Rs. 150 crores increase in NRHM budget for J&K

Srinagar, December 07:

Asking Congress Minster Nawang Rigzin Jora to dis-close names of legislators who sabotaged prestigious mega township project in Srinagar, National Confer-ence on Saturday said if Jo-ra’s allegations are based on truth, let him produce evidence for the same and disclose names of involved legislators.According to reports Min-ister of Housing and Ur-ban Development Nawang Rigzin Jora on Wednesday chairing a meeting here had said that some rul-ing National Conference legislators from Srinagar sabotaged the prestigious mega township project in Srinagar which was pio-neered by the then NC gov-ernment led by Dr Farooq Abdullah in 2002.Senior National confer-ence leader and Minster for Rural Development Ali Mohammad Sagar told KNS that if Rigzin Jora has leveled such allega-tions then he should also disclose the names of the

involved legislators.“If he has said so then it becomes his moral respon-sibility to make public the names of such legis-lators if he can’t disclose the names, then he should apologize for defaming the National conference, “he said.Meanwhile National con-ference provisional presi-dent Nasir Aslam Wani told KNS that if Jora has blamed the NC legislators for their involvement then he should straight away mention the names also.“I fail to understand that how could National con-ference legislators be in-volved in hurdling the proj-ect. Now when Jora has blamed so then he should come up with the names of involved legislators.Additional general secre-tary of National Confer-ence Dr Mustafa Kamal commenting on the same issue told KNS that the allegation is just a blame game and nothing else. “Congress minster should bear in mind that National

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Srinagar, December 07:

Keeping in view the re-ported restrictions by the authorities Huriyat Confer-ence (G) Saturday deferred its Srinagar rally that was scheduled to be held on De-cember 8.The Statement issued to KNS mentioned that the continuous confinement of Huriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani has made the amalgam to defer the sched-uled Srinagar rally. Condemning the restric-tions imposed on its Chair-man, Huriyat(G) has stated that it would announce the fresh dates of scheduled rallies once the senior sepa-ratist is released from the confinement.”The meet headed by Syed Ali Geelani held at the Huriyat head-quarters today discussed in detail the present situ-ation and the restrictions imposed on Bandipora, Tral and Srinagar rallies.”

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Corruption charges against Varsity officials

Files lingering from years

Srinagar, December 07:

At a time when former BOPEE Chairman Mushtaq Ahmad Peer who also headed the Centre of Computer Sciences in Kashmir University for years is grilled and nailed for his wrong doings, scores of teachers working in the varsity are demanding stern action against those teachers and officials who according to them are involved in various scandals. There is no denying the fact that the University authorities appointed various Committees against such teachers and officials at different times, but, unfortunately accord-ing to reports, these committees for one reason or the other failed in fix-ing the responsibility.Reliable sources told Srinagar

based News gathering agency CNS that at least half a dozen teachers including Wardens and former of-ficials of Kashmir University are facing corruption charges. A senior Professor of varsity wish-ing not to be named told CNS that “the former Registrar of Kashmir University Prof. Mehraj-ud-Din who is presently working as HOD Law in Central University was in-volved in an embezzlement worth crores of rupees. The said Profes-sor looted the public money in a big way. It was a serious issue and the case had been taken up by the Vigi-lance Organization of Kashmir,” he said adding that the concerned of-ficial utilized all his resources and was successful in shelving the case against him.The senior Professor further said that it would be appropriate if instead of Vigilance the Crime Branch would look into the matter.When contacted Prof. Mehraj-ud-Din told CNS that he can’t respond

to these allegations leveled against him by a Professor who wished not to be named. “My hands are clean and I have nothing to do with it. It is Vigilance Organization Kashmir which can give you the factual posi-tion,” he said.A top Vigilance official said that he is new to the Department and does not know whether case relating to particular person was lying with the VOK or not. Insiders in University said that an-other senior Professor Muhammad Yasin Shah who is also the Dean, Applied Science and Technology is also facing corruption charges. Reports revealed that Shah has grabbed a huge amount that was granted to the varsity by the Uni-versity Grants Commission (UGC). The department has constituted a Technical Committee to examine the alleged fraud. Director, SRC Prof. Muhammad Akbar Khuroo is also examining the case. When

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Srinagar, December 07:

Castigating Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for his re-marks on National Con-ference founder Sheikh Abdullah, NC Saturday hit back saying it does not suit to a religious clergy to indulge in the politics of share lies and deceit at the religious congregations and spit venom against the tall-est political leader of the State and the Political party of the masses for petty political benefits.A statement issued to KNS mentioned that the recently delivered speech of Mirwaiz at Kashmir’s grand mosque was politically motivated and that the lies spread against NC over the pe-riod of time have already

been rejected by people at several occasions, in-cluding one in 1983, when late Mirwaiz Molvi Mo-hammad Farooq rejected valuable offers from Mufti Sayed and instead put his weight behind Dr. Farooq Abdullah to

get through in the battle of honor and dignity for Kashmiris.The statement further mentioned that earlier in 1964, late Molvi Moham-mad Yusuf Shah was first to embrace the tallest po-litical figure of the State

at Islamabad Air port to help him as an aide in the dialogue for resolution of Kashmir issue. “The Mahajr-e-Milat, Molvi Sahib had pleaded for his return to the birth place, in reply to which, Sher-i- Kashmir had informed him that a letter had al-ready been sent to Pandit Nehru on that account.”The statement said that NC also reminded Molvi Umer Farooq that the party was first to support Islamabad mission of Hurriyat (M) in 2007, in an attempt to seek reso-lution of Kashmir imbro-glio. “Had that mission succeeded, our Party would have been first to come out to congratulate Umar Farooq and his as-sociates. That shows the

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Srinagar, December 07:

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), president, Mehboo-ba Mufti Saturday said the urge for change in gover-nance system is perceptible from Katua to Karnah and it could come only with a change in the government.Addressing public meeting at Tangdhar and workers meet in Teetwal in Karnah, she said the PDP considers peace between India and Pakistan as the foundation for resolution of the prob-lems of Jammu and Kash-mir, and it would carry forward the reconciliation efforts, if the people give it a decisive mandate in the coming Lok Sabah and as-sembly elections.Mehbooba said areas like

Karnah had suffered the most, after the indepen-dence, as a result of contin-ued hostility between India and Pakistan.The iron curtain of the Line of Control (LoC), guarded by two major armies of the world, had resulted in a siege around them and plac-es like Karnah, Teetwal, Uri, Poonch, Gurez had turned into dead ends, after historically en-joying the centrality of their location, she said and added that the shelling and firing across the LoC has made life there miserable.She said the cease-fire agreement between India

and Pakistan in 2003, had brought peace into the lives of people living in the border areas, and it was not restricted to cessation of hostility alone, but was perceived as the essential first step in building peace

and reconcili-ation, so that these artificial borders could ultimately be opened for trav-el and trade.“That is why the PDP dem-o n s t r a t e d

against the recent ceasefire violations, at a time when even the Chief Minister had also tried recommending ‘other options’. As any esca-lation would not only mean threat to lives and property

along the LoC, but it could have shattered the entire progress achieved in the LoC travel and trade and other Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), which we see as part of a grand vision, for virtual reunifi-cation of the state without changing the borders,” said Mehbooba.She said PDP during its brief tenure in the govern-ment played a pivotal role in getting India and Paki-stan close to each other and solid progress was vis-ible on making Kashmir a bridge between the two neighbours. But that whole process was reversed with the arrival of the present government.She said time has now come

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Kathua, December 07:

“It is our duty to remember and give honor to the martyrs besides carrying forward their mission and boosting spirit of nationalism among the people” said Union Health Minister Gh-ulam Nabi Azad while address-ing at a function organized in connection with commemora-tion of 15th Shaheedi Diwas here today to pay homage to the mar-tyrs of district Kathua.The Annual Shaheedi Diwas is being organized every year to commemorate the sacrifices made by the martyrs while serv-ing in police, army and paramili-tary forces. A big floral tribute was paid to martyrs at Shaheedi Smark at Shaheedi Chowk where Ghulam

Nabi Azad along with Ministers, Member Parliament, MLCs and

other dignitaries laid wreaths. Ghulam Nabi Azad and other

dignitaries extended their sym-pathies with the families of the martyrs present on the occasion. Union Minister said that Gov-ernment of India is extending lib-eral funding to the state of Jam-mu and Kashmir to strengthen the health, education and R&B infrastructure primary needs of development. He said that Union Health Ministry has launched several health schemes espe-cially for women and new born child. He appealed the Panches, Sarpanchs and elected repre-sentatives to create awareness about health and family welfare schemes like Janani and Jacha Bacha scheme to avail free medi-care facilities for neo natal, new born and pregnant women dur-ing pre and post pregnancy

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Srinagar, Dec 07:

State Congress Presi-dent Professor Saif-u-Din Soz Saturday said that he would soon meet UPA Chairper-son Sonia Gandhi to chalk out the future s t r a t e g y about the forth com-ing Parlia-m e n t a r y elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “We have not forwarded any list of candidates that would contest Parlia-ment elections on Con-gress ticket. We are not in hurry and decision in this regard would be taken at appropri-ate time,” Soz told CNS

adding that Congress party is united and busy in chalking out strategy for the upcom-ing elections.Soz said that Congress High Command would soon convene a meet-

ing and ac-cordingly the party would declare its candidates. “I will meet So-niaji personal-ly and inform him about the development in State on po-

litical front,” he said.Replying to a ques-tion, Soz said that it is up to High Command to decide about the names of candidates. “The position will be clear in coming days,” he said.

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Mushtaq Peer sent to central jail Srinagar, December 07: Mush-taq Peer former chairman of Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPEE) and the main accused in Common Entrance Test (CET)-2012 paper leak scam has been lodged in Central Jail Srinagar after the crime branch got a 10-days judicial remand from anti corruption court. The scam was unearthed by the crime branch recently and after some complaints poured in from the aggrieved candidates who could not make it to CET selec-tion list 2012. Pertinently, the High Court has asked for the property details of Peer. And his defense lawyer is scheduled to argue his bail matter before the anti corruption court on Monday where his main argu-ments will focus on the Crime Branch’s jurisdiction to investi-gate such matter.

5 days’ State Mourn on Dr. Mandela’s deathJammu, December 07: As a mark of respect to Dr. Nelson R. Mandela, Former President of South Africa, who passed away on 05th December, 2013, the State Government has decided to observe State Mourning from 6th to 10th of this month. The National and State flags will fly at half-mast on all buildings and places where these flown and there will be no official en-tertainment during this period.

1 Dies, 3 Injured in road mishaps Srinagar, December 07: One person died and three others were injured in different road

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Jammu, December 07:

Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din today advised the Red Cross Society to expand their activi-ties and reach out to youth at schools and colleges.

Addressing the closing function of a five day work-shop on first aid and emer-gency response here today, the Minister said the role of the Red Cross is becoming criti-cal with the evolving times as more and more complex di-sastrous and challenging situ-ations are thrown up.

Reminding the participants of the catastrophic earthquake of 2005 in which 960 people perished in Uri alone, Mr. Taj said such incidents have only reinforced the need for greater involvement of Red Cross and their integration with young people at school and college level. Terming drug addic-

tion as a challenge to soci-ety in general and to youth in particular, the Minister asked the Red Cross to come forward and initiate a move-ment on drug de-addiction all across the State, for which he promised all support from

the Government. Mr. Taj said the Department of Medical Education has already set up two drug de-addiction centres at the two Medical Colleges of Jammu and Srinagar and

around 90 per cent of the pa-tients there have been either de addicted or discharged.

Earlier, in her welcome ad-dress, Secretary, J&K Chapter of Red Cross, Mrs. Roma Wani underlined the objectives of workshop. He said her orga-

nization is focusing on youth to create a chain of volunteers across the State, particularly at district headquarters so as to have quick response to emer-gencies and disasters.

Srinagar, December 07:

The Minister for Rural Devel-opment and Panchayat Raj, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar said that during the last five years, State was ushered into a new period of development and prosperity. He said the present government priori-tized health care, education, power, employment, tourism and other core sectors, the benefits of which are being reaped by common man. He said that opposition is frus-trated by the performance of the Omar led Government and are conspiring against us. He cautioned the people to remain vigilant against the designs of these vested inter-ests. This was stated by the Minister while laying founda-tion stone of Faqir Gujri Model Village in Dara Harwan, today. The Model Village is being developed at a cost of Rs. 1.12 crore and it will be equipped with Common Facility Cen-

tre, Rural Information Centre, Anganwari Centre and a play-ground. Besides, lanes, drains, community latrine units and household latrine units would be constructed in the model village. Mr. Sagar directed the executing agency to complete the project within next nine months. He said that Govern-ment has expended Rs. 1350 crores for developing on vari-ous model villages across the State. Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that a number of developmental works would be taken up under MG NRE-GA in the area which would provide employment oppor-tunities to the locals besides developing the area. The Min-ister also said that green belt would be created in the area, an amount of Rs. 2.50 crore to plant high quality cherry plants and for establishing fish ponds for upliftment of locals. Mr. Sagar said that with the cooperation of people pres-

ent government was able to restore peace and normalcy in the State, which resulted in heavy influx of tourists. He said that during this season, about 11 lakh domestic and foreign tourists visited the State. He said that to provide better road connectivity to the people, the present govern-ment laid a network of roads across the State besides cre-ating a number of health and educational institutions to provide facility of higher edu-cation to the students near their homes. He said that to improve and streamline the power supply in the State, the government has taken up many a new power projects which on completion would go a long way in improving the power scenario in the State. He said Government has introduced many employ-ment schemes like SKEWPY, Himmayat and Udaan for un-employed educated youth of the State.

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Be careful about blaming yourself for something that you aren’t responsible for. Maybe you influenced someone to act a certain way and now that action is backfiring negatively. Remember that everyone makes his or her own decisions. Ultimately, you aren’t responsible for decisions that some-one else makes, regardless of any advice you may have given him or her.

You’re at an emotionally climactic time, and your feelings are erratic and perhaps unmanageable. Don’t feel pressured into making logic out of anything. Your job is to take a deep breath and relax. Remember that life is an exciting adven-ture full of twists and turns. Erratic, roller-coaster emotions are a reminder of that. Enjoy the ride.

Don’t box yourself into a corner and shut out everything around you except your immediate concerns. The more you isolate yourself and insist that you don’t need anyone else’s help, the more frustrated and sad you’ll become. If you’re lonely, scared, or angry, admit this to yourself and others. Extend yourself outward instead of drawing fur-ther in.

You’re likely to take things to heart a bit more than usual. Dramatic changes in your environment and attitude will keep you on your toes. The wonderful thing about this is that you’ll gain a great deal of insight and understanding of other people. You’ll be more aware of other people’s feelings and perspectives, helping you make more educated decisions in your affairs.

Unexpected people, especially women, will surprise you with what they say. Your mother may bring up an issue that you hadn’t even considered. Perhaps your emotions get stirred when you recall something that a significant woman in your life said. Your feelings are bouncing from your heart to your head and back again. Take the feelings into account, but don’t let them dominate your decisions.

Today you want things done your way and your way only. Your mood is quite stubborn and others would be foolish to think they could change your mind about anything. You’re the only person allowed to have that job. The truth is that you may change your mind several times today, and that’s fine. Just don’t expect anyone else to keep up with you!

There may be a frenzy of activity around you, but you’ll be able to handle it. Your charm will get you through any door. You should be able to juggle many things at once, and others will look to you for support. You’ll have a level head and calm demeanor and handle things diplomatically and honestly. Don’t be surprised if things get more insane as the day wears on, but this shouldn’t faze you.

You may run up against a brick wall early today. Things should ease a bit by evening. Remember that the harder you push against that wall, the more your head will pound, the more bruised your shoulder will become, and the more en-ergy you’ll expend. You’ll be surprised at how easy things get when you step back. You’ll see that you can go around the wall without charging through it.

You may feel like a racehorse crammed in the starting gate. You’re stuck in a small spot, stomping your feet, and anxiously waiting for the starting bell. You may feel pow-erless since you have no control over when the gate will open. Be patient. Don’t waste all your energy fidgeting. The gate will open soon enough and you’ll be up and run-ning.

Don’t box yourself into a corner and shut out everything around you except your immediate concerns. The more you isolate yourself and insist that you don’t need anyone else’s help, the more frustrated and sad you’ll become. If you’re lonely, scared, or angry, admit this to yourself and others. Extend yourself outward instead of drawing further in.

Be careful about opening your mouth in situations in which it isn’t appropriate. When the conversation lags, you feel it’s your duty to pipe up. By doing so, you may launch the conversation onto an inappropriate topic. You may want to say something just so you can shift the focus to you. The better choice is to allow the silence to sit peace-fully.

Get organized in the morning because later you’re going to be more scattered. If you start with a solid plan for how to tackle the day’s tasks, you’re more likely to accomplish ev-erything. If you don’t remain strong and on task, other peo-ple will take advantage of your generous nature. You could end up doing more favors than work.

Jammu, December 07:

A inaugural function of Induc-tion Training programme for newly appointed Civil Judges (Junior Divi-sion)/Munsiffs of 2013 batch was organized by the State Judicial Acad-emy here today.

As many as 38 newly appointed Civil Judges (Junior Division) were formally inducted in the training course.

The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Justice R.M. Lodha, Judge, Supreme Court of India while Justice T.S. Thakur, Judge, Supreme Court of India was Guest of Honour on the occasion.

Justice Muzaffar Hussain Attar, Chairman, Committee Incharge, J&K State Judicial Academy delivered the welcome address and formally welcomed the Judges from Supreme Court, other dignitaries and distin-guished guests.

In his welcome address, Justice Attar traced down the history of establishment of the State Judicial Academy and paid tributes to the vi-sionaries who contributed in nour-

ishing and developing the same. He advised the young judges to imbibe in themselves the judicial culture and adhere to the set norms of the judicial system.

Keynote address was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Virender Kumar, Hon-orary Advisor to the State Judicial Academy by a power point presen-tation in which he deliberated in de-tail upon the necessity and module of judicial training.

The Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, Justice M.M. Kumar emphasized upon the young officers to be the Master of the files pending adjudication be-fore them. He stressed that the ju-dicial officers should have eye on each and every file so that he can avoid unnecessary adjournments and is able to deliver the justice in a time bound manner. He further said that to know and master the statutory law should be the prior-ity of every judicial officer than to that of case law.

He advised the judges to save themselves from what he called the practice of having ‘case law

diarrhoea’. In his presidential ad-dress Justice T.S. Thakur, Judge, Su-preme Court of India. He said that the Bar is the mother of Bench so the members of the Bar are also re-quired to adhere to the high princi-ples of moral and ethical values of the profession. He told the judges to overcome the challenge of cred-ibility being faced by the judiciary and advised them to be abreast with the development of law and

to be ready for the new challenges which the judiciary is likely to face in the near future due to overall de-velopment and socio-economical changes in the society. Justice R.M. Lodha, Judge, Supreme Court of In-dia emphasized upon the new in-cumbents to adhere the core value of judicial conduct and behaviour. He said that for a judge to be effec-tive and a judge in the true sense and spirit, he must be knowledge-

able, should have capacity to up-grade himself with the develop-ment of law, should be impartial and have an impeccable integrity, immaculate independence, active humility, responsiveness, courage, conscience, patience and above all to develop a habit of continuous learning.

He said that a judge should have a perception of judge from the point of view of society’s expectations from him and not what he himself perceives about the same. Justice Hasnain Masso-di, Member Committee Incharge, J&K State Judicial Academy ex-pressed his gratitude to Hon’ble visiting Judges from the Supreme Court who have spared their valu-able time to guide and encourage the newly appointed Civil Judges (Junior Division).

Justice Virender Singh, Justice Mohammad Yaqoob Mir, Justice Ali Mohammad Magray, Justice D.S. Thakur, Justice Tashi Rabastan, Jus-tice Bansi Lal Bhat and Justice Janak Raj Kotwal, Judges of High Court of J&K graced the occasion.

Jammu, December 07:

Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Mr. Raman Bhalla on Sat-urday inaugurated Government High School building at Chatta, completed at a cost of Rs. 50 lakh.

Chief Engineer, PMGSY, Mr. M M Gupta, Chief Education Officer, Mr. Tar-seem Lal Bhagat besides senior officers from PDD, PHE, R&B, RDD, CAPD and PMGSY were present on the occasion.

Mr. Bhalla said that Government is committed to provide all infrastructur-al facilities to the students so that they could get quality education. He called upon the parents to admit their wards in Govt schools where books, uniform and midday meals up to 8th standard are provided free of cost to them. He said that Government has constituted a team of officers for identifying those children who are not getting admission due financial constraints.

The Minister asked the teaching fraternity to provide quality education to the students, adding that the teach-ers are the architects, who shape the personality of the children. He asked the teaching fraternity to increase en-rolment of the students in the school.

Responding to the demand of lo-cals, Mr. Bhalla asked the Executive Engineer of R&B to prepare estimates for construction of compound wall of the school. Regarding construction of Chatta –Sandhi road, he said that Gov-ernment has earmarked Rs. 1.50 crore for this purpose while work is under progress on war-footing. The Minister

said Government is contemplating to develop Bermeeni and Salarian villages falling on the out skirts of Jammu city on modern lines by providing adequate drinking water, road connectivity, healthcare, power besides education facilities. He said Government has ear-marked Rs. 2.37 crore for Beermeni-Ratisalarian road. Mr. Bhalla said Rs.

3.98 crore have been earmarked for improving water supply facilities in Chatta under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). On its commissioning, a population of 10483 of Chatta, Bermini, Mohra Kut, Mohra Rorian and Mohra Daruni and Rati Sarari of Sunjwan area will be benefit-ted, he added. The Minister said Gov-

ernment has approved Rs. 1 crore for construction of 1-kilometer Karayani Talab-Doongian road. He said that Gov-ernment has issued instructions to the PHE and ERA officers to put their all out efforts in providing adequate drinking water facilities in water deficient areas by digging deep drill tube wells and hand pumps.

Banihal, December 07: Minister of State for Technical Educa-tion and Power, Mr. Vikar Rasool Wani has said that the coalition formation has ensured equitable development of all the regions of the state, adding that special attention has been given by the Govt to upgrade the basic facilities and the infrastructural capac-ities of various priority sectors like education, power, health, and PHE for the benefits of the people.

The Minister was addressing at public gathering at Tethar in Rambagh district today after inaugurating 6.3 KVA Receiving Sta-tion there.

Mr Vikar asked people to come forward and take benefits from the various centrally sponsored schemes which included MGNREGA, PMGSY, NRHM etc. He said that Govt is committed to provide all basic facilities to the rural people at their door-steps.He said that new degree college would be constructed at a cost of Rs 2.5 Crore soon and assured the people that the road from Tethar to Pikia area would be completed shortly.

The Minister also took stock of ongoing various developmen-tal works coming up at Danar and Nowgam area. He directed the executing agencies to expedite the pace of works for timely completion of the projects.

People met the Minister and presented their demands .The Minister assured them that their grievances would be addressed in a phased manner,

Later the Minister reviewed the progress of the ongoing de-velopment works coming up in the constituency. The meeting was attended by SE STD Ramesh Chander, XEN S. Fatehpuri, AEE Sunil Pandoh, TehsildarBanihalDrUsman, and other various dis-trict and Sectoral officers of the Ramban district.

Vikar inaugurates 6.3 KVA Receiving Station at Tethar

Jora visits Dal catchment areas in Dara Harwan

Result of development programme eye-opener for

opponents: Peerzada

‘Govt approves Rs. 150 cr for Chatta-Sandhi road’

Induction Training Programme of newly appointed Civil Judges, Munsiffs

Srinagar, December 07:

The Minister for Housing and Urban De-velopment Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora visited Dara Harwan catchment areas of Dal Lake today.

Mr. Jora inspected the anti-erosion works carried out on Maloori Nallah, which passes through many localities in-cluding Dardkhover, Nagbal, Check Dara, Ganie Mohalla, Gandthal, Saraibag, Syed-pora, Danihama, Mulfag and Tailbal. The Nallah, which is a tributary of Tailbal Nallah joins Dachigam Nallah at Mulfag and finally goes into Dal Lake through Shanpora, Habbak depositing heavy load of silt and debris com-ing into the lake from the catchment.

The anti-erosion works carried out by LAWDA to reduce silt and debris including

Gabion Retard, Gabion Check Dams, Retard lines and other anti-erosion works were in-spected by the Minister.

The Minister also visited Gandthal and reviews the anti-quarrying measures. He

also inspected the structure constructed to stop quarrying in the area.

Anantnag, December 07:

Minister for Public Enterprises and Flo-riculture, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed Sat-urday said that the result of developmental programmes is being marked significantly by people on the ground level which are evidently an eye-opener for the political op-ponents. Present Government has done a re-markable job with respect to basic facilities like road, power, water supply besides weav-ing a huge network of educational and health institutions in all the three regions of the State.

The Minister was addressing a public rally at “Dravy” Kokernag today.

Mr Sayeed said that due to the whole-hearted financial support of Central Govern-ment, a number of flagship programmes have been prepared for developing the primary infrastructure and Government is working on different fronts for upliftment of socially and economically backward areas of the society.

The Minister said that solving the prob-

lems of common man is the priority and prime concern of the present Government. He said that the promises made by the pres-ent Government have been fulfilled to the maximum extent while as the works are un-der execution and expected to be completed within the shortest possible time. He said that Government has taken the state to the heights of development and the work is on to make the state a peaceful and prosperous one.

Revealing details of the development in the Breng constituency, the Minister said that a huge network of educational and health institutions have been laid in all the three re-gions of the State, besides the development of roads, power and water supply has been augmented. He said that due to MG NREGA and other developmental programmes the developmental map of the constituency has changed altogether the work is on to bring more and more areas of the constituency on tourism map besides increasing the infra-structure on the existing ones.