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Government rewards Jammu soldier for bagging six gold medals

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JAMMU

Recognizing the unique talent of shooter Chain Singh who made the state proud by winning 6 gold medals in 2016 South Asian Games besides clinching medal in 2014 Asian Games, J&K government has sanctioned Rs 5 lakh cash award for the young sportsperson.

Interestingly, the announcement came a day after J&K Bank included and awarded him as part of its 12 faces which are featured on its wall calendar.

“Chain Singh, a native of Jammu & Kashmir who is serving in the Indian Army, shall be presented this prestigious award by the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who is also the President of the State Sports Council,” informed Waheed-ur-Rehman Para, Secretary State Sports Council.

The cash award for the son of the soil has been sanctioned on the recommendation of Sports Minister, Imran Reza Ansari.

Pertinently, sports activities in the State have got a fillip in the past few months due to the endeavors of the present dispensation which besides upgrading the sports infrastructure is also focusing on felicitating the accomplished sportspersons to encourage them.

In this regard, eight year old Tajamul, gold medal winner in International Kickboxing and Meenal Gupta, gold medal winner in Junior International Chess meet in Sri Lanka were honoured with cash awards by the Chief Minister recently.

Chain Singh’s JK Bank profile reads like this:

“What do you do when your remote village lacks proper roads? According to Chain Singh, you shoot for the stars. In 2016, this member of the Army Marksmanship Unit became the first athlete from J&K to represent India at Olympics when he participated in shooting events in Rio.

Singh, who hails from a pastoral village in Doda District won 6 gold medals – three in individual events and three in team events – at the 2016 South Asian Games in India. He was also a bronze medalist at the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea.”

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Road accident near High Court kills driver

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SRINAGAR

A Load carrier driver got seriously injured when a speedy Swaraj Mazda vehicle hit it High Court, Srinagar.

Identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Firdousabad Batamaloo, he was immediately evacuated to SMHS hospital. He, however, succumbed to his injuries.

Police said they have registered a case and initiated the investigation process. It was not immediately known if the vehicle was seized and the driver arrested.

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In Ajmer shrief, Dr Abdullah prays for Kashmir

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Srinagar

On the last day of year 2016, National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah visited the Dargah of Gareeb Nawaz Hazrat Khwaja Moiunuddin Chishti (RA) at Ajmer and prayed for sustained peace in Kashmir.

The reports reveal that Dr Abdullah, prayed for the victims of the unrest in Kashmir and sustained peace and stability in the state and the region.

“Gareeb Nawaz Hazrat Khwaja Moiunuddin Chishti (RA) was a beacon of spirituality, kindness and amity and his teachings continue to guide us towards mutual brotherhood, spiritual atonement and the pursuit of kindness. I prayed for Kashmir and for the entire region as we are passing through a very tumultuous phase”, Farooq said while talking to reporters in Ajmer.

He condemned the use of brutal forces and PSA against the youth of the state. “Pellets should be banned immediately and the Government should engage with the youth rather than arresting them and imposing PSA on them”, Dr. Farooq said.

He hoped and prayed that the new year would bring tidings of peace and prosperity for the state

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Will not hesitate to use force; asserts new Indian Army chief on his first day

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Jammu

On his first day after assuming the charge, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat Sunday during his first ceremonial guard of honour sent out a strong message saying India wanted peace and tranquillity at the borders, but if needed, they would not hesitate to use force.

General Rawat was talking to the media after inspecting a guard of honour at the South Block in New Delhi.

According to reports, Gen Rawat said, “We want peace and tranquillity at the border but the target of peace does not mean we are weak. If need be, we will not hesitate to use force.”

When asked what would be his priorities, he said, “There will be no change in vision and thrust areas of the army. It has been arrived at after due deliberations.”

Earlier in his remarks, Gen Rawat said, “I am aware of the roles and tasks assigned to the army. This will include maintaining security at the borders.”

Gen Rawat also sent across a message to all ranks of the army saying every soldier counted. “Everyone counts and is equal in my eyes,” he said in a possible effort to end the social media comments about promotion of Infantry over the Armoured Corps.

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On funeral of slain cop; MLA Er Rashid appeals UJC to understand compulsion of local policemen

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Srinagar

AIP chief and MLA Langate Er. Rasheed Sunday has accused India of facilitating innocent killings in Kashmir by avoiding resolution to the 70 year long political dispute.

This is said while addressing a gathering at the funeral ceremony of Abdul Karim Sheikh, a constable from J&K Police at Mawar, who was killed wheh militants attacked naka party in Chogal area of Handwara.

Er. Rasheed according to spokesman said that “Kashmiris have to be like a nation if they want to end their sufferings” and added that majority of the J&K Police force comprises of local youth, whose sentiments and aspirations are by no means different than rest of their nation.

Er. Rasheed further said “every Kashmiri whosoever he may be wants his political sentiments and aspirations to be addressed and the local cops can never be snatched from the right of having feelings towards the popular sentiment”.

Er. Rasheed appealed United Jihad Counsel (UJC) to understand the compulsions of common police cops and added that UJC needs to keep in mind that about one Lac Jawans of J&K Police cannot be left isolated.

He added that while many cops of JKP lost their lives while supporting resistance movement, dozens were terminated from services and UJC should keep in mind that there is always a scope to facilitate in making local cops people friendly.

He said “no mother whosoever she may be would ever wish to get coffins of her beloved one. Those officials paying tributes to soldiers and cops have every right to do so but must understand, that it makes no difference to the families, wives, mothers and kids of the deceased personnel as there can be no substitute to human lives. It is high time for all the stake holders to give up arrogance and stop humanity from bleeding by resolving the dispute”.

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Kichloo visits Padder, offers condolence to bereaved families

Asif Iqbal Naik

Kishtwar

Former Minister and National Conference MLC from Kishtwar Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo visited the Ishtyari village of Padder and offered condolence to the seven bereaved families who lost their members in tragic road accident on Wednesday.

Accompanied by senior party, Kichloo met the family members of all the seven deceased families and expressed his heartfelt condolences to them and assured all possible help to these family.

Kichloo gave Rs. 10000 cash assistance to each family out of Bashir Ahmed Kichloo Memorial Trust. He appealed government to grant Rs 5 lac compensation to next of kith and kins of each deceased family, beside a job to one of the family member.

Kichloo also met the Commanding Officer of GREF and show his resentment over the poor condition of Kishtwar – Padder and Gulabgard-Ishtyari road. He asked the GREF Officials to expedite the construction process by engaging more manpower so that people get respite from traveling on bad roads. He asked the GREF Officials to take good care of vulnerable portion of the two important role, beside requested them to install crash barriers at accident porn areas on 150 KM Kishtwar-Padder-Sansari road so that fatal accidents could be prevented in near future.

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