Saturday, 30 September 2017

Seminary teachers arrested in Achabal

SRINAGAR: Police have arrested a seminary teacher for a grave offence, reports said. The teacher was identified as Sadam Hussain Khatana.

Reports said the police in Achabal received a formal complaint against the Dar-ul-Uloom teacher on basis of which they registered case: FIR No 131/2017 under section 377, 342, 506 RPC. Soon a police team went to the seminary and arrested accused Sadam Hussain Khatana. He is a resident of Oho Paison Uttersoo.



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Bhagwat remarks unfortunate, unacceptable: Congress

SRINAGAR: Reacting to Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks about the need for constitutional amendments to repeal the Article 370, Congress has hit out at the PDP BJP for misleading people on the so called Agenda of Alliance, describing the remarks of RSS Chief as unfortunate and unacceptable.

The Party blamed both PDP BJP for fixing match on sensitive issues and warned that any kind of tinkering with special status is fraught with dangerous consequences.

The Party spokesperson blamed the PDP for complete sell out for the sake of power saying that both the coalition partners are hell bent upon to repeal the special status, which works as a bridge between Centre and State and any fiddling with the Special Status will be disastrous for the State.

He added Congress will continue to strengthen the special status of the state and it is capable enough to defeat the nefarious designs of RSS BJP trying to divert the attention of the people from its failure under the garb of sensitive Issues.

He said that Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks has exposed PDP as it is evident that RSS BJP have time and again made their stand  clear regarding  Article 370, the PDP’s silence on the issue is matter of serious concern reflecting it’s complete  surrender before the RSS.



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Police rounds up two youth for questioning

SRINAGAR: Police in Baramulla said they have rounded up two youth for questioning for going beyond the permissible limit towards the LoC. They are being questioned right now.

One of the two houses in Kalgi (Uri) that went up in smoke during teh encounter between rebels and the army on September 24, 2017.

Highly placed sources said that the two youth, a residents of Baramulla, were permitted to go up to Slamabad but they attempted going slightly beyond. They were rounded up near Kalgi, the village that witnessed the fierce gun battle between militants and the army. Three militants were killed in the encounter in which two houses also went up in smoke. Some civilians were injured.

“They were recording some video and we arrested them,” a senior police officer in Baramulla said. “We are probing them and once we are satisfied, we will set them free.”

Names of the two Baramulla youth was not immediately known.



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Dussehra Dictum: This is what RSS Chief Mohan Bagwat said

SRINAGAR: RSS chief Mohaan Bhagwat made a detailed speech at RSS headquarters in Nagpur on the occasion of Dussehra. He talked about various things that India is confronted with but lot of it was about Kashmir.

We are reproducing the entire speech here:

“We have assembled here to celebrate the auspicious occasion of this year’s Vijayadashami. This year is the birth centenary year of Venerable Padmabhushan His Eminence Kushok Bakula Rinpoche. This year is also the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago speech and 150th birth anniversary of his renowned disciple Bhagini Nivedita.

The Buddhists of entire Himalayan region consider His Eminence Kushok Bakula Rinpoche as the incarnation of Bakul Arhat, one of the Sixteen Arhats of Thathagat Buddha. He has been the most revered Lama of Ladakh in recent times. He played a crucial role in spread of education, social reforms, eradication of social evils and awakening of national consciousness in the Ladakh region. In 1947 when Pakistan army attacked Jammu and Kashmir in the disguise of Kabaili tribes, with his inspiration youth from Ladakh formed the Nubra Brigade and did not allow the aggressors to cross Skardu. His remarkable contribution as a member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, as a minister in the State Government and as a member of Lok Sabha was always with national perspective. He was the Ambassador of Bharat to Mongolia for 10 long years. During his tenure in Mongolia, his contribution to the successful efforts of the local population to revive the age old Buddhist tradition, after the end of 80 years of Communist rule, was outstanding. For this, he is still being revered in Mongolia. In 2001, he was conferred with the Mongolian Civilian Award “Polar Star”. He is revered and exemplary for all of us because of his spiritual wealth, unwavering national commitment and incessant selfless work in the public interest. Acharya Bakul manifested the same national vision of Bharat towards global humanity through his personal and social conduct which Swami Vivekananda had declared in his Chicago speech.

This national vision is our heritage. With the objective of awakening this vision only, Adi Kavi Valmiki chose Maryada Purushottam Sri Ram as the subject matter of his eternal epic Ramayana. One of the most revered Saint of Bhakti Movement Ravidas Ji Maharaj, who is also a faith and inspiration for our today’s guest of honour, also spread the same vision amongst common masses through his deeds and words. Bhagini Nivedita also undertook the efforts for social awakening and enlightenment to arise the Hindu society based on the same national ideal. By relentlessly serving millions of children of Bharat to free them from ignorance and dearth, she inspired them by awakening their minds towards veneration of Swadharma and Swadesh.

To awaken the society towards national ethos and endeavour, it is a prerequisite that our intellectuals and thinkers get rid of the ill-effects of the colonial thought and mindset. These ill-effects emanating from the colonial era has engulfed our minds and made us self-abominating, confused and murky. Bhagini Nivedita’s successful endeavour of getting integrated with mind, eternal values and Sanskaras of Bharatiya people, inspite of being born and brought up in European culture is an inspiration for us all to be one with our eternal national vision and values.

Rashtra is not made artificially. Our existence as Rashtra is based on Sanskriti and people, which is unique and entirely different from the nation-state concept rooted in power. Our Sanskriti, that binds us together in a common thread despite our different languages, regions, sects, religions, castes, customs, etc; and the source of this Sansrkriti, our eternal life values that envision humanity as a global family, is our collective bonding spirit. That life vision of nationhood takes shape through collective experiences we have gained on this land from the time immemorial, collective efforts we have taken and collective understanding and realisation of the Truth obtained from those experiences. The same sentiments resonate in individual, familial and social dimensions of life. Then only a Rashtra evolves in the real sense; it gets the recognition of the world; such nation only can make a meaningful contribution by playing the expected role in global life.

Slowly but surely, we are partially experiencing this eternal truth in the present condition. Due to our initiative, there is a recognition and acceptance of Science of Yoga and our approach towards environment, which gives a feeling of great satisfaction and pride about our ancient heritage. In response to the activities of Pakistan on the Western front and that of China on the Northern front, Bharat’s strong and determined stand has been visible in the incidents like Doklam, on the borders as well as in international diplomacy. This definitely makes us realise about our strength and at the same time provides new international standing to Bharat. In the space science also brave achievements by our scientists one after another are proving our intellectual power. On internal security front systems are improving. The infrastructure, especially related to surface transport, is rapidly spreading even in the bordering states like Arunachal Pradesh. For the respect and progress of Women various schemes like ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ are also going on. Through initiatives like Swachhata Abhiyan a sense of duty among citizens is inculcated, ensuring their participation. Attempts to introduce many small and big systemic reforms and efforts to fundamentally change the thinking process in certain fields are kindling new hope among the common masses, at the same time level of expectations is also ascending. There is a prevalent discussion in the society on many things that are happening, how that can be further improved and what else should happen.

For instance, the determination with which terrorist infiltration and firing from across the border is being dealt with is appreciated. All security forces, including the Army, have been given the freedom to do their respective duties. The provocative actions and propaganda of the separatists is effectively controlled by curbing their illegal financial sources and exposing their linkages with anti-national terrorist forces. The positive effects of this strategy are visible on the ground.

Still, there is an urgent need to take the benefits of development to the masses in the entire State of Jammu and Kashmir, including the Jammu and Ladakh regions, without any discrimination and through transparent and clean governance. The problem of refugees is still not resolved in the State. For decades together, some generations are living through this miserable state of refugees for their decision to be in Bharat and remain as a Hindu. Despite being citizens of Bharat, they are still far away from the basic facilities of education, employment and democratic rights, and leading a backward life. This is happening just because the discriminatory provisions in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that denied them the fundamental rights. The problems of permanent residents of state who migrated from the Pakistan occupied Jammu-Kashmir in 1947 and the people who were displaced from the Kashmir valley in 1990 are remaining as it is. We have to create conditions so that our these brothers can lead a happy, dignified and secure life like other Indians by availing equal democratic rights and fulfilling democratic duties, even while remaining firm and devoted to their religions and national identity. For this just work, necessary Constitutional amendments will have to be made and old provisions will have to be changed. Then and then only, the residents of Jammu Kashmir can be completely assimilated with rest of Bharat and their equal cooperation and share will be possible in the national progress.

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Along with the State and Union Governments, society also has a vital role to play in this process. The citizens living in bordering areas are bravely and persistently holding the ground amidst incessant cross border firing and terrorist infiltration. In a way, they are also directly fighting with the anti-national forces. They have to continuously face the insecurity and chaos in their life and livelihood. Besides the relief from Government and administration, different social groups also need to establish contact there and should provide with the facilities as per their ability. In this direction, Sangh Swayamsevaks have already taken the initiative. With the increased thinking and action on those lines, through collective efforts of Government and society, better systems can be in place. The need to take additional efforts in the field of education, health, livelihood and national values is also realised in the Kashmir valley and the remote border areas of Ladakh. To attain this goal, the conditions inevitably demands for constructive connect from the society and different programmes for awareness, awakening and reshaping the public mind. To eradicate the poison of alienation and unrest created through the systematic and false propaganda over the years, the society will have to show the natural affection through these positive actions. The path for complete resolution of the issue will be facilitated when the entire society will stand behind the well thought policy of dealing sternly and strongly with the anti-national forces.

This thought has also become all the more important when a dangerous game is being played by anti-national forces by stimulating the unrest, separatism, violence, enmity or hatred amongst group or local identities on the basis of language, region, sects, religion etc. Especially in the bordering states, attempts of creating atmosphere for disrespecting the Constitutional provisions on these lines are going on. The situation in Bengal and Kerala is known to all. The State Governments and their systematically politicised administrative systems are not only apathetic to this serious national crisis but are also lending a helping hand to the anti-national forces for petty political interests. Information pertaining to all these anti-national activities reaches to the Union Government and administration and they must be taking necessary steps to foil these nefarious designs. But, cross border smuggling including that of cow continue to be a matter of concern. Nation already has been facing the problem of illegal Bangladeshi migrants and now Rohingyas who are chased away from Myanmar have infiltrated and many more are ready to migrate illegally. They are being driven out of Myanmar mainly due to their continuous violent and criminal separatist activities and linkages with the terrorist groups. Any decision regarding them should be taken by keeping in mind that they will definitely be a threat to national security and integrity. The Government seems to be thinking on the same line. In such complex situation, success is not possible without cooperation of the entire society. For the purpose, all the Sajjan Shakti of these states will have to come forward fearlessly. They will have to be organised, vocal and active and also make the society fearless, alert and enlightened.

As a system, guarding borders and ensuring internal security is the responsibility of armed forces, paramilitary forces and police machinery and they have been doing this with full vigour, commitment and sacrifice since our freedom. However at the Government level, there is need to expedite the process of equipping them with adequate resources, improving their internal communication and coordination with the intelligence agencies, taking care of them and their families, ensuring national self-reliance in military hardware and providing enough manpower and training to these forces. The direct interaction of Government with these forces needs to be improved for this purpose. There are expectations from the society also of more affinity and respect towards our soldiers and their families. Besides right policies, in tune with national interest and ethos and in the direction of fulfilling the expectations and requirements, the need for organised and virtuous society with clear understanding of our national pride is also seen in every walk of life. It is also required that the administration should internalise the core of those policies and have the necessary mentality for effective implementation.

The same conclusion can be drawn on the economic front. For controlling corruption, bringing speedy economic development, introduction of welfare schemes to the last person standing, like Jan Dhan, MUDRA, Gas Subsidy, agricultural insurance etc and some bold decisions are taken at the government level. Yet, the requirement of an integrated and holistic policy, which will take into consideration the diversity and various requirements of the nation; will address the needs of industry, trade, agriculture and environment together, will safeguard the interests of all from big, medium and small industries, to small retailers, farmers and landless labours, is very much felt. The compulsion to move on the currently accepted global policies and standards, even if they are faulty, artificial, create a mirage of prosperity, cause erosion of morality, environment, employment and self-reliance; can be understood to a certain extent. However it is also universally being recognised that all these policies and standards need a rethinking and nation specific unique models of development should evolve. Our Niti Ayog and economic advisers of the States will have to come out of the same old economic ‘isms’, and will have to integrate the most up-to-date economic experiences with the ground reality of our nation. This process will have to systematically consider the national ideals, traditions, needs and resources together. People will also have to relentlessly insist on buying the Swadeshi products while fulfilling their day to day needs and doing other purchases.

The Government schemes and policies are made sincerely for the welfare of common people. They should also encourage the people to be entrepreneurial and active. A system should be in place to gather the realistic information from all the sources about the execution and impact of these schemes while percolating down to the lowest level through the administrative system. There is an enduring confidence in the sincerity of the Government, decisive nature to make the necessary transformation, integrity and character of the people in important position and their diligence. If this fortune that we have got as a nation after so many years has to deliver, then the above mentioned points will have to be taken into consideration.

Despite being faulty, the parameter of Gross Domestic Product is still used to measure the health and progress of economy. Employment, that is work for every hand and enough remuneration for sustainable livelihood is a major consideration for us. On these parameters, the biggest contribution is made by the small, medium and handicraft industry, retail or small self-employed businesses, cooperative sector and agro and agro-allied sector. They are also our security net during the ups and downs in the global trade and economic earthquakes. The roots of our family system are still strong and women are also contributing in family income by doing small business activities at home. Sometimes this is also called as informal economy. The level of corruption is also low here. Crores of people get jobs or employments through these sectors. Most of the people standing in the last line of the society are also from these sectors. While reforming and cleaning the economic systems, although some tremors and instability is expected, it should be kept in mind that these sectors should feel the minimum heat and ultimately they should get the maximum strength. Due to the values enshrined in our traditions many Governmental institutions, voluntary organisations and big industrial corporations, even before the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility was prevailing, are striving for improving the life of these people, enhancing quality of their products as well as skill sets and facilitating market access for them. Synchronizing all those efforts can be one of the directions to go ahead. Altogether, our dream of presenting a model of Antyodaya at domestic level and that of balanced, sustainable and dynamic economy at the global level is not possible unless our economic thinking is not based on decentralising economic production, restraining consumption, increasing employability, conserving energy, securing environment and taking the individual on righteous path. While moving ahead from the present economic condition this fundamental point should be remembered. There are many provisions at the Union and State levels for the benefit of deprived sections of the society like Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Nomadic Tribes etc. Those benefits should reach to everyone from these sections. Government and administration should be alert and sensitive to this. There is a need for urgency with care on the part of government agency and sensitised cooperation from the society in this regard.

In our country, industry, business and agriculture have not been considered as competing but as complimentary sectors. Agriculture is the large sector in Bharat. Our farmer, who is by nature, feeds not just his family but the entire nation, is in pain today. He is depressed after facing the onslaught of floods and droughts, export-import policy, meagre pricing, mounting loans and losing everything once the crop is ruined. There is a growing sentiment that the new generation will either become urban educated unemployed or working in farms will disrupt the education that will force them to be in villages that are without any facilities. Resultantly, villages are getting empty and burden on the big cities is increasing. Both are facing the crisis of development. The problem of criminalisation is growing in the cities. Appreciable schemes like crop insurance are being introduced, soil testing and e-marketing for agriculture products are also useful steps in this direction. Yet, Union and State Governments should be more vigilant to ensure effective implementation of these schemes on the ground. The measures like loan waivers are also signs of sensitivity and goodwill of the governments but these temporary measures are not solution to the problem. New technology and traditional non-polluting methods should be amalgamated for farmers so that they can do farming with less investment and without getting into debt trap. New technology also should be adopted only after ensuring through proper testing that it does not have any adverse long-term impact on the health of soil, environment and human beings. Farmers should get the minimum price with a profit range over his investment so that he can bear his family expenditure and save some capital for the next years farming. The purchases of crops based on the support price will have to be ensured by the Government. Organic farming, mixed farming and farming with cow-based animal husbandry should become a new trend. The chemical farming that is poisoning our food, water and soil and also increasing the expenditure of farmers should be slowly done away with.

When we talk about the farming with less capital, organic in nature, naturally the point is raised that the large number of farmers in our country are small land holders, without any irrigation facility. For such farmers, cow-based farming is the easiest way out for poison free and less capital intensive agriculture. Therefore, Sangh Swayamsevaks, Saints of all sects, other voluntary organisations and individuals are running the activity of cow protection and promotion. In our Sanskriti, cow is an article of reverence. Cow protection is also included in Directive Principles of our Constitution and many states ruled by different political parties at different times have formulated laws regarding the same. The utility of Bharatiya breed of cow is scientifically proven now with the nutritional value of its milk that contains A-2, the medicinal value of cow-dung and urine for human being and animals and agricultural value with use in developing fertilisers and pest controllers that improve the soil health and save us from side effects. Many researches are also going on in this direction. The cow smuggling has emerged as a serious issue in all states and especially, on the Bangladesh border. In such a scenario, activities of cow-protection and cow promotion become more valuable. All these activities are undertaken by the activists within the legal and Constitutional framework. After inquiries in the recent incidences of violence and atrocities, it has become amply clear that these activities or the activists were not involved in those acts of violence. On the contrary many activists who were peacefully involved in cow protection were attacked and killed; this issue is neither discussed nor being inquired. It is unfair to link the cow protectors or entire activity of Cow protection with violent incidences or communal feelings without knowing or neglecting the facts. Many followers of Muslim faith are also involved in the activity of cow protection, cow promotion and management of gaushalas. Some of them told me that the nefarious campaign going on against the cow-protection unnecessarily creates tension among the people of different religions. In such a situation, cow-protectors and promoters who are piously involved in the activity should not worry or get distracted with the well intentioned statements by highly placed persons in the Government or remarks made by the Supreme Court. People who are criminals and involved in violent activities should be bothered about that. Vested interests are misinterpreting these statements to influence the larger public opinion. The government and administration should stay away from such misinterpretation and should ensure that the criminals get penalised and the innocents are not troubled. The legal and virtuous work of cow-protection and cow-promotion will go on in the interest of the people and will increase in coming days. It will also be the apt answer to the situation.

Irrigation system is another important prerequisite for successful farming. We have to comprehensively think about the scientific management of the entire amount of water resources received every year. In the areas of poison-free farming and water management, Government has already taken the initiatives regarding water conservation, water protection, river cleaning, ensuring continuous flow of river water, rejuvenation projects and tree plantation etc. At societal level also many people are undertaking non-governmental and effective programmes on water management. Drives such as Rally for Rivers are also going on connecting water with tress and jungles. At some places, appreciable steps are being taken to authorise dwellers of forest villages with the responsibility of protecting and maintaining jungles. This is a positive sign. There is hope that these efforts collectively will bring in a new prosperous model in agriculture and environment.

In the national resurgence, collective endeavours of society are more important than the governmental and administrative efforts. In this perspective, education system is important. During the colonial period, foreign rulers brought in many disastrous changes in the education system, curriculum and management. Creating the sense of inferiority in Bharatiya social mind was the main objective behind that. Education will have to get rid of those impacts. New education policy should be carved out in such a manner so that education becomes affordable and accessible even to children and youth living in remote jungles and villages. The curriculum should remain free of all kinds of ‘isms’ and instead should be based on knowledge of seeking truth, leading to comprehend our nationality and national pride. This education should inculcate the qualities of self-confidence, desire for excellence, knowledge, studiousness and hard work in each and every student along with the values of character, politeness, sensitivity, discretion and responsibility. Teachers will have to bond with the students and educate them with their own example. Even the atmosphere in educational institutions should be conducive to this. Right kind of infrastructure, along with equipments, libraries and laboratories will have to be created. To end the commercialisation of education, Government schools and colleges should be run with a certain minimum quality. Many experiments are being done in the society; they will have to be taken into cognisance. Proper livelihood for the teachers will have to be ensured. I am making this repetitive assertion in the hope that the long-awaited Education Policy which will radically change the education system will be presented to the country as soon as possible.

However, does process of learning take place only in schools? Don’t we get lessons of honesty and fairness, right human conduct based on compassion and sensitivity in the words and actions of our own family members, parents, other elderly people and people in our neighbourhood? Isn’t our minds and thinking getting shaped by the festivals and other activities, movements and initiatives we undertake in the society? Isn’t our media, especially the internet media impacting our thinking and actions? The game of Blue Whale is a classic example of this. To save our innocent kids from these vicious circles, family, society and governments will have to take the effective steps.

The recent incidences of coming on streets for every small reason, citizens resorting to violence showing insensitivity and disrespect towards duties, laws and the Constitution, taking benefit of such situations by the anti-social criminal elements and anti-national forces who want to disturb the faith, integrity and peace in society, all these are the direct outcomes of degrading moral values and sense of responsibility in the society and unrest in social sections or selfish politics played around it.

The family and society should also impart the values of virtuous personal and social conduct to the new generation. The selfish politics thrives on differences, unrest and conflicts cropped up in the society due to evils of exploitation, inequalities and insensitivities. This is the direct result of absence of Samarasta. Along with the Sangh Swayamsevaks, many organisations and individuals are already working relentlessly through their selfless connect and service and trying to create the atmosphere of justice, empathy and Samarasta. However, to achieve the desired results, entire society will have to get rid of the contradictions of evil practices and conduct and imbibe the virtues of cognate and egalitarian behaviour. We all will have to commit ourselves and be active after refining all aspects of our life with this approach.

In recent years, many worrisome examples of disintegrating family system and social travesty are seen. These are the signs of degrading moral values in our families and society. Therefore, we will have to expedite the work of moral awakening at familial and societal levels. All of us will have to introspect and rectify the systems of personal, familial and social conducts. In an independent and aspiring nation, all aspects of civil life reflect these national sentiments. In this regard, Bhagini Nivedita says:

“The Samaj is the strength of the family: the home is behind the civic life and the civic life sustains the nationality. This is the formula of human combination. The essentials of all four elements we have among us, in our ancient Dharma. But we have allowed much of their consciousness to sleep. We have again to realize the meaning of our own treasure.”

Therefore, in the present condition, the organised, qualitative and disciplined march of the society is as much necessary as the formulation of policies based on Bharatiya values by the Governments and an honest transparent and flawless execution of the same by the administration. The Eternal Bharat is reincarnating itself with the requirements of new age. All virtuous people with their efforts in various fields are ready to welcome it. Now social preparedness is the need of the hour.

Since 1925, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh is striving for this. While entering the 93rd year of its inception, Sangh is trying build a nation-wide conglomeration of Karyakartas (activists) who have the clear understanding of our Rashtra, who are daring enough to articulate that with the same clarity, who are cherishing the devotion for this sacred and unified motherland and sensitive and affectionate towards each and every member of this family, the courage and sacrifice of our ancestors is the foundation of whose heart, and taking this nation to the pinnacle of its glory is the only inspiration of his collective aspirations and actions. This work is continuously growing. Sangh Swayamsevaks are active in each and every walk of national life and they are inculcating the Sanskaras through their presence. Swayamsevaks active in many allied organisations and institutions are running more than one lac, seventy thousand projects and serving the deprived sections by taking the society along. The complete picture of organised and virtuous society through the environment created by these efforts will eliminate the flaws of divisions, egocentric attitude, idleness, self-abomination etc. This is the unique and unparallel way of integrating and organising the society. The participation of all of you is necessary in this process. The right policies based on our ethos, excellent implementation and cooperation of all Sajjan Shakti and on the basis of that organised, industrious and integral social conduct is the fourfold combination that can lead to the manifestation of Bharat as an all-prosperous Vishwaguru in coming decades. This kind of conducive atmosphere is experienced everywhere, it is our duty to quickly seize this opportunity.”

(The speech has been lifted from the party”s officail site).



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Braid cutting: one case reported on weekend from Shopian, Tral

SRINAGAR: The mysterious braid chopping instances continued across south and parts of central Kashmir. There were two cases reported from Shopian and one from Tral.

Last night, resident of Manihal drove a young woman to the district hospital. She was not conscious. Identified as Saima, wife of Rouf Ahmad, the family told the police that they were in the orchard when somebody threw some liquid on her face and attempted a haircut. She fell unconscious and was driven to the hospital. She was not able to open her eyes because of the liquid that was sprayed on her.

Earlier in the day, in Rishipora village, people said the braid choppers had descended down the village and tried attacking a woman. She raised alarm and the people assembled quickly forcing the chopper to flee from the spot. Nobody in the village, however, was a in a position to tell exactly how did they know that it was braid choppers and who were they?

Late in the night, there was a report from Saimoh Tral. It was not immediately confirmed.

Authorities have already set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the mysterious happenings that have become so frequent in south Kashmir in last few days. The civil administration has already set up special help lines at the districts across Kashmir.



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Pampore taps run dry, people say it is a crisis

SRINAGAR: Residents in Pampore said they are waiting for water supply to resume so that they could get up and breakfast but it is yet to become re-operational.

A large population crave for drinking water, but we being in rich in water resources don’t care about it.

“Since last night, the taps are not operational and we do not have any water,” one resident said. “We are just waiting because we do not have any option.”

Pampore is located on the banks of the Jhelkum river but the quality of the water is unfit for human consumption.

PHE officials have told the residents that the water level has gone phenomenally down and failed the scheme. Earlier, we used to get the water from Tangnaar scheme but this time, it is also behaving very abnormally, one resident was informed by the PHE officials.



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Syria’s Grand Mufti, Mehbooba work on agenda of their ‘fascist masters’: Dukhtaran

Srinagar

Flaying the “Grand Mufti” of Syria, Dr Ahmad Bader Eddin Mohammad Adib Hassoun, for his comments regarding the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, Dukhatarn-e-Millat on Saturday said that two are role models to none but each other in terms of “murdering and massacring the Muslims in Syria and Jammu and Kashmir” respectively.

“It is funny and at the same time ironic that this so-called Mufti, on the orders of his tyrant master, who is involved in murder of thousands of Muslims in Syria is praising a women who has so far killed hundreds of innocent Kashmiri’s and blinded children, men, women, young and old in thousands,” DeM general secretary of, Nahida Nasreen said in a statement.

She said that both are part of “fascist forces” and have qualities that of the “tyrant Yazeed”, who mercilessly massacred the family members of our beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW.” Yazeed martyred Imam Hussain RA and his family members, this Mufti of Syria and Mehbooba Mufti are also “killing the innocent Muslims likewise,” she added.

“Just because this man has Arabic or a Muslim name doesn’t make him some authority. He has been made so-called Mufti by the tyrant Bashar al Assad to give legitimacy to the massacres and murders of innocent Muslims,” Nasreen added.

Similarly, Nasreen said, Mehbooba Mutfi too is involved in continuous “murder of innocent Muslims” in JK. “Thousands of men, women and children are blind because of her. She (Mehbooba) is also working tirelessly to prolong Indian illegal occupation and has also been assigned the task to extend the Indian Hindutva agenda to Jammu and Kashmir,” she added.

“Like this so-called Mufti is working to fulfil the heinous agenda of Bashar al Assad, Mehbooba is working on similar agenda assigned to her by her Hindu masters. Both these persons give legitimacy to the sins and tyranny of their masters,” she added.

She said that both these persons follow a similar track and that is why they are praising each other. “They are role models to each other as far as tyranny and barbarism is concerned. In no way, these two are role models to Muslims,” she added.

She said that such statement from this so-called Mufti was not surprising. “The agenda which has been assigned to them by their non-Muslim and tyrant masters, such people keep on working on that only. So this statement wasn’t surprising at all,” she added.

She said that the Syrian Grand Mufti’s visit to Kashmir will also be a part of that “fascist and anti-Muslim agenda” which is being pursued in Kashmir and in Syria. “We mustn’t worry about it. Yes she (Mehbooba) is a role model to the killers and murderers across the world. She is a role model to anti-Muslim forces. This role suits her.”



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MLA Khansahib pitches for Tosamaidan-Doodhpathri tourism circuit

Srinagar

The Chairman JK Peoples Democratic Front and MLA, Khansahib, Hakim Muhammad Yaseen has enjoined upon the tourism department to develop  basic tourism infrastructure  at picturesque Tosamaidan health resort , in  Khansahib constituency,  which has been thrown open to public recently after remaining in use as Army  Firing range for about 50 years .

He also urged the need to  interlink Tossamaidan  with Doodhpathri  through a bride at  Nallah Sukhnag  to  develop a beautiful  Tossamaidan – Doodhpathri  tourism circuit.

During his visit to Sith Haran and Tossamaidan tourist resort along with the senior officers of district administration Budgam and  tourism department   , Hakeem  Yaseen said that development of  these twin tourist destinations in district budgam , besides promoting  tourism sector in the state , would also  provide employment and livelihood opportunities to the youth and un employed  people of the  far-flung and backward areas of Khansahib constituency.

Hakeem Yasin asked the concerned engineers and tourism officers to form a comprehensive DPR for  development of the proposed Tossamaidan- Doodhpathri  Touist Cicuit  at an earliest so that funds for this purpose could be earmarked. He said the proposed tourist circuit would  provide varied choice to the foreign as well as domestic tourists including  adventure, river rafting , golfing, winter sports and leisure tourism. He also called for upgradation and improvement of Tossamaidan-Brass road which would provide an alternate approach to this tourist resort. He  asked the concerned officers to deploy adequate  staff for the twin tourism development authorities of Tossamaidan and Doodhpathri . He asked the concerned  officers and engineers to prepare a DPR for tapping Tossamaidan spring water for a new Regional Water Supply Scheme which on completion would provide drinking water facility to about 50 habitations in the area.

The Adittional Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, Farooq Ahmad, Chief Executive officer, TDA and the concerned engineers and officers accompanied Hakeem Yaseen during the day long tour of the area. (CNS)



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CM visits Shahadara Sharief, attends annual urs of Hazrat Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah (RA)

Srinagar

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti who was on a day’s tour to the area, visited the shrine of Hazrat Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah at Shahadara Sharief and paid her obeisance there.

The Chief Minister joined the annual urs celebrations at the shrine which are being observed on 9th and 10th of Muharram every year.

Mehbooba Mufti also launched the website of the shrine on the occasion. The website besides giving an in-depth information about the life and teachings of the 18th century saint also provides information about boarding and lodging to the intending pilgrims.

The Chief Minister, who is also the Chairperson of J&K Wakf Council, also inaugurated the community kitchen constructed by the shrine management for the convenience of the pilgrims. She interacted with the devotees and sought their feedback about improving services by the shrine management.

Later, the Chief Minister held a review of the developmental activities in the district. She enquired about the pace of work on the Medical College at Rajouri besides other developmental works in the district.



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‘I am a thief, not a braid chopper’: Not every stranger could be a hair-cutter

Srinagar

While a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to investigate in the mysterious braid chopping phenomenon, there are not many answers available, so far. The people, almost everywhere, are spending sleepless nights across Kashmir, mostly in the southern parts of Kashmir where it is emerging as a sort of epidemic.

There have been a series of instances in which the people have attempted catching the people whom they do not know. They have all been set free but only after they became the victims of the situation.

In a southern Kashmir village, hundreds of people chased a young man and finally caught him. They stripped him and beat him ruthlessly and it was broadcast live on the social websites. It was only after the marshalling was over that the people who caught him started seeking answers from him.

“I am not a braid chopper,” the young man was heard saying on the video. “I am a thief of different kind.”

By then, however, he was beaten to the pulp. It was on the basis of the video shared by thousands of people that somebody claimed to have known him. He was not identified but the person said the youth was a thief and a habitual drug peddler from somewhere in Budgam. The person had said that he was in police custody for three months but when finally he was set free, there was nobody from his family even to claim him. He had also said the person is slightly mentally unwell.

In another incident, reports said, a group of Kashmir University students were on a survey in a village. Two of the girls from the group approached a family and sought space for prayers. They permitted them. While the two girls were offering their prayers, the family shut them up and shouted they had caught the braid choppers. It took an effort by the students to explain that they are actually on a research project and have been wrongly mistaken as braid choppers.

Earlier as well there were two cases in which the army had to open fire deep in southern Kashmir. Though the people claimed they had actually caught the braid choppers and the soldiers took them away, the state police have not confirmed even a shred of it.

In another case, again in southern Kashmir, a non local person wandering on the streets was caught and handed over to the police. He was accused of practicing black magic by using the hair. It was not established by the police.

Since incidents of braid chopping are taking place and there is not any clear answer to it about who is doing it and why, the people, out of their own compulsion, will remain vigilant. That is a natural thing. This is not for the first time it is happening. It has happened earlier as well when the “ghosts” were unleashed on Kashmir. It was again in place when the home burners, “nar tschour”, were out earlier.

But the real tension will remain that these quick responses by the society should not end up adding to the crisis by hurting those who are not involved, even remotely. The society will have to evolve its own system to address this concern.



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IG BSF meets slain personnel’s family at Army Public School Hajin

Srinagar

Inspector General Border Security Force met family members of slain Muhammad Ramzan Parray at Army Goodwill School in Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district.

Ramzan an off duty BSF jawan was killed recently by suspected militants at his home in Parray Mohalla. He was posted outside state and was on vacation.

Sunali Mishra, IG BSF Kashmir was scheduled to visit his house however, according to sources, due to security reasons the meeting was held at Army Goodwill School.

“Ramzan was a brave heart solider who laid his life to fight against the enemy,” Mishra said.

Mishra also said that they have taken up the issue with higher ups that Ramzan must be awarded posthumously.

“We will take care of Ramzans family,” she said and added that his ‘mission’ will be taken forward.

Besides SSP Bandipora, several other police officers were present on the occassion. (CNS)



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Mehbooba, Akhtar join Dussehra festivities at Polo Ground

Srinagar 

Dusshera, the festival of victory of good over evil, is being celebrated today.

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti joined hundreds of people at Polo Ground this evening to witness the burning of effigies of Ravan, Meghnath and Kumbakaran.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister was presented shawl as a token of love by the organizers of the event.

Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar; MLCs, Surinder Ambardar and Khurshid Alam; senior officers and people from different walks of life were present on the occasion.What



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Nab culprits involved in braid chopping: CM directs Police, divisional admin

Srinagar

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today issued strict instructions to the divisional administration and Police to nab the culprits found involved the braid chopping incidents in the State.

The Chief Minister chaired a meeting of senior civil and police officers in this regard here today.

Mehbooba Mufti asked the DGP to constitute special teams in every district and track down the culprits found involved with spreading fear among young women by chopping their hair.

The Chief Minister also directed the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir to ask all the Deputy Commissioners to instill confidence among local people and solicit their cooperation in nabbing the culprits.

It may be recalled here that the Chief Minister few days back while expressing concern had directed the DGP to constitute a special team to nab the culprits found involved in braid chopping incidents in Kulgam district and elsewhere in the State.



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PDP’s surrender to BJP and RSS dangerous for J&K: NC

Srinagar

National Conference on Saturday said RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks about the need for constitutional amendments to repeal J&K’s special status was a matter of shame for the PDP and asked the party to introspect about the costs that the State could pay because of its abject surrender to the BJP and the RSS to remain in power. In a statement issued from National Conference Head Office, ‘Nawa-e-Subha’ in Srinagar, an NC Spokesperson while strongly condemning the RSS Chief’s remarks said J&K’s special status was the only constitutional bridge that connected J&K to the rest of the country and the RSS Chief should stop misleading the people to stoke passions in the face of growing criticism over the drastic economic slowdown in the country.

“While the RSS and the BJP have repeatedly made their intentions absolutely clear with regard to Article 35-A and Article 370, it is the PDP’s apologetic silence that is a matter of grave concerns and is indicative of a complete sell-out that could have dangerous and far-reaching implications for the State and its people”, the NC Spokesperson said.

The NC Spokesperson asked the PDP to stop adding insult to injury by still talking about its alleged, fictitious ‘Agenda of the Alliance’ with the BJP that had clearly mentioned that BJP had agreed to a status-quo on the State’s Special Status. “Far from agreeing on a ‘status-quo’, BJP and RSS has intensified its overt and covert activities against Article 35-A and Article 370 and Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks go on to reveal the seriousness and gravity of this onslaught on J&K’s political rights and dignity”, the NC Spokesperson further said.

“The judicial activism that has resulted in Article 35-A being under judicial review in the Supreme Court is a direct result of RSS’s elaborate plan aimed at abrogating the State’s Special Status by litigations and petitions filed through affiliate hitherto unknown organizations. What is alarming is the State Government’s lacklustre and unprofessional legal defence of Article 35-A and also the fact that the Central Government chose to not file a writer counter affidavit defending the Article. This has made it evidently clear that both PDP and BJP are on the same page and the elaborate, melodramatic fixed-match is aimed at providing a cover to the RSS to further its long-held ideological agenda with respect to Jammu and Kashmir”, the NC Spokesperson said in the statement.

“BJP has officially and publicly reiterated that there is no change in its goal of abrogating Article 370 and repealing Article 35-A. Despite such reiterations from the BJP, PDP has chosen to remain in an alliance with them exhibiting its self-seeking lust for political power at any cost. The same PDP leaders who used to wax eloquent in newspaper columns about BJP’s nefarious agenda are now not only silent but acting as go-betweens between the BJP and the PDP, having reaped personal and political dividends of their sheer hypocrisy. Every moral lecture that PDP gave before the 2014 election is now a reminder of the party’s U-turns and its failure to protect the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir”, the NC Spokesperson said.

“It is for the Chief Minister to take a call of her conscience and, for once, show some courage in the face of this onslaught against the State by her allies. Her failure to stand up to this onslaught would result in unimaginable consequences for the entire State and deeply affect peace and stability in the region. Jammu and Kashmir’s Special Status is non-negotiable and cannot be wished away by the BJP and RSS but PDP’s surrender has not only emboldened their will but has also given political space for such unfortunate remarks”, the NC Spokesperson said in the statement.



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DGP Vaid chairs high level meeting at SKPAU

Srinagar

The up-gradation of infrastructure and other facilities for all the Training Institutions particularly the Sher-I-Kashmir Police Academy Udhampur (SKPAU) is our priority, Director General of Police, Dr SP Vaid said during a high level meeting at SKPAU.

The DGP said that the Academy should prioritize its requirements and PHQ will be prompt in meeting those requirements. He said that the requirements which cannot be immediately met out would be fulfilled through modernization and other plans.  Dr. Vaid while referring to the deficiencies of staff and infrastructure in the training institutions assured the officers and the heads of training institutes that PHQ was in know of those requirements and steps will be taken accordingly so that they are met.

Director SKPAU Muhammad Sulaiman Salaria, Assistant Director (Indoor), Assistant Director (Outdoor), Assistant Director (Admn.) highlighted the requirements with regard to the infrastructure before the DGP in the meeting. Onspot orders were  issued with regard to some requirements  by the DGP. He directed Special DGP and other officers of PHQ to redress others as quick as possible.



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RSS volunteers march in Bhaderwah, demand removal of Article 35-A

M Majid Malik

Bhaderwah

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Saturday took out ‘path-sanchalan’ rally in Bhaderwah town of Doda district.

“Path Sanchalan” (full dress route march) was taken out from the Geeta Bhawan by RSS activists. Marching through the whole town through the main market, the volunteers passed through Ganpath Bazar, Seri Bazar, Mandir Bazar, Bus stand, Jai Road, Vaskdhera Mohalla, Khakhal Mohalla and concluded the march at Geeta Bhawan.

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The ‘sanchalan’ was welcomed at various places by the residents of Bhaderwah with “Pushp Varsha”.

While speaking on the occasion RSS Seh Prant Pracharak Rupesh Kumar said  that RSS has always been at the fore front for the “national cause” and the aim of establishing Bharat as Vishwa Guru is now not a distant dream.

While terming article 35 A as unconstitutional he said that article 35 A is a violation of the basic character of the constitution which provides equality to all the citizens of India and it must go.

Stressing on strengthening Shakhas he said the Swayamsevaks have more responsibility on their shoulders at present as country is facing more challenges today than it was facing during pre -independence or post independence days.



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Karbala a lesson for upholding truth, resisting evil: Mehbooba

Srinagar

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said the sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his companions at Karbala would continue to remind the mankind about the futility of falsehood and deceit and ultimate victory of truth and uprightness.

In her message on the occasion of Ashoora, the Chief Minister said the events at Karbala teach us the lesson of upholding the principles of righteousness in all trying circumstances and denying forces of evil to make us bow or succumb before them. She said the unparallel courage, sacrifice and patience displayed by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala reinvigorated our faith in a just and egalitarian system. She added Ashoora e Muharram is an occasion to enlighten and guide the whole of mankind forever.

Mehbooba Mufti said the very act of sacrifice teaches us steadfastness for the supremacy of the truth. She said the biggest tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.) would be that we stand united for the welfare and good of human society.



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Tassaduq Mufti visits Ladakh; Conducts grievance redressal camps

Srinagar

Coordinator Chief Minister’s Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Mufti, conducted a series of grievance redressal camps in Ladakh region during which he reviewed availability of basic amenities to people of the region.

At Drass, the Coordinator took stock of various developmental works. Issues like winter transportation along with up-gradation of schools, deficiency of staff in hospitals and initiation of helicopter services on daily basis and availability of essential services were discussed threadbare.

During the visit, various deputations of travel agents, hoteliers, students and senior citizens called on the Coordinator and briefed him about their grievances. The Coordinator assured the deputations that the issues raised by them would be taken up and redressed in a phased manner.

Another meeting was held at District Headquarters Kargil where issues pertaining to potable water supply, electricity and street lights were discussed.

A public durbar was also held at Shargole, Kargil where people presented their grievances regarding infrastructure development, improper road connectivity, poor quality of bridges, pendency in payment of flood-affected areas and other issues. A similar kind of camp was held at Khalsi, Kargil.

Tassaduq Mufti also convened a meeting today at Conference Hall DC Office Leh, which was attended by district officers, students, hoteliers, and research scholars. The meeting held threadbare discussions on important issues affecting the region. A delegation represented by Women Hill Council emphasised the need for increasing the women police personnel in the region. The representatives also requested for creating a separate hostel for women in Degree College. The Coordinator CM’s Grievance Cell asked the concerned to expeditiously redress the issues.

The Coordinator also took note of the waste management in the famous Pangong Lake and other tourist areas and directed the authorities to expedite the process of developing public toilets. He also emphasised on creating a mechanism for bringing down the airfares to and from the region to facilitate the people.

A team of Grievance Cell with Additional Secretary, Inam-ul-Haq Siddiqui accompanied the Coordinator during the visit.



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40 former Sarpanchs, Panchs of INC and PDP join NC: Spokesperson

Srinagar

National Conference on Saturday reiterated its commitment to fight against nefarious designs that were conspiring to harm Jammu and Kashmir and deprive its people of their constitutionally guaranteed rights. Addressing a function at Party Head Office, ‘Nawa-e-Subha’ in Srinagar, National Conference Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani said the party would leave no stone unturned to fight for the interests and rights of the people and wont’ allow PDP to compromise on the honour and the dignity of the people.

On this occasion forty Former Sarpanchs, Deputy Sarpanchs and Panchs from Bandipora District joined National Conference in the presence of NC General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani, North Zone President Muhammad Akbar Lone, Senior Leader Muhammad Sayeed Akhoon, YNC District President Bandipora Dr. Ghulam Nabi and Youth Leader Sameer Iqbal Bhat.

Welcoming the new entrants into the party, NC Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani asked them to work with dedication and honesty in serving the people in the face of rampant corruption and misgovernance that had wreaked havoc with the State since the PDP-BJP Government came to power. “People are suffering in the face of unprecedented unemployment, rising inflation and a complete collapse of public utilities and services. Key public sectors are in ruins and people in far-flung areas have been neglected by the Administration. As conscious and conscientious political workers and activists, it is your duty to reach out to the people in these trying circumstances and work towards the alleviation of their problems and resolution of their grievances”, the NC Provincial President said.

Speaking on the occasion, NC Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani welcomed the new entrants into the party and asked them to work with vigour and honesty to strengthen the party at the grassroots level as it was National Conference alone that stood to safeguard the dignity and political rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir while other political forces and their Trojan Horses were out to sell their conscience for power. “The entry of a growing number of dedicated and committed political and social activists into the party is a sign of a groundswell of support for the party leadership’s fight to protect the State’s interests and we can all together defeat those forces who are inimical to the State’s integrity and prosperity”, the NC Provincial President said on the occasion.

Earlier reputed Trade Union Leader, Ghulam Ahmed Beigh of Makhdoom Sahib, Srinagar joined National Conference along with dozens of his supporters at a function held at NC Head Office, ‘Nawa-e-Subha’ in Srinagar in the presence of National Conference Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani.

The new entrants to the party pledged to carry forward the ideals and mission of the Party’s Founder, Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah and to strengthen the hands of Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah in countering the nefarious designs of the PDP-BJP Alliance.



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Seeking abrogation of Art 370 amounts to disrespecting Indian Constitution: Rasheed

Srinagar

Reacting to RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s demand of making constitutional amendments for abrogating Article 370 and other related provisions, Awami Ittehad Party Chairperson and MLA Langate Er Rasheed has said that though there is nothing new in what Bhagwat has stated but the demand of demolishing Article 370 is itself an evidence that RSS and like-minded organizations don’t have faith in Indian constitution.

In a statement issued today Rasheed said, “Those who often accuse Kashmiri’s of disrespecting Indian constitution by seeking Right to Self-Determination should understand that if seeking Right to Self-Determination is something outside Indian constitution, then demand to remove Article 370 and 35-A amount to disrespecting Indian Constitution and is an ample proof that people like Mohan Bhagwat don’t have faith in Indian constitution.

“The provisions like 370 and 35-A are temporary because of disputed nature of J&K and if UN resolutions are implemented and J&K becomes India’s integral part through a plebiscite, Article 370, 35-A and other provisions will automatically become null and void.  However people of Jammu & Kashmir are not averse or scared to any discussion on J&K dispute and if government of India invites all stake holders for unconditional talks, let RSS and like-minded organizations of Sang Parivar argue on the table about abrogating all articles granting special status to J&K and Kashmiris should also be allowed to plead their demand of right to self determination,” he said in the statement.

He added: “Whatsoever emerges from a sincere dialogue based on historic facts, logic and argument should be acceptable to all”.



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Police recovers 105 kgs of Fukki from Islamabad, 1 kg Charas from Handwara

Srinagar

Islamabad police on Saturday arrested a notorious drug peddler and recovered 105 kilograms of fukki and raw material of cannabis from him.

Acting on a specific information, a police party of Police Station Bijbehara headed by SHO Bijbehara under the Supervision of SDPO Bijbehara Rashid Akbar arrested a notorious drug peddler identified as Mohammad Yousuf Dar @ Yousuf Joker son of Abdul Raheem resident of Sethar Sangam from his house. On his instance 105 kilograms of Fukki and raw material of cannabis was recovered, a police statement said.

A case FIR number 161 /2017 under section 8/20 NDPS Act was registered in Police Station Bijbehara and investigation was taken up.

In Handwara, police has arrested a notorious drug smuggler and recovered contraband substance from his possession.

Acting on specific information, Handwara police arrested a notorious drug smuggler Farooq Ahmad Dar son of Mohammad Sultan Dar resident of Lachipora Zachaldara. 01 kilograms of charas was recovered from his possession which was meant to be distributed among the youth of the district. He is considered as main supplier of contraband substances especially in Rajwar and Handwara areas, the statement added.

A case was registered in Police Station Handwara and investigation taken up.

Meanwhile, Budgam police launched a drive in Khan Sahib area of the district and destroyed wild bhung spread on about 10 kanals of land.

A party of Police Station Khan Sahib under the command of SHO Khan Sahib Aftab Iqbal destroyed wild bhung in their jurisdiction. Wild bhung spread on about eight kanals of land was destroyed along the road side from Numlar to Khan Shaib and about 02 kanals of land at graveyard Krimshire.

The residents of the area have applauded the role of Police.



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Kashmir: Global Warming

by Jalal Ud Din Baba

Since decade’s human kind on the planet earth has pursued unending war with Mother Nature, in particular with earth and its surrounding atmosphere, which has caused enormous environmental complications. The carbon emission footprint on earth’s biosphere is threatening to create greenhouse effect of monumental consequences across the continents regardless of socio-economical status, development and advancement in science and technology.

Cheery Blossom: KL Image Jalal Jeelani

Man may have reached Moon and Mars but on ground his very existence is under serious threat of extinction. Rapidly growing cosmopolitan phenomenon, and urbanization is engulfing agriculture and grasslands, unabated industrial growth, fossil fuel powered traffic and transportation is playing havoc with the atmosphere; pollution, fresh water resources be it lakes, rivers, streams or glaciers are fading fast and turning biodiversity upside down, thus resulting in global warming and climate change with unprecedented consequences from Kashmir to Kenyakumari, Asia to Africa, Antarctica to Australia, Europe to America’s.

Kashmir, so called The Paradise On Earth, Switzerland and Venice Of Asia is no way unaffected; the changed life style we are witnessing in Kashmir since last two to three decades are clear indications of climate change. Our environmental behavior has gone through drastic overturns be it our lakes and wetlands like Wular, Dal, Anchar, Highgam are turning like solid waste dumping sites or the alpine glacial reservoirs from Thaajwas to Kolahai, Sheshnag to Siachin are melting faster than anticipated by researchers and environment scientists with unforeseen disasters and calamities. The precipitation in the form of rains and snowfall in recent years has altered immensely. Erratic climate and unfavorable conditions has taken it tool on ground with colossal cause and effect.

When we hear the term global-warming, it seems like a farfetched idea especially when you are talking of Kashmir. This corner of the world, with its mountains, lakes, amongst glaciers and countless bounties of nature, seems untouched by global climate change. But is it the reality? Or are we looking at things superficially?

Abdul Samad Khan is cherry picking in the hey days of his prosparity. KL Image: Jalal Jeelani

Abdul Samad Khan (76), a Pashtun patriarch, who’s father at the advent of twentieth century migrated from Elahi, Khyber Pakhtoon Khawa (KPK Pakistan) to Kashmir valley, in 1912. His father, a trader, saw the climate in Kashmir suitable for farming, settled for life at Watlar Ganderbal amidst of the glacial troposphere. Besides getting the permanent citizenship, political rights, civic amenities, inherited large swaths of barren land. Once he saw the rising sun flashes its first rays on this plateau and dawning sun too radiates the land. He didn’t waste the time and made the mark. He saw the Kashmir climate, conditions and atmosphere aptly suitable for farming, thus started to grow unique fruit (Cherry) that was suitable and sustainable crop under the cold conditions of valley. This started his modern farming. He turned the wastelands into red and green bloomy orchids of Cherry. Thus gained name, fame and admiration among the common populace as a progressive Cherry farmer, besides lifting his family fortunes, also came handy for the whole area, who followed his Cherry cultivation with immaculate success and reaped great benefits. He would employ more than 8 people in his orchid to do the farming. Thus became a saviour in his own terms.

But that was till few years ago. Now it is an altogether different story. After 76 years of prosperous life and educated family, usually Pashtoons in whole of the sub-continent are very hard at education, mostly the girl education is forbidden, also very conservative in thought and deed. But Samad Khan was a visionary of sorts, he made it amply sure to educate his progeny better way than even his local native Kashmiri populace would do. Samad Khan also became a pioneer of girl education in the area and braved against the all odds. He transformed the Pashtoon diaspora at Czhainthan Watlar from darkness to enlightenment through education and economic empowerment.

However, today the same Samad Khan, is at the cross roads of uncertainty and dismay. Not because of political conflict of Kashmir or the war rattling’s between the two neighboring nations India and Pakistan but because of the changing climate of the region. Once a self-reliant Cherry trader, today Samad Khan is no more than a labor person, doing menial labor under the MNERAGA rural employment scheme of central government. Now he is become a daily wager, works for Rs 120 a day. Doing hard work of lifting heavy stones for shaping link roads in difficult terrain. He has to toil his blood and sweat to earn his livelihood even at the age of 76. The days of good times are gone, so is Cherry red decorum. Living is turning hard, because the erratic weather has taken its tool on his precious holding Cherry land.

Female Kestrel on an almond grove in Awantipora (KL Image:: Shamoon Ishtiyaq)

Mohammad Shafi Bhat, from Watlar, learned from Samad Khan‘s progressive efforts, thoughtfully went step ahead and started to grow Almonds on his 20-acre land orchid. Earned astonishing benefits, changed his family fortunes for better, but the dilemma of erratic climate change, glacial meltdown, climbing temperatures and acute water scarcity, today he is in, is forcing him to rethink again. Today, he too is out of options, what to do with the land, the farming legacy his father had left with him for prosperity and better days, for generations to come.

Unmindful of the rest, Samad Khan’s Kashmir, known to the world as Switzerland of Asia, ultimate tourist destination, heaven of adventure sports and trekking, is heading for naught. Kashmir weather is so unreliable and inconsistent that since last four consecutive years, the snowfall in the plains is either non-entity or absolutely absent. Kashmir known for its winter splendor is becoming dry. Even the Chiliakalan, the harshest part of the winter, is losing its sheen and shrill. Winters are passing as normal as in the plains of India. Weeks and months pass by, without rain and snow.

Usually, it’s in mid December heavy snowfall is witnessed in whole of the Kashmir valley and the snow gods keeps the pace unto the mid March. All roads, electricity lines, water taps and pipelines are frozen in the chilling cold and mist, no icicles hanging from roof tops, communications disrupted. People were used to cut off from the rest of the country for weeks together due to the heavy snowfall. But those are bygone days.

Today, the atmospheric patterns are changed, now even if it snows mildly, it’s in the month of late March or beginning of April, when the Kashmir spring is in its full bloom. Cherry and Almond orchards are at their best, flourishing their red-white flowers, full of fragrance, attracting the honeybees from far of places known to the world for best Kashmir honey. But their heavenly world too gets crashing in a flash. Lively blooms turn into the frizzling morass. Life gets into sudden freezing death; moving bloom petals turn lifeless, the colour and the fragrance, turn bitter white. Whole of the orchids turn into shrouds. Lush green-yellow flickering mustard fields turn into frozen mutants. Deep mist and biting cold not only kills the honeybees but also kills Samad Khan’s hope. Besides Mohammad Shafi’s Golden Almond livelihood, which he cherished since decades, the enemy from within Kashmir, thinks otherwise, and destroys all the hopes.

Haji’s cherry crop is shronded in thick snow blanket. KL Image Jalal Jeelani

Haji Abdul Aziz Mir, 75, from Saffron fame Pampore Karewa’s, tricked nature for his entire life. Deceived all olds, besides Saffron, grows Almonds too in the same Saffron fields. In the double game predicament, Haji Abdul Aziz succeeded for more than 40 years. He cultivated the dual crop benefits till few years back, but now, the equation has changed, and times of complement are over.

Changing climate is destroying his double crop yielding Saffron fields. Today he too is at crossroads, same way as Samad Khan and Mohammad Shafi of Watlar. His Almond trees have dried-up to the top with wide-open branch cracks, tree bark ruptures, trunks fractured. All seems to be gone for nuts. Tragedy has doubled and the misfortune circled. Due to the absence of rains, extremely crucial for Saffron cultivation, these Saffron fields of Pampore are turning barren and unworthy. Once regarded as the goldmines of Kashmir are fast depleting to unsavory.

Mir and his family are now struggling for livelihood, and how to save their Saffron Orchards. Once famed for his skill and grit in the whole area, Haji is besieged to live with the concept of changing climate called “Globalization” in modern terminology or Global Warming, though the Kashmir Chapter of Climate change seems to be the Global Warning, in many ways than anticipated.

May be the days are not distant when winter games at the Gulmarg, the winter games capital of India, will be a dream, prettier truth. Climate change is a reality in practice rather just a catchy slogan. Kashmir, known for its snowy mountains, peaks, glacial streams and glaciers is its latest victim. The reasons are not difficult to find upon for this human made catastrophe. At plains human encroachments on lakes, water bodies, rivers and streams, most of all the wanton cutting of trees and deforestation of alpine jungles which are the primary source of rains and snow. The fast fading glaciers in the backyard of Kashmir Himalayan range has started to show its might and wrath with unthinkable consequences. Due to the human interference and calling, the glaciers are receding very fast at alarming pace. Despite the huge mountains, forests and glacial cover, Kashmir and its farming community is grasping for breath. Agrarian based economy is in great duress. Major three commercial crops of valley Cherry, Almonds and Saffron are feeling the heat right now and the next immediate victim might be the apple; the backbone of our state economy.

September 2014, Kashmir Floods were just a trailer, how for natures fury and revenge can go for. It’s that erratic behavior of nature’s ferocity, which is turning the climate behavior upside down with its changing pattern. When rain is needed most, it becomes dry. When the snow is the must, it turns blank. When it’s not needed, it smashes everything within a twinkle of an eye. The strange behaviour of Kashmir climate is changing the discourse Kashmir and its inhabitants were used to. Samad Khan, Mohammad Shafi Bhat and Haji Abdul Aziz Mir’s hopes are dashing in dust. Nothing to fall back, they are wandering what went wrong. Answers are quite glaring and too oblivious to see.

Heavy snow fall in Srinagar. KL Pic; Bilal Bahadr

Witnessing snowfall on April 6, 2017 shocked everyone! The reason is climate change. December, January and February were the apt months for snowfall. Snow would get frozen. But since last three to four years these three months, stay warm. In March and April, when spring starts, it coincides with snowing in mountains. Then it reaches in plains. It harms the Cherry, Almond and Peach blossoms in orchards. Crops are lost.

For the last five years, ‘untimely snowfall’ has been devastating to the crops. The times ahead may be very challenging. The new generation will be in difficult situation. Even for us, it will be quite tough living. Living conditions will become harsher.

Climate change is not only effecting the crops but it brings along with it disasters of an unknown level. The September 2014 floods showed us how nature can turn furious and spare nothing that comes in its way. What we are witnessed in recent past looks like just the tip of an iceberg. The things that Kashmir is known for today may not even exist after a few years. The thought sends shivers down the spine but it is becoming true.

(The author is a Srinagar based (National Awarded Documentary Filmmaker), his latest Documentary Film; Global Warning-Kashmir Chapter, to be released very soon. Other noticeable films of the filmmaker are: Shrouded Paradise (Kashmir Floods 2014), Pashtoon’s Beyond Taliban (Pashtoon’s From Kashmir to Pakistan), Saving The Saviour, (Wular Lake, Kashmir).



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Braid Chopping: Protests erupt on city outskirts

Srinagar

Protests erupted in Nowgam area on the outskirts of Srinagar city on Saturday against braid chopping, reports said.

They said that scores of protesters, mostly women of the area hit the streets soon after rumours about the presence of hair choppers spread in the area.

Meanwhile, police have arrested two non locals for questioning after braid chopping rumours in Hadipora, Rafiabad area of north Kashmir, police sources said.

Pertinently, hair chopping incidents have spread terror in the valley since some days.

Though police have established special teams to nab the miscreants however they have not arrested any one so far.



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Constitutional amendments can assimilate J&K with India: RSS

Srinagar

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said that people who were displaced from the Kashmir Valley in 1990s, are yet to be addressed.

“Necessary constitutional amendments will have to be made and old provisions will have to be changed in that state,” he said at the event, where BJP patriarch L K Advani and Union minister Nitin Gadkari were among those present.

“Only when the constitutional amendments are done, can the residents of Jammu and Kashmir be completely assimilated with the rest of India,” Bhagwat said, apparently hinting at Article 370 which gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.



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Clashes erupt in Islamabad against fresh braid chopping incident

Srinagar

Amid the fresh braid cutting incidents at Islamabad district of southern Kashmir on Saturday, intense clashes erupted in the adjoining Kulgam district.

Reports said that the latest braid-chopping incident took place in Nihama area of the district at 10 am.

The victim is mother of three children, and is under treatment at Public Health Center Nihama.

The clashes also took place in Lal Chowk area of Islamabad town against the unabated braid chopping incidents in the district.

Police lobbed several tear-gas shells to disperse the crowd, triggering clashes in the area. The clashes soon spread to other areas of the town including Achabal Adda and old town localities of Reeshi Bazar.

Also, on Friday five more braid cutting incidents were reported in Islamabad and Budgam districts of Kashmir.



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Muharram 2017: Hundreds of students take out mourning processions in Kargil

Sajjad Hussain

Kargil

To commemorate the “supreme sacrifice” in the history of Humanity and Islam of the 6-month-old Son of Hazrat Imam Hussain in the desert of Karbala, against the tyrant rule of Yazid, students of various branches of Muthhary Public School Kargil took out mourning processions in Kargil town.

The Procession started from New Busstand Kargil and passed through Fatima Chowk, Islamia School Chowk and Khomeini Chowk and cumulated at Hussaini Park Kargil.

The students were reciting lamentations and beating their chests and cheeks holding banners and raising slogans against the world imperialism including US and Israel for their “anti-human” policies and activities across the globe.

Meanwhile the mourning assemblies are going on across Kargil, since the beginning of Holy Month of Muharram, in which people pay rich tributes to the great scarifies of the Grand Son of Prophet Mohammad (SAW), Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions.



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JK Bank recruits 378 Banking Associates

Srinagar

J&K Bank has offered contractual appointments to 378 remaining leftover shortlisted candidates in the cadre of Banking Associates.

The Bank had earlier in the month of March issued its Relationship Executive (RE) selection list of 350 candidates along with 1250 contractual appointment offers to left over shortlisted candidates against available vacancies in Banking Associate cadre. Among the Offered 1250 Banking Associate positions, only 872 candidates joined and remained with the Bank hence leaving 378 vacant positions in the said cadre.

The Board of the Bank had earlier decided not to offer these vacancies to the remaining in order of merit left over shortlisted candidates in the concluded selection process. However Hon’ble CM’s desire in response to the persistent requests to her from these candidates to explore avenues for their deserving induction  keeping in view the unemployment scenario and their long wait for their selection owing to delay in  the process  and the manpower shortage derailing the exigent projects of National Importance like ADHAAR facilitation, GST and Digitization coupled with highly time consuming available alternative of fresh selection process led the Board to review its decision and allowed the Bank to fill the vacancies from the aforesaid leftover shortlisted candidates in order of merit and other necessary criteria followed in the process.

Chairman and CEO, Parvez Ahmed while deliberating on the development expressed his satisfaction on the timely Board approval for filling these vacancies and thanked the members for their wisdom and cooperation in understanding the Banks Manpower Shortage scenario. He further informed that though this timely intake of around 378 qualified young men will augment the Human Capital of the Bank to handle the short term exigent Challenges, yet the under preparation Business Plan of three to five years shall necessitate recruitments in much more numbers. “We are quite hopeful of living right up to the expectations of Educated State youth. We will make regular and most sought after employment offers to them in reasonable numbers and shall continue to remain second largest employer of the State after Government of Jammu and Kashmir with improved intake after every recruitment period”, he said and further reiterated that Empowerment by Employment for our Educated Youth is embedded in the mission of the Bank.



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Friday, 29 September 2017

Restrictions in 13 Police Station areas of Srinagar on Saturday

Srinagar

The Srinagar district administration on Friday said that restrictions under section 144 shall remain in place at 13 places across Srinagar in the following police station areas.

Nowhatta, Maisuma, Rainawara, Khanyar, Maharaj Gunj, Safa Kadal, Shaheed Gunn, Shergari, Batamaloo, Kara Nagar, Kothi Bagh, Kral Khud and Ram Munshi Bagh (Dalgate Area Only).

Pertinently, today restrictions were imposed in 8 police station areas of the city.



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Hurriyat (m) condemns house detention of Mirwaiz

Srinagar

Terming the continuous house detention of Hurriyat Conference (m) chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as political vendetta, the amalgam spokesman said that Mirwaiz was once again prevented from addressing the Friday congregation and prayers at historical Jamia Masjid Srinagar.

The spokesman said during the days of historical importance in Islamic calendar in which the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA) and the tragedy of Karbala has taken place, Mirwaiz in his address was going to throw light on the historic event.

The spokesman said Mirwaiz being the religious leader has certain responsibilities and his continuous house detention severely affects the social activities in the downtown in particular and other areas of Kashmir in general.

He said that as per the decades’ old practice, Mirwaiz was scheduled to address the religious gathering at Alam Sahab (RA) at Narawara on 10th Muharram (Sunday) wherein he will pay tributes to Imam Hussain (AS) and his contributions towards Islam besides throwing light on the entire episode of Karbala.



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Governor directs Universities to implement reservation policy for PwDs

Srinagar

In view of the serious concern raised by various organisations regarding non-implementation of reservation policy for Persons with Disabilities in the State Universities, Governor N.N. Vohra, Chancellor of the Universities of Kashmir and Jammu, has directed Vice-Chancellors of both the Universities to ensure that the requisite modalities for implementation of Reservation Policy for Persons with Disabilities, both for teaching and non –teaching positions in  the Universities, are finalized by 31st October 2017.



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Braid Chopping: DC Islamabad chairs meeting to formulate strategy

Srinagar

In view of the braid chopping incidents reported in the district, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag,  Muhammad Younis Malik today called an emergency meeting of the magistrates, police officers and civil society members to discuss the measures that need to be taken up to tackle the situation and to bring the culprits to book.

The meeting was attended by Additional SP, SDMs of Pahalgam and Dooru, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars and other concerned officers.

The DC directed all the magistrates to ensure their presence at their respective headquarters and ensure that subordinates also do not leave their stations without proper permission. Besides, he directed all the magistrates to activate the Village Level Committees so that routine vigil is maintained to check such incidents.

Meanwhile, the SDMs were directed to call a meeting of the officers of their respective jurisdictions aiming at mobilization of field staff for checking the occurrence of such incidents.

The magistrates and the police officials were directed to coordinate with each other and to share the information so that culprits are apprehended at the earliest.

The DC also sought the cooperation of the civil society and local Auqaf Committees and general public to nab the perpetrators. People have been advised to contact the already publicized contact numbers in case of any help.



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Chief Minister greets people on Dussehra

 Srinagar

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has greeted people of the State on the occasion of Dussehra.

In her felicitation message, the Chief Minister said the festival marks the victory of good over evil. She said Jammu & Kashmir is proud of celebrating festivals of every religion and community with equal fervor and intensity.

Mehbooba Mufti has prayed for the well being of the people of the State on the occasion.



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Defence Minister of India in Kashmir, visits forward post

Srinagar

Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman who arrived in Kashmir capital Srinagar on Friday for a two-day visit to take stock of the security situation and review preparedness of troopers on borders, met several senior Army commanders.

Sitharaman was received by Northern Army Commander and the Chinar Corps Commander at the Old Airfield. Later in the day, she visited a forward post on the Line of Control in Kashmir. She also met senior commanders as well.

This is the Nirmala Sitharaman’s first visit to the state after she assumed office as the Defence Minister of India earlier this month. She is also expected to visit Siachen on September 30. (CNS)



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Syrian Grand Mufti describes CM Mehbooba as role model for Muslim world

Srinagar

The Grand Mufti of Syria, His Eminence Dr Ahmad Bader Eddin Mohammad Adib Hassoun called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here on Friday.

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several issues confronting the Muslim ummah and the need to weed out the cult of violence from the Muslim society. They also underscored the need for inculcating values of peace, tolerance and coexistence among the younger generation.

The two leaders also exchanged ideas on education, social system, history and welfare of the Muslim ummah and the need for an effective inter faith communication to spread the message of Islam.

Mehbooba Mufti informed Dr. Adib Hassoun of various socio developmental initiatives undertaken by her Government in the State including the education and empowerment of women.

The Chief Minister invited the Grand Mufti and his delegation to visit the State again for exhaustive sessions with the ulema, local religious scholars and academicians.

The Grand Mufti informed the Chief Minister that he was happy to meet her and know about her views on the subjects discussed. “You are a role model for the Muslim world and Syrian women would take an inspiration from your personality”, he told the Chief Minister while extending an invitation to her to visit Syria.

The visit of the Syrian Grand Mufti has been coordinated by Indian Council of Cultural Relations, New Delhi.

Ambassador of Syria to India, Dr. Riad Abbas; Advisor in Syrian Embassy, Nazen Nasri and other officials of Syrian Embassy besides Regional Director, ICCR, Balwant Thakur accompanied the Grand Mufti during the visit.



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J&K Bank bids farewell to RBI Regional Director

SRINAGAR: J&K Bank organized a farewell for Regional Director RBI Nitya Kishore Sahu, who is superannuating on September 30, 2017. Chaired by the bank’s Chairman and CEO Parvez Ahmed, the function was attended by the bank’s Executive Presidents, Presidents and Vice-Presidents.

Sahu took over as the Regional Director last year in June. Prior to his posting at Jammu, Sahu was Chief General Manager and Banking Ombudsman for the States of West Bengal and Sikkim.

JK Bank CEO and Chairman Parvez Ahmad bidding farewell to RBI Regional director in Srinagar on September 29, 2017. Pic JK Bank

“The essence of this get-together is a humble acknowledgment of N K Sahu’s great support to us throughout our association,” Parvez Ahmad said. “While discharging his duties as the Chief Representative of the regulator in J&K, he never compromised on professional commitments and meanwhile mentored the Banks operating under his supervision in undertaking day to day challenges. Mammoth task of Demonetization of SBNs would not have been an exceptionally smooth affair in our State without his guidance and support.”

The chairman further said that the special restructuring package extended to state borrowers by the RBI was the hallmark of his compassionate approach towards the state and its subjects.

On the occasion, N K Sahu said, “I will never forget my tenure in J&K for the love and affection which I got from every stakeholder, especially the J&K Bank.”

He appreciated the passion of the J&K Bank while discharging its obligations towards the society that too in line with the regulatory guidelines. “Their approach to the problems of any nature and resolving the issues in most amicable manner is laudable. I appreciate it. Besides, I must say that the way J&K state level bankers committee meetings are conducted and problems are  solved, is commendable,” said Sahu. Precisely, he described J&K Bank as a wonderful success story in the landscape of banking from J&K state.

He gladly offered himself to the bank for any kind of free guidance/consultancy on any matter related to the banking.



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Youth injured after protests erupt in Nowhatta area of Old City

Srinagar

A youth was injured in clashes that erupted after Friday prayers in Downtown Srinagar.

Reports said that youth staged protests ain Nowhatta area of old city in Srinagar after the congregational prayers.

They said that forces resorted to teargas shelling and pellet firing to break up the protests.

A youth hit by pellets was shifted to SMHS hospital in Srinagar for treatment.

The identity of the youth could not be ascertained till last reports came in.



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