Ganderbal, May 26: With re-gard to army attack on cops, civilians and police station Sonamarg, a joint team of top administrative and police of-ficials visited High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) Nil-grath, Sonamarg camp on Monday and interacted with the army officials there. Reports said that a team of administrative and police officials led by Deputy Com-missioner Ganderbal Sar-mad Hafeez had a thorough discussion with the army officials on the recent inci-dent where army personnel thrashed cops and civilians and even fired upon police station Sonamarg. Reliable sources told CNS that army officials requested the police brass to treat the FIR in this incident as null

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ammunitionSrinagar, May 26 (KNS): Army and Police today busted an underground militant hideout in Sungal Nar area of Lolab forest of Kupwara District and recovered large haul of arms, ammuni-tion and other war like stores.According to a statement issued to KNS, based on specific intelligence re-garding a hideout in the forested area of Sungal Nar of Lolab of District Kup-wara, a joint operation was launched by the RR unit and JK Police today at about 0900h. During the search, an

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Srinagar, May 26: As the state government here initiated Vol-untary Service Allowance (VSA) to the unemployed youth in the year 2009, the authorities here have kept the fate of more than 22 thousand aspirants in limbo, who had applied as the deserv-ing persons for the allowance.Details informed KNS that the total number of applications re-ceived in the year 2010-11 were 27585 in number, out of which 2861 were kept in limbo. In the year 2011-12, 42336 applications were received by the govern-ment and this year also, the authorities kept more than 6000 applications of the unemployed youth pending. During the year 2012-13, some 56178 applications for the VSA were received out of which more than 5900 were not disbursed. During the cur-rent year, the government has received some 58659 applica-tions and this year also like the previous ones, the authorities have kept more than 8000 appli-cations pending. According to the details avail-able with Kashmir News Ser-vice, state government an-nounced, by way of financial

support, a monthly Voluntary Service Allowance (VSA) to all unemployed educated youth having educational qualifica-tion of matriculation and above for the next three year. Age for eligibility is 26 years to 37 years and monthly family income should not exceed rupees 12,500. Details maintained that rupees 600 per month in favour of each eligible person who has passed the matriculation examination but not 10+2 examination. 650 per month in favour of each el-igible person who has passed 10+2 examination.Rupees 700 per month in respect of eligible persons who have passed 10+2examination and possess additional skill based qualifications such as ITI/ and other equivalent qualification. Rupees 850 per month in case of eligible persons having passed 10+2examination and who have additional professional qualifi-cation (recognized) equivalent to a three year diploma from a recognized polytechnic institu-tion. Rupees 1000 per month in favour of eligible graduates and above below the

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Srinagar, May 26: Po-lice flexed their muscles freely on protesting em-ployees of Public Health Engineering Department on Monday when they took out a march in city centre Lal Chowk in fa-vour of their regulariza-

tion demand. Reports said that scores of PHE employees took out a procession in fa-vour of their demands. As they came out from their office located near Girls Higher Secondary School Khotibagh, police

tried to stop them. As the protesting employees reached near Exchage Raod Srinagar, scores of policemen pounced on them, hitting and kick-ing them freely. Police-men bundled

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Srinagar, May 26: With the state Congress chief Prof Saif-ud-din Soz and a former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad holding detailed delib-erations with the Congress state cadre especially its senior leadership, an import-ant announcement vis-à-vis party’s alliance with the Na-tional Conference is likely to be made in New Delhi today.Sources informed KNS that after Soz and Azad held de-tailed group and one-on-one meetings with the state cadre of Congress including con-gress ministers and ground level workers, the duo on Monday have submitted a detailed report to AICC pres-ident Sonia Gandhi about the present status of the Con-gress party in the state.Sources told KNS that in the report, the reasons behind the party’s debacle in Jam-mu, Udhampur

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Srinagar, May 26: The Rs 4,000 crore apple industry in Kashmir is under threat from spurious pesticides in circulation. Fruit growers from Kul-gam and Shopian districts in South Kashmir Monday alleged that al-most all pesticides sold in Kashmir are substandard. The fruit growers alleged that sampling done by the government is of no use as it is done very late and that too after dealers sell the stock to growers. A delegation from South Kashmir’s Kulgam district told CNS that an anti-scab pesticide namely ‘Noor’ that is distributed by ‘Al-falah Traders’ despite banned by the government is available in the market. “The batch numbers of Noor DNR 111 upto 117 have been banned, but to our surprise this pesticide is still

available in Kulgam and Shopian markets,” the fruit growers said adding that government especially the department of agriculture is not serious in curbing this menace. They further said that ‘Al-falah Traders’ is using ‘Madina traders’ and ‘Gulshan Traders’ to sell their Mumbai based product in South Kashmir. They said that Deputy Commis-sioner Kulgam had constituted a team to take action against the deal-ers who indulge in the sale of spu-rious pesticides. “Unfortunately, the team was headed by Chief Agri-culture Officer Kulgam, who to our knowledge is hand in glove with the erring dealer,” they said. “Pesticides or fungicides that are sold in the valley

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Srinagar, May 26: Scores of people from far-flung Brenwar area of Central Kash-mir’s Budgam district Monday alleged that at least five village representatives from the same family have let loose a reign of terror in Brenwar and Jabad halqas. They said that one ‘Choudhri family’ known as Jehra family in the area are harassing locals who complain against them before the police while the family is involved in misappropriation of government funds and schemes meant for the development of the Brenwar area. Locals from Brenwar told CNS that five members of Choudhri Family have occupied Brenwar and Jabad halqas. They said that two of the family members are Sarpanhs (Ghulam Muhammad Choudhri, Jabad, Abdul Rashid Choudhri, Brenwar) while one is Naib Sarpanch Nazir Ahmed Choudhri, halqa Jabad, Panch Brenwar, Muhammad Shafi Choudhri

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Lucknow, May 26: In Uttar Pradesh, at least twenty five pas-sengers were killed and over hun-dred others injured as Gorakh-pur-bound Gorakhdham Express rammed into a goods train at Chureb station between Basti and Gorakhpur in the morning today. The relief and rescue operation is still going on. Six coaches of Gorakhdham Express were badly damaged while several others were derailed. However, railway officials did not confirm the num-ber of the dead and injured. AIR Lucknow correspondent reports that KK Vajpayee, Chief Safety Commissioner Railways, has been entrusted to probe the accident.

Srinagar, May 26 : One person died while seven persons were in-jured in different road accidents. An unknown vehicle hit and injured a cyclist Tufail Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Hamid Bhat resident of Tresa Safapora near Wangipora Sumbal, Bandipora. He succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to the Hospi-tal. Police has registered a case in this regard.Meanwhile, an auto load carrier and Maximo Mini Van both with-out registration numbers collided at Gundipora Sopat crossing, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Devsar resulting in injuries to three persons. All the injured were shifted to hospital for treat-ment. Police has registered a case in this regard.

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New Delhi, May 26: Narendra Modi was sworn in as 15th Prime Minister of the country. 45-mem-ber Union Council of Ministers including 23 with Cabinet rank, 10 Ministers of State with Inde-pendent Charge and 11 Minis-ters of State also took oath along with Mr. Modi. President Pra-nab Mukherjee administered the oath of office and secrecy to Modi and his cabinet colleagues at a function in the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan Monday evening.Top leaders from SAARC coun-tries including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, Bhutan Prime Minister Tsher-ingTobgay, Bangladesh Parlia-ment Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam at-tended the ceremony. Outgoing Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Rahul

Gandhi, leaders of various other political parties and Chief Min-isters of several states were also present on the occasion.BJP President Rajnath Singh, party leaders Arun Jaitley, Nitin Gadkari, Venkaiah Naidu, Sush-ma Swaraj, Ravishankar Prasad, Sadanand Gowda, Uma Bharati, Najma Heptullah,Gopinath Munde, Kalraj Mishra, Maneka Gandhi, Ananth Kumar, Smriti Irani, Dr.Harsh Vard-han, Jual Oram, Narendra Singh Tomar, Radha Mohan Singh and Thavarchand Gehlot sworn in as cabinet rank. Besides LJP leader Ramvilas Paswan, Shiv Sena leader Anant Geete, Akali Dal's Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Ashok Gajpati Raju of TDP were also inducted as cabinet minis-ter. Rao Inderjit Singh, General (Retd.) V K Singh, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Sripad Naik, Dhar-mendra Pradhan, Sarvanand Sonwal, Prakash Javadekar, Piy-ush Goel, Dr. Jitendra Singh and Nirmala Sitharaman took oath as Ministers of State

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New Delhi, May 26: Seconds after Narendra Modi was sworn-in as the 15th Prime Minister of the country, the PMO website was relaunched carrying his message and pictures."As we devote ourselves to take India's develop-ment journey to newer heights, we seek your support, blessings and active participation," Modi said in his first message on the website on Monday. He added, "Together we will script a glorious fu-ture for India. Let us to-gether dream of a strong, developed and inclusive India that actively engages with the global community to strengthen the cause of world peace and development." A short profile was also uploaded on

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>> Top leaders from SAARC countries grace the occasion>> Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, Venkaiah Naidu, Nitin Gadkari, amongst 23 Cabinet Ministers

Srinagar, May 26 : As President Pranab Mukherjee will host a pri-vate dinner for SAARC leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his council of ministers in the Grey Room of Rashtrapati Bhavan, Kash-

mir’s cooks were found disgruntled on Monday for exclusion Kashmir’s traditional Wazwan from the VVVIPs menu.“Wazwan used to be the favor-ite cuisine for all the

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with Independent Charge. The Ministers of State who took oath are G M Sid-heswara, Manoj Sinha, Upendra Kushwaha, P Rad-hakrishan, Kiren Rijiju, Krishna Pal, Sanjeev Kumar Baliyan, Mansukhbhai Vasava, Rao Saab Danve, Vishnu Deo Sai, Sudarshan Bhagat and Nihal Chand.Ahead of being sworn in as India's 15th Prime Min-ister, Narendra Modi on Monday visited Rajghat and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi. Modi spent around 10 minutes at Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.A number of Delhi BJP leaders including Harsh Vard-han, Vijay Goel and Vijender Gupta were present at Rajghat.

people of the nations. In India also, the its lovers are many but now when all the dishes across the globe have been included, it is ironical that Waz-wan has been ousted,” said a traditional Kashmir’s chef, Noor Mohammad, adding that his forefathers have served the Kashmir’s traditional cuisine to various world leaders who have visited valley in past.He said that Kashmir’s traditional food has a unique place across the world and that its exclusion from the dinner that is being served after Modi’s oath ceremony as Prime Minister is ‘discriminatory’.Details informed that the dinner for the SAARC leaders on Monday evening will include prawn stew, chicken chettinad, Jaipuri bhindi, dal makh-ni, steamed rice and assorted Indian breads. Mango shrikhand, pineapple halwa, sandesh and cut fruits will be part of the dessert menu. The attempt was to give an assortment of dishes from all over India. It will end with green tea, coffee and paan.Wazwan a multi-course meal in Kashmiri cuisine, the preparation of which is considered an art and a point of pride in Kashmiri culture and identity. Almost all the dishes are meat-based (lamb, chick-en). It is popular throughout Kashmir and served internationally at Kashmiri food festivals. (KNS)

www.pmindia.nic.in which described him as "dynamic, dedicated and determined" leader who "arrives as a ray of hope in the lives of a billion Indians".It said that his "laser focus on development and his proven ability" to deliver results have made him one of India's most popular leaders. An option called "Wish the Prime Minister" takes a user to Modi's personal website. Modi, on the relaunched website, said, "They delivered a mandate for development, good gover-nance and stability... Together we will script a glo-rious future for India. Let us together dream of a strong, developed and inclusive India that active-ly engages with the global community to strength-en the cause of world peace and development." Underlining that the website was a very import-ant medium of direct communication between himself and people, he said, "I am a firm believer in the power of technology and social media to communicate with people across the world." Modi hoped that the platform would create oppor-tunities to listen, learn and share one's views. "Through this website you will also get all the lat-est information about my speeches, schedules, for-eign visits and lot more. I will also keep informing you about innovative initiatives undertaken by the Government of India," he said. The website also has a section on his personal life covering various phases -- from childhood to be-ing an RSS volunteer and becoming a BJP leader.

post graduation level and rupees 1200 per month in re-spect of post-graduates and engineering and Medical graduates and equivalent levels in the field of comput-er science, technology and education. (KNS)

dozens of employees into their vehicles and de-tained them in police station Khotibagh. “Police treated us like cattle. They thrashed us mercilessly as we were criminals. This is what we get in Omar Abdullah led government, insult, humiliation and abuses,” Chairman Kashmir PHE Joint Employees Association, Sajad Ahmed Parrey told CNS adding that scores of employees suffered injuries in police action. As the protesting employees did not disperse even after bearing the heat of police, water cannons were used later on near Maulana Azad Road. Protestors were demanding that those daily wa-gers who have completed their time should be reg-ularized while those casual labours who have not completed their time should be treated as perma-nent daily wagers. Sajad Ahmed Parrey told CNS that as a mark of protest, PHE employees will stage a nocturnal sit-in at their Khotibagh headquarters while on May27 (Tuesday) employees will march towards Sonawar where it will stage a massive protest outside Chief Minister’s Gupkar residence. Meanwhile, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday strongly condemned the brutal police action on protesting PHE daily wagers.In a statement the party Chief Spokesperson, Naeem Akhtar, said it is yet another instance of an insensitive, inefficient government try-ing to relate with the people through force. He said the ruling coalition has let loose a war with every section of the society, over the last more five years, and instead of resolving the issues of the people it has taken the state to new depths of atrocities, mis-governance and anarchy. Naeem said the government had gone back on all its promises made to everyone of the society. “But when it is reminded of its unfulfilled commit-ments like the one with employees, it has no answer except bullets, lathis and prison,” he added. (CNS)

and Ladakh were mentioned in detail. The report also stresses upon the party’s functioning with its coalition partner National Conference and that all dimensions of the present coalition have been in detail mentioned.Sources further told KNS that an important announcement will be made in New Delhi, where both Soz and Azad are camping at present, about the Congress party’s future relations with the national conference. Reliable sources informed further that the senior Congress leadership at Del-hi will announcement its future ties with its ally national conference and also whether the forth-coming polls will be contested by the party itself or it will forge a pre-poll alliance with NC. (KNS)

are stored in Jammu. No effort has been being made by the government to check the quality of pesticides and fungicides before it is sold in the market. We have often lost fruits after spraying fake pesticide in our orchards but the government has never taken any step to stop it,” Abdul Hamid, a fruit grower told CNS. ‘Alfalah Traders’ proprietor Muhammad Yousuf Naikoo told CNS that he procured the stock only after government sampling and he is following proper government procedure, When contacted Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Jehangir Ahmed Mir told CNS that following the complaints of the fruit growers about the sale of spurious pesticides, he had constituted a team comprised of officials from Horticulture, Agricul-ture and Enforcement wing. “We have intensified our campaign against dealers selling spurious pes-ticides and have already seized large quantity of contraband pesticides. We have even sealed vari-ous pesticides stores,” he said. Chief Agriculture Officer, Kulgam G.M.Rather refuted the charges that he exonerated a particu-lar dealer. He said that there is Plant Protection Officer in Srinagar who controls everything. “We have already registered cases against the culprits and have sealed various shops,” he said.

repetition of 2008 and the truck yard would be open after 2 pm Today. Deputy Inspector General Central Kashmir Range, Afhadul Mujtaba told CNS that police would remove the barbed wire fencing around the hundreds of kanals of land laid by the army’s local transit camp number 254. “We appeal people to be calm and not to stage protest and shutdown. We assure them that fencing will be removed by Tuesday afternoon. We have already taken up the matter with Army brass and hopefully the truck yard would be again thrown open on Tuesday,” he said adding that police does not want repetition of 2008 agita-tion. Pertinently, army had claimed that it is not a state land but they had over it in 1963 on requisi-tion and that they have now laid fencing around it. (CNS)

sources said that a top police official refused to ac-knowledge the request of army and instead asked them to face the court once Police presents the challan before the court of law. Confirming it, DC Ganderbal Sarmad Hafeez told CNS that whatever requires to be done with regard to the unfortunate incident will be done. “Law will take its own course and a thorough investigation is going on to ascertain the facts,” he said there is no question of compromise. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Central Kash-mir Range, Afhadul Mujtaba told CNS that police did not acknowledge the request of Army to take the FIR back. “We simply told them to face the court once po-lice presents the challan,” he said. Superintendent of Police Ganderbal told CNS that all the accused are in Army custody. “We released the two arrested army men after proper procedure. The accused are in Army custody and the arm is enquiring the matter,” he said. Pertinently, a case vide FIR vide number 31/2014 under section 307,392,353,147,148,452 stands registered against High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) Nil-grath army personnel for attacking cops, civilians and snatching a rifle from the police station Sonam-arg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Fri-day. (CNS)

and village headman Brenwar Saif-u-Din Choudhri. “These village representatives belonged to a particular political party and they have grabbed all the funds that were meant for the development of the area. There are dilapidated roads while the area is reeling is under darkness from past three weeks as three damaged transformers have not been replaced,” a local from Brenwar told CNS adding that when some people approached district administra-tion to probe into the misappropriation of funds, all these village heads threatened us of dire consequenc-es and even they beat up some youth. The locals of Brenwar and Jabad appealed the authorities to go for a thorough probe into the em-bezzlement of funds and put a curb over their ‘illegal’ activities. (CNS)

In another accident, a TATA Sumo bearing regis-tration number JK02X/6861 collided with motor cycle bearing registration number JK18/3157 at Kund crossing, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Qazigund resulting in injuries to the Motor cyclist Ashiq Yousuf and pillion mate Mudasir Ahmad Mir residents of Agroo, Qazigund. Both the injured were shifted to Qazigund Hospital for treatment. Police has registered a case in this regard.In another accident, a Tata Indica car bearing reg-istration number JK05A/6427 skidded off the road and fell into Authwatoo Nallah in the jurisdiction of police station Bandipora, resulting in minor injuries to two passengers. (KNS)

Shopian, May 26: Nazir Ahmad Bhat who is working in Jammu and Kashmir police department as Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) and is posted in Kellar police station in Shopian district Monday said that he was never in touch with his son Zubair from past nine months. Zubair Ahmad Bhat (20) alias Musaib son of police officer of Nowpora village of Frisal Kulgam was killed along with his LeT asso-ciate Ishfaq Ahmad Bhat (19) alias Muzamil son Ghulam Muhammad of Chakoora village in an encoun-

ter with government forces in Nowpora village of Frisal area in South Kashmir Kulgam district. “I was surprised when I came to know that my son has joined militant ranks. Zubair was a second year student studying at Degree College Anantnag. I fail to understand why and how he joined militant ranks. From past nine months I never met him, though I put all my efforts to persuade him to return home,” visibly choked father of Zubair told CNS.

Nazir Ahmed said that it was some nine months ago when he had met his son and that time he had not joined militant ranks. “As a father I lament his death. I feel sorry that I could not in-teract with him before his death. I was not present at the encoun-ter site and it dawned upon me at 13:00 hours that my son has got killed in an encounter,” he said adding that whole family is in shock and want to know what prompted Zubair to become a mil-itant. (CNS)

Was never in touch with Zubair, failed to persuade him: Police officer

Srinagar, May 26 : Army and Police today busted an underground mili-tant hideout in Sungal Nar area of Lolab forest of Kupwara District and recovered large haul of arms, ammunition and other war like stores.According to a statement issued to KNS, based on specific intelligence re-garding a hideout in the forested area of Sungal Nar of Lolab of District Kupwara, a joint oper-ation was launched by the RR unit and JK Po-

lice today at about 0900h. During the search, an underground hideout of arms and ammunition was unearthed, in which 01 AK 47 along with 03 magazine and 40 rounds of ammunition, one pis-tol, 01 RPG along with 03 rounds of ammunition, 01 UBGL along with 08 rounds of ammunition, 02 Chinese hand gre-nades 01 IED circuit and 01 Radio set, were recov-ered. The search opera-tions were called off at about 1400h. (KNS)

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Srinagar, May 26: The formation of the new regime at the centre and coming to power of Narendra Modi is indicative of a positive development towards the bilateral relations between India and Pakistan.Saying this President of Awami National Conference (ANC), Begum Khalida Shah said that the gesture of India’s would be Prime Minister, Narendra Modi of cordially inviting the Pakistani President, Mian Nawaz Sahrif over his oath taking ceremony and his consequent acceptance of the invitation was a very positive development and a very important and vital step for the betterment of the people of both the nations.According to a statement issued to KNS, Begum Khalida Shah further stated that if the heads of both the Nations shun the extremist and bloody stands against each other and adopt a policy of adjustment, adaptation and understanding over the long pending bilateral issues of concern then a new sun of prog-ress, prosperity and friendship would certainly dawn the two nations. Begum Shah further expressed her hope that under such conditions and environ-ment the long pending Kashmir Imbroglio could also receive a sustainable and peaceful settlement and solution. Begum Shah further pressed both the nations to realize the need of mutual cooperation and coexistence for a sustained and prosperous survival of both the giants of South Asia. (KNS)

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PHE daily wagersSrinagar, May 26: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday strongly condemned the brutal police action on protesting PHE daily wagers.In a statement issued to KNS, the party Chief Spokes-person, Naeem Akhtar, said it is yet another instance of an insensitive, inefficient government trying to relate with the people through force. He said the rul-ing coalition has let loose a war with every section of the society, over the last more five years, and instead of resolving the issues of the people it has taken the state to new depths of atrocities, mis-governance and anarchy. Naeem said the government had gone back on all its promises made to everyone of the society. “But when it is reminded of its unfulfilled commitments like the one with employees, it has no answer except bullets, lathis and prison,” he added. (KNS

Srinagar, May 26: A police man who was al-legedly abducted by sus-pected militants in the outskirts of summer cap-ital last evening returned safely on Monday.Saif Qadri, a Special Po-lice Officer (SPO) who is in the escort of Superin-tendent of Police Hazrat-bal, went missing from Zakura and was suspect-ed to be abducting by mil-itants.Soon after the cop went missing, forces started massive searches after cordoning off the whole area and also conducted house to house search-es, a police official, who wished not to be named, told GNS.Local residents said

they heard few gun-shots during cordon in the area. “However, we failed to understand who was firing them,” they said.Despite massive search-es, police could not find the policeman. “How-ever, the police man re-turned safely and was not hurt,” a senior police official told GNS. He said so far they are not sure whether militants are be-hind the incident or not. “We are investigating the matter,” he said. The senior police officer said Qadri was not carrying rifle or identity proof.“We are looking from ev-ery angle,” he said add-ing we can’t say anything at this moment. (GNS)

‘Abducted’ cop returns safely

Srinagar, May 26 : HCC employee was found dead in Gurez in Bandipora district of North Kashmir. 45 years old Abdul Rashid Nathnoo son of Ghulam Rasool resident of Doda who was working for HCC in Gurez was found dead

near his quarters. Police has started investigation under section 174 CrPC to ascertain the cause of the death. After completion of all medico-legal formali-ties, the body was handed over to his legal heirs for last rites. (KNS)

Man found dead in Gurez

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Calls for organising district level workshopsSRINAGAR MAY 26: The State

Executive Committee for State Di-saster Response Fund (SDRF) head-ed by Chief Secretary, Mohammad Iqbal Khandey, which met here Monday, highlighted the need for capacity building of various de-partmental functionaries and other stakeholders recommending ap-propriate training vis-à-vis various facets of disaster management.

Chairing the meeting Mr. Khandey reviewed the progress and status of SDRF during the last financial year involving settlement of claims on account of losses suf-

fered to public and private property across the state due to natural ca-lamities.

Chief Secretary called for or-ganising workshops in Districts at-tended by respective Deputy Com-missioner and other concerned officers/stakeholders to develop SOPs for quick assessment of relief claims as per SDRF norms besides carrying out SWOT analysis of the institutional mechanism at various levels so that our strengths, weak-nesses, opportunities and threats as far as Disaster Preparedness in the State are clearly known.

During 2013-14, an amount of Rs 134.24 cr was utilised for meet-ing expenditure on account of sanc-tioned claims besides relief and rescue equipment worth Rs 2.39 cr was also purchased under SDRF.

To facilitate quick disposal of

claims under SDRF, an amount of Rs 5.50 Cr has already been re-leased to be placed with Deputy Commissioners @ Rs 25 Lakhs each this financial year.Meanwhile, the Executive Committee during the meeting approved various propos-als for release of funds on account of capacity building, relief claims settlement, temporary restoration of assets in Srinagar and Bandipora besides purchase of additional re-lief & rescue equipment.

The meeting was attended by Financial Commissioner Revenue Dr. Arun Kumar, Principal Secretary Planning & Development, Mr. B. R. Sharma, Principal Secretary to CM, Mr. B. B. Vyas, Principal Secretary Home, Mr. Suresh Kumar, Division-al Commissioners Jammu/ Kashmir, concerned Administrative Secretar-ies and other senior officers.

SRINAGAR, MAY 26- As many as 23 road connectivity schemes by utilizing Rs. 103.85 crore with an aggregate length of 157.54 km providing road connectivity to 16 habitations stands com-pleted up to March, 2014 under Prime Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) in the Kargil District.This was revealed at a meeting of officers convened to review the progress of works taken up in Kargil district especially in Zanaskar Sub Division under PMGSY here today.The meeting was chaired by Minister of State for School Edu-cation, Science and Information Technology Mr. Feroz Ahmad Khan.The Minister, noting that there is limited working season in the region asked the concerned authorities of Prime Minister’s Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) to accelerate the pace of work on construction of roads so that connectivity schemes launched in the area get timely completed for the benefit of the people.Mr. Feroz said that the completion of the road projects taken up in hand would provide easy accessibility to the people of the area besides promote trade and business activities in the area. He also asked the concerned for taking up projects of public importance on priority in the area.The Minister directed for early taking up and completing the work on Damsane to Achambore stretch on Sankoo-Panikhar road owing to very limited working season and the people hav-ing no alternative road communication in the area.The meeting was informed that as many as 49 schemes were sanctioned from Phase-III to IX at a cost of Rs. 179.04 crore for constructing 204.80 km road length. Out of these 49 schemes, 45 were new connectivity schemes, 2 were up-gradation schemes of existing roads and 2 bridges.

State Executive Committee Meeting

CS reviews SDRF status, disaster preparedness

Directs for formula-tion of DPR for upgra-dation, improvement

of HT/LT linesSRINAGAR, MAY 26: Speak-

er, Jammu and Kashmir Legis-lative Assembly, Mr. Mubarak Gul today distributed cheques worth Rs.1 lakh among 5 fami-lies of Goodgari Mohallah in Eidgah Constituency whose houses were gutted in a fire ac-cident recently.

The Speaker assured the fire victims that every pos-sible help would be provided to them by the Government. He asked the District Develop-ment Commissioner, Srinagar to provide the assistance to these victims from the Red Cross also. The Speaker also directed the Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution de-

partment to give free ration to these families.

Earlier, the Speaker con-vened a meeting with the of-ficers of irrigation, education and power development de-partment (PDD) and reviewed the overall progress of the on-going works of these depart-ments.

The Speaker directed the PDD authorities to depute a team of officers and engineers and conduct survey of the Ei-dgah Constituency and formu-late a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for upgradation and improvement of HT/LT lines for rural areas of the constitu-ency and submit the same to the concerned quarter within a week’s time so that the funds could be arranged for the pur-pose. He also asked them to in-stall 9 transformers of various capacities in different areas of the Constituency. Mr. Gul di-rected the concerned to ensure

proper upkeep of streetlights in the area.

While reviewing the edu-cation system, the Speaker di-rected for conduct of survey of all the educational institutions in the Eidgah Constituency and asked them to ensure proper maintenance of sanitary units especially girls institutions. He asked them to prepare a pro-posal for construction of new sanitary units wherever this facility is required and submit the same to the concerned quarter for release of funds at the earliest.

While discussing the is-sue of irrigation facilities in the area, Mr. Gul asked the concerned to take necessary measures for cementing and de-silting of all canals.

Senior officers of irrigation, education and PDD depart-ments including Chief Engi-neer PDD Kashmir Mr. B. A. Khan attended the meeting.

GULMARG, MAY 26- The famous tourist resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir Sunday was venue for a rich presentation of Kashmir’s folk

culture with a large number of onlookers applauding the performances of the artists.

Organized by J&K Acade-

my of Art, Culture & Languag-es, the cultural programme, third in the series beginning on May 18 at Shalimar Gar-den here, lasted for over two

hours and featured promi-nent folk forms of Kashmir including chhakri, Bhand Pa-ether and Dambali.

The event was part of the Academy’s continuous effort to promote and showcase Kashmiri folk forms and in-troduce tourists to the rich

cultural tradition of Kashmir. A large number of people including tourists witnessed the cultural event.

Speaker distributes cheques among fire victims of Goodgari Mohallah

Reviews on-going irrigation, education, PDD works of Eidgah

Folk performances at Gulmarg enthrall audience

At least 40 passengers have been feared killed and nearly 100 injured in Uttar Pradesh’s Sant Kabir Nagar district on Monday in one of the worst train accidents in the country in recent times.

The incident occurred when the New Delhi-Gorakhpur Gorakhdham Express rammed into a stationary freight train at the Churaid railway station at around 10.30am.

The accident site is around 60km from Gorakhpur and over 200km from state capital Lucknow.

Six coaches of Gorakhdham Ex-press derail, 40 feared dead

A statement issued by the Ut-tar Pradesh director general police (DGP) AL Banerjee said that at least 40 people are feared dead in the ac-cident.

The statement quoted Govern-ment Railway Police (GRP) in Sant Kabir Nagar.

Railway officials said six bogies of ill-fated train derailed after it rammed into the stationary goods

train on platform no. 1 of the rail-way station.

The injured included the ex-press train’s driver and assistant driver, who were in critical condi-tion, railway official Alok Kumar said. Trains were diverted to other

tracks to avoid the wreckage. Au-thorities were searching for the sta-tion master, who is said to be “ab-sconding” after the accident.

Sant Kabir Nagar district magis-trate (DM) Bharat Lal, who rushed to the spot, had earlier confirmed

20 deaths but added that the casu-alty figure could go up.

Out of the six bogies which de-railed, four were general coaches, one AC coach and one luggage van.

“Six bogies have derailed. Five are completely damaged. I think 30-50 people are dead,” the DM of neigbouring Basti district.

Rescuers were working to free people trapped under the toppled cars and twisted metal.

The Railways announced com-pensation of Rs. 1 lakh each to the next of kin of the dead and Rs. 50,000 for the seriously injured.

A sum of Rs. 10,000 will be given to those who sustained minor injuries. Medical teams have also rushed to the spot. The Railways also ordered a probe into the acci-dent to be conducted by PK Bajpay-ee, commissioner of railway safety, northeast circle. KK Atal, the gen-eral manager of North East Railway has also reached the spot to oversee relief and rescue operations.

Prime Minister-designate Nar-endra Modi on Monday expressed his condolences to families of those killed in the tragedy and prayed for the well-being of those injured.

Modi spoke to cabinet secretary Ajit Seth and asked him to take an overview of the situation to ensure timely assistance to the injured.

“My condolences to families of those who lost their lives in the Go-rakhdham Express tragedy. Prayers with the injured,” Modi tweeted.

Congress president Sonia Gan-dhi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident and hoped that the Railways was taking all possible steps to help the affect-ed passengers and their families.

“Sonia Gandhi has expressed shock and grief over the unfortu-nate accident. Anguished at the death of passengers, Gandhi ex-tended condolences to the family of the dead and wished a speedy re-covery to those injured,” the party said in a release.

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.

SRINAGAR, MAY 26: The Council of Ministers has felicitat-ed people on the auspicious occasion of Shab-i-Miraj and hoped this will usher the State into an era of peace, prog-ress and prosperity.Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand, Minister for Finance & Ladakh Affairs, Mr. A. R. Rather, Minister for Public Enterprises, Haj, Auqaf and Floricul-ture, Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar, Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Mian Altaf Ahmad, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din, Minister for Urban Development and Urban Local Bodies, Mr. Nawang Rigzin Jora, Minister for PHE, Ir-rigation & Flood Control, Mr. Sham Lal Sharma, Minister for Agriculture Production, Mr. Ghulam Hassan Mir, Min-ister for Social Welfare, ARI & Trainings and Public Griev-ances, Ms. Sakina Itoo, Minister for Housing, Horticulture, Culture, Youth Services & Sports, Mr. Raman Bhalla, Min-ister for Higher Education, Mr. Mohammad Akbar Lone, Minister for Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution and Transport, Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Minister for Planning & Development, Labour & Employment, Mr. Ajay Sadhotra, Minister for Tourism, Mr. Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Minister for R&B and Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Abdul Majid Wani and Minister for Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah in their joint message hoped that the occasion will bring peace and prosperity to the State.

40 feared dead as Gorakhdham Express rams goods train

Ministers greet people on Shab-i-Miraj

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGI-NEER ELECTRIC M&RE DIVISION, LEH

Emal xendelhi@gmail.com fax No: 01982-264334For and on the behalf of Governor of J&K State sealed tenders affixed with revenue stamps of Rs 10/- are invited from reputed contractor/supplier who themselves manufacture cables on are authorized by OEMs to supply the same or class “A” regis-tered contractor, who have already executed such type of jobs for supply of 11KV grade Aerial Bunched cable of sixe 3x120+1x95 sqmm of reputed company to electric maintenance & RE division, Power Development Department, Leh. The details are as under:

S No Particulars of Job Total Qty(Kms)

Position of Funds

Estimated Cost (Rs in Lacs)

Time of Completion

1 Supply and delivery of ISI marked 11KV Grade Aerial Bunched cable 3x120+1x95 having XLPE insulation

6.60 Approved (Awaited)

102.30 @ Rs 1550/mtr exclusive of taxes & duties)

30 Days from formal supply order

The Tender Should reach the office of the Executive Engineer EM&RE, Division Leh by or before 07.06.2014 upto 2PM. The tender will be opened by the district Purchase Committee, leh on the same day or any other day convenient to the committee in presence of the bidder who may wish to be present. The tender shall be accompanied with earnest money in the shape of CDR/Bank Guarantee @2% of the estimated cost pledged to Executive Engineer EM&RE, Division Leh. The detailed Tender document (Non refundable) from 20.05.2014 to 05.06.2014.This tender Notice is invited by this division on behalf of the District Purchase Committee Leh.

Dipk:755 Xen EM&RE, Division, Leh

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Tuesday 27 May 2014

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New Prime Minister-New

challenges

The commitment of Mr. Narendra Modi, new prime minis-ter, to make India a strong and devel-

oped country is indicative of the fact that he realizes his challenges in terms of pro-viding a govt. with a differ-ence than Congress which he always termed weak and vi-sionless. He has a bright fu-ture but eclipsed with dark-ness which he has to fight as he has not been left with a legacy that someone could take pride of. BJP for the last ten years never allowed par-liament to function smoothly and cashed upon scandal after scandal of UPA as it smelled rat in every decision taken by previous govt. whether it was Coalgate, 2G-spectrum or he-licopter and submarine deal. BJP went on political rampage destroying the image of Con-gress party and UPA. It even did not spare Dr Man Mohan Singh who was considered to be an honest man even by his detractors. It is clear that BJP thought itself to be hon-est and capable to perform better than Congress led UPA govt. BJP in the leadership of Modi succeeded in inflicting a humiliating defeat on UPA in general and Congress in par-ticular by capturing 336 seats with the help of its allies and itself won 286 seats which is even better than all calcula-tions and opinion poll results. Now as the party has come to power, it is time to translate its promises and assurances practically so that people of the country may feel a real difference between the previ-ous and present govt. It is a daunting task, a big challenge and very difficult but not im-possible provided the words are converted into action. The new prime minister has a sev-eral challenges before him and the biggest challenge amongst them is the challenge to win the trust and confidence of Muslim minority which feels jittery and in secure keeping in view the recent statements of some BJP hardliners. The country’s solidarity, integri-ty and sovereignty are dear to every citizen including Muslims who have sacrificed their lives when ever coun-try needed it. They should not feel discriminated, isolated, dejected anymore and for this purpose Mr. Modi should ini-tiate meaningful and effective steps.

Daily Zabarwan TimesEDITORIAL/ OPINIONEDITORIAL/ OPINIONDaily Zabarwan TimesSrinagar, Friday 07 February 2014

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Lok Sabha elections- A confusing

political situation

As the elections are nearing the political parties are trying their best to form alliances before the

announcement of dates for Lok Sabha polls. The progressive al-liances led by congress, NDA led by BJP are already in busi-ness and are trying very hard to rope up more and more nation-al and regional parties in their fold. However there are possi-bilities of the formation of third front which has been a dream for Trinmol Congress, CPIM and Samajvadi party. Though Trinmol congress has already announced the pre poll alliance with CPIM but the Samajvadi party has made it clear that it is not interested in pre poll alliance but will join third front after the election results are out. It means that the party is aiming to derive more benefits from third front if the front is able to form the government and if Samajvadi party gets a good number of Lok Sabha seats. On the other hand the NDA has some strong allies in AIADMK Shiv Sena and Sher-omani Akalidal. The UPA led by congress is receiving jolt after jolt and its allies are distancing themselves from Congress which they fear has lost credibility due to certain scandals which sur-faced during the last about four years. When it comes to the real test the indications are that BJP may emerge as single largest party and may form the govern-ment with the help of its allies. However things are not clear as congress is a strong party and can bounce back to cause dents to NDA and can again emerge as a force to recon with. However the coming Lok Sabha election will tell the real story and the voters who have to exercise their democratic right will decide the fate of the national and regional parties. There is no doubt that the regional parties which rep-resent the aspirations of certain communities and regions have weakened the various central governments as they cannot dis-charge their functions according to their plans. The national par-ties who lead the governments become totally dependent on the support of original parties who exploit them and even black mail them when it comes to their own interests. It will be in the best in-terest of the country if one party emerges at least with a thin ma-jority and then gets support from like minded parties.