02 Greater KashmirSrinagar | August 27, 2018, Monday

KHBOA's and Tourism Department's mission of installation of biodigesters

in houseboats to come trueI Hamid Wangnoo Chairman Kashmir Houseboat owners association on behalf of my managing committee and all houseboat owners extend my heartiest gratitude to Commisioner Sectary Tourism Mr Rigzlan Sampheal, Director Tourism Kashmir Mr Tasaduk Jeelani, Deputy Director Tourism Mr Waseem Raja and other officers from tourism department for their enormous contribution, zeal, and support by getting an advanced team of scientists in pretext to the installation of Bio tiolet system in houseboats here in Srinagar.The issue of Biodigester system was lingering over the decades and the image of Houseboat owners was at stake.Therfore, team KHBOA hails and appriciate the continuous efforts and consistency of the Department of tourism who worked letter and spirit under the leadership of Mr. Tasaduk Jeelani in saving this heritage asset of the state from any bad name and made this project a successful mission.Houseboat Owners are truly considered as creator and promoters of tourism business in the state over decades so we believe the mission has turned a feat for us and it will definitely carry a positive impression and we will be counted in good books.

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Indian army ammunition won’t even last for 10 days in 2 front war, claims Cong leader

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Jammu, Aug 26: Rajya Sabha MP and former Punjab Congress chief Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday alleged that BJP led NDA government is fiddling with defence of country and squandering ‘national interests’ for monetary gains.”

Bajwa, who was in the winter capital to launch the party campaign to expose Rafale deal involving alleged scam of the BJP government, said, “India is surrounded by a hostile neighbor like China and Pakistan and no compromise could be made on national security.”

Citing report of Comptroller and Auditor

General (CAG), Bajwa said,“ If India were to go to war now, 90 per cent of its available ammunition would not last even for 10 days. As per another report by committee on defence, there should be 42 Squadrons in Air forces but we have only 32.”

“The similar situation holds true for officer-soldier ratio but instead of addressing genuine issues to strengthen defence of country, the government busy in spending taxpayers money to benefit blue-eyed,” he said and termed Rafale as biggest scam of country since 1947.

“The Rafale is a huge

scam involving more than Rs 1,50,000 crore. The money being misused belongs to the people and not the BJP,” added Bajwa.

He said the Congress led government was going to purchase per aircraft at around Rs 526 crore while the BJP government is planning to buy it for Rs 1,670 crore.

“Our party only wants to know the reasons behind the increase of price for these aircrafts. But the government is not ready to answer," said Bajwa.

He said deceiving the country was the government's mantra for the biggest defence deal. The Centre is now indulging in a brazen cover-up exercise, which

causing huge loss to public exchequer at the cost of public sector undertaking.

EJAC holds sit-in over Article 35 ASrinagar, Aug 26: Employ-ees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) held a peaceful sit-in against any tampering with Article 35-A here on Sunday.

The protest was led by EJAC president Qayoom Wani in which various lead-ers of the committee includ-ing vice president Fayaz Ahmad Shabnam also par-ticipated.

In a statement, Wani cau-tioned against any attempt to tamper with Article 35-A and also appealed Supreme Court to dismiss petition against the Article which grants special status to the state.

“Tampering with Article 35-A will be treated as onslaught on the emotions, aspirations and interests of the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Wani said in a statement.

He added that EJAC will not allow anybody to play with the sentiments and aspirations of the people of J&K.

Speaking on the occasion Shabnam assured support of employees for safeguarding Article 35-A. He also cau-tioned of serious consequenc-es if any fiddling is done with Article 35-A. He also urged government to keep the sen-timents of people of Jammu,

Kashmir and Ladakh in mind and initiate serious steps for safeguarding Article 35 A.

EJAC leaders who spoke on the occasion include Khur-sheed Ahmad Bhat, Haji Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Shabir Ahmad Langoo, Abdul Salam Rajpori, Syed Wajahat Durani, Khalid Mahmood Khan, Dr Manzo-or, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Mir Nazir, Malik Farooq, Farooq Ahmad Khan, Sajad Ahmad Parray, Lateef Ahmad Malik, Ghulam Rasool Bhat, Muham-mad Akbar Khan, Muham-mad Rafeeq Rather,Gazi Abdul Aziz, Muhammad Afzal Bhat, Pir Nisar Ahmad, Manzoor Ahmad Khan, Mir Fayaz, Shabir Ahmad, Bhat, Saleem Sagar, Dr Mushtaq, Shah Fayaz, Hatim Qayoom, Muham-mad Shafi Rather, Muzzafar Ahmad Ganie, Ishfaq Ahmad Muhammad Abaass, Muneer Ahmad,Qayoom Sanaie, Altaf Ahmad, Mohsin Atta, Muham-mad Ishaq Ganie, Muhammad Akbar Dar, Gulzar Ahmad, Malik Fayaz, Abdul Rashid Dar, Malik Javid, Muham-mad Shafi Wani, Iftiqar Gee-lani, Mashooq Ahmad, Mir Musadiq, Muhammad Yaqoob, Nusrat Ji, Asrar Qadri, Gazi Fayaz, read the statement. GKNN

Hurriyat (G) condemns harassment of families of militants Srinagar, Aug 26: Hurriyat Conference (G) has condemned the alleged harassment of parents and other kith and kin of the militants.

In a statement here a spokesman of Hurriyat (G) said the noc-turnal raid on the house of Nazir Ahmad Malik of Arwani Shopian is a glaring example of how families of youth are being harassed. “Such actions won’t deter the people from supporting Kashmir movement,” he added.

He said on the directions of Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Hurriyat leaders Bilal Ahmad Sidiqui and Molvi Bashir Irfani visited the residence of late Umar Qayoom on his 8th death anniver-sary at Soura and expressed solidarity with his family. The 13-year old Qayoum was killed in the forces firing in 2010.

Yasin Malik condoles demises

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Srinagar, Aug 26: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Libera-tion Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Ghulam Muhammad Taploo of Anchar Soura and Manzoor Ahmad Bhat of Kremshora Budgam who breathed their last recently.

In a statement here a JKLF spokesman said that Malik accom-panied by Showkat Ahmad Bakhshi, Noor Muhammad Kalwal, Bashir Ahmad Kashmiri, Ghulam Muhammad Dar and Mushtaq Ahmad Giloo visited Anchar Soura and expressed solidarity with the family of Ghulam Muhammad Taploo and prayed for peace to the departed soul.

JKLF chairman also expressed grief over the sad demise of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat who was brother in law of JKLF zonal press secretary Ashraf Bin Salam. JKLF chairman expressed solidarity with the bereaved family prayed for his heavenly abode.

Jamaat demands probe into Tariq’s killing Srinagar, Aug 26: Jamaat-e- Islami has paid rich tributes to Tariq Ahmad Malik son of Sonnaullah Malik of Zandpal Kunzar Tangmarg who was shot dead on August 23 while he was offering Isha prayers at his home.

In a statement here a spokesman of Jamaat said, “His family members have rejected the allegation that he was killed by any militant organisation and cite his lecture on the eve of Eid Namaz regarding the importance of Article 35 A as the immediate cause of his killing.” The spokesman said, “In the past he had been picked up by the forces a number of times and subjected to severe torture despite him being innocent. He had established a religious seminary for teaching moral and religious values and also used to provide all possible help to the economically downtrodden people. For these pious activities all the people of the locality and surrounding areas loved and respected him from the core of their hearts.”

He said that Jamaat strongly condemns the merciless killing of Tariq in presence of his family and demands impartial enquiry in this gruesome murder.

Army pays tributes to soldier

Srinagar, Aug 26: Army today paid rich tributes to late rifleman Nehal Gurung who was killed while foiling an infiltration bid in Keran area of Kupwara district.

In a statement here army’s Srinagar based spokesman said that in a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt, Lt Gen AK Bhatt, Chinar Corps Commander and all ranks, paid homage to the deceased soldier. In a show of solidarity, representatives from other security agencies also joined in to pay their last respects to the soldier, he added.

He said that Nehal Gurung, 22, had joined the Army in 2014. He belonged to village Khagrohre of Kathua district, Jammu and is survived by his mother.

“ In this hour of grief, the army stands in solidarity with the bereaved family of the deceased soldier and remains committed to their dignity and well being,” the spokesman added.

4 newly recruited militants held : ArmyMuzaMil shah

Kupwara, Aug 26: Army on Sunday said that it arrested four local youth, whose pic-tures brandishing Ak-47 rifles went viral on social media on Saturday.

Addressing a press confer-ence here commander of 41 Rashtriya Rifles D S Bisht said four local militants who had joined the militant ranks, were apprehended along arms and ammuni-tion in upper reaches of Kalaroos Kupwara on early Sunday morning while they were attempting to exfiltrate across the Line of Control.

“On receipt of credible information that four newly recruited militants accom-

panied by three hardcore militants of Al-Badr militant outfit planning to exfiltrate, the army in a joint operation with police laid an ambush at Nag Gagi in Kalaroose,” Bist said.

He said, “When security forces reached the suspect-

ed place the hiding mili-tants fired upon the search party triggering a brief gunfight. Taking advantage of dim light three hardcore militants fled from the spot leaving behind four newly recruited militants.”

The army commander

said, “Security forces gave newly recruited local mili-tants a chance to surren-der and apprehended them alive.”

“The search is going on in the area to nab the three militants who fled from the scene, operation is on in Kalaroos woods,” he added.

‘Arrested youth not Al Badr recruits’

Meanwhile, Al Badr mili-tant outfit on Sunday said that four youth who were arrested in Kalaroos area by the army.

Chief spokesperson of Al Badr Al Aatif Hijazi in an e-mailed statement said, “The arrested youth have no affiliation with Al Badr.”

Arrested youth not affiliated with us, says Al Badr

Don’t migrate to other states: Gujjar foundation urges nomads

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Jammu, Aug 26: Tribal Research and Cultural Foun-dation on Sunday advised the members of Gujjar community mainly the members nomad-ic families not to migrate towards other states and fight vigorously for their rights as scheduled tribes of the state.

The community elders in a programme organised here by the Foundation made an extensive appeal to nomad Gujjars who are leaving J&K permanently in search of better market for milk and milk prod-ucts besides food and fodder for their animals not to take any hasty decision.

In a statement here a spokes-man of the Foundation said that nomadic Gujjars are leaving the state in good number towards Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pardesh , Uttarakhand and other areas under multiple pressures.

The spokesman said that the members of Banhara com-munity (who live in forests) Gujjars of Jammu, Samba , Kathua, Kishtwar and Udham-pur districts are migrating to other states as they are facing extreme shortage of fodder, space for their animals besides security and other reasons. “Further, in absence of Forest Rights in J&K, closures on government lands, low rates of milk products and because of growing communal tensions , the nomad Gujjars are leaving our state gradually which is unfortunate,” he added.

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