Year: 2015

To avoid load shedding, Govt to cut power supply to industries

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To avoid frequent load shedding in residential areas, the government is planning to curtail power supply to industrial areas of the state during peak hours. By doing so, the government is expecting to save about 200 MWs of electricity. “The suggestion to curtail power supply to industries was given during a meeting convened by senior cabinet minister Syed Altaf Bukhari with officers of Power Development Department (PDD) on directions of Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed,” sources said. They said during the meeting, minister said they are taking many measures to…

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Govt in tight spot as BJP pushes for gazetted holiday on Oct 26

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Jammu and Kashmir government is in a tight spot over the proposal to declare October 26 as Gazetted holiday on the request of BJP leaders. BJP’s state unit has been keen on declaring October 26, celebrated as ‘Accession Day’, a State Government holiday in the state. However, the party leadership has failed to build consensus on the issue. Sources told that the General Administration Department has sent the proposal to Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed a few months ago. However, there is no reply so far from the CM’s office.…

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‘Save Yusmarg Movement’ voices concern

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Save Yusmarg Movement (SYM) on Tuesday resented the Government’s proposal to lease out Bajipathru near Yusmarg to Army for firing range saying it will be detrimental to fragile environment and tourism potential. In a statement, Convenor SYM Asim Assadi said: “We condemn any such move that will pave way for throwing the environmentally fragile area in Yusmarg open to plunder by military and we will resist the move by all peaceful means.” “In the light of surveys ordered by the state government about the consequences of having an artillery firing…

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HC verdict ending quota in promotions stayed

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Supreme Court asks Jammu and Kashmir Government to file objections within four weeks The Supreme Court has issued notices to the J&K Government and other respondents in an appeal filed against the recent verdict of the state High Court wherein it had struck down the state government’s policy of reservation in promotions on the basis of which several officials of different departments were promoted since 2005. While asking the respondents to file objections within four weeks, a division bench of Justice Madan B Lokur and Justice SA Bobde in its…

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Make sports part of curricula: Governor

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Governor NN Vohra inaugurated the second state-level Governor’s Silver Rolling Volley Ball Championship Trophy at Government Degree College in Udhampur. A total of 24 teams from various degree colleges of the Jammu and Kashmir regions are competing for the trophy. Pawan Gupta, Minister of State for Finance, was present on the occasion. Complimenting the principal of the college and welcoming the participating teams, the Governor observed that sports activities should be an important part of the curricula of all educational institutions and they should strive to organise regular sports activities.…

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Shias protest killings in Nigeria, Syria

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The Shia community today protested against the killing of innocent people in Nigeria allegedly by the Nigerian army and massacres by the ISIS in Syria. Under the banner of Anjuman-e-Imamia, Jammu and All Ladakh Muslim Association (ALMS), the protesters alleged that world was totally silent on the atrocities against Shias. Protesters alleged that thousands of innocent people had been killed in Nigeria, Syria and Pakistan in the recent years, but western powers had adopted a discriminatory policy towards fighting terrorism. Anjuman president Amanat Shah said, “We condemn the killings in…

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Hurriyat (G) forum meets Pakistani high commissioner in New Delhi

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Syed Ali Gilani has hoped that Pakistan will maintain consistency and firmness in its policy on Jammu and Kashmir and keep playing an active role in apprising the world community about the human rights violations committed by Indian troops in the territory. A two-member delegation sent by Syed Ali Gilani met Pakistan High Commissioner, Abdul Basit, in Delhi and conveyed him a message of the veteran leader in this regard, the Gilani-led forum Spokesman, Ayaz Akbar, said in a statement issued in Srinagar. The delegation comprising Peer Saifullah and Altaf…

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Court extends judicial custody of cops till Dec 17 accused in Wamiq Farooq killing

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A city court here today extended the judicial custody of the two accused policemen in the teenager Wamiq Farooq killing case up to December 17. The court also directed the complainant family to file objection, if any, to the bail plea by the accused by the same date, when the matter comes up for further consideration. The orders were passed by the court of the Second Additional Sessions Judge, Srinagar, before whom the bail application of the accused — Assistant Sub-Inspector Abdul Khaliq and SPO Muhammad Akram — was listed.…

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Icy chill benumbs Kashmir valley

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The cold wave has intensified in the valley with Leh town in the Ladakh region being the coldest place in the state as the mercury there fell to -14°C. An official of the Meteorological Department here said the minimum temperature in Leh registered a drop of two degrees on Monday as compared to the previous night. He said the nearby Kargil town recorded a low of -11.4°C, slightly up from -12.1°C a night earlier. Gulmarg registered a slump of nearly eight degrees in the night temperature as the minimum settled…

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CEOs told to ensure ban on sale of tobacco products around schools

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With drugs and tobacco consumption among students rising alarmingly in J&K, the Directorate of School Education (DSE) has directed all Chief Education Officers (CEOs) in Jammu to check the shops selling tobacco products close to schools. The CEOs have also been asked to ensure ban on the sale of tobacco products within 100 yards of the premises of all educational institutions. “The CEOs are directed to submit a monthly report to the DSE for follow-up ensuring a complete ban of tobacco products in and around educational institutions in the Jammu…

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