Govt has vindictive angle towards Pandits

Accusing the govt. of getting vindictive outlook towards displaced Kashmiri Pandits, Panun Cashmered Kashmir|geographical area|geographic area|geographical region|geographic region} (PK) nowadays warned Government of significant consequences if it doesn't amendment its angle towards the pathetic community leading an exiled life for last twenty three years.

Talking to reporters here nowadays, PK chairman, Dr Ajay Chrungoo at the side of its general secretary, Kuldeep Raina, President AKPSC, O N Trisal and Jagti representatives of PK, Chand Malaysia Militant Group Pandita and Sanjay Raina aforementioned this outlook manages the affairs of Jagti territorial division that has junction rectifier to gift crisis there.

Extending full support to the stress of relief holders, Dr Chrungoo demanded immediate sweetening of money relief to Rs fifteen,000 per month. this can be a simply demand and long due  within the light-weight of steep inflation that has taken place throughout recent years, he added.

He aforementioned the present money relief is insufficient to take care of a family entirely captivated with relief in these laborious days once even salaried category is unable to face the financial condition. what is more in recent years the economic poorness within the camps has solely exaggerated at the side of the govt. apathy and unfitness.

Dr Chrungoo aforementioned the indefinite fast by the residents of the Jagti camp for internally displaced Kashmiri Hindus could be a reason for concern for entire community and KPs ar solidly behind them at this hour, he added.

Dr Chrungoo aforementioned the PK has watched with dismay and shock the handling of camp affairs by authorities and Relief Organization appears to be operating as a political department of the authorities seeking the displaced individuals to substantiate the Government’s line on relief, come back and rehabilitation.

He whereas accusive the govt. of unleashing a reign of terror within the camps aforementioned in torturous heat of Summer water system in Jagti remained noncontinuous for over a period and also the Government did not restore constant tho' crores of Rupees are spent on the aforementioned theme. Likewise the electrical offer within the camps is worst within the State and also the disruption in water and power crisis is nearly driving the residents of Jagti camp to suicide, he added.

He wished to understand once CM himself declared that the govt. has Rs 1900 large integer arrears on account of electricity charges with individuals why the Jagti camp was singled out and power cut enforced  once Government is duty certain to give the ability to the displaced individuals freed from price.

Govt not serious to redress desires of displaced community

All India Kashmiri Pandit Conference (AIKPC) said that the govt. isn't serious to redress the short-term desires and necessities of the displaced community.

In a statement issued here by Hriday Nath Jatoo, president, AIKPC, said that even when 2 weeks not one commitment created by the Chief Minister to the Apex Committee has been fulfilled.

He said that CM within the meeting has declared that he can expedite the appointment of Kashmiri Pandit job aspirants, who are on the waiting list, increase the money help to the displaced Kashmiri Hindus and introduce the ordinance of the temple shrine bill.

He appealed all the leading KP organizations as well as Panun Kashmir to place their heads along and build a joint strategy on short term demands for mitigating the miseries of displaced Kashmiri Pandits.

AIKPC created a dedicated attractiveness to the complete Kashmiri Pandit community to chart out future course of action for settling in Kashmir with honour and dignity at an area where there are provided constitutional guarantees and safeguards.

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KPC highlights demands

Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) appealed Government of India to satisfy the reassurance of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, that within the due course of your time, Article 370 of Indian constitution can stand abrogated in total.In a statement issued here Kundan Kashmiri, KPC Chief, demanded resettlement of KPs and their rehabilitation at safer consolidated places in Kashmir valley, just one occasion compensation to over-aged KP youth, outlets in their localities likewise and enhancement of relief upto Rs one hundred twenty per day.He conjointly demanded passage of KPs' Temples and Shrine Bill, protection, promotion and development of spiritual places and allow to go to Sharda temple located at Muzaffarabad, POK, for Darshan.

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Abhinav Gupt cave facing threat

Abhinav Gupt cave located within the foothills of Bairam hillocks in Beerwah space of Budgam district is facing threat thanks to stone quarrying, says Vir Saraf, Convenor, Roots in Kashmir (RIK).

The cave contains a nice spiritual significance for Kashmiri Pandits as Abhinav Gupt is considered the best scholar of Kashmiri Shaivism, an ancient faculty of thought that Kashmir is known world over.

Vir Saraf told Excelsior that the Abhinav Gupt cave is sacred to Kashmiri Pandits. "Till 1947 AD Kashmiri Pandits used to travel to the doorway of the cave and perform their spiritual rituals per annum on the tenth day of full moon within the month of June. The cave is of nice worth of heritage. it's a part of the traditional historical civilisation," he added.

Stone quarrying is going down with impunity on North-West facet of this hill high that is supposedly the tail of the cave yet as on the jap facet of Bairam too.

However, officers said that the quarry is found some one hundred fifty feet far from the cave. they are saying that the quarrying goes on for past over sixty years and government is obtaining its royalty.

"It is claimed that some folks have tried to cruise the un-ending cave upto one km however came back when there was no finish to the cave. Abhinav Gupt was a thinker and a Bhairwa (seeker of Lord Shiva)," said Vir.

Talking to Excelsior, M. S Zahid, Deputy Director, Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums said that he would depute a team of the officers to the positioning.

"As of currently I even have not received any criticism. however since you've got raised this issue it'd be ensured that nothing illegal is being done. this is often an area of heritage importance and that we would depart no stone unturned in preserving this heritage image," said Zahid.

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Samprati felicitates Padamshri ML Kemu

Veteran theatre temperament and Padamshri M L Kemu was felicitated by Samprati a company of writers in exile here this afternoon.

The perform was chaired by former Chief Secretary and MLC, Vijay Bakaya whereas K K Bhat Regional Director IGNOU Jammu was the chief guest on the occasion.

The perform was attended by a galaxy of writers and students. The welcome address was browse by Samprati president, Prof P N Trisal. He, whereas lauding the role of Mr Kemu said his services within the field of art and culture particularly promotion of folklore of Kashmir can’t be forgotten.

A detailed paper on lifetime of Mr Kemu was browse by Dr R L Shant a acknowledge scholar. He said the contribution of Mr Kemu is innumerable and he's among terribly rare those who are conferred with Sangeet Natak Akademy, Sahitya Akademy and Padam Shri awards.

He said Mr Kemu is widely known for revival of Kashmiri folks lure Band Pather. Terming Mr Kemu a person all the way down to earth Dr Shant said, he doesn't wear his international recognition up to his sleeves.

K K Bhat said that Mr Kemu has created entire community to feel happy with him. Terming him a multifaceted temperament, he said Kemu is author, director, actor and producer and his works are recognized everywhere.

Terming Mr Kemu an internationally standing temperament, Mr Bakaya wished to grasp why his plays don't seem to be staged in J&K once they are being staged in alternative states. He announced funds from his CDF for staging his plays within the state and stressed that seminars be stayed Mr Kemu’s temperament and analysis papers browse on his works.

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Prof H L Misri browse the vote of thanks whereas the programme was compared by Dr Roshan Saraf general secretary, Samprati.

Officials meet HS on KPs demands

A high level official delegation from State Government led by Chief Secretary Madhav Lal held a meeting with Union Home Secretary R K Singh in New Delhi this evening to discuss the return and rehabilitation plan for Kashmiri migrants.

According to sources, various issues pertaining to displaced people from Valley were discussed in the meeting particularly the enhancement of compensation amount from Rs 7.50 lakh to Rs 20 lakh for the construction of house by each family on their return to Valley as has been recommended by State Government.

The meeting also discussed the enhancement of cash relief, which was being demanded by the displaced people from the Valley sources said, adding the decision in this regard will only be taken after a formal letter was sent by the State Government.

The other issues including issuance of state subject, other certificates and passports were also discussed in the meeting, sources said.

The meeting among others was attended by DGP Kuldeep Khoda, Commissioner Secretary Revenue and Relief, B A Runyal and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, R K Pandita.

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Relief holders continue dharna

The dharna launched by all Kashmiri migrant relief holders at Jagti township for enhancement of cash relief entered 27th day today.

The protestors are demanding enhancement of relief to Rs 120 per soul per day. Addressing the protestors the representatives of relief holders said that they were expecting the decision in this regard will be announced in the Apex Committee meeting itself but still it is hanging in balance despite the fact that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah himself understands that the relief given to migrants at present is inadequate. 

The relief holders however criticized those Apex Committee members who boycotted the meeting. They demanded that these members be disbanded from Apex Committee. 

The organizers have decided to continue the dharna till the ongoing agitation reaches logical conclusion. They said the Kashmiri migrants will have no objection if the economic status of each family is ascertained.

Meanwhile the hunger strike launched by relief holders also continued in front of Relief Commissioner’s Office today and protestors warned to continue the strike till the demand is met. They said the relief holders will not be satisfied by mere assurances and the Government should take concrete steps regarding enhancement of cash assistance as the people totally dependent on cash doles from Government are hard pressed in these tough times when prices of essential commodities have touched sky.

Addressing the protestors Sheela Handoo ex corporator assured them all help from her organization. She urged the Government not to test the patience of relief holders and take a decision regarding hike in the cash assistance at an earliest

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KP organizations oppose Pandit leaders meet with separatists

Representatives of various socio-religious organizations of displaced Pandits have taken serious exception to meeting of representatives of various KP organizations and individuals with leaders of separatist Hurriyat Conference in Valley recently and said that community had not given any mandate to any organization or individual to talk with separatists and Pak agents.

Talking to reporters here today, O N Chrungoo president All Kashmiri Pandit Solidarity Conference (AKPSC), M K Kaul a social activist, Raj Nath Raina, president Magam Bangil Sabha, P L Dhar president T RT Nagrota and Sheela Handoo ex corporator, said the community had not given any one mandate to talk to separatists on its behest.

"It is unfortunate that some community members and representatives of some organizations met hardliner Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani and its moderate faction leader Moulvi Omar Farooq seeking their support for return of the community to Valley'', said M K Kaul.

Moreover the leaders of these KP organizations who met Hurriyat did not disclose what they discussed with them inside and we apprehend that a hidden agenda on return of the community was discussed inside, he said, adding this was a game plan of some agencies to tarnish the image of the community.

"We will continue our fight against those forces who played with the cause of the community "said Sheela Handoo. She said that Apex Committee does not have proper representation of the community."

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KHC warns Govt against hidden agenda on return move

Kashmiri Hindu Conference (KHC) today warned the Government against its any hidden agenda on return move and said that it can’t hoodwink the community on the issue.

Addressing a meeting here today KHC chief, M L Thusoo, said mere enhancement of compensation for construction of house under PM’s package is not the only issue and the main issue is the political solution to the mass exodus problem.

Mr Thusoo said until and unless the primary issue is dealt with in a scientific approach the secondary issue is meaningless as the lasting stay of the community in the Valley with honour and dignity depends upon some remedial measures, which the Government is overlooking. The Government is diverting the attention from the main issue by liberal monitorial concessions, he added.

Convener, KPC, P L Koul Budgami, said the KPs may not choose to live in a geo-political set up which is woven in a particular theological matrix. Since the majority community of Valley does not prefer to live in co-existence with the minority hence only lip sympathy with the community will not work. The political solution to the KPs problems is the only option to the Pandits return to Valley, he added.

K L Ganjoo, A K Sadhu, M L Daftri and others also spoke on the occasion.

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Govt to bring Ordinance for protection of temples in Valley

The Government has decided to bring an Ordinance for Constitution of Board for management and protection of Hindu Shrines and Temples in Kashmir Valley.

This assurance was given by Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah during the meeting of Apex Committee on Migrants here today.

The meeting among others was attended by Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Raman Bhalla, MoS Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary, Madhav Lal, Principal Secretary Finance, Iqbal Khandey, Commissioner Secretary Revenue, B A Runyal, Divisional Commissioner, Dr Pawan Kotwal and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner, R K Pandita.

Official sources told Jk News that the Chief Minister announced in the Apex Committee meeting that an ordinance regarding the formation of Board for protection and management of Hindu shrines in the Valley will be brought in the next Cabinet meeting.

Omar also agreed to give two years age relaxation to those youth who had applied for job under PM's package in 2008 as the package was implemented in 2010. It was decided that the children born after migration will be taken for Kashmir darshan.

He also agreed in principle the demand regarding enhancement of cash relief and compensation for construction of houses in Valley. He informed the meeting that the issue has already been taken up with Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and Home Minister, P Chidambaram.

It was also decided that all other Apex level Committee that the members, who abstains from two consecutive meetings will be dismissed from the Apex Committee.

The CM told the Apex Committee that he would himself chair two meetings of the Committee in a year, one each in Jammu and Srinagar, to review the progress and implementation of the decisions taken by the Committee headed by Raman Bhalla.

The meeting lasted four hours and all the issues concerning the displaced people were discussed. The meeting was told that there will be no coercion in return of the migrants and no decision will be taken in haste in view of the past experience, which resulted in Vandhhama and Nadimarg incidents. Out of total 38 Apex Committee members 24 were present while 14 abstained.

The other issues raised by the Apex Committee members included construction of shopping complex at Jagti township for those traders of the community who had their small business establishments in erstwhile camps.

Bhalla described the meeting very fruitful and healthy. He also criticized those Apex Committee members, who boycotted the meeting.

The prominent among the Apex Committee members who attended the meeting included Vijay Bakaya, MLC, Khem Lata Wakhloo, H N Jatu, M L Kaul, Hira Lal Pandita, Sanjay Saraf, R K Bhat, Roshan Lal Raina, Bansi Lal Kaul, M K Yogi, Anil Dhar, Jatin Bhat, Din Mohammed Cheeta, Ashok Hangloo and A K Rajpuri.

Meanwhile, Kashmiri Pandit Sabha representatives including its president Prof A N Sadhu and vice president K K Khosa who are the members of Apex Committee also boycotted its meeting today in protest against the failure of Government to solve the burning issues of displaced Pandits.

A statement issued here by K P Sabha said the community leadership has been pressing hard for the enhancement of cash relief, passage of Shrines and Temples Bill, sincere and timely implementation of PM's package and adequate facilities at the Jagti township. But there has been no encouraging response from the Government, it added.

The statement said in the wake of high market inflation, the meager cash relief is grossly inadequate to enable the displaced families to make both ends meet. Lack of resources adversely affected the education of their children, caused malnutrition and resulted into poor health, threatening the poor growth of young ones. The suffering people are at dharna for last 24 days and the Government is not bothered about this and no attention has been paid so far, it added.

The statement said in spite of repeated pleading, meetings with ministers and Legislators, the Temples and Shrines Bill has not been passed so far resulting into desecration and encroachment of these places. Further, 6000 posts assured in PM's package have not been filled so far and the development work at Jagti township has been put on hold. Under these circumstances attending the meeting of Apex Committee by KP's representatives will be meaningless, the statement added.

The statement said let the Government seriously address to the prime concerns of the community so that the Apex Committee meeting can be held in a meaningful way.

It said for today's meeting no agenda had been circulated and it only showed the casual approach of the Government towards holding such meetings.

It may be recalled that ASKPC chief A N Vaishnavi its general secretary, HL Chatta, Camp leader P L Raina and JKVM senior leader, Dr R L Bhat had also boycotted the meeting. Besides AIKS chief Moti Kaul could not attend the meeting due to his pre-occupation while Congress leader Ashok Bhan also chose to stay away from it. APMCCC president Vinod Pandit had already submitted his resignation from Apex Committee for its non performance.

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Migrant Edu employees plea to authorities

Joint Migrant Education Employees Association has appealed the Education Department authorities not to transfer the displaced teachers on their promotion to Leh, Kargil and other far off places as these teacher were engaged to teach the higher classes due to lack of subject lecturers in migrant schools.

The meeting of the Association which was chaired by Bharat Bushan also made an appeal to chairman J&K Board of School Education, Rehari Jammu that examination papers of 12th class is being set by those persons whose kid are getting high percentage by going to private schools. By keeping this percentage in mind they set the papers for 12th class. The meeting demanded that the papers be set by keeping in mind the normal students who are studying in Government schools.

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JKVM representative to also boycott Apex Committee

Another Apex Committee member Dr R L Bhat has also decided to boycott tomorrow’s meeting. The decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Vichar Manch (JKVM) meeting here today. The meeting expressed dismay over the attitude of the Government regarding the pressing issues facing the exiled Community. It appealed Dr Bhat not to attend tomorrow’s meeting in view of some reservations.

The meeting said that the Apex Committee was formed with the agenda to practicalise the PM’ s package for return but the Government has acted with adhocism towards the issue. Scheduled to take place in morning the meeting has already gone through three changes of time and is now supposed to be held in the evening. This shows the casual attitude of the Government towards the community.

Moreover the Government is trying to treat the exile of KPs and their return as if it were the question of the quantum of relief and rehabilitation package. The JKVM accused the Government of downplaying the fact of ethnic cleansing of Kashmiri Hindus and behaving as if a natural calamity had befallen the KP community and the only thing to be decided was the amount of package. The Government was actually be maligning the community by harping on the seven lac and 20 lac bit while refusing to address the larger political question as to how the aborigines of Kashmir came to be exiled, the meeting said.

Dr Bhat said had the Government been sincere in implementing the CBMS the first and foremost of which was passing of Temples and Shrines Bill, it would not have been hanging in fire. He said that in the first meeting as well as meeting with Home Minister the basic issue raised by him was that there should be assured safety on return and it should be return with retention and not the quantum of compensation only. He said unfortunately the Government did not shown any understanding of pain and plight of exiled KPs and it was only trying to hoodwink the community so the JKVM executive decided that Dr Bhat will stay away from the meeting.

Meanwhile Migrant Selectee Association (MSA) has urged the Apex Committee members to raise the problems of accommodation, electricity and water being faced by employees in Kashmir Valley who were appointed under PM’s employment package.

The MSA which met under the leadership of Sanjay Kaul said that employees face accommodation problems as three to four members are huddled in a small room.

KP Amity Council leaders have also urged the Apex Committee members to take up the issues concerning the migrants including enhancement of cash relief, age relaxation and implementation if employment package in letter and spirit in the meeting.

The meeting was chaired by Sanjay Saraf its patron and others who were present included Sanjay Raina, Manoj Pandit and Suresh Saraf.

KP Joint Council coordinator Vinod Tickoo has also urged the Apex Committee members to raise the issue regarding the enhancement of relief in the meeting. While AMCCC chief Desh Rattan welcomed the Apex members for boycotting the meet saying that the Government has failed to settle the basic issues of the community.

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Vitaal Sheyam celebrated

 Vitaal Sheyam was celebrated with full religious fervour and gaiety today. In this connection a function was jointly organized by Rainawari Chapter Jammu, Shree Vitaal Bhairava Sewa Sabha and Kala Mandir at Chakrishswari, Hari Parbhat Paloura Dhok here.

A large number of devotees of Vitaal Bhairava and Kashmiri Pandits from Rainawari besides displaced Pandits in general attended the function to pay obeisance to deity.

The celebration started with Samohik Pooja and Prasad Vitraan. The key note address was delivered by Prof M L Kaul a well known scholar and member of Advisory of the Rainawari Jammu Chapter. He highlighted the religious and civilizational importance of the Vaitaal Sheyam.

Later a meeting was also held in the temple complex to discuss the emerging situation due to sale of Vaitaal Bhairava Temple at Motiyaar Rainawari, Srinagar, Kashmir, and to broaden the domain of the Rainawari Jammu chapter and to re-organize the Vaitaal Bhairav Temple Committee. The meeting was convened by Ramesh Handoo. Its office bearers included S N Kaul as president, Dileep Kumar Langer, Jawhar Lal Bhat as secretaries, M K Mahaldar and Nana Ji Zadoo will be the treasurer. Besides, Ravi Regu, S K Handoo, Ramesh Handoo, Ravinder Mahaldar and Utpal Kaul will be its members. They resolved to fight up to finish for restoration of the temple and its land.

Another function was organized by APMCC at Jantar Mantar New Delhi in connection with the celebration of Vitaal Sheyam. A large number of APMCC activists and Kashmiri Pandits including those from Rainawari attended the function. The programme was organized by Ravi Regu and Ravinder Pandita under the supervision of APMCC chief Vinod Pandita. On the occasion prasad was served to devotees and the gathering took a solemn pledge to continue struggle for restoration of the shrine.

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Relief holders dharna enters 20th day

The dharna launched by All Kashmiri Migrant Relief Holders Association demanding enhancement of cash assistance from Rs 41.66 to Rs 120 per soul per day entered 20th day today.

Addressing the demonstrators the Association leaders urged the Apex Committee members to raise the issue in their meeting before Chief Minister scheduled on April 18. President All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS), Moti Kaul who also visited the dharna site today assured full support to the protestors in their struggle and urged the Government to concede the demand without any further delay.

Justifying the demand he said, the migrants are facing many hardships and economic crisis as the cash doles given by the Government are not sufficient to meet the both ends in view of the sky rocketing prices of essential commodities.

He assured the gathering that he will take up the issue with Union Government and also raise the same in Apex meeting. Roshan Lal Raina urged the Government to settle the issue without further delay and take a decision in the Apex level meeting in this regard. O N Kaw, Ravinder Pandita and Dilip Pandita also addressed the protestors.

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Sharda Mata Trust presents memorandum to Governor

A deputation of the Sharda Mata Trust, Adarsh Nagar, Bantalab, Jammu, called on Governor N. N. Vohra at Raj Bhavan and presented to him a memorandum of their demands.

The demands presented by the delegation included, reviving the annual Yatra to the Maha Dyaneshwar Cave, located in Arin Daradpora area of Bandipore district, from this year.

While suggesting the 4-day Yatra from 31st July to 3rd August, 2012, the delegation urged for putting in place medicare, tents, security and other required facilities for the visiting pilgrims enroute at Sharda Mata Temple at Kalusa and Narayan Nag, besides at the Maha Dyaneshwar Cave.

The delegation led by Usman Majid, former Minister of State, comprised Shardanandan Bhat, Chairman, Sharda Mata Trust, Adarsh Nagar, Bantalab; Bharat Bhushan Pandita, Vice Chairman; Ashok Kumar Bhat, Secretary and Bansi Lal Bhat; Executive Member of the Trust.

The Governor gave patient hearing to the delegation and, assured timely support to the Sharda Mata Trust. He asked Navin Kumar Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, to urgently examine the demand of the Trust.

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Hindus from J&K be allowed to visit Sharda temple

Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) has reiterated its demand that Hindus from J&K State be allowed to perform the pilgrimage of world famous Sharda Shrine in Pak occupied Kashmir (PoK). 

The demand was made in a meeting of prominent Pandits in Delhi, which among others was attended by KPC chief Kundan Kashmir and senior Pandit leader S K Gudoo.

The meeting in an appeal urged the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister S M Krishna to take up the issue with their Pakistani counterparts to fulfill the long cherished demand of Hindus from J&K State.

Addressing the meeting Mr Kashmiri also expressed his full solidarity with displaced relief holders who are on chain hunger strike in Jammu demanding enhancement of cash relief. He urged the Government to settle the demand in view of increasing prices of essential commodities.

He also urged the Government to fulfill its promises on PM’s employment package by issuing appointment orders for waiting list candidates and also advertise the remaining 3000 posts under state sponsorship.

Kashmiri accused the Government of playing truant with displaced people and said that nothing except rehabilitation of Pundits at a consolidated place in Valley with full flow of Indian Constitution will be acceptable to KPC.

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One time settlement proposal for KP Migrants returned

The state cabinet today gave a go ahead to the proposal of Information Technology (IT) department vis-à-vis implementation of National Population Register (NPR) project in Jammu and Kashmir in place of Aadhar project.However the cabinet returned `one-time settlement’ proposal of Revenue department with regard to return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandit migrants to the department for making it a “certain, comprehensive package with all requisite details intact.”

Sources stated the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who chaired the cabinet meeting, directed the department to identify shortfalls in the package. He asked it to come out with this package proposal complete in all respects with all the requisite details about the families interested for return and the details of financial implication of the package with the exact amount to be spent.

Besides the proposal pertaining to package for Jammu migrants to bring them at par with the Kashmiri migrants, too should be comprehensively framed and brought before the cabinet along with it, the Chief Minister directed. In the recently concluded budget session Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation

Raman Bhalla had stated that the state government was working on a comprehensive return and rehabilitation policy for Kashmiri Pandit migrants in Kashmir Valley and 4,440 Pandit families had applied under this policy so far.

He had said the government had submitted a comprehensive one-time settlement package to the Centre for funding. The cabinet also deferred the proposal of the Revenue department regarding the enhancement of honorarium of Numberdars and Chowkidars from existing rate of Rs 501 per month to Rs 1501 per month and from Rs 500 to Rs 1500 per month respectively.Sources said that the proposal was deferred as the government was contemplating to bring proposal for honorarium for Panchs and Sarpanchs also along with it after deciding the amount. The proposals may be taken up in the next cabinet meeting. 

After the cabinet gave a go ahead to the proposal of Information Technology (IT) department vis-à-vis implementation of National Population Register (NPR) project in Jammu and Kashmir in place of Aadhar project like most North Eastern States, the Memorandum of Understanding between the state government and the J&K Bank, which was signed on July 18, 2011, would be withdrawn. The Aadhar project of UID Authority of India was replaced with National Population Register as per the Government of India decision to implement National Population Register by Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs in the state after synchronizing the procedures for the two projects.

The cabinet also approved revised incentives for tourism as an `industry’ by modifying the existing rules governing the package of incentives.The modifications will supersede government orders and the regulations notified in 1995.Under the revised incentives, the list of areas and locations, where the tourism units will

be eligible to get incentives as per new package, will be liberalized and expanded with a new limit for the capital outright investment subsidy and increased limit on amount of capital subsidy in case of prestigious units.

Besides, the selection of Patwar Trainees through J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examination (BOPE) was also okayed with the modifications that the examinations would be conducted by the BOPE at the district level by associating the concerned Deputy Commissioner and making selection in accordance with the reservation rules. The cabinet also approved transfer of state land measuring 192 Kanals and 34 Marlas under Khasra No 169/172/411/1013/412, situated in estates Namble Narkara and Hamchipora of tehsils Budgam and Khag respectively of district Budgam, in favour of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology, Shalimar Srinagar for establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendra.The transfer of land measuring 300 Kanals and 5 Marlas situated in villages Hrudubani, Lalpora and Mangloora of tehsil Tangmarg, district Baramulla, for establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Similarly, the cabinet also approved transfer of state land measuring 362 Kanal and 13 Marlas for construction of Krishi Vigyan Kendra at village Marta and construction of residential quarters for employees of Krishi Vigyan Kendra in village Ramnagr, Tehsil Ramnagar, district Udhampur.

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KPs warn to intensify struggle on Shrines Bill

Expressing its anguish over delay in passage of Kashmiri Hindu Shrines and Religious Places Protection and Management Bill, the leaders of various KP organizations in a meeting here today held under the aegis of Pt Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust the nodal agency which is spreading on going movement in this regard has decided to further intensify its struggle.

The meeting decided to hold a protest march on April 15 from KP Sabha to Raj Bhawan where a demonstration will also be held. The meting was held at Bohri today. The KP leaders and members of the Trust said that despite the assurances by the Government from time to time it failed to pass the Bill in just concluded session of the Legislature despite the fact that the land grabbing of Hindus shrines is continuing unabated in Valley.

The meeting said that every delay in passage of the Bill is becoming a heaven sent opportunity for the vandalization of the ancient shrines by the land mafia and the black sheep.

The meeting said that the Bill listed as Bill No 2 of 2008 before the State legislature is lying in limbo for last four years and the delaying tactics adopted by the Government in this regard has hurt the sentiments of the Pandits.

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Bakaya visits Kailash Vihar TRTs at Muthi Buta Nagar

President NC Minority Cell and MLC Vijay Bakaya visited Kailash Vihar, Kotian Netar, Buta Nagar and Muthi TRT to ascertain the problems of the inmates there.

He was accompanied by M K Yogi working president of the Cell. On the occasion president of Kailash Vihar Welfare Committee, A K Bhat, appealed Bakaya for sanctioning funds for the pending development works in the area from his CDF. He said already Mr Bakaya has taken keen interest in the development of the colony by allotting funds from his CDF.

He also demanded installation of transformer at Netar Kotian. Addressing the gathering M K Yogi appealed the migrants to strengthen the Cell. He also appealed Mr Bakaya to take up the issue regarding implementation of PM’s package in letter and spirit with Government.

At TRT Muthi, Mr Bakaya handed over a cheque of Rs 10,000 to the family whose entire house hold goods were damaged in fire recently.

Mr Bakaya urged the authorities to redress the water scarcity problem at Buta Nagar TRT. He also assured the people sitting on dharna that he will take up the issue regarding enhancement of cash relief with higher ups in Government.

Later a delegation of the Cell called on Relief Commissioner, R K Pandita and apprised him of the problems. It demanded allotment of quarters for retired migrant police personnel at Jagti. Karan Choudhary another leader of the Cell demanded rehabilitation of migrant industrialists.

Dozens of schools without buildings

Govt committed to dignified return of migrants

A Samohik Yagnopavit (wearing of sacred thread) of 18 boys was solemnized by Swami Kumar Ji Geeta Satsang Ashram in the Ashram premises at Muthi camp.

The three -day long function started on April 7 evening and it concluded with Puranahuti this evening. Minister of Revenue Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bahlla was the chief guest on the occasion. The function among others was attended by Mubarak Gul, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, Sartaj Madni, Deputy Speaker Legislative Assembly, Vijay Bakaya MLC, H L Pandita, general secretary PCC, Migrant Cell, Dr K L Chowdhary, K K Khosa senior vice president KP Sabha, Dr Sushil Wattal, Dr Ramesh Bhat, Kuldeep Riana and members of Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust.

Addressing the gathering Mr Bhalla said that Government is ceased of the problems of the displaced people and many steps have been taken in mitigating their sufferings.

He urged the migrants to cooperate with Government in implementation of PM's rehabilitation package. Maintaining that Government is committed to rehabilitation of the community in Kashmir Valley with honour and dignity he said the Rs 7.50 lakh package for construction of a house per family has been revised and fresh proposal of Rs 20 lakh has been submitted to center in this regard.

He said the appointment on 800 dereserved posts and 700 non joining posts is in pipeline while the 3000 posts under state sector will also be advertised soon.

Swami Kumar Ji also gave religious discourses and highlighted the importance of holding the Samohik religious functions. On the occasion copies of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta were distributed by Kuldeep Raina among the gathering.

The devotees were served with prashad after Puranahuti.

Buddhist Heritage in Ambaran Jammu