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Srinagar: Adbee Markaz Kamraz (AMK) has expressed serious concern over the reported lobbying by a section of Kashmiri speaking population urging Government of India (GOI) to introduce Devnagri as an alternative script.

In a statement issued to KNS, the AMK spokesman said that move was only aimed to undermine the importance of the language spoken by the majority of population in Jammu and Kashmir. The current Persio-Arabic script is approved one by both GOI and Government of Jammu and Kashmir and to seek Devnagri’s inclusion as alternative  was not based on sincerity but to divide the language on communal basis. It is worth mentioning here that for many centuries all the Kashmiri writers have been writing in the same script.

The spokesman recalled that a similar move was made during UPA-I government but it was resented by the people in general and political as well as cultural organizations in particular, following which the then HRD Minister Arjun Singh made an announcement on the floor of the parliament that such a proposal cannot be accepted.

AMK strongly believes that the language is a binding force between communities and any effort to divide it on the basis of a script can only lead to furthering the distances. Kashmiri language, the spokesman said that has been the biggest link between various Kashmiri speaking communities despite the turbulent times the Valley has seen in 25 years.

He reiterated that any such move will be fought tooth and nail and cautioned the GOI against entertaining any such move. AMK, he said advises the elements behind this move to participate in the larger goal of togetherness and make language as a strong bond. A minuscule minority, the spokesman said should not be allowed to hoodwink the opinion.

The spokesman said that AMK would soon write to HRD Minister, Governor and Chief Minister putting forth its viewpoint and apprise them about the consequences in case such a move was accepted.

Srinagar: Police has arrested three persons who had allegedly misbehaved with some girl students of Higher Secondary School Kreeri Pattan after lodging an FIR.

Some girl students of the school and their parents today protested against Syed Adnan Bukhari son of Syed Zahoor Bukhari, Abdul Wahid Bukhari son of Syed Bashir Bukhari and Sheikh Shahnawaz son of Ghulam Hasan residents of Kreeri and alleged that they had misbehaved with some girl students last evening.

Police lodged an FIR No.41 U/S 294,506 RPC and investigations have begun. All the accused have been arrested. Some persons amongst the mob pelted stones on the Police which used a mild force to disperse the mob. The situation is normal now.

Banihal: National Conference leader Sajjad Shaheen on Wednesday the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s earnest desire to have a degree college at Ukharhal and a special drive for recruitment of the educated unemployed of the far pockets.

In a statement, Mr Shaheen expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for having realized the difficulties of the people during his day long visit to the area yesterday and assuring upgradation of schools and accommodating various areas like Ramsoo and Neel in the ambitious scheme of new administrative units.

Mr Shaheen said the people of far flung areas are well aware about the initiatives taken by the Omar led government during the past over five and half years. “The achievements have been immense”, he said hoping this initiative will continue in years to come. He expressed the hope that upgradation of various link roads and machdamization in the Banihal Assembly Constituency will receive priority attention, as assured by the Chief Minister. 

Approves restructuring of SDRF, promotes Malik, Ravi Kant

Srinagar: The Cabinet which met here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah reiterated its earlier decision regarding the revised package for the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Migrants already sent to the Union Government.

The Cabinet also asked the Revenue Department to work out the modalities for the implementation of the package and send it to the Union Government.

In another decision, the Cabinet approved restructuring of the Auxiliary Police Battalions (Now SDRF). It also gave sanction to the creation of 60 posts of different categories by corresponding reduction of 86 posts in the two Auxiliary Police Battalions.

The Cabinet also approved promotion of Mr. Mohammad Hussain Malik, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban to the Super Time Scale of KAS (Rs. 37,400-67,000 +GP of Rs. 10,000) w.e.f. 05.06.2014.

It also approved promotion of Mr. Ravi Kant, Secretary in the J&K Water Resources Regularity Authority to the Selection Grade of KAS from 03.10.2008 to 18.10.2011 and to the Special Scale of KAS from 18.10.2011. The Cabinet also approved the proposal for issuance of an ordinance to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions) Act, 2010.

Srinagar: Dilip Trivedi DG CRPF was on two day visit on to Kashmir Valley to review the security arrangements of  Shri Amarnath Yatra,  as CRPF is the main force which is providing security to Yatris right from Jammu to Holy  cave on both the axis.

According to a statement issued to KNS, DG CRPF also took stock of the security scenario of the Kashmir Valley and had interaction with senior officers of CRPF.  He appreciated the work being done by CRPF in handling militancy and Law and Order problems with quest to bring normalcy in the Valley. He also appreciated the synergy with, which the CRPF is working with other security forces and Jammu and Kashmir Police and restrain being shown by CRPF in dealing Law and Order situation.

Srinagar: “Jammu Kashmir is not like other states of India, it has got its own permanent status which cannot be wished away. Stressing the need for a permanent resolution of the long pending issue, president of Tehreek-e-Kashmir Gen Mohammad Moosa said that Jammu Kashmir has its own unique identity symbolized by its own constitution and flag.”

According to a statement issued to KNS, although New Delhi committed aggression against the state in 1947 and thrust upon  us a particular class of politicians who became its tool in eroding this special status, they could not dilute the issue nor could they break the conviction, will and determination of the people. Moosa urged New Delhi to realize the fact that Kashmir is not an issue of law and order and cannot be resolved through military means. A meaningful political process involving all the parties to the dispute is the only way out for achieving permanent peace in the region. Terming the recent statement of Mukhtar Abbas Naqvie as ridiculous, Moosa said it shows his ignorance. While expressing serious concern over sudden rise in the prices of food items and other essential commodities, Mr Moosa appealed the Traders federation to ensure price regulation of essential commodities during the Holy month of Ramadhan. Moosa appealed for special prayers during the holy month for the well being of the people of this disturbed land.

Srinagar: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Mr. Taj Mohi ud Din alongwith Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Hassan Mir reviewed the status of health infrastructure and manpower at a high level meeting of officers here today.

Important issues like strengthening primary healthcare base, equipment up gradation and manpower availability came up for discussion during the meeting.

The meeting decided rationalization of doctors and paramedics out of available staff depending on the need of a particular place.

Taj directed installation of a digital X-ray plant at Gulmarag in view of the tourist rush at the place. He also directed induction of a Laproscope at Tangmarg hospital. He directed immediate equipping of ambulances with GPS facility, so that their efficient use is ensured at the time of emergency.

The meeting decided augmenting Tangmarg Hospital for which it asked the Health Department to prepare project report at the earliest. The meeting also decided strengthening Primary Health Centre, Kunzer and equipping it with more diagnostic facilities. Commissioner-Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Gazzanfar Hussain and other officers of Health Department were present in the meeting.

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee in a meeting held at PCC HQ Jammu, today criticized   Modi Govt. for  unprecedented  hike in the prices of essential commodities before the budget session.

According to a statement issued to KNS, the meeting was presided over by Mr. Vinod Sharma-General Secretary and attended by Secretaries Narinder Gupta, Rajiv K. Gupta, Pawan Raina, Neeraj Gupta, Ravi Singh Slathia, Tirath Bhagat (all Secretaries), Tallanter Singh, B.B. Gupta, Mian Nazir Ahmed, Dr. Ramakant Khajuria and others. Speakers in one voice held Prime Minister Narinder Modhi responsible for this pre-budget hike of railway fare, prices of petroleum products, Sugar, vegetable, fruit and all other essential commodities.

Congress leaders criticized Modi Govt. for taking such a harsh and anti-people decisions within a month time of taking over the regime of the Country.  Citing reasons for taking such hurriedly decision, they said   that Shri Narinder Modi wanted to  compensate the business and Corporate houses for the huge monetary help they provided him in the elections. And this is the reason the  Govt.  even cannot wait for the budget session  and announced unprecedented hike in the prices of essential commodities. The Congress party strongly condemns it and  will continue its protest till the Govt. role back the prices of essential commodities.

Srinagar: Expressing serious resentment over the statement of BJP vice-president Mukhtar Abbas Naqwi in which he had said that Kashmiri separatists’ dream of creating a new country within India will never get fulfilled, the Hurriyat Conference Jammu Kashmir (HCJK) leader Shabir Ahmad Shah said that Kashmir had never been a part of India, which, by landing its troops in Kashmir in 1947 occupied it forcibly and illegally.

In his reply to BJP vice-president, Shah in a  statement issued to KNS said the statement of Mr. Naqwi in which he talked about a single country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari is bereft of any historical reality and is a hallucination of Indian imperialist elements.

“If the statement of Mukhtar Abbas Naqwi is factually correct, then why is Kashmir granted a special status under Article 370 to keep on with their national identity within the union of India,” Shah questioned, adding that we want complete freedom from the union of India. The veteran resistance leader Shabir Ahmad Shah made it clear that Kashmir was neither part of India nor will it ever be. “India is ruling Kashmir with its military might. History is testimony to this fact that forcible rule has to get perished one day or other and Kashmiris will continue their freedom struggle against Indian occupation till they get their birth right of self-determination,” Shah added.

‘He lost elections, didn’t figure in Modi’s cabinet so made such remarks’  

Srinagar: While terming the press statement of BJP national vice-president Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi as his frustration, Hurriyat Conference (G) said that Kashmir was never any legal part of India in past, at present and nor is it possible in future.

“India is holding Kashmir with the help of its military might and the disputed nature of Kashmir is such a huge and clear reality that a sound minded person can’t deny. Hurriyat conference said that the pro-freedom people of Kashmir are struggling for their basic and birth right, right to self-determination and they will never succumb to the threats of India and they will never surrender their just cause.

In a press statement issued to KNS, Hurriyat spokesman Ayaz Akbar said that the statement of Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been given out of frustration and his frustration is very much justified. “He has miserably lost in the recently held Indian parliamentary elections and then He was further disappointed when his name didn’t figure in Modi’s cabinet.”

While terming the condition of Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi as pathetic, hurriyat spokesman said that the Muslim name of Mukhtar has become a problem for him and now for trying to prove himself as  ‘more loyal than the King’, he has snubbed the pro-freedom camp. The freedom movement of Kashmiri nation is not like what Naqvi has said but this struggle is a living reality and it doesn’t only include the precious sacrifices of Kashmiri nation but it has the strong backing of 18 UN resolutions and the unfulfilled promises and agreements of Indian leadership which they have made with the people of Kashmir on national as well as international levels. The reality of Kashmir can’t be diluted merely that Naqvi couldn’t convert his ministerial dream into reality. Spokesman said that Mukhtar doesn’t have any important status and in the past many influential rulers of India have also issued such statements about Kashmir but that couldn’t change the situation.

Nether have they succeeded in changing the disputed nature of Kashmir nor have they motivated people to surrender. Rulers came and left but the Kashmir issue is still alive and even more stronger and due to lingering of this dispute, not only the people of Kashmir are

suffering but the whole sub-continent is passing through the political uncertain situation and instability is prevailing in the whole south Asian region. Hurriyat spokesman cautioned that the mischievous statement of the BJP’s leaders are adding fuel to the already disturbed situations of the state and it will have serious consequences if not stopped immediately and its responsibility will be on the shoulders of those people who are acting like the Ostrich bird and are running away from the reality of Kashmir issue.