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  • J&K Bank bids adieu to Executive President (HR) A R Sheigan on superannuation

    Bank in safe zone as worst now behind us, Bank poised for strong profitability: Chairman to Staff

    “We are an 80 years old agile bank with a young & vibrant human capital which has under the mentorship of the seniors toiled relentlessly to navigate the bank in turbulent times in the banking industry which precipitated into a loss of Rs 1632 Cr in FY 2016-17 & was one of the worst times in the history of the Bank. I can now conclusively say that the Bank is in safe zone with worst now behind us and poised for a strong profitability on a sustained basis going forward. We have a big responsibility being the bank of maximum outreach with systemic importance for the economy of the state and I am glad that team JK Bank has demonstrated an exceptional character by making the fastest turnaround with seven consecutive quarters of profitability up to Dec 2018. ”
    This was stated by the Chairman & CEO JK Bank Parvez Ahmed while addressing the staff of the Bank in the farewell function organized by the officers of the Bank to bid adieu to Executive President (HR) Abdul Rashid Sheigan on attaining the age of superannuation. The function, which was also attended by the bank’s Executive Presidents R K Chhibber, P K Tickoo; Presidents, Vice Presidents, Zonal Heads and other senior officers of the bank, was presided over by Parvez Ahmed.
    ” Though there was a lot of pessimism when we plunged into the loss in 2017 due to burgeoning NPAs catalyzed by overall degradation of banking environment coupled with legacy of NPAs in our balance sheet, J&K Bank arose like a Phoenix due to the indomitable spirit of the human resources of the Bank. We reoriented our strategy and prepared a Board approved medium term business plan which is being executed and the results over the last few quarters are as per the projected trajectory in the business plan. I can assure that we are well on course to achieve our targeted profit of Rs 2000 Cr in FY 2022” asserted Parvez Ahmed with his characteristic ebullience and optimism amidst thumping applause from the staff & management of the Bank.
    “We were provided generous guidance, mentorship and handholding by all the stakeholders including our promoters the government of J&K but the sheet anchor of the implementation of our strategy has been the Bank’s human resources which I have time and again affirmed as the real strength of this organization. It is this human resource that takes the organizations to great heights, both internally and externally, in fact everywhere,” said the Chairman J&K Bank.
    Eulogizing the services of the superannuating Executive President Parvez Ahmed added, “Sheigan Sahib who has been a very important member of my team is attaining the age of superannuation and bidding farewell to all of us. I have found him as an outstanding professional and his personal qualities; his pious, religious nature and his sense of belonging to the institution have particularly inspired me. His illustrious career span and remarkable journey in this organization at all the levels and almost whole of the geographical foot print of the bank in a quiet manner is an inspiration for all. He has always taken any task offered to him hands-on and his solutions-oriented approach is unparallel. He has spear headed numerous profiles in his 37 year long service with simplicity, humility, integrity and dedication. In his latest stint at Corporate Headquarters he has deeply impressed all and one with his indefatigable capacity to deliver in his diverse roles of first in Credit department and subsequently in HRD, Corporate Communication, CSR, Brand Strategy and Disciplinary. Till today he has been spearheading the banks recruitment drive which is currently underway.”
    Executive President P K Tickoo who also spoke on the occasion said, “The very conduct of A R Sheigan Sahib has been humility personified. I have learned a lot during my association with him in different capacities as a friend and a loving colleague.”
    “Sheigan Sahib has set very high standards of commitment and efficiency for the staff in general and his senior colleagues in particular. I wish him and his family well and hope that he continues to guide us in informal ways post-retirement”, said the Executive President R K Chhibber.
    Earlier, Executive President A R Sheigan got emotional expressing his gratitude towards what he called the ‘great modern institution from J&K’.
    Evoking warmth and admiration simultaneously from the audience on the occasion, he asserted, “People do work for companies and earn their livelihood to take care of their families and friends. But what we have been doing here at J&K Bank is to either help almost every second person of the state to earn a dignified livelihood or manage and increase his wealth. We move beyond it also when we help those living on the margins of our state economy and try to bring them into the social mainstream.”
    “It is in this context, I feel an immense sense of gratitude and belonging towards this great institution, its leadership especially Chairman Parvez Ahmed and my associates in the management band. Also, I would like to thank all of my colleagues in the bank for their love and support; I will cherish all the earnings and learnings that this beloved bank afforded me since I joined it more than three decades ago”, said Sheigan in his concluding remarks.
    The audience gave an emotional adieu to A R Sheigan and wished him well for a healthy post-retirement life.J&K Bank bids adieu to Executive President (HR) A R Sheigan on superannuation

    Bank in safe zone as worst now behind us, Bank poised for strong profitability: Chairman to Staff

    “We are an 80 years old agile bank with a young & vibrant human capital which has under the mentorship of the seniors toiled relentlessly to navigate the bank in turbulent times in the banking industry which precipitated into a loss of Rs 1632 Cr in FY 2016-17 & was one of the worst times in the history of the Bank. I can now conclusively say that the Bank is in safe zone with worst now behind us and poised for a strong profitability on a sustained basis going forward. We have a big responsibility being the bank of maximum outreach with systemic importance for the economy of the state and I am glad that team JK Bank has demonstrated an exceptional character by making the fastest turnaround with seven consecutive quarters of profitability up to Dec 2018. ”
    This was stated by the Chairman & CEO JK Bank Parvez Ahmed while addressing the staff of the Bank in the farewell function organized by the officers of the Bank to bid adieu to Executive President (HR) Abdul Rashid Sheigan on attaining the age of superannuation. The function, which was also attended by the bank’s Executive Presidents R K Chhibber, P K Tickoo; Presidents, Vice Presidents, Zonal Heads and other senior officers of the bank, was presided over by Parvez Ahmed.
    ” Though there was a lot of pessimism when we plunged into the loss in 2017 due to burgeoning NPAs catalyzed by overall degradation of banking environment coupled with legacy of NPAs in our balance sheet, J&K Bank arose like a Phoenix due to the indomitable spirit of the human resources of the Bank. We reoriented our strategy and prepared a Board approved medium term business plan which is being executed and the results over the last few quarters are as per the projected trajectory in the business plan. I can assure that we are well on course to achieve our targeted profit of Rs 2000 Cr in FY 2022” asserted Parvez Ahmed with his characteristic ebullience and optimism amidst thumping applause from the staff & management of the Bank.
    “We were provided generous guidance, mentorship and handholding by all the stakeholders including our promoters the government of J&K but the sheet anchor of the implementation of our strategy has been the Bank’s human resources which I have time and again affirmed as the real strength of this organization. It is this human resource that takes the organizations to great heights, both internally and externally, in fact everywhere,” said the Chairman J&K Bank.
    Eulogizing the services of the superannuating Executive President Parvez Ahmed added, “Sheigan Sahib who has been a very important member of my team is attaining the age of superannuation and bidding farewell to all of us. I have found him as an outstanding professional and his personal qualities; his pious, religious nature and his sense of belonging to the institution have particularly inspired me. His illustrious career span and remarkable journey in this organization at all the levels and almost whole of the geographical foot print of the bank in a quiet manner is an inspiration for all. He has always taken any task offered to him hands-on and his solutions-oriented approach is unparallel. He has spear headed numerous profiles in his 37 year long service with simplicity, humility, integrity and dedication. In his latest stint at Corporate Headquarters he has deeply impressed all and one with his indefatigable capacity to deliver in his diverse roles of first in Credit department and subsequently in HRD, Corporate Communication, CSR, Brand Strategy and Disciplinary. Till today he has been spearheading the banks recruitment drive which is currently underway.”
    Executive President P K Tickoo who also spoke on the occasion said, “The very conduct of A R Sheigan Sahib has been humility personified. I have learned a lot during my association with him in different capacities as a friend and a loving colleague.”
    “Sheigan Sahib has set very high standards of commitment and efficiency for the staff in general and his senior colleagues in particular. I wish him and his family well and hope that he continues to guide us in informal ways post-retirement”, said the Executive President R K Chhibber.
    Earlier, Executive President A R Sheigan got emotional expressing his gratitude towards what he called the ‘great modern institution from J&K’.
    Evoking warmth and admiration simultaneously from the audience on the occasion, he asserted, “People do work for companies and earn their livelihood to take care of their families and friends. But what we have been doing here at J&K Bank is to either help almost every second person of the state to earn a dignified livelihood or manage and increase his wealth. We move beyond it also when we help those living on the margins of our state economy and try to bring them into the social mainstream.”
    “It is in this context, I feel an immense sense of gratitude and belonging towards this great institution, its leadership especially Chairman Parvez Ahmed and my associates in the management band. Also, I would like to thank all of my colleagues in the bank for their love and support; I will cherish all the earnings and learnings that this beloved bank afforded me since I joined it more than three decades ago”, said Sheigan in his concluding remarks.
    The audience gave an emotional adieu to A R Sheigan and wished him well for a healthy post-retirement life.

  • Will get bans on JeI, JKLF revoked, if PDP gets power: Mehbooba

    Srinagar, Apr 02 : Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti today said that the crackdown and NIA raids on Hurriyat leadership will not yield any results. She said such actions are being taken by the BJP in view of the parliament polls to create an impression across the country that the BJP led government has a harsh stand on Kashmir and the separatists.

    “Seizing property of Geenali Sb, raids on Mirwaiz Umar Farooq are all a part of this poll game,” Mehbooba said.

    As per Kashmir News Service (KNS) correspondent, talking to reporters at Handwara, Mehbooba said that PDP’s efforts will be to revoke all these kinds of bans and harassment. She said democracy is a battle of ideas and one cannot prison or raid the ideas.

    “We feel that this kind of policy will not work and such bans won’t bring anything,” she said.

    Mehbooba said when PDP again attains power they will get all these kinds of actions and bans revoked. (KNS)

  • I have never seen an actor like Modi: Farooq Abdullah

    Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an actor and “I have never seen an actor like Modi”, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said on Tuesday.

    Addressing a gathering of National Conference supporters in Ganderbal town, Abdullah launched a stinging attack on Modi.

    The former Chief Minister said: “Modi is not the only person capable of running the country. He is an actor. I have never seen an actor like him till now.”

    Abdullah is seeking re-election to the Lok Sabha from Srinagar.

  • Computer Science Grad Joins Hizbul in South Kashmir, Posts Picture Online

    Srinagar: Another youth from south Kashmir has joined militancy after he was reported to have gone missing a few days back.

    Shakir Ahmed Paul alias Owais, a resident of Moolu in Nagbal area in Shopian has joined militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, reports of which were confirmed after his pictures with rifles and a stamp of the group on it emerged.

    Son of one Abdul Gani Paul, Shakir holds a BA degree and a post graduate diploma in computer sciences.

    According to his family, he left home a few days ago and never returned. The family says they have been looking for him since. (PTK)

  • Will remove Article 35A by 2020: Amit Shah

    SRINAGAR: BJP President Amit Shah said that removing Article 35-A has been in the BJP manifesto since 1950 and it will happen by 2020.

    According to a report, Shah made the comments during the News18 Agenda India Summit.

    “It has not happened till now as we do not have a majority in Rajya Sabha, but I believe it will happen by 2020. Removing Article 35A has been in our manifesto since 1950, it is our commitment to the people of the country,” Shah said.

  • Farooq Abdullah question death of CRPF men in Pulwama attack

    SRINAGAR, MAR 30 (PTK): National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Saturday question the death of Pulwama CRPF men.

    While addressing his party workers, the NC chief said he ‘doubt that 40 CRPF jawans were killed in Pulwama.

    “Were Indian soldiers not Martyred in Chhattisgarh? Did Modi Ji go there to give them blood? Did he sympathise with their families? Did he say something about soldiers who were martyred here? But those 40 CRPF people who were martyred, which I doubt. And I am telling you the truth”.

    Furthermore, Farooq Abdullah launched an attack on the BJP-led Central government over its claims on the IAF strike in Pakistan’s Balakot. He said that Pakistan’s F-16 was shot down because PM Modi wanted to ‘show how brave he is’.

    “And he made an issue out of it and what did he do? Tried to attack Pakistan. Said we have attacked and killed 300 people there. Some said 500 people, some said 1000. He said that we have also shot down their plane. Only to show how brave he is”.

    On February 14, a blast occurred as a vehicle laden with explosives rammed into the CRPF convoy. Soon after the blast, shots were fired at the CRPF men. (PTK)

  • Now, NC leader Sagar calls party workers ‘real Mujahideen’

    Baramulla, March 26: After People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti, National Conference senior leader Ali Mohammad Sagar on Tuesday said that his party was the original “Mujahideen party” of Kashmir.

    He was addressing a public gathering in Baramulla. Sagar said that party contribution towards Kashmir Valley was known to all and “our candidates will lead on every seat in upcoming Lok Sabha elections.”

    “NC leaders and workers are working hard for the return of peace to Kashmir. Our workers are real mujahideen”, Sagar said.

    NC founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah gave his life for the common people of Kashmir, Sagar said.

    “He gave land and education to the people and even was jailed for the people. Today, those who are pointing fingers at us should first look at themselves. Our party has always strived for the poor,” said Sagar.

    Party President Omar Abdullah, Besides senior leaders of National Conference, were present on the occasion.

    Pertinently last week People’s Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti while addressing a public gathering had termed PDP workers as “real Mujahideen.” (GNS)

  • They could have killed me, says Kashmiri student

    SRINAGAR: A 24-year-old Kashmiri student was assaulted by a group of four youths in AECS Layout near HAL in southeast Bengaluru on March 20 deccanherald reported.
    Absar Zahoor Dhar, from Srinagar in Kashmir, suffered grievous injuries to his hand, head and face.
    According to the report of Deccan Herald he was having coffee at Madouk Cafe, a group of four to five people, one of whom identified himself as Nithin, approached Dhar and accused him of eve-teasing. Dhar politely refuted the allegation, following which Nithin and his associates warned him and left the cafe.
    The next day, when Dhar was at an ice-cream parlour in AECS Layout, the accused, armed ith iron rods, dragged him out of the shop and began assaulting him without any provocation.
    “I am living in fear and not attending college as the assailants roam free in front of my house as if nothing has happened,” said Dhar. (PTK)

  • ED imposes a penalty of Rs 14.40 lakh on Hurriyat leader Geelani under the Foreign Exchange Management Act

    The Enforcement Directorate (ED) imposed a penalty of Rs 14.40 lakh on Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani under the Foreign Exchange Management Act. They also confiscated around Rs 7 lakh ($10,000) that were seized from his premises during an Income Tax raid at his residence in Srinagar’s Hyderpora area in 2002.

    The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday imposed a penalty of Rs 14.40 lakh on Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani under the Foreign Exchange Management Act.

    They also confiscated $10,000 (around Rs 7 lakh based on current exchange rates) that were seized from his premises during an Income Tax raid at his residence in Srinagar’s Hyderpora area in 2002.

    Last year, the ED summoned Syed Ali Shah Geelani for adjudication proceedings related to the foreign exchange violation case.

    The central probe agency had also issued a notice under various sections of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to the 87-year-old separatist leader based in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.

    Enforcement Directorate will also impose a penalty and confiscate the illegal acquisition of foreign exchange recovered from Yasin Malik who is the former Chairman of JKLF.

    The adjudication proceedings against Yasin Malik are in progress. (India Today)

  • Islamic University Awantipora postpones exams scheduled on tomorrow

    Srinagar: Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has postponed all the examinations scheduled tomorrow.

    An IUST official said that the authorities have decided to suspend all the examination on 22/04/2019 (Friday). He said fresh dates will be notified separately.