One militant has been killed in an encounter between militants and security forces in Bewoora Anantnag in kashmir.Slain militant has been identified as Basit Rasool Dar, resident of Marhama Sangam.
Top national stories of Wednesday
1. New Delhi: Day 19: Winter Session of Parliament; Deadlock over demonetisation debate continues in Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi to be present in Parliament over next three days
2. New Delhi: Congress issues three line whip in both houses of Parliament, party strategy meeting at 10.30 AM on Wednesday.
3. New Delhi: BJP issues whip for both houses of Parliament for the next three days. Parliamentary party meeting on Dec 15.
4. New Delhi/Mumbai: Day 36 of Demonetisation: Cash crunch continue in Banks and at ATMs; Finance Ministry hints at low tax rates due to demonetisation, digi-payments
5. New Delhi/Mumbai: With more and more instances of money laundering and fraudulent currency exchange surfacing, RBI warned of stern action against wrongdoers and asked banks to carry out a thorough central data checking.
6. New Delhi: Bank Officers Association to Hold Countrywide Protest on December 14 demanding adequate supply of cash to all banks and ATMs by RBI to enable proper functioning
7. New Delhi: Demonetization: SC seeks suggestions from petitioners and Govt.; to resume hearing on Dec 14; likely to frame broad questions which will be deliberated in future demonetization hearings
8. Bengaluru: Demonetization: CBI has arrested an RBI official and a JDS leader K C Veerendra, who is also a casino owner, in connection with separate cases relating to alleged illegal conversion of currency post-demonetisation.
9. New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijju came under attack over allegations that he influenced Power Ministry to clear bills related to a power project in Arunachal Pradesh, with Congress demanding his sacking but the minister denied any wrongdoing.
10. New Delhi: BCCI Vs Lodha Committee: Hearing in Supreme Court on BCCI’s non-compliance of reforms resumes on December 14; BCCI’s office-bearers will know their fate after Wednesday’s hearing
11. New Delhi: Agusta Westland case: Former Air Force Chief SP Tyagi and other accused sent to CBI remand till Dec 14; to be produced before a Delhi Court on Wednesday
12. Amritsar: AAP national convener and Delhi CM Kejriwal will hold ‘Majha Fathe’ rally on Dec 14; In this rally the party is also expected to announce its candidate against Bikram Singh Majithia
13. New Delhi: Trains, flights continue to get affected as dense fog engulfs Delhi and north India; This fog season is likely to last from the second week of December to the second week of February
14. Chennai: Cyclone Vardah creates havoc in Tamil Nadu, thousands displaced from their homes, 18 killed in TN; Cyclone ‘Vardah’ is all set to pass over south Goa on December 14
15. Nagpur: Marathas to throw weight around their silent march in the city on Wednesday; This march planned by the Maratha community has been touted as the biggest of all marches
16. Mumbai: Maharashtra municipal council polls on Dec 14: 1,326 candidates are in race for the 324 seats in 14 municipal councils of Latur and Pune districts of Maharashtra in the second phase
17. Nainital: Uttarakhand HC sets Feb 15 deadline for ex-CMs to vacate bungalows and also told them to submit an affidavit by Dec 14 saying they will vacate the premises within the stipulated time period
18. Noida: Noida bus service to start on six routes from December 14; Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will inaugurate the facility from Lucknow through video conferencing
19. Vizag: Russia-India naval exercise ‘Indra NAVY-2016′ to be held from 14th to 21st of this month in the southeastern Indian coastal city of Visakhapatnam and in the Bay of Bengal
20. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi degree row: CIC issues notice to Delhi University for rejecting RTI plea; further hearing on the matter is scheduled for December 14
21. New Delhi: Supreme Court to Pronounce a Judgment on Missing children’s case on Wednesday. A PIL was filed by Bachpan Bachao Andolan.
22. New Delhi: Supreme Court to hear Center and Delhi government tussle case.
23. New Delhi: Supreme Court to hear Nirbhaya gang-rape case at 2 PM.
24. New Delhi: Delhi High Court slams police for failure to trace missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed; further hearing on December 14
25. New Delhi: Supreme Court seeks par panel report suggesting changes in Lokpal law; Further hearing on December 14
26. New Delhi: SC to hear petition against Sahara and Birla group on 14th December.
27. New Delhi: Uphaar case: Supreme Court to consider review petition filed by Victim’s families at 2 PM on December 14
28. New Delhi: Supreme Court to hear flat row between MoS Rajvardhan Singh Rathore & Parsvnath developers Ltd. Case on Wednesday
29. New Delhi: Jaggi murder case: Supreme Court asks CBI to come up with strong grounds; further hearing on December 14
30. New Delhi: Vyapam case, Supreme Court hearing on disk tampering on December 14
31. New Delhi: Court sends KLF chief to two days in judicial custody; to be produced before a Delhi Court on December 14
32. New Delhi: Plea on national anthem in movie halls; High Court seeks govt response; further hearing is on December 14
33. Mumbai: Peter Mukerjea seeks laptop in prison to write; CBI is likely to file its reply to his applications on December 14
34. Islamabad: 2008 Mumbai terror attack case: Hearing on this case resumes on Wednesday; India yet to send witnesses to Pak court in this case
35. Badaun: UP court to hear case against Farooq, Omar on December 14
36. Srinagar: Exgratia for Burhan Wani’s kin announced, authorities seek objections within seven days
37. New Delhi: Minister of Railways Shri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu will inaugurate / launch through video conferencing from Rail Bhawan: 1. Inauguration of Gauge Converted Rail Track of Bhojipura – Pilibhit 2. Flag off of Train No 55382 Pilibhit-Bhojipura-Bareilly City Passenger on Guage Converted Track of Bhojipura – Pilibhit.
38. New Delhi: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Anil Madhav Dave will brief the media on Prevention of Cruelty (Care & Maintenance) to Animals at 1 PM at Mahanadi Hall, 4th Floor, IPB, Jor Bagh.
39. New Delhi: Inaugural Session of three day ‘Asia – Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing & Urban Development’. Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of Urban Development and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation to inaugurate at 09:45 AM at Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
40. New Delhi: Sh. Piyush Goyal, Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy and Mines will be inaugurating the National Energy Conservation Day function and present National Energy Conservation Awards and National Painting Competition Prizes at 03:30 PM at Inspire Hall, Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.
41. New Delhi: Pokémon GO to officially launch in India on December 14 in partnership with Reliance Jio
42. New Delhi: Lenovo Set to Launch Lenovo K6 Note in India on December 14
43. New Delhi: ZTE Nubia Z11, Nubia N1 set for India launch on December 14
44. New Delhi: Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Aman Verma to get married on December 14
45. Jaipur: Jaipur Mayor resigns; elections on Wednesday
46. Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to convene collectors’ meet on December 14
47. New Delhi: Mercedes AMG C43 2017 to be Launched in India on December 14
48. Kolkata: Two-day ‘Indo-Asia Connectivity conference’ in Kolkata to boost economy, investment
49. Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao will formally launch State government’s ‘TS e-Wallet’ during the Collectors’ conference to be held on December 14.
50. New Delhi/Kochi: The UDF MPs and MLAs will stage a sathyagraha before Parliament on December 14 in protest against the cash crunch following demonetisation.
51. Coimbatore: The 5th Edition of National Vendor Development Programme 2016 will be held here from December 14, which would act as a platform to connect PSUs, major buyers with MSMEs.
52. Thiruvananthapuram: Eminent Ethiopian writer-director Haile Gerima will deliver this year’s Aravindan Memorial Lecture, conducted on the sidelines of the annual International Film Festival of Kerala, on December 14.
53. Muscat: Aiming to boost economic ties between India and Arab countries, the 5th India-Arab Partnership Conference will be held in Oman’s capital Muscat.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
1920: Shiromani Akali Dal established: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is a Sikhism-centric political party in India.
BIRTHDAYS
1934: Shyam Benegal, Indian director and screenwriter
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BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
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Govt announces winter vacations for schools
The State Government today announced winter vacations for educational institutions of Kashmir division and the winter zone of Jammu division.
According to an order issued by the Education Department, the winter vacations of the government and private recognized schools of Kashmir division and winter zone of Jammu division would begin from December 17 upto middle standard.
Winter vacations for the High and Higher Secondary Schools would start from December 26.
The educational institutions would reopen on February 28, 2017.
According to the order, in terms of the departmental policy to provide optional winter schooling to the students to compensate the loss suffered during the current year, Director School Education Kashmir is directed to notify Schools where classes will be held during winter vacation for class 8th to 12th and for those students who have taken the 12th exams, also notify Schools for holding of Super-50 coaching, select teachers to be deployed for conduct of classes/coaching in these Schools, who shall be provided incentive. Director School Education Kashmir shall make all infrastructure arrangements for the smooth conduct of classes/coaching.
Similar arrangements for winter schooling/coaching shall be made by DSE Jammu. It is further ordered that officials associated with the conduct of practical examinations shall avail winter vacations only after conclusion of the practical examinations. Further, officials required to undergo training as per the schedule already notified by the Chief Education Officers, shall compulsorily attend the training programme.
The teaching faculty shall report for duties on February 27, 2017 to supervise arrangements for re-opening of Schools.
DM imposes section 144 on National Highway in Ramban
District Magistrate Mohammad Aijaz today imposed section 144 Cr. Pc on National Highway in the district in the wake of protests and slogan raising by people on the Highway thereby leading to blockade of vehicular movement and creating hardships for public in general and students in particular.
The Senior Superintendent of Police is executing the order which shall remain in force till 15th of February 2017.
The order puts restrictions on assembly of four or more persons on Highway who intend to hold protests and raising slogans.
Mehbooba stresses on raising more physical infra at schools
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today laid stress on raising more physical infrastructure at schools to balance the curricular and extracurricular components of education. She also directed fast pacing recruitment process so that students don’t suffer due to non availability of teachers.
The Chief Minister was chairing the 3rd meeting of Governing Body of Noor Society which is the implementing society for RMSA in the State.
Minister for Education, Naeem Akhtar and Minister of State for Education and Tourism, Priya Sethi were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister advised the meeting to incorporate more physical activity in school curriculum so that students get a balanced attention in developing their physical and mental faculties. She specifically asked for developing sports grounds and stadia at schools in convergence mode with other Departments and agencies.
Mehbooba Mufti also laid emphasis on consolidation of infrastructure at schools. She directed early completion of girls’ hostels being constructed by the society and earmarking some occupancies there for students belonging to SC, ST and other weaker sections of society.
The meeting was informed that that since the inception of RMSA 636 middle schools in the State have been upgraded to the level of high schools. Also 68 Girls hostels, costing around Rs. 20 crore, are under construction across the State.
The meeting was also informed that the GIS mapping of all schools in the State has been initiated and it is likely to be completed by December 2016. So far 25511 schools out of 29094 have been mapped and remaining are likely to be mapped soon, the meeting was told.
Chief Secretary, B. R. Sharma; Financial Commissioner, Planning and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, B. B. Vyas; Commissioner- Secretary, Finance, Navin Choudhary; Commissioner-Secretary, Education, Shaleen Kabra; Director, RMSA, Saugat Biswas; Directors of School Education, Kashmir & Jammu ; other senior officers besides members of the society were present in the meeting.
50 bridges to be completed in Kashmir during next 2 months
In order to enhance connectivity of different habitations in Kashmir, Minister for Public Works and Parliamentary Affairs Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that 50 bridges will be completed in next two months in the Valley.
Mr Veeri was speaking at a meeting convened to review the progress of R&B and Mechanical Engineering wings of the department here today.
The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer R&B Kashmir, Sheikh Abdul Hameed, Chief Engineer Mechanical, Rajnesh Bal, Superintending Engineers and Assistant Executive Engineers of R&B Department.
The Minister impressed upon the officials to speed up the works particularly those which are in the last stage of completion. He said it will provide relief and succor to the people in terms of connectivity particularly in the far flung areas.
Mr. Veeri asked the officers to closely monitor the progress of various developmental works. He stressed on regular site inspection of works which are in the execution stage.
Chief Engineer gave a detailed presentation of the achievements of macadamization of roads taken under state sector, NABARD, Central Road Fund and Prime Minister’s Development Programme (PMDP).
Under Central Road Fund, detailed deliberations were held regarding the approved cost of projects, expenditure and funds, number of schemes completed, land acquisition involved and technical specifications.
The roads which were discussed included construction of 4-lanning the Boulevard from Nehru Park to Kralsangri, improvement and upgradation of road from Zero Bridge to IG Road, upgradation of road from Sangam to Sirigufwara via Khiram, upgradation/widening of Chadoora-Khanda road, upgradation of Beerwa-Budgam road.
Similarly the meeting discussed progress of improvement/upgradation of Behama-Safapora road, widening/upgradation of Ladoora-Achabal road, widening and upgradation of Bijhama-Lachipora road upto Muqam/Mayen, improvement/upgradation of Khumriyal-Rang road, widening/upgradation of Bijbehara-Shopian road, upgradation of Khannabal-Pahalgam road and Larkipora-Zaldoora road and others.
The Minister also sought details about status of various building works being executed by R&B wing of department.
The Chief Engineer R&B gave detailed construction status of Girls Hostels taken under RMSA, creation of Cluster University under RUSA, Polytechnic Institutions and DIET buildings.
The Minister also asked the mechanical department to gear up with men and machinery to meet any eventuality arising out of heavy rains and snow.
During the meeting, the Minister was informed that snow clearance machines like snow plough, snow cat (plough), snow cutter, dozer motor grader are ready and functional to press into services during snow fall in valley.
Governor summons Joint Session of the Legislature
Governor N. N. Vohra, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under sub-section (1) of section 53 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, has summoned the State Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to meet at Jammu on Monday, the 2nd January 2017, at 11:00 a.m.
The Governor N.N. Vohra, has called upon the Members of the J&K Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council to assemble together in the Central Hall of the Legislature Building in the New Secretariat premises Jammu, on Monday, the 2nd day of January, 2017, at 11:00 A.M to hear his Address to both the Houses of the Legislature under the provision of Section 55(1) of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir.
After the said Address, each House of the Legislature will meet as a separate body at the time specified by the respective Presiding Officers.
The Governor approved the State Government’s proposal in regard to this matter today.
Universal relevance of teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) highlighted
In connection with the celebrations of Eid-Milad-ul-Nabi (SAW), Anjuman Islah-ul-Muslimeen Jammu in collaboration with Hajj and Auqaf Department organized a day long Seerat Conference in Jammu today.
Speaker Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, Minister of State for Hajj and Auqaf, Syed Farooq Ahmad Andrabi were amongst the prominent participants in the conference.
Several prominent Islamic Scholars from different parts of the country participated and extensively deliberated on the teachings of Islam and Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The speakers highlighted the teachings and message of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) laying stress on promoting human values and love, mutual brotherhood, tolerance, peace and helping the needy and destitute. They emphasized on the universal acceptance and relevance of the teachings and message of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Mr. Kavinder Gupta extended his greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion and expressed the hope that the auspicious occasion would be harbinger of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the State. He called for promoting bonds of mutual brotherhood and true values of humanity prophesied by Prophet Mohammad (SAW). He said such occasions provide an opportunity to the people to come closer and work for the development of the mankind and eradicating social evils from the society.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Farooq Andrabi impressed upon the people to be united and follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). “Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) each and every word shows us right path and gives the lesson of kindness, love, brotherhood and peace,” the Minister said. He urged the audience to spread the message of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to ensure peace and prosperity in the universe.
Vice-President, All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Dr Sayed Kalabe-e-Sadiq in his thought-provoking address said that the true Muslim is not the one who offers prayers five times a day, but who practically adopts the real teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in his life and educates others for doing so.
Mufti and Khateeb Usmania Jamia Masjid Varanasi, Moulana Haroon Rashid Naqashbandi also threw light on various aspects of Islam and elaborated how Prophet Muhammad (SAW) had laid stress on kindness towards all the creations of Allah and love for fellow beings.
Besides others, Mohtamim Jamia Zia-ul-Uloom Poonch, Syed Ahmad Hameed Nabi, Sadar Islah-ul-Muslimeen Jammu Abdul Majeed, General Secretary J&K PCC Vikram Malhotra and other prominent personalities were present on the occasion.
People should unite to unbundle knots of uncertainty: Mehbooba
Saying that Jammu & Kashmir has been the biggest victim of the subcontinent’s partition of 1947, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today asked people of every region, ideology and religion to jointly fight for resolving issues confronting the State.
Addressing a gathering of displaced persons on the occasion of launch of Package of Financial Assistance for Displaced Persons from PoK, the Chief Minister said the people of Jammu & Kashmir have been suffering since partition of 1947 unlike any other State. She asked people of the State to join hands and lead in unbundling the knots which have tied them in a quagmire of uncertainty and hopelessness.
The Chief Minister said she wishes the relations between the two countries (India and Pakistan) improve so that there is maximum trade and people’s interactions resulting into a consequential benefit to the people of the State. She sought the help of all stakeholders in accomplishing this saying it is her earnest desire to see the breeze of harmony, friendship and peace sweep the entire region so that South Asia gets rid of poverty, illiteracy, disease and destruction.
Mehbooba Mufti said that wars all around have left behind a trail of death, destruction and displacement only. She said people of the State hold an important responsibility of ensuring and leading to friendly relations between India and Pakistan. “We have to go back to the era of Mr. Vajpayee when hostilities between the two neighboring countries were minimal and despite provocations like Kargil and Parliament attack, option of war was not even considered. Rather it led to opening of hearts and minds between the two sides which ultimately resulted into opening of borders, resumption of trade and more people to people contact”, she added.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister handed over cheques of financial package among the heads of some displaced persons’ families.
Earlier in his address, Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh thanked the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti for ensuring that the displaced persons get their due.
He said the Government has been sensitive to the problems and difficulties of DPs and is working for the mitigation of the same.
In his address, Minister for Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation, Syed Basharat Bukhari said the Government has been working for making this compensation more and more easy for the displaced persons. He said his Department would make all efforts in minimizing the difficulties of displaced persons.
Chairman, Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali, several ministers, MPs, legislators, Chief Secretary, B. R. Sharma, Financial Commissioner, Relief & Rehabilitation, B. B. Vyas, senior officers of various Departments and a large number of displaced persons were present on the occasion.
Traffic police announces route plan for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)
In connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) celebrations, falling on December 11 and 12 with Friday following December16, 2016, the Traffic Police department today issued a route plan to ferry devotees from various areas of the Valley to Dargah Hazratbal Srinagar and back.
According to SSP traffic city Srinagar elaborate arrangements have been made for the devotees to ensure their hassle free and safe travel from their localities to the Hazratbal.
He said the vehicles from North Kashmir carrying devotees after reaching Shaltang shall adopt Shaltang – Parimpora – Bemina Bye Pass – Bemina Crossing – Qamarwari – Cement Bridge – Noorbagh – Sekidafar – Eidgah – Alimasjid – Sazgaripora – Hawal – Alamgari Bazar – Mill Stop – Molvi Stop (Lal Bazaar) – Botshah Mohallah – Kanitar – University Parking From Sir Syed Gate route.
While as vehicles carrying devotees from North Kashmir after reaching Panthachowk shall adopt Panthachowk – Stone Quarry(Athawajan) – Batwara – Sonwar Bazar – Ram Munshi Bagh- – Gupkar – Grand Palace – Zetiyar Ghat – Nishat – Foreshore Road – Habak Crossing – Naseembagh parking.
Similarly, vehicles carrying devotees from Budgam and its adjoining areas shall adopt Hyderpora – Tangpora – Bemina Bye Pass – Bemina Crossing – Qamarwari – Cement Bridge – Noorbagh – Sekidafar – Eidgah – Alimasjid – Sazgaripora – Hawal – Alamgari Bazar – Mill Stop – Molvi Stop (Lal Bazaar) – Botshah Mohallah – Kanitar – NIT plan.
For vehicles from Lal Chowk to Dargah Hazratbal Lal Chowk – Srtc Bridge – Ikhwan Crossing – Police Station Khanyar – Bhori Kadal – Rajouri Kadal – Gojwari Chowk – Hawal – Alamgari Bazar – Mill Stop – Molvi Stop (Lal Bazaar) – Botshah Mohallah – Kanitar – NIT parking shall be the route plan.
While as, vehicles from Ganderbal shall adopt Nagbal – Zakoora – Habbak – Naseembagh parking plan.
On return North bound vehicles shall take Sir Syed Parking – Aishahibgh Crossing – Rainawari – Khanyar – Nowpora – Dalgate – M.A Road – Budshah Bridge – Over Flyover – Batmaloo – Tangpora – Bemina Byepass – Parimpora – Shaltang – and onwards route.
South Kashmir bound vehicles shall take Naseembagh Parking – Habbak Crossing – Foreshore Road – Nishat – Zethiyar Ghat – Gupkar – Ram Munshibagh – Sonwar Bazar – Panthachowk – onwards route.
Budgam bound vehicles shall take NIT – Aishahibagh Crossing – Rainawari – Khanyar – Nowpora – Dalgate – Golf Crossing – Radio Kashmir – Abdullah Bridge – Hatric – Convent Crossing – P/S Rajbagh – Jawharnagar Chowk – Jawharnagar Bund – Rambagh – Barzullah Bridge – Sadder – Hyderpora – onwards route.
Ganderbal bound vehicles shall take Naseembagh Parking – Habbak – Zakoora – Nagbal and onwards route.
Similarly, Lal Chowk bound vehicles shall follow NIT parking – Aishahibagh Crossing – Rainwari – Khanyar – Nowpora Bridge – Khayam Chowk – Dalgate – M.A Road – Lalchowk route plan.
The Traffic police have appealed devotees to follow the plan in letter and spirit and drive through prescribed route and board/de-board buses at designated bus stops, besides park vehicles at earmarked spaces only.
Beauty of Jammu & Kashmir
