Shashi Tharoor accuses govt of misusing police P7 | NATION NABARD organises training for SHGs BJP holds protest against Congress AAP Same as other political packs P5 | KATHUA P3 | CITY INFO P6 | OPINION theNORTHLINES The Newspaper of Substance Vol No: XX Issue No. 69 Jammu Tawi Mon, Mar. 16, 2015 Pages - 12 Price ` 2/- www.thenorthlines.com, www.epaper.northlines.in Regd. No. JK/306/2014-16 Budget session J&K likely to get Cabinet reshuffle Administration J&Kfrom March 18 $250 million soft loan Pawan back as Div Comm, BR Sharma to take Home, Shantmanu as Comm Health, Soujanya to head JMC Suresh, Bhandari, Tushar, Wattal, Shahnaz Goni, Thussu packed to insignificance NL Correspondent JammuTawi | Mar | 15: The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, has ordered the following transfers and postings in Civil Administration with immediate effect. Rakesh Kumar Gupta, IAS (JK:86), Principal Secretary to the Governor, has been transferred and posted as Principal Secretary to the Government, Forest Department, vice Mr. Mohammad Afzal Bhat. Suresh Kumar, IAS (JK:86), Principal Secretary to the Government, Home Department, has been transferred and posted as Director General, J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development, relieving Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Bukhari, IAS, of the additional Arvind Kejriwal a ''small single city leader'': Modi charge of the post. Mr. Braj Raj NL Correspondent Sharma, IAS (JK:84), Principal Jammu Tawi, Mar. 15: Secretary to the Government, Planning and Development Amidst the reports that the Department, shall hold the charge PDP-BJP government has of the post of Principal Secretary been busy in cleaning the to the Government, Home Depar- J&K Administration of tment, in addition to his own corrupt and inefficient duties, till further orders. Shant- officials and to bring manu, IAS (JK:91), Divisional elements of probe and Commissioner, Jammu, has been accountability for appropriate transferred and posted as delivery of public service, it Commissioner/Secretary to the has affected a major reshuffle Government, Health and Medical in the Civil and Police Education Department, vice Mr. Administration. In a major sweep, the Jammu and Gazzanfar Hussain. Bipul Pathak, IAS (JK:92), Kashmir government on Commissioner/Secretary to the Sunday ordered the transfer Government, Transport Departm- of nearly 55 senior officials ent, has been transferred and of the civil and police posted as Commissioner/Secr- departments almost a etary to the Government, Housing fortnight after the PDP-BJP and Urban Development DepartCommissioner/Secretary to the ment, vice Mr. Satesh Nehru. Pawan Kotwal, IAS (JK:94), Government, PHE, Irrigation and BJP-PDP Govt yet to frame return policy for Kashmir Pandits New Delhi:AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal may have inflicted a massive defeat on BJP in Delhi polls last NL Correspondent/KIP month, but months earlier PM Narendra Modi saw him JammuTawi | Mar | 15: as a "small single city Instead of fixing any time period leader." for facilitating Kashmiri Pandit displaced families to return to the valley the BJP-PDP coalition Government is groping in the dark and even the Deputy Chief New Delhi: When counting Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, has sought cooperation from the of votes polled in the LS elections was on, Modi was Kashmiri migrants for helping alone in his room meditating the Government to fulfill its commitment. with no television on and Though Dr Singh has stated took calls only after 12 noon. that the BJP was committed to help the displaced people to return to the valley he has not identified any set programme which was to be initiated or New Delhi: The Centre is in followed for enabling the the process of finalising a displaced people to be back to policy for reducing the the valley which they had left in number of court cases 1990 with the rise of Pakistan against the government. sponsored proxy war against India. The BJP-PDP coalition On LS poll result day, Modi saw no TV, took calls after noon Centre moots policy to reduce its litigations 8 detained in nun gangrape incident Krishnagar (WB): Eight persons were detained in connection with the gangrape of a 71-year-old nun in a convent school, as a a high official of a Roman Catholic congregation, Religious of Jesus and Mary, arrived here today to inquire into the incident. Swamy remark on mosques: Gogoi threatens ban on entry, FIR Administrative overhaul in J&K to restore credibility combine assumed power. However, the Mufti Muhammad Sayeed government retained B.B. Vyas, the principal secretary to former chief minister Omar Contd... on P2.... Flood Control Department, The maiden 23-day-long budget session of the Mufti Sayeed government in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly will begin from March 18 and budget would be presented on March 22. Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly today issued provisional calendar for the sittings of the first session of the 12th Legislative Assembly here today. This is maiden session of the Mufti Sayeed-led BJP-PDP government in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the provisional calendar issued by Pro-tem Speaker, Mohmmad Shafi, Session will be starting from March 18, with the Governor's address to Legislature and the House sittings would continue till April 9. "Discussion on motion of thanks on the Governor's address and reply thereto will be held on March 19 and March 20," Secretary, Legislative Assembly, M Ramzan said. NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi | Mar | 15: Jammu and Kashmir Government today appointed senior lawyer of J&K High Court Reyaz Ahmad Jan as the new Advocate General of the State. The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, approved the appointment of advocate Reyaz Ahmad Jan as the Advocate General of State, an official spokesman said here today. Jan has been Guwahati: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has stoked a controversy with his reported remark that mosques and churches are mere buildings and can be demolished following which an FIR was lodged against NL Correspondent New Delhi/Srinagar | Mar | 15: him and the Assam govt today threatened to ban his Widespread rains battered large entry to the state. swathes of North India today Market Watch bringing mercury down by SENSEX notches, even as it 28,503.30 -427.11 several claimed 14 lives and damaged NIFTY crops in several regions. 8,647.75 -128.25 Twelve people were killed in GOLD (MCX) (RS/10G.) Rajasthan due to rain, lightning 25,909.0 254.0 and hailstorms, which also USD/INR destroyed Rabi crops in the State 62.97 0.45 while in Uttarakhand two persons were killed in rock-slide triggered by heavy rain. Cold conditions returned to JAMMU SRINAGAR Delhi after the showers as the day temperature plummeted to 19.6 degree Celsius, nine Changes name of Mukesh with Danish as IGP Jammu at last minute NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi | Mar | 15: Home Secretary Suresh Kumar was today transferred, days after the controversy over the release of hardliner separatist leader Masarat Alam. Kumar, a 1986 batch IAS officer of JK cadre, has been transferred to a much less important post of Director General of J&K Institute of Management.Home Secretary Suresh Kumar, while issuing the transfer orders of senior police officers in a reshuffle decided by the Cabinet later changed the name of Mukesh Kumar, perhaps on last minute instructions from top, by substituting with the name of Danish Rana, another IPS Officer as IGP, Jammu. The Mufti Mohammed Sayeed Government's decision to release Alam, who faces 27 cases including murder, sedition and conspiracy, had kicked up a political storm bringing strains in the PDP-BJP alliance in the State High | Low High | Low 16°C | 14°C 7°C | 1°C The annual statement of expenditure for the year 20152016 and presentation of supplementary statement of expenditure for the year 20142015 (budget) will be on March 22, general discussion on budget will be held on March 23 and 24, he said. Accordingly, the demands for grants for various departments would be presented from March 25 to March 29 and the Appropriation Bills and Private Members Bills will be taken up on March 30 and March 31. Similarly, Private Members Resolutions will be taken up on April 1, while Government Business, Private Member's Bills, Private Members Resolutions and Government Business, if any will be taken up on April 6, 7, 8 and 9 respectively. The Jammu Kashmir is pursuing a soft loan package from World Bank for reconstruction of infrastructure in the state damaged due to devastating floods during September last. Sources said that the World Bank is expected to grant a loan of 250 million dollar to Jammu and Kashmir for the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged due to the devastating floods in September last year. "After the World Bank prepared and submitted the comprehensive needs assessment report on the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged by the devastating floods in September 2014, the Union Ministry of Finance has begun the process of negotiation for the first tranche of World Bank loan for Jammu and Kashmir, tentatively sized designated as senior advocate with effect from March 28, 2012 in J&K High Court. State Education Minister Naeem Akhtar said that the Government today decided to have an Advocate General. "The cabinet has decided to appoint Riyaz Ahmed Jan as the advocate general of the State," he said. Omar Abdullah Government had appointed Muhammad Ishaq Qadri as the Advocate General of the state in 2009. He had recently resigned Contd... on P2.... degrees below normal. According to Meteorological department, city received 3.6 mm rains till 5.30 PM this evening. Minimum temperature was recorded at 16.6 degrees, which was two notches above Danish Rana IGP Jammu, JP Singh IG Traffic, Mukesh IG Personnel NL Correspondent JammuTawi | Mar | 15: and Congress slamming the State Government. Kumar's transfer was announced along with shuffling and postings of 56 other officers after a meeting of the Cabinet, chaired by Sayeed, an official spokesperson said. This is also seen as the Government approach in appointing people having Jammu and Kashmir as their domicile at key posts which includes Inspector Generals of Police of both the zones as well as the Divisional Commissioners. B Srinivas, a 1990 IPS officer of JK cadre, who held the crucial CID department of the state, was moved as Inspector General of Home Guards. He has been replaced by Abdul Gani Mir, a 1994 batch IPS officer who migrated to the State cadre from Jharkhand. Prior to this posting, Mir was IGP (Kashmir range). He has been replaced by Syed Javed Mustafa Gilani, a 1994 IPS officer from the State cadre. Divisional Commissioner of Jammu Shantmanu, an IAS officer of 1991 cadre, has been replaced by Pawan Kotwal, a Agencies Rann of Kutch (Guj) | Mar | 15 : BSF has reported a "perceptible increase" in economic activities across the marshy but mineralrich Rann of Kutch frontier. The force's top commander in the area, Inspector General (Gujarat Frontier) Santosh Mehra, told a group of visiting journalists that "activities" have been spotted on the other side of the border along the Rann and this had some connection with the economic development Contd... on P2.... prompted by the discovery of hydrocarbons and minerals in the region. "We have spotted field work at some places. We cannot give you details on that, it is confidential. But we do find in the wake of the recent developments... Lot of hydrocarbons and lot of mineral resources have been discovered in those areas so they have become important from economic viewpoint. "We see a perceptible increase in activities on that (Pakistan) side also... Contd... on P2.... Fresh rain, snowfall in North kills 14, damages crops WEATHER NL Correspondent Jammu, Tawi, March 15: at about $250 million," an official spokesman said. Finance Minister Dr Haseeb Drabu said that Finance Department will be the channelizing agency for the external assistance after the finalization of the loan negotiations and actual release of financial assistance. While reviewing the status of externally aided projects, the Finance Minister said that a proper project management unit (PMU) will be set up in the Relief and Rehabilitation Department to carry out the actual implementation of the project through identified executing agencies. Drabu said that establishing the PMU will allow Jammu and Kashmir to avail further World Bank assistance especially for livelihood restoration apart from putting in place best practices for disbursement and monitoring of the relief package. Home Secy shown door Transfers, Postings in Police Contd... on P2.... Govt appoints Reyaz Jan Increase in field activities as Advocate General across Pak border in Rann Contd... on P2.... from World Bank NL Correspondent Jammu, Tawi, March 15: normal while maximum was registered at 19.6 degree. Yesterday, the maximum was recorded at 27.3 degrees. In Rajasthan, 12 people were killed and as many injured due to rains, lightning and hailstorms in the last 24 hours, officials said today. Scores of cattle also perished in thunderstorms, they said. Six people were killed in Bundi district, two each in Rajsamand and Sawaimadhopur districts, and one each in Bikaner and Ajmer districts, police said. Incessant rains, hailstorm and winter's revival have not only affected normal life but also caused damage to standing Rabi crops in entire Rajasthan, a MeT official said. Fresh bout of snowfall was witnessed in tribal areas and other higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh while rain lashed mid and lower hills. The upper reaches, including Contd... on P2.... The Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mufti Muham-mad Sayeed, has ordered the following transfers and postings in Police Administration with immediate effect. B. Srinivas, IPS (JK:90), IGP CID has been transferred and posted as IGP Home-guards vice Mr. J. P. Singh. Mr. Srinivas will also hold the charge of the post of ADGP Home-guards till further orders. A. K. Choudhary, IPS (JK:91), IGP (Pers) PHQ has been transferred and posted as IGP (Hqrs) PHQ vice Mr. Deepak Kumar. Deepak Kumar, IPS (JK:93), IGP ( Hqrs) PHQ has been transferred and posted as IGP, Armed Kashmir vice Mr. Mukesh Singh. J. M. Gillani, IPS (JK:94), IGP, Crime has been transferred and posted as IGP, Kashmir Zone vice Mr. Abdul Ghani Mir. Abdul Ghani Mir, IPS (JK:94), IGP Kashmir Zone has been transferred and posted as IGP, CID vice Dr. B. Srinivas. Muneer Ahmad Khan, IPS (JK:94), IGP Traffic, J&K has been transferred and posted as IGP, Crime vice S. J. M. Gillani. Rajesh Kumar, IPS(JK:95), IGP Jammu Zone has been transferred and posted as Director, SKPA, Udhampur vice Mr. Danish Rana. 2 The NORTHLINES CITY INFO JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 www.thenorthlines.com Seagram's Royal Stag gets a contemporary makeover NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi | Mar. | 15 Royal Stag, one of the 'India's 100 most Valuable Brand of the Year 2013-14'(Awarded by Asia's top brand rating and ranking company, World Consulting and Research Corporation, with KPMG as the process advisors and evaluators in India) in the alcobev category, from Pernod Ricard India, unveiled its new packaging giving it an extremely IN THE COURT OF ADDITIONAL MOBILE MAGISTRATE (JMIC), SAMBA Present : Smt. Swati Gupta contemporary look.Theoriginal blend stays the same, assuring the discerning customers about the unmatched taste that the brand offers. Continuing the same brand philosophy "It's your life, Make it Large", Royal Stag's design has taken a contemporary, appealing and a premium turn. The new design with enhanced premium cues in the bottle shape and the increased level of refinement through execution of the unique IN THE COURT OF ADDITIONAL MOBILE MAGISTRATE (JMIC), SAMBA Present : Smt. Swati Gupta Mohd. Sadiq S/O Mirza R/o. Vill. Khirdi, Tehsil &, District samba V/S S.H.O. Police Station, Samba. Application U/S 13 (3) of Registration of birth/death Act, seeking directions to S.H.O. Police Station, Samba to enter the birth particular of applicant's Grand son's and Grand daughter's. Mohd. Sadiq S/O Mirza R/o. Vill. Khirdi, Tehsil &, District samba V/S S.H.O. Police Station, Samba. Application U/S 13 (3) of Registration of birth/death Act, seeking directions to S.H.O. Police Station, Samba to enter the birth particular of applicant's nephew. Whereas applicant has filed the above titled application in this court for issuing direction to S.H.O. Police Station, Samba regarding registration of birth particulars of applicant's Grand son's and Grand daughter's namely Saleema (Female) D/o Shamim S/o Mohd. Hafeez & Sumeena R/o Palth (Nud) Samba Tehsil & District samba in Police Station, Samba who was born on 18-02-2010 & Irfan Ahmed S/o Amir Sohail S/0 Shoket & Rukhsana R/o Palth (Nud) Samba Tehsil & District samba at home and through the medium of this proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have objection to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file same before this court on or before 21-03-2015,failing which appropriate order shall passed. Take notice that in case the date of fixed is declared holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next working day. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 14th day of March 2015. Whereas applicant has filed the above titled application in this court for issuing direction to S.H.O. Police Station, Samba regarding registration of birth particulars of applicant's nephew namely Qasum Ali (male) S/o Mohd. Anwar Choudhary S/o Haji Abdul Wahid & Smt. Shamshad Choudhary R/o Palth (Nud) Samba, Tehsil & District samba in Police Station, Samba who was born on 01-01-2010 at home and through the medium of this proclamation, general public is informed that any person/s has/have objection to the same, in that event he/she/they shall file same before this court on or before 21-032015,failing which appropriate order shall passed. Take notice that in case the date of fixed is declared holiday, the matter shall be taken in the next working day. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 14th day of March 2015. PROCLAMATION Sd/Addl. Mob. Magistrate(JMIC) FROM PAGE 1... Cabinet reshuffle .... has been transferred and posted as Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, vice Mr. Shantmanu. Rohit Kansal, IAS (JK:95), Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department. He shall take over the charge of the post upon the superannuation of Ms. Tanveer Jehan, IAS, on 31.3.2015, and shall be in compulsory waiting in GAD till that time. Mr. Rohit Kansal shall also be the Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Floriculture, Parks and Gardens Department. Gazzanfar Hussain, IAS (JK:98), Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Health and Medical Education Department, has been transferred and posted as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, vice Mr. Rohit Kansal. Vineeta Gupta, IAS (JK:2000), Secretary to the Government, ARI and Trainings Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Cooperatives Department. Tushar Kanti Sharma, IAS (JK:2000), Member, J&K Special Tribunal, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, ARI and Trainings Department, vice Ms. Vineeta Gupta. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS (JK:2001), Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has been recalled and posted as Secretary to the Government, Relief and Rehabilitation. He shall also be the Chief Executive Officer, Project Monitoring Unit of the New World Bank Project. Mohammad Afzal Bhat, IAS (JK:2001), Secretary to the Government, Forest Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Revenue Department, vice Mr. Vinod Koul, IAS, who shall report to the General Administration Department and await further orders. Satesh Nehru, IAS (JK:2001), Secretary to the Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department, vice Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan. Parvez Ahmad Malik, IAS (JK:2001), Secretary to the Government, Information Technology and Science & Technology Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Department vice Mr. Pawan Kotwal. Baseer Ahmad Khan, IAS (JK:2001), Secretary to the Government, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, vice Mr. Bipul Pathak. Saurabh Bhagat, IAS (JK:2002), Secretary in the Industries and Commerce Department , has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Information Technology and Science & Technology Department, vice Mr. Parvez Ahmad Malik. Bashir Ahmad Bhat, IAS (JK:2005), Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, has been transferred and posted as Director, Finance and ex-officio Special Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, vice Mr. Showkat Aijaz Bhat. Sarmad Hafeez, IAS (JK:2009), Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, has been transferred and posted as Vice-Chairman, Lakes and Waterways Development Authority, Srinagar, vice Mr. Abdul Latief Deva, IAS, who shall await further orders in the General Administration Department. Ramesh Kumar, IAS (JK:2011), Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Mendhar, has been transferred and posted as Project Director, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, vice Mir Tariq Ali, KAS, who shall report to the General Administration Department and await further orders. Mr. Ramesh Kumar shall hold the charge of the post of Project Director, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, in addition to his own duties, till further orders, which shall, however, be subject to the final outcome of the pending writ petition. Dev Lata, KAS, Secretary in the Chief Minister's Secretariat, has been transferred and posted as Chairman, Services Selection Board, J&K. She shall take over the charge of the post of Chairman, Services Selection Board, upon the superannuation of Ms. Shagufta Parveen, on 31.3.2015. Ali Raza, KAS, Director, Tribal Affairs, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Project Director, DRDA, Kargil. Jahangir Mir, KAS, Mission Director, Rashtriya Uchachatar Shiksha Abhiyan, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Social Welfare Department. Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad, KAS, Director, Estates, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Government, Technical Education, Youth Services and Sports. Peerzada Hafiz-Ullah Shah, KAS, Secretary, State Information Commission, has been transferred and posted as Additional Registrar, Cooperatives, Kashmir. Gulzar Hussain, KAS, under orders of posting as Project Director, DRDA, Kargil, has been transferred and posted as Director, Tribal Affairs, J&K, vice Mr. Ali Raza. Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, KAS, Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, vice Mr. Talat Parvez Rohella, KAS, who shall report to the General Administration Department and await further orders. Javed Ahmad Shah, KAS, Managing Director, JAKFED, has been transferred and posted as Director, Command Area Development, Kashmir, vice Mr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat. Soujanya Kumar Sharma, KAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, vice Mr. Kiran Wattal, who shall report to the General Administration Department and await further orders. Bilal Ahmad Bhat, KAS, Director, Command Area Development, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Managing Director, JAKFED, vice Mr. Javed Ahmad Shah. Nisar Hussain Wani, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, has been transferred and posted as Chief Executive Officer/Secretary, J&K Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board, on deputation basis. Mukhtar-ul-Aziz, KAS, Director, Information, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Mission Director, ICDS Project, Social Welfare Department, vice Dr. Ghulam Nabi Itoo. Bashir Ahmad Khan, KAS, Director, Rural Development, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, vice Mr. Tasaduq Jeelani. Tasaduq Jeelani, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, has been transferred and posted as Director, Rural Development, Kashmir, vice Mr. Bashir Ahmad Khan. Ghulam Nabi Itoo, KAS, Mission Director, ICDS Project, Social Welfare Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, Estates, J&K, vice Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad. Ravinder Kumar Bhat, KAS, Additional District Development Commissioner, Baramulla, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, vice Mr. Nisar Hussain Wani. Tariq Hussain Ganai, KAS, Director, Handicrafts, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Director, Hospitality and Protocol, J&K. Munir-ul-Islam, KAS, Additional District Development Commissioner, Pulwama, has PROCLAMATION Sd/Addl. Mob. Magistrate(JMIC), Samba label shape gives the packaginga distinctive and appealing "larger than life" look. Royal Stag's new look and appearance can be seen in the shape of the bottle, its monocarton and the label. The introduction of Burgundy and Gold, a more graphical and sharper expression of the "Stag", the flatter ribbon and removal of curved surfaces; all add to give the bottle a modern look. "While the packaging is fresh and modern, it supports the brand's USP of "No artificial flavours and Seagram Quality" in the form of a seal that defines the authenticity and reinforces its superior quality and blend which consumers have enjoyed over so IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE IST CLASS (MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present: Manzoor Hussain of Balwan Singh Slathia S/o Sardar Singh R/o Mandi Garota Gurha Slathia Tehsil Vijaypur Distt Samba V/s SHO Police Station Vijaypur In the matter of: Application for registration of date of death Koushalya Devi D.O.D 21-10-2011 NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas an application stand filled in this court for registration of death of above mentioned person Resident of Mandi Garota Tehsil and District Samba in Police Station Vijapur and through the medium of this publication notice, public at large and any other interested person is/are informed that in case, anybody has any objections in respect of aforementioned application, then he/she/they shall file their objections in this Court within 07 days from the date of publicaiton of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of the court today this 06th day of March, 2015 Sd/JMIC (Munsiff) Samba NOITICE many years."added Banerji. Royal Stag is a leading brand in the Indian alcobevmarket for the last two decades. Itis a blend of Indian Grain spirits and imported scotch malts. It pioneered not using artificial flavours - a first for the industry and continues to do so. by standing out through perfection. NOTICE It is to inform publicly that Sh. Buti Singh, S/o Lt. Sh. Prithvi Singh, R/o Kot, Jammu cancelled the general power of attorney executed on 16th feb, 2015 in favour of Sh. Inderjeet Sharma S/o Mithu Ram as he is failed to fulfil obligations in accordance with general power of attorney. NOTICE I, Yasser Khan S/o Mohd Ramzan R/o Badhoon P/ o Badhoon pincode no. 185132. Teh & dist Rajouri I have applied for DOB at Police Station Rajouri objection if any may be conveyed to the concernd authority within one week after the publication of this notice. I, Prayag Sharma S/o Gagan Kumar R/o Ward No. 10 Rajbhag, Kathua my father name has been wrongly written as Gagan Kumar Sharma instead of Gagan Kumar in Army Public School Jaglote Kathua (CBSE) in my 10th and 12th classs Marksheet bearing Roll No. 2713948. Now I am applying for correction objection if any may be conveyed to the concerned authority within 7 days after the publication of this notice. NOTICE I, Satish Kumar (No.12924295, L NK) S/o Sh. Saran Dass R/o Bajawati, Tehsil Ramgarh Distt. Samba declare that variation in the name of my daughter in the Army record in 157 Inf Bn.(TA) SIKH (HIH) as Banshuka Bhagat. My daughter's actual name is Vanshika Bhagat Now I am applying for the correction of my daughter's name in Army record as Vanshika Bhagat Objection if any conveyed to concern authority within seven days after publication of this notice. been transferred and posted as Director, Information, J&K, vice Mr. Mukhtar-ul-Aziz. Showkat Aijaz Bhat, KAS, Director, Finance and ex-officio Special Secretary to the Government, Finance Department, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal. Tariq Ahmad Zargar, KAS, Additional Mission Director, State Rural Livelihood Mission, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Mission Director, Rashtriya Uchachatar Shiksha Abhiyan, vice Mr. Jahangir Mir. Ghulam Mohammad Dar, KAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, vice Mr. Bashir Ahmad Bhat. Bimal Tickoo, Development Commissioner (Works), J&K, has been transferred and posted as Secretary (Technical) in the Public Works (R&B) Department. Thaseen Mustafa, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Reconstruction Agency, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Development Commissioner (Works), J&K, vice Mr. Bimal Tickoo. Principal Secretary to the Government, Planning and Development Department, shall hold the charge of the post of Chief Executive Officer, Economic Reconstruction Agency, J&K, in addition to his own duties, till further orders. Daleep Thusu, Secretary, J&K State Sports Council, has been transferred and shall await further orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department. Director General, Youth Services and Sports, J&K, shall hold the charge of the post of Secretary, J&K State Sports Council, in addition to his own duties, till further orders. Tufail Matoo, Managing Director, J&K Cable Car Corporation, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, vice Mr. G.N. Qasba, who shall report to the General Administration Department and await further orders. Mr. Nazir Ahmad Mir, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, Gulmarg, shall hold the charge of the post of Managing Director, J&K Cable Car Corporation, in addition to his own duties, till further orders. Power Development Department Transfers In another decision the Cabinet accorded sanction to the transfer and posting of Mtr. Shahnaz Goni, i/c Chief Engineer, Electric Maintenance and Rural Electrification Wing, Jammu as i/c Chief Engineer, Commercial and Survey Wing, J&K relieving Mr. Khurshid Ahmad Budoo, i/c Chief Engineer, Procurement and Material Management of the additional charge. It also accorded sanction to the transfer and posting of Mr. Ajay Gupta, i/c Chief Engineer, Systems and Operations Wing, Jammu as i/c Chief Engineer, Electric Maintenance and Rural Electrification Wing, Jammu vice Mtr. Shahnaz Goni. employment package for the displaced youth or frame a new one with provision that the displaced youth could be given job in any area of the three regions of the state. of Police (DGP) K. Rajendra Kumar were also retained. A cabinet meeting here chaired by the chief minister ordered the transfer of top Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, including officers of the rank of principal secretaries and commissioners. This is the first major overhaul after the Peoples Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance took charge on March 1. Over half a dozen inspectors general of police (IGPs) and deputy inspectors general of police (DIGs) are among the senior IPS officers transferred. The cabinet has recommended Lateef-ul-Zaman Deva, a senior IAS officer, to the state governor for appointment as the chairman of the State Public Service Commission, the topmost recruitment body in the state. "Today's cabinet meet is in a way first business meeting. As all of you know that this cabinet has arrived in a perspective which is marked by an outrage at the national level and within the state on various issues especially lack of probity, lack of accountability in administration," ruling PDP's spokesperson Naeem Akhtar told reporters here. "We thought that the new government's first major challenge is to try and give a major face-lift to the administration so that credibility is restored," he said, adding that "sincere effort has been made to make the best use of available human resources" so that the staff is ultilised in the "best possible way". The meeting also saw a concern being raised over the lack of a state public services commission. Gulmarg, received fresh snowfall while plains, including Srinagar, received rain, resulting in drop in the maximum temperature though the night temperature was above normal. Border town of Kargil continued to freeze at minus 7 degrees minimum temperature there was further improvement in the night temperature at Leh in Ladakh regiom. Three people were injured when they were buried under a snow avalanche in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, where a massive operation has been launched to shift the local population from avalanche prone areas. Official sources said here today that a group of three people came under an avalanche at Branpatheri Nagbal, Tral, in south Kashmir, which received heavy snowfall recently. Police and locals immediately launched an operation and rescued all the three people in an injured condition. The injured identified as Zakir Hussain Paswal, Qasim Paswal and Gulzar Ahmad, residents of Pranpatheri Nagbal, Tral were admitted to sub district hospital. The condition of all the injured persons was reported to be stable. Police has started evacuation of people from the avalanche prone areas in the area. A Met department spokesperson said here this afternoon that Western Disturbance (WD)was active in the region which could result in moderate to rather heavy rain or snow at most places in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. He said during the subsequent four days, there could be widespread rain or snow tomorrow and scattered on March 17. However, the weather will remain dry thereafter, he said. As predicted by the weather office, the upper reaches in the Kashmir valley experienced fresh snowfall while plains, including Srinagar had rain, disrupting normal life again. However, the minimum temperature was above normal in the valley due to cloudy sky during the night. Gulmarg, where tourism department organised a snow festival today, received fresh snowfall, a correspondent reported over phone. He said it was still snowing though very lightly since this morning. However, there were still dark clouds resulting in drop in the visibility. The upper heights in the ski resort, including Kongdori, Affarwat, the highest skiing point connected through Cable Car and Khilanmarg received moderate to heavy snowfall. The upper reaches in the north Kashmir, including near the Line of Control (LoC) in the frontier district of Kupwara and Bandipora also received fresh snowfall since last night. However, the famed health resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir, which also serves as base camp for annual Amarnath pilgrimage, had rain since early this morning. It was raining and sky was under dark clouds, a hotel owner told over phone. However, he said, the holy Amarnath cave shrine and its periphery received moderate to heavy snowfall while Panjterni, Mahaguns, Sheshnag and Pisso top were also covered under a thick blanket of fresh snow. Met spokesperson said due to cloudy sky during the night, the minimum temperature witnessed some improvement. Against yesterday's 0.2 degrees, it was 1.4 degrees, about four notches above normal. The Mughal road, connecting south Kashmir with Jammu region also experienced fresh snowfall at several places. The road is closed since December last year due to snow. Qazigund and Kokernag also in south Kashmir recorded 4.9 degrees and 4.2 degrees minimum temperature, three degree above normal. The frontier district of Kupwara which experienced 4.8 mm rainfall during the night also recorded improvement in the minimum temperature. Against yesterday's 3.9 degrees, it was 5.4 degree, about five notches above normal. After witnessing more than three degree above normal minimum temperature, people woke up to yet another chilly morning due to drop in the temperature following rain since early this morning. Met spokesperson said against yesterday's 4.9 degree minimum temperature, it was 6.6 degrees, 3.6 degrees above normal. However, the day chill returns in the city, where a number of roads were again inundated. People in the border town of Kargil continued to shiver as the mercury remained below freezing point though some improvement was registered. Against Yesterday's minus 8.2 degrees minimum temperature it was minus 7 degrees, spokesperson said adding it was minus 1.9 degrees at Leh against yesterdays minus 3.2 degrees. Administrative.... Abdullah. Similarly, Chief Secretary Muhammad Iqbal Khandey and Director General Home Secy shown.... 1994 batch IAS officer. Rohit Kansal, Divisional Commissio-ner of Kashmir division, has also been shifted and Gazzanfar Hussain takes over the charge. Kansal, an IAS officer of 1995 batch was posted as Divisional Commissioner last July. Shantmanu has been shifted to Commissioner/Secretary Medical Health Education while Kansal, who was the private secretary to the then Union Minister Farooq Abdullah, has been posted as Commissioner Public Works department. Danish Rana, a 1996 batch IPS officer, has been posted as IGP Jammu region. His name had been proposed as IG (Personnel) at the headquarters but was changed at the last minute intervention of state's Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh. Rajesh Kumar, who was at the post now being held by Rana, will be the new Director of Sher-e-Kashmir Police Academy S J M Gillani, (JK:94), IGP Crime, has been transferred and posted as IGP, Kashmir Zone. BJP-PDP Govt yet to... Government is yet to spell out its plan on rehabilitating and resettling those displaced families that were ready to return to Kashmir. The coalition Government is yet to make its stand clear whether these displaced people are to be settled in clusters at some indemnified places or long pending demand for creation of a homeland within the valley was going to be conceded ?These are the questions that Pandits wish to find an answer from the Government. Another issue, It pertains to the job opportunities for the youth in the displaced families.During the previous congress led UPA Government former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, had cleared a job package for the displaced youth under which 6,000 posts were created in the valet. Out of these 6,000 posts the centre had announced to pay the wage bill for 3,000 posts and the state Government was supposed to pay the wage bill for the remaining 3,000 posts. But the state Government had conveyed to the central Government its inability to foot the wage bill because of financial crunch. And till date out of 6,000, posts not more than 2,000 boys and girls have been given jobs. Both the Modi led Central Government and the BJP-PDP coalition Government in Jammu and Kashmir have not announced whether it would continue with the previous Govt appoints Reyaz .... Increase in field... But not in sense of incursion into our areas but within their own borders we find there but asked to continue till further orders from the Government. is greater activity," he said. The BSF commander said the force, in view of the latest developments, is keeping a tight vigil in the area and maintaining effective domination of the border areas. "It (exploration and similar activities) is an ongoing process for last two years... But we are fully prepared and have geared up ourselves accordingly and we are very confident and we have been doing it...Our borders are 100 per cent secure," he said. Asked if similar industrial explorations are being made on the Indian side also, Mehra said, "it is going on. Lot of industrialists have come...Lot of industries have already come up. You would have heard of the Mundra Port, Adani Port and a lot of other chemical companies coming up." He said the area, characterised by arid environment, marshes and shallow waters is attracting an increased commercial interest from industrialists and business houses. "So, exploitation of natural resources on the Indian side has also gone up in a big way. And apart from this, as we know with 'Make In India' policy of central government and the Vibrant Gujarat meet held recently... Subsequently we have received a lot of requests for No Objection Certificates (NOCs)...So a lot of economic activity is going to be happening in this area," Mehra said. He said the Rann area could be potentially exploited for renewable energy sources through wind and solar power projects. "This is an enormously untapped area. There is a lot of scope for exploiting solar power as well as wind power. A lot of companies have expressed interest," he said. Talking about BSF's role in the extensive region, he said, "We come in the picture with a specific task of border guarding. 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Epaper: www.epaper.thenorthlines.com 3 The NORTHLINES Jammu City www.thenorthlines.com JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 Amendment in Article 370 is only solution to NABARD organises training for SHGs strengthen State-Centre relationship: Bhim NL Correspondent Jaipur | Mar. | 15 Prof. Bhim Singh Chief Patron JKNPP while addressing a historic enclave in Jaipur,Rajasthan organized by Rajasthan Patrika Group of Publications warned the power hungry politicians, political parties and so called intellectuals to stop misleading the nation on the real face of article 370.He wondered that leading jurists namely M/s Ram Jethmalani, Kuldeep Nayar,Justice Sachar and others have been arguing through to protect the article 370 calling it as a bridge between the centre and the state.Prof.Singh questioned all such intellectuals whether Parliament of India has any power to amend any article or provision in the constitution of India? Whether article 368 empowers the Parliament to amend any provision in the State constitution? He cited that the role of Janta Government in the centre led by Morarji Desai removed a strong provision ie Right to Property from the chapter of Fundamental rights by amending article 31 and the Supreme Court of India held Golak Nath case that the Parliament has every authority to amend any part of the constitution. He reminded the blind supporters of article 370 that it is the only a temporary provision in the constitution of India. Prof. Bhim Singh reminded that article 370 was inserted in the constitution in 1950 only to control the ruler of Jammu & Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh. He said Maharaja continued to be a Monarch till August 1952.After the end of Monarchy article 370 became infructuous and redundant.Article 370 is a mother of all discrimination, anarchy ,chaos and terrorism in the state.Prof. Singh apprised the country and the politicians that presently India is having only 27000 sq. miles of J&K territory when Maharaja had acceded all 84000 sq. miles of entire State's territory in 1947.The country's leadership is responsible for the loss of 57000 sq. miles to Pakistan and China.Prof. Singh said that there are two aspects of the J&K problem.One is external and needs to be settled with Pakistan and China with full dignity and honour of the entire nation.Secondly,the internal aspect refers to the regional disparity,conflict and political discrimination which have arisen because of the draconian temporary provision in the article 370.To the august gathering,he suggested on behalf the people of Jammu & Kashmir that the solution lies in the 'Reorganization' of the state by carving Jammu Pradesh, Kashmir Valley state and Ladakh- Natrang stages 'Vanaspati Ka Doctor' NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi | Mar. | 15 Natrang in its Sunday theatre series presented a new Japanese play in Hindustani, 'Vanaspati Ka Doctor' and prides to bring the best of the world literature masterpieces through theatre in Jammu. The play has been originally written by Kenzi Miyazava in Japanese and translated by Tomoko Kichuki in Hindi was directed by Neeraj Kant. The main role of the doctor was played by Mahikshit World Consumer's Day Govt will protect consumer interests: Zulfkar NL Correspondent Jammu | Mar. | 15 Reiterating resolve of government to safeguard consumer interests, the Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (CAPD) and Tribal affairs, Choudhary Zulfkar Ali has said that efforts would be made to enforce implementation of Consumer Protection Act in letter and spirit. The Minister was addressing a function organized by the Legal Metrology and CAPD Departments to mark World Consumer's Day here today. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister assured that Consumer forums will be refurbished and appellant powers will be delegated at divisional and districts level on war footing to make them more effective. This will ensure early singh, the role of farmers was played by Syed Mudassar Ali, Pankaj Verma, Shekhar Sharma, Shubham Soni, Shivam Singh. The presentations were done by Gaurav Jamwal and the show was coordinated by Aarushi Thakur. LWWS stages "Dahej Bana Kalesh" redressal of consumer's grievances at block and district levels, he maintained. Reaffirming the government commitment to provide better services, the Minister said that department will leave no stone unturned to ensure quality service to the people at their door steps, adding that consumer interest shall be protected by infusing accountability and efficiency in the system, so that buyers get their due for money in terms of quality and quantity. The Minister impressed upon the consumer fraternity to be extra vigilant about their rights to enjoy the benefit of laws and acts meant for their protection and welfare and in this connection asked the authorities to aware the consumers about their rights and duties by holding awareness camps in urban as well as rural areas. NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi | Mar. | 15 Sanjeev Verma in his address said discussing this topic of prime relevance today and the Domestic Violence Act 2010 is very progressive and a composite Act. The society and government has to respond and the entire system including citizens and service providers should take proactive role in creating awakening, awareness and sensitizing the public at large including the rural areas of the state. B R Sharma, Chairman, IIPA J&K Regional Branch in his presidential remarks said this discussing this issue is critical for the development, peace and harmony of the society. He said that this problem pertains to all segments of the society and that education and economic empowerment can help to minimize domestic violence. He said that though the Act is comprehensive, yet the implementation in spirit is of utmost importance. Earlier A M Watali, ViceChairman, IIPA J&K Regional branch introduced the subject and highlighted the key features of The Jammu & Kashmir Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2010. Dr.Naheed Soz, MD, J&K State Women Development Corporation in her address said that it is critical to sensitize women and there is a need to move to women empowerment from mere women development. Prof Abha Chauhan, HOD, Department of Sociology, University of Jammu while speaking about the social implications of domestic violence said that it is critical to involve the women in the decision making process. Arti Thakur, SHO, Police Ek Smaan Munch affiliated with Lalded women welfare society (Regd.) Staged Nukkad Play namely "Dahej Bana Kalesh" at Channi Himmat, Jammu as per its Saturday series where performance over this evil was given and highlighted its side effects in the society. The play is conceived & written by Rampaul & Directed by Naveen Pal. The lead role played by Ram Paul (writer / singer & Coordinator to LWWS) Naveen Pal director, Santosh Basotra (producer), Sonu, Anju Sanotra etc. All the people on the occasion appreciated the play. Baltistan state which is possible by amending the article 370 as the President of India is empowered to do so under the same provision. Prof. Bhim Singh wanted to know the reason of keeping silent when Pakistan leased out 5000 sq. miles of Karakoram in 1963 to China.He wondered why Government of India kept quiet when Pakistan declared Gilgit-Baltistan comprising of 28000 sq. miles as the 6th Province of Pakistan in 2009?He maintained that the so called 'Azad Kashmir' is only 4500sq. miles of Dogra-Pahari speaking part of Jammu PradeHe blamed the Parliament of India for all these blunders. Prof. Bhim Singh invited all the supporters of autonomy, self-rule, Azadi and Pakistan for a debate from a common platform on the Panther's Party proposal of reorganizing the territory of the State from Leh to Poonch and Galgit to Lakhanpur. Indian Institute of Public Administration, J&K Regional Branch today organized a Seminar on "Protection of Women from Domestic Violence" which was attended by over 120 participants from Social Welfare Department, J&K Police Department, Information Department, Govt. Degree Colleges, University of Jammu, Education Department, members from Association for Social Health in India J&K Chapter, Members from State Women's Development Corporation & other NGOs, Academicians, IIPA members and Civil Society. Sanjeev Verma, IAS Secretary, Social Welfare Department was the Chief Guest during the occasion. semi-urban areas had increased many fold after nationalization, even then many of the rural households are still dependent on the money lenders, shop keepers and market vendors for their petty credit needs. The needs of these rural poor are small but often arise at unpredictable times and are usually of a marginal nature. Against this background an alternate mechanism for meeting the credit needs of the rural poor in the form of Self Help Groups (SHGs) has been evolved. He apprised that NABARD provides capacity building assistance and financial support to NGO/Banks for promotion and broad basing of microfinance operations. It was also discussed that villages are faced with problems related to poverty illiteracy, lack of skills, health care etc. These are problems that cannot be tackled individually but can be better solved through group efforts. Today these groups can become the vehicle of change for tackling such socio economic proble Later, exhaustive training sessions on Management of SHGs, maintenance of accounts and book keeping, types of economic activities SHGs would like to take up individually or as a group etc were undertaken by the resource persons. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) organised a one day training programme for leaders Self Help Groups (SHG) at Samba. The programme was attended by group leaders of SHGs promoted by Kristu Jyoti Social Welfare Society under assistance from NABARD. The programme was 328 disabled benefitted inaugurated by Surinder Singh, District Development Manager under PM relief fund of NABARD. Singh highlighted concept of SHG and NL Correspondent firing, militancy or accidents the discussed that although the Jammu Tawi | Mar. | 15 were provided free artificial limbs in the camp. 47 fitments banking network in rural and A week long Artificial Limb of calipers were executed for Camp ,organized under the the polio victims visiting the Powers delegated to DIC GMs for expediting clearances Prime Minister National camp. Besides, 67 pairs of Relief Fund, concluded at auxiliary crutches were NL Correspondent land; sanction for change of name Equipments costing more than 'Paradise' a Home for elderly distributed free of cost Jammu | Mar. | 15 and style of provisionally Rs. 5 lacs will be granted by the and Kids, Karan Vihar here amongst the handicapped registered micro and small Directorate of Industries and yesterday .Organised by persons of the Jammu region, In a significant decision, the enterprises; additional line of Commerce. Sanction to the grant Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang he added. A team of 10 Department of Industries has activity to provisionally of subsidy on Pollution Control Sahayata Samiti, in experts and technicians of decentralized the powers to registered enterprises; change of Equipments shall, however, be collaboration with Viklang BMVSS New Delhi, under the promote industrialization by line of activity and location; granted with the approval of the Chhatra Trust and JRC Home supervision of Mohd Latif delegating powers to General change of Constitution, provided State Level Committee for Handicapped Udheywala Pandit fabricated limbs and Managers, manning District that no non permanent resident is constituted for the purpose. ,the camp provided mobility calipers individually for each Industries Centres. The step is proposed to be added to the The General Managers have services to 328 amputees and beneficiary. aimed at cutting the delays and existing Constitution; insertion of also been empowered to grant other physically challenged Divisional administration expediting clearances, sanctions items, change of nomenclature of permission for export of persons of Jammu Region . extended required cooperation and permissions in various raw material, purchase and wastage/scrap generated during Mr Satya Pal Saraf, for the success of Camp. spheres in respect of micro and installation of Pollution Control "manufacturing process" to incharge camp, disclosed that Directorate of Health Services small enterprises in a stipulated Equipments to micro and small outside the State for sale purpose during campdays from 6th to , Red Cross Society Jammu , time-frame. enterprises upto Rs. 5.00 Lac as subject to physical on spot 13th March, 110 tricycles and Army authorities of local According to Director provided under Govt. Order No. inspection by the concerned field 56 wheel chairs were provided division, Pritam spiritual Trust Industries and Commerce, 21-Ind of 2004 dated 22-01-2004 officer. The validity of permission to differently-abled persons Poonch,Atam Vallabh Jain Jammu, Dr Abdul Rashid, the read with guidelines /instructions shall not be more than 45 days in to make them movable. 48 Clinic and International General Managers have been issued by the Administrative any case. amputees who did suffer loss Volunteer Foundation empowered to ensure ease of Department under No: IND/DIC- These delegations shall not of lower limbs owing to land rendered valuable services in doing business subject to 314/99 dated 07-07-2006 strictly apply to units/activities/items mine blasts, cross border the camp. fulfilment of all requisite codal in accordance with codal placed in the "Restricted formalities, clearances and provisions. However, List/category" and shall be licenses wherever required. These permissions shall not be granted subject to further review by the powers have been delegated for by the General Managers on Director, Industries and grant of renewal, revalidation of piece meal basis. Commerce to see whether the EM-1 in respect of units proposed According to the order desired objectives of ease of NL Correspondent sections of the press which to be established by Permanent permission for purchase and doing business have been Jammu | Mar. | 15 included printing section, Residents of the state on private installation of Pollution Control achieved or not. Binding Section, DTP Minister for Health and Section, Reading Section, Appendix ‘A’ Medical Education and ARI Urdu DTP Section, MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES and Trainings Ch Lal Singh Camera/plate making section, today inspected the book depot, store, reading e-TENDER NOTICE Government Ranbir Press and section etc. Garraison Engineer 874 Engineer Works Section on behalf of President of India invites e-tenders took stock of its functioning. Ch Lal Singh directed to on “www.eprocuremes.gov.in” from eligible enlisted Contractors of MES and enlissted/un-enlisted General Manager, ensure timely printing of Government Ranbir Press, Assembly and Budget Session contractors working with other Govt Departments meeting eligibility criteria for considering the Farhat Hussain Qadri besides material and maintaining of tender bids for the under mentioned works:Manager, Assistant Manager proper log books. He also ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------and foremen and other directed for auctioning of Sl. Name of work Estimated Provisional date for publication technical experts of the press non-functional machines. No. cost of work of tender on or after were present on the occasion. The Minister stressed on in lakhs On the occasion, the modernization and automation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Minister interacted with the of the Press by adding latest 1. Provn of sentry post, floor tiling 13.50 All interested tenderers are employees and enquired about technology especially in the in bldg No. TTG-27A and special requested to obtain digital their grievances. He was binding section which is still apprised about the working of manually operated and in this repairs to bldg No. TMC-35 (Or signatures and get them registered the press and quantum of regard asked for preparing a living) at Tangdhar Garrison. on above website and apply and work load with regard to DPR. 2. Provn of 12 X security lights, 01 14.90 quote tenders electronically only. printing for all Government Ch Lal Singh on the x septic tank and soakage pit near Please refer to departments including occasion assured the staff that bldg No. T-275 and special repair “www.eprocuremes.gov.in” for Assembly Material. grievances put forth by them to bldg Nos T-251 (coy Or Living) detailed notice of tender, The Minister inspected will be looked into and steps and T-386 (Or bathroom) at instructions, tender fee, critical various administrative will be taken to address these. Tangdhar Garrison. dates & other requisite details. 3. Provn of guard rest room with 14.55 Tender nformation is also available toilet and bathroom at Drugon “www.mes.gov.in”. Subletting mulla Garrison. by contractor in any form will not 4. Constr of storage accn for issue 13.00 be allowed. and storage for dry and tined ration at Trehgam Garrison. 5. Special repairs to bldg No. EST- 12.00 77 (Offr Colony Temp Accn) at Zangli Garrison. 6. Special repair to bldg Nos T-66 13.90 and T-57 of 628 EME Bn. 7. Special repairs to bldg No. 12.50 EST-85 (PBOR) living line) at Zangli Garrison. 8. Special repair to open drain 8.20 behind main office of Div Camp Station, Women Cell, Jammu highlighted the role of judiciary bldg including provn of drain while highlighting the role of in dealing with domestic cover at Zangli Garrison. police in dealing with domestic violence cases. violence shared that in the year Er. J B S Johar, Honorary 9. Provn of certain Revenue works 12.00 2014 over 1000 complaints Secretary, IIPA, J&K Regional at Chowkibal and Drugmulla. were received and in majority Branch formally welcomed the ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------of cases with the intervention audience, Prof Alka Sharma, Sd/of police and through the Director, Seminar, IIPA, J&K (Paramjit Singh) process of counselling Regional Branch presented the AE (QS&C) compromises are made in the formal vote of thanks. Dr. AGE (Contracts) interest of both the parties. Sh Komal Nagar, Joint Director for Garrison Engineer. B L Saraf, Former Principal (Seminars) conducted the 8004/Adv/259/E8 Dated 14 March, 2015 District & Session Judge proceedings of the seminar. Lal Singh inspects Ranbir Press IIPA, JK organizes seminar on Domestic Violence NL Correspondent Jammu Tawi | Mar. | 15 NL Correspondent Samba | Mar. | 15 The NORTHLINES www.thenorthlines.com JK Govt committed to all round development of state: Dy CM HILL DISTRICT MLA Doda, Bhaderwah held meet 4 JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 Priya reviews functioning of Edu deptt Sanjay Sharma REASI, MAR 15: Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today said focused attention is being paid to all round development of state on modern lines. He said work on the road map to address development aspirations of those living in far-flung areas has already begun results of which will become visible on ground soon. “With active support from the union government all round development of every nook and corner of the state besides ensuring equitable development of all regions and sub-regions is going on,” he added. He was addressing a large attended public meeting at Reasi. Besides scores of people the meeting was attended by Sarpanchs, Panchs of the area. Dr Singh said government is for people and at peoples door step. He added that corruption will not be tolerated at any level and transparency will be brought in every field. He further added that the Government is making all out efforts to boost tourism in the three regions of the State adding that tourism industry is a major economic activity of the State. He assured the people that their development and welfare needs are being taken care of. Priya Sethi MoS Education, Culture and Information said government is committed to all round development and welfare of all sections of the society. After taking over charge of the education department efforts have been made to promote transparency and professionalism, so that teacher fraternity get a conducive atmosphere to work and ultimately attend to their pious duty of guiding students with utmost dedication,” She added. MLA Reasi Ajay Nanda in his speech presented a charter of demands of the people of Reasi town. The charter enlisted various demands pertaining to planned development and creation of better sanitation facilities in the town. Various organizations on this occasion also felicitated Deputy CM, MoS during their first visit to Reasi after government formation. DTF convened emergency meeting KATHUA, MAR. 15: Kapil Bakshi, State president Democratic Teachers Forum (DTF) in an emergency meeting convened under the recommendation of State executive body, nominated Younes Sleem Mir and Mohd. Younes Siddique as State Vice President and Provincial General Secretary respectively. They are authorized to frame the new units of the Forum in Chenab Valley, Rajouri, Ramban & Banihal Bakshi, also urged the teaching fraternity to help the new smart team. Sanjay Sharma REASI, MAR 15: Minister of State for Education, Culture DODA, MAR 15: MLA Doda Mr. Shakti Raj and MLA Bhaderwah Mr. Daleep Singh today held an introductory meeting with all the District Officers in the Conference Hall DC office Doda. Deputy Commissioner Doda Mr. Bhupinder Kumar in his welcome address presented the various demands and issues pertaining to different departments in the District which includes vacancy positions in different departments, work done claims, liabilities, road restoration and damages to infrastructure, life and property during recent rains among others. While reviewing the restoration work on the roads maintained by PWD and MMHWDHA submits memo PMGSY Division Doda and Bhaderwah, MLA's were informed that 80 percent roads under PWD were restored while 10 out of 38 roads under PMGSY were restored till date. The concerned officers raised concerns over the paucity of funds under SDRGF and other schemes, which MLA's promised to raise at the right forum for redressal in time bound manner. Excess of Electric Power load on the various divisions of PDD was another burning issue raised by the XEn PDD Doda, as against the demand of 70 MWh only 48 MWh power supply is currently supplied to the District, which results frequent power cuts as required to save the transformers from damages. In this regard the elected representatives asked them to submit a proposal for augmentation of Power supply so that it could be discussed and pursued with the concerned Power Minister. More than 100 Water Supply schemes received minor to major damages during the recent torrential rain fall from February 2015 till date, XEn PHE Doda revealed and which needs immediate restoration he further said. He also demanded the release of funds on priority basis for procurement of material to restore and repair the damaged Water Supply Schemes in the District so that the portable drinking water could be supplied to the common masses. MLA Doda in this NABARD organizes BLBC SHG Exposure, Interaction context assured to take up the matter at higher level for its redressal. Besides the progress and issues of Rural Development Department, Revenue Department etc were thread barely discussed in the meet. MLA Bhaderwah Mr. Daleep Singh stressed on close coordination between elected representatives and officers / officials for achieving the goal of proper public service delivery to the people. SSP Doda Mr. Z.N Manhas, ADC (PO ICDS) Doda Mr. Surat Singh, ACD Doda Mr. Dhananter Singh, ACR Doda Mr. Vaibhav Kohli, CPO Doda Mr. Y.S Katoch, XEn PDD, PWD (R&B), PMGSY, I&FC, PHE and other District officers attended the meeting. and Information Priya Sethi today convened a meeting of officials to review the functioning of Education Department here today at Reasi. She was accompanied by MLA Reasi-Ajay Nanda on this occasion. The meeting was attended by Chief Education Officer (CEO) Reasi, Principal DIET and Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs). During the meeting, the Minister held open deliberations with the participants to know the ground realities of the school infrastructure, staff position and implementation of Mid Day Meal Scheme, disbursement of scholarships and availability of basic minimum facilities like furniture, building, drinking water and toilets in the schools. She also reviewed the schemes of SSA, RMSA and Sakshar Bharat Mission. She impressed upon the education officers to strictly maintain hygienic condition while making and serving the mid day meal food to the pupils. Minister laid stress that teachers should keep themselves updated in the latest technology and teach the children of poor people as their own offspring. She also stressed the need of improving the quality Education at the grass root level. The Minister stressed on coordinated efforts besides working with a team spirit to achieve desired goals. She asked them to work with zeal and dedication to improve the functioning of the department. School organizes 'Parent Orientation cum Workshop' KATHUA, MARCH 15: Shemrock and Shemford Futuristic School Kathua organized 'Parent Orientation cum Workshop' for parents.Mrs Anju Rampal and Mrs Abha Rajpal, expert trainer from Shemrock corporate office New Delhi shed light on the topic of the workshop. She extended her knowledge by giving regular training sessions on emerging education trends, teaching methodologies and classroom & student behavior management. With over 30 years of experience in the education industry, Mrs Anju Rampal is indispensable part of the training team at Head office. Students of the school performed cultural items.A large number of students, their parents and staff members of the school attended the workshop. G.D.C. students participate in national symposium KATHUA, MAR. 15: members. He informed KATHUA, MAR. 15: appointments of MMPHW holders are available in the Urging to launch recruitments in health department, Male Multipurpose Health Workers Diploma Holders Association of District Kathua called on Health Minister Ch. Lal Singh and submitted a memorandum at Kathua on Saturday. Deputation was led by the District president of the Association, Dheeraj Sharma who apprised Health Minister about the grievances of Male Multipurpose Health Workers and demanded their recruitment in the health department. He said thousands of MMHW diploma holders are suffering and struggling hand to mouth but the government of J&K has never shown its sensitivity on the issue while so many posts of MMPHW are still lying as vacant that also badly affected the health service of the state in general and Kathua in particular. Association also pointed out that health department for not making the since 1996 in Jammu province while the posts in Kashmir division are regularly filling. Association claimed a better health service could be provided if vacant posts of MMPHW are filled and that most important thing is that a plenty of unemployed MMPHW diploma District Kathua and this point must be noted by Ch. Lal Singh. Association has lot of hope that Health Minister Ch. Lal Singh will take the issue firmly through which number of MMPWH would get employment in Health Department, Dheeraj said. VHP organises congregation KATHUA, MAR. 15: As part of creating awareness amongst community and discuss the other major issues related to Hindu Religion Vishav Hindu Parishad (VHP) organized 'Hindu Congregations' at national level. VHP District President Karan Singh Jamwal presides over the function whereas renowned saint Dinesh Bharti graced the occasion as chief guest. Moreover, MLA Rajeev Jasrotia, MLA Kuldeep Kumar and many other people from different parts of the district attended the function. Addressing the gathering Dinesh Bharti said, "VHP's agenda has not changed with the formation of a new government. He said that VHP aimed at protecting religious identity of Hindus, which was the base on which Indian culture built. "We are supposed to be aware of such forces and should try to save our religion and culture", he said. Giving historical as well present references, he suggested several measures in favor of Hinduism. He further said that today, we organized meeting to discuss the future-plan of action and assigning duties concerning programme. IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS ( MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present : Manzoor Hussain Karan Singh S/o Late Sh. Shail Singh R/o Patyari, Teh. Samba, Distt. Jammu. Versus S.H.O. P/S Samba In the matter of Application for Registration of Birth of:Radhika Rajput D/o Sh. Karan Singh D.O.B. 7.4.2013. NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of Birth of above mentioned person R/o Patyari, Tehsil & Distt. Samba in P/S Samba and through the medium of this publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 13th day of March 2015. Sd/Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) NABARD organizes BLBC SHG exposure and interaction programme in Dayalachack on 14th March 2015, wherein bankers were sensitized on the role and functioning of Self Help Group. The main participants in the meeting were Shareesh Sharma, Cluster Head, J&K Bank, Kathua, Ravinder Jalali, Lead District Manager, Daleep Singh, Chief Manager, J&K Bank, Aman Kalsotra, DDM, NABARD, Kathua, Sansar Chand, FLCC coordinator, Racchpal Singh, Chief Manager, SBI Hiranagar Branch, officers of banks and group leaders of SHG. On this occasion, Aman Kalsotra, DDM, NABARD, Kathua informed about the books maintained by SHG groups, rules of SHG, role of group leaders and book-keeping of SHG. He informed latest NABARD instructions under SHG and informed that SHG can be provided CC limits by the banks. The bankers were asked to encourage second loaning and DRI loans to SHG members. Shareesh Sharma, Cluster Head, J&K Bank interacted with the bankers and SHG IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE IST CLASS (ADDL MUNSIFF) SAMBA. them about the activities being taken up by the other SHG groups in places like Hyderabad, where the groups are running for more than 15 years. He impressed upon the SHG members to come forward and avail credit benefits from banks and establish income generating units. He promised that those SHG members, who want to take up economic activity and are interested in availing loan, will be provided credit facility from J&K Bank. Nirmal Devi, Animator, GHK informed how the SHGs are formed and problems faced during formation of the group. She informed them about the activities undertaken by the SHG, internal loaning within group and how SHGs availed credit from banks. Ravinder Jalali, LDM, Kathua asked the SHG members to avail credit from banks for income generating units. He asked them to get themselves trained at SBI-RSETI, Kathua, for the activity of their choice like Dairy or vermi compost, for which certificate will be provided to them. KATHUA, MAR. 15: A function was organized in the conference hall of the Govt. Degree College Kathua to distribute the participation certificates to the science students, who had participated in second national symposium on interdisciplinary sciences on 27th and 28th of February, 2015. Out of 21 participants of the college, four students gave oral presentation on the topic and seven students displayed their posters during the symposium. Prof Shub Kumar and Shivali Sharma were deputed along with students for participating in the symposium. Four students namely Suvidha, Shreya, Varun and Simran shared their views about the IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS ( MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present : Manzoor Hussain national symposium and rich experiences gained from the interactions with the participants. The principal of the college Dr. B.L Gupta congratulated the college students and encouraged them to participate in such symposia in future also. Among others present on the occasion were Prof. Anirudh Sharma, H.O.D. Physics and Neha Jasrotia. NYK organises Youth Parliament KATHUA, MAR. 15: The Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kathua organized Youth Parliament at Kathua today. As per a press release, the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kathua in collaboration with Jan Seva Sansthan (NGO) organized a Youth Parliament at Govindsar near Kathua. Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Chief Executive Officer, Lakhanpur Sarthal Development Authority was the chief guest while B.R. Sharma, Assistant Director Planning, Kartar Verma ,CHO Health Deptt. ,Sushma Gupta, CDPO Kathua and Rajiv Kundal , Inspector Motar Vehicle Department were the guests of honour.At the outset, Shashi Sharma, President, Jan Seva Sansthan, Govindsar stated that Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kathua has launched several programmes to make aware the youth about various schemes of the Govt. and that youth can benefit from them. IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS ( MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present : Manzoor Hussain Pritam Lal S/o Lt. Sh. Punnu Ram R/o Kamore Camp, Teh & Distt. Samba Sham Lal S/o Mangat Ram R/o W. No. 8, H. No. 131-B, Bari Brahmana (Dolian), Teh. Bari Brahmana, Distt. Samba Surinder Pal Sharma S/o Lt. Sh. Des Raj Sharma R/o Vijaypur Camp, Teh & Distt. Samba SHO Police Station, Vijaypur. In the matter of: Application for registration of date of Death of: Lt. Smt. Sadro Devi D.O.D. 6.09.1992 Husband’s Name: Lt Sh. Moti Ram Bali. S.H.O. P/S Ramgarh In the matter of Application for Registration of death of:Guri Devi D.O.D. 13.06.1993 Punnu Ram D.O.D - 17.4.1998 S.H.O. P/S Bari Brahmana In the matter of Application for Registration of Birth of:1. Mehak - 7. 3. 2011. 2. Mitali - 21.10.2012. Mother’s Name: Raj Kumari Whereas an application stand filed in this court for registration of Death above mentioned deceased Resident of Vijaypur Camp Tehsil & Distt. Samba in Police Station Vijaypur and through the publication of this notice, public at large and any other interested person/s is/are informed that in case, any body has any objections in respect of aforementioned application, then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court on or before 14.03.2015 failing which aforesaid application will be dealt with in accordance with law. Given under my hand and seal of the court today this 28th. Feb 2015. Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of death of above mentioned person R/o Kamore Camp, Tehsil & Distt. Samba in P/S Ramgarh and through the medium of this publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 14th day of February 2015. Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of Birth of above mentioned children R/o W. No. 8, H. No. 131-B, Bari Brahmana (Dolian), Teh. Bari Brahmana and Distt. Samba and through the medium of this publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 14th day of March 2015. Present: Madhu NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Sd/Addl Munsiff Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba Versus Versus NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Sd/Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Sd/Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) The NORTHLINES KATHUA 5 JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 HM inaugurates Cricket tournament www.thenorthlines.com BJP holds protest against Congress KATHUA, MAR. 15: was Choudhary Lal Singh, Castigating Congress of giving hype to the incidence of shouting at a doctor in the Psychiatric Department at Government Medical College, the activists of BJP staged protest at Mahanpur, on Sunday. The protesters in the leadership of BJP Vice President Suriender Gupta raising slogans against Congress and Doctor's Association of Jammu burnt the effigy of Congress party. The protesters said that everyone knows that Choudhary Lal Singh is leader of poor mass and he always initiates works in favor the common-man. Alleging Congress party for framing a conspiracy against Lal Singh the protesters said that Congress leaders are spreading rumors that Lal Singh is infamous for misbehaving with doctors and medicos since he took over as the Minister for Health and Medical Education for the first time in 2002. Moreover, this time also sooner he became Health Minister he started harassing Doctor's fraternity.Suriender Gupta said that everyone knows that poor people do not get better treatment in the government hospitals due to the easygoing attitude of Hospital managements. This who made special efforts during his first tenure made the poor people feel that government hospitals are for them and they could a better treatment. Previously the patients find it hard to recognize between medical staff and common people. He carried out strict orders for medical staff to wear aprons with their nameplates. Not only this, Lal Singh made a soothing and outstanding improvement in hospitals by providing adequate staff, medicines and improving overall management. "Dr Gurmeet Kaur, the Registrar of the Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Jammu, who is blaming Lal Singh of misbehaving with her should make her prove that she was and Lal Singh was wrong", He added. Advocating Lal Singh's favor Suriender Gupta said, "Choudhary Lal Singh has asked her of her apron, what wrong he had said. It is not Lal Singh who is anarchist but it is the medical staff who misbehaves with the patients and act like revolutionaries". This is neither insulting nor demeaning; if the doctors does not behave properly and do not obey the rules, they will have to pay for. 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(2015-16) MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF SARASWATI ACADEMY S.NO. NAME CONT NO. 09796241086, 09419152086 MANUFACTURING ADMISSIONS OPEN KATHUA, MAR. 14: District and Session Judge), Judge, Kathua and Dr. Mustaq Kathua, in which one Bench was constituted. The Bench was headed by Vinod Chatterji Koul, Kathua; the other members of the Bench were Sonia Gupta Additional District and Session SIDCO INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX, KATHUA NEAR AGRICULTURE OFFICE, KATHUA-184101 Welcome to a World… Where learning becomes a pasion. National Lok Adalat held National Lok Adalat was held in the District Court Complex at Kathua here on Saturday under the Chairmanship of Vinod Chatterji Koul Chairman District Legal Services Authority (Principal M/S EXCEL PACKAGING PLOT NO 6 12TH 12TH B.SC. MA, M.Ed. PRESIDENT V/PRESIDENT MEMBER SECRATORY/ PRINCIPAL MEMBER/ TEACHER MEMBER /TEACHER MEMBER/PARENT MEMBER/PARENT MEMBER Sd/PRINCIPAL tournament on his name by his son Choudhary Rajinder Singh and Varun Thakur at Sports stadium Kathua on Saturday. Ist Young Achievers Cricket Tournament is the tournament which is dedicated in honour of great mass revolutionary leader Comrade Saran Singh has been inaugurated by son of Saran Singh, Health Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ch. Lal Singh at sports stadium Kathua on Saturday. In the tournament, more than 32 cricket teams have been registered to perform for at least one month long, told by spokesperson of organizing committee Jagbir Singh. He further told that every match will be of twenty overs with so many awards like man of the match, best performers best fielders, man of the series.On the occasion, organizing committee members Sarpanch Dalip Chand, Ashok Sharma, Vikram Pangotra and Jonty were also present. Health Minister tours MGH, DHK KATHUA, MAR. 14: To assess the status of health service, Health Minister Choudhary Lal Singh toured Mahatma Gandhi Hospital and District Hospital Kathua at Kathua on Saturday. During his visit, Lal Singh directed the officers of health department to install a fridge for water facility to the patients and also directed to depute a dental doctor and after that he also announced 100 beds for this hospital Mahatma Gandhi to carry out the effective health services for the citizens. After attending the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Health Minister moved to District Hospital and delivered strict directions to the hospital administration to provide the better health services to the patients and warned them avoid any type of negligence on the part of medical department in addressing the patients. NOTICE I, Qusim Din S/o Sh. Lafu R/o Dhalote Tehsil & District Kathua have lost my Gun License No.353 issued from DC Kathua valid up to 2015 have been misplaced at Kalibari on 13-3-2015. Now I am applying for the duplicate objection if any may be conveyed to concerned authorities within seven days from the date of publication of this notice. Following Fee Structure is notified for Session 2015-16 for the SCHOOL SPRING DALES ENGLISH SCHOOL, KATHUA --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S. Class No. Admission Annual Maint Tpt A/A Mag. Sports Lab Staff Science Comp. 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PN. to KG 2200 1750 650 650 275 100 130 100 100 25 Pm 1150 pm 3200 10330 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2. 1st to 5th 2200 1750 650 650 275 100 130 100 100 60 pm 25 pm 1000 pm 3200 10240 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3. 6th to 8th 2200 1750 650 650 275 100 130 100 100 900 60 pm 25 pm 1000 pm 3200 11140 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. 9th & 10th 2650 2200 650 650 275 100 165 100 100 1375 1200 25 pm 1300 pm 3700 14490 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5. 11th & 12th 3300 2600 650 650 275 100 220 100 100 1800 1300 25 pm 1600 pm 4000 16720 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: 1. 2. 3. The fee concession of 70/pm for 2nd & 3rd child of same parents. Tpt charges reduced by 10% w.e.f Feb 2015 due to reduction in petroleum prices. Tuition Fee is exempted for the wards of teachers whose service in more than 1 year. SdPrincipal Spring Dales English School Kathua QUOTE Mother Teresa "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." thenorthlines.com; epaper.thenorthlines.com the NORTHLINES 16 March | 2015 Towards a new India P RIME Minister Modi has often mentioned that India enjoys the 3D advantage of democracy, demography and demand. Translating the demographic advantage into a real growth relates to empowerment of our people through employment. Budget 2015-16 provides a good chance to boost these two critical livelihood instruments. According to the economic survey, almost 60 million jobs were created in 1999-2000 to 2004-2005. This then slowed to 1.1 million in the period up to 2009-2010, but touched 13.9 million in the two years afterwards. As per various estimates, about 10-12 million new jobs would have to be generated each year for the next 10-20 years in order to employ new workers. This appears to be a huge challenge but is doable provided right policies are put in place to encourage firms to employ more workers. At the same time, it is critical to build capacities through education, skill development and healthcare so that everyone is empowered. The government has already made a good beginning in prioritising ease of doing business indicators and addressing bottlenecks. Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum and industrial licensing systems are online 24x7, while labour inspections and self-certifications have been eased for medium and small enterprises. Legislation on land acquisition, mining, arbitration and other areas has been fast-tracked. The finance minister has also reiterated his intention of providing a friendly tax regime. The Budget can take this forward in several areas such as financing and tax administration. Financing aspects would require attention to further strengthening the corporate bond market to make it more efficient. More retail investors can enter the market if capital gains tax on debt investment was on par with tax on equity instruments. Indian companies should also be allowed to issue rupee-linked bonds overseas. The Budget needs to address tax dispute mechanisms, retrospective taxation and deferment of General AntiAvoidance Rule (GAAR) for two more years. The “Make in India” campaign is an excellent initiative to create jobs in the manufacturing sector, which currently contributes about 18 per cent to the GDP. Initiatives to set up national investment and manufacturing zones and industrial corridors should be speeded up with clear timelines so that they can emerge as engines of growth. Specific measures that could promote investments include extension of investment allowance to the infrastructure sector, cold storage operations, generation and transmission of power, and so on. In particular, SEZs should be exempted from minimum alternate tax and dividend tax. The micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector can be encouraged by revisiting the definitions for micro, small and medium enterprises which were laid out in 2006. Since then, inflation and rupee appreciation have raised the cost of plant and machinery, thereby limiting the scope of MSME benefits. Apart from the definition, MSMEs face issues in public procurement policies and despite the mandated proportions to be sourced from MSME, more PSUs must buy their requirements from the MSME sector. Delayed payments are a big challenge for MSME and needs to be resolved. MSMEs should also enjoy easy access to finance. Cost of finance must be maintained at the same rate as for large enterprises. Dedicated SME equity funds with tax breaks can be made available to finance their growth. The Budget should consider a separate tax slab for registered SME in the manufacturing sector. MSME also need a Central climate-friendly technology fund to enable them to access such technologies. While these steps would encourage entrepreneurship, there is need to focus on skill development as well. The newlyestablished ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship is a big positive for the skill mission, and we hope that strong measures would be taken to address the issue. The amendments in the Apprentices Act were welcome and would encourage the practice of apprenticeship. On its part, industry has been collaborating in Sector Skills Council that develops curriculum and assessments for specific sectors. These efforts would be boosted by exemption from service tax to institutions providing such services. However, innovative means are the need of the hour to develop an extensive, strong and functioning institutional infrastructure for skill development. The government would need to consider skill training in schools as well as largescale centres through a mix of financing options, earmarking funds under projects such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act, and industry interventions. At a time when an aspirational India is on the rise, all stakeholders including government, industry and civil society need to come together to drive the forces of growth. Budget 2015-16 would be much anticipated in order to strengthen and fast track this process. Edit Monday | 16 March | 2015 | Jammu PAGE 6 Massive response to army recruitment rally in Kashmir Mufti should not miss the woods for the trees Ranjan Chauhan W HILE the national media, especially the electronic segment, was going overboard in squeezing as much of sensationalism as possible from release of a Kashmiri separatist, Masarat Alam, from prison, a separate event of far greater significance went relatively uncovered. On March, 11, a few days after the release of Masarat Alam, the Indian army advertised for 55 vacancies in the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Territorial Army (Home and Hearth) [TA (H&H)]. The selection was for candidates from Ganderbal, Budgam, Pulwama and Srinagar only. In an unprecedented development about 20,000 youth from across the Kashmir valley came for the selection. This is not the first time that a massive response has been witnessed in a recruitment rally by the Army. Such a response goes back to 2007 when more than 3000 candidates converged for recruitment at Rangreth in Srinagar on May, 25, 2007. Later in 2009, yet another recruitment drive in Rangreth witnessed a gathering of more than 8000 candidates. Less than a year back, in August 2014, 4000 candidates reported for an Army recruitment rally in remote Tangdhar, near the line of control. There are many more similar examples from across the state. Similar huge responses have been seen in recruitment rallies of the Police and the paramilitary services as well. While commenting on this phenomenon, General officer Commanding of the Chinar Corps, Lt General Saha said, “Last year, from July to December, 767 Kashmiri youth enrolled in the Army. We understand that Kashmiri youth are coming for recruitment in large numbers.” Overwhelmed by the response over the years, the Army has increased the intake in service from Kashmir and has also increased the number of rallies being held. To meet the burgeoning demand the Indian army has raised about seven TA (H&H) battalions comprising exclusively of youth from the state. These battalions comprise of troops enrolled from the area where they operate. Minimum education level is eight standard and age limit is 25 years and below. Exservicemen, Ex-STF/SPO and surrendered militants are also enrolled in these battalions. Recruitment for TA (H&H) has been done from terrorist infested regions also. This provides a wide range for a large crosssection of people to avail the opportunity. The basic task of the units is to assist security forces in the conduct of counterterrorist operations. The brave soldiers of TA units help eliminate terrorism from their own area. This apart, they provide valuable inputs on the civic amenities that the region requires for its development. They not only recommend projects for the welfare initiatives of the Indian Army under its flagship project, Operation Sadbhavna, but also work whole heartedly towards their implementation. The response, as seen by the recent rally, is an indicator of the desire of the Kashmir youth to opt for peace and progress. Those who came for recruitment included many graduates and even post graduates. Those who opt for joining the service are aware that their families may be targeted by the terrorists; yet, they are prepared to risk their lives to earn their livelihood and in the bargain also serve the country. The output of TA (H&H) units has been much beyond the expectations of the Army. The loyalty and dedication of the TA soldier is fast becoming a role model for the youth of the region. The Army is sensitive to the aspiration of the youth to join its rank for which reason it has started recruitment training in many places across the Kashmir valley and other parts of the state. Training is being given not for recruitment in the ranks but also for selection in the officer cadre. Detailed information about education qualification, physical standards and procedure, medical check up, location of recruiting offices in the state and their duties, facilities and welfare measures provided in the Army after enrolment are explained in these training capsules. Preparation assistance provided to the prospective candidates includes provision of schedule for the exams/employment, assistance in procuring the form from the relevant place/ institute, guidance in filling up the forms and ensuring their timely dispatch. After the forms have been dispatched, the intervening period is utilised for regular coaching and preparation for the exams. As part of the preparatory effort, the members are made to undergo mock tests so as to assess their readiness. Such training sessions are also oversubscribed and have led to a lot of successful recruitment. The huge response to an army recruitment rally in the same week when Masarat Alam was released from jail is an indicator of the actual priority of the people of the Kashmir valley. Why could Masarat Alam not stop the youth from coming out for recruitment in such large numbers? Is it not evident that the youth are no longer inclined towards his disruptive, regressive and separatist agenda and are more interested in joining the national mainstream with honourable jobs and livelihood? Masarat Alam and his ilk are now insignificant and their being in or out of jail a non-event. The focus of the people is only on peace, progress and development for which they voted in large numbers. It is now up to the leadership to understand which side the wind is blowing. It is also quite evident that the Indian army is well liked and respected in the valley, otherwise its call for recruitment would not elicit such a huge response. Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed should read the writing on the wall and adjust his priorities with the aspirations of the people who have elected him at the earliest. His inability to do so may well lead to his political marginalisation. His actions in the last few weeks are indicative of being off track at the moment - he is missing the woods for the trees. Only a timely course correction can save his political career. AAP same as other political packs Swapan Dasgupta H AVING thought over the matter carefully, I have so far refused. The reason is not very complicated. Relationships with politicians and other public figures are built over decades and are based on absolute trust. A person in position of importance or with access to information will not speak his/her mind openly unless there is implicit faith that confidentiality will be maintained. The kissand-tell variant of political coverage (more accurately, spit-and-run) is, to my mind, an act of betrayal. This is not to suggest that these inside stories should never come into the public gaze. They can, but only after contemporary events have become history-which basically means there should be a generous time lag between the culling of ‘off the record’ information and its dissemination. What is true for the media is also applicable to political activists across the board. This is the principal reason why I am a little uneasy about the sudden arrival of the AAP tapes in public domain. These tapes are, of course, a great eye-opener for anyone who actually believed that the holier-than-thou approach adopted by AAP leaders also implied there was no dirty linen to be washed in public. But for those who don’t have an absolutist belief in ends justifying the means, there is a need for caution. Going beyond the gory details, what message have the AAP tapes conveyed? First, it is absolutely clear that when it comes to innerparty feuding, the AAP’s culture is not very different from the rest of the political pack. There may be an ideal called ‘alternative politics’ but it clearly does not extend to fraternal feelings with the like-minded. It is now clear that the quest for an AAP victory in Delhi resonated far more with the voters than with those who were proclaimed the leaders of the movement. Second, the belief that AAP is a movement that went far beyond the personal ambitions of its leaders seems to have been needlessly hyped. It is now clear that a considerable part of the energies of the top AAP leadership was devoted to self-promotion at the cost of someone else. Whether it is the group identified with Arvind Kejriwal or the uber-holy brigade around Prashant Bhushan, the knives were being sharpened almost immediately after the 2013 Delhi election where AAP made a spectacular debut. What other explanation can there be for phone calls with journalists being recorded and then gleefully filed away for use at an opportune moment? Takeover battles, it would seem, were inherent in the DNA of the AAP. Ideology and lofty concerns, while no doubt important in the selling of the party to the wider public, were secondary to the AAP apparatchiks. Finally, the tapes and the subsequent washing of dirty linen before the cameras clearly show that there is a natural rhythm to electoral politics that cannot be broken by revolutionary poseurs. I, for example, found nothing particularly abnormal in the voice that seems very much like Kejriwal’s, hoping for a Congress breakaway to give him a legislative majority. Almost every party in such a predicament would have been keen on enticing the small group that held the balance of power in a fractured legislature. Nor was there anything particularly strange-and however ethically repugnant-about AAP facilitating some dodgy donations of unknown provenance. In the heat of election campaigns, almost every party does it. And it happens in nearly all the democracies. The problem begins when AAP is approached as if it was God’s gift to a morally and ethically devastated India. This wasn’t a realistic approach but it was the perception of a significant section of the chattering classes, not least the wideeyed reporters in the media who constituted the unofficial campaigners for AAP during both the general election of 2014 and the Delhi elections earlier this year. To this was added the arrogance of a disoriented intellectual brigade that needed an alternative home after the victory of the BJP and the decimation of the Congress. Together, they made the AAP’s battles seem like a dharam yudh, jehad and crusade all rolled into one. The real disappointment with AAP isn’t going to be found in the jhuggi clusters and minority ghettos. The poorer section saw AAP as a new party that they could identify with after the Congress shot itself in the foot. Their expectations from AAP are different from the hallucinatory dreams of the middle class ‘volunteers’ that found excitement in being anti-establishment. For them, the gods now have feet of clay. For the moment, it would appear that AAP is imploding. I disagree. Kejriwal has five years to show his worth and it is unlikely that his political fate is going to be affected by the lamentations of either Bhushan or Yadav. Yet, the slugfest of the topi brigade does serve a useful purpose. AAP has finally come to terms with the grim realities of Indian politics and Indian character. Amid the tears, despair and shill accusations, we are seeing the evolution of AAP as another left-ofcentre political party with a regional base-a normal political party made up of humans, not gods. The NORTHLINES NATIONAL www.thenorthlines.com JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 PM Modi visits WW-I Shashi Tharoor accuses commemoration exhibition govt of misusing police Says he 'salutes sacrifice of Indian soldier martyred in war' Agencies New Delhi, Mar 15 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited an exhibition commemorating World War-I, organised by the Indian Armed Forces at Manekshaw Centre and said that he was touched to meet the descendants of some of the decorated soldiers. Kejriwal to be discharged tomorrow, says Doctor Agencies Bengaluru, Mar 15 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is being treated at Jindal Nature Cure Institute in Bengaluru for chronic cough and asthma-related problems, will be discharged tomorrow. "The Delhi Chief Minister who was admitted here on March 5 for his chronic cough and asthma-related problems will be discharged from the institute by 2 pm tomorrow," Dr Babina Nandakumar, Chief Medical Officer at Jindal Nature Cure Institute, said. She said said Kejriwal would undergo all naturopathy treatment, beginning from 5 am to about afternoon and thereafter he would head to Kempegowda International Airport at 2 pm. She said Kejriwal has been detoxified to a large extent and his entire system is rejuvenated. Kejriwal has been advised a strong follow up for his lifestyle modification, dietary changes and daily practice of prescribed yogasana, pranay-ama and kriya. The Delhi Chief Minister also have been advised to follow naturopathic way of life so as to lead a normal healthy life, she said. The doctor said they had to address Kejriwal's chronic cough rather differently inspite of initiating traditional nature cure treatments comprising hydrotherapy, massages, packs and mud therapy, along with yoga and diet therapy. "A whole lot of detoxifying treatments were introduced from naturopathy, yoga therapy, diet and their immediate effects were clearly evident," she said. Govt employees to get leave travel concession for SAARC nations Agencies New Delhi, Mar 15 With this rule, Central government employees will be able to avail of the LTC facility for trips to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Pakistan is the only SAARC nation which has not been included in the scheme. Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh has said that the Centre is finalising a proposal which would allow Central Government employees to claim leave travel concession (LTC) for trips to South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations. According to reports, Singh said that the new LTC rules have been made in order to promote people-to-people contact and to boost tourism among the SAARC nations. This decision comes after the Prime Minister Narendra Modiled government at the Centre had extended the facility of conversion of home town LTC to visit Jammu and Kashmir, the North East states and Andaman and Nicobar up to September 25, 2016. Rahul Gandhi snooping row “Was touching to meet the descendants of some of these decorated soldiers,” adding, “I urge our youth to visit this exhibition to learn about the war in which nearly 74,000 of our men were martyred in far flung lands.” He further tweeted: “We salute the sacrifice of each and every Indian soldier martyred in the war.” The Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral RK Dhowan, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, and the Defence Secretary Shri RK. Mathur were present during the PM's visit. The period between 2014 and 2018 is being commemorated as the WW-I centenary. The Army has also created a replica of a World War-I bunker showcasing the living conditions of the soldiers then. Agencies New Delhi, Mar 15 Congress leader and MP from Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, took on the Modi-led NDA government on Sunday over party vice president Rahul Gandhi snooping controversy. In a series of tweets, Tharoor slammed the NDA govt asking it to explain as to why details of a person protected by the SPG was sought. He posted on the microblogging site Twitter: “Original snoopgate involved misuse of Gujarat government machinery for surveillance of woman. PM spent about 45 minutes at Indian soldiers in the War," Snoopgate 2 involves misuse of the World War-I Commemo- Army officials said as per police versus opponents?” ration Exhibition here, in which media. In another post he wrote: at least 74,187 Indian soldiers Later PM Modi tweeting “Police sought telephone died, and was briefed about the about the experience wrote: numbers, addresses of Rahul valour and sacrifices of “The exhibition brings alive Gandhi's associates and friends. martyred defence personnel. participation and bravery of Delhi Police needs to clarify "The PM was given a detailed Indian soldiers in various why this information was briefing on the First World War battlefields of this war across needed.” (1914-1918), and the Europe, Africa and Asia.” Another tweet by Tharoor contribution and sacrifice of the In another post he wrote: said: “PMO India needs to explain why it needs details of a person protected by the SPG. All his movements are recorded by SPG.” Meanwhile, upping the ante, Congress today alleged that other Opposition leaders are also being "snooped" on Gujarat pattern and the party will raise the matter in Parliament. Agencies unveiled in London. Strongly children were asked to go to "The present government has Panaji, Mar 15 opposing the BJP-ruled state's school on October 2," Sharma much to answer when it comes decision, senior Congress leader said. to right of privacy of citizens. Controversy erupted over P C Chacko said, "BJP's RSS refused to be drawn into They are are now trying to do it scrapping by Goa government mindset is a very sick mindset. the controversy but said the of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 ... Can any state government number of holidays in the from the list of public holidays take a decision like this? This country should come down for but Chief Minister Laxmikant kind of decision they have taken improved work culture. "I don't Parsekar later said it could be an is anti-national." know the reasons for this act of "mischief" or a "typing He said the central government decision. We will see why it mistake". "should immediately direct the happened. But, according to a Gandhi Jayanti, the birth state government to correct this. survey, people in India hardly anniversary of the Father of the I am still in shock after hearing work for 150-155 days a year on Agencies Nation, was not marked as a about this. No government in account of holidays. holiday in the current year's India has the right to do that. Their number must come down New Delhi, Mar 15 calender, released on Saturday, This is a very senseless decision for better work culture," RSS Congress on Sunday tore into triggering strong reaction with which they have taken." General Secretary Suresh Joshi contentious comments of Congress terming it as an "anti- His party colleague and said in Nagpur when asked the former PCI Chairman Justice national" act. Congress spokesman Anand about the Goa government's Katju on Mahatma Interestingly, Gandhi Jayanti Sharma also said no state decision. Seeking to douse the Markandeya Gandhi and Chandra disappeared from the list of government can do it because it angry reactions, the Chief Bose, and Subhash said it commercial and industrial is a national holiday. "They Minister said,"it could be a unfortunate that a personwas of holidays released on a day when can't do it. Gandhi is the father typing mistake. It is not an such a "sick mentality" reached the Mahatma's statue was of nation. Even last year intentional mistake." the highest court of the country. Katju was appointed PCI Chairman during the UPA government. "It was unfortunate that a person of such a sick mentality reached to a position in the Agencies Guwahati under relevant sections of the IPC on a highest court of the country. Guwahati, Mar 15 complaint filed by Chatra Mukti Sangram Samiti, When people lose relevance, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Sunday the students wing of KMSS. KMSS has demanded some of them do such things. said the gover-nment would consider banning immediate ban on Swamy's entry into the state "so Otherwise who will notice entry of BJP leader Subramanian Swamy into the that there is no communal tension in Assam." them," Congress spokesperson state after his reported remark that "mosques are Cutting across political lines, various organisations Anand Sharma told reporters at mere buildings and can be demolished." "His and parties have condemned remarks of the senior the AICC office in New Delhi. In a blog, Katju had called comments are completely insulting for a BJP leader. AASU, AAMSU, ABMSU along with community. We will take action. If he continues to other student bodies strongly condemned the Mahatma Gandhi a British talk like this, we will ban his entry into Assam," remarks and burnt effigies of Swamy and Assam agent and Netaji a Japanese one. Gogoi said on the sidelines of a function in Jorhat. BJP president Siddhartha Bhattacharya in Parliament had unanimously Noting that Swamy has been making Guwahati and Kokrajhar. In a damage control condemned his remarks. However, an unfazed Katju controversial comments, Gogoi wondered why the mode, Bhattacharya said Swamy's comments are BJP was not taking any action against him. "his personal views and the party does not endorse later said "mere censure" was Meanwhile, the Assam Police has registered an them". "We will also inform the central leadership not enough and he should be punished--"hanged without FIR against Swamy at Latasil police station in about his comments," he added. Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar says Gandhi Jayanti holiday row could be act of ‘mischief’ 7 everywhere what was happening in one state. Both Modi and Amit Shah are now here. It is not confined to one person. It is much deeper. The practice that they had adopted in Gujarat, they want to carry it out now every where," party spokesperson Anand Sharma told reporters at the AICC office here, as per media. He had also justified his remarks in an interview, claiming that senior opposition leaders' phones are being "tapped" and surveillance is being carried on them. Asked whether he has any proof to back his allegation, Sharma said,"letters are not sent for phone tapping to polical leaders, judges and others...It can be proved only if the Prime Minister, Home Minister give letters to Opposition leaders regarding their phone tapping." The Congress spokesperson said that leaders of Opposition had raised the issue of their phones being tapped in the the last session as well and the Home Minister said there is no such thing. Maintaining that India cannot be allowed to be converted into a police state, the Congress leader said,"we will raise the issue in Parliament. While Delhi police had yesterday itself rejected allegations of snooping, saying it was a routine exercise of being in touch with dignitaries, Congress has accused the Modi government of carrying out "political espionage" on Gandhi and demanded a "comprehensive explanation from no less than the Home Minsiter and the Prime Minister. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said Delhi police officials, who visited the party Vice President's residence, had made "unwarranted and weird" enquiries about him. Youth Congress workers had protested outside the residence of Home Minister Rajnath Singh over the alleged "political espionage" of Gandhi. BJP had hit back at Congress saying the opposition party has the habit of seeing conspiracies even in "routine" matters and considered itself above the law. Gandhi is on a sabbatical since the start of the Budget session of Parliament on February 23. Some police officials went to his residence on March 12 and reportedly asked how he looks like and what is the colour of his eyes etc. PM Modi a 'man with a mission': Javadekar Agencies Hyderabad, Mar 15 Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar on Sunday termed Prime Minister Modi as a 'man with a mission', adding that he wants to change the 'face' of the country. "Our Prime Minister is a man with a mission. He wants to change the face of the country. He wants development for the poor and the farmers of the nation," Javadekar said here. The minister further took on the Congress on the inflation and black money issues. "Everyone suffered due to rising prices under the Congress government. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh failed to bring inflation under control. We will also bring black money to the nation. What the Congress government was unable to do in three years, we did in three days - we formed a SIT on the black money issue," Javadekar said. "The SIT is currently preparing cases, and when they go to court, you shall hear about them," he added. Last month, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had proposed the introduction of a bill for a new law in order to curb black money stashed abroad. Cong terms Katju as 'person Impart education in with sick mentality' for latter's mother tongue, state comments on Gandhiji languages: RSS Tarun Gogoi threatens to ban Swamy's entry into Assam trial". "O wonderful news ! The Rajya Sabha ( the upper House of the Indian Parliament ) has passed a resolution condemning me ! But of course that is not enough. I must also be punished for what I said about that fake who is called the Father of the Indian Nation, and that agent of the Japanese fascists. A mere censure is no punishment." Katju also dared Lok Sabha to book him under "Lunatics Act". Regarding questions about the BJP-led government in Goa dropping October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti) from the list of official holidays, Sharma said that no state government can do it because it is a national holiday. "They can't do it. Gandhi is the father of nation. Even last year children were asked to go to school on October 2," he said. Regarding a question on whether Rahul Gandhi will attend the March 16 rally and Parliament gherao of Congress against land bill, Sharma said," I do not know. I do not comment on speculative reports." Agencies Nagpur, Mar 15 RSS on Sunday asked the BJP-led Union government and those in states to impart education in the mother tongue of students or constitutionally recognised state languages, saying those educ-ated in a foreign language get "alienated" from their culture and tradition. The Akhil Bhartiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), RSS' top decision and policy making body, today adopted a resolution to that effect. "A student educated in a foreign language gets alienated from his surroundings, tradi-tions, culture and values of life, at the same time one also loses his identity, remaining ignorant of ancient knowledge, science and literature," the resolution said. It said eminent thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi, Madan Mohan Malviya, Ravindranath Tagore, B R Ambedkar and S Radhakrishnan and scientists including C V Raman, P C Ray and J C Bose had said it was both "scientific and natural" to impart education in the mother tongue. It also said several commissions like Radhakrishnan Commission and Kothari Commission had also made such recommendations. "ABPS calls upon the Union Government and State Governments to review their present language policies and ensure an effective system to impart education in mother language or in constitutionally recognised state languages and simultaneously take initiative for use of Bhartiya languages in education, administration and delivery of justice," it said. The resolution said while RSS was "fully supportive" of study of various languages including foreign languages, it was its considered opinion that for natural learning and to enrich cultural moorings, education, particularly elementary educa-tion, should be in mother tongue or state languages. Ever since the formation of the Narendra Modi government, RSS has been consistently engaging with it over shaping its education policy, a move criticised by the Opposition as an attempt to saffronise the education system. Swamy's entry into the state. HT has quoted Tarun Gogoi as saying, “BJP will have to pay a heavy price for hurting Assamese sentiments”. The state BJP is in backfoot as Swamy's comments have evoked sharp reaction from all quarters. Assam BJP president Siddhartha Bhattacharyya has branded Swamy's comment as his personal opinion. He said that they will send the footage to Central leadership. Several minority organisations have also demanded strict action against Swamy. It's not the first time Swamy has made a controversial statement though. From Sashi Tharoor to Sonia Gandhi, Swamy has targeted one and all. Bird flu alert Mosques not religious place, can be destroyed any time : Swamy sounded in Amethi Agencies New Delhi, Mar 15 Agencies Amethi, Mar 15 The threat of a bird flu outbreak looms large on Amethi as birds have been dying mysteriously in the district for almost two weeks now. A team of the district veterinary department was dispatched to the village after a frantic call from a villager who collected samples from various villages which were then sent to Bhopal. The samples tested positive for bird flu. However, District Veterinary Officer, Doctor Vinod Kumar, refused to come clean on the findings of the reports. "We received a call informing us that birds were dying in a village after which a team was rushed to the spot which found out that birds were actually dying, said Kumar, while adding "this matter is somewhat confidential" when asked about inquiry report. Kumar added so far only a limited area search has been conducted in which two villages have been found to be infected and surveys were on to take a stock of number of birds in each village. Nine rapid response teams are currently culling birds and burying them in order to contain the spread of avian flu which can also spread to humans. These operations are being conducted over night to minimise exposure to people. A resident, Inaamullah, said the villagers got suspicious when their hens started dying and animals and other birds which consumed their corpses too died. "15 days back, in the neighbouring village all hens died. Crows and dogs, which consumed the dead birds, also died. Even today two crows died and this team of officials has been conducting checks for the last 15 days," he said. Poultry farms in the district are also being surveyed. Reportedly, an alert has been sounded in the state with chief secretary Alok Ranjan issuing an advisory to all divisional commissioners and district magistrates to take all precautions for prevention of the flu. According to reports, the government also plans to set up a 24 hours helpline to help resolve people's queries with regard to the flu while rapid response teams will be kept on standby to ensure speedy culling and disinfection of affected areas. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has sparked off a massive controversy by saying that mosque is not a religious place but is merely a building that can be demolished any time. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has sparked off a massive controversy by saying that mosque is not a religious place but is merely a building that can be demolished any time. Swamy made these controversial statements in a programme at Guwahati. Swamy's comments have attracted condemnation from all political parties. Even Assam BJP has disassociated themselves from Swamy's remark. According to media, Swamy gave the “example” of mosques demolished for construction of roads in Saudi Arabia. The controversial leader said, “A mosque is not a religious place. It is just a building. It can be demolished any time. If anyone disagrees with me on this, I am ready to have a debate on the issue. I got this information from people of Saudi Arabia". He stoked another controversy by claiming all Indian Muslims were Hindus. He repeated the controversial comments again on Saturday. Police have now registered a case registered an FIR under IPC sections 120 (B) [criminal conspiracy] and 153 (A) [promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion] against Swamy following a formal complaint by Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS). KMSS has urged Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to ban sation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Act, which are against the interest of farmers. The government has brought a bill to replace the Ordinance, which is being opposed by almost all opposition parties on the ground it issimilar to the one passed by the British regime, Yadav added. "In view of the above, it has been decided that opposition parties which include Congress, Samajwadi, TMC, CPI, CPI(M), JD(U), RJD and JD(S) will assemble to protest against the above mentioned Bill on March 17 at 5.00 PM at Gandhi Statue in the Parliament House Complex, and thereafter will march towards the President House to meet the President," he said. These parties would also submit a representation to the President on the issue. The Lok Sabha had passed the contoversial bill with a total of nine amendments last week. Opposition parties to march to Rashtrapati I am acting CM, Bhavan against land bill on Tuesday remote is with me,: Agencies New Delhi, Mar 15 Intensifying the protest against the Centre over the Land Acquisition Bill, 10 opposition parties including the Congress, SP, TMC and the Left parties would stage a march to the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday and submit a memorandum to the President. Attacking the BJP-led government for making changes in the Land Acquisition Act, JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav in a statement here today said the Ordinance has diluted the previous Right to Fair Compen- Manish Sisodia Agencies New Delhi, Mar 15 This is what Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Saturday when asked about the absence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and whether the remote control is somewhere else while he is discharging the responsibility of a CM. He said he is concentrating all his energies on running the government in the absence of Kejriwal. Kejriwal is presently unde- rgoing naturopathy treatment for high blood sugar and cough in Bangaluru and is slated to return here on Monday. Accompanied by his parents, Kejriwal had on March 5 left for Bangaluru for treatment for chronic cough and high blood sugar. It was widely expected that he will return tomorrow but an official made it clear that he will come on Monday. Lately, Aam Aadmi Party has been rocked by a series of stings and had been attacked by both BJP and Congress. The NORTHLINES www.thenorthlines.com Bootlegger arrested in Srinagar SRINAGAR Police public meet held in Srinagar 8 JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 3 drug peddlers arrested SRINAGAR, MAR. 15: Ganderbal police in its drive against drugs arrested three drug peddlers in different areas of Ganderbal and recovered 27.5 Kgs of Cannabis hemp and 250 gram of cannabis powder from them. On a tip off, Ganderbal Police recovered 26.5 kgs of cannabis hemp from the possession of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat son of Ali Mohammad Bhat resident of Gamwara at Gamwara. A case FIR No.185/14 under section 8/20 NDPS Act was registered against him in Police Station Ganderbal. Another peddler Nazir Ahmad Rather @ Kanwar son of Mahda Rather resident of Wakoora was arrested with 250 gms of cannabis powder at Wakoora crossing. A case FIR No.13/15 under section 8/20 NDPS Act was registered in this regard. Meanwhile, a police party of Ganderbal police recovered 1kg of cannabis hemp from the possession of Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh son of Rajab resident of Batwina at Shadipora Bridge. A case FIR No.26/15 under section 8/20 NDPS Act was registered in Police Station Ganderbal in this regard. 3 injured in avalanche SRINAGAR, MAR 15: Srinagar police arrested a bootlegger at Bhakshi stadium crossing and recovered illicit liquor from him. During naka checking, Sher Ghari police arrested a bootlegger identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar son of Abdul Gani Dar resident of Rambagh and recovered 23 bottles of illicit Rum from his possession. He was immedialtly taken into custody and a case FIR number 16/15 under section 48 excise Act has been registered against him in Police Station Sher Ghari. Public has appreciated the efforts of the police against the drug peddlers and the illicit liquor sellers. Police evacuating people from avalanche prone areas SRINAGAR, MAR. 15: Three persons were injured after they came under a snow avalanche at Branpathri Nagbal, Tral. Due to a snow avalanche at Branpathri Nagbal, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Tral, three persons Zakir Hussain Paswal son of Nazir Paswal, Gulzar Ahmad Paswal son of Qasim Paswal and Qasim Paswal son of Abdullah, all residents of Pranpathri Nagbal, Tral got injured. All the injured were shifted to Sub District Hospital, Tral for treatment. The condition of all the injured persons is reported to be stable. Meanwhile, police has started evacuation of people from the avalanche prone areas in the area. Budgam Police organizes Blood-Donation Camp Man hit by shooting stone in Uri: dies SRINAGAR, MAR 15: One person died when a shooting stone SRINAGAR, MAR 15: Budgam police organised a blood donation camp at Sub-District hospital Chadoora where large number of police Jawans and officers donated blood for needy patients in the hospital. Today a blood donation camp was organised by police at Sub District hospital, Chadoora. Police Officers and officials donated dozens of pints of blood for needy and poor patients. The blood donation camp started with blood donation by SDPO Chrar-i-Shareef DySP Ashiq Tak, SHO Chadura Inspector Arshad Khan and SHO Chrar-i-Sharif SI Waseem Shah followed by other police officials. SRINAGAR, MAR 15: In order to further good relations with general public, District Police Srinagar and Kupwara today organised police-public meetings in Batamaloo and town Kupwara. A police-public meeting was today held in police station Batamaloo in which large number of respectable, traders and mohalla committee members of Mahrajpora, Danderkha, SD Colony, Bonapora and New Colony participated. The interactive meeting was chaired by SP South Sh. S Patil. The participants highlighted various public issues including traffic jamming, availability of ration and drug addiction. SP South assured the participants that strict action will be taken against the drug peddlers, police has already arrested many peddlers in Batamaloo area in previous months and the drive will continue in the future, besides their other problems will be taken up with the concerned departments. SHO Batamaloo was also present in the interactive meeting. Meanwhile, SP Kupwara Rahul Malik chaired a policepublic meeting at Town Hall Kupwara. Large number of people from Kupwara town and Is this the party Mufti tied-up with for power?: NC NC lashes out at BJP's Subraminum Swamy. Questions Mufti's silence on such issues SRINAGAR, MAR. 15: was also praiseworthy for him. the CM of India's only Muslim remarks, NC Spokesman said that National Conference on Sunday lashed out at PDP Patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed for aligning with those who are now openly questioning the sanctity and status of Mosques as religious places in the country. NC Spokesman Junaid Azim Mattu said BJP Senior Leader Subramanium Swamy's outrageous remarks had brought to fore PDP's sell-out to the Right-wing for the sole aim of making Mufti Sayeed the Chief Minister. "Mufti Mohammad Sayeed should apologize to the people of J&K for the remarks of his ally Subramanium Swamy who has said Mosques can be demolished easily as they according to him were not places of worship. Will Mufti allow this to happen in J&K as well - as part of a deal for him to remain glued to the CM's Chair? Such statements remind the people of J&K the collective humiliation they have been subjected to because of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's thirst for power", NC Spokesman Junaid Azim Mattu said. Reminding Mufti Mohammad Sayeed of his praise for the MuftiModi accord, NC Spokesman said Mufti Sayeed should now clarify if such posturing from the BJP "We all remember how Mufti Sayeed spoke at the Press Conference right after taking oath as the Chief Minister of the State. Mufti Sayeed in his Press Conference after taking oath had mentioned that J&K provides diversity to the nation and was India's only Muslim majority State. What does Mufti Sayeed as majority State have to say when his alliance partner says that mosques are not places of worship and can be demolished at will and whim? Mufti Sayeed's conspicuous silence is deafening", NC Spokesman Junaid Mattu added. Lashing out at BJP and Subramanium Swamy for his 10 gamblers arrested SRINAGAR, MAR. 15: Srinagar police arrested five gamblers at a public place in Alochi Bagh and recovered stake money of rupees 25,000 from them while Anantnag Police apprehended five gamblers in Chee village and recovered stake money of rupees 55,000 from the gambling site. Sher Ghari police headed by SHO Mohammad Isaaq raided a gambling site at Khan Mohalla, Alochi Bagh and arrested five gamblers while gambling at a public place. The gamblers were identified as Mohammad Aslam Sheikh son of Abdul Ahad, Feroz Ahmad Sheikh son of Bashir Ahmad, residents of Aloochi Bagh, Srinagar, Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh son of Abdul Rahim resident of Ichgam, Budgam, Mohammad Ramzan Sheikh son of Roshan Sheikh resident of Qazibagh, Budgam and Mohammad Altaf Dar son of Mohammad Sadiq resident of Nowgam, Srinagar. Police recovered stake money of rupees 25,000 and set of playing cards from the gambling site. A case FIR no. 17/2015 under section 13 Gambling act was registered against the gamblers and investigation has been taken up. Anantnag police lead by Dy.SP Headquarters Gowhar Ahmad Khan raided a gambling site in Chee village and arrested five gamblers Hamid-ul-lah Bhat resident of Qazigund, Ashiq Hussain resident of Lazibal, Waheed Ahmad Mir resident of Mirbazar, Nazir Ahmad Nanda resident of Naibasti and Mohammad Afzal Beigh resident of Khrew Malpora. IN THE COURT OF SUB JUDGE/CJM SAMBA Present: R. K. Dubey these anti-Muslim tirades were unacceptable and the sternest possible legal action should be taken against Swamy and BJP for hurting the sentiments of Muslims. "This is not acceptable to National Conference and we will oppose such communal and bigoted politics till our last breath. Mosques are dear to every Muslims and Muslims will never allow anyone to belittle the significance and sanctity of Mosques. The BJP-PDP alliance must not harbor any misconceptions about the patience of the people. This patience is not unlimited and repeated provocations could end up in a very dangerous mess which the BJP-PDP alliance and Mufti Sayeed would be solely responsible for. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has brought disgrace and disrepute to the chair of the Chief Minister by being cowed into silence by the BJP and RSS on such issues. This is not only a sad day for PDP but also a sad day for J&K - as we have to witness our Chief Minister bow his head down in front of a party which says that mosques are not religious places", NC Spokesman Junaid Mattu added. IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS ( MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present : Manzoor Hussain Rashpal Chand S/o Beli Ram R/o Chak Shaba Khurd, Bara Colony, Tehsil Samba Nagar Mal S/o Milkhi Ram R/o Rara, Teh & Distt. Samba SHO Police Station Samba. SHO P/S Ramgarh In the matter of Application for Registration of Birth of:Ayush Sharma - D.OB. 31.08.2009. Father’s Name: Nagar Mal, Mother’s Name: Rai - Rani V/s In the matter of: Application for registration of date of birth of: Bharti Devi (Female) D.O.B. 19.7.2009. Daleep Kumar (Male) D.O.B. 20.7.2006. NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas an application stand filed in this Court for registration of Birth Bharti Devi and Daleep Kumar Daughter & Son of Rashpal Chand and Sunita Devi Resident of Chak Shaba Khurd Bara Colony in Police Station, Samba and through the publication of this notice, public at large and any other interested person/s is/are informed that in case, anybody has any objections in respect of aforemention application, then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court on or before 23.03.2015 failing which aforesaid application will be dealt with in accordance with law. Given under my hand and seal of the court today this 14.3.2015. Sd/Sub Judge/CJM Samba Versus NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of Birth of above mentioned person R/o R/o Rara, Teh & Distt. Samba, in P/s Ramgarh and through the medium of this publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 12th day of March 2015. Sd/Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) other adjacent areas including representatives of Trade Union, Transport Association, senior citizens, civil society members, Sarpanches etc participated in the meeting. During the meeting the speakers highlighted the issues of Drug Addiction, menace of traffic violations, encroachment on roads, timber smuggling and selling of spurious drugs etc. SP Kupwara while speaking on the occasion said that necessary steps will be taken up to curb the drug abuse, traffic violation, corruption and efforts are on to bring over all change in the working of police at Police Stations, Chowki’s and other levels. SP Kupwara assured the participants that he has directed the police officers to be soft towards public and ensure attitudinal change in them to earn public satisfaction. He also said that the procedure for simplifying the process of character verification is being implemented. Among other ASP Kupwara Sh. Fayaz Husain, DySP Hqr Kupwara Sh. Mohammad Afzal, DySP DAR Sh. Abdul Rashid and SHO Kupwara, I/C PP Bazar I/C PP Drugmulla and I/C PP Kalarooch attended the meeting. GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR DIRECTORATE GENERAL FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES J&K, JAMMU. Shri Abdul Majeed Mir (Fireman - 1894) S/o Abdul Gani Mir R/o Kandoora, Tehsil Beerwah District Budgam. Subject: Final Attendance Notice 1) Whereas you, Shri Abdul Majeed Mir S/o Abdul Gani Mir R/o Kandoora Tehsil Beerwah Distt. Budgam were appointed as Fireman vide Directorate General Fire & Emergency Services J&K Order No. 585 of 2009 dated 18.12.2009 pursuant to the selection made by the Departmental Recruitment Board. 2) Whereas you absented yourself un-authorisedly w.e.f. 19.04.2010 from Fire & Emergency Services Station Hqr’s Srinagar and is still at large. 3) Whereas, you were served with Attendance Notices I & II by Joint Director Fire & Emergency Services Kashmir Range Srinagar vide No. JDK/Estt/6011-16 dated 01.10.2012 & JDK/Estt/1361-67 dated 27.03.2013 which came to be published local dailies of the State, where under you were provided an opportunity for resuming your duties but despite of same you failed to resume your duties till date and are still absconding. 4) Whereas, you have executed a Bond duly attested by Sub Judge Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Jammu for serving the department for minimum period of 7 years after completion of required training courses, failing which you were bound in terms of the bond refund to the Government in full without any deduction whatsoever all sums of money received by you with an additional penalty of Rs. 10,000/5) Whereas, unauthorised absence in terms of Article 203 of J&K CSR 1956 amounts to loss of services, as such action under Article - 128 of J&K CSR Vol - I is warranted againsst you besides the provisio9ns of Fire Force Act 1967. Now, therefore, you are, directed through this Final Notice to report for your duties within a period of 15 days from the date of issuance of this notice and submit your objections if any, otherwise it shall be presumed that you have no intention to resume duties and you have nothing to say in your defence. In case you fail to do so, action under rules will be taken against you. DIP/J-8501. Dated: 14.3. 2015. Sd/(Dr. G. A. Bhat) Director General, Fire & Emergency Services, J&K Jammu. IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS ( MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present : Manzoor Hussain hit his head in Uri. Alam Din Chechi son of Late Taju Chechi resident of Bagna Chechipora Uri got seriously injured when he was hit by a shooting stone in his head near forest area of Chechipora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Bijhama, Uri. He was shifted to District Hospital, Baramulla where from he was referred to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar for treatment. He succumbed to his injuries on way to Srinagar. Lady dies in mishap SRINAGAR, MAR 15: A 55 year old lady died in a road accident when a tipper hit her in Ganderbal. A Tipper bearing registration number JK14A -2618 hit and injured a lady Fatima wife of Showkat Ahmad Bhat resident of Kohistan colony, Safapora, in the jurisdiction of Police Station Safapora, Ganderbal. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, PHE MECH. G.W.D. DIVISION, JAMMU. Sub: Deep Drilling, Development & Stabilization of tube well by direct rotary method of drilling at Nomain Katra in Reasi Constituency of District. Ref: This office e-NIT No. GWD/54 of 2014-15 dated 18.02.2015 & endorsement No. GWD/9535-37 dated 18.02.2015. EXTENSION NOTICE Due to poor response in respect of above e-NIT the downloading/uploading/submission of EMD/Tender fee etc. is hereby extended as detailed below:1. Downloading of bids extended 12.02.2015 to 19.03.2015 upto 1400 hrs. 2. Uploading the bids extended 12.02.2015 to 19.03.2015 upto 1400 hrs. 3. Submission of original copy of tender fee/EMD extended upto 19.03.2015 upto 1400 hrs. 4. Opening of technical bid online extended upto 22.03.2015 upto 11:00 A.M. The opening of online financial bid shall be communicated separately. All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged as uploaded/advertised earlier. Sd/Executive Engineer PHE (M) G.W.D. Division, Jammu. DIP/J-8535. Dated: 14.3.2015. IN THE COURT OF ADDITIONAL MOBILE MAGISTRATE (JMIC) SAMBA PRESENT: SWATI GUPTA Sh. Ved Sharma S/o Kavi Raj Versus SHO, P/S Vijaypur In the matter of: Application for registration of date birth of: Manvi Sharma Father’s Name: Ved Sharma, Mother’s Name: Rama Sharma D.O.B. 15.02.2011. Place of Birth: At Home. NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas an application stand filed in this Court for registration of Birth of above mentioned person R/o Patti, Teh Bari Brahmana District Samba in P/S Vijaypur and through the the medium of this publication, general public or any other interested person is hereby informed if any body has/have any objection with respect to filing of said application, he/she/they may file objection in this court within a period of 07 days, failing which the application shall be dealt with in accordance with law. Given under my hand and seal of this court on this 14th day of March 2015 at Samba. Sd/Addl. Mobile Magistrate (JMIC) Samba IN THE COURT OF JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE 1st CLASS ( MUNSIFF) SAMBA Present : Manzoor Hussain Rohit Sharma S/o Late Krishan Dutt Sharma R/o W. No. 12, Adarsh Colony, Samba Sham Lal S/o Mangat Ram R/o W. No. 8, H. No. 131-B, Bari Brahmana (Dolian), Teh. Bari Brahmana, Distt. Samba E.O. Municipal Committee, Samba In the matter of Application for Registration of Birth of:Akshit Sharma - D.O.B. 19.12.2009. Father’s Name: Rohit Sharma, Mother’s Name: Sunita Sharma S.H.O. P/S Bari Brahmana In the matter of Application for Registration of Birth of:1. Mehak - 7. 3. 2011. 2. Mitali - 21.10.2012. Mother’s Name: Raj Kumari Versus NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of Birth of above mentioned person R/o W. No. 12, Adarsh Colony, Teh. & Distt. Samba in M/C Samba and through the medium of this publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 13th day of March 2015. Sd/Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) Versus NOTICE TO GENERAL PUBLIC Whereas, an application stand filed in this court for registration of Birth of above mentioned children R/o W. No. 8, H. No. 131-B, Bari Brahmana (Dolian), Teh. Bari Brahmana and Distt. Samba and through the medium of this publication notice at large and any other interested person is/ are informed that in case anybody has any objection in respect of aforementioned application then he/she/they shall file their objections in this court within 7 days from the date of publication of notice, failing which appropriate order shall follow. Given under my hand and seal of this court today 14th day of March 2015. Sd/Munsiff (Judicial Magistrate Ist Class Samba) 9 The NORTHLINES JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 www.thenorthlines.com 10 BUSINESS Government cuts import tariff on gold, silver JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 NEW DELHI, MAR 15: The government has slashed import tariff value on gold to USD 375 per 10 grams and silver to USD 512 per kg following weak global price trends. During the first fortnight of the month, the tariff value on imported gold was fixed at USD 393 per 10 grams and on silver at USD 549 per kg. The import tariff value is the base price at which customs duty is determined to prevent under-invoicing. It is revised on a fortnightly basis taking into account global prices. The decrease in tariff value on imported gold has been notified by the Central Board of Excise and Customs, according to an official statement released late Friday night. Gold in New York, which normally sets price trend on the domestic front, declined from a high of USD 1,162 per ounce and is currently ruling at USD 1,158.60 per ounce. Silver too has dropped to USD 15.64 per ounce. In February, gold imports had jumped by 49 percent to USD 1.98 billion as compared to the year-ago period, while silver shipments contracted by 60.47 percent to USD 121.42 million in the same period. Gold is the second-largest import item for India after petroleum. Higher gold import bill adversely affects the country's current account deficit (CAD). The government has been repeatedly asking people to desist from buying gold and instead invest in other saving instruments. Wipro ties up with Nexthink MUMBAI, MAR 15: Global information technology services provider Wipro on Friday said it has partnered with Nexthink to provide enhanced computing technology solution to enterprise users. "Wipro, a global information technology, consulting and business process services company, has partnered with innovative end-user analytics firm Nexthink, to provide enhanced computing technology solutions and services to enterprise users," a release issued here stated. With this new partnership, Wipro is turning big data inwards with a revolutionary real-time analytics technology to forever change the enterprise IT services market—turning the IT department from a cost centre into a true partner for the business, the company said. "Through real-time visibility and IT analytics provided by both the companies, we are able to have a factual and complete understanding of all end-user activities. The NORTHLINES www.thenorthlines.com Jet Airways announces two new direct flights from Kerala to Doha KOCHI, MAR 15: Jet Airways on Saturday announced two new direct flights from Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode to Doha, effective from Sunday. Initially, the flights will operate three days a week, till May 31. Subsequently, these flights will be revised with new timings to operate on a daily basis, Jet Airways said in a statement. With the launch of these two new flights, Jet Airways now connects Doha with three cities in Kerala, complementing the current daily direct service from Kochi. Raj Sivakumar, Chief Commercial Officer, Jet Airways, said "Jet Airways has established itself as a preferred airline on the Indo-Gulf sector and our new flights to Qatar further reinforces our presence on this busy route." "India has strong economic and cultural ties with the region and it is our endeavour to enhance connectivity between India and the Arabian Gulf for the benefit of its people," he said. At present, Jet Airways operates four daily flights to Doha from India (two from Mumbai and one each from Delhi and Kochi). As part of the inaugural offer, Jet Airways has introduced attractive fares on the Thiruvananthapuram–Doha and Kozhikode-Doha routes, it added. India's forex reserves down USD 286 million Govt to levy Swachh Bharat cess on select services: Revenue Secretary MUMBAI, MAR 15: India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by USD 286.3 million to USD 337.79 billion for the week ended on March 6, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed. The reserves had increased by USD 3.88 billion to USD 338.07 billion for the previous week ended February 27. In the week ended February 20 the reserves were up by USD 1.02 billion to USD 334.19 billion. According to the RBI's weekly statistical supplement, foreign currency assets, the biggest component of the forex reserves, however, rose USD 122.4 million at USD 312.32 billion in the week under review. 312.20 billion for the currency assets were up by USD The foreign currency assets USD previous ended on 1.04 billion at USD 308.29 had risen by USD 3.90 billion at February week 27. The foreign billion in the week ended on Bupa to up stake in Max India to 49 percent NEW DELHI, MAR 15: UK-based healthcare group Bupa will increase its stake in Max Bupa from 26 percent to 49 percent, said the company on Friday a day after Parliament approved the law to hike foreign investment cap in the insurance sector. Max Bupa is a 74:26 joint venture between Max India and Bupa. "We warmly welcome the passing of the Insurance Laws Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, enabling us to submit our application to increase our shareholding in Max Bupa from 26 percent to 49 percent," Bupa said in a statement on Friday. "Together with Max India, we are committed to developing the business and the health insurance market," said David Fletcher, Managing Director, International Development Markets, Bupa. Max India Group has presence in life insurance, health care and health insurance sectors. Bupa is one of the leading international health care provider having exposure in the UK, Australia, Spain, Poland, New Zealand, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, India, Thailand and the USA. "With a customer base of 2 million, Max Bupa is the 7th largest private health insurer in India and has huge potential to grow as demand for quality affordable health care continues to rise," Fletcher said. February 20. The RBI said the foreign currency assets, expressed in US dollar terms, include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US currencies such as the pound sterling, euro and yen held in reserve. India's reserve position with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the week ended on March 6 decreased by USD 17.9 million and stood at USD 1.61 billion. The value of special drawing rights (SDRs) was lower by USD 44.6 million in the week under review at USD 4.02 billion. Gold reserves for the week under review plunged by USD 346.2 million and stood at USD 19.83 billion. NEW DELHI, MAR 15: education cess to 14 The government will levy up to percent. two percent Swachh Bharat Explaining the Cess on select services but only logic behind if there is a need for funds for increasing the the Prime Minister's Clean service tax, Das India drive, Revenue Secretary urged there was a Shaktikanta Das said on Friday. need to streamline "Swachh Bharat cess will be the rate of levy with 2 percent or less. Government the rates to be will identify services and it will imposed at the time be applicable from the date of of introduction of notification," Das informed. Goods and Services The cess, Das said, would be Tax (GST). levied on selected services, The Government only if there is need of funds plans to introduce for the Prime Minister's the new indirect tax national cleanliness drive. regime GST from In the Budget, Finance April 2016. Minister Arun Jaitley had Das explained proposed an enabling provision Jaitley has also proposed that services contribute to levy the cess at a rate of 2 the service tax rate would be 60 per cent to the GDP, but 40 per cent or less on all or certain increased from 12 per cent plus per cent of the indirect tax services, if the need arises. collection comes from it. "It Gold, silver rise on positive global cues NEW DELHI, MAR 15: Gold prices rose by Rs 100 at Rs 26,420 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Saturday amidst a firm global trend and increased buying by jewellers. Silver also strengthened by Rs 200 at Rs 36,000 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Marketmen said apart from buying by jewellers as well as retailers, a firm global trend mainly led to the rise in the prices of precious metals. Gold in New York, which normally determines price trend on the domestic front, rose by 0.51 percent to USD 1,158.60 an ounce and silver gained 0.55 percent to USD 15.64 an ounce in Friday's trade. In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 percent purity rose by Rs 100 each at Rs 26,420 and Rs 26,220 per 10 grams, respectively. Sovereign, per kg and weekly-based delivery 1,000 at Rs 56,000 for buying however, continued to trade at of eight grams. and Rs 57,000 for selling of 100 last level of Rs 23,600 per piece In line with gold, silver ready by Rs 55 at Rs 35,530 per kg. advanced by Rs 200 at Rs 36,000 Silver coins spurted by Rs pieces. India needs to build own leather brands: Industry official KOLKATA, MAR 15 : Notwithstanding Indian finished leather exports surging by over ten percent during April-November 2014, an industry official says the domestic makers need to build their own brands rather than selling finished leather abroad or going for contractual manufacturing. Personally, I wish contractual manufacturing decreases and Indian companies come up with their own brands rather than produce the goods for a third party", Adhar Sahani, chairman of trade show committee of Indian Leather Products Association said. The leather exports industry overall grew by 18.5 per cent at Rs. 26,940 crore during AprilNovember 2014 against the previous year's performance of Rs. 22,729 crore. According to the veteran leather industry official, the Europe-bound export scenario is not conducive as the Euro is falling against the Rupee leading to decreased margins. The trade embargo on Russia is also hitting the supply."Russia is a brandconscious market and prefers European brands. Now, with the embargo on Russia in place, the demand for finished leather (from India) is falling, Sahani said. Asked if Indians can directly export to brandconscious Russia, he said "India first needs to build its world-class export brands to take on the established global players". Indians are becoming brand-conscious now a days. Companies are focusing on offering the best quality to meet global standards which is "encouraging" for the leather industry, he added. Sahani affirmed Indian leather goods makers need to build their "own brands" now as Indian leather holds a coveted place in the international market. However, he cited finance would be the biggest challenge for the industry. "What the industry needs are angel investors willing to put money in ventures aiming to become global brands", he added. When asked about the possibility of the recent beef ban in Maharashtra hitting leather supplies, he replied, it will have no impact. has to be monetised." Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on August 15, 2014 given a call to achieve the objective of clean India by the year 2019, the 150th year of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, through the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Budget proposed 100 percent tax deduction for the contributions, other than by way of CSR spending, to the Swachh Bharat Kosh. As regards blackmoney stashed abroad, Das assrted "as far as foreign assets are concerned there are certain gaps which needs to be plugged". The government plans to bring a comprehensive law dealing with blackmoney in the ongoing session of Parliament. Mahindra to showcase electric vehicle expertise in Miami MIAMI, MAR 15: Indian auto major Mahindra & Mahindra will showcase its electric transportation technologies during the inaugural Formula E electric car racing championship here, which will also have the team's driver Karun Chandhok driving through the city's streets in the electric racers. Mahindra is among the 10 teams competing in Formula E, the world's first fully-electric racing series. The inaugural season of the Formula E Racing Series had commenced in Beijing in September 2014 and will run until June 2015, competing in 10 of the world's leading cities including Berlin and London. Formula E seeks to represent a vision for the future of the motor industry, accelerating general interest in electric cars and promoting clean energy and sustainability. Mahindra Racing will be represented by Chandhok and Brazilian Bruno Senna. The Miami ePrix circuit, prominently located in Downtown Miami, consists of eight corners over the course of the 2.17km track. Among the innovative electric technologies expected to be showcased will be Mahindra's two-wheel 'GenZe 2.0', designed to help the urban commuter overcome the challenges associated with pollution, traffic congestion, parking hassles, and the limitations of public transportation. The two-wheeler is slated for a California debut in a few months and Mahindra is looking at the Formula E event as an opportunity for the public to see the future of sustainable transportation. The GenZe is an all-electric two-wheel transportation alternative designed to make getting around American cities and campuses faster, easier and safer. TataSky to add 20 new channels shortly NEW DELHI, MAR 15: Direct-to-Home operator TataSky will add 20 new channels shortly as it has introduced a new compression technology to its network, a move that has disrupted services to nearly 17,000 subscribers in the past couple of days. The company, which offers over 300 channels, would add the channels despite capacity constraints on account of improved compression standards and shifting to upgraded MPEG 4 format. "Last year we have added 80 group and media major Star has digitisation of analogue delivery channels and we would shortly over 10 million active system of home cable TV is in add 20 more. Some of them connections and around 3/4 progress," Nagpal said, adding would be HD channels," TataSky connections are on MPEG 4. that still 80 million connection CEO Harit Nagpal said. The DTH operator, which has are to be converted into digital He further said: "We have also recently gone for a tariff hike is mode. got additional capacity due to expecting the industry to add 4 On the tariff hike, he said: our timely decision to shift from million customers every year due "Every year, we go for a price MPEG 2 format to MPEG 4 to digistisation programme. hike which is roughly 4 per cent format. It cost us money, but "The industry would grow for in March. Last year, it was Rs helped us." the next 5-6 years. There is 230 and this year we have TataSky, a JV between Tata enough opportunity here as the increased it to Rs 240. The NORTHLINES 11 SPORTS www.thenorthlines.com JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 Ton-up Sarfraz Ahmed steers Pakistan Bowlers shine as West Indies to World Cup quarter-finals, Ireland out beat UAE by six wickets Agencies Adelaide | Mar. | 15 Sarfraz Ahmed struck his maiden ODI hundred as Pakistan advanced to the cricket World Cup quarterfinals, knocking Ireland out with a seven-wicket triumph over the European giant-slayers in their final pool B match here on Sunday. Set a target of 238 by the Irish, Pakistan never looked in trouble and romped home with 3.5 overs to spare, putting up a rare clinical show in what has otherwise been a topsy-turvy campaign for them in the marquee event. Sarfraz became the first Pakistan batsman after Imran Nazir (2007) to notch up a World Cup hundred as he slammed 101-run knock to cement his place after being kept out in the initial matches of the tournament. Pakistan will now face Australia in the last-eight stage on March 20 here after finishing third in their group with four wins out of six matches. It was a thoroughly polished performance by a more-oftenthan-not mercurial team with Sarfraz proving his worth yet again. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman shone bright with 124-ball knock, which was studded with six fours. Opener Ahmed Shehzad was another notable contributor to the team's cause with a 71-ball 63, which included seven hits to the fence. Man-of-the-match Sarfraz and Shehzad put together 120 runs for the opening wicket, laying the solid foundation for a smooth chase. For the bitterly disappointed Irish, who impressed one and all with lion-hearted performances all through, Alex Cusack was the most successful bowler with figures of 1/43 from his 10 overs. Earlier, Irish captain William Porterfield made a composed century before Pakistan seamers staged a fightback to bowl out Ireland for 237 in the must-win game. The 30-year-old opening batsman Porterfield made 107, but the Pakistanis came back to snare five wickets conceding only 49 runs in the last 10 overs. Wahab Riaz was the most successful bowler for Pakistan, returning figures of 3/54, while there were two wickets apiece for Sohail Khan and Rahat Ali. Opting to bat after winning the toss, Porterfield led by But even as the Irish skipper prosper. example and defied the stood firm, other top batsmen Porterfield emerged as lone Pakistani bowlers with elan at such as Paul Stirling, Ed Joyce ranger with the others the Adelaide Oval. and Niall O'Brien failed to throwing away their wickets at regular intervals. That he had only two stands of 48 runs each, with Andy Balbirnie (18) and Gary Wilson (29) for the fourth and fifth wicket respectively, indicate that Porterfield badly lacked support from the other end. Having won three out of their last five matches in the ongoing tournament, Ireland came into this final game with high hopes of making a maiden quarterfinal appearance in the quadrennial extravaganza. Porterfield showed the right intent, mixing caution with aggression en route to his seventh ODI hundred, but the others left a lot to be desired. He found the fence 11 times and cleared it once during his 131-ball knock. The Irish captain, though, was lucky to have survived a scare when he was batting on 99, as Rahat Ali failed to hold onto a catch off his own bowling. Porterfield played an uppish drive but the ball burst through Rahat's hands, allowing the batsman to come back for two runs and reach the three-figure mark. For the record, there was another return catch dropped later in the innings, by Riaz when he was up against John Mooney. Sprawling Buds sponsors DG DYSS given addition climbers for Belayers Course charge of Thusu Sports & allied News Jammu | Mar. | 15 (SAN) Agencies Napier | Mar. | 15 Skipper Jason Holder led from the front with a four-wicket haul as West Indies defeated UAE by six wickets in their crucial final round-robin Pool B match to keep their hopes alive in the ICC cricket World Cup, here on Sunday. Opting to field after winning the toss, Holder (4/27) got useful support from fellow fast medium bowler Jerome Taylor, who returned figures of 3/36, to help West Indies bundle out their opponents for a paltry 175 in 47.4 overs at the McLean Park. Lower-order batsmen Nasir Aziz (60) and Amjad Javed (56) emerged as the main contributors for the side batting first after the top and middle-order failed miserably. In reply, the West Indies chased down the target in 30.3 overs. West Indies, who now have three victories and as many defeats from six games, needed to win this match to stay alive in the competition. Their prospects also hinges on the outcome of the day's another contest between Pakistan and Ireland. It is likely to boil down to net run rate to decide the third and fourth places from the group. UAE are already out of the tournament, having lost all their six matches. After being bowled out so cheaply, it was always going to be a difficult task for the UAE bowlers, even in the absence of the big-hitting opener Chris Gayle in the opposition line-up. Johnson Charles made a brisk 55 off 40 balls with the help of nine fours and two sixes, getting the chase off to a quick start. West Indies, though, lost Dwayne Smith and Marlon Samuels cheaply. After Charles' dismissal, Jonathan Carter (50 not out) guided the team home in the company of Denesh Ramdin, who contributed an unbeaten 33 off 50 balls with the help of two fours. During his 58-ball knock, Carter found the fence five times. Earlier, Holder led the way with his inspired bowling and Taylor was also impressive. UAE would have been out for much less then what they eventually managed, had it not been for the seventh-wicket century partnership between Aziz and Javed. Reeling at 26 for five, the duo got together when UAE lost their sixth wicket in the form of Swapnil Patil, making it 46 for six in the 14th over. Mixing caution with aggression, the two added 107 runs for the seventh wicket to not only steady the ship but also give their innings a semblance of respectability. For the West Indies, their bowlers needed to bowl out the opposition to as low a total as possible, and they did just that. Their dominance was evident from the fact that none of the UAE batsmen, barring Aziz and Javed, could get going after being invited to bat. Mohammad Naveed (14) was the only other player to get to double digit, as the top-order batting put up a pathetic show in the face of some disciplined bowling form the West Indies pacers. Andre Russell picked up 2/20, while there was one wicket for Marlon Sameuls, who bowled economically to concede 25 runs from his 10 overs. autonomous body. But, unfortunately, the previous government failed to Incharge Secretary State even hold the introductory Sports Council, Daleep Thusu meeting of those nominated has been shifted from the members of the Sports Council autonomous sports body with thereby allowed the outgoing orders to report in the General incharge Secretary to take major Administration Department policy decisions without (GAD) at the Civil Secretariat, consultation of the members. here. Noteworthy to state here that The State Cabinet, which met the Council was constitution in today with Chief Minister, May 2013 for a tenure of two Mufti Mohammed Sayeed in years by the Omar Abdullah led chair, ordered Thusu to remain coalition government. with the GAD till further orders "A lot of bad things have of adjustment issued to him. taken place in the Sports Subsequently, Director Council during the last two General, Department of Youth years, especially those related to Services and Sports, Navin construction work which needs Agarwal has been given the to be looked into thoroughly additional charge of the post of proved by an independent Secretary, State Sports Council, agency", one of the annoyed till further orders. members told SAN. Important to mention that Unhappy over the treatment, here the Secretary continued to another member want the new hold the post in violation of the government to correct the constitution. As per the laid things by nominating members down norms, the Secretary is of integrity and then electing a through only voting genuine and deserving NL Correspondent can maximize the safety of the competitions on our own," appointed consensus among the individual out of these members NL Correspondent role of district bodies, coaches and hard work of coaches, Jammu, Mar. 15 (SAN) climbers during sport climbing disclosed general secretary of or nominated members soon after Jammu | Mar. | 15 and players for their players and the fencing to lead the top sports body in training and competitions. It J&K Mountaineering the constitution of the contribution in making the parivaar, J&K Amateur Fencing J&K. Two state sport climbers, Anil may be mentioned here that a Association, Ram Khajuria. Today on 15th of March efforts for the success of the Association progressed speedily Kumar and Aman Arora today belayer (the person who handles Earlier, Ram Khajuria and 2015, J&K Amateur Fencing game. M.M. Sharma Treasurer with exemplary achievements at left today for Delhi to attend a the rope) is responsible for the joint secretary of the three-day National Belayers' safety of the climber during a Association, Shawetica Khajuria Misbah senses World Cup within Pakistan`s reach Association conducted Third informed about the financial national and international levels Adelaide: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq insisted Sunday General Body Meeting for position of the association and and assured that he will work Course at Indian lead or a speed climbing along with the climbers called of the executive body appreciated the J&K State hard to spread the game in the Mountaineering Foundation competition. on the Director of Sprawling there was no reason why his team could not be crowned World election of the association. The meeting Sports Council, SMVDSB, valley at priority and this year Cup champions after they saw off Ireland by seven wickets to (IMF), the apex body for "Since our state does not Buds School, Arti Sharma to surface adventure sports in the have trained Belayers, the express their gratitude for the qualify for the quarter-finals. After losing their opening games was presided over by Ex. MP Power Grid Corp. and other Federation Cup will be held. M.J. Sharma(IFS), to India and the West Indies, the Pakistanis have now won four M.L. Sharma (Patron in Chief), stake holders for providing country. Association has been inviting liberal sponsorship. assistance in Mohinder Sharma and M.M. The course is being national Belayers from Delhi The Director wished the on the trot -- including victory over highly-fancied South Africa chaired by M.J. Sharma (IFS), financial conducted by IMF from March for the conduct of all sport climbers grand success and -- and will face Australia for a semi-final place. "Of course we President of the J&K Amateur conducting the national fencing Sharma were unanimously 17 to March 19. Both the climbing competitions by assured them that the school can win the World Cup. We have the momentum. The bowling Fencing Association. MLA championship in the previous elected as President, General R.S.Pathania, Ex year. Madan Lal Sharma, Ex Secretary and Treasurer climbers have been sponsored incurring substantial was committed for the is doing really well, the batting is beginning to do its part. On Ramnagar, MLC Brij Mohan Sharma and MP and Chief Patron, respectively of the association by Sprawling Buds School, expenditure. The successful promotion of sport climbing in the day anything can happen," said Misbah. (MLA, for a period of four years "This was a pressure game -- more pressure than a quarter- DC Jammu, Ajit Kumar R.S.Pathania Chinore, Bantalab, here completion of this National the state and would sponsor Falail Singh, Ramnagar), Madan Lal Sharma henceforth. Office bearers of The aim of the course is to Belayers course by our climbers them for any further advance final," he added after his side impressed with bat and ball in Sahu(IAS), Engineer K.S. Jasrotia from (Ex MP), Brij Mohan Sharma Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Adelaide. produce trained belayers who shall enable us to conduct the course also. Kathua were the special guests (Ex MLC) and DC Jammu, Ajit Rajouri, Poonch, Udhampur, in the meeting. The observers Kumar Sahu made some Kishtwar, and Doda articipated namely S.K. Prashar from valuable suggestions and in the election process. Besides Fencing Association India, appreciated the role of the this, other members and special Abdul Qayum and Nuzrat Ara association and coaches in invitees also participated. from J&k State Sports Council propagation and prolification of Madan Lal Sharma, Ex. MP, Today's results confirmed India and Ashutosh Sharma, from the the Fencing sport from scratch Brij Mohan Sharma, Ex MLC, finishing on top of Pool B, followed by J&K Olympic Association to the greater heights. He further R.S. Pathania (MLA South Africa (second), Pakistan (third) observed the proceedings of the assured all type of cooperation Ramnagar), Falail Singh and and West Indies (fourth). In Pool A, New election. in fulfilling the noble cause as Vijay Sharma kindly consented Vijay Sharma, General he is doing it since day one. Zealand claimed top spot, followed by to be the Chief Patron and First quarter-final: South Africa vs Sri Lanka on March 18, at Sydney Australia (second), Sri Lanka (third) and Secretary welcomed the M.J. Sharma (IFS), President Patrons of the organization Cricket Ground, Sydney observers, dignitaries and of the association told this that it respectively. Bangladesh (fourth). First semi-final will be played between participants and appreciated the is due to the grace of almighty Second quarter-final: Bangladesh vs India on March 19, at Melbourne the winners of New Zealand-West Indies Cricket Ground, Melbourne and Sri Lanka-South Africa matches on March 24 at Eden Park, Auckland, while Third quarter-final: Australia vs Pakistan on March 20, at Adelaide the winners of Australia-Pakistan and Oval, Adelaide Bangladesh-India matches will play the second semi-final two days later at Fourth quarter-final: New Zealand vs West Indies on March 21, at Sydney Cricket Ground. Agencies "Obviously it will be interesting to see what Westpac Stadium, Wellington The big final will be played in Adelaide | Mar. | 15 their (the ICC`s) vision for the game is. on March 29. "We need to know that and everyone wants to Agencies and Co. exploited the perfect bowling ODI hundred and helped his side to Melbourne The tournament organisers have Ireland captain William Porterfield on Sunday know that because if their vision is to grow the New Delhi | Mar. | 15 condition to rock a relatively modest total of 237 runs. inexperienced UAE batting line-up. Windies and Pakistan, both from Pool scheduled a reserve day for each of these questioned the International Cricket Council`s game, then cutting teams in world competitions Former champions the West Indies and Batting second, the winners of 1975 and B, were on the verge of exiting the seven knock-out matches. If a quarter- vision for the sport after the non-Test nation will not be the right thing. Pakistan registered easy wins against '79 champions reached the target of 176 tournament early, but they kept their cup final or a semi-final match is tied, faced the axe from the World Cup. "I think the next World Cup is two or three or if it is a no-result, the team Ireland lost to Pakistan by seven wickets at the days longer than this World Cup, so when Associate teams from the United Arab runs with 117 balls remaining. hopes alive with today's wins. India – abandoned Emirates and Ireland respectively on the In the second match, Pakistan having won all their six matches – along that finished higher in the pool stage will Adelaide Oval in a match that lifted the winners you`ve got four fewer teams and your into the quarter-final and sent the loser home. competition drags out longer, that`s not an final day of the pool actions today walloped giant-killers Ireland by seven with pre-tournament favourites South progress. With the ICC planning to reduce the next excuse." confirmed their passages into the knock- wickets with wicket-keeper batsman African, have already qualified for the All the matches in start 9:00 AM IST, while the remaining fixtures in New World Cup in England in 2019 from 14 teams to Porterfield did not expect an immediate out stage of the ongoing cricket world Sarfraz Ahmed notching up his maiden last-eight stage. cup Down Under. ODI ton. Earlier in the Ireland innings, In Pool A, New Zealand, Australia, Sri Zealand (New Zealand vs West Indies 10, Porterfield hoped it was not the end of the response from the ICC on the matter. In the early kick-off, the Caribbeans skipper William Potterfield defied an all- Lanka and surprise package Bangladesh quarter-final and the first semi-final) start Irish dream in the sport. "I`m sure they`re hoping everything blows in 6:30 AM IST (timings subject to "I`d love to think it was not our last World over the next few weeks and they don`t hear cantered to a 6-wicket win over UAE at out Pakistan attack to post his seventh have booked their knock-out places. change). Cup game," the skipper said. McLaren Park in Napier. Jason Holder much from us," he said. JKAFA conducts meet for election Quarter-finals line-up for ICC World Cup 2015 Here are the confirmed quarter-final match-ups for the 2015 ICC World Cup: William Porterfield condemns Cricket World Cup`s blurred vision The NORTHLINES 12 www.thenorthlines.com JAMMU | MONDAY | MARCH 16 | 2015 ` Funny Photo 2.29 cr bill for flower decorations at Vigyan Bhawan Agencies New Delhi | Mar. | 15 Flower decorations at Vigyan Bhawan in the last two years cost ` 2.29 crore, with various ministries hosting functions at the government's premier convention centre footing the bill, an RTI reply has found. The convention centre is maintained by Central Public Works Department (CPWD). "The total expenditure for flower decoration/potted plants in Vigyan Bhawan for the year 2012-13 is ` 1,18,41,480 and for the year 2013-14 for ` 1,1149,550," the Convention centre office replied in a RTI. The daily average expense on flowers comes close to ` 32,440 and ` 30,540 for 2012-13 and 2013-14 respectively. In a reply to the RTI filed by a Gurgaon resident, Vigyan Bhavan office has stated that the money was spent on providing floral arrangements for official dinners, events, and bouquets for visiting dignitaries. In its reply, CPWD mentioned that m/s Neelam florist, M/s Sanjay Florist, have done the floral department work at Vigyan Bhawan. The concerned ministry and department provides expenditure sanctions and administrative approval to CPWD and concerned Asstt. Director (horticulture) and section office (horticulture) to execute the work. "Flower decoration is based on need and is done as per requirement of the client department. It is further added that policy making and framing of guidelines do not come under the preview/jurisdiction of this division. "The different ministries/departments send their requirement letter for flowers. This office sends the estimate for it. The client department deposits the cheque as per the estimates," according to the RTI reply. "Vigyan Bhawan is used by various government ministries and department. As per their demands, we make arrangements of flowers. The money is paid to us by the department which has booked the venue and we further pay to the contractor," a senior CPWD official said. Built in 1956, Vigyan Bhawan only holds nationallevel functions and conferences, and functions where the President, Vice President or the Prime Minister of India are present. It has been the venue of conferences of national and international stature including various award ceremonies, including the annual National Film Awards. Saturn moon may have deepocean vents that harbour life 'Missing' since 10 days, Vladimir Putin overthrown in coup? Agencies Moscow | Mar. | 15 Where is Vladimir Putin? This is the question that has stirred a hornet's nest in Russia and sparked a flurry of speculations on social media with rumours ranging from him being unwell, ousted in a coup or having travelled to Switzerland to him being dead. Russian President Vladimir Putin has not been seen in public since March 5 and Moscow is abuzz with rumours galore with some even saying that Putin is dead as tweets with hashtag (translates to #putindied) were doing the rounds on Twitter. Netizens were at their creative best while tweeting rumours about Putin's whereabouts with some speculating he might have gone to fight the ISIS. Here are some of them: One of the speculations suggests that the Russian leader may have been overthrown in a coup staged by shoddy security service agents, the Daily Mail 'Haider' to screen at London Asian Film Festival Agencies London | Mar. | 15 Bollywood director Vishal Bhardwaj's "Haider", an adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Hamlet", will have its screening at the 17th London Asian Film Festival (LAFF). The film, which is set in the backdrop of insurgencyhit Kashmir conflicts of 1995 and civilian disappearances, was previously screened at the 19th Busan International Film Festival. The Shahid Kapoor-Tabu starrer movie will be screened in the festival, starting from March 19, alongside Ketan Mehta's "Rang Rasiya", disability drama "Margarita With A Straw", Pakistani film "Zinda Bhaag" and Nisha Pahuja's "The World Before Her" among others. The 10-day festival will pay tribute to Rajesh Khanna and conduct a choreography master class from Farah Khan. LAFF will come to an end with "Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain", a historical-drama film set amidst the 1984 Bhopal gas tagedy. The presidential website also showed a picture of Putin meeting with President of the Supreme Court Vyacheslav Lebede on 13th March. The President's Twitter handle also tried to portray business as usual mentioning Putin's scheduled meetings with Leonid Tibilov of South Ossetia on March 18. The rumours about 62-yearold Putin gone missing comes at a time when Moscow is shocked by murder of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, with many reported citing the remarks of Geydar Dzhemal, claimed chairman of the pro-Kremlin national Islamic Committee. Accusing former Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Nikolai Patrushev of being the mastermind of the plot, Dzhemal said that Putin has been “neutralised” but is still alive. 'I think that Putin is neutralised at the moment, but of course, he is alive,' said Dzhemal according to the Daily Mail. 'He is under the control of the power-wielding agencies, who have, in my opinion, organised a coup d'etat, “he added. Putin's security chief Mr Zolotov too is missing and there were reports that he may have been killed. Also, a former adviser to Putin has suggested the same in his blog. Andrei Illarionov, Putin's former advisor wrote in his blog post that Putin had fled the country after being overthrown in a coup. However, according to another theory, Putin might have taken leave to go to Switzerland to see his girlfriend give birth to his child. Putin's alleged girlfriend Olympic gymnast Alina Kabayeva - had reportedly given birth to a baby girl in Switzerland, however, the Kremlin denied the reports. Meanwhile, the Kremlin is trying its best to quench the rumours, and it also released a video of Putin at work, however it is thought to have been pulled from archives the Kremlin The website of Russian President meanwhile, continued posting news about Putin going about his normal business. suspecting Kremlin's role in his murder. Also, Putin's absence comes at a time when Russian economy is plummeting under the burden of sanctions from the US and the European Union after Moscow's alleged role in eastern Ukraine crisis. Ukraine says that Russia has been sending troops and weapons to support pro-Russian separatists in their fight against Kiev. The crisis was sparked last year when Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine. Agencies Washington | Mar. | 15 Saturn's icy moon Enceladus exhibits signs of life-supporting hydrothermal activity which may resemble that seen in the deep oceans on Earth, scientists say. Hydrothermal activity occurs when seawater infiltrates and reacts with a rocky crust and emerges as a heated, mineral-laden solution, a natural occurrence in Earth's oceans. "These findings add to the possibility that Enceladus, which contains a subsurface ocean and displays remarkable geologic activity, could contain environments suitable for living organisms," said John Grunsfeld, astronaut and associate administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington. A research paper, published in the journal Nature, describes microscopic grains of rock detected by NASA's Cassini spacecraft in the Saturn system. An extensive, four-year analysis of data from the spacecraft, computer simulations and laboratory experiments led researchers to the conclusion the tiny grains most likely form when hot water containing dissolved minerals from the moon's rocky interior travels upward, coming into contact with cooler water. "It's very exciting that we can use these tiny grains of rock, spewed into space by geysers, to tell us about conditions on - and beneath - the ocean floor of an icy moon," said the paper's lead author Sean Hsu, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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