Srinagar, November 25:

Retired Justice M.L.Koul heading the Inquiry Com-mission constituted to probe the killing of five per-sons by CRPF in two differ-ent firing incidents on Sep-tember 7 and 11 in Shopian district Monday appealed people of Gagren Shopian to depose before the Com-mission.“I hope witnesses will turn up now. We are issuing an-other notification in com-ing days and this time the notification is liberal as we are giving three options to the witnesses,” Koul told Srinagar based news gath-ering agency CNS adding that he wishes that people

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Bar releases Kishtwar jail report

Srinagar, November 25:

Kashmir Bar Association Monday claimed that most of the inmates lodged in Kishtwar jail are un-der trials and they are facing the tyranny of legal system. “All the under trial prisoners lodged in District Jail, Kishtwar, have com-plaints against the courts and all of them have been subjected to the tyranny of the legal process which is going on endlessly without any fault of theirs. In some cases, judg-es have heard arguments but have not passed judgments for years to-gether. In other cases witnesses are called but they are not turning up and the court is not taking any ac-tion against them,” a team of KBA comprised of Advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom, Advocate Mufti Mehtaj-ud-din, Advocate Manzoor Ahmad Dar, and Advocate Sajad Bashir which visited District Jail Kisht-war a week ago has said in its jail report.The Bar team has claimed that, on

the eve of Eid this year olice has ar-rested a number of youth in Kisht-war including, Sajad Ahmad son of Abdul Gaffar, Aadil Aslam son of Mohammad Aslam, Khursheed Ahmad son of Ghulam Hussain, Arshid Hussain son of Ghulam Hussain, Firdous Ahmad son of Khursheed Ahmad who all stated that they were picked up on the day of Eid or thereafter along with thirty other persons and they are in jail since then. They said that all of them are innocent and have been falsely implicated in the case. According to Bar Team all these youth said that they had filed bail applications before Sessions Judge, Kishtwar, but he is not passing any order in those applications despite the fact that more than two months have passed. They said that out of the accused persons arrested, one is a Store Keeper, and another a Junior Engineer. Another accused said that he is working in Vodafone as an Engineer at Jammu and he had come to Kishtwar to celebrate

Eid with his family, but he was ar-rested by the police and is now in jail. He said that because of his ar-rest, he has lost his job and his fu-ture is also ruined. The Bar has alleged that the jail authorities are also not producing these accused persons regularly before the courts on the dates of hearing for one reason of the other, as a result of which the trial drags on. “Out of 126 prisoner lodged in District Jail Kishtwar, 85 were ordinary under trials and 41 were detained on militant related activi-ties. The Bar team while quoting jail superintendent, Muneer Hus-sain Khan in its report has said that committee appointed by the High Court has not visited the jail though the Court had directed such committees comprised of District and Sessions Judge, District Mag-istrate, Senior Superintendent of Police and Chief Medical Officer of each district to visit the jails

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Srinagar, November 25:

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) declared its candidates for the two out of three Parliamentary seats in Kashmir valley, the Na-tional Conference seems caught in the choice of candidates mainly re-volving closely around their winnability.Speaking to KNS, Dr Fa-rooq Abdullah, president National Conference and union minister said: “We haven't decided yet on the candidates for the forthcoming Parliamen-tary elections. We have a number of leaders and let us see.”The NC president also in-formed that his party is also yet to decide wheth-er to go for pre poll alli-ance with Congress or not. “We have not talked on this issue also,” Dr Farooq told KNS from Delhi. With the Parliamentary elections scheduled to

take place next year, the political mainstream in the state seem to be gear-ing up to reach out to the people. Unlike the PDP and National Panthers Party who have already declared candidates for forthcoming parliamen-tary polls, the two coali-tion partners National Conference and the Con-gress have kept their cards close to their chest. But the insiders in Con-gress told KNS that the party has decid-ed to stress its coali-tion partner to give one parliamentary seat in Valley to it in the forthcoming elections. Talking to KNS, minister for tourism G A Mir had on November 22 said: tourism said: “There is a general feeling among our workers who have a pressing demand that the party should get its share in

parliamentary seats of Kashmir valley. Our Panchs and Sarpanchs want Congress should lead and have represen-tation in Kashmir.”Mir had also stated: “I also as a Congress work-er demand the same keeping in view the bit-ter experience we had in Ladakh last time. In Ladakh we got an official

mandate but a dummy

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Srinagar, November 25:

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehboo-ba Mufti Monday said the Srinagar city has always remained victim of the Na-tional Conference‘s system-atic neglect and misrule and the party has been ex-ploiting the historical city for its political gains.Addressing party cadres of Srinagar parliamentary constituency at the party headquarters, Mehbooba said the urban chaos and underdevelopment which the city is facing is all be-cause of the rulers who have been shaming the people of Srinagar, by calling it their safety structure and safe house for their wicked and anti-people political beliefs. Srinagar, the summer capi-tal of J&K, hardly gives a feel of any modern city and there is chaos everywhere because of the NC’s mis-rule and mismanagement. On this occasion senior party leader Tariq Hameed

Karra, chief spokesperson Naeem Akhtar, party trea-surer Syed M Altaf Bukhari, senior leader Qazi Moham-mad Afzal, party leaders Ab Hameed Kosheen, Moham-mad Khurshid Alam, Asiea Naqash, Nisar Ahmad Mandoo, Ab Qayoom Bhat, Bashir Ahmad Mir Kangan, A R Kuchey, Zone presi-dents Noor Mohd, Muneeb Ahmad, Ab Hamid, Dr Ali MOhd, Mohd Shafi Mir, Gh Rasool Sha-heen, Bashir Ah Bhat and others were present and spoke the gathering.The maximum brunt of 2010 situation was on Sri-nagar. Most of the young men who fell to the bullets of Omar Abdullah’s gov-ernment, and majority of people against whom FIRs have been lodged, belong to the city. But, ironically, all the eight assembly

members and an MP of the party remained silent to the atrocities meted out against the people of Srinagar. In-stead they remained busy justifying the government action against the people of Kashmir particularly of Srinagar.The PDP chief said the chil-li grenades and pellet guns introduced by the NC gov-

e r n m e n t could inflict maximum injury on the people of summer c a p i t a l . The rulers have been projecting such meth-

ods as a mercy for the people, which are actually inhumane in nature and nowhere in vogue in the country. By legitimizing the state action and justify-ing the killings, the rulers have been criminalizing the situation. The youth of the city were pushed to the

wall by demonizing them as stone pelters, drug addicts and paid agents.Mehbooba said the devel-opment is still at primitive stage in Srinagar, where the NC has been able to limit the development discourse to lanes and drains only, while the people in the cities around the country, which are not that historical than Srinagar, have been asking for rapid transport system and planned development. The power scenario is grim here, and in the present cold conditions people have to suffer because of the lack of alternate sources of energy. The rulers are busy in their own joys and fancies and have been only able to in-crease the power tariff.The PDP president said the urban chaos emerged out of the demolitions and sealing of structures by the SMC presents the sad state of af-fairs of the city gives the feel how the NC has been exploiting it. She said

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Nagrota, November 25:

Cautioning the people of the attempts by a particular politi-cal party (BJP) to create com-munal tension and divide the people in the name of religion and region, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday said that the rally of December 1st announced by BJP in Jammu is aimed at this target.The Chief Minister said that the leaders in this rally will talk of abrogation of Article 370, discrimination between Kashmir and Jammu and other emotional issues. “They will criticize all leaders right from Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru to Dr. Farooq Abdullah for political situation in Jammu and Kash-mir to attempt create hatred between Hindus and Muslims,

Kashmir and Jammu for vote bank politics as has been their trait always”, he said adding that this party (BJP) wants to divide the society for vote bank consideration.“All are aware that when they (BJP leader-ship) are out of power they raise sensitive issues and flair

up the emotions of people but when in power they shut the lid of their Pandora’s Box and never raise such matters”, he said and asked the people to be cautious about their designs of making Jammu and Kashmir a germination ground of commu-nalism and hatred. “Give them

befitting reply by showing your unity and commitment for soli-darity, communal harmony and brotherhood”, he told the people.Addressing a huge public gath-ering after laying foundation of Sangar Bridge over River Tawi

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Srinagar, Nov 25:

Stating that the poll boycott call issued by Huriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani could encour-age militants to dis-rupt the forth coming P a r l i a m e n -tary and as-sembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the Director Gen-eral of Police Ashok Prasad said that the threats of the militant attacks are persistent particularly during the polls in valley.Talking to KNS, Mr. Prasad said that Po-lice will utilize all its resources so that the forth coming polls could conclude peace-

fully and without any militant attacks. “Po-lice in the past also has discharged its duties during the most tur-bulent times and this time also it will take every possible step to thwart any militant ac-

tivity during the polls.”The DGP fur-ther stated that Geelani’s poll boycott campaign has given another reason to the

militants to carry out attacks during the elec-tions but Police here will never allow any-thing of that kind hap-pen. “Militants always pose threats whenever there are elections in Kashmir, they did

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Sakina tours constituency, takes stock of dev works

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Dumping of solid waste by Airport

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Unprecedented dev in Rural areas

Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Monday said that all- round development of rural areas was receiving

‘PDP, BJP thrive on wedging apart society’

Rues tyranny of legal process

Srinagar, November 25:

The Crime Branch has established the doubtful credentials of 14 out of 24 students presently under scanner for their nexus with brokers who facilitat-ed paper leakage of Com-mon Entrance Test (CET)-2012. Reliable sources told KNS, that it was only after the telephone calls and the aca-demic records of the 14 stu-dents were cross checked with the information available with the Crime Branch that the team prob-ing the paper leakage scam cracked the nexus. Sources added that the poor academic perfor-mance up to 10+2 level and in the GMC helped to track down the students who had benefited out of the paper leakage scandal.

“A hotel at Boulevard was being hired for a complete day for the purpose of en-trance examination and the BOPEE would arrange everything for the blue eyed students,” sources in the Crime Branch revealed to KNS.“It was in that year that the former BOPEE chair-man had a huge turn over. We have reports that he got two flats in Delhi, one at Sidhra in Jammu, con-structed a palatial house at Bhathandi in Jammu besides purchasing two shops and over 15 Kanals of land in Srinagar. But we are still probing these details of his assets,” a top officer in police revealed to KNS pleading anonymity. Sources in the GMC said that these students’, who had appeared on the top

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Doubtful credentials of 14 students

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BOPEE paper leakage scam

Gagren Killings

CAPD Scam: AD Sgr called for questioningSrinagar, November 25: Crime Branch has identified a Teh-sil Supplies Officer (TSO) and nine Store Keepers of Consum-er Affairs and Public Distribu-tion (CAPD) for their alleged involvement in CAPD Letapora Rice scam.Pertinently, Crime Branch sleuths Friday raided the Con-sumer Affairs and Public Dis-tribution (CAPD) rice stores located in South Kashmir’s Le-tapora, Awantipora town and sealed the stores after it was found that about 10 thousand quintals of rice worth Rs one crore was missing from there. The CB had registered a case vide FIR number 29/2013 un-der section 409 of RPC in this regard.The investigating officer from Crime Branch who is handling the case told CNS that they have called Assistant Director Stores Srinagar for question-ing while CB has recovered 1500 out of 10 thousand quintals of missing rice in presence of Tehsildar Pampore so far.“The initial investigation has

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Anantnag, November 25:

Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Monday said that all- round development of rural areas was receiving focused attention. He said that State witnessed unprecedented develop-ment during last five years of the Coali-tion government adding that thrust was given to improve basic amenities across the State during this period.

Addressing series of public meetings today at Nageenpora, Hakura, Badesgam, Baharana and Mantpora in Dooru, the Minister reaffirmed that being the local rep-resentative equal development of all the areas was his priority and no injustice would be done to any area of the Constituency on the develop-mental front. He assured the people that all their genuine developmen-tal needs would be carried out in a phased manner

Mir said that primary responsibility of the public representatives is to go to the people for determining and address-ing their problems through Government agencies. He asked people to be well in-formed about their rights and seek out

due share in the development process launched by the Government across the State

Referring to various revolutionary ini-tiatives taken by the government during the past five years for bringing account-ability and transparency in administra-tion besides providing good governance and empowerment to the people at the

gross root level, the Minister said that Laws like Right to Information Act, Pub-lic Services Guarantee Act and Panchayat elections were among the land mark steps towards releasing them.

The Tourism Minister asked people to take best advantage of these path break-

ing initiatives of the government and demand public service from the depart-ments of Power, PHE, CAPD, Revenue, Housing, Transport, etc. in a prescribed time limit fixed for the delivery of each service.

The Minister said that people have high hopes with public representatives while asking Panches and Sarpanches to

work sincerely for the welfare and development of the people. Mean-while, the Minister also received appraisal of developmental works under implementation in various areas of Dooru Constituency at an officers meeting here and asked the officers to ensure hassle-free public service to the people in re-mote areas and be at their beck and call at all times to remove their suf-ferings.

The Tourism Minister said that people in remote pockets require all the more attention as govern-

ment is the only means available to them for providing necessary succor particularly at the hour of need. He said availability and distribution of essential commodities and domestic fuel should receive priority.

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Dumping of solid waste by Airport

authoritiesSMC takes strong note

Srinagar, November 25: On a specific complaint that the Air-port Authorities of India have been dumping solid waste and de-bris in a deep gorge falling between Indra Gandhi Airport Road and Police Headquarter at Hunhama, The Chief Sanitation Officer, SMC along with the representatives of State Pollution Control Board conducted a joint inspection of Humhama area.

During inspection, it has been found that more than 400 metric tons of solid waste has been dumped on the slopes of deep gorge mostly consisting of non-biodegradable material.

The Commissioner, SMC has directed concerned authorities to put on notice Airport Authority of India for mismanagement of solid waste and dumping of solid waste / debris in the open area.

DC Budgam bereavedBudgam, November 25: A condolence meeting was held today

at District Administration Complex Budgam under the Chairman-ship of Additional District Development Commissioner, Budgam, Mr. Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Bhat to mourn the sad demise of moth-er of Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Shah, Deputy Commissioner, Budgam.

The meeting expressed heartfelt sympathy with the bereaved family and prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul.

Rural areas witnessed unprecedented development during last 5years: G.A.Mir

Asks for making 200 bed

additional block LD Hospital functional

Srinagar, November 25:

Minister for Medical Edu-cation, Sports and Youth Ser-vices, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din chaired a high level meeting at Winter Secretariat for making 200 bedded additional block of Lal Ded Hospital, Srinagar functional.

The Minister asked district administration and SMC, Sri-nagar to remove the illegally established shops in the Lal Ded Hospital premises besides directed officers of JKPCC for early completion of ramp con-necting the old and new block in consultation with concerned department so that people and

patients can be facilitated.He also exhorted for mak-

ing central heating system functional besides ensur-ing uninterrupted water and power supply available in the Hospital.

The Minister asked for de-ployment of additional doc-tors, para medical staff, secu-rity and proper sanitation for additional block. Chief Engi-neer, UEED, Kashmir, Medi-cal Superintendent, Lal Ded Hospital, DGM, Mechanical, JKPCC, DGM Electricity, Ex En-gineer, PHE, ACR, Srinagar and other officers were present in the meeting.Later, Minister interacted with a large num-ber of public delegations who put forth their grievances. The Minister gave them a patient hearing and assured them that their problems would be ad-dressed in a phased manner and gave directions to the con-cerned for redressal of griev-ance of urgent public concern on the spot.Earlier, the Minister

conducted an extensive tour of various areas of Uri constitu-ency to review various ongoing developmental works and to have on the spot assessment of people’s grievances.

The Minister addressed public meetings at Banday and Lamar in Uri constituency. Mr. Taj said that present govern-ment has taken up a massive developmental programme for improving the socio-economic conditions of the people living in remote and far flung areas. He said that government is ful-ly aware of people’s problems and every effort is being made for their redressal.

He said that better road connectivity and other basic amenities including health care, education and upgrada-tion of schools has already been taken up in the Con-stituency. He asked the un-employed educated youth to come forward and take bene-fits of various self employment schemes launched in the state.

Asks people to come forward and play a role in governance, the dev process

Noorabad, November 25

Maintaining that the gov-ernment is committed for en-suring overall and sustained development of the state, the Minister for Social Wel-fare and ARI Trainings, Ms. Sakina Itoo has said that the people should come forward and exhibit a participatory role in the day today gover-nance and the development initiatives undertaken by the government, adding that ensuring socio-economic development of people liv-ing across the State is among priorities of coalition govern-ment led by visionary Chief

Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah.The Minister was ad-

dressing a large gathering of people at Badi Jalan, D.H. Pora in Noorabad constituency. Ms. Itoo said that exemplary and revolutionary steps have been taken so far and the pro-cess shall run continuously for the betterment and uplift-

ment of people. She said that Government is well apprised with the problems of the people and various initiatives are underway in this regard.

The Minister said that providing of basic amenities including better health care facilities, education, adequate

supply of drinking water and electricity besides better road connectivity is Govern-ment’s prime job and every effort shall be taken in this regard.

While taking stock of pace and progress of vari-ous developmental works under execution in the Con-

stituency, Ms. Itoo di-rected the concerned agencies to expedite all ongoing projects to attain the tangible targets in a stipulated timeframe so that people are benefited with these projects. During her visit vari-ous delegations and individual deputations

called on the Minister and appraised about their de-mands.The Minister gave patient hearing to them and assured them that all their genuine demands will be fulfilled on priority in a phased manner.

Taj conducts extensive tour of Uri constituency

Sakina tours constituency takes stock of dev works

Feed your mind today, Libra. The day’s energy supports growth and expansion, so why not see about learning about something you’re interested in? Challenge yourself by read-ing or taking a class. There are plenty of online subjects to engage you. Find something that interests you that you can do in your own time.

You’re more into socializing today than anything else, Scorpio. This could be great providing you don’t have a heavy workload. See who’s available and go for it. If you need to get something done, you’ll have to resist the temptation to chat too long. Use breaks for this and keep your focus on getting done what you’ve taken on. There’s always the evening to get together with friends.

You may find it hard to admit that you can’t do everything, Sagittarius. There are some jobs that you aren’t cut out to do. Why pretend when a better option would be to delegate the task to someone else? If you don’t feel a strong connection with something or someone, don’t force it. Pretending that you’re capable of something will only cause frustration for you and everyone else.

Don’t be surprised if you’re pensive, Capricorn. It’s one of those days when daydreaming can happen more readily. Your imagination may also be at a peak. Rather than fighting this so you can be more productive, jot your ideas down. It may be to your advantage, as better and innovative ways of doing things can pop into your mind. Take time to ponder. It can bring great results.

Chatting with your loved ones may be more appealing to you today than any other day, Aquarius. It may be important to curb this desire if there are many things that need your attention. If you’re at home, don’t spend all your time on the phone or loafing. Consider tending first to things that need to get done. Socializing will be far more enjoyable without guilty feelings about what you should be doing.

Pisces, you can expect to feel a little more energetic to-day. In fact, you may run circles around everyone. What a great way to start the day. Head out with the confidence that you can easily handle anything that comes your way. Take time to enjoy the company of others as much as possible. If there are meetings on the agenda, handle them right away.

Today may be a time of heightened reasoning and judg-ment for you, Virgo. What a great way to get things done! Pull out unfinished projects and get going. Tackle issues or problems that have surfaced recently by facing them di-rectly. Make the most of this day’s energy by thinking about ways to do things more efficiently. Be confident that you can handle anything.

You might feel like doing something different today, Ar-ies. Everyone needs a break from the regular grind and this is a good time to try something new. Perhaps you feel like vary-ing your routine. If this is your day off, you might spend the day doing whatever strikes your fancy. Try a new wardrobe style. Go to a movie. Do something to spice up your life today.

Start your day writing in a journal, Taurus. This provides an avenue to communicate and connect with your inner be-ing. Things you need to do, ambitions, and even challenges can appear while you’re writing, providing a map that you can follow. Even if starting is difficult, stick with it. The words will come if you give it a chance. It can make your day much easier.

You might find it hard to get going, Gemini. Taking di-rection could rub you the wrong way, especially if you’re set on doing something different. Communicate your ideas and how you want to approach things rather than let irritation get to you. Your approach will be better received if you leave emotions out of it. You may even get kudos for staying calm and collected.

You might feel cheerful and generous today, Cancer. Helping others will probably suit you, and matters will move along smoothly. If there are outstanding projects from ear-lier, tackle them first. It’s an opportune time to get caught up on challenges. Don’t hesitate to lend a hand if you’re ap-proached or notice someone in need. This will benefit them as well as you.

Make an effort to connect with someone you miss today, Leo. Even if it feels painful at first, you’ll feel a lot better once you do. Pick up the phone, write a note, or send an email. Let the person know you miss and care about him or her. Expressing yourself is often far better than stuffing your feel-ings. The person may be missing you just as much.

Reviews the pace of

developmental works

Srinagar, November 25

MLA, Amira Kadal, Mr. Na-sir Aslam Wani conducted ex-tensive tour of various areas of Amira Kadal constituency today and took stock of on-going developmental works of Gangbugh, Mehjoor Nagar, Irim Lane, Natipora, Garden Lane, Chanapora, Badshah Colony, Girls Higher Second-ary School, Chanapora.

Mr. Nasir Aslam was ac-companied by various officers of district administration.

Mr. Aslam reviewed pace of work of ongoing Commu-nity Hal in Gangbugh which

is coming up at a cost of Rs.67 lakhs. He also inspected un-der construction Marriage Hall at Chanapora and was informed that Rs. 85 lakhs are being expended on the Mar-riage Hall out of which Rs. 55 lakh expended on the project so far.

The MLA also reviewed pace of work on under con-struction of Stadia in Ram Bagh and directed the con-cerned to speed up work on the project so that local youth can utilize the facility.

Earlier, Mr. Aslam con-vened a meeting of con-cerned officers to review the ongoing developmental proj-ects in Amira Kadal Constitu-ency. He urged the officers to ensure judicious use of funds and timely completion of developmental projects so that people can be benefits of these projects percolates to the masses.

Jammu, November 25:

Warning disciplinary action against those treasury officers and drawing and disbursing officer (DDOs) who will exceed the budget provisions, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather has asked for strict obser-vance of Treasury Code and financial discipline. He enjoined upon the trea-sury officers and CTOs, to ensure that in no case payments in any treasury exceeds the budget allocations.

Speaking at a review meeting of Accounts and Treasury Department of Jammu Division today, the Minis-ter directed the Treasury Officers to maintain the budget control regis-ters adding that any violation of the Government directions in this regard would be viewed seriously. He also instructed the Treasury officers to ensure timely rendition of monthly accounts to the office of Principal Ac-

countant General emphasising that these accounts should be complete and error free in all aspects, as rendi-tion of incomplete and incorrect ac-counts to AGs office affects the accu-racy of State finances. He also urged for prompt follow up to AGs audit pa-ras so that these are dropped in time.

The Minister while underscor-ing the vital role of Accounts and Treasuries Department said that treasuries are the face of Finance de-partment and its working reflects the performance of Government. He said Treasury officers have a pivotal role towards enforcing fiscal discipline

and budget management. Pointing towards the issue of fake

appointment case, Rather asked the treasury officers to check properly the pay bills of all the departments before passing these for payment. He asked them to effectively check financial irregularities and the provi-sions of financial code.

The Minister instructed con-cerned officers to conduct regular administrative inspection while trea-sury officers have been authorized to carry out such inspections of their subordinate treasuries working in there respective districts. He directed treasury officers to complete physical verification of the pensioners early to avoid any inconvenience to them. He directed for clearance of Red Ac-counts, verification of drawal regis-ters, and reconciliation of revenue stamps. The Minister asked treasury officers to get land identified for con-struction of treasury offices where

department lacks this facility. Earlier, DG, A&T, Mr Majid Jah-

angir gave detailed account of the achievements of A&T department. He said a project of Rs. 34.06 crore has been approved for computer-ization of treasuries while an MoU stands signed between NIC, NICSI and Finance Department for imple-mentation of Integrated Financial Management System (AFMS). Re-garding action on audit paras, he informed that 150 audit paras have been dropped against the 348 up to ending September this year.

Principal Secretary Finance, B. B. Vyas, Director, General Funds Orga-nization, Deputy Accountant Gen-eral, Director Audit and Inspections, Director A&T, Jammu, President Govt Business, J&K Bank and Deputy Com-missioner Stamps besides other se-nior officer and treasury officers of Jammu division were present on the occasion.

Jammu, November 25:

Minister for Higher Education Mr. Mo-hammad Akbar Lone on Monday under-scored the need to organize declamation contests in the State as it provides oppor-tunity for budding youth to show their hid-den talent. He said talent is present among the youth of the State but need is to chan-nelize it in a proper way.

The Minister was speaking at a function organized by the Department of Higher Education in connection with Preliminary Round 4th Annual Inter State Northern Zone Declamation Contest for Silver Roll-ing Trophy instituted by His Excellency the Governor Mr. N. N. Vohra at Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu.

Mr. Lone said that this event is a vision-ary step towards achieving the objective of socio-cultural intermingling of the State as this cultural and academic exchange will pave way for fostering a bonding and understanding between academia of the participating States. He said through these Inter-State Declamation Contests, students as well as the faculty from the North Zone

Institutes of Higher Education will be pro-vided with an opportunity to interact with each other through a vibrant platform for interchange of ideas.

The Minister said that the teacher can play an important role in making such events successful by giving it a practical shape.

Secretary, Higher Education Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad who was Guest of Honour also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the importance of Silver Rolling Trophy for Inter-State Northern Zone Declamation Contest. The Secretary congratulated the Government College for Women, Gandhi

Nagar for organizing three contests suc-cessfully. Sheikh Mushtaq hoped that best students will be selected in this contest.

Earlier, the Principal of the College Prof. Dr. Kiran Bakshi presented brief note on the event.

A colourful cultural programme was presented by the students of the College.

Later, the Minister released college Magazine “Chandra Bhaga” along with a calendar.

Director Colleges Prof. T. A. Kawsoo, fac-ulty members, intellectuals, teachers and a large number of students were present on the occasion.

Rather warns against exceeding budget provisions

4th Inter-State Declamation Contest held at GWC Gandhi Nagar Nasir Aslam conducts extensive tour of Amira

Kadal constituencyDeclamation Contest- a platform for

youth to show their talent: Lone