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Dr Farooq, Omar greet people on Urs Observance of Hazrat Shah Asrar Ud Din Wali (RA)

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Dr Farooq, Omar greet people on Urs Observance of Hazrat Shah Asrar Ud Din Wali (RA)

Srinagar, Jun 20 : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah on Thursday extended warm greeting to the people on the Urs observance of Hazrat Syed Asrar-Ud-Din wali (RA) at Kishtwar.

Party president while extending greetings said, “Known for relieving people from deadly diseases, Shah Asrar Sahib (RA) was a great soul. Our state has always been a craddle of Sufism; it is men like these that have shaped the socio- cultural milleau of our state. Sufism is a mystical form of Islam, a school of practice that emphasizes the inward search for god and shuns materialism. Sufisism has remained a mainstay of the social order of our state since it spread over here. The need of the hours calls for imbuing our lives with the teachings of such great men. On this day I pray for peace and prosperity of the state.”

Party vice president while greeting the people on the auspicious eve of the Urs said, “The message of sufism to the world was that of peace, unity of human kind and repudiation of malevolence. On this day I greet the people of the state and the people of Kistawar on the Urs Observance of Shah Asrar- Ud- Din Wali (RA). I hope that the day increases the prospects of peace and prosperity in the State.”

Meanwhile party president and Vice president also felicitated the people on the Urs observance of Hazrat Syed Saleh Khan (RA) which is to be observed at his Shrine at Khansaib, Budgam.

Among others party’s senior leaders Sajad Kichloo, Khalid Najeeb Suharwardi have also greeted the people on the Urs observance of Hazrat Shah Asrar Sahib (RA) and have prayed for the peace and prosperity of the state. The Duo has urged the divisional Administration to ensure all basic and effective facilities to the devotees. (KNS) 

JK Urdu Council holds seminar on journalism

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JK Urdu Council holds seminar on journalism

Srinagar, Jun 20 : The Jammu and Kashmir Urdu Council today held a seminar on future of Urdu journalism in the state where senior journalists critically spoke.

The seminar was organised by Jammu and Kashmir Urdu council at University of Kashmir.

The council presented awarded to the media organisations for their contribution to journalism in Urdu language.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice president of JK Urdu Council Prof Naseem Rafiabadi highlighted the role of senior journalists and new organisations in promoting journalism in the state.

Senior faculty of MERC Nasir Mirza explained the role and responsibilities of journalists towards the profession and society.

Senior journalist, working with BBC Urdu Service, Riyaz Masroor said that Urdu media organisations need to get updated and innovative with the latest technological intervention in journalism field.

GN Var, president of Private Schools Association said that the society needs to be awake with the latest political happenings in the region.

He spoke on the education policy which was recently released by the government of India and said that the university and educated people have a role to play in awakening people and students about the education policy which will be implemented.

At the end, the council presented awards to Kashmir News Service (KNS), News 18 Urdu and Wadi ki Awaaz for their contribution in journalism in Urdu language. (KNS) 

55-year-old tourist dies of cardiac arrest in Gulmarg

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55-year-old tourist dies of cardiac arrest in Gulmarg

JKSCCC provides ambulance to family to reach Srinagar Airport on time

Srinagar, Jun 20 : A 55-year-old tourist from Pune died due to heart attack at world famous ski-resort, Gulmarg on Thursday.

Officials identified the deceased tourist as Dr. Harsh Vardhan Shah, son of Jai Kumar Shah of Bibiwadi Kondwa area of Pune.

According to correspondent, they said that the tourist has died due to heart attack on way to frozen Lake Gulmarg, adding that guide accompanying the four member family took him to G four where ECG was done to the tourist but he was declared brought dead.

Managing Director Jammu and Kashmir State Cable Car Corporation (JKSCCC), Shamim Ahmad told that an official of the corporation Fayaz Ahmad Bhat accompanied the Dr. Harsh’s family to take the body to Tangmarg hospital for necessary formalities.

He said that according to Fayaz Bhat, the family has said that they have arranged the flight to return their home while as the corporation has provided its own ambulance without any charge to the family to Srinagar to smooth passage of the bereaved family along with the dead body. (KNS) 

PDP holds meeting of its central Kashmir leadership

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PDP holds meeting of its central Kashmir leadership

Participants resolve to make coordinated efforts in rejuvenating party on ground

Srinagar, Jun 20 : A high level meeting of the central Kashmir’s leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday was held at the party head office here and was presided over by vice President Abdul Rahman Veeri.

The meeting emphasised on the need to rejuvenate the party and strengthen it further so that it could once again emerge victorious.

The meeting also resolved that the party leadership, functionaries, activists and supporters will work in close coordination and will make sustainable efforts in party’s overall growth and impressive performance in the coming assembly elections. The participants of the meeting expressed full confidence in the leadership of the PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, resolving in unison to support her each and every endeavour aimed at getting the people out of the cycle of uncertainty and lead the state towards a prosperous future.

The meeting also expressed concern as major central government funded developmental projects under CRF and PMGSY are pending due to non availability of funds for land acquisition and shifting of utilities. Veeri urged the government to make the funds available on priority for the said purpose.

Besides Veeri who presided over the meeting, Ghulam Nahi Lone Hanjura, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, Mohammad Khurshid Alam, Asiya Naqash, Anjum Fazili, Abdul Hameed Kosheen, Nazir Ahmad Khan, Muntazir Mohi-ud-din, Bashir Ahmad Mir and several others spoke on the occasion. (KNS)

Operations in Jammu and Kashmir being conducted in professional, dedicated manner: Army

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Operations in Jammu and Kashmir being conducted in professional, dedicated manner: Army

The Army on Thursday said its operations in Jammu and Kashmir are conducted in a professional and dedicated manner and the force has a code of conduct which values human dignity.

“We have a very strong code of conduct which values human dignity and the values of the society. So I wish to assure you that all the operations by the Army in Jammu and Kashmir are being carried out in a professional and dedicated manner,” Army’s northern command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh told reporters on the sidelines of a function at Wuzur in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

In response to a question, the Army commander said, “Wherever there are actions to be taken, those are taken at appropriate levels.”

Lt Gen Singh was at Army Goodwill School, Wuzur, which has been renamed after Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, who was awarded Ashok Chakra posthumously in January this year.

Wani was killed in an anti-insurgency operation at Batagund in Kulgam district on November 25, 2018. Six militants were killed, three of them by the militant-turned-soldier, in the operation.

He was awarded Ashok Chakra for his role in the operation, thereby becoming the first person from the Valley to be awarded the highest peacetime gallantry award of the country.

“It is a matter of great pride for us today to be here at Army Goodwill School at Wuzur because today we have dedicated this school to pay homage to our martyr late Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani, who was a recipient of Ashok Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award.

“He was also two times recipient of the Sena medal for gallantry by the government of India,” Lt Gen Singh said.

On the functioning of the Army Goodwill schools in Kashmir, the Army commander said there are always some distractions which work against the interests of the country.

“It is to the credit of our children, their parents and our teachers that we have been able to ensure that there has been no disruption in the education, which we are trying to impart to the children in these schools,” he said.

“The children of Kashmir are our hope. We are sure that in the times to come they will work hard. They have a huge potential and they will become useful members of the society and take us on the trajectory of growth and development as far as Kashmir and the nation is concerned,” he added.

Aijaz Rather resigns from PDP

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Aijaz Rather resigns from PDP

Now People’s Democratic Party leader Aijaz Rather resignsed from party.

Ms. Mehbooba Mufti Ji

President J&K PDP

Srinagar.

Subject:-  Letter of Resignation.

Madam,

                   With deep disappointment over the party affairs being run by the PDP leadership, it has become clear to me that I will not be able to fulfill my party responsibility henceforth. During my long association with this party I have witnessed many phases wherein this party was trying to prove as a viable political alternative. But in light of the present situation within the party, I have come to conclusion that the party is not following the principles of democracy which formed basis of its creation. 

I hereby tender resignation from my basic membership and as the District Organizing Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) Srinagar with effect from 20-06-2019.

                                                                   Yours sincerely

                                                                                                Aijaz Ahmad Rather  

                                                                                                R/O Natipora Srinagar.

Dental surgeon suspended over dereliction of duties in Central Kashmir

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Dental surgeon suspended over dereliction of duties in Central Kashmir


Srinagar, June 20 : Authorities has suspended a dental surgeon for derelection of duties in Ganderbal area of central Kashmir.

“Dr syed Amin Dental surgeon while posted at PHC Burzahama srinagar was relieved by CMO srinagar to this Directorate in terms of letter dated 05_11_2018 on the basis of the fact that the doctor concerned is arrogant not loyal and punctual towards his duties,” reads an order issued by Director Health Services Kashmir.

The doctor concerned inspite of being relieved did not report to this directorate, the order reads.

Taking cognizance of the matter a team from the Directorate was deputed to enquire the matter, the order reads.

“The enquiry committee among other contents reported that the doctor is definitely involved in subordination and recommended action as warranted under rules against him. Besides to transfer him to any other place which does come under the administrative control of CMO Srinagar. But at the same time it was reported by the enquiry committe that the doctor even after being relieved attended his duties intermittently of his own but was not allowed to mark his attendance,”the order reads.

Such behaviour of the doctor was also reflected by CMO Ganderbal previously while on his posting in District Ganderbal, the order said.

After recieving the report from enquiry committe on 24-05-2019 the case was under active consideration of this directorate.The doctor approached to this office on 19-05-2019 for his case but the dealing assistant concerned were in civil secteriate for official work which was conveyed to the doctor by the officials present in Directorate, the order said.

“As the doctor lend a deaf ear to the fact and took a video clip of the section through his mobile and uploaded through the same and in the clip he has been found passing derogatory remarks by virtue of which he tried to maglin the image of the department and violated the classification control and appeal rule.Besides tried to get his case solved by compulsion, the order said.

Such behaviour of the doctor in this office authenticated the complaint against him made by ZMO Zadibal and CMO Srinagar, the order said.

Nowtherefore in view of above details Dr syed suhail Amin dental Surgeon is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect and is attached with the office of CMO Ganderbal, the order reads.

Consequently 50% subsistance allowance in favour of the doctor is concerned is accorded in terms of Art 108-A of J&S CSR Volume-1 which shall be drawn in favour of the doctor by CMO srinagar against the post which was previously occupied by him, the order added. (GNS)

Soon Track Your Stolen Mobile Phone: Govt Ready To Roll Out IMEI Database

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Soon Track Your Stolen Mobile Phone: Govt Ready To Roll Out IMEI Database

In a bid to curtail the rampant cloning and theft of mobile phones across the country, the Telecom Ministry is ready to roll out a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) a database of IMEIs, the 15-digit numbers that uniquely identify each mobile device.

Once implemented in the coming weeks, consumers in India whose mobile phones are lost or stolen can inform the Department of Telecom (DoT) via a helpline number after filing a report with police. The DoT can then blacklist the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, effectively blocking the mobile device from accessing any cellular network in the future. Alongside this, the stated objectives of India’s CEIR specifically refers to facilitating “IMEI-based lawful interception”. India had 1.16 billion wireless subscribers as of March 2019, according to TRAI data.

The DoT had announced its plan to implement this project in July 2017 and a pilot was conducted in the Maharashtra. “The theft and cloning of mobile phones have become a serious problem. The theft of mobile phones is not just a financial loss but also a threat to personal life of the citizens as well as national security. Counterfeit mobile phones in the market are another issue for DoT. A substantial number of counterfeit mobile phones are active in our mobile networks with fake IMEI numbers,” stated a DoT office memorandum detailing the project that was accessed by The Indian Express.

In India, the plan to prepare the registry of mobile identification numbers was first conceived in the National Telecom Policy-2012. A pilot for the project was developed and conducted by state-owned BSNL’s IT Project Service unit in Pune. In the interim budget for 2019-20, the government allocated Rs 15 crore to the DoT for the CEIR project.

In line with global practices, DoT’s identity register will be a database of IMEI numbers that will consist of three lists – white, grey and black. Mobile phones with IMEI numbers in the white list will be permitted for use, while those in the blacklist will be the ones that are reported stolen or lost and will not be allowed to access the network. Devices with IMEI numbers in the greylist will be the ones that do not conform to standards but will be permitted to connect under supervision.

The concept of a central identity register is advocated by the GSM Association (GSMA), a body representing mobile operators, equipment manufacturers, software and internet companies, among other stakeholders in the telecom ecosystem.

Globally, the equipment identity register is in use across various geographies including Australia, the UK, Azerbaijan, Egypt and Turkey among others.

Among the stated objectives of India’s CEIR are the curtailment of counterfeit mobiles, blocking of lost or stolen mobiles across networks thus discouraging theft of mobile phones, maintaining a registry of all equipment identity to facilitate database of valid devices, and facilitate IMEI-based lawful interception. The CEIR will also have access to GSMA’s global IMEI database, allowing comparison of IMEI numbers to identify counterfeit devices.

Pulwama IED Attack: Car Bomb Used To Target Army Patrol Vehicle, Says NIA

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Pulwama IED Attack: Car Bomb Used To Target Army Patrol Vehicle, Says NIA

A Maruti 800 car is suspected to have been used in Monday’s terror attack on an Army patrol vehicle on the Arihal-Pulwama road in South Kashmir, initial probe suggests.

An improvised explosive device (IED) packed in a car parked by the road was detonated when a mobile vehicle patrol of the 44 Rashtriya Rifles passed by. Two Army personnel were killed and six others injured in the attack. The Army said it was “a failed attempt”.

A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the scene of the explosion on Tuesday and picked up samples for forensic examination.

A senior government official said they were not certain about the explosives used in the attack, the third of its kind in the past four months.

Probe stuck

The NIA is also investigating the February 14 Pulwama terror attack, in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed after a car bomber — Adil Ahmed Dar, a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant — rammed into a bus on the Jammu-Srinagar highway near Pulwama.

The second such case being investigated by the NIA was reported on March 30, when “some militants exploded a car laden with explosives near Banihal (in Ramban district) with intention to kill the CRPF jawans.” Six alleged Hizbul Mujahideen militants, including a Ph.D. scholar, were arrested for the “failed attack”.

The NIA’s investigation into the February 14 incident is stuck, as the agency is yet to trace the source of explosives used. A senior government official told The Hindu that the NIA had not received the forensic report that would establish where the explosives came from.

Lone link

The lone link, Sajjad Bhat, who would have provided details about the Pulwama conspiracy, was killed in an encounter with security forces on Tuesday.

The Maruti Eeco car used in the February incident had changed hands seven times and the last person to own it was Bhat, a resident of Bijbehara in Anantnag.

The NIA said Bhat acquired the vehicle on February 4, 10 days before the attack. A student of Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian, Bhat later joined the JeM.

As per the initial post-blast analysis conducted by the National Security Guard (NSG), hours after the February attack, the suicide bomber’s vehicle was packed with RDX, a high grade military explosive mostly found in Army stores.

Forces warned

Security forces deployed in the Kashmir Valley have been alerted to car-borne IEDs and extra measures were being taken to sanitise routes for the Amarnath Yatra that commences on July 1. More than two lakh pilgrims are expected to visit the shrine.

Around 30,000 security forces have been deployed for the Yatra’s security.(The Hindu)

Siblings add new twist to Hrithik, Kangana spat

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Siblings add new twist to Hrithik, Kangana spat

MUMBAI: The Hrithik Roshan-Kangana Ranaut spat refuses to die down. A day after Hrithik’s sister Sunaina tweeted support for the “Queen” actress, Kangana’s sister Rangoli Chandel alleged in a tweet that Sunaina was being “physically assaulted” by the Roshan family.

Sunaina had on Tuesday tweeted: “And living in hell continues ….gosh I’m tired. I support Kangana all through”.

Rangoli took to Twitter on Wednesday for a series of posts on Sunaina.

She tweeted: “Sunaina Roshan is asking Kangana for help, her family is physically assaulting her because she is in love with a Muslim man from Delhi. Last week they got a lady cop who slapped her, her father also hit her, her brother is trying to put her behind bars… I fear her dangerous family might harm her, we want to make this public because Sunaina (is) calling Kangana and crying all the time, Kangana doesn’t know how to help her… so now she has blocked her number, but we fear for her safety.

“Everyone has a right to love whoever they want, hopefully this will scare Roshans and they back off… Kangana was so distressed after so many calls from Sunaina. Roshans are capable of harming Kangana, but this time around I am very careful I myself also spoke to Sunaina, I have kept all the messages and recordings, Sunaina is in trouble for sure and asking Kangana for help, but her father and brother must not harm Kangana.

“I have her back but at the same time it’s my moral duty to help Sunaina also, present these facts to the world on Sunaina’s request, so that Roshans know they are being watched now.”

Kangana and Hrithik have had an infamous spat. The actors were involved in a row which began after Kangana hinted at Hrithik being her “ex-boyfriend”. This was followed by an exchange of legal complaints and mud-slinging.

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