“If they behave wrongly, there is no need to make yourself suffer. If you point out to them what is correct and they do not practice accordingly, leave it at that”
LACKING SUBSCRIBERS VERIFICATION
DoT slapped Rs 7.38 Cr penalty on telecom operators in J&K
By Ajmer Alam Wani
JAMMU, NOV 26: Bearing with the faults of telecom operators, about 38 lakh subscribers and many thousands connected with the business are suffering badly due to the ban on pre-paid mobile services in J&K. If sources are to be believed, Department of Telecom (DoT) has identified 73,778 non verified subscribers in Jammu and KashmirState, but the Home Ministry forced about 38 lakh mobile subscribers to suffer by banning the pre-paid mobile services in J&K that too for the faults committed by the telecom operators.
However, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has taken strong note of the issue and slapped about Rs 7.38 Crore penalty on telecom operators for non-verification of 73,778 subscribers in Jammu and Kashmir circle. As per the licence norms, Rs 1,000 is the penalty for every unverified connection on the provider.
The leading telecom operators including Bharti Airtel, BSNL, Vodafone and the Tatas are understood to have been slapped penalty for non-verification of subscribers in the J&K circle. According to sources, the Department of Telecom has slapped a penalty of Rs 5.33 crore (Rs 53.3 million) on Airtel for J&K State-owned BSNL also faces a penalty of Rs 1.48 crore (Rs 14.8 million) in J&K. The government has taken this extreme step as the state has been severely hit by insurgency and non-verification of subscribers could lead to escalation of illegal activities. The DoT has been issuing notifications from time to time to mobile operators to ensure 100 per cent verification. Vodafone-Essar has also been penalised with Rs 24.90 lakh (Rs 2.49 million) in J&K. Dishnet (Aircell) was also found lacking subscriber verification and has been asked to pay a penalty of Rs 22 lakh for J&K. The Tatas face a penalty of Rs 9.05 lakh (Rs 905,000) for J&K for defaulting on the norms. The Anil Ambani-led RCom has been slapped a minimum penalty of just Rs 83,000 in J&K.
JAMMU, NOV 25: Union Secretary for New & Renewal Energy, Mr. Deepak Gupta has said army in Ladakh division would be provided solar energy to reduce their dependence on fuel, adding a comprehensive project for the purpose is under consideration of the central government.
Chairing a high level review meeting here today, Mr. Deepak asked the concerned officers to assess the potential and feasibility of micro hydro power and renewable energy projects for harnessing. He called for furnishing list of completed projects and handed over projects to the respective District Administration/Village Level Committees for proper upkeep and maintenance.
Mr. Deepak asked the concerned to prepare list of left out houses for distribution of Solar House Lights identified by the local representatives.
The meeting held threadbare discussions on construction of micro-hydel projects, establishment of water mills and solar lighting system in the state. Transmission & distribution system and subsidy related issues also came up for discussion in the meeting.
The meeting was informed that work on 800 KW three micro hydel power projects is going on in full swing in Ladakh, which are expected to be completed by September next year. The solar street lights and solar lantern in Sharju, Mahore are fully functional, the meeting was informed.
It was further given out that 816 un-electrified villages and hamlets in Jammu division and 587 in Kashmir division have been identified. Of which 106 of Jammu division and 176 in Kashmir division would be covered under Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojna. It was informed that 6872 Solar House Lights have been dispatched for 6 districts of Kashmir division, adding that 3726 systems have been procured for Gurez on the basis of lists furnished by the district administration. 12376 households of Kashmir division would be covered under REC.
Among others, Principal Secretary, Science & Technology, Dr. Arun Kumar, Secretary, Power Development Department, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Chief Executive Officer, IREP, Additional Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. Additional Chief Executive Officer, JKEDA, and representatives of army attended the meeting.
JAMMU, NOV 25: Under a notification issued here the Government has fixed the maximum quantity of pulses, paddy, edible oils, edible seeds, rice and wheat that can be possessed by a wholesaler and a retailer at any point in time.
According to this notification issued by Consumers Affairs and Public Distribution Department, Civil Secretariat, a wholesaler can posses 200 quintals of pulses at any point in time and a retailer 20 quintals of it. Similarly wholesaler can hold 500 quintals of paddy while as retailer can posses 200 quintals of it. A wholesaler can posses 300 quintals of edible oils of all brands and a retailer 25 quintals. The edible oil seeds weighing 500 quintals can be held by a wholesaler and 15 quintals by a retailer while as 200 quintals each of rice and wheat can be possessed by a wholesaler while as a retailer can hold 30 quintals of rice and 15 quintals of wheat at any point in time.
‘Let people remember us for actions, let works speak for our governance’
GOOL, NOV 25: Spelling out the major aspects of his government’s policy plan, the Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that five important sectors of power, roads, health, water supply and education have been underlined for considerable boost to ensure better basic amenities to the people especially in rural, far-flung and hilly backward areas. “Jammu and Kashmir is not only the land of cities and towns but major chunk of our population lives in villages, hilly and remote areas. We have to focus on their faster development alongwith the development of urban areas”, he added.
Addressing a well attended public gathering after inaugurating a Power Receiving Station at Sangaldan and laying foundation stone of another such station at Gool, Mr. Omar said that he has made the truthfulness and state forward politics the bench mark of the governance.
“We do not believe in the politics of slogan raising and making reckless promises. I want my government should be known by the actions it takes without making noise. We want to accomplish the works and realize the goals to the benefit of the people which would itself speak on ground”, he said asserting that whatever promises his government makes would be fulfilled fully.
The Chief Minister said that people in the backward areas like Sangaldan and Gool are mostly concerned with the basic needs of life, as such, my endeavour is to concentrate on this aspect and talk to the inhabitants here about these needs. “You require drinking water, power, roads etc. Let me assure you that your government is alive to these requirements and steps are a foot in this regard”, he added.
The Chief Minister said that the demand for degree college in the area has been underlined as most justified and genuine demand of the people, as such, government would take every step to provide this facility in the area whenever opportunity arises. “We are expecting some 15 to 16 more degree colleges from Government of India. When the same are allotted, this area would get its due at that point in time definitely”, he maintained.
Mr. Omar said that government was actively focusing on giving boost to the development activities in far-flung areas to generate jobs and promote economic activities. He said the Railway project and construction of power stations in these areas will provide greater opportunity of jobs to the people and give boost to economy. He said, he has directed the concerned to ascertain from railway people about the percentage of locals they have engaged on various works so that a clear picture emerges in this regard and, if required, the Railway Authorities would be sensitized about the need of providing maximum jobs to the locals wherever feasible.
About the local demands presented to the Chief Minister in the ‘Supasnama’, Mr. Omar said that the genuine demands would be sympathetically considered and appropriate orders issued accordingly.
The Minister of State for Rural Development and Social Welfare, Mr. Aijaz Ahmed Khan and Minister of State for Forest and Power, Mr. Shabir Ahmed Khan also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the achievements of the government headed by the Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah. They said that government was committed to allround development of the state especially speedy development of far-flung and rural areas.
The Power Receiving Station inaugurate at Sangaldan has been completed at a cost of over Rs. 1 crore. It is likely to benefit about 30,000 population of the area, while the Receiving Station at Gool is being completion at a cost of Rs. 2 crore to benefit over 20,000 souls.
RAJOURI, NOV 25: Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah Wednesday underscored the importance of personality development alongwith academic excellence of student in the educational institutions calling for a special attention towards this important aspect. “We have to focus on the development of personality of a student while concentrating on academics”, he added saying that it is most important to prepare them to shoulder future challenges of life.
The Chief Minister who is also Chancellor of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) was addressing students and staff of the University here, after inaugurating a Hostel, Bio-Sciences complex and laying foundation for Centre for Industrial Technology.
Omar Said that the reputation of the educational institutions gets fillip by the laurels students bring for these institutions. “It is the student which bring fame and name to the institution by his outstanding performance outside the campus life”, he said and asked the student to prepare themselves to undertake the challenging tasks in the field of science, technology and social life after completing the studies.
The Chief Minister said that University has progressed to a greater extent in the short span of time and earned name in the country. He expressed hope that the team of management headed by the Vice Chancellor Mr. Masood A. Choudhary would endeavour to further strengthen the institute and give necessary boost to the academic activities and infrastructure development. “Government would render all possible help to the University in this regard” he said.
The Chief Minister said that with the coming up of two Central University in the state the competition will take new dimensions as such, the existing universities should take note of this aspect and prepare to take on any challenge.
Omar said that he would like to have one to one and group interactions with the students in near future to obtain their observations and get first hand appraisal of their feelings regarding the academics and other activities of the university. “I want to do this in such a way as would not disturb the normal academic activities of the university by my visits”.
The Minister of State for Rural Development and Social Welfare, Mr. Aijaz Ahmed Khan and Minister of State for Forest and Power, Mr. Shabir Ahmed Khan, Deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Mr. J. P. Singh were present on the occasion.
The Vice Chancellor Mr. Masood A. Choudhary gave a power point presentation about the academic and development activities of the University highlighting the major aspects of the master plan.
Later, Chief Minister paid obeisance at the Shahdara Sharief, offered fateh and prayed for the peace and prosperity of the state and well being of the people.
The management of the Dargah on the occasion apprised the Chief Minister about the plans of development for Shahdara Sharief in a power point presentation. Mr. Omar directed for upgrading the facilities for the zaireen and devotees at the Dargah.
Subject: Mismanagement in the office of the Public Relation Officer (PRO) 16 Corps/Western Command.
Respected Sir,
With heavy heart we want to inform your good self that for the last one year office of the Public Relation Officer (PRO) is not functioning in professional manner. The officer, who has been holding charge of PRO Defence Jammu is acting as a dictator and since his tenure of about nine months in Jammu he always has adopted pick and choose policy while dealing with media..
Yesterday, i,e 24th of November, 2009 Jammu an Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah, Union Ministerfor New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor and many other dignitaries were in Jammu to dedicate War Memorial BALIDHAAN STAMB to the people of state.
However, the policy adopted by PRO Defence to invite media is beyond our imagination. All the media including National Channels and Newspapers had to intervene themselves to get the passes to cover the event.
We had to personally call the PRO to ensure that our name is in the list of the people invited to cover the event. In the process, many of the National News Channels, National and local Dailies were unable to attend the function.
What adds to our surprise was the fact that PRO had personally mailed the Invitation to some media in Jammu .
The journalists who went to cover the function on their own were asked to get down from the vehicle that was carrying journalists to the spot.
Treatment given to media on the venue was also very disrespectful. No proper sitting arrangements were made for media. Not even press notes supposed to carry the information about the memorial were provided to us there.
We wanted to bring these points to your notice so that the relation between media in Jammu and Army here keep functioning smoothly.
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Sher-e-Kashmir, Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah, with that time National Conference (NC) Zonal Vice President Bhaderwah, Fazal Alam Wani of village Geosti, area Chiralla of Bhaderwah constituency in the year 1981. Retired as Head Master last year, Master Fazal Alam Wani was a strong contestant against former CM, Ghulam Nabi Azad in the last assembly elections from Bhaderwah assembly segment, but later when Azad approached him in his home area, Master Fazal Alam Wani withdrew in Azad’s favour
2008 ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
Master Fazal Alam of Chiralla areas of Bhaderwah assembly segment declaring his withdrawal in favour of then contesting candidate for the Assembly elections and present Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad at Chiralla, where Azad had promised representation to Chiralla but since than over 22,000 people of unconnected Chiralla belt of villages are waiting for the practical shape of promise made by GHULAM NABI AZAD
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Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad promising representation to people of Chiralla area during 2008 Assembly elections campaign but since than over 22,000 people of unconnected Chiralla belt of villages are waiting for representation.
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