Precious Kashmir News
Srinagar, Nov 10: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association on Tuesday deferred its election after Government of J&K UT asked the group to clear stand on Kashmir as “a disputed part between India and Pakistan or an integral part of the country”.
The Bar Association has decided to defer its election process however no new date has been fixed yet.
“We deliberated upon the notice of Government and a unanimous decision came to fore for deferment of elections”, Advocate Mudasir said adding “No new date for the polls have been fixed yet”.
Notably the Bar Association was all set to conduct its election today, however the polls have been deferred till unmentioned date after District Magistrate Srinagar on Monday asked the body to clear its stand on Kashmir.
“Yesterday a notice from District Magistrate Srinagar was served to us wherein it was conveyed that election process within the Bar is not allowed till the body clear its stand on Kashmir as a disputed region between India and Pakistan or integral part of the country”, Advocate Mudasir said.
“You are required to explain your position on the subject, since it is not in the consonance with the Constitution of India, whereby J&K is an integral part of the country and not a dispute; and also in conflict with the advocate’s act 1961 which governs the subject vis-à-vis administrative legal points”, reads a notice issued to Bar Association by District Magistrate Srinagar. (KNS)
Bar Association defers election
AA (Panchayat) exams conclude smoothly in Kashmir
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Srinagar, Nov 10: The Service Selection Board Examination for recruitment of Accounts Assistant (Panchayat) Tuesday concluded smoothly across all the districts of Kashmir division.
On the occasion, the respective Deputy Commissioners visited the examination centres set up in their districts to take stock of facilities and arrangements put in place for smooth and transparent conduct of written examinations.
At Anantnag, under accelerated recruitment drive, SSB Examinations for Accounts Assistant (Panchayat) were conducted smoothly in 54 examination centres today here, for which elaborate arrangements were put in place by the district administration.
Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, KK Sidha visited various examination centre including GHSS Mattan, Alsarwat HSS, GDC Women, GDC Boys, Oxford Presentation, GHHS Khannabal and took stock of the arrangements put in place for the smooth and successful conduct of the exams. .
The DC enquired from the candidates about the facilities & arrangements made by the District Administration for ensuring smooth & transparent examinations. The candidates showed satisfaction over the arrangements.
The written examination for Accounts Assistant (Panchayat) by SSRB concluded smoothly at all 35 designated centers across Budgam.
It was given out that 10393 candidates were scheduled to appear in the exam and barring some absentees all the candidates ensured their appearance well in time at all centers.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal also inspected various examination centers setup within the district.
As many as 24 centers were set up within the district for 5000 students who had registered for appearing in the examination.
Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo inspected various JKSSB examination centres to take stock of various arrangements and ensure implementation of related COVID-19 SOPs and guidelines.
The DC visited exam centres established in Govt Degree College for Boys Baramulla, St Joseph Higher Secondary School and some other centres during which he was informed that about 12106 candidates out of 13856 candidates appeared in 54 examination centres in the district.
In order to ensure smooth conduct of Service Selection Board Examination for recruitment of Accounts Assistant (Panchayat), the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Anshul Garg today visited various examination centers in the district.
The DC was informed that 6730 candidates are appearing in the examination for which 34 examination Centers have been established in the district.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Owais Ahmad inspected various examination centres to take stock of the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Accounts Assistant (panchayat) examination in the district.
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board had established 17 examination centres in the district and about 4922 candidates appeared in the said examination.
As many as 8106 candidates appeared in the exams at 27 centers in Kulgam district.
ACB produces charge-sheet against SI Excise & Taxation department
Srinagar, Nov 10: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) has produced chargesheet against the then Sub Inspector (SI) of Excise and Taxation Department, a ACB spokesman said Tuesday evening.
He said ACB produced chargesheet against Naseer Ahmad, the then Sub Inspector Excise and Taxation Department posted at Toll post Lower Munda Anantnag and other oficial in excess toll charging case
He said the charge sheet in Case FIR No 55/2015 P/S VOK (now ACB), under section 5(1) d r/w 5(2) PC Act. Svt. 2006, 120–B, 420 /RPC against Naseer, the then sub inspector and Manzoor Ahmad, the then Excise Guard, Excise and Taxation Department toll post Lower Munda Anantnag in the Court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Anantnag.
The case was registered by ACB on the allegations that officers/ officials of tool post lower munda were looting innocent drivers by abuse of their official position and charging Rs 1500 to Rs 3000 per truckload as toll charges.
A surprise check was conducted on 21.01.2015 by the ACB team in presence of magistrate and during the check of a particular shift manned by the accused officials, excess cash of thousands of rupees was found which was collected from the passing trucks in excess of the permissible amount of Rs 600 per vehicle under rules.
Both the accused persons were presented before the court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Anantnag for further legal action.
Further trial of the case will proceed in due course ,he said.
Woman killed, 20 injured in Jammu accident
Jammu, Nov 10: A woman was killed and 20 others were injured when a bus ferrying members of a marriage party collided with mini bus in Bishnah area here on city outskirts.
Police said that late on Monday night a bus carrying members of a marriage party on way from Jakh to Nandpur, collided with a mini bus when reached near village Majua Uttami, Bishnah.
“The driver lost control on the speed and it met with an accident,” police said.
They said one one woman identified as Trapita Devi,40, wife of Mohan Lal of Jinder Khurd, Bishnah died on the spot and 20 persons suffered injuries.
The injured persons were hospitalised while the police have taken the cognizance.
Traffic Police launches special drive to curb traffic violations
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Srinagar, Nov 10: The Traffic Police City Tuesday launched a special drive against traffic violators to curb traffic violations in Srinagar.
It was given out that Traffic accidents take a huge toll on human life and India contributes 23 percent of the world fatalities (two lakh ninety nine thousand), which mostly are due to traffic rule violations
The department has also launched in parallel a month long awareness programme for general awareness of the citizens in collaboration with Kashmir Road Safety Foundation and God’s Lap NGO organized an on-road traffic awareness programme on the hazardous use of HID (High-intensity discharge lamp) and importance of HSRP (High Security Registration Plate).
During the awareness programme the motorists were made aware how HID lights are being the main cause of traffic accidents during night hours.
Similarly, the motorists were also made aware about the advantages of HSRP, which come with non-removable snap-on locks and are difficult to replace, helps authorities to identify the stolen vehicle with centralized database along with 10 digits Pin and also has a uniform pattern of registration number plate therefore addressing the issue of ‘incomprehensible’ vehicle registration plates.
The Traffic Police City Srinagar has requested the motorists to follow traffic rules and save lives.
Arnab moves SC for bail in abetment to suicide case
New Delhi, Nov 10: Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking interim bail in the 2018 case of alleged abetment to suicide of an interior designer.
The Bombay High Court on Monday refused to grant interim bail to Goswami and two others in the case and had asked them to move to the local court for the relief.
Goswami and the two others were arrested by Alibaug police in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on November 4 in connection with the suicide of architect-interior designer Anvay Naik and his mother in 2018 over alleged non-payment of dues by companies of the accused.
Besides the state government, the journalist has made station house officers of the Alibaug police station and Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh as parties to his appeal in the top court.
The hearing on Goswami’s bail plea is scheduled to be heard in the trial court also during the day.
Admin forms committee for rent fixation in Srinagar
Rooms hired by students to have standard rent; timely redressal of complaints
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Srinagar, Nov 10: District Magistrate, Srinagar has constituted a committee for fixation of rent of rooms hired by students in city. The inter-departmental committee has been entrusted to finish the task within a period of 15 days.
Meanwhile directions have been issued to concerned authorities to ensure that students do not face inconvenience on this account.
The committee constituted with Assistant Commissioner Revenue as convener is comprised of Superintending Engineer PWD, Superintending Engineer Hydraulic , Superintending Engineer Power, Chief Education Officer and Deputy Controller Legal Metrology. Deputy Commissioner as chairman of District Rent Assessment Committee has tasked the team to arrive at a uniform rate to be fixed based on different types of accommodations offered to students in Srinagar city.
The committee will workout per square feet rent in different locations and also take into account the standard expenses involved viz a viz power and water supply, or any other recurring tariff. Department of Legal Metrology has been asked to received the complaints in case of violation and initiate action wherever instances of overcharging are detected.
It is pertinent to mention here that a large number of students in various areas of city complained about overcharging of room rent and related issues. The district administration has accordingly initiated the process for a fair and transparent process to ensure standardisation of rent to be paid for hired properties.
Deputy Commissioner, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary directed the officers to obtain feedback from students as well as owners of such rented properties to the maximum extend possible for a fair assessment , working out tariff on account of services as well as rentals per unit area to arrive at standard rates which is indispensable to do away with the reported instances of arbitrary overcharging of rent reported in many cases.
Subsequent to the fixation of rates by the district aren’t Assessment Committee the district administration having appointed Legal Metrology as nodal department will receive complaints, related to violation, at the district call centre for redressal and necessary action.
Cousins from Baramulla cultivate home-grown lotus stems
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Pattan, Nov 10: For the first time, the cousin brothers from north Kashmir’s Baramulla district have cultivated world-famous Lotus Stem (Nadru) in the locality, which otherwise was only found in the lakes in Jammu and Kashmir.
The cousin brothers from Markipora area of Pattan in Baramulla, identified as Jalal-Ud-Din Dar (27) and Hilal Dar (32) have made the entire locality proud after cultivating the lotus stems (Nadru) in the locality, which is approximately 35 kilometres far from the famous Wular Lake.
The duo turned their barren land into a fascinating garden, which even compel the people to visit it. While talking to KNO, the duo said they have been trying to remain relevant and continue their forefathers business to preserve the tradition and skills.
The 27-year-old Jalaludin Dar said that he completed his masters in Political Science and came up with a fish farm at his native village. “After years, the sector changed his fate as the business proved fruitful,” he said, adding that he later started to sow lotus stems in his barren land and became the 1st villager to sow lotus stems in Baramulla district.
His cousin Hilal Ahmad, a matriculation pass out could barely continue his studies after passing class 10th due to the financial crunch. Belonging to the poor family, he began to work with his father to earn the livelihood.
The duo said five years ago, they started this unit to earn livelihood. In a message, they said the youth should try to be self-reliant and youth should focus on being more innovative and subsequently try with start-ups. They also appealed to youth to stay away from drugs.
The youth of their generation, especially those living in rural areas are getting new opportunities emerging in different fields, they said, adding that the dearth of appropriate training and proper formal education in these small towns has reasonably proven to escalate the unemployment. (KNO).
Profit, not profiteering
Last week, the administration in Kashmir fixed the retail price of mutton at Rs 480 per kilogram. Even as the revised rate is a hike of Rs 40 to the last government notified rate of 2016, the dealers continue to defy the orders. The mutton is sold at Rs 600 per kilogram and a forum claiming to be representing the traders have claimed that the price at which the mutton is sold is rational given the rates outsides. However, the government has stuck to the rates and considers the dealers as violators. The government has warned them against overcharging the customers and has been filing FIRs against them to make them fall in the line. On the other hand, the dealers continue to resent the move. In no uncertain terms, they have expressed their inability to sell the mutton at the price fixed by the government.
The consumers are certainly caught in the tussle of sorts and most people have no way to enforce what has been fixed even as they want mutton prices far lesser than what they are made to pay. There is no doubt that people would in all situations want the prices to come down given the fact that the lesser the prices better the deal. However, they would never want dealers to get an unfair deal.
The government while fixing the price stated that representatives of the dealers were consulted. Besides the technical team of the Sheep Husbandry department presented a realistic scenario of the production cost of the mutton industry as regards how much the retail rate should be even after ensuring the dealers get their due profit. After taking all these aspects into consideration, the new retail rate of mutton was fixed, the government maintains.
In the past people have witnessed that the dealers continue to sell the mutton at higher prices as against government fixed rate. It is important that the concerned authorities settle this matter once for all. There is no point having such situation repeating time and again. The issue is far from settled and needs to be settled amicably. The common consumer is left confused and he finally follows the forces of the market. There is a need for a long-lasting solution and even if needed, resettle the issue. If the government is so confident that the price set by it is rational, tough action should be taken against the dealers while ensuring that they get the due profit. In no case shall they be allowed to indulge in profiteering.
Maisuma residents protest ration shortage
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Srinagar, Nov 10: The inhabitants of Maisuma and adjoining localities in Srinagar city centre here on Tuesday staged protest against shortage of ration at the government depots for past several months.
Scores of aggrieved women of Maisuma assembled at Budshah Chowk and staged demonstrations against the Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution Department (C&PD). Later they marched towards Budshah Bridge and staged a sit-in there.
Due to the protest, vehicular movement was disrupted for some times on the route leading to the Civil secretariat.
“Authorities have failed to ensure regular supply of rice to the depots. Due to shortage of ration at the government depots we face immense problems,” the protestors said.
Police rushed to support and pacified the female protesters. They assured protesters that their grievances will be taken up with the concerned department. The protesters dispersed peacefully. (KNT)
