official sources told GNS that late last night army’s 21 RR spotted the wild bear near Tompura village, the bear had also attacked the army squad. “The army men immediately fired upon the bear and killed him instant-ly”.A senior wild Life official while confirming the killing of bear said that the animal had turned man- eater and had injured many humans in the recent past besides kill-ing dozens of livestock.The residents said that bears were posing threat to them and their livestock.The locals in the area finally sighed of relief when army killed the bear, who had at-tacked and injured several people.“Children were scared to venture out of homes as man-eater was on the prowl

in village. We are thankful to army men who killed the animal. The animal was in-creasingly posing dangers to human lives and livestock,” said a local resident.However, the villagers al-leged that there are several more bears and leopards, who have created havoc.Demanding similar action, the villagers said these bears and leopards often infiltrate into villages near forest and attack people, particularly children and women.Residents of many other villages including Kandi, Pazalpora, Balipora, Vil-gam, Dardpora, Bakiakar and Wadipora said that they were reeling under intense scare of wild animals. They said that the leopards and bears had killed dozens of livestock and were posing threat to humans.Meanwhile, police team on Sunday captured a wild bear from Balipora area of Pazal-pora village in Handwara.A police official told GNS that locals of the area in-formed police Vilgam after they spotted a wild bear wan-dering in the village.The po-lice team was immediately

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Man-eater shot dead by army

Srinagar, Aug 4: Highlighting the importance of effective monitoring and supervision for better traffic management and road safety in the State, the Director General of Police (DGP), K. Rajendra Kumar Monday said that in view of the growing population and ever increasing flow of vehicular traffic, responsibilities of the traffic police have doubled and they have to mould themselves as per the demand of the time.Rajendra was addressing a meeting of traffic police offi-cers at Traffic Headquarters here today. The meeting was convened to review the traffic management and improve-ment in traffic regulation in the State. He said that during the recent past, flow of surface traffic has been on alarming rise which has doubled the re-sponsibilities of traffic police to regulate the traffic effective-ly. Traffic management has be-come a daunting task all over the country, especially in the cities and improvement with adoption of latest equipments and gadgets has become imper-

ative, said Rajendra.The DGP said that awareness among road users about road safety and traffic rules needs to be given utmost importance besides seeking cooperation of people in bringing improve-ment in traffic management and penalizing the violators.

He said that all stakeholders need to be taken into con-fidence in order to achieve desired results. Print and electronic media has also a piv-otal role in creating awareness among the people.Stressing for joint efforts to curb traffic violations Rajen-dra said that regular

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Asks for donations rather than solidarity

marches’Riyadh, August 4: A fatwa has been issued against pro-Gaza march-es by a Saudi cleric who says that demonstrations in solidarity with Pales-tinians “are just useless demagogic actions.”The fatwa was issued by Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and General Pres-ident for Scientific Re-searches and Fatwa, Ab-dul Aziz Al Ash-Sheikh. This comes at a time after which several demonstrations have been organized in Arab and non-Arabs countries alike in solidarity with the Gaza Strip. These demonstrations have taken place since the Zi-onist aggression on Pal-estinians starting, July 8. According to Al Ghad-eer TV, Saudi Arabia’s

Grand Mufti said that the pro-Gaza demonstra-tions “are just useless demagogic actions, that won’t help Palestinians.” “Demagoguery does not work. It is just an exag-geration,” he added. The Saudi Grand Mufti called upon Saudi Ara-bia’s citizens to donate money as humanitarian aid to Palestinians, rath-er than mobilizing in solidarity marches. The Grand Mufti hailed the Saudi Arabian King’s donation to the victims of the Israeli aggression on Gaza, and urged Saudi citizens to do the same. After a long silence on the Israeli aerial, naval and ground attacks on Gaza since July 8, last week King Abdullah is-sued a directive to donate SR100 million ($53.3 mil-lion) to the Palestinian Health Ministry. Abdul Aziz Al Ash-Sheikh

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Saudi cleric issues fatwa‘Demagogic actions, won’t

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Effective monitoring and supervision imperative for

better traffic management: DGP

Srinagar, Aug 4 : Two residential hous-es were damaged in two different fire incidents, last evening.Fire broke out in the residential house of Ghulam Mohammad Mir son of Ghulam Ahmad Mir resident of Khu-mriyal, Kupwara resulting in partial damage to the house. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire ten-ders and police.In another fire incident, fire broke out in the residential house of Jahangir Ahmed Dar son of Ghulam Moham-mad Dar resident of Gandwani, in the jurisdiction of Police Station D H Pora, Anantnag. In this incident

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that by this evening, the goods would be handed over to principal. “Besides, I will request concerned au-thorities in state government to help you in improve-ment and development as I myself witnessed the dam-age inflicted by the fire.”He hailed the school authorities and principal for ‘providing quality education’ to the students. “Ten days ago, when I came to Badampura camp, I was told that the principal and other school management is trying their best to provide you with quality educa-tion and care,” he said. The GOC expressed happiness after seeing the smiling faces of students. “I hope the school administration would try to normalize the sit-uation.”He told reporters after addressing students that he came to see what had happened and what the damage is.Meanwhile, the school’s Principal Sheikh Gayas-ud-Din said that the students had joined the school yes-terday after Eid holidays and at around 8:15 when students were having dinner some smoke was seen coming out of the hostel building and in no time huge flames of fire appeared.He said: “though school staff tried to douse the fire but they failed to do so. Soon after the fire tenders were called,” adding: “nearly one done fire tenders from Ganderbal and Bandipora were on job to control the fire.”He said that the books, clothes of about 6o students suffer damage. “The cause of fire is yet to be known and we have asked for the investigation into the inci-dent its cause,” he added.Besides senior army officials, the Additional Super-intendent of Police Ganderbal, Paramveer Singh, was accompanying the GOC. (GNS)

“The results of the Lok Sabha polls have made it am-ply clear that the people of the State have come togeth-er with their powerful voice and have expressed their will unambiguously. They have affirmed our course. They have told us to move forward,” he said and add-ed that the upcoming Assembly elections offer a great opportunity for consolidating this movement for change so that PDP could accomplish its unfinished agenda of ushering J&K into an era of lasting peace, durable stability and inclusive prosperity. Term-ing the NC-Congress coalition regime as the darkest era of governance in the State, Sayeed said J&K has been pushed into a virtual morass during the past six years due to administrative ineptitude and lack of po-litical understanding. “There is chaos and anarchy all around with every section of the society having suffered immensely during the past six years of mis-governance,” he said and added it was ironic that this government which enjoyed unprecedented support from stakeholders in power had failed to secure a sin-gle benefit for the people of the state while it did ev-erything to reverse the atmosphere of positivity that the PDP led government had been able to generate in a brief period.Sayeed said on the other hand PDP during its brief tenure in the government between 2002 and 2005 scripted a new chapter of peace and development in the state and the party not only revived people’s trust in the democratic institutions, but set an example of honesty and transparency in the governance system while facilitating Kashmir resolution process both on internal and external fronts.Sayeed expressed the hope that armed with a clear mandate, the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre would revive the peace and resolution process not only within Kashmir but with Pakistan as well to ensure durable peace and stability in the South Asian region. “I am optimistic that the new government at the Centre will pick up and carry forward the reso-lution process both on internal and external fronts which was pioneered by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003 and taken onward by Dr Manmohan Singh,” he said and added; “I hope the new government, under the leadership of Modi, will take tangible measures, by involving all the stakeholders, to address the causes of alienation and trust deficit in Kashmir and work towards finding a long-lasting solution to the prob-lem plaguing the region for the past more than six decades.He said while PDP would continue to act as a facili-tator for resolving the Kashmir issue and the issues confronting Jammu and Kashmir, the party would carry forward its agenda of political resolution, eco-nomic development, good governance, justice and merit, foundations for which it had laid in its first brief tenure in 2002.“We hope people would judge us on our performance during our brief stint in the government, in opposi-tion and on the basis of our political, economic and developmental agenda and give us a clear mandate in the Assembly elections,” he added our voice will be heard with respect and reason not only in New Delhi but all across the country and beyond if PDP is given a clear mandate. Adv Javaid Ah Sheikh ZP Anantnag, Adv. Javid Ahamad Sathu, Town President, Ghulam Ahamad Thakur,Imran Amin Shah. (KNS)

department vindicates the little care being shown by the helmsmen about the little kids.“This is bizarre and outrageous that the situation has turned this much turbulent and the authorities didn’t pay any heed to end the crises. Ether the government should have the proper arrangement in the schools and if they don’t have the same, the heath of kids must be taken into consideration before making any announcement public,” said Mohammad Shafi Lone, a Srinagar resident.Several other parents maintained that if any mis-shapen happens with their wards, the responsibility will go to the state government as they didn’t think about the heat conditions and compelled the students to beat the scorching heat.“The decisions the state authorities take is anarchic. They don’t see the conditions on ground. They sit in the air conditioned offices and take decision of open-ing of the schools, caring little what it means to re-main in the intense heat conditions,” said Mukhtar Ahmad, parents who kid studies in 1st standard at a private institution. However, the state authorities when contacted main-tained that the syllabus of the kids is yet incomplete and if the vacations continue it would have direct ef-fect upon the academic session.But parents contest the claim of school education de-partment, stating that the health of their children is most important and hence comes first. “They cannot

take our children for a ride. They have to take appro-priate step,” parents said. (KNS)

Laparoscope, Cardiograph Machine, Doppler, etc in various hospitals so that people can avail the best health facilities in the government hospitals. He said Primary Health Centres and District Hospitals are be-ing upgraded and improved with modern health care facilities so that people get latest medicare at their doorsteps.The Chief Minister said that attention is also being paid to provide qualified doctors and para-medix to the hospitals across the State. He said under NHRM posting of doctors in rural hospitals has received a considerable fillip. He said that a new medical college in Baramulla will further upgrade and expand mod-ern health facilities in the district.It may be mentioned here that during the last more than five and a half years about 200 health institu-tions of various categories have been either opened or strengthened in the State besides completion of 200-beeded two new Maternity Hospitals, nine major hospital projects including Super Speciality Hospi-tal Jammu. Also 48 new Primary Health Centres, 11 District Mobile Medical Units, 200-bedded Paediatric Unit at SMGS Hospital Jammu, 200-bedded Addition-al Block in Lel Ded Hospital Srinagar, 50-bedded Ad-ditional Emergency Block at GMC Jammu, Oncology Block in GMC Srinagar, Psychiatric Centre in Jam-mu, Operation Theatres at Bones and Joint Hospital Srinagar, Additional Blocks in JLNM Hospital Rain-awari besides installation of latest medical gadgets in all the hospitals.As many as 15 hospital projects were also completed and commissioned in this period which include Dis-trict Hospitals at Kathua, Poonch, Gandhi Nagar, Sar-wal, Baramulla, Rainawari, Rajouri, Kishtwar, Unani Hospital Srinagar, Emergency Hospital Qazigund, Accident Hospital Vijapur, Emergency Hospital Ka-tra, Hospitals at Beerwa, Tral, Kokernag, Pampore, Zainapora, Yaripora, Pulwama, Khansahib, Bani and Langate. Seven CT Scans have been installed at SMGS Jammu, District Hospital Udhampur, Rajouri, Kath-ua, Gandhi Nagar, Leh, Kargil. 6 Dialysis Machines and Digital X-ray Machines have been installed SMGS Jammu, Liver and Kidney transplantation units es-tablished in SKIMS besides upgrading Children Hos-pital Srinagar. (KNS)

it to highlight any of the steps that it claims to be pro-people.Experts believe that the coming session would be sub-tle in nature as the same would have a direct Impact upon the political parties of the state. Experts claim that during the session, a serious ruckus would be witnessed as all the political parties will try their utmost to present a better picture before the people, keeping in view the upcoming elections. (KNS)

the area.Wani maintained that action must be taken by the state authorities on ground so that a befitting reply is given to the ‘anarchic’ elements of the north Kashmir’s Sogam. He stated that the government must prioritize its efforts to put lid over the growing cries in the area.When contacted, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone rebutted al-legations terming them frivolous. “I have nothing to do with this matter. It is the people of the area who identified some land being illegally encroached upon and the district administration acted on the request of local people.”Meanwhile, divisional commissioner Kashmir has directed the deputy commissioner Kupwara to take immediate action in the matter under law. (KNS)

rushed to the area and chased the bear after which the animal ran towards the Nallah where it got stuck. “The police team after about four hours of wait man-aged to capture the bear”, he said. The animal has been later handed over to the wildlife department.The locals of the area hailed the police action after they capture the wild bear.The man-wild animal conflict has witnessed an in-crease in the Kashmir valley during the past few years. The numbers of such conflicts are on increase with every passing day, sources said.More than 30 wild animals were killed in retaliation by villagers and wildlife officials in the Kashmir val-ley during the past three years.About 100 people have also lost their lives and several hundred were injured in these conflicts during the pe-riod in the state. (GNS)

is not the only Saudi Mufti to say solidarity demon-strations with Gaza is “haram.” Earlier this week, another prominent Saudi Arabian cleric, Saleh Al-Lu-haidan described the pro-Palestine marches as “dem-agogic denouncements.” Sheikh Saleh Al-Luhaidan who is a Member of the Council of Senior Scholars said that these marches lead to “acts of chaos and sab-otage.” Al-Luhaidan said that even if these marches don’t lead to chaos and sabotage; they keep people away from being close to God. Instead, Sheikh Saleh Al-Lu-haidan urged Saudi citizens to pray for Palestinians in Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, The Muslim community all across globe have decided to hold demonstrations of soli-darity with the Palestinian people. The demonstra-tions according to reports will be peaceful, and will be aimed at conveying the voice of the Muslims to the respective governments, to put pressure on them to stop the massacres of the children of the Palestinian people. These demonstrations according to Muslim bodies all across globe will play a great role and be very effective in conveying the views of the Muslims to the politicians, to put pressure on the Zionist gov-ernment to put a stop to the massacres of the children in Palestine. (CNS)

checking of valid documents including fitness of ve-hicles, route permits and adherence to traffic signals, speed limits etc should be ensured besides patrolling by the traffic personnel along with the other stake-holders would certainly help curb traffic violations and reduce consequent accidents. The meeting discussed various issues related to the improvement in traffic regulations in the State. The

meeting was informed that various efforts have been taken to ensure road safety and traffic regulation ef-fectively. Traffic signal lights have proved effective in traffic management in the cities of Jammu and Srinagar and people have adopted the system very quickly which is encouraging for the department. Traffic inceptor vehicles are also proving successful in checking visible offences and accidents.Emphasising upon the officers, Rajendra asked for greater dedication and coordination with other field agencies. He said that in view of the enlarged respon-sibilities Traffic Wing has limited manpower and resources adding that services of SPOs are being uti-lized to overcome the deficiency in this regard. He said that SPOs are being imparted basic training in traffic management to cater to the requirements aris-ing day-by-day. He said PHQ would always provide active support to the Traffic Wing in strengthening its resources and manpower.The DGP informed the meeting that PHQ is aware of the problems faced by the personnel performing their duties on the roads, exposed to extreme weather con-ditions. He asked to prepare a comprehensive plan for providing necessary shelter and other related infrastructure for the personnel at different places. He said that besides other things all possible welfare measures would be adopted to ease the difficulties of the personnel performing duties in different areas of the State.Earlier, IGP (Traffic), Muneer Ahmed Khan gave a detailed power point presentation about the function-ing of traffic police. He said that effective enforce-ment work for improvement in traffic management has been taken and the system has been giving rich dividends so far as minimising the accidents in vul-nerable areas. He said that regular awareness camps are being organized to bring awareness among the masses about road safety and inculcate a sense of traffic discipline among the road users.During his power point presentation, the IGP said that coordination among different agencies and de-partments could help in avoiding road accidents. He said that good road geometry, adherence to traffic rules and removal of road blockades could make the roads safer. He said that various measures have been taken by the traffic police to regulate the surface traf-fic efficiently. The working of the wing has been di-vided into different units including rural, urban and national highway. For effective domination of NHW day/night patrolling is being conducted and patrol vehicles utilized to minimise road accidents. Nation-al Highway has been divided into several sectors to ensure effective and quick response in the times of traffic jams and accidents, he added.Among others, the meeting was attended by IsGP, Jagjit Kumar and Shafakat Ali Watali, SSP Traffic, Hassib-u-Rehman, SSP NHW, Dr. Mohammad Haseeb Mugal, SSP Traffic (Rural), Javid Ahmed Koul, SO to IGP Traffic, Faisal Ahmed Quershi and other police officers. (GNS)

Jahangir Ahmad got injured and the house was par-tially damaged. Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and police. The injured was shifted to hospital for treatment. Police has regis-tered a case in this regard. (KNS)

The residents of the area told GNS that wid animals had created a reign of terror in the area.“The wild animals are also on prowl at the adjoin-ing villages wherein the people fear to venture out of their homes during the dusk,” the inhabitants of these areas said. (GNS)

Water borne disease breaks out in Central,

South KashmirBudgam/Tral, August 4: Water borne diseases have broken out in many villages in Central Kash-mir’s Budgam South Kashmir’s Tral town, leaving dozens of people sick and scores suffering from jaundice and fever. The local residents of Chhoon village of Budgam district alleged that they are forced to drink highly contaminat-ed water supplied to their homes by pipes. “The wa-ter that is being supplied to us is unhygienic and is not going through any kind of filtration process at the nearby filtration plant,” locals told CNS.The locals alleged that there has been so many incident in the past too in which whole village felt sick. “The water has foul smell and at times insects are visible in it.

Within just few days, more than 50 people have been severely infected,” they said. Reports said that at least 50 patients have been shifted to district hospital Budgam while in Chhoon village tents have been erected to treat the patients. Chief Medical Officer Budgam, Dr Mehmooda Kar told CNS that at least 46 patients have been shifted to Budgam hospi-tal while a special team of doctors are treating the patients. She however said that there is nothing to panic as such incidents have occurred in the past as well. Meanwhile, wa-ter borne disease has also broken out in Satura vil-lage of south kashmir’s Tral town due to use of contaminated drinking water. (CNS)

Sopore, August 4: Local residents of Tarzoo area of Sopore town in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district Monday alleged that Army have been imposing night curfew in the area due to which people face lot of hard ships while farmers are unable to visit their or-chards and paddy fields. A delegation from Tar-zoo area told CNS that they are suffering im-mensely due to the high handedness of Army per-sonnel from 52 RR. “A few days back the Army used public address sys-tem directing people not to venture out from their houses from 8 in the eve-ning till 4 in the morn-ing,” one of the members of the delegation said adding that they are feel-ing scared and unsafe. SP Sopore Abdul Qa-yoom told CNS that people should bring the matter into the notice of police and civil ad-

ministration while SDM Sopore Khurshid Ahmed told CNS that youth should refrain from stone-pelting as such in-cidents force Army to take such steps. Sarpanch Tarzoo, Fayaz Ahmed however told CNS that Army have restricted the night movement of the peo-ple because groups of youth every evening attack army vehicles with stones. “Army directed youth not to assemble on roads in groups during evening hours and for this pur-pose they used public address system,” he said adding that some unknown youth fre-quently pelt stones on Army vehicles in the area and as a precaution-ary measure army has re-stricted the movement of the people on roads. An Army official said that he would look into the matter. (CNS)

Army ‘restricts’ night movement of people after

stone-pelting incidents

Baramulla, August 4: Without giving any re-ply to show cause notice, Fazal Mehmood Beigh, the brother of Member Parliament and senior Peoples Democratic Par-ty leader Monday decid-ed to quit the party. In a press briefing Fazal ac-cused PDP leadership of sidelining the dedicated workers and said that black sheep present in the party are taking deci-sions at Gupkar without assessing the ground sit-uation. Pertinently, PDP had issued a show cause no-tice to Fazal Mehmood Baig of Baramulla where-in he was asked to clear his position within seven

days for taking decision to contest as an indepen-dent candidate against the party's nominated candidate from San-grama. Fazal Mehmood Beigh according to CNS told reporters that PDP has been hijacked by few in-fluential and wealthy peo-ple under whose influence party leadership is taking all the decisions. “This party has sidelined all those leaders and workers who put their sweat and blood to make the party strong from past decade,” he said adding that he will contest as an inde-pendent candidate from Sangrama constituency. (CNS)

Fissures appear in PDPBeigh’s brother revolts Baramulla, August 4, CNS:

A 23 year old youth lost his life after hospital am-bulance hit him near Bali-haran Pattan area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla dis-trict. Police sources told CNS that an ambulance from District Hospital Kupwara was on its way from Sri-nagar to Kupwara when near Baliharan Pattan it hit a motorcycle (JK04A-0349) that was driven by a 23 year old youth Muhammad Suliman son of Muhammad Qasim resident of Devar Pattan. Police said that the youth died on spot. “We have arrested the err-ing ambulance driver Abdul Majid Wani and a case under section 279 and 304 of RPC has been registered against him,” police said. (CNS)

Ambulance driver arrested for killing a youth

Stop purchasing Neomin plus Bolus drug: Controller to general publicSrinagar, Aug 4: (GNS) Con-troller Drugs and Food Con-trol Organization Srinagar has today issued a notice for the information of the public in general and the stakeholders to discontinue usage/stop sale of Neomin plus Bolus drug samples manufactured by M/s Minil Laboratories Pvt Ltd, 26, Industrial Estate, Digiana, Jammu.The controller according to a statement issued to GNS said that the dealers who are in possession of any stocks of the said drugs shall inform the local drug authorities along with procurement details to help the department for ef-fecting product recall.

Drug Alert notice issued

After Naredra Modi visit, Nepal asks for more FDI, market access to bridge trade gap with India

Nepal today asked In-dia to increase foreign direct investment, relax non-trade measures and allow greater market ac-cess for its products to bridge widening trade deficit.Nepal "suggested mea-sures to address this deficit through in-creased Indian FDI, relaxation of non-tariff measures including SPS standards for agro prod-ucts, support in product development, relaxation of Rules of Origin re-quirement for duty free access of Nepalese prod-ucts, and mutual recog-nition of standards, con-formity assessment and accreditation," a joint statement said. The statement was issued at the end of Prime Minis-ter Narendra Modi's first visit to

Nepal.In 2013-14, while India export to Ne-pal aggregated at USD 3.58 billion,

the imports were only USD 526 million leading to trade deficit of about USD 3 billion. The Nep-alese side has requested India to remove the countervailing duty on its products including ready-made garments, copper, brass utensils, Kattha and others. It has also sought removal of "Quantitative Restrictions on the four Nepalese export prod-ucts--Vegetable fats, copper products, Acrylic Yarn and Zinc Oxide."Meanwhile, India assured the Himalayan nation to consider requests. "The Indian side also reiterated that problem of trade deficit could be best bridged by development of hydropower in Nepal and export of surplus power to India," it said. Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Nepal in 17

years and the focus of the visit was on 4Cs- cooperation, connectivity, culture, constitution.

Daily ZABARWAN TIMES NEWS SRINAGAR | TUESDAY 05. 08 .2014

State contemplating installing GPS in

commercial Vehicles: RamzanSRINAGR, AUGUST 04: Gov-

ernment is contemplating to in-stall Global Positioning System (GPS) in all types of commercial vehicles in the State to check violations like overloading, over-speeding, and plying against route permits etc.

This was disclosed in a review meeting of Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution and Transport Departments chaired by Minister for CA&PD and Transport, Ch. Mo-hammad Ramzan here today.

The Minister said that the ini-tiative aims to ensure security and safety of passengers and is being

introduced in the State shortly for which all the commercial vehicles will have to install GPS in their ve-hicles. He said in this connection control unit is being setup in capi-tal cities of Srinagar and Jammu which would be monitored regular-ly to get the desired results.

The meeting was informed that Motor Vehicle Department has re-alized an amount of Rs. 54.72 crore as registration fee, fine, challan, etc during the year 2013-14.

The meeting was informed that High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) have been installed in 04 lakh vehicles in the State since 2012 besides process of fixing of such plates in remaining 07 lakh vehicles is on. The meeting was informed that presently plates are being fixed in 2012, 2013 and 2014 series vehicles. However, no fit-ness certificate is being issued to those commercial vehicles which

have not fitted HSRP so far, the meeting was informed.

The meeting was further in-formed that 850 of different types of vehicles with age of 25 years have been declared condemned. It was also informed in the meet-ing that 3800 applications for Let-ter of Authority (LA) have been received by the concerned depart-ment out of which 850 have been issued.The meeting was further informed that Government is con-templating to provide smart cards instead of present paper licence to the drivers. The Smart Card would be fixed with a chip which will contain all necessary records pertaining to both the vehicle and the driver.The Minister directed the RTOs and ARTOs to ensure that fare meters are installed in every Auto-Rikshaw and it is func-tional so that the passengers are not being overcharged.

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: In connection with the celebration of Independence Day-2014 in Sri-nagar district, District Develop-ment Commissioner, Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Shah chaired a meeting of all concerned District Officers. The arrangements of the forth coming Independence Day were discussed threadbare in the meeting.The meeting decided to organize main function in Bakshi Stadium Srinagar where the chief guest will unfurl the tricolor and take salute of the march past con-tingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, For-est Protection Force, CRPF and school children of various educa-tional institutions.

The meeting disclosed that the departments of Education, In-formation and Youth Services & Sports will jointly arrange cultur-al programmes of different nature on the occasion.

The District Development Commissioner stressed upon all the officers to put in the place the arrangements well in time for the smooth celebration of Indepen-dence Day, besides District Offi-cers, Executive Engineers of PHE and Electric, Additional District Development Commissioner, Ad-ditional Deputy Commissioner, Joint Director Information, Kash-mir, Deputy Director Fire and emergency Services, SP Srinagar, SP Security and Chief Education Officer and were also present in the meeting.Meanwhile, the Dis-trict Development Commissioner, Bandipora, Dr. Shah Faisal today convened and presided a meeting of officers of various departments to review the arrangements of I-Day 2014.It was told that the main function will be started at District Headquarter Bandipora with the Shania Wadan. The chief guest

will unfurl the National flag and take salute of the march past pre-sented by the contingents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, CRPF, Fire & Emer-gency Services, NCC and school children of various educational institutions of the district.

On this occasion, different cultural programmes will also be presented by the Artists of Infor-mation, Cultural Academy and Education departments.

The District Development Commissioner stressed upon the officers to keep coordination for successful function and di-rected the concerned authorities to cleanliness, transportation, drinking water and uninterrupt-ed power supply on the occasion.

Among others, Additional District Commissioner, besides officers from civil administra-tion, Police, army and security forces attended the meeting.

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04 – Various deputations and individuals including Parliament Members and Legislators called on Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah here on Monday and discussed various issues relat-ing to their concerns.

A deputation of Transporters in its meeting with the Chief Minister brought to his notice various issues relating to their welfare and the strengthening of transport sector in the State.

A deputation of Field Doctors Association in its meeting with the Chief Minister discussed matters pertaining to their services, promotions, transfers, perks, etc. They also discussed issues relating to the functioning of the hospitals and delivery of services to the patients.

A deputation of DDR (Forest) Trained Gradu-ates during their meeting with the Chief Minister demanded their appointment in the government ser-vice.

The Chief Minister gave patient hearing to the deputations and said that the genuine demands would be given due consideration.

Reviews functioning of CA&PD, Transport Departments

I-Day arrangements reviewed at Srinagar, Bandipora

Deputations call on CMTransporters, Doctors, Forest

Graduates presented memoranda of demands

Going to estab-lish compliant redressal cells

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: The Department of Excise in Collaboration with Narcotics Central Bureau, Crime Branch Kashmir, Police and Rev-enue Departments today launched an intensified drive for Bhung destruc-tion in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

The drive was started from Dupatyar village of Bejbehara Tehsil in South Kashmir and Bhung on 40 kanals of the land was de-stroyed on the first day. As per preliminary reports and surveys conducted

over a thousand kanals of agricultural, orchid and non-agricultural land is under illegal cultivation of hemp in the valley during the current Kharief sea-son.The Commissioner of Excise, Mr. Zaffer Ahmad Bhat who took the charge recently held a meeting with officers of the Excise Department and directed them to go for mass destruc-tion of Bhung and other nar-cotic plant cultivations. Fol-lowing this the Department framed a well evolved and multi pronged strategy for Bhung destruction which took of formally today. He asked the officers and offi-cials of the department to in-tensify their efforts for mak-ing the state especially the

valley Bhung and narcotic free. He also directed for establishment of complaint cells at Srinagar and Jam-mu and also sub-complaint cells at district levels.The Excise Commissioner has appealed the people to pro-vide the cooperation to the Excise Department in its ef-forts for Bhung destruction and curbing the menace of smuggling, stocking, sale and use of illicit liquor, nar-cotics, intoxicating drugs. He expressed satisfaction over the response and cooperation extended by the people for the purpose and assured that Depart-ment shall be taking im-mediate cognizance of the complaints and redressing these expeditiously.

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: Chief Sec-retary, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, Monday chaired the periodic meeting of the Committee of Secretaries (COS) and reviewed overall administrative functioning besides progress of various departmental initiatives.Chief Secre-tary received brief regarding the per-formance report of departments viz-a viz- achievements registered by the departments towards their set Annual Targets for the year 2013-14 as per their RFD. He also reviewed status of RFD 2014-15. While reviewing the progress of SMS based monitoring mechanism put in place for ongoing projects in PWD, PHE, I&FC and PDD, Mr Khandey asked the PHE and PWD departments to expe-

dite the process and ensure SMS based monitoring of all works.Chief Secretary also reviewed the progress achieved in metering of all Government establish-ments. He asked the PDD to seek a list of unmetered offices from the respective HODs of each department with direc-tions to complete the installation pro-cess at the earliest.The Chief Secretary also reviewed the progress of various other administrative matters pertaining to filling of vacant posts, departmental enquires etc.The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner Industries and Commerce, Mr. Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, Principal Secretary Planning and Development, Mr. B. R. Sharma, Princi-pal Secretary to Chief Minister.

Excise Department launches Bhung destruction

Committee of secretaries (COS) meetingCS reviews departmental

performances

`SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: The Department of Rakhs & Farms has realized revenue worth Rs. 84 lakh against the set target of Rs. 80 lakh during the last fiscal.

This was revealed in a meeting held here today to review the functioning of the department under the Chairmanship of Minister for Agriculture Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir.The meeting was informed that the Rakhs & Farms department having a Geographical area of 6048 hectares in entire Valley, of which 942 hectares had al-ready been transferred to different departments from time to time for their utilization. The rest 5106 hectares land of Rakh & Farms is spread in 74 villages of seven district of Valley is in the possession of 5680 cultivators commonly known as Kamas from whom 1/4th agricul-ture produce has been recovering since inception, the meeting was informed Later, Executive Councillor, LA-HDC, Kargil Asgar Ali Karbalai also called on the Min-ister and projected some demands relating to promotion of agriculture sector in Kargil District.The Minister assured him that his demand would be looked into and redressed on priority.Among others, Commissioner Secretary, Agriculture Production Dr. Asgar Samoon, Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, Director, Rakhs & Farms, Special Secretary.

Rakhs & Farms Department realizes Rs.84 lakh revenue

during last fiscal: Mir

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 04: Highlighting the importance of effective monitoring and super-vision for better traffic manage-ment and road safety in the State, the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar Monday said that in view of the growing population and ever in-creasing flow of vehicular traffic, responsibilities of the traffic po-lice have doubled and they have to mould themselves as per the demand of the time.

Mr. Rajendra was ad-dressing a meeting of traffic po-lice officers at Traffic Headquar-ters here today. The meeting was convened to review the traffic management and improvement in traffic regulation in the State. He said that during the recent past, flow of surface traffic has been on alarming rise which has doubled the responsibilities of traffic police to regulate the traf-fic effectively. Traffic manage-ment has become a daunting task all over the country, especially in the cities and improvement with adoption of latest equipments and gadgets has become impera-tive, said Mr. Rajendra.

The DGP said that aware-ness among road users about road safety and traffic rules needs to be given utmost importance besides seeking cooperation of people in bringing improvement in traffic management and pe-nalizing the violators. He said that all stakeholders need to be taken into confidence in order to achieve desired results. Print and electronic media has also a pivotal role in creating aware-ness among the people.

Stressing for joint ef-forts to curb traffic violations Mr. Rajendra said that regular checking of valid documents in-cluding fitness of vehicles, route permits and adherence to traffic signals, speed limits etc should be ensured besides patrolling by the traffic personnel along with the other stakeholders would certainly help curb traffic viola-tions and reduce consequent ac-cidents.

The meeting discussed various issues related to the im-provement in traffic regulations in the State.

The meeting was informed that various efforts have been

taken to ensure road safety and traffic regulation effectively. Traffic signal lights have proved effective in traffic management in the cities of Jammu and Sri-nagar and people have adopted the system very quickly which is encouraging for the department. Traffic inceptor vehicles are also proving successful in checking visible offences and accidents.

Emphasising upon the officers, Mr. Rajendra asked for greater dedication and coordina-tion with other field agencies. He said that in view of the enlarged responsibilities Traffic Wing has limited manpower and resources adding that services of SPOs are being utilized to overcome the de-ficiency in this regard.

He said that SPOs are being imparted basic training in traffic management to cater to the re-quirements arising day-by-day. He said PHQ would always pro-vide active support to the Traf-fic Wing in strengthening its re-sources and manpower.

The DGP informed the meeting that PHQ is aware of the problems faced by the personnel performing their duties on the

roads, exposed to extreme weath-er conditions. He asked to pre-pare a comprehensive plan for providing necessary shelter and other related infrastructure for the personnel at different places. He said that besides other things all possible welfare measures would be adopted to ease the diffi-culties of the personnel perform-ing duties in different areas of the State.

Earlier, IGP (Traffic), Mr. Muneer Ahmed Khan gave a detailed power point presenta-tion about the functioning of traf-fic police.

He said that effective enforce-ment work for improvement in traffic management has been taken and the system has been giving rich dividends so far as minimising the accidents in vul-nerable areas.

He said that regular aware-ness camps are being organized to bring awareness among the masses about road safety and inculcate a sense of traffic disci-pline among the road users.

During his power point presentation, the IGP said that coordination among different

agencies and departments could help in avoiding road accidents. He said that good road geometry, adherence to traffic rules and removal of road blockades could make the roads safer.

He said that various measures have been taken by the traffic po-lice to regulate the surface traffic efficiently.

The working of the wing has been divided into different units including rural, urban and na-tional highway.

For effective domination of NHW day/night patrolling is being conducted and patrol ve-hicles utilized to minimise road accidents. National Highway has been divided into several sectors to ensure effective and quick re-sponse in the times of traffic jams and accidents, he added.

Among others, the meet-ing was attended by IsGP, Mr. Jagjit Kumar and Mr. Shafakat Ali Watali, SSP Traffic, Mr. Has-sib-u-Rehman, SSP NHW, Dr. Mohammad Haseeb Mugal, SSP Traffic (Rural), Mr. Javid Ahmed Koul, SO to IGP Traffic, Mr. Fais-al Ahmed Quershi and other po-lice officers.

Effective monitoring and supervision imperative for better traffic management: DGP

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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Save water-bodies, Save life

“To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.”

Quote of the day

George MacDonald

Pollution of different kinds has caused maximum damage to the world ecolo-gy and the present

global warming which has created a panic like situa-tion in the universe is one of the repercussions of un-ending holocaust of this pol-lution. Noise pollution, air pollution, dust pollution, water pollution and indus-trial pollution have made the life of the human-beings almost impossible. Our soul freshening air has become so poisonous that whenever we breathe, we inhale hun-dreds of life threatening par-ticles. Only a few years back, no body in Kashmir Valley would dream of filtered wa-ter supplied through taps. People used to fetch fresh water from streams, nal-lahs, brooks and springs as they were so fresh that there was no need to treat the wa-ter scientifically and then consume it. Not only this, the farmers working in the fields used to drink the same water which was meant for irrigating their fields. A bath in the fresh water would re-fresh the body and relieve it of all the fatigue, Now look at our water- bodies, they are being polluted and all the garbage of cities and villag-es specially in rural areas, is being thrown in them. See the famous spring of Koker-nag and witness how many tones of polythene bags and other garbage is dumped in its water. There is no civic sense and no realization and awareness. There is no ar-rangement for garbage dis-posal in rural areas, hence, whatever is the garbage it is thrown in the water-bodies of the villages. We are pol-luting our water and making it poisonous for ourselves and our coming genera-tions. Govt. is in slumber, at least the common people can wake up and save our water-bodies from this men-ace. It is not the question of one river, one brook or one spring, the garbage dump-ing in water-bodies is ram-pant every where.