Crores of rupees on name of Dal development swindled

accusive the Coalition Government of being knee-deep concerned in corruption, BJYM national president and MP from Himachal Pradesh Anurag Thakur nowadays aforementioned that 2 alliance partners National Conference (NC) and Congress ar hand in glove thus far as rising corruption in J&K worries.

Addressing a mammoth rally of BJYM activists here nowadays, he aforementioned the crores of rupees ar swindled on the name of dkl Development Project within the State and there's no answerability for constant.

The Centre Government that is itself concerned in many scams is unable to examine the corrupt practices within the State and obtain correct account of the funds free by it for dkl Development or different welfare schemes within the State, he said.

Turning towards the defense land scam close to Srinagar airfield he command the govt. answerable for constant and demanded a CBI probe into it.

Mr Thakur, whereas listing the scams and corruptions within the State, aforementioned no action was taken in J&K Cricket Association scam thus far and also the culprits haven't been reprimanded. Likewise the killers of the NC activist at Chief Minister's residence additionally go cannonball along free. If will be} the State of affairs within the state however a standard man can obtain justice underneath this political dispensation he asked?

The BJYM leader asked the individuals to throw this corrupt Government get into next Assembly poll and strengthen BJP.

Terming the recent report of Central interlocutors on J&K as rubbish he aforementioned they unnoticed the nationalist individuals within the State and gave preference to opposing national voices. thus however this report are often acceptable to the individuals, he added.

Reiterating the BJP's stand on Coal Gate scam he aforementioned the Party can stick with its stand and can not enable the Parliament to operate until the PM resigns and guilty ar reprimanded underneath law of the land.

Mr Thakur aforementioned many scams have surfaced throughout the UPA rule and this Government isn't fazed for constant.

Earlier on his arrival at Jammu airfield he told reporters that Prem Kumar Dhumal are the Chief Minister candidate of BJP throughout 2014 elections in Himachal Pradesh.

"Mr Dhumal can stay BJP's 1st selection for CM candidate from HP'' he another.

He aforementioned mister Dhumal has given an honest governance and development throughout his tenure in Himachal Pradesh and little question he can stay the primary selection in next Assembly elections'' he aforementioned.

However on Coal Gate, he aforementioned from 1st day, BJP has exposed the scam, however Congress wasn't able to settle for the blame.

"With CBI raids on Congress leaders and their relatives' residences, the items became quite transparent'', he added.

Mr Thakur aforementioned BJP is firm on its stand of seeking resignation of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on coal scam.

The rally was organized by BJYM district unit Kathua and it absolutely was addressed  among others by BJP State president, Shamsher Singh Manhas, BJP Legislative Party leader, Jugal Kishore Sharma, BJP, general secretary, Sabbatum Sharma (CA), BJYM, State president, Munish Sharma and its district president Gopal Mahajan.

Union Minister reviews Dal conservation work

The Union Minister of State for Urban Development, Dr. Saugata Roy today conducted an extensive tour of the Dal Lake and also visited golden Lake Dole Demb area to review the ongoing works.

The Union Minister was briefed about the progress achieved on the conversation measures like Sewerage Treatment, laying of trunk, lateral/secondary sewer network, working of existing STPs and progress in respect of new STPs coming up at Brari Numbal and Nallah Amir Khan.

Dr. Roy was also briefed about the progress achieved in catchment area development, cleaning of inlet and outlet channels as well as opening of blocked channels and restoration of springs.

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Amir Khan bowled over by Kashmir beauty

Bollywood mega star Aamir Khan was bowled over by the beauty of Kashmir on his recent visit to the valley.

Aamir was in Srinagar after more than a decade and was so impressed with the breathtaking beauty of the valley that he hopes filmmakers return here "like the good old times".

Aamir Khan arrived in Kashmir on Wednesday and visited the famous floating vegetable gardens in Dal Lake.

“I have come to Kashmir after more than 10 years. Last time I came here to shoot 'Mann' (1999). The place is wonderful, the people are nice and hospitable,” Aamir told reporters during his visit to the Dal Lake.

“I hope Bollywood starts shooting films here like the good old times. My uncle (filmmaker Nasir Husain) used to shoot his films in Kashmir,” he added.

Some parts of his super duper hit 3 Idiots were filmed in Ladakh region of the state, but he couldn't come to the valley then.

“We went directly to Leh to shoot 3 Idiots and I did not get an opportunity to visit the valley that time,” said the 46-year-old.

Aamir said he is on a pleasure trip here, but his visit to the floating vegetable gardens, a private school and a riverside location in north Kashmir indicated that could be on a recce for his new film.Sources also said that Aamir had shot an ad film for Incredible India Wednesday.

Aamir Khan in Srinagar

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan today concluded his two-day visit to Kashmir valley where he was scouting for possible locations for his untitled film.

The 46-year-old actor, who arrived here yesterday, went to Kangan in central Kashmir Ganderbal district and took a Shikara ride in the famous Dal Lake in the heart of the city, sources close to him said.

Aamir last shot in Kashmir for romantic drama ‘Mann’ in 1998. He is looking for locations for his next venture.

The actor is also likely to visit the valley again to shoot for ‘Incredible India’ advertisement campaign commissioned by Union Tourism Ministry, the sources said.

Aamir said he was happy “to be back in the beautiful valley after a gap of 10 years.”

Centre clears 356 cr for Dal Lake

In a significant development, the Union Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister approved rehabilitation package for the Dal dwellers worth ` 356 crore, today. It is pertinent to mention here that the commitment for this package was made by the Prime Minister during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir last year.

The Housing and Urban Development Department which administers Lakes and Waterways Development Authority, had taken up with Union Ministry of Environment and Forests the project for funding the compensation to be paid to the Dal dwellers for acquisition of their land and structures within the Dal lake. The project has now been cleared after its techno-financial justification.

The Deputy Chief Minister and Minister incharge of the Housing and Urban Development Department Tara Chand, who is in New Delhi and was pursuing sanctioning of this amount since it was taken up with the Union has expressed his gratitude towards the Union Cabinet in general and Prime Minister in particular. It would not have been possible to take developmental initiatives in the State without the support of the Centre, for which the State was indebted to UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi also, he said in a statement.

The Deputy Chief Minister also thanked Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, who has always been espousing and pursuing such issues of the people of the State in New Delhi.

Dal Lake other water bodies freeze

Summer capital Srinagar recordded coldest night of the winter after the minimum temperature dropped to minus 5.5 degree Celsius this morning while fresh snowfall resulted in freezing of parts of the world famous Dal lake, other water bodies and water taps.

However, world famous ski resort of Gulmarg was coldest in the Kashmir valley after the minimum temperature dropped to minus 16.5 degree.

Srinagar, recorded the coldest night of the season after the minimum temperature dropped to minus 5.5 degree, breaking the previous record of minus 4.9 degree on January 1.

This was more than four notches below than yesterday’s minus 1.0.

Major parts of the world famous Dal Lake were frozen, attracting large number of people, including tourists who were seen taking photographs.

The entire Dal was frozen in 60’s when a jeep crossed from one end to another end on it.

However, in 1986, the lake water was again frozen on which youths played cricket and ice hockey. Besides, tourists took photographs in the middle of the lake.

Official sources said several other water bodies were also frozen due to cold.

People in many areas complained about water shortage as the water taps were also frozen. Due to non-availability of electricity, water could not be lifted to filtration plants and water tanks.

Roof tops, tree tops and electric polls were covered with snow.

A number of people were injured after falling on slippery roads in the city.

Famed ski resort of Gulmarg, which experienced more than five feet of snowfall, also recorded coldest night of the season when the minimum temperature dropped to minus 16.5 degree this morning. Earlier, the highest was minus 12.0 degree recorded on December 23.

However, hundreds of tourists from different parts of the country and abroad were enjoying the snow despite severe cold.

Qazigund, gateway of Kashmir valley on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, which remained closed for the past three days, also recorded coldest minimum temperature of the winter sofar after the temperature dropped to minus 8.4 degree breaking the previous minus 5.6 recorded on December 26.

Kokernag in south Kashmir and Kupwara in north Kashmir also recorded coldest night after the minimum dropped to minus 6.3 and minus 5.6 degree respectively.

However, famed health resort of Pahalgam, base camp of holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas recorded minus 6.0 degree against yesterday’s minus 4.0 degree.

However, the coldest in the tourist resort during this winter was minus 8.8 degree recorded on December 25, last year.

A Met department spokesman said details about temperature in Leh and Kargil of Ladakh region was not available.