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Day: January 23, 2019

*District Magistrate Rajouri restricts use of Loud speakers at social gatherings during Night Hours *

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District administration Rajouri here has restricted the use of Loud speakers/sound system/ music system between 10:00 pm to 6:00am.

An order in this regard has been issued by District Magistrate Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Assad and all the Tehsildars have been directed to ensure that order is implemented in letter and spirit.

In this order, it has been mentioned that there are reports about disturbance faced by people, especially students, patients and senior citizens, due to playing of Loud speakers, music systems (DJ), sound system, public address systems in open and at high intensity.

Taking note of all this, District Magistrate Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad has ordered that no sound system shall be played in silence zone.
Silence zone comprise of area upto 100 metres radius from an education institution, hospital and court.

Besides, it has been ordered that sound systems (DJ), public address system shall not be played between 10 PM to 06 AM except in closed premises where sound level should be kept on normal.

District administration Rajouri appealed all people to co-operate in smooth implementation of this order.

January 23, 2019
*Man Behind the Banjara Hills* *by Narendra Luther*

Syed Mohammed Mehdi, popularly known as Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung should not be forgotten by the people of Hyderabad, for there would be no trace of the upscale Banjara Hills area without him.
Born in 1894, he married the eldest daughter of Nawab Akeel Jung Bahadur, a minister of the Nizam. After his graduation, Mehdi was selected for the Revenue Department and served in Bellary, Gulbarga and Nalgonda districts.
In 1926, when Maharaja Sir Kishen Pershad became President of the Nizam’s Executive Council (Prime Minister) he was appointed as secretary to the Council and remained so for 11 years. At the end of that, he earned the title of ‘Jung’ and so became known as Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung Bahadur.
The beginning
For a very long time, the area around Hyderabad’s ‘Banjara Hills’ was just acres of empty land, that was until Mehdi Nawaz Jung came along.
It was 1927, he bought about 200 acres of lands in Banjara Hills from one Moin Yar Jung who was glad to get rid of the ‘waste land.’
Following this, Mehdi Nawaz Jung built a `cave’ house largely made of the existing rocks in 1930 and named it ‘Kohistan’.
He encouraged his friends to do likewise offering them land at a nominal price in lots of five to six acres each. Free water supply and electricity were also provided for six months.
The Tagore connection
When Rabindranath Tagore visited Hyderabad in 1933, he stayed at the ‘Kohistan’ as a guest of Mehdi Nawaz Jung. He liked it so much that he said that if he did not have his `Shanti Niketan’ to look after, he would have liked to settle down there.
He also composed a poem on ‘Kohistan’ and Banjara Hills and translated it into English himself:

‘From the distance thou didst appear
barricaded in rocky aloofness,
Timidly I crossed the rugged path
to find here all of a sudden.
An open invitation in the sky,
and friends embrace in the air,
In an unknown land the voice that seemed ever known,
Revealed to me a shelter of loving intimacy.’

The last Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan had suggested that the area should be named after the Nawab, since he was responsible for its development. The Nawab replied that the original inhabitants of the area were Banjaras and so it was only fair that it should be called Banjara Hills.
I was fascinated by a visit to the ‘Kohistan’ and came to develop a great respect for ecology as a result of that. Consequently, when I built my own house in Banjara Hills, I did not disturb any rock in the compound.
In 1987 I proposed that the ’Kohistan’ should be made into a museum at Banjara. The then chief minister, N T Rama Rao agreed to the proposal but by that time, the house had been sold away.

From 1937, for five years as Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad Nawab Saheb improved the civic amenities a great deal. He also established a home for lepers at that time. Later he was appointed successively Secretary of the Development of Commerce and Industry and Agent General of the Nizam in the Berars.

During the Razakar period, 1947-48, he took long leaves and remained aloof. He retired from the government in 1949.
Post retirement

To merely call him the `father’ of Banjara Hills will not be doing justice to his multifaceted personality and his manifold services to society.

After his retirement, he took up social work with great gusto. He was instrumental in establishing the Niloufer hospital for Women and Children in 1953 for which he collected donations worth Rs. 35 lakh.
Similarly, in 1955, he collected donations of Rs.18 lakh and established the Cancer Hospital in the city which bears his name. Both are now Government hospitals.

He was the founder president of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute at Hyderabad.

On the integration of Hyderabad with India in 1948, he was sucked into politics. In the first popular elections in Hyderabad in 1950, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly.
From 1950 to 1960 he remained a minister. He was appointed Governor of Gujarat in 1960. On the completion of his term he was awarded the Padma Vibushan.

One remarkable thing about the Nawab was his compassion that was unrestrained by religion, community or caste.
Nawab Saheb had another very noble trait — utter simplicity and a sense of occasion. Once when he was going to a function in an orphanage he was seen dressed in clothes which were darned and had patches. His Begum too wore a very ordinary saree. When asked why they were dressed so ‘poorly, he explained to her that he was going to an orphanage and did not want the inmates to feel any complex.

It was typical of him that he should serve people even after his death and so after his demise in 1967, he donated his eyes in his will.

*Narendra Luther is a Hyderabad based historian.*

January 23, 2019
PDP Hailed the statement of party President Mehbooba Mufti

PDP leaders Addressing Media

Rajouri Jan 23 :- People Democratic Party today hold a press conference at Press Club Rajouri under the chairmanship of senior leader Ex .MLC Master Tasadaq Hussain Choudhary,Ex MLA advocate Qamar Choudhary

Addressing Media Senior leader and Ex MLC Master Tasadaq Hussain defending the statement of EX CM and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti few days back
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti alleged that the Gujjar and Bakerwal communities were being “selectively targeted” in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir and warned that if the issue was not addressed by the Governor S P Malik-led administration, the consequences would be “dangerous”.

Addressing the issues of Gujjar-Bakarwals, he said that they are one of the most important parts of our community and “they always stood up to protect our country in all the wars and it is not good that the same people are being forced to leave their homes.”

He claimed that the Muslims are being threatened in Jammu of ‘creating 1947 type environment’, but simultaneously added that the scenario has changed and now Jammu is known for communal harmony. He also expressed her gratitude for the people of Jammu as since “past decades when problems occurred in the valley, Jammu gave space to migrants, whether Pandits or Muslims.”

When entire India was suffering from ghettoization, Jammu stood up as an example. From Laddhak to Kathua, they settled people in different regions and set up an example.

Tasadaq lauded the efforts of the party cadres for their commitment towards the party. “Our cadre has reposed faith in leadership of the party and our worker is the backbone of the party who have been playing a crucial role not only to strengthen the PDP but making every effort to orient the public opinion on the possible roadmap which could address the aspirations of the people of the State,” Ex MLC Master Tasadaq said

Ex MLA Qamar Chowdhary reiterated commitment of his party to carry out a relentless struggle to achieve the party’s target of establishing lasting peace in the state and to create a space for everyone to contribute and thrive in the democratic process with dignity.

He reiterated party’s resolves to carry forwards late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s policy of peace and reconciliation.

“Peace is imperative for growth and development of the State so our first priority should be to establish lasting and sustainable peace by taking on board all the stake holders”, he said and added that youth and women always occupied prime place in PDP’s agenda as stake-holders in social upliftment and political and economic empowered. He called upon youth of the State to shoulder their responsibility to restore peace in the State to carve out a new path of growth and development under the leadership of Mehooba Mufti, who has reiterated her commitment to carry forward and accomplish the agenda of peace, reconciliation and economic development……..

January 23, 2019
Who are BJP’s friends in J&K?2019 polls

Jammu: BJP national general secretary and in-charge J&K, Ram Madhav, was in Jammu for two days. He met all the top party functionaries, including Mandal Pradhans, and discussed with them the poll strategy. He also addressed media on Monday.

“The BJP is ready for the Assembly polls in the state. It is up to the Election Commission to decide whether the two polls are held together or separately,” Madhav told reporters in Jammu while responding to the question regarding simultaneous elections in the state. Madhav on Sunday had maintained that the “BJP and ‘some friends’ will form a stable government after Assembly elections are held in the state”.
Madhav also referred to the post-poll alliance between the BJP and the PDP in 2015. Referring to the “special circumstances in the state”, Madhav-who was hailed as the chief architect of BJP-PDP alliance-however, said that the BJP does not have any hesitation in joining hands with other parties to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir.
Going into the background of his party’s alliance with the PDP after the 2014 Assembly elections, he said: “We formed an alliance with the PDP based on a common minimum programme” (read PDP-BJP Agenda of Alliance that handed over everything to the PDP on a platter and also said that the BJP will not touch Article 370 and tthat the state government would facilitate talks between India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir Issue”.
“Our party would most likely contest alone in the Assembly elections,” he claimed, adding that “We will field candidates for all the seats in the state. At the same time, there is little possibility of a pre-poll alliance with any party.” He added: “I am confident that the BJP will emerge as the largest single party after the election”.
Who are the BJP’s friends in J&K? The National Conference, which once shared power with the BJP during the Vajpayee time? Certainly not. Much water has flown down the Tawi and Jhelum rivers since then. The NC will never ever shake hands with the BJP as it knows that any truck with the BJP will have a cascading effect in the Valley, its core constituency, notwithstanding the fact that there is no fundamental difference between the BJP and the Congress.
Then who? The PDP of Mehbooba Mufti? Of course not. The PDP is already at the receiving hand in Kashmir Valley. It is paying a very heavy price. Mehbooba Mufti has already bemoaned her decision to stitch alliance with the BJP, saying “it was like drinking a cup of poison”. Almost 9 former PDP lawmakers, including many ministers, have already jumped out of the PDP sinking ship. Many others are planning to leave Mehbooba Mufti. They are looking towards the NC, and even the marginal People’s Conference of Sajad Lone. The fact of the matter is that the alliance between the PDP and the BJP has hurt the PDP in the Kashmir Valley and the BJP in Jammu and Ladkh.
Of course, Sajad Lone could be the BJP’s friend. But the problem is that the Lone has a very limited support-base in the Valley. It’s confined to Kupwara-Handwara areas. It’s a different issue that a number of PDP leaders have accepted him as his leader because of some local factors. Lone doesn’t have the potential of winning more than 2 to 3 seats in Kashmir.
At the same time, Lone has opened all his cards and left none in any doubt that he would be no different from Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti when it would come to Kashmir and the people of Jammu and Ladakh know it.
This is the whole political scenario in the state. Significantly, the BJP is the only party in the state which has no ideology. The statement of Ram Madhav that the “BJP and ‘some friends’ will form a stable government after Assembly elections are held in the state” simply proves that it can compromise its position once again for the sake of power. And the people of Jammu are watching with vigilance all the activities of the BJP, which, according to the BJP-watchers, “has fallen from grace because of its insatiable lust for power and pelf”.

January 23, 2019
Pahari Still Waiting for Tribal Status: Rafiq Khan Former Minister and Senior PDP leader,

Mehndar Jan 23:- Rafiq Khan Former Minister and Senior PDP leader, said that the Pahari Speaking People residing in Hilly terrains(Kandi),remote areas and Border Districts of Rajouri –Poonch, ,Bramulla,Kupwara,Anantnag,Budgam and Shopian are demanding for the last 60 years that they also be given (ST) status as was given to their Gujjar community residing with them by then Chander Shaker Government. But every time, every Prime Minister of India has assure us that they will be given (ST) status to us. So many groups and committees were constituted which was recommended Tribal Status to the Pahari Speaking People.

Late,Atal Bihari Vajpayee,then Prime Minister during his Uri—Karnah visit had also agreed to that his Government will be give (ST) to the Pahari’s people on the conditions of their sufferings,geographical and backwardness like that of their brothers as Gujjar residing with them in the same conditions and he ( PM)had also written a letter to Union Social Welfare Minister to take immediate decision.

After Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi,Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has taken reigns of Government of India and coalition Government of Jammu & Kashmir was formed with PDP-BJP led by Mtr. Mahbooba Mufti.They also agreed in their Agenda of Alliance for tribal status to the Pahari peoples and State Assembly also recommended the same in a resolution to the Government of India. Some of the Agenda Items were implemented in the State but this item is still is pending consideration and announcement.

Rafiq Hussain khan further stated that the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Damodardass Modi ji requested and reminded that he may implement his Promise before next General Election of India with issue an ordinance and also amendment the Constitution in this behalf. So that the long pending demand of these Patriotic People is fulfilled.

January 23, 2019
Two held for preparing liquor in Nowshehra

Two held for preparing liquor

Rajouri,Jan 23:- Jammu and Kashmir police arrested two persons for indulging in preparation of desi liquor by using a working still.

On a reliable information of district special branch, a team of Nowwhera police station headed by SHO Nowshera Mohammad Amin under the supervision of SDPO Nowshera Brijesh Sharma and Addl SP Nowshera Girdhari Lal Sharma raided a suspected location in Dabbar village of Nowshera.

The raid was conducted near the house of one Brij Lal son of Anant Ram who along with Kamal son of Gopi Chand, both residents of Dabbar, were found preparing liquor illegally.

Both the persons were detained from the spot and 25 kilograms of Lahan was destroyed on the spot whereas 07 litres of liquor and utensils used in manufacturing the illicit liquor were seized.

In this regard Case FIR No.12/2019 U/S 48 (b)and 48(e) of excise act has been registered in Nowshera police station.

In last one week, this is the third action of police in Nowshera against illegal smuggling and preparation of liquor.

January 23, 2019
DDC conducts extensive tour, inspects works DDC Rajouri conducts extensive tour, inspects developmental works Reviews Power and Water Supply restoration in the district GREF authorities told for widening of Panja Chowk

Rajouri Jan.23:District Development Commissioner, Rajouri , Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of developmental projects at various sites in Rajouri town.

The DDC was accompanied bySSP,Rajouri,Yougal Manhas,CPO,Yoginder Katoch,SE PWD,ExEn PHE ,Sunil Koul,ExEN,ExEN PDD,Munshi Khan,Assistant Director Food supplies,Mukhtar Ahmed,Tehsildar Rajouri Mehmood Riyaz and other concerned officers.The DDC initiated his tour with the inspection of the Mandi market,where congestion is the main problem due to haphazard mannered parking of vehicles.

Treating the parking as grave problem,DDC directed the Executive officer Municipality Rajouri and Engineers of PWD to demarcate the parking site at Mandi with proper barricading as there is much space left after availing the standard width of the road. Road near Abdullah bridge shall have dividers very soon to streamline two way traffic.

Thereafter DDC visited at the ongoing construction work of approach road from Alternate Abdullah Bridge to District Hospital Chowk being executed by PWD.He directed the ExEn PWD(R&B) Division Rajouri to expedite the pace of work as per the actual alignment for providing much needed relief from the Traffic congestion.

DDC also visited the proposed site for the construction of Bus stand at Bella colony and took inputs from the EXEN REW and ExEN I &FC about the construction of protection bund. DDC issued necessary instructions to the engineers of PWD snd I&FC to make this functional within shortest possible time .This will further help in decongestion of the Rajouri city.

The DDC also inspected the ongoing work on Shopping Complex with a total number of 56 shops at new Bus Stand Rajouri, and directions to the executing agency have been issued for completion of rest of shops within 3 months.

In order to reduce the water crisis of the town,DDC also visited the proposed sites for digging of borewell,DDC advised ExEN PHE to submit the project keeping in view the water table and cost within a week’s time.

*Reer Supply restoration in the district*

*GREF authorities told for widening of Panja Chowk *

Rajouri Jan.23:District Development Commissioner, Rajouri , Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of developmental projects at various sites in Rajouri town.

The DDC was accompanied bySSP,Rajouri,Yougal Manhas,CPO,Yoginder Katoch,SE PWD,ExEn PHE ,Sunil Koul,ExEN,ExEN PDD,Munshi Khan,Assistant Director Food supplies,Mukhtar Ahmed,Tehsildar Rajouri Mehmood Riyaz and other concerned officers.The DDC initiated his tour with the inspection of the Mandi market,where congestion is the main problem due to haphazard mannered parking of vehicles.

Treating the parking as grave problem,DDC directed the Executive officer Municipality Rajouri and Engineers of PWD to demarcate the parking site at Mandi with proper barricading as there is much space left after availing the standard width of the road. Road near Abdullah bridge shall have dividers very soon to streamline two way traffic.

Thereafter DDC visited at the ongoing construction work of approach road from Alternate Abdullah Bridge to District Hospital Chowk being executed by PWD.He directed the ExEn PWD(R&B) Division Rajouri to expedite the pace of work as per the actual alignment for providing much needed relief from the Traffic congestion.

DDC also visited the proposed site for the construction of Bus stand at Bella colony and took inputs from the EXEN REW and ExEN I &FC about the construction of protection bund. DDC issued necessary instructions to the engineers of PWD snd I&FC to make this functional within shortest possible time .This will further help in decongestion of the Rajouri city.

The DDC also inspected the ongoing work on Shopping Complex with a total number of 56 shops at new Bus Stand Rajouri, and directions to the executing agency have been issued for completion of rest of shops within 3 months.

In order to reduce the water crisis of the town,DDC also visited the proposed sites for digging of borewell,DDC advised ExEN PHE to submit the project keeping in view the water table and cost within a week’s time.

January 23, 2019
Altaf Bukhari welcomes Rajnath Singh’s statement on Pakistan

Srinagar January 23, 2019 : Welcoming Union Minister Rajnath Singh’s assertion that Inida wants cordial relationship with Pakistan, former finance minister Jammu and Kashmir Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday said sustained engagement between the two neighboring countries is the only way out for a durable peace in the region.
In a statement issued , Bukhari said while the Union Minister has expressed his desire to strengthen the relationship with Pakistan, need of the hour is to reach out to all the stake holders in Jammu and Kashmir to address the political aspirations of the State.
“While reaching out to Pakistan is a welcome step but the government of India must also address the internal dimension of the Kashmir issue by engaging all shades of political opinion in J&K,” the former finance minister observed.
Emphasizing on the need of extending some confidence-building measures for alleviation of trust deficit in Kashmir, Bukhari, however, cautioned that the same should not be used as a substitute for the resolution of the political grievances.
“I whole heartedly welcome Raj Nath Ji’s statement made at Attari joint check-post in which he has desired an atmosphere of peace and mutual trust wherein the two neighboring countries can live in peaceful co-existence,” Bukhari said, while adding that such an approach is also needed to address the brewing alienation in Kashmir.
He said the festering Kashmir issue has bedevilled relations between India and Pakistan and its long pending resolution has brought immense suffering and hardship to the people of the state.
“The unresolved political nature of Kashmir issue has also been a major drain on the resources of the two countries and has been a stumbling block to normalising relations between them,” he observed while urging the government of India to start dialogue with all shades of public opinion in Kashmir.

January 23, 2019