Srinagar, Jul 29 : Students of BG 4th semester who appeared in Botany paper on Monday in the colleges of Kashmir valley expressed resentment against Kashmir University (KU) as they had to leave the examination halls after the paper was found out of curriculum.

Students told that they were surprised to see the paper of “Horticulture instead of Botany” which was totally irrelevant and puzzled the students.

A delegation of students said that Kashmir University has always been doing these mistakes which left students in the state of despair.

However, a college official talking to news agency said, “As the paper was found out of curriculum, students were asked to return back the papers, which were later packed.”

“The paper stands postponed as of now. New date for the paper will be announced accordingly by KU,” he said.

However, sources said, “Zoology skill paper was also out of syllabus few days back due to which students suffer.”

The students have demanded immediate intervention of higher authorities into the matter and said that no such mistakes should be done in the future. (KNS) 

Srinagar, Jul 29 : Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement (JKPM), Chief Spokesperson, Advocate Sheikh Sajad, while expressing serious concern over rumours about scrapping of Art. 35-A, has urged the Center to come clean on the issue so that growing anxiety and panic among the people of the state is removed.

In a statement issued, Sajad Shiekh has said that the entire population in Kashmir was caught in a wave of panic and scare over the rumours of scraping of Art. 35-A adding that sudden deployment of 10000 additional troops have compounded the already grim situation. He said some orders issued by the police authorities regarding tightening security and Law and order in coming days have gone viral on social media that has added to the wave of anxiety among the people. He has urged the central government to clear all doubts in this regard.

He said rumours about scrapping of Art. 35-A and abrupt deployment of around hundred new battalions of security forces in Kashmir is creating lot of terror and uneasiness among the people of Kashmir. He said every section of the society including trader’s community and students are worried about the happenings of tomorrow.

JKPM chief spokesperson said that turmoil ravaged people of the Kashmir need sincere and whole hearted support from one and all at this movement of distress and need adding that onus lies on central leadership to come to their rescue. He said that people of Kashmir stand totally devastated in terms of social and financial wellbeing due to prevailing political and social uncertainty. He said Kashmir problem cannot be solved by military might but only through a humanitarian approach adding that center should try to win hearts and minds of the people of Kashmir instead of browbeating and coercion.

Advocate Sajad expressed optimism that the central leadership would rise to the occasion to redress grievances of the people of the state according to their urges and aspirations.

Immediately after PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday sought help from her rival party National Conference’s patriarch Farooq Abdullah to present a united front against the Centre’s rumoured plans to end Article 35A, the latter said that they were calling an all-party meeting within two or three days to discuss the issue.

“I am presently in Delhi and am in touch with other leaders and we will accordingly decide about the date (for calling all-party meeting),” Abdullah told.

“There is panic (in Kashmir) as one lakh soldiers have been called which is not a joke. On one hand government claims situation is normal, yatra is going on smoothly and tourists are coming while on the other they are deploying more forces and have kept masjids under scrutiny,” the NC chief said.

While taking a jibe at Center’s decision to keep the management committees of the majsids under watch, he said, “They (government) are not keeping an eye on gurdwaras, temples or churches, but why masjids are being singled out. This is a serious issue as masjids are for prayers. This is a serious issue and that is why we are calling the meeting.”

Asked to comment on the speculations regarding revocation of Article 35A and Article 370, he said, “They (Center) say one thing and do other. We don’t trust them (New Delhi). We have to discuss it and remain ready to face it.”

Sources said Abdullah along with two other NC MPs – Mohammad Akbar Lone and Justice (retd) Hasnain Masoodi – are scheduled to meet opposition leaders in New Delhi on Tuesday. “The NC delegation is also likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they will brief him about the situation which could emerge if Article 35A is revoked,” they said.

Earlier, Mehbooba in a tweet said, “In light of recent developments that have caused a sense of panic amongst people in J&K, I’ve requested Dr Farooq Abdullah sahab to convene an all party meeting. Need of the hour is to come together & forge a united response. We the people of Kashmir need to stand up as one.” (KNS)

Dooru, Jul 29 : Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir was the victim of wrong policies of Centre and previous State Government of PDP-BJP which came into the existence after betraying people for votes, the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir lashed out at Centre Government over being insensitive towards the agony of the people.

Mir was addressing public meetings at various places in Shahabad Balla in Dooru Veerinag today, where he appealed the people to rise to the occasion to strengthen the Congress party for their better future.

Addressing the gatherings, G.A. Mir said that the State of Jammu and Kashmir was the worst hit due to the wrong policies adopted by the Centre Govt, stating that Centre was just doing lip services to people of Jammu and Kashmir.

JKPCC president said that people were feeling that Centre wants to continue to rule the State through Raj Bhawan and take some important policy decisions in absence of the State Legislature, urging upon the center Government to clear the doubts, brewing in the hearts and minds of people.

“On one hand Prime Minister Narendra Modi Government was claiming that it would address the developmental issues confronting state, on war footing basis, but on the other hand its approach towards the State was very unfortunate, people were being denied their right to elect their representatives by way of elections, which is not only unfortunate but very serious rather anguishing for the people of JK,” he said.

Mir urged the Centre Government to restore the confidence of the people and ensure that elections to State Legislative Assembly were held in order to give the people their own Government, which could listen and address their issues without running from pillar to post.

Mir added that Congress party initiated incredible process of development in JK, many projects were completed and many were in the pipeline, but the previous PDP-BJP Coalition has undone every achievement of the Congress party, the fact of the matter, was that the people were pushed to wall due to the contradiction and unfriendly approach of the then State Government, besides that the Centre Govt has added miseries to people by adopting callous attitude.

Mir also said that Congress party will make concerted efforts to make the Centre and Governor Administration accountable and answerable to people to ensure resolution of the problems confronting state and people.

Referring to the local problems of the people in Kapran Dooru and other far flung areas in JK, G.A. Mir said people in Shahabad Balla Panchayat Halqas were being forced to pay 350 as electric fee some have been asked to pay Rs. 535, which is unaffordable and beyond their financial limits, earlier these poor people having been paying Rs. 108 per month as electric fees, now they have to pay Rs. 350 and 535 against using on bulb in their homes, which will be distressing for them.

He also urged upon the Government to Start SRTC bus service from Kapran Dooru to Anantnag to ensure hassle-free movement of common and poor people.

PCC president also demanded road connectivity in Kapran Veerinag and said the Kapran Veerinag road project which could have ensured great respite to local population, has been left hallway for unknown reasons and demanded that the project must be complete in the larger interest of people.

Senor party leaders, Block Presidents, DCC, PCC members, youth leaders of Dooru addressed the gatherings. 

Srinagar, Jul 29 : Governor’s advisor on Home affairs K Vijay Kumar on Monday rejected the rumours that troop movement in Kashmir was connected to any pending announcement.

Talking to reporters on the side lines of a function, he, termed the various viral government orders in the valley related to troops and other info as rumour mongering. “If somebody is causing panic or rumour on social media, then I shouldn’t be countering it as it won’t be proper. But all I am trying to say is what is the sources of this rumour. Somebody saying that extra security forces are coming.”

“I have already clarified that it is a deliberate and calculated response to the security grid which is available here. There was an addition or reduction of the security grid due to our focus on Amarnath yatra. Therefore, the need arose to requisition little more forces. It is a part of the plan which is in the pipeline,” Kumar said.

“There are so many things happening on social media. So for us to react to everything it will give strength to these people (rumour mongers),” he added. 

Srinagar, Jul 29 : State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has recommended to state government to register a case against a patwari for his official ‘misconduct’.

Member SHRC, Jang Bahadur Singh Jamwal while disposing of a complaint titled Bashir Ahmad Khatana R/o Rattanpora, Behnipora, Kupwara, recommended to the government for registration of FIR against Patwari Abdul Rashid Wani and also take action suitably and administratively for his official misconduct by paying only Rs. 50,000/- against the sanctioned ex-gratia relief amount of Rs one lakh

The SHRC observed that these kind of people are “snakes who eat the lawful share of the NOKs of the persons who are victims of the militancy.”

It also recommended to Deputy Commissioner Kupwara to extend benefits of SRO-43 in favour of the victim family. 

Srinagar, Jul 29 : National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Ltd has rebutted a story in which AIP leader Er. Rasheed had blamed the NHPC for death incident of Rubeena Bano, a 18 year old girl of Dachi village.

In a statement Executive Director NHPC Regional Office Jammu, said, “NHPC Limited expresses deep and profound grief on the sad demise of Rubeena Bano of Dachi village. In this regard it is very important to mention that this type of one-sided news coverage damages the public image of a nation worthy organization.

“Being a Government of India Enterprise, NHPC Limited strictly follows the guidelines and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for reservoir operation to safeguard lives in the downstream area. Power Station has installed sirens/hooters on the dam & in the appropriate locations identified in the downstream stretch of river and they are blown to give prior warning to the people before release of excess water from the reservoir as per norms. Warning boards have also been installed at appropriate locations along the river side both in upstream as well as downstream areas to warn the people not to go near the river,” he said.

“Further, NHPC Limited also communicates to the local administration and sarpanches of nearby areas well in advance before reservoir flushing operation. It is clarified that NHPC Limited is not only generating green and clean power for the development of the nation building but also committed in delivering Social Responsibilities and have conducted many CSR activities in the project affected villages in collaboration with the Local Administration and village Sarpanches for the upliftment of the people and development of the areas,” he added.