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Rupee gains 26 paise against US dollar in opening trade

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Rupee gains 26 paise against US dollar in opening trade

Mumbai, Feb 13 (PTI) The rupee appreciated by another 26 paise to 70.44 against the US dollar in opening trade Wednesday after retail inflation fell to a 19-month low of 2.05 per cent in January.

The weakness in the dollar against some currencies overseas as investors shifted their focus to riskier asset amid the US-China trade truce hopes, also supported the rupee’s upmove.

Besides, retail inflation falling to a 19-month low of 2.05 per cent in January over the previous month, and selling of the American currency by exporters supported the rupee, forex dealers said.

Industrial output growth remained subdued at 2.4 per cent in December 2018 on account of contraction in the mining segment and poor show by the manufacturing sector.

The rupee had gained 48 paise to end at a one-month high of 70.70 against the US dollar Tuesday, registering its sixth straight session of gain.

In the last six trading sessions, the rupee has gained 110 paise.

The benchmark BSE Sensex rose 184.68 points, or 0.51 per cent, to trade at 36,338.30.

Training on EVM-VVPAT, VVIP imparted to BAGs, Political Parties at Kishtwar

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Training on EVM-VVPAT, VVIP imparted to BAGs, Political Parties at Kishtwar

KISHTWAR, FEBRUARY 13:  In order to spread electoral literacy among the voters, a training cum awareness programme on EVM-VVPAT and Voters Verification and Information (VVIP) Campaign for BAGs and representatives of Political parties of the district was organised under SVEEP here today.

While interacting with the participants, District Election Oooficer, Angrez Singh Rana, asked them to get acquainted with the handling procedure and various aspects of the machines. He asked them to further disseminate knowledge about the information gained in this programme among their brethren.

ADC Kishtwar, Pawan Parihar, who also spoke on the sunject, asked all the BLOs to ensure 100 per cent error free electoral roll.

Nodal Officer SVEEP, DPO Kishtwar, Sunil  Bhutyal educated the participants about SVEEP Programme, toll free helpline number 1950 ,www.nvsp.in website, voter helpline Mobile App besides throwing light on VVIP campaign.

He further informed that special Gram Sabhas on VVIP shall be conducted at grass root level on 16th, 19th, 23th, 25th, 28th of February by the RDD department.

He instructed the BLOs to ensure that two special camps shall be conducted on 24th Feb and 10th March pertaining to VVIP campaign at booth level.

Master trainers imparted training to the participants about handling of EVM-VVPAT and various aspects in practical manner and through Audio Visual mode.

Meanwhile, similar training sessions were held at all tehsil Headquarters of the district.

Among others present were, ALMTs, members of BAGs and representative of Political parties.

Governor regrets unfortunate incident of explosion inside a school in Pulwama

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Governor regrets unfortunate incident of explosion inside a school in Pulwama

 
Jammu, February 13: Governor  Satya Pal Malik has  deeply regretted the unfortunate incident of an explosion at a school in Pulwama in which many students were injured.

 Governor has prayed for speedy recovery of all the children and announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs. 50,000 for all those injured. He has directed the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to ensure best possible medical treatment to injured children.

Babar Chowdary calls on Civil Aviation Minister in Delhi

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Babar Chowdary calls on Civil Aviation Minister in Delhi

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NEW DELHI, Feb 13: Kashmir Youth Entrepreneurs Federation (KYEF) on Wednesday called on Suresh Prabhu Civil Aviation Minister at Delhi Parliament.

The delegation was led by KYEF President Babar Chowdhary. During the session Babar apprised the Minister about the recent situation happened at IGI airport New Delhi where Umrah pilgrims were stranded for days and no help was extended to them by any authorities.

“Also the rescheduled tickets were given to them after 10 days as it was not possible to make around 600 passengers to stay for 10 days at Delhi,” Babar briefed the minister adding that the private Airlines were doing black marketing under nose of the government and nobody was taking a call on this serious issue.

“Its high time that the concerned Ministry should take note of it and put a cap on air tickets in light of the Supreme Court ruling of 2014 and 2017. These rulings have not been implemented till date. Also under Udaan Scheme there is an order passed by the Center Government in which Rs 2500 will be charged for one hour flight and Rs 1500 for 30 minutes flight,” Babar told the minister.

The president KYEF observed that these orders and circulars are only on papers and nothing has been implemented on the ground sofar.

According to a statement issued here, the president KYEF said that the civil aviation minister on spot ordered to create a ‘situation centre’ to be established at Delhi airport dedicated for the passengers of Jammu and Kashmir.

At the end Babar invited the minister to Kashmir and have a one-on-one meeting with trade bodies especially with the tourism federation so that the government of India gets a ground view and take some concrete solution on the issue.

The KYEF will be organising this conclave and ministry has given a rough date in April, said Babar adding that civil aviation ministry’s office will be in touch with KYEF for this conclave.

For any passenger complaints the civil aviation minister has provided a mobile number to be used to post text messages on whatzup only. “Till a proper solution is found to the passengers problems this helpline whatsapp number (9971812121) will cater to needs and it will be monitored by the OSD to the civil aviation minister,” Babar added.

Prominent broadcaster Syed Amjid Hussain Qazmi passes away, nephew dies of shock

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Prominent broadcaster Syed Amjid Hussain Qazmi passes away, nephew dies of shock

Srinagar, Feb 13 : Prominent writer, poet and broadcaster, Syed Amjid Hussain Qazmi passed away on Wednesday morning.
Qazmi who was also General Secretary of Teachers Forum Zone Singhpora Pattan was a resident of Qazipora Uri. He was affiliated with Radio Kashmir Srinagar from past 20 years. He has broadcasted various programmes in last two decades in Radio Kashmir Srinagar.
Meanwhile, Director Radio Kashmir Nawaz Ahmad Nengroo, Pahari Program Producer Maqsood Ahmad, prominent broadcaster Mohammad Hussain Zafar, Shaherbeen team and others condoled his demise and prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul.
The last rites for the deceased were held at Lal Bazar area of Srinagar.
However, soon after Qazmi’s nephew, Arshid Hussain, son of Muhammad Ashraf Qazmi after seeing the dead body of his uncle, died after suffering a massive cardiac stroke.
Arshid Hussain’s mother is in Iran while as his father is posted at Jammu. His body was taken to Uri for last rites. 

BJP slams PDP, NC for criticising Governor

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BJP slams PDP, NC for criticising Governor

Srinagar, Jan 13 : Bhartiya Janata Party, Wednesday slammed the NC and PDP for criticizing Governor Satya Pal Malik. 
Addressing press conference here in srinagar, BJP National Vice President Avinesh Rai Khanna said that NC and PDP shall appreciate the good works of Governor instead they criticism him. 
“Some of the elements from stranded passengers of Kashmir raised anti-Jammu and anti-India slogans to disturb the atmosphere. We won’t let them succeed in their nefarious designs to disturb the peace,” he said. 
“The government has been trying to provide relief to stranded passengers. The government is trying to open the road so that stranded passengers reach home,” he said. 
He along with State General Secretary, Sunil Sharma and other leaders, launched “Bharat ke mann ki baat, Modi ke saath”, at Srinagar.
Addressing the gathering of delegations of over 22 Kashmir based Trade & Industry Associations, including Saffron Growers Association, Carpets and Handicrafts Association North Kashmir, Fruit Association North Kashmir, Youth Emporium, Guide Association Gulmarg, Transport Association Gulmarg, Shops Association Tangmarg, Industrial Union North Kashmir, Transport Association North, Beopar Mandal, Tailors Union J&K, Labour Union J&K, PHE Union, PDD Union, Gujar Association, Snow Slate Association, Tourist Guide Association, Centre Youth Research and Development, Shopkeeper Association Pulwama, Ali Asgar Relief and Blood Bank, 99 Eye Technology Association and Disabled Association, Khanna said that the exercise is aimed at democratising the process of preparing manifesto and this “unique experiment” will further strengthen democracy. “What kind of country people want and what is their suggestion to achieve this exercise will reach out to them to seek their views.”
He also said that election is not just for an individual candidate but for government of the country and BJP targets to gain more than 400 seats across the country. “The raths have a feedback box in which people are giving their suggestions and even appreciation letters. The respond has been very encouraging because everyone gets a chance to contribute towards planning a new India under our Prime Minister’s leadership.”
Over Kargil residents demand of rotation divisional headquarters, he said, “The divisional status has been the demand of Ladakh since Independence. We appreciate the Governor accepted that demand. The Governor has framed a committee to ensure justice with the Kargil. We respect the sentiments of Kargil residents.”
“The divisional status for Ladakh was a long-standing demand (of the people of the region). We have formed a committee of secretaries which will look into the issue so that Kargil gets justice,” the Governor Satya Pal Malik has said.
On February 8, the Jammu and Kashmir administration sanctioned creation of a separate administrative and revenue division for Ladakh, with its headquarters at Leh.
He also criticized the grand-alliance led by the Congress party at the centre. 

Denying Kargil its rightful share another stride of GoI’s divisive politics: Dr Farooq Abdullah

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Denying Kargil its rightful share another stride of GoI’s divisive politics: Dr Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Feb 13 : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah today lashed out at government of India and governor administration for denying people of Kargil their rightful share in the newly constituted Ladakh Division.
Dr Farooq said that the people of Kargil are being punished only to pursue the agenda of divisive politics. “All along it was decided that the division headquarter will be positioned on a rotational basis between Leh and Kargil and all the departments to be divided equally between the two districts. But the incumbent government issuing an SRO in favour of only one district has severely dented the genuine aspirations of people in Kargil and adjoining areas,” he said.
Asserting that the move is aimed keeping in mind the forthcoming LS and Assembly elections, he said, “BJP in desperation is misusing the governor administration who without taking cognizance of the aspirations of the people in kargil is acting like a pawn. However this move is bound to backfire on them and will certainly not them in achieving the desired goals but will inevitably create animosity between the communities.”
Demanding revocation of SRO 110 immediately, Dr Farooq said, “The way people of Kargil have come out in freezing temperatures and protested against the decision should serve as an eye opener for those who have whimsically decided on keeping division headquarters at Leh only.”
Supporting the demand of having a rotational division headquarters between Leh and Kargil, he said, “It’s imperative for the governor administration to concede to the rightful demands of Kargil and adjoining areas. I am therefore hopeful that the governor will issue a fresh SRO in this regard that will satisfy the genuine demands of the whole region.”
Taking a dig at the recent constitution of committee of secretaries by the government mandated to look into the demands of the people of Kargil, he said, “When the decision to grant division status to Ladakh was taken, no prior discussions, deliberations were held with people of the region. Number of deputations had already conveyed their desire to have headquarters on rotational basis between Leh and Kargil. Unfortunately, such demands were not considered for reasons know to governor administration. This shows how biased and politically motivated the administration is.” 
Earlier party vice president Omar Abdullah had also supported the demand of keeping rotational headquarters between Leh and Kargil and said that the formation of a committee to look into the issue is just a measure to gain time and any delay in granting the rightful share to Kargil will have far reaching adverse impact on the hearts and minds of the people of Kargil who have always been a peace loving community. 

BJP implementing its agenda in JK through Governor: Mehbooba

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BJP implementing its agenda in JK through Governor: Mehbooba

Srinagar, Feb 13 : Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that Governor Satya Pal Malik led administration in Jammu and Kashmir is implementing Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) agenda in the State.
Addressing a presser here at her Gupkar residence, Mehbooba said Governor is playing with fire by taking decisions against the sentiments of people.
Mehbooba was accompanied by PDP vice president Abdul Rehman Veeri, Muhammad Ashraf Mir and Khurshid Aalam.
While reacting over agitation following the divisional status given to Ladakh, Mehbooba demanded rotational headquarters for Kargil and Ladakh like Jammu and Kashmir to calm the protesters and to accommodate the aspirations of people of the region.
She said BJP is implementing its agenda through Governor led administration in the State. “We (PDP) in the coalition government foiled the attempts of BJP at certain times but now they are implementing their agenda through Governor Malik,” she said.
Mehbooba also highlighted the demands of Pir Panchal and Chenab Valley residents and said that they should also be given divisional status otherwise the people there will be forced to hit the streets.
PDP president further added that stranded passengers are facing hardships and Governor led admin must take steps in this regard. “We are thankful to Sikh community and Muslims for arranging Langer for the stranded passengers on Srinagar-Jammu highway but at the same time the Governor administration must also take steps to ensure the stranded passengers won’t suffer,” she said.
She said in coalition government, they always extended support to the stranded passengers whenever the road was closed due to the inclement weather conditions.
However, reacting over attack on stranded passengers, Mehbooba said miscreants are everywhere and people from both sides tried to communalize the situation. (KNS) 

63 percent class 11 students qualify annual examinations

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63 percent class 11 students qualify annual examinations

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education on Wednesday declared the result of class 11 examinations which were held in October-November last year.

An official said that of 62101 students who appeared in the examinations, 39406 have been declared successful.

V K Singh takes stock of SDRF activities, reviews disaster preparedness

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V K Singh takes stock of SDRF activities, reviews disaster preparedness

SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 13: The Commandant General Home Guards, Civil Defence and SDRF, V. K. Singh, today convened a meeting here to take stock of disaster preparedness and activities of SDRF, HG, and CD volunteers during the recent heavy snowfall in the Kashmir division.

The meeting was attended by Javid Hassan Bhat, Director Home Guards/ Civil Defence and SDRF Kashmir, Bashir Ahmad Sofi, Commandant SDRF 1stBn Srinagar, all Area Commandants of Home Guards and Deputy Controllers of Civil Defence in Kashmir province, besides in-charge NDRF team.

During the meeting, all the officers briefed about recent activities and rescue operations undertaken by the Organization and other volunteers during the snowfall and avalanches in the Kashmir Valley.

The Commandant General took stock of the level of preparedness of the SDRF personnel, volunteers and also the shortcomings thereof.

He appreciated the role of the SDRF, HG, CD, and NDRF during the recent rescue operations. He also briefed the officers about their role in various operations during disasters/ awareness programmes and training.

The officers apprised the Commandant General about some infra requirements necessary for smooth conduct of rescue operations and other activities. Singh assured all possible support to facilitate the operations of SDRF and other allied volunteers in carrying out their professional work.

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