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SHABIR IBN YUSUF SHABIR IBN YUSUF Srinagar, Feb 8: Srinagar, Feb 8: The first anniversary The first anniversary of Muhammad Afzal Guru, who was of Muhammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail on hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail on February 9 last year, would be observed February 9 last year, would be observed on Sunday. The government has decided on Sunday. The government has decided to impose restrictions in most parts of to impose restrictions in most parts of Kashmir to thwart the possible protests. Kashmir to thwart the possible protests. Ahead of the anniversary, Police have Ahead of the anniversary, Police have detained or confined to houses most of detained or confined to houses most of the pro-freedom leaders and launched a the pro-freedom leaders and launched a crackdown to arrest youth across Kash crackdown to arrest youth across Kash- mir. mir. Guru was secretly hanged and buried Guru was secretly hanged and buried inside the Tihar Jail complex on Febru inside the Tihar Jail complex on Febru- ary 9 last, triggering massive protests ary 9 last, triggering massive protests across Kashmir and Chenab Valley. across Kashmir and Chenab Valley. About half a dozen people were killed About half a dozen people were killed during the protests while hundreds during the protests while hundreds others injured. others injured. After Guru’s hanging, the central gov After Guru’s hanging, the central gov- ernment did not hand over his body to ernment did not hand over his body to his family members and buried it inside his family members and buried it inside the jail complex. Even the family of Guru the jail complex. Even the family of Guru had written to Government of India to had written to Government of India to hand over the body. The plea was how hand over the body. The plea was how- ever turned down. ever turned down. Pro-freedom groups in Kashmir have Pro-freedom groups in Kashmir have called for complete shutdown on Febru called for complete shutdown on Febru- ary 9, 10 and 11 to press for the return ary 9, 10 and 11 to press for the return of mortal remains of Guru and JKLF of mortal remains of Guru and JKLF founder Muhammad Maqbool Bhat, who founder Muhammad Maqbool Bhat, who was also hanged in Tihar Jail on Febru was also hanged in Tihar Jail on Febru- ary 11, 1984. ary 11, 1984. ‘RESTRICTIONS TODAY’ ‘RESTRICTIONS TODAY’ Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Shalinder Kumar told Shalinder Kumar told Greater Kash Greater Kash- mir mir that restrictions would be imposed that restrictions would be imposed in most areas of Kashmir on Sunday. in most areas of Kashmir on Sunday. “Nobody would be allowed to disrupt “Nobody would be allowed to disrupt peace,” he said. “Restrictions would be peace,” he said. “Restrictions would be imposed in Srinagar and other areas.” imposed in Srinagar and other areas.” The authorities have already imposed The authorities have already imposed Section 144 in districts of Kashmir. Section 144 in districts of Kashmir. Sources said parts of old Srinagar Sources said parts of old Srinagar and some parts of Civil Lines would wit and some parts of Civil Lines would wit- ness a “curfew-like” situation on Sunday. ness a “curfew-like” situation on Sunday. They said all roads leading to Lal Chowk They said all roads leading to Lal Chowk are likely to remain under surveillance are likely to remain under surveillance while restrictions would be put in place while restrictions would be put in place in areas including Lal Chowk, Maisu in areas including Lal Chowk, Maisu- - ma, Hari Singh High Street, Safa Kadal, ma, Hari Singh High Street, Safa Kadal, Nowshera, Habba Kadal, Mahraj Gunj, Nowshera, Habba Kadal, Mahraj Gunj, Maisuma, Abi Guzar, Nowhatta, Rajouri Maisuma, Abi Guzar, Nowhatta, Rajouri Kadal, and areas under the jurisdiction Kadal, and areas under the jurisdiction of Khanyar police station. of Khanyar police station. SRINAGAR | February 09, 2014 | Rabi-ul-Saani 08, 1435 Vol: 27 | No. 40 | Regd. No. JK NP-6/SKGPO-2012-2014 | Pages: 14 | Rs. 3.00 (AIR SURCHARGE FOR JAMMU/LEH 50 PAISA) SUNDAY http://www.greaterkashmir.com, greaterkashmir.net PUBLISHED FROM SRINAGAR & JAMMU Mubashir Khan/GK World's Leading Air Conditioners All types of DAIKIN Hot & Cold AC’s availabe AT Hari Singh High Street Srinagar 9906548090/9419005485 The Afzal & Co. M.S. Gojwari & Co. Ph: 9906941802 / 01942467007 0 Ph: 9906941802 / 01942467007 Y E A R O F P U B L I C A T I O N 27 INSIDE OUT By: Malik Sajad ISHFAQ NASEEM Srinagar, Feb 8: The pro- tests over the alleged sexual assault on a lady doctor by the former Minister of State for Health, Shabir Khan, contin- ued for the second consecu- tive day Saturday. Hundreds of doctors assembled in the premises of SMHS hospital here and staged massive protests. The protesters demanded stern action against Khan apart from his “immediate arrest.” A number of lady medicos were the part of the protests. They held placards reading: “Hang Khan; Hang Molester.” The protesters also demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident. “The gov- ernment cannot act as a mute spectator to this shameful incident. The guilty must be brought to book. Sexual assault case Kashmir medicos hit streets in protest, demand Khan’s arrest DAK wants judicial probe, says ‘police won’t do justice’ Feb 9, 2013 : When Afzal wa When Afzal wa ‘secretly’ hang ‘secretly’ hang in Tihar Jail in Tihar Jail Restrictions in Kashmir areas Restrictions in Kashmir areas today; Geelani detained at Srin today; Geelani detained at Srin Airport, confined to house; JKL Airport, confined to house; JKL chief to lead protest rally chief to lead protest rally CJM issues arrest warrant; Cops leave for Jammu to nab him; Airport, highway patrols alerted Police clueless on ex-minister Shabir Khan’s whereabouts SHABIR IBN YUSUF / D A RASHID Srinagar, Feb 8: With the former Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan not presenting himself before the police after a case was reg- istered against him for alleged sexual assault on a lady doctor, a six member police team was Saturday deputed to Jammu to nab him. Police have obtained an arrest warrant from the chief judicial magistrate Srinagar against Shabir Khan, accused in case FIR number 9/2014 reg- istered at Shaheed Gunj police station. Reliable police sources said the police team left for Jammu by road Saturday morning. The team is headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sajad Ahmad Shah. “The police team was deputed after Shabir Khan failed to present himself before the police Saturday,” sources said, adding that the police in Jammu have been asked to cooperate with the team. Police sources said the team will initially go to Jammu and, if needed, they will launch a manhunt for the accused politician outside the state. “People on highways and Airports are alert and hopefully Khan will be arrest- ed soon,” police sources said. Sources didn’t rule out surrender of Shabir Khan in Jammu. “If he surrenders it will make our job easy,” they said, adding that Jammu police has agreed that in case Khan surrenders, he will be handed over to the investiga- tors in Kashmir. Sources said Khan is presently hiding somewhere in Jammu. “The people at Jammu Airport have been asked not allow Shabir Khan to move out of the state,” they said, adding, if Khan boards a flight for Srinagar, he would not be stopped. Sources said Shabir Khan had Friday desired to meet the senior Congress leaders in New Delhi for clearance. He was also scheduled to get an anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court. “We have learnt that the senior Con- gress leaders have refused to meet Shabir Khan,” they said, adding, lawyers have also told Shabir Khan that Supreme Court will direct you to apply for bail in the J&K High Court. “After that he decided against visiting Delhi,” police said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu Atul Goel told Greater Kashmir they handed over the summons to the family of Shabir Khan on Friday. “My SHO handed over the summons on Friday and there is nothing more to say,” Goel said. Sources said Shabir Khan has abandoned his Person- nel Security Officers and his official residence at Gandhi Nagar Jammu is locked. ARVIND SHARMA Akhnoor (Jammu), Feb 8: State Congress Saturday said that law will take its own course on the charges of sexual miscon- duct against the former minister, Shabir Ahmed Khan. “The minister has resigned and now we must wait for the inquiry to be com- pleted. Let the law take its own course”, state Congress chief Prof Saifuddin Soz told media-persons on the side- lines of a public meeting here. Earlier addressing a party function, Soz said reiter- ated party’s commitment towards solving problems of refugees. He, how- ever, said that the state Took immediate cognizance of molestation case: Police Srinagar, Feb 8: Police Saturday said they did not show reluc- tance to take cognizance of the molestation case allegedly involving the ex-minister Shabir Khan. Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Amit Kumar, told local news gathering agency CNS: “In reality, the complainant approached the Police Station on February 6 and the police instantly took cognizance and registered the case under relevant sections of law,” he said. (CNS) Law will take its own course: Soz ‘More victims now coming forward to take on perpetrators’ HAROON MIRANI Srinagar, Feb 8: Filing of sexual harassment case by a female medico in Kashmir is being hailed as a welcome change that has broken the long held taboo and emboldened the women to speak against such exploitation. Till date only a minuscule of such cases have come to fore. In Women’s Police Station Rambagh not a single case of sexual harassment is regis- tered. “We do get cases of domestic violence or other crimes, but any case of sexual harassment is yet to be reg- istered by us,’ said an official at the police station. With strict laws in place and increasing awareness of women rights, experts feel more women would speak up against sexual harassment. The legal fraternity also feels that things are set for a change. “Rape case is a different thing, but the case where this kind of harassment is being fought is definitely a big change,” said Advo- cate Mir Urfi. “Here we are witnessing women empowerment at an unprec- edented level,” she said. Urfi feels that the attitude of people towards this problem is changing. “Def- initely we are witnessing a change,” she said. “A woman has single-handed- ly brought down a minister from a pow- erful party and that speaks for itself. It has sent a strong message across.” The lawyers working at state courts feel that the number of women coming out to complain against sexual exploita- tion is gradually increasing. “Earlier people would think that the best solu- tion towards this problem is to keep mum,” said another woman advocate, Nadia Shafi. “Now, with education comes awareness and so the long held taboo stands demolished.” “Now the culprit thinks that he cannot misuse his power or position over a helpless woman,” she further added. “Women too are fed up of being bullied and treated in unprofessional ways.” The awareness is being seen among parents too. “Children are being told to share with us everything and report immediately if some person misbe- haves with them,” said Urfi. The lawyers said that earlier the harassers were emboldened by the silence of the victims, but not anymore. “The incidents happening in Delhi and other places have also contributed to this transformation,” she said. “And media has played a vital role in this. The escaping space for a culprit is fast decreasing.” Senior advocate NA Ronga said laws are strict to deal with such cases. “Even using indecent language against a woman is a strict offence which comes under RPC section 509 and if Awareness, women-friendly laws help break the taboo SEXUAL HARASSMENT GK NEWS NETWORK Jammu, Feb 8: After having its way on new administrative units in J&K, Congress Saturday got another shot in the arm by getting the 73rd amend- ment of the Constitution of India extended to the state. The state cabinet this afternoon approved extension of the provisions of 73rd constitutional amendment to the state for “empowering Panchayati Raj institutions,” fulfilling the long- pending demand of Congress. Congress, which is part of the ruling alliance, was quick to claim victory after a Cabinet meeting pre- sided by Chief Minister Omar Abdul- lah took the decision with the party noting that its Vice President Rahul Gandhi had been vociferously raising the demand. "Provisions of the 73rd amend- ment (of the Constitution) have been approved in full spirit. All the provi- sions, which were demanded by Con- gress, have been implemented in letter and spirit. It is victory of Congress and AICC Vice President Rahul Gandhi," Tourism Minister G A Mir said. Congress and the opposition BJP had been demanding inclusion of 73rd Amendment which would give deci- sion making and financial powers to Panchayats. It gives Panchayats autonomy in planning and execution of development work and utilization of funds. Congress has its way: 73 rd amendment extended to JK All provisions demanded by us implemented in letter and spirit: G A Mir See Police clueless...on Pg- 8 See Congress...on Pg- 8 See Cabinet orders...on Pg- 8 See Awareness...on Pg- 8 See Kashmir ...on Pg- 8 See Omar says...on Pg- 8 See Law will...on Pg- 8 See See Feb 9, 2013 Feb 9, 2013...on Pg- 8 ...on Pg- 8 Omar says no to nominate DDB heads Jammu, Feb 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a strong stand oppos- ing Congress demand to have a nominated Chairman for each District Development Boards. Official sources said although Cabinet unanimously gave nod to the proposed amendment Bill regarding extension of 73rd amendment, there See See Omar says Omar says...on Pg- ...on Pg- Cabinet orders administrative reshuffle, promotions in police Shah Faesal is DC Bandipora, Farooq Lone DC Baramulla; K Rajendara, PL Gupta promoted to DGP grade GK NEWS NETWORK Jammu, Feb 8: The Cabinet which met here Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered fol- lowing transfers and postings in the admin- istration. Baseer Ahmad Khan, IAS, Deputy Com- missioner Kishtwar, is transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department, against an available vacancy; Saleem Muhammad, IAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, is transferred and posted as Director, Rural Sanitation, J&K, against an available vacancy; Saugat Biswas, IAS, Managing Director, J&K Medical Supplies Corporation, is trans- ferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, CMY CMYK
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SHABIR IBN YUSUFSHABIR IBN YUSUF
Srinagar, Feb 8: Srinagar, Feb 8: The first anniversary The first anniversary of Muhammad Afzal Guru, who was of Muhammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail on hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail on February 9 last year, would be observed February 9 last year, would be observed on Sunday. The government has decided on Sunday. The government has decided to impose restrictions in most parts of to impose restrictions in most parts of Kashmir to thwart the possible protests.Kashmir to thwart the possible protests.
Ahead of the anniversary, Police have Ahead of the anniversary, Police have detained or confined to houses most of detained or confined to houses most of the pro-freedom leaders and launched a the pro-freedom leaders and launched a crackdown to arrest youth across Kashcrackdown to arrest youth across Kash-mir.mir.
Guru was secretly hanged and buried Guru was secretly hanged and buried inside the Tihar Jail complex on Februinside the Tihar Jail complex on Febru-ary 9 last, triggering massive protests ary 9 last, triggering massive protests across Kashmir and Chenab Valley. across Kashmir and Chenab Valley. About half a dozen people were killed About half a dozen people were killed during the protests while hundreds during the protests while hundreds others injured.others injured.
After Guru’s hanging, the central govAfter Guru’s hanging, the central gov-ernment did not hand over his body to ernment did not hand over his body to his family members and buried it inside his family members and buried it inside the jail complex. Even the family of Guru the jail complex. Even the family of Guru had written to Government of India to had written to Government of India to hand over the body. The plea was howhand over the body. The plea was how-ever turned down.ever turned down.
Pro-freedom groups in Kashmir have Pro-freedom groups in Kashmir have called for complete shutdown on Februcalled for complete shutdown on Febru-
ary 9, 10 and 11 to press for the return ary 9, 10 and 11 to press for the return of mortal remains of Guru and JKLF of mortal remains of Guru and JKLF founder Muhammad Maqbool Bhat, who founder Muhammad Maqbool Bhat, who was also hanged in Tihar Jail on Februwas also hanged in Tihar Jail on Febru-ary 11, 1984. ary 11, 1984.
‘RESTRICTIONS TODAY’ ‘RESTRICTIONS TODAY’ Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir,
Shalinder Kumar told Shalinder Kumar told Greater KashGreater Kash-mirmir that restrictions would be imposed that restrictions would be imposed mir that restrictions would be imposed mirmir that restrictions would be imposed mirin most areas of Kashmir on Sunday. in most areas of Kashmir on Sunday. “Nobody would be allowed to disrupt “Nobody would be allowed to disrupt peace,” he said. “Restrictions would be peace,” he said. “Restrictions would be imposed in Srinagar and other areas.” imposed in Srinagar and other areas.”
The authorities have already imposed The authorities have already imposed Section 144 in districts of Kashmir. Section 144 in districts of Kashmir.
Sources said parts of old Srinagar Sources said parts of old Srinagar and some parts of Civil Lines would witand some parts of Civil Lines would wit-ness a “curfew-like” situation on Sunday. ness a “curfew-like” situation on Sunday. They said all roads leading to Lal Chowk They said all roads leading to Lal Chowk are likely to remain under surveillance are likely to remain under surveillance while restrictions would be put in place while restrictions would be put in place in areas including Lal Chowk, Maisuin areas including Lal Chowk, Maisu--ma, Hari Singh High Street, Safa Kadal, ma, Hari Singh High Street, Safa Kadal, Nowshera, Habba Kadal, Mahraj Gunj, Nowshera, Habba Kadal, Mahraj Gunj, Maisuma, Abi Guzar, Nowhatta, Rajouri Maisuma, Abi Guzar, Nowhatta, Rajouri Kadal, and areas under the jurisdiction Kadal, and areas under the jurisdiction of Khanyar police station.of Khanyar police station.
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ISHFAQ NASEEM
Srinagar, Feb 8: The pro-tests over the alleged sexual assault on a lady doctor by the former Minister of State for Health, Shabir Khan, contin-ued for the second consecu-tive day Saturday.
Hundreds of doctors assembled in the premises of SMHS hospital here and staged massive protests. The protesters demanded stern action against Khan apart from his “immediate arrest.” A number of lady medicos were the part of the protests. They held placards reading: “Hang Khan; Hang Molester.”
The protesters also demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident. “The gov-ernment cannot act as a mute
spectator to this shameful incident. The guilty must be brought to book.
Sexual assault case
Kashmir medicos hit streets in protest, demand Khan’s arrest DAK wants judicial probe, says ‘police won’t do justice’
Feb 9, 2013: When Afzal was When Afzal was ‘secretly’ hanged ‘secretly’ hanged in Tihar Jailin Tihar JailRestrictions in Kashmir areas Restrictions in Kashmir areas today; Geelani detained at Srinagar today; Geelani detained at Srinagar Airport, confined to house; JKLF Airport, confined to house; JKLF chief to lead protest rally chief to lead protest rally
ary 9, 10 and 11 to press for the return ary 9, 10 and 11 to press for the return
When Afzal was When Afzal was ‘secretly’ hanged ‘secretly’ hanged
today; Geelani detained at Srinagar today; Geelani detained at Srinagar Airport, confined to house; JKLF Airport, confined to house; JKLF
CJM issues arrest warrant; Cops leave for Jammu to nab him; Airport, highway patrols alerted
Police clueless on ex-minister Shabir Khan’s whereabouts SHABIR IBN YUSUF / D A RASHID
Srinagar, Feb 8: With the former Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan not presenting himself before the police after a case was reg-istered against him for alleged sexual assault on a lady doctor, a six member police team was Saturday deputed to Jammu to nab him.
Police have obtained an arrest warrant from the chief judicial magistrate Srinagar against Shabir Khan, accused in case FIR number 9/2014 reg-istered at Shaheed Gunj police station.
Reliable police sources said the police team left for Jammu by road Saturday morning. The team is headed by Deputy Superintendent of
Police, Sajad Ahmad Shah. “The police team was
deputed after Shabir Khan failed to present himself before the police Saturday,” sources said, adding that the police in Jammu have been asked to cooperate with the team. Police sources said the team will initially go to Jammu and, if needed, they will launch a manhunt for the accused politician outside the state. “People on highways and Airports are alert and hopefully Khan will be arrest-ed soon,” police sources said.
Sources didn’t rule out surrender of Shabir Khan in Jammu. “If he surrenders it will make our job easy,” they said, adding that Jammu police has agreed that in case Khan surrenders, he will be handed over to the investiga-
tors in Kashmir. Sources said Khan is
presently hiding somewhere in Jammu. “The people at Jammu Airport have been asked not allow Shabir Khan to move out of the state,” they said, adding, if Khan boards a
flight for Srinagar, he would not be stopped.
Sources said Shabir Khan had Friday desired to meet the senior Congress leaders in New Delhi for clearance. He was also scheduled to get an anticipatory bail from the
Supreme Court. “We have learnt that the senior Con-gress leaders have refused to meet Shabir Khan,” they said, adding, lawyers have also told Shabir Khan that Supreme Court will direct you to apply for bail in the J&K High Court. “After that he decided against visiting Delhi,” police said.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jammu Atul Goel told Greater Kashmir they handed over the summons to the family of Shabir Khan on Friday. “My SHO handed over the summons on Friday and there is nothing more to say,” Goel said.
Sources said Shabir Khan has abandoned his Person-nel Security Officers and his official residence at Gandhi Nagar Jammu is locked.
ARVIND SHARMA
Akhnoor (Jammu), Feb 8: State Congress Saturday said that law will take its own course on the charges of sexual miscon-duct against the former minister, Shabir Ahmed Khan.
“The minister has resigned and now we must wait for the inquiry to be com-pleted. Let the law take its own course”,
state Congress chief Prof Saifuddin Soz told media-persons on the side-lines of a public meeting here.
Earlier addressing a party function, Soz said reiter-ated party’s commitment towards solving problems of refugees. He, how-ever, said that the state
state Congress chief Prof Saifuddin Soz told media-persons on the side-lines of a public meeting here.
Earlier addressing a party function, Soz said reiter-ated party’s commitment towards solving problems of refugees. He, how-ever, said that the state
Took immediate cognizance of molestation case: PoliceSrinagar, Feb 8: Police Saturday said they did not show reluc-tance to take cognizance of the molestation case allegedly involving the ex-minister Shabir Khan.
Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar, Amit Kumar, told local news gathering agency CNS: “In reality, the complainant approached the Police Station on February 6 and the police instantly took cognizance and registered the case under relevant sections of law,” he said. (CNS)
Law will take its own course: Soz
‘More victims now coming forward to take on perpetrators’
HAROON MIRANI
Srinagar, Feb 8: Filing of sexual harassment case by a female medico in Kashmir is being hailed as a welcome change that has broken the long held taboo and emboldened the women to speak against such exploitation.
Till date only a minuscule of such cases have come to fore. In Women’s Police Station Rambagh not a single case of sexual harassment is regis-tered. “We do get cases of domestic violence or other crimes, but any case of sexual harassment is yet to be reg-istered by us,’ said an official at the police station.
With strict laws in place and increasing awareness of women rights, experts feel more women would speak
up against sexual harassment.The legal fraternity also feels that
things are set for a change. “Rape case is a different thing, but the case where this kind of harassment is being fought is definitely a big change,” said Advo-cate Mir Urfi. “Here we are witnessing women empowerment at an unprec-edented level,” she said.
Urfi feels that the attitude of people towards this problem is changing. “Def-towards this problem is changing. “Def-towards this problem is changing. “Definitely we are witnessing a change,” she said. “A woman has single-handed-ly brought down a minister from a pow-erful party and that speaks for itself. It has sent a strong message across.”
The lawyers working at state courts feel that the number of women coming out to complain against sexual exploita-tion is gradually increasing. “Earlier people would think that the best solu-tion towards this problem is to keep mum,” said another woman advocate, Nadia Shafi. “Now, with education comes awareness and so the long held taboo stands demolished.”
“Now the culprit thinks that he cannot misuse his power or position over a helpless woman,” she further added. “Women too are fed up of being bullied and treated in unprofessional ways.”
The awareness is being seen among parents too. “Children are being told to share with us everything and report immediately if some person misbe-haves with them,” said Urfi.
The lawyers said that earlier the harassers were emboldened by the silence of the victims, but not anymore. “The incidents happening in Delhi and other places have also contributed to this transformation,” she said. “And media has played a vital role in this. The escaping space for a culprit is fast decreasing.”
Senior advocate NA Ronga said laws are strict to deal with such cases. “Even using indecent language against a woman is a strict offence which comes under RPC section 509 and if
Awareness, women-friendly laws help break the taboo
SEXUALHARASSMENT
GK NEWS NETWORK
Jammu, Feb 8: After having its way on new administrative units in J&K, Congress Saturday got another shot in the arm by getting the 73rd amend-ment of the Constitution of India extended to the state.
The state cabinet this afternoon approved extension of the provisions of 73rd constitutional amendment to the state for “empowering Panchayati Raj institutions,” fulfilling the long-pending demand of Congress.
Congress, which is part of the ruling alliance, was quick to claim victory after a Cabinet meeting pre-sided by Chief Minister Omar Abdul-lah took the decision with the party noting that its Vice President Rahul Gandhi had been vociferously raising the demand.
"Provisions of the 73rd amend-ment (of the Constitution) have been approved in full spirit. All the provi-sions, which were demanded by Con-gress, have been implemented in letter and spirit. It is victory of Congress and AICC Vice President Rahul Gandhi," Tourism Minister G A Mir said.
Congress and the opposition BJP had been demanding inclusion of 73rd
Amendment which would give deci-sion making and financial powers to Panchayats. It gives Panchayats autonomy in planning and execution of development work and utilization of funds.
Congress has its way: 73rd amendment extended to JKAll provisions demanded by us implemented in letter and spirit: G A Mir All provisions demanded by us implemented in letter and spirit: G A Mir
See Police clueless...on Pg- 8
See Congress...on Pg- 8 See Cabinet orders...on Pg- 8
See Awareness...on Pg- 8
See Kashmir...on Pg- 8
See Omar says...on Pg- 8
See Law will...on Pg- 8 See See Feb 9, 2013Feb 9, 2013...on Pg- 8...on Pg- 8
Omar says no to nominate DDB heads Jammu, Feb 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took a strong stand oppos-ing Congress demand to have a nominated Chairman for each District Development Boards.
Official sources said although Cabinet unanimously gave nod to the proposed amendment Bill regarding extension of 73rd amendment, there extension of 73rd amendment, there See extension of 73rd amendment, there See Omar saysextension of 73rd amendment, there Omar says...on Pg- 8extension of 73rd amendment, there ...on Pg- 8
Cabinet orders administrative reshuffle, promotions in police Shah Faesal is DC Bandipora, Farooq Lone DC Baramulla; K Rajendara, PL Gupta promoted to DGP grade GK NEWS NETWORK
Jammu, Feb 8: The Cabinet which met here Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has ordered fol-lowing transfers and postings in the admin-istration.
Baseer Ahmad Khan, IAS, Deputy Com-missioner Kishtwar, is transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department, against an available vacancy; Saleem Muhammad, IAS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, is transferred and posted as Director, Rural Sanitation, J&K, against an available vacancy;
Saugat Biswas, IAS, Managing Director, J&K Medical Supplies Corporation, is trans-ferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner,
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