Category: Union Territory

Dr. Farooq, Omar address party meeting

Will personally go to every Block:  Omar

Srinagar: National Conference Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah has appointed Senior NC leader and Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar as the new General Secretary of the party.

According to a statement issued to KNS, at a meeting of NC office-bearers and functionaries convened at NC Headquarters at Nawa-e-Subah Complex in Srinagar, Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Working President and J&K CM Omar said the contributions of Sheikh Nazir Ahmed in building National Conference and nurturing it through some of the harshest times will be written in golden letters in the history of this nation.

Dr. Farooq said that unfortunately Sheikh Nazir Ahmed’s health had deteriorated over the years after decades of selfless service to the institution and roots of National Conference. “Sheikh Nazir Sahab’s health does not allow him to move out and despite that he has continued to serve this party with sweat and blood. However, the need of the hour is to reach out to the workers and the public in every nook and cranny of this State and the party has decided to appoint Ali Mohammad Sagar as the new General Secretary of the party to reach out to the grassroots and leave no stone unturned to consolidate and augment the enviable organizational strength of the party,” Dr. Farooq said, according to a statement issued to KNS.

NC Working President and J&K CM Omar Abdullah while lauding Sheikh Nazir Ahmed’s contributions to National Conference said the service rendered by Sheikh Nazir for National Conference over decades was both extraordinary and exemplary. Omar said that the party has decided to appoint Sagar as the General Secretary of the party to strengthen the hands of the workers and the cadre. “Sagar Sahab will receive total and complete cooperation from us in his endeavors to strengthen the party and ensure that the workers are heard, respected for their views and acknowledged in their service,” Omar said.

Omar said that it was easy to take over a position of responsibility in easier, smoother times but it was the test of leadership and caliber to take over such a responsibility at a time that demands enormous hard work and dedication. Omar said that Sagar’s efforts would be complimented with active cooperation and engagement at every step.

Thanking NC Party President Dr. Farooq, Working President Omar and Sheikh Nazir for reposing faith in him, NC General Secretary Sagar said that he would leave no stone unturned to consolidate the rank and file of the party and reach out to the grassroots level workers to alleviate both their grievances and those of the public. Senior NC Leaders, Ministers, MLAs, MLCs, scores of party delegates and workers congratulated Sagar on this occasion and expressed their complete and total support to his future endeavors for the party. 

Srinagar: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) had made special arrangement on the occasion of mela Khir Bhawani in Ganderbal’s Tulmula area to ensure visiting devotees face no hassle.

According to a statement issued to KNS, secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Mr. Satish Nehru, on Friday was accompanied by SMC commissioner Dr G N Qasba to pay a visit to the Khir Bhawani temple.

On the directions of the SMC commissioner, special measures were undertaken to maintain cleanliness of the temple premises and its surroundings.

Thirty sanitary supervisors were assigned to oversee the cleanliness drive and lifting of garbage. The SMC had put into service two hoppers, two compactors and a mobile composite van to dispose of the garbage swiftly. The SMC workers were quick to pick up littered things.

The swift service was meant to ensure that visiting devotees do not face any unhygienic conditions or any hassle in terms of cleanliness. SMC’s chief sanitary officer Manzoor Ahmad Turray supervised the SMC’s special drive and carried out necessary orders on the ground to keep the place clean.

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Sh. A.G Mir today inaugurated a blood donation camp at District Police Lines, Srinagar. IGP Kashmir Sh. A G Mir and his spouse Dr. Shabnam Ara were the first to donate blood, followed by SSP Srinagar Sh. Amit Kumar and all city SPs, besides a number of police jawans also donated blood at the camp.

According to a statement issued to KNS, the  voluntary blood donation camp was organized by Blood Bank of Bone and Joint hospital, Srinagar in collaboration J&K police. During the camp besides, Inspector General of Police Sh. A.G Mir and his better half, SSP Srinagar Sh. Amit Kumar, SP South Sh. Imtiaz Ismail, SP West Shalinder Kumar, SP Hazratbal Sh. Rayees Ahmad, SP North Sh. Tahir Salim, SDPO M. R Gunj Mir Ejaz and a number of police Jawans donated their blood. The blood donated at the camp will be provided to the needy trauma patients at the Bone & Joints Hospital.

Shah addresses members, urges them to speed up activities

Srinagar: A high level meeting of Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party was held at its Sanat Nagar headquarters in which Hurriyat Conference Jammu Kashmir leader Shabir Ahmad Shah presided over. The meeting was attended by all members and decision making committee of Freedom Party.

According to a statement issued to KNS, in the meeting, the members deliberated on the political situation of Jammu and Kashmir in the backdrop of changing political scenario of the subcontinent and also paid rich tributes to the martyrs of Kashmir. The members also pledged to continue the political struggle until the Kashmir dispute is resolved as per the wishes and aspirations of the people of Kashmir.

Addressing the members, Shabir Ahmad Shah reiterated that Kashmir is a political issuewhich needs to be resolved as per its political and historical background. He said Kashmir is an issue of the right of self-determination of about 1.5 crore populace for which our more than 5 lac people have laid down their lives and in this connection more than 600 graveyards have come to fore. “The Kashmir issue should neither be viewed as a border dispute between India and Pakistan nor any law and order problem under Indian rule. But the reality is that there is a forcible and undemocratic occupation of India over Kashmir against which the people of Kashmir are struggling. The issue should be resolved either though the implementation of UN resolutions or through dialogue between India, Pakistan and Kashmiri pro-freedom leadership,” Shah said.

Terming the boycotting of elections by people during recently concluded parliamentary elections as “political maturity” and said the boycott in parliamentary polls was a rehearsal for assembly polls. He said we are proud that Kashmiris did not vote for those who killed their children, razed their houses and molested their daughters. “These local collaborators of India like National Conference, Congress ,PDP and others  will once again try to hoodwink you for votes during assembly polls in order to safeguard their chairs but I hope that nation will give them same befitting reply as they did in parliamentary polls.”

Shah urged all Freedom Party members and decision makers to speed up the activities of spreading the programs of party across the people and endeavor in taking the mission of freedom to its logical end. “We have to analyze the policy of these pro-India parties with regards to upcoming assembly elections and devise proper strategies accordingly.”

Commenting on the formation of Modi led government in India and political uncertainty in Pakistan, Shah said the Kashmir is the basis of conflict between both the neighboring nations. He said India should initiate steps towards resolving Kashmir issue as Pakistan, in order to create friendly mutual relations.“The peaceful solution of Kashmir is vital for the peace and prosperity of both the nations. We wish better relations between both. Our fight is not against the people of India but against the rulers who have usurped our right of self-determination.”

Shabir Ahmad Shah said there is dire need for the solution of this long pending dispute of Kashmir which should be according to the wishes and aspirations of its people. He said that India by suppressing the people by the might of force is inviting militancy. “We hope that India will realize the changing world scenario and the aftermath effects of American policies in Afghanistan over the subcontinent,” Shah added.

Jammu: Underlining commitment of the government  for socio-economic development of rural pockets, Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand on Saturday said remote and border belts are getting focused attention and work on the roadmap to upgrade infrastructure in these belts is going on at fast pace.

According to a statement issued to KNS, the Deputy Chief Minister said this while addressing the largely attended monthly public meeting at Khour. The meeting was attended by a large number of people and panchayati raj functionaries besides senior officers of various concerned departments.

Giving detail of various projects launched for development of the area on modern lines, Tara Chand said that three mega rural developmental projects have already been started in the area besides special cluster model village projects at Pargwal, Pallanwala and Sainth have been undertaken for over all development of the villages falling under them, he added.

He congratulated the people especially government employees for recent cabinet decision to enhance the age of retirement from 58 to 60.

He said that due consideration is being given to open new schools in Khour block so that every child gets an opportunity to study near his home.  He said projects for up gradation of power infrastructure by way of new transformers, poles, cable is already underway.

Stressing on availing benefits through schemes like SKEWPY, the Deputy Chief Minister said that need of the hour is to look beyond government sector for employment and develop those skills which have good market potential, adding that an entrepreneur not only becomes a role model for the society but also contributes in strengthening economy of the state besides providing employment opportunities to many others.

He called upon Panchayati Raj functionaries to ensure maximum participation in the series of registration cum awareness camps organised , adding that aim of such camps is to make people aware of different initiatives of the government so that benefit reaches to all.

Underscoring on the need to develop Khour town at par with other major towns, Tara Chand said that under urban development sector drainage system, street lights, house to homeless and other projects have been undertaken in the town.

He said under IAY scheme houses to homeless of the area have been sanctioned and instructions have also been issued to the authorities to work out details of left over cases for consideration on priority basis.

Srinagar: The Vigilance Organization Kashmir, Srinagar  has lodged an FIR bearing No. 22/2014 under section 5(1) d, r/w 5(2) P. C. Act. Svt 2006 and section 120-B RPC into the illegal appointments made by then Custodian  Evacuee Property namely Abdul Majid Wani in connivance with Custodian General, Evacuee Property, J&K.

According to a statement issued to KNS, it was alleged that the duo had appointed two relatives   of then Custodian namely (1) Khurshid Ahmad Khanday R/o Pushwan  Tral (Brother in law of Custodian) and (2) Javid Ahmad Bhat R/o Hariparigam Tehsil Awantipora ( Cousin of the then Custodian) in the department initially on Consolidated basis on 12-11-2003 and 15-07-2005 on monthly wages and thereafter with in a short span  of time regularized these relative beneficiaries as Orderlies in a graded pay scale on 16-08-2004 and 26-10-2005 respectively. These beneficiaries were later promoted in violation of all codal formalities as Junior Assistants during the year 2004-05 on pick and choose basis. It is further alleged that these engagements  and their subsequent regularization and promotions were thus based on back door entry, nepotism and favouritism whereas  the genuine and deserving candidates were not given the chance to compete in the process of engagement or proper recruitment in utter violation of rules and regulations. The investigation has been taken up.

Srinagar: In an attempt to end her life, a 22 year old girl (name with held) and resident of Abiguzar, Srinagar allegedly set herself ablaze at her home. She was shifted to SMHS hospital Srinagar where she succumbed to her burn injuries.

According to a statement issued to KNS,  Srinagar Police has registered a case FIR number 42/2014 under section 309 RPC and investigation is on. The body of deceased girl was hand over to her relatives for last rites.

“PL will not participate in elections even after freedom”

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) leader and the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL), Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, while appealing the United Nations to implement its resolutions on Kashmir, said that India-Pakistan involved in the conflict have no option left other than resolving the dispute through UN resolutions and according to aspirations and wishes of Kashmiri people.

According to a statement issued to KNS, on the occasion he announced that People’s League will not participate in elections even not after the nation will get freedom from Indian bondage but will work for the betterment of the society.

Accompanied by Party senior leaders including, Ghulam Qadir Rah, Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Jaffer Kashmiri and Fayaz Ahmad, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza addressing a public gathering after Fridayprayers in Yaripora Kulgam said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir had great expectations from the UN and the international community but unfortunately they disappointed them.

Waza said that Pakistan and India were signatories to the January 5, 1949, resolution introduced by the United Nations that acknowledged the right to self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.He said that this resolution formed legal bedrock for the Kashmir conflict. He reaffirmed that the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who had rendered uncounted sacrifices for the resolution of Kashmir dispute, would continue their liberation struggle till complete success. Appealing South Asian countries  and world community to pressurize India and Pakistan for resolving the Kashmir conflict, Waza said that peaceful resolution of the dispute will guarantee peace and stability in whole south Asian region.

Waza condemned the oppression of Indian armed forces and said that policy and oppression and suppression can’t deter the Kashmiri nation in securing their birth right ‘right to self determination’.

He also expressed solidarity with the Baramullah Youth namely Mohmmad Afsar Khan who was tortured by Indian armed forces. He appealed international human rights organizations take a strong note of the incident and report of state human rights defender group   according which 471 torture centers were still functioning in the state. Waza appealed people to show steadfastness towards the movement and maintain distance form anti-movement polices and elements.on this occasion besides waza imtiyaz reshi also speaks

Srinagar: Prof. Saifuddin Soz President Pradesh Congress Committee addressed a day  long, very largely attended, youth convention of Baramulla today. Salman Anees Soz, Spokes Person All India Congress Committee  also addressed the convention. Prof. Soz was accompanied by Shoiab Nabi Lone Ex. MLA, General Secretary,  Senior Youth Leaders Sheikh Amir, Mohammad Iqbal Mir, Junaid Ahmad and others.

Prof. Soz responded positively  to the urgent demands highlighted in youth Convention which including the following. JK PCC Should take notice of the fact that  the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes including NAREGA, UMEED, UDAAN etc in the J&K State  was faulty and  the benefits did not reach the common man.

JK PCC should also take notice of the fact that  corruption had become  a practice in  all public institutions which had caused great frustration in the minds of the youth. That it was urgently needed that the J&K Government should offer an employment Package to solve the growing problem  of unemployment  to educated youth.

The J&K Govt should approach the Central government  for proper implementation  of the Prime Minister’s Special Scholar Scheme for J&K state. it should also  be noted that in the absence of the  Scholarship many students were returning  home with frustration.

It was also urgently required that there should be effective liaison  with the youth so that Congress can serve the  interests of the people better.

Prof. Soz was lustily cheered by the largely attended Youth Convention on his positive response  to the demands of the youth that JK PCC would take serious notice  to the  demands of the Youth Convention. Prof. Soz also announced that two control rooms would be set up both at Srinagar and Jammu, by June 15th and effective  contact would be established  with the youth. The telephone Numbers of the Control Rooms would be conveyed  and these Control Rooms would remain  open from 9 to AM to  8 PM.

Later  Prof. Soz  met senior  leaders of the Baramulla Constituency and heard Party Functionaries. There,   he was accompanied by Gulam Nabi Monga MLC, Vice President JK PCC, Mir Mushtaq Nowsherry District President Baramulla, Shri G. M. Sherwani  District General Secretary, Bashir Ahmad Shah Org. Secretary JKPCC, Gulam Hassan Rather Secretary JKPCC and Block Presidents Abdul Hamid Dar, Mohd Sultan Wani,  Bashir A. Shiekh and others.

‘Social reform campaign has become more challenging’

Srinagar: Expressing concern over the rapidly degrading moral values in the society, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman and Ameer of Mutehda-Majlis-e-Ulema, Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq Saturday said that when the people placed at responsible positions in the government system and social order indulge in acts of moral turpitude it becomes all the more difficult for a campaign of social reform to bear fruit.

Terming the recent newspaper reports regarding the molestation of a nurse by the head of Health department and other officers as an extreme case of moral bankruptcy and a cause of serious concern, Mirwaiz stated that it was unfortunate and disturbing that officials of government departments were found indulging in acts of immoral behavior with their female sub-ordinates. He stated that people feel extremely disgusted after learning about this incident, in which all moral and human values were transgressed. He said earlier a Cabinet Minister was found involved in assaulting the chastity of a woman doctor of Health Department and now the Director of the Department is alleged to have molested a nurse of the department.

Mirwaiz stated that it was unfortunate that the police and administration instead of arresting and punishing the guilty involved in such acts were actually protecting them and providing them security. Mirwaiz stated that thousands of Kashmiri women were working in government departments and such incidents have rendered them vulnerable regarding the safety and security of their dignity, and honor.

Demanding a transparent inquiry into the incident, Mirwaiz stated that the social reform campaign has become more challenging because the government missionary which is supposed to protect the society from criminal and inhuman activities was itself indulging in violence and immoral acts against the people epically the weaker and vulnerable sections like women. Earlier, while laying the foundation stone of a Masjid at Mashali Mohalla Hawal, Mirwaiz called for a vigorous social campaign to get rid of the social evils plaguing the society at large.  He stated that immorality, drug addiction, anti-social activities were being promoted in the society by some vested interest elements adding, it was important that people from all walks of life join hands to get the society rid of these evils.