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| Decision on Gen Singh politically motivated: Dr Jitendra | | 
Jammu, December 10, (Scoop News)- Reacting to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council's decision asking former Army Chief, General VK Singh to appear before it in person, BJP National Executive Member & J&K Chief Spokesperson Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that the decision is politically motivated and is nothing but a part of the National Conference (NC)-Congress coalition's Kashmir-centric politics aimed at appeasing separatist constituency on the eve of election.
Dr Jitendra Singh asked,if the J&K government was genuinely sincere about going into the facts of the matter,wh... |
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| | Restoration of sense of security key to KPs return: Omar | | ‘Government pro-actively focusing this area’ |  Jammu, December 10, (Scoop News)- Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Tuesday said that Kashmiri Pandits are integral part of Kashmirayat and their return is essentially significant to the restoration of the composite culture of the valley.
“The loss of sense of security forced them leave their homeland”, he said maintaining that their return to valley will not be by force but by creating conducive and favourable conditions and restoring back the sense of security in them.
Addressing the Members of Youth All India Kashmiri Samaj (YAIKS) led by its President, R. K. Bhat who called on him here, t... |
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| | Indian army is a peoples army, we respect human life | | HR continues to enshrine in our ethos-- Gen. Chachra | 
Udhampur, December 9, (Scoop News) - On the eve of Human Rights (HR) Day, Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief ) GOC in C, northern Command has directed all troops in Jammu & Kashmir to ensure zero Human Rights violations during of counter terrorist operations.
“Counter terrorist operations require patience , maturity and restraint. I know the task is onerous but I have faith in your abilities and we must ensure at all times that the people are not put to any inconvenience or harassment due to our actions “ , the army general said while reiterating his... |
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| | CM presents cash award to young singer Anmol Jaswal | | Government committed to nurture young talent: Bhalla |  Jammu, December 09, (Scoop News)- Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah Monday emphasized the need for encouraging extra-curricular activities in the State and nurturing the talent in this field from the early age.
“Schools while concentrating on making the children academically excellent should devote due attention to imbibe moral education in them and flourish their natural talent in different fields of art, culture and sports”, he said and underscored the importance of identifying the talent at the young age and facilitating them to catch the opportunities to prove their mettle and ability at... |
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Ladakh News |
| Div Com for stocking sufficient commodities in Kargil | | 
Kargil,December 10, (Scoop News)- On the second day of his visit to Kargil, Executive Councillor Tourism, Information and Zanskar Affairs, Skalzang Wangyal apprised Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Shailendra Kumar about various problems confronting people of Zanskar Sub Division.
The problems include upgradation of NH 301 (Suru Padum) from Padum side, construction of airstrip at Padum Zanskar, helicopter service to Zanskar during the winter season and also speedy construction of Nimoo-Padum Darcha road.
Divisional Commissioner gave patient hearing to Mr. Wangyal and others and... |
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| | Div Com visits Drass, Kargil | | Inspects developmental works under execution |  Kargil,December 09, (Scoop News)- In order to take stock of pace of developmental activities besides stock and supply position of Kargil district.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Shalindra Kumar left for three days tour to Kargil district today.
Kumar met cross section of people at Drass and enquired about the availability of basic amenities, health facility and other essential commodities.
Accompanied by Executive Councillor for Rural Development, Director Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Kashmir, Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Kargil, S... |
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| | Charkha Observes its 19th Founder's Day | |  Kargil, December 08, (Scoop News)- Charkha Communication Development Network, A Gourgaon based NGO which works for Media Advocacy in remote and conflict areas of the country, organized two days consultation programme for the coordinators, writers, and fellows.
Najumal Huda coordinator for Ladakh, along with fellow Stanzin Kunzang, Azra Khatoon and Gizala Shabnum attended the same programme at YMCA Hostel New Delhi.
On the last day of the consultation programme, the team from Ladakh, proposed their plan for the coming year in which Najumal while discussing focused on the "Lack of M... |
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| | NC Kargil condoles the demise of Sheik Toha | | |
Kargil, December 08, (Scoop News)- The National Conference Party called a condolence meeting under the Chairmanship of its President Haji Ghulam Hassan Khan and was attended by all block presidents, executive bodies and workers.
NC Kargil condoled the sudden demise of Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslameen Shiekh Mohd Hussain Toha , general Secretary of Anjuma-e-Jamiyat Ullama Asna Ashriya (ISK) Kargil.
Haji Ghulam Hassan Khan on behalf of the Party, conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family and the people of Kargil and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. His loss is no doubt a monumental loss to the whole society and deprived people of a great scholarly personality, added Haji ... |
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Letters |
| J&K State pensioners plea | | |
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In the present times State pensioners are badly hit by the sky rocketing prices of the essentials. It has become hard for them to meet the both ends of life and line a comfortable and peaceful existence. In their advanced age they are fercing multiple problems. With the meagre income they get as pension cannot suffice their needs in old age. They have time and again voiced their problems before the Govt but till todate nothing has been done with regard to their grievances.
Their demand is increase in the medical allowance at least Rs 1000 p.m. Increase in the dearness allowance on the Central pattern. Other benefits as are given by the Central Govt. to their pensioners... |
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| | Udaan Scheme :No real employment | | |
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This has reference to the UDAAN Scheme launched by the Government of India for providing training to J&K youth.
The vision and objective enshrined in the constitution of Udaan scheme has been nullified by the immature implementation on the ground level.
It has been already a year since inception of this scheme. We have been sitting on crossroads with no real chance of getting employment. There are certain drawbacks which need to be considered.
The training being provided by majority of the partners in this scheme is primarily producing call centre executives and it no way helps our technical skill development get an impetus.What is the point of imparting such trai... |
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| | War of words | | |
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India is one of the biggest democracies of the world. Elections take place after every five years of the Parliament as usual but in some extra ordinary cases election are held before the stipulated term. So far as states are concerned election are on in five states. The various political parties have begun their exercise by holding big rallies and giving expression to their party manifestos in five states.
Ours is a multiple party system and every party has the full freedom to attract the electorate, to their party fold. For doing this they go to any extent and leave no stone unturned to malign the opposite party which I think is quite opposite to the democratic way of ... |
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| | “Right to Reject,”- Appealing historical judgements | | |
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Recently the apex court has given appealing historical judgements to save the civil society from the clutches of corrupt representatives.
The historical judgements of “Right to Reject,” a candidate while exercising the franchise seems to be a milestone in preserving corruption free democracy and secular character of the nation for which so many patriots led by Gandhi Ji, who feared that the ideal democratic set up with secular fabric offered to the Nation after long struggle by the stalwarts irrespective of race or religion might not be exploited and misused bycallons and cunning representatives of the people.
Hence it is the first and foremost duty of the enlightened ... |
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| Jammu News |
| DG JK Police announces absorption of 1000 SPOs | |  Jammu, December 10, (Scoop News)-Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Prasad has said that Jammu and Kashmir Police has the primary role in maintaining peace and order and providing security to the people. He said that the force has a commendable past of public service and their role has been acknowledged at all levels.
Addressing a police durbar at District Police Lines (DPL) here this evening, Prasad appreciated the role of jawans and officers of the force in maintaining peace and order during tough situations. He said that all ranks of the force have exhibited high standards of polic... |
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| | Contemporary short story of J&K: Academy holds day-long session | | | Jammu, December 10, (Scoop News)- Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture & Languages today organized a day-long short story reading session in different languages spoken in the State.
Prominent and upcoming short story writers of eight languages including Dogri, Gojri, Hindi, Kashmiri, Ladakhi, Pahari, Panjabi and Urdu presented their creative work before an invited audience comprising writers, poets and lovers of literature.
The unique event was held to afford a platform to writers of different languages to listen to and appraise each other’s creative work and also give an idea to the participants of the contemporary short story written in Jammu & Kashmir.
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| | Government to ensure better civic facilities in every locality: Bhalla | |  Jammu, December 10, (Scoop News)-Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Raman Bhalla today said that Government is working towards ensuring overall development in every nook and corner of the State, adding that to meet this objective, various projects have been launched across the State.
As part of this endeavour, the Minister today launched Rs.35 lakh development works like construction of lanes and drains besides modernisation of nallah at Nai Nanak Nagar Sector-9 and Shastri Nagar in Gandhi Nagar area.
Bhalla asked the Urban Environmental Engineering Depart... |
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| | Adding of 45 villages in RBA list RBA Forum term cabinet decision as unfair | | “If govt increase villages why no enhance in reservation”: Bhallesi | |
Rajouri, December 10, (Scoop News)- Expressing shock over the cabinet decision regarding adding of 45 forward villages in the list of Backward areas, J&K RBA Forum has questioned that if government is expanding the list of RBA villages, why the reservation is not enhanced from 20 to 32 percent which is being demanded by 40 lakh people of this state.
To press their demand of enhancing reservation in RBA category from 20 to 32 percent, J&K RBA Forum hold emergency meeting here under the Chairmanship of its President Zakir Malik Bhallesi. General Secretary Ayaz Mughal and Pir Panjal Forum Organiser Riyaz Malik also spoke on the occasion and termed the decision as biased for RBA people.
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Kashmir News |
| Shah prevented from submitting memorandum to UNMOGIP | |  Srinagar, December 10, (Scoop News)_ Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday prevented senior separatist and Democratic Freedom Party (DPF) leader, Shabir Ahmad Shah from presenting a memorandum to United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP)office at Srinager.
Shah along with dozens of his party representatives and activists were prevented from going towards UNMOGIP headquarters soon after they barged out of their party headquarters at Srinagar.They also raised pro-freedom and anti-state terrorism slogans.
Shah was scheduled to present a detailed mem... |
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| | Lolab is no less beautiful than other popular tourist destinations in Kashmir:Youth | |  Kupwara ,December 10, (Scoop News)- With year end approaching and tourism season at its peak, residents of Kalaroos,Chandigam and other villages in Lolab valley of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district have urged the government to improve the village infrastructure to attract tourists.
Present with attractive grassland and lush green forests, Chandigam village, About 23 km from Kupwara town, was put on the tourism map in 2011 and was formally opened for tourists by the state authorities on September 30, 2012.
Youth said tourists’ influx to the village would create plentiful job opportunities fo... |
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| | 1 Dies, 2 Injured in road mishaps | | Explosive recovered in Srinagar | | Srinagar, December 10, (Scoop News)- An old age lady died and two others were injured in different road accidents across the Kashmir Valley.
A Tractor without registration number driven by Sajad Ahmad hit a 77 years lady Mst Zooni widow of Abdul Khaliq resident of Check Ganistan at Check Ganistan, Bandipora, in the jurisdiction of police post Nowgam, resulting in her on spot death. A case has been registered in this regard.
A Tata Mini Bus bearing registration number JK03/2476 driven by Tariq Ahmad hit and injured a pedestrian Tahir Ahmad Sheikh resident of Akingam Anantnag at old KMD Bus stand Anantnag. The injured was shifted to District Hospital, Anantnag for treatment. A case has b... |
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| | Time demands a broader mass movement to eradicate massive corruption, misgovernance: AMM | | ‘Latest election results a wakeup call for political parties in J&K’ | 
Srinagar, December 10, (Scoop News)- Terming the election results of four states as a wakeup call for all political parties of Jammu and Kashmir, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, leader AMM and legislator on Tuesday stressed on need to have a broader mass movement to get rid of rampant corruption, misgovernance and administrative inertia in the state.
Addressing a public rally at Munad-Guffan in South Kashmir, Tarigami said need of the hour is to shun the conventional political approach about the issues confronting people on the ground. The election results of four states including Delhi, MP,... |
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Other Stories |
| Govt committed to provide basic facilities to the rural masses: Vikar | | 
Banihal/Jammu, December 10, (Scoop News)-Minister of State for Technical Education Power, CAPD, RDD and Information, Vikar Rasool Wani today said that Govt; is committed to provide all basic facilities to the rural people at their doorsteps. He announced 1 water tanker for Roori village and gave assurances to the people that soon 100-150 students from the Banihal area will be sent to outside states for undergoing ITI training.
The Minister was today addressing Public meeting at Harwari, Banihal. The Public meeting was attended by district officers of the concerned works departments, Sarpan... |
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| | BJP observes International Human Rights Day | | 
Jammu, December 10, (Scoop News)- State BJP Human Rights Cell organized protest dharna was organized by Cell Convenor Dr. Tahir Chowdhary, against callous attitude of the state coalition government which only give lip service to the people rather than execute pro-people and human rights based policies in the state on the eve of International Human Rights Day which is being observed globally today. This protest dharna was attended and participated by BJP State President & MLA Jugal Kishore Sharma, Leader of Legislative Party Ashok Khajuria, State General Secretary & former Mayor Kavinder Gu... |
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| | Ensure empowerment of Panchayats: Sagar tells officers | | 
Jammu, December 10, (Scoop News)- Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Ali Mohammad Sagar has asked the officers to ensure that the orders of empowerment of the Panchayati Raj representatives is implemented in toto maintaining that these representatives form a part of day to day governance.
The Minister was addressing a meeting convened to discuss the status of empowerment of the Panchayti Raj institutions here today.
Sagar said the government has already issued orders of empowering the Panchayati Raj institutions in respect of 14 vital departments, so that they can effecti... |
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| | PK submitted a Charter to the Human Rights bodies at global level | | 
Jammu,December 10,(Scoop News)- On the International Human Rights Day, Panun Kashmir today submitted a Charter to the Human Rights bodies at global level. The Charter contains the plight of the sufferings of Kashmiri Pandits-the indigenous people of Kashmir, Hindu minorities of Jammu, Buddhists of Ladakh and the Sikh community of Kashmir. A copy of the Charter was also sent to the National Human Rights Commission (of India) seeking their intervention in ameliorating the continued neglect and apathy of the government towards the minorities of the Jammu and Kashmir state.
The activists of P... |
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