No curtailment in fully metered areas: PDD

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JAMMU, Aug 2 : The Power Development Department has informed the public of Model Town, Preet Nagar, Udham Singh Nagar, Akali Kour Singh, Main Road Digiana, Rani Talab, Sanjay Nagar extension and Sanjay Nagar Digiana localities of Jammu city that 11 KV AN-2 feeder emanating from 33/11 KV Receiving Station Ashok Nagar is supplying power without normal curtailment from August 1 in view of hundred per cent metering in the areas being linked to the feeder.

Superintending Engineer, Electric Maintenance and R.E. Circle-1, Jammu has appealed to the consumers to cooperate with the department and desist from bypassing, fiddling with the electronic energy meters installed by the PDD department to avoid action under Electricity Rules.

Fiscal Management Bill aims at empowering
legislature: Baig

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SRINAGAR, Aug 2 : Elaborating the reasons and objects of a Bill, to provide for the responsibility of the Government to ensure prudence and fiscal management, strengthening of revenue surplus, reduction in fiscal deficit, prudent debt management, greater transparency, conduct and fiscal policy, etc. the Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig who also holds portfolio of Finance and Planning said that the basic aim of the bill is to empower legislature to have control over the financial matters to a greater extent.

He said the bill provides for taking legislature into confidence while dealing with the matters pertaining to fiscal management, debt management, fiscal policy, revenue deficit, greater transparency, thus giving a free hand to legislature to control the financial matters.

Saying that though it amounts to dis-empowerment of finance ministry he said yet the bill ensures that public representatives have free deal in fixing financial targets, monitoring fiscal achievements, financial management, transparency and other related aspects.

The Deputy Chief Minister said that by virtue of the bill financial matters can be sanitized in the legislature and members could guide to impose financial regularities and ensure prudence in fiscal management and fiscal stability by progressive strengthening of revenue surpluses. He said the bill also provides for participatory role for legislature in ensuring greater transparency in fiscal operations of the Government and conduct of fiscal policy in medium term framework and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

He said though the task for the finance ministry gets difficult by the bill to convince and get approval of the legislature in financial matters yet there should be firm political will to accomplish the task and empower the legislature with financial powers for the overall benefit of the state. He said the bill also satisfies the demand of the Finance Commission, which has asked the states to provide for such a law. He said though some states are not in the favour of such a bill because finance ministry gets weakened by it yet this type of law would be beneficial for the Jammu and Kashmir State, he maintained.

Baig while replying to the amendments moved by Mir Saifullah and Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar said that the amendments are not technically viable and as such can not be made part of the Act.

Referring to the point raised by Leader of the Opposition Abdul Rahim Rather about the same nature of bill he has introduced and is pending consideration in the House, Baig said that he was not aware of such a bill. However, after bringing the new bill when he came across to the bill presented by the leader of opposition, he found the both were almost alike. However, he suggested to the leader of opposition that if he presses that the bill could be sent to Select Committee, and leader of opposition accepts to be the Chairman of that Committee instead of Finance Minister to get the bill through within shortest possible time to avoid further delay in having the legislation, he is ready to recommend for sending the bill to the Select Committee. On this point Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather said that he has already supported the bill and expressed his no objection for its passing in the House in today's session as there is urgent requirement of having such a law in the State.

Mr. Harshdev Singh also spoke on the bill and supported.

Later, the House passed the bill unanimously.

Jammu Muslims’ Haj quota seats diverted to Kashmir: Malik

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JAMMU, Aug 2: Jammu Division Hajis’ Aspirants Forum today voice serious concern over allocating lesser number of seats for Haj pilgrimage and from that quota too some seats have been shifted to Kashmir valley.

Addressing media persons, Shaq Mohd Malik, chairman of the forum, alleged that while Central Haj Committee had earmarked 1323 seats for Jammu division but the State Haj Committee and the Minister for Haj and Auqaf allotted only 976 seats to Jammu region through draw of lots.

Quoting facts and figures, he said that against 1290 applicants for Haj pilgrimage, only 976 seats were available in Jammu division. Over and above this the vacant seats from Kathua and Poonch districts have been diverted to the Valley instead of accommodating the Haj aspirant from the Jammu region.

This is sheer discrimination with the Muslims of Jammu region by the authorities. Moreover, the forum found fault with the lottery system also.

It was also demanded that the Haj pilgrims from Jammu region should be sent directly to Delhi instead of routing them through Srinagar. Flights for Jammu Muslims Haj pilgrims should start from Jammu for the convenience of the pilgrims.

The forum also made a plea for better arrangments for the Haj pilgrimage.

Mr Shah Mohammad, Haji Vali Mohd, Hussain Baksh were present in the press conference.

The chairman informed, in reply to a question, that representations has already been made to the Chief Minister, Minister for Haj and Auqaf, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.

Cultural Academy organises Dogri poetic symposium

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JAMMU, Aug 2: A Dogri poetic symposium, organised by Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, was held here today. Renowned Dogri poets participated in it and recited their poetry.

The poets made presentation of their compositions which were highly appreciated by those present in the Dogri Kavi sammelan which was presided over by N D Jamwal.

Among those who recited their poetry were Daya Ram Daya, Dr Anil Sharma, Ramesh Rahi, Rattan Doshi, Ayodya Gamkhar, Dr Nirmal Vinod, Yash Pal Yash, Harish Kuila, Dr Shiv Dev Singh, Vidya Sagar, Narinder Singh Chib, Purdamun Singh Jindrahia, Sunil Sharma, Chaman Panthi, Kanta Jamwal, Puran Singh Puran, Santosh Khajuria, Dhian Singh, Sudershan Raipuri, Bishen Singh Dardi, Randhir Singh Rahi, Gianeswar , Inderjit Kesar and Dr Jatendra Udhampuri.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Rafeeq Masoodi, Secretary, Academy of Art, Culture and Languages gave resume of various literary and cultural activities undertaken by the Academy in the State.

In his presidential address, N D Jamwal lauded the wide-range poetic compositions displaying high creative faculties. He pleaded that the upcoming young poets from farflung areas must be encouraged by their participation in such events.

Municipal employees discuss demands with Commissioner

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JAMMU, Aug 2: Municipal Employees Federation has urged upon the Jammu Municipal Corporation authorities to redress the demands of the employees including security cover to enforcement staff and conduct of DPC of all wings here today.

A deputation of the Federation led by Paras Ram Poonchi which met the Commissioner and Joint Commissioner JMC here today, discussed the pending demands of the Municipal employees. He was accompanied by other leaders of the Federation including Lal Gill, Anil Kashyap, George Burrat, Gulab Din, Gulzar Massih Issac Bhatti, Jarnail Khokhar and Ranjit Singh.

They demanded a full security cover to the Enforcement staff in view of the increasing attacks on them during anti-encroachment operations in city, filling up of 1054 vacant posts of the Safai Karamcharis, promotion of senior most driver as Yard Transport Inspectors, transfer of Chief Transport Officer, suspension of services of NGOs engaged by Health wing, holding DPC of all wings, release of pay arrears in favour of regularised Safai Karamcharis and provide rain coats and uniforms to the field staff.

The Federation members stressed the need to re-organise the JMC as per the Municipal Act and make it fully functional by creating posts of six Jt Commissioners.

Expedite work on mega Jammu projects: AJHLA

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JAMMU, Aug 2: All Jammu Hotel & Lodges Association has urged upon the State Government to expedite the work on the mega Jammu projects like heritage centre at Mubarik Mandi, ropeway project from Bagh-e-Bahu to Mubarik Mandi and Amarnath Yatri Bhawan in Jammu city.

In a meeting of the Association held here today under the chairmanship of Inderjeet Khajuria, president of the Association, the members while hailing the announcement made by the Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig, incharge Tourism regarding launch of four mega projects in Jammu including construction of a golf course on the bank of river Tawi.

Mr Khajuria while speaking in the meeting urged upon the Government to expedite the work on all these projects so that they are completed before the functioning of train up to Katra Mata Vaishnodevi. He said with the rail line extended up to Katra, Jammu city is feared to lose its importance as base camp of Vaishnodevi pilgrimage and as a result the adverse affect will be on the business in Jammu city. Therefore, the city is needed to be made an independent tourism destination by fully exploiting its tourism and pilgrimage potential, he maintained.

While commenting on the Mubarik Mandi complex, Mr Khajuria suggested installation of statues of all the Dogra rulers and other heroes in the complex, shifting back the Dogra museum from Srinagar to Jammu and developing a gallery in the Mubarik Mandi where ancient Dogra dresses and weapons etc. should be on display. He demanded that ropeway project be extended up to Mahamaya temple and emphasis be laid on creation of artificial lake over river Tawi.

Prominent among those present in the meeting include, Pawan Gupta- general secretary, Ajay Gupta- senior vice president, H S Manhas- jr vice president, Sunil Suri- secretary, Bikram Singh- publicity secy and Baldev- treasurer.

Kashmir's 600 yr old copper work
requires preservation: Jora

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SRINAGAR, Aug 2 : Minister for Industries Nawang Rigzin Jora highlighting the importance of preservation of handmade Kashmiri Copper Work told Legislative Assembly today that the craft is 600 years old brought to Kashmir from Iran and presently more than 8000 artisan families are dependent on this craft.

Explaining the reasons and objects of the bill he introduced in the Assembly (L. A. Bill No. 9) providing for safeguarding manufacturing of specified copper utensils by hand to protect the craft from extinction, Mr. Jora said that the aim of the bill is to strengthen the handmade copper activity and ensure that it grows and provides remunerative returns to the artisan families who are engaged in the craft.

Saying that Kashmir is known for various handicrafts and copper work is one of it, he said that by the growth of machine-made copper utensils the hand made copper activity is at the brink of extinction as such steps are required to save this novelty of Kashmir.

He said the bill provides for banning the machine manufacture of 23 specified copper utensils which are used in Kashmir valley and have great export potential. He said the bill also provides for ban on sale and production of these specified items if manufactured on machine.

Mr. Jora said this would provide necessary succour to the artisans attached with this craft and ensure livelihood to large number of workers and artisans.

He accepted two amendments suggested by Mir Saifullah to be incorporated in the bill.

Earlier, Ali Mohammad Sagar, M. Y. Tarigami, Mubarak Gul, Mir Saifullah, Dr. Mehboob Beg and Ajay Sadhotra spoke on the bill and appreciated its introduction and gave various suggestions with regard to the bill.

Later, the House passed bill with the amendments proposed by Mir Saifullah.

Gandhi Nagar Hospital staff found absent

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JAMMU, Aug 2 : Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Jammu, Saurabh Bhagat today visited various offices and institutions of tehsil Jammu to inspect the attendance of the employees.

While inspecting the attendance register of Government High School Gandhi Nagar, one teacher was found on duty without any formal orders. He warned the headmaster not to mark duty of any official/ officer in future without formal orders. He also inspected Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar and found number of doctors and lab technicians unauthorizedly absent from duty.

The ADDC also inspected Government Boys Higher Secondary Gandhi Nagar, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Deputy Excise Commissioner Accounts and Executive offices. In the office of Deputy Excise Commissioner (Distillelries), two guards were found unauthorizedly absent from duty.

The ADDC directed all the heads of offices and institutions to maintain punctuality in future, adding that action under rules would be initiated against delinquent officials.

PHE employees take out rally in Udhampur

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UDHAMPUR, Aug 2: The PHE employees of district Udhampur under the banner of Water Works (PHE) Employees Association, took out a victory rally here today.

The rally was organised to extend gratitude to the Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Dy Chief Minister, Muzaffar Hussain Baig and Minister Incharge PHE and Flood Control, Qazi Mohd Afzal for the redressal of long pending demands of the PHE employees. A large number of PHE workers from all the blocks of the district including Ramnagar, Basantgarh, Majalta, Chenani, Katra and Reasi participated in the programme.

The rally commenced from PHE complex Udhampur and passed through main markets of the town. At Indira Chowk, several Association leaders including Som Nath, district president of the Association addressed the rally. He said that Chief Minister has removed the discrimination with the Jammu region employees of the PHE by way of enhancing of consolidated salary of Rs 500 to Rs 2100 per month. With this, nearly 15,000 families will get relief. He further said that decision regarding engagement of ITI trained people in PHE is good step taken by the government.

Others who spoke on the occasion include-Baldev Singh, Shiv Lal Pathania, Jagdish Magotra, Rattan Singh, Subash Chander and Kuldip Singh.

 95 murder cases await judicial disposition: CM

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SRINAGAR, Aug 2 : Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad today informed the Legislative Council that 95 murder cases have been registered in Kashmir valley from 2001 to 2006 which await judicial disposition in various courts of law. He said these cases include 37 in Srinagar, eight in Anantnag, 20 in Baramulla, four in Budgam and a few in Handawara. He said it was astonishing to see that 10 murder cases have been registered in Leh where normally crime rate was considered to be very minimal.

Mr. Azad was replying to supplementaries to a question by Ghulam Rasool Kar in the Legislative Council today.

Replying the main question, Mr. Azad said that to curb social crimes like theft, burglary, abduction, immoral incidents and arson etc. regular patrolling/checking/ frisking/nakas and watch on bad characters and other measures are being taken by the state police at Police Station level.

The Chief Minister while replying a question by Nizam-ud-Din said that 50 persons from Bandipora tehsil have been taken into custody for interrogation in militancy related cases from January 2006 upto 30.06.2006.

He said 20 persons have been detained under J&K PSA from January 2006 upto July this year and 17 persons have been challaned and 13 persons are under investigation. He said family members of seven detenues represented for release/shifting of their wards which are under process with the concerned agencies. He said steps would be initiated to expedite the investigation and set free the innocents.

In reply to question by Prof. Bhim Singh, the CM told Legislative Council that irrespective of the recommendations from the centre, all such persons having threat perceptions will be provided security by the Government which include safe accommodation, security and personal guards and vehicles wherever necessary. Mr. Azad said that some people have made security cover as a status symbol and not as a genuine need.

In reply to another question he dispelled the contention of opposition that security cover is not being provided to their members, Chief Minister said that 666 persons have been provided security cover, 548 vehicles provided to protected persons and 430 persons have been provided hotel accommodation giving party-wise details he said that opposition received the maximum security cover.

Replying to a question by Arvinder Singh, the Chief Minister said that Government will ensure that all un-claimed vehicles presently in the custody of various police stations are dumped at one place after which a mechanism will be evolved to dispose off these vehicles. He said out of 18794 vehicles impounded in the state, 15434 vehicles have been challaned, 10021 operators convicted and 4863 cases are subjudice. He added that 18009 vehicles have been handed over to their owners whereas 779 vehicles are still lying in police stations.

Replying supplementaries on a question, Chief Minister said that it is the primary duty of the government to ensure that Human Rights don't get violated from any quarter including the security forces but he lamented that though people raise the voice against the security forces when they violate human rights advertantly or in-advertantly but remain mum when militants who have lynched about 20000 people in the state Committee human rights violations. He said government is determined to take cognizance of any violation committed by security forces.

Replying to the main question, Chief Minister said number of human rights violations have shown decline during last two years.

Giving year-wise details about Human Rights Violation incidents, the Chief Minister said that in 2004 there were nine custodial deaths, three custodial disappearances and 31 rape and molestation cases, where as in 2006 upto July two custodial killings, one custodial disappearence and two rape cases have been reported.

Replying another question raised by Ali Mohammad Sofi, the CM said that two more battalions of police would be created within six months which would supplement the efforts of existing police forces to check the increasing incidents of burglary and theft in the valley.

He informed the House that 91 theft and burglary cases have been registered in various police stations during the current year of which 29 cases have been challaned in the courts of law and 55 cases are under investigation. No case of arson has been reported in Channapora, Peerbagh, Rengrete, Chattabal, Bemina, Rawalpora and Sanat Nagar.

He said a team of professional police officers/officials are constituted in every police station (Anti-Burglary Squad) under the close supervision of senior officers to recover the stolen property. The working of SHOs and the teams are being closely watched and monitored by superior officers/concerned district SSPs.

Khawatain-e-Islam holds anti-US, anti-Israel protest

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JAMMU, Aug 2: To lodge protest against killing of innocent Muslims in Lebanon by Israel, with the connivance of United States of America, Khawatain-e- Islam, an organisation of Muslim females, today took out a procession in the city. Large number of females participated in the protest demonstration.

The procession started from Bantalab and passed through different areas before culminating at Gujjar Nagar where it was turned into a rally.Shouting slogans against atrocities committed by the Isreal on innocent people of Lebanon, processionists urged international bodies to intervene and save the humanity. They also shouted pro-Islam and anti-US and anti-Isreal slogans.

Addressing the rally, Sayed Tasleema Bukhari termed US president George W Bush as biggest terrorist of the world. She said that attack on Lebanon by the Isreal was an glaring example of terrorism. She urged international community to untidily face terrorism of US as according to her, US has become a threat to the humanity.

She said that it was hightime for the world community to rise against attitude of US and its allies.

KPs too can visit PoK on permit basis: RC

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JAMMU, Aug 2: The Kashmiri Pandits will also be allowed to visit Mata Sharda Devi Temple in Pak occupied Kashmir (PoK) on similar lines which have been adopted for the people of Jammu and Kashmir who are visiting their relatives in PoK.

This was stated by Relief Commissioner, Migrants Mohidner Singh in a letter issued here today. The Copy of letter which was also addressed to All Parties Migrants Coordination Committee ,(APMCC) Jammu makes it clear that the Pandits intending to visit the temple will also be allowed on a permit issued by appropriate authority as is done for other people of the State.

It may be recalled that earlier the Organization had asked the Pandits aspiring to visit the Sharda temple that the passport holders should approach the embassy of concerned country. This had hurt the sentiments of the Pandits and APMCC had expressed its grave resentment against it.

Centre sanctions Rs 2000 cr for rural water supply: Baig

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SRINAGAR, Aug 2: Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig told Legislative Assembly today that Rs. 2000 crore have been sanctioned by the Central Government under Bharat Nirman Programme to cover all uncovered villages of the State under PHE schemes. He said the work has to be completed by the end of 2009 and steps are already initiated to accomplish the task within the time frame.

Mr. Baig was replying to the supplementaries asked by various members with regard to the supply of drinking water in Legislative Assembly during question hour today.

Sharing the concern of the members with regard to the provision of safe drinking water, he said though lot of work has been done in this direction during the last about four years, yet vigorous steps are required to provide protected drinking water to the people in the villages and towns. He suggested that the members should be given time in the House to ventilate their views with regard to the drinking water facilities. On this, Speaker Mr. Tara Chand gave ruling in the House that after today's listed business members would be allowed to speak on the subject.

Replying the main question by Faqir Nath, Minister for PHE and Irrigation Qazi Mohammad Afzal said that there are 171 habitations in Chenani-Ghordi constituency out of which 57 habitations are fully covered, 76 are partially covered and remaining 38 habitations are not covered so far.

He said that an amount of Rs. 258.19 lakh has been approved for implementation of various drinking water supply schemes under various programmes in Chenani-Ghordi constitutency during 2006-07. However, an Action Plan has been prepared for covering all NC/PC habitiations under Bharat Nirman Programme by 2008-09.

He said that there are presently four irrigation schemes namely LIS Alamgang, LIS Wachi, LIS Aglar Chirat and LIS Awneera and are presently under execution. Besides, modernization of Zainapora Canal under AIBP stands cleared under 4th T.A.C and stands submitted for an estimated cost of Rs. 495 lakhs to Central Water Commission for availing loan assistance.

In reply to a question by Sajjad Ahmad Kichloo, the Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control said that an amount or Rs. 82.79 lakh has been spent in Kishtwar constituency during last two years for execution of various works under I&FC Sectors.

He said an amount of Rs. 402.83 lakh were allocated both under I&FC Sectors for various constituencies of district Doda during last three years against which Rs. 386.18 lakh have been utilized upto 3/2006.

He said the project report of LIS Bhanderkote has been framed at an estimated cost of Rs. 109 crore and as per preliminary examination, the scheme is not technically and economically viable due to cost benefit ratio (CBR) including cost of Electro-Mechanical.

Replying the supplementaries, Mr. Qazi told the MLA that early step would be taken to look into the demand of the MLA with regard to the enhancement of irrigation and flood control facilities in the Doda district especially in flood prone areas. He suggested the member to discuss the details with the Minister at a meeting where officers would also be called to participate.

Govt tables bill on liquor trade

SRINAGAR, Aug 2: The Government today tabled a bill in the Assembly seeking amendment of the Excise Act to authorise it to make rules for better regulation of the liquor trade in the State.

The bill to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Excise Act of 1958 was introduced by Deputy Chief Minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig, who said the Government wanted to fix the maximum retail price for all categories of liquor for improved regulation of the trade.

The original act needs to be amended to authorise the Government to make new rules for fixation of prices, Baig said in the statement of objects and reasons of the bill.

Baig said the act authorises the Government to make rules for fixing the maximum or minimum price above or below which liquor or opium shall not be sold.

A need was felt to fix the maximum price of liquor to curb profiteering by retailers and to protect the interests of consumers and also revenue, Baig said.

The Jammu and Kashmir Liquor, Licence and Sales Rules of 1984 were amended and the prices for cheap brands of liquor were fixed during the current year. The retailer licensees resented this move and one of them even challenged the Government’s powers to fix prices. The petition, however, was dismissed. (PTI)

Politician among 5 arrested under Gambling Act

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JAMMU, Aug 2: A politician was among five persons arrested by police under Gambling Act today.

Police spokesman said that Samba Police this afternoon received an information about the gambling activities behind main bus stand.

Subsequently, a police team headed by Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Abrar Choudhary under the direct supervision of SSP Border Rajinder Gupta conducted a raid and arrested five gamblers including a politician. From their possession, police recovered Rs 3000.

They have been identified as local unit president of a national party Anil Singh Sambyal, son of Raghu Nandan Singh of Thalora Mandi, Subash Singh, son of Kesar Singh of Sungwali Mandi, Sunil Singh, son of Suraj Singh of Sungwali Mandi, Ajab Singh, son of Narinder Singh of Kotli Mandi and Pankaj Singh, son of Goverdhan Singh of Kaley Mandi.

They have been booked under 13 Gambling Act.

The spokesman said that Samba Sub-Division Police has launched special drive against the absconders, gamblers and drug-peddlers and deputed police personnel in mufti to arrest them.

Police-public meeting organised at Doda

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DODA, Aug 2: A police-public meeting was organised here today wherein transporters, members of Beopar Mandal and prominent citizens of the town participated.

In the meeting, problems relating to general and social crimes were highlighted by the participants. They said that driving licenses are being issued to the minors without any test. They also complaint of overloading in the passenger vehicles.

People also complaint of eve-teasing of the girls and womenfolk and illegal sale of liquor and other drugs in the town.

SSP Doda Manohar Singh gave patient hearing to the participants and assured them that necessary steps will be taken to curb social evils. He also assured that matters relating to other departments will be communicated to them for necessary action.

He informed the participants that Police has launched a drive to check illegal sale of the liquor and drugs and black-marketing of essential commodities.

Mr Singh assured to conduct surprise checkings in the town particularly around the girls schools and colleges to check the menace of eve-teasing.

INTUC organises rally at Kishtwar

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KISHTWAR, Aug 2: A rally was organised at Kishtwar by Indian National Trade Union Congress in which employees of PHE, NHPC, ReTs/EVs and others participated.

According to a press release, meeting demanded regularisation of contractual workers of NHPC who have served for the last 14 years, adjustment of local NHPC employees within the State, regularisation of ReTs and SSA teachers be upgraded as ReTs etc.

Meeting hailed decision of Chief Minister, Ghulam Nabi Azad to enhance daily rates of HR workers upto Rs 70 per day, absorption of ITI unemployed youth in various sectors, absorption of land owners whose land have been acquired by PHE for construction of water reservoirs.

Bashir Ahmed Bagwan, Pardeep Singh Parihar, Suresh Sharma, Aziz Mohammed, Vinod Parihar, Raman Shan, Ranak Singh, Mohammed Iqbal Shah, Rafiq Ahmed Dulwal, Rakesh Aryan and others addressed the meeting.