FAROOQ RENZU SHAH IS NO MORE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE

Srinagar, March 30 (Only Kashmir):-The Srinagar Development Authority officers and employees gave warm sendoff to Khwaja Farooq Renzushah on his superannuation here today; Mr. Renzu has distinguished service record as senior officer of the state. He in his capacity as Director Information, Deputy commissioner, Commissioner SMC, Director local Bodies, Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority and other important postings played vital role in contributing his talent in the development of State particularly Kashmir Valley .His role in the building of largest bridge in Bemina after twenty years of its construction gape, His role in restoration of Khankiah Panah ChareShareeef, construction of BulBul Shah Shrine, Renaming of Down Town Srinagar as Saheri Khaas ,His successful hundred percent implementation of anti polythene drive on ground, His role in organizing thousands of National and International seminars and conferences and his distinguished literary contribution was appreciated by one and all, his tireless work for highlighting peoples demands in a bold and courageous manner which made him popular among masses wherever he worked yielded positive results, as DC Budgam he was the pioneer of introducing public durbar  and interacting directly with the public on all issues fearlessly and the same concept was later on  adopted as a real and effective method of public interaction. He courageously in the capacity of president KAS Association brought all different officers and employees association under one umbrella and during Governors rule in the name of JCC played wider role in making government to agree and made commitment for implementation of sixth pay commission in J&K State, the officers and employees and different sections of the people hoped that Mr, Renzu will utilize his talent for the welfare of the people onwards. On this occasion Mr. Renzu expressed thanks to all officers and employees and various distinguished persons and people at large for their moral support. He said that he will not be joining any political forum in immediate future but would like to prefer to keep himself available for ensuring justice to all. He said the movement of justice purely on non political basis will remain his predominant motive.(OK)

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DARLING MAN TAHIR MUZTER IS NO MORE

ONLY KASHMIR PRAYS FOR HIS SOUL 

Srinagar Mar 26 (Only Kashmir): Noted Poet & Journalist of Valley, Tahir Muzter passed away for heavenly abode on Wednesday 27 March 2013 at 5.30pm due to heart attack.  Tahir Muzter was born in 1935 and is survived his wife, son and two daughters.

Tahir Muzter is well-known journalist of Jammu-Kashmir, who also penned poetry. He edited “Aahang”, Salsabeel and Political Times apart from daily Chinar and Nawa-e-Subh. Due to his political acument he had been political secsretary to the then Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. The first collection of Tahir Muztar’s poems “Neelam Ghar” was released in Jammu in 2000 under the aegis of Jammu-Kashmir Urdu Forum and Rasa Javidani Memorial Literary Society. Airing his views on “Neelam Ghar”, Prof Jagannath Azad writes, “Tahir Muztar has invented a new   form of poetry by amalgamating Azad Nazm, Nasri Nazm, Nazm-e-Muarra and metred poetry (Paaband shairi).” Tahir Muzter’s poetic journey is still on. He had done a lot of work for television as well. During his last stage of life Tahir Muzter contributed many columns to this Website “Only Kashmir.”

Tahir Muzter’s shocking death was widely mourned, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condoled the sad demise of Tahir Muztar, a literary personality, describing it a great loss to the society. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister conveyed his sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for the peace to the departed soul.

In his condolence message Chief Editor Only Kashmir Bilal Bashir Bhat, said that Tahir Muzter was a darling man, he spend his life out of ego and was an inspiration for me.  He has been the first Editor of the Daily Chinar & Nawa-e-Subah.

He was also engaged as Political Secretary to Farooq Abdullah the then Chief Minister of J&K for two tenures till 1990.

Tahir Muzter is also known for his poetry, he is the Author of the book "Neelam Ghar" a collection of poetry.  I still remember that special moment of my life when MARHOOM TAHIR MUZTER told me, “Bilal this is my book ‘Neelam Ghar’, which I am presenting to you, it will be my pleasure if the youth like you will quote some of my couplets from this book.” 

Just before a couple of days during our telephonic conversation he told me “WEN CHUM SEITHA LOL CHUN AAMUT, BH YALI MARAY PATH PHERI SAKHT MEOUN” I assured him Sir, I’m coming on Thursday. But suddenly on Wednesday evening at about 6.30pm I learnt the shocking news of his death. May Allah rest him in peace. 

Meanwhile Jammu and Kashmir Young Journalist Association have also expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for the peace to the departed soul. (OK)

In the picture Late Tahir Muzter with Chief Editor Only Kashmir Bilal Bashir Bhat

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ONLY KASHMIR CORRESPONDENT BEATEN UP BY POLICE

Srinagar, Mar 26 (Only Kashmir): Muneeb ul Islam, a photojournalist working for Only Kashmir and a local News Agency CNS, was beaten up by Police when on Tuesday when he was covering the protests in Anantnag Kashmir, over the death of a youth.  “I was covering the event in the meanwhile policemen present there snatched my camera and beat me ruthlessly. When I complained to DIG, South Kashmir, he simply said that he will look into the matter,” Muneeb-ul-Islam said.” While condemning this unfortunate act Chief Patron Only Kashmir Bilal Bashir Bhat termed this attack on freedom of press, this is not a violation of Human Rights but a brutal attack of journalism in Kashmir. He appealed all those persons, parties and scribes who believe in freedom of Press should oppose this action and stand with victim journalist, Muneeb ul Islam. 

Meanwhile Jammu and Kashmir Young Journalist Association has also condemned the attack. (OK)

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ACCESSION TO INDIA WAS ON THREE SUBJECTS: OMAR ABDULLAH

Jammu Mar 25 (Only Kashmir): Giving historical background of the accession of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union of India, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that those who repeatedly cram that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India (Atoot Ang) forget that the accession was only on three subjects of communication-currency, defence and foreign affairs, which was gradually eroded.

The Chief Minister said that it is also a fact that political issue of Jammu and Kashmir with internal and external dimensions exists and all the Union Governments right from 1971 either headed by BJP, Janta Dal or Congress have recognized this issue. And this does not at all constitute any challenge to the accession of the State to the Union of India. “If we talk of the necessity of resolving this political issue having Indo-Pak external dimension and internal dimension between the Union of India and the State, do we cease to be Indians? How does it amount to challenging accession”, he questioned and said that by talking about Kashmir issue is not in any way making us to cease to be citizens of India or challenging the State to be part of the Country.

            “Those who repeatedly talk about the Kashmir being integral part of Union of India are responding to whom? Has any member of the House questioned it?” he asked and said that for the resolution of political issues of Jammu and Kashmir various viewpoints and formulas have been given by different political parties which includes Autonomy Report projected and piloted by National Conference, Self-Rule proposal of PDP and Indira-Sheikh Accord of Congress. “The Kashmir issue exists and no one can deny it. It is not necessary we agree with each other’s viewpoints but at the end of the day we all want to address this political issue and resolve it amicably”, he said.

            “By repeating the word of ‘Atoot Ang’ (Integral Part) time and again, you cannot change the status of political issue of Jammu and Kashmir. To change the scenario you have to win over the hearts of people of Jammu and Kashmir. I have always said that Kashmir will be true part of India when you win over the hearts of the people and care for their hopes and aspirations. If you will reject them there will be alienation. Every Kashmiri is not Pakistani. When they get rejected they resort to raising such slogans which they do not believe by heart and they do it to give vent to their anger. (OK)

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PAKISTAN DESERVES CONGRATULATIONS

By: Bilal Bashir Bhat

While achieving a major milestone the Pakistan National Assembly for the first time ever since its existence have completed its full term of Five Years under the stewardship of president Asif Ali Zardari. The National Assembly or lower house of Parliament completed its constitutional five-year term on Saturday and the cabinet of Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, as required under the constitutional compulsions, was dissolved at midnight, marking the first time an elected set-up has not been removed by the military or other political forces. Prime Miniser’s farewell address that "We have strengthened the foundations of democracy to such an extent that no one will be able to harm it in future," is index of determination and will of the people of Democratic Pakistan.

Pertinently, On 7 August 2008, the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Muslim League (N) agreed to force Musharraf to step down and thus, begin his impeachment. In the general elections held in February 2008, the party of slain leader Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won 123 seats in the National Assembly while the Pakistan Muslim League (N) of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif won 91 seats in the National Assembly. President Musharaf's ally party Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q) came third with 54 seats. After the elections the People's Party Parliamentarian and the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz announced a coalition to form the new government along with the Awami National Party (ANP).

Now Pakistan is a democratic Country and the mood of democratic people cannot be challenged. However since the day, Pakistan came in to existence in 1947, efforts for establishment of Democracy in the country by sincere and good-hearted leadership became causality time and again.  Thanks to some power greedy elements who used the equal efforts to abolish democratic system in the country. Pakistan Peoples Party led government came into existence all credit goes to President Asif Ali Zardari, who made all efforts to strengthen roots of democracy in the country. The icon of Peoples Party, Benazir  Bhutto's widower  asif Ali Zardari proved surprisingly agile at survival. Three years ago, he handed over much of his power to the prime minister and in the process, robbed his critics of the accusation that he was amassing power like his predecessor. He also transferred some power from the central government to the provincial levels which perhaps have helped Pakistan to survive the Democracy.

Anyways Pakistan deserves congratulation for creating this unexpected history. Now it will be interesting to learn how much the masses of Pakistan love their country and how they will protect newly earned democracy.

(The writer  can be reached at: bilalbashirbhat@gmail.com)

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RESHUFFLE IN CIVIL ADMINISTRATION & POLICE DEPARTMENT JAMMU AND KASHMIR

Jammu Mar 15 (Only Kashmir):- The State Cabinet, which met here on Friday evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah has ordered transfers and postings in civil Administration & Police Department.

Civil Administration

1. Mr. Shaleen Kabra, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary, APD, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary, Technical Education and Youth Services & Sports Department, relieving Mr. Bipul Pathak of the additional charge.

2. Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Production Department, vice Mr. Shaleen Kabra.

3. Mr. Shailendra Kumar, IAS, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, vice Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon.

4. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Factoo, IAS, Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, School Education Department has been transferred and posted as Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, BPE, and Floriculture Departments.

5. Mr. Shiv Dev Singh Jamwal, IAS, Director, H&P Department, be designated as Director General, Hospitality & Protocol Department.

6. Mr. Hirdesh Kumar, IAS, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as Secretary, School Education.

7. Ms. Shagufta Parveen, IAS, Secretary, BPE, has been transferred and posted as Chairman, SSB, relieving Mr. Mohd. Afzal Bhat of the charge of the post.

8. Mr. Sanjeev Verma, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Transport Commissioner, J&K, vice Mr. Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo.

9. Mr. Mohd. Afzal Bhat, Member, SSB, holding the charge of the Chairman, SSB, has been transferred and posted as Secretary, Cooperatives Department, relieving Commissioner/Secretary, Agriculture Production Deptt., of the additional charge.

10. Mr. Mehraj Ahmad Kakroo, Transport Commissioner, has been transferred and posted as Secretary to the Government, Transport Department, reliving the Secretary to the Government, CAPD, of the additional Charge.

11. Mr. Parvez Ahmad Malik, IAS, Director, CAPD, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Director, Area Planning, against an available vacancy.

12. Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Director, Panchayati Raj, against an available vacancy .

13. Mr. Ramesh Kumar Koul, IAS, Director, Estates, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, against an available vacancy.

14. Mr. Abdul Majid Ganai, IAS, Additional RC, New Delhi, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, against an available vacancy.

15. Mr. Ajit Kumar Sahu, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, vice Mr. Sanjeev Verma.

16. Mr. P.K. Pole, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, has been transferred and posted as Director, School Education, Jammu, relieving Mr. Hilal Ahmad Parray of the additional charge.

17. Mr. M. Raju, IAS, awaiting orders of adjustment, has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Poonch, vice Mr. Ajit Kumar Sahu.

18. Ms. Yasha Mudgil, IAS, Project Director, SSA, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, vice Mr. P.K. Pole.

19. Mr. Jatindera Kumar Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, Planning & Development Department, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Kathua. He shall, however, assume the duties of the post on 31-03-2013 (AN), on the superannuation of the present incumbent, Ms. Zahida Parveen Khan.

20. Mr. Shyam Vinod Meena, IAS, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kathua, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, vice Mr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat.

21. Mr. J.P. Singh, Director, Youth Services & Sports, has been asked to report General Administration Department for futher posting.

22. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, vice Mr. Baseer Ahmad Khan.

23. Mr. M.H. Malik, KAS, Special Secretary, Planning & Development Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, Estates, J&K, vice Mr. R.K. Koul.

24. Mr. R.K. Verma, KAS, Special Secretary, GAD, has been transferred and posted as Director, SSA, vice Ms. Yasha Mudgil.

25. Mr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, KAS, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, has been transferred and posted as Special Secretary, Planning & Development Department.

26. Mr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, KAS, Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, vice Mr. Farooq Ahmad Shah.

27. Mr. Mohammad Saleem Shishgar, KAS, awaiting orders of posting in the GAD, has been posted as Secretary, State Vigilance Commission.

28. Mr. G.S. Chib, KAS, Special Secretary to the Government, General Administration Department, has been transferred and posted as Director, CAPD, Jammu vice Mr. Parvez Malik. 

29. Mr. Robin Singh Mehta, KAS, Director, Tourism, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Additional Commissioner, Jammu, in the office of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, against an available vacancy.

30. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Shah, KAS, Additional DDC, Baramulla, has been transferred and posted as Director, Agriculture, Kashmir, vice Mr. Farooq Ahmad Lone.

31. Mr. Asif Hameed Khan, KAS, Joint Director, Tourism, Mumbai, has been transferred and posted as Addl. Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, vice Mr. Abdul Majid Ganai.

32. Mr. Soujanya Kumar Sharma, KAS, Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society, has been transferred and posted as Director, Tourism, Jammu, vice Mr. Robin Singh Mehta. He shall also hold the additional charge of the post of Executive Director, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society.

33. Mr. Tariq Hussain Ganai, KAS, awaiting orders of adjustment, has been posted as Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development Authority, vice Mr. Mehmood Ahmad Shah.

34. Mr. Mehmood Ahmad Shah, KAS, Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development Authority, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner, Commercial Taxes (Vigilance & Inspection), Kashmir, against available vacancy.

35. Mr. Subash Chander Chibber, KAS, Additional Secretary, Higher Education Department, has been transferred and posted as Additional Secretary, General Administration Department.

Police Department

1.     Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar, IPS:84, ADGP, Armed, Law & Order has been transferred and posted as DG, Prisons Department.

2.     Mr. P.L. Gupta, IPS:84, Commissioner of Vigilance, J&K has been transferred and posted as ADGP, (Coordination) PHQ, against a newly created post.

3.     Mr. Navin Agarwal, IPS:86, ADGP, Prisons Department has been transferred and posted as DG, Youth Services & Sports vice Mr. J.P. Singh, KAS.

4.     Smt. Duety Rani Doley, IPS:86, presently on leave has been posted as ADGP, Homeguards and Civil Defence.

5.     Mr. Vijay Kumar Singh, IPS:87,  IGP Trainings/CIV, PHQ, upon his promotion has been posted as ADG, Security, J&K vice Dr. Ram Lubhaya. He shall takeover the charge of the post on 31st March, 2013, on the  superannuation of Dr. Ram Lubhaya.

6.     Mr. Shiv Murari Sahai, IPS:87, IGP, Kashmir Zone upon his promotion, has been posted as ADGP, Armed, vice Mr. K. Rajendra Kumar.

7.     Mr. Dilbagh Singh, IPS: 87, IGP, Jammu Zone upon his promotion has been posted as MD, Police Housing Corporation which post is hereby declared equivalent in rank and status to that of  ADGP.

8.     Mr. Owais Ahmad Sheikh, IPS:87, IGP, Technical Services upon his promotion as ADGP, shall await orders of posting in the Home Department.

9.     Mr. Rajesh Kumar, IPS:95, DIG, North Kashmir Range, Baramulla, upon his promotion, has been posted as IGP, Jammu Zone, vice Mr. Dilbagh Singh.

10.   Mr. Abdul Gani Mir, IPS: 94, IGP, Crime, J&K, has been transferred and posted as IGP, Kashmir Zone, vice Mr. S.M. Sahai.

11. Mr. Suleman Salaria, IPS: 94, IGP, Personnel, PHQ has been transferred and posted as Commissioner, Civil Military Liaison vice Mr. P.R. Manhas.

12. Mr. Yoginder Koul, IPS:94, IG, Home Guards has been transferred and posted as IGP, State Human Rights Commission, against an available vacancy.

13. Mr. Arun Chowdhary, IPS:91, IGP (HQ) PHQ has been transferred and posted as IGP (Pers), PHQ, vice Shri Suleman Salaria.

14. Mr. Deepak Kumar, IPS:93, IGP, Vigilance has been transferred and posted as IGP (HQ), PHQ, vice Mr. Arun Kumar Chowdhary.

15. Syed Javed Mujtaba Geelani, IPS:94, awaiting orders of posting, has been posted as IG, Crime vice Mr. Abdul Gani Mir.

16.  Mr. S.S. Khandare, IPS:95, DIG, CIV, PHQ upon his promotion has been posted as IGP, Technical Services and CIV.

17. Mr. Alok Puri, IPS:94, MD, Police Housing Corporation has been transferred and posted as IG, Vigilance.

18.  Mr. J.P. Singh, IPS:96, DIG, Jammu has been transferred and posted as DIG, Baramulla.

19. Mr. Ashkoor Wani, IPS:99, SSP, Udhampur upon his promotion be transferred and posted DIG, Doda- Kishtwar.

20.  Mr. Ali Mohd Bhat, IPS:99, SSP, Vigilance upon his promotion has been posted as DIG, Vigilance.

21.  Mr. Shakeel Ahmed Beigh, IPS:98, DIG, Traffic, Jammu has been transferred and posted as DIG, Jammu.

22. Mr. Gareeb Dass, IPS: 97, DIG, Doda-Kishtwar has been transferred and posted as DIG, Udhampur.

23. Mr. Shafqat Watali, IPS:96, DIG, Traffic, Kashmir has been transferred and posted as DIG, Traffic, Jammu.

24.   Mr. Jagjit Kumar, IPS:96, DIG, Udhampur has been transferred and posted as DIG, Traffic, Kashmir. 

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FIDAYEEN ATTACK IN SRINAGAR AFTER THREE YEARS

5 CRPF Personnel, 2 Militants and 1 Civilian Killed

Srinagar, Mar 13 (Only Kashmir): In a deadly Fidayeen attack in the outskirts of Srinagar’s Bemina area, militants shot dead five CRPF personnel and wounding seven others. Three civilians were also injured in the encounter. It is considered as the major Fidayeen attack as for the first time the security persons suffered too many casualties.

According to reports, due to strike call given by MMM, a large number of boys had assembled at Police Public School ground to play cricket. “Three boys approached towards CRPF personnel. They were all wearing kits. Our men thought that they are cricketers along with sports kit. Suddenly they opened indiscriminate firing on CRPF personnel who were sitting beside the camp. Our men exercised maximum restraint to avoid civilian causalities. Our men shot dead two militants while probably one managed to escape. Unfortunately, five of our jawans were killed in the attack while seven including three civilians were injured,” Inspector General CRPF, V.S Yadav told CNS.

CRPF, Police and Special Operation Group personnel cordoned the area to flush out the militants. However, the militants continuously fired upon the troopers and in the ensuing battle, both of the militants were shot dead by the troopers whose identity was not immediately confirmed. “Both the militants seem to be teenagers and at this point of time we could not ascertain their identity,” a police official said.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah describing the assault as a "suicide attack", said three civilians were also wounded. “Militants attacked a CRPF camp in Bemina area in which five of our security personnel have died while two militants have also been killed in the attack,” Omar Abdullah informed the members in the House in Jammu soon after the attack.

HIZB-UL-MUJAHIDEEN CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY

Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Claims the responsibility of Bemina Encounter, in which Seven people were killed including Five CRPF Men anf Two Fidayeen. Meanwhile Hizb threatened for more attacks near in future. 

CIVILIAN KILLED ALLEGEDLY AS REVENGE

Hours after the encounter ends, a father of three daughters was killed in Zoonimar area of Srinagar on Wednesday when CRPF fired upon him from a close range. Inspector General CRPF, V.S Yadav said that our men were on way to SKIMS to donate blood to their colleagues who had been critically injured in Bemina shoot out. “As the party reached at Saidapora, people surrounded it and pelted stones on the men. To save themselves from the wrath of the people, our men were compelled to resort to firing,” he said.

The locals said that youth were playing cricket on the road when a CRPF party in three vehicles came rushing and without any reason fired on youth.

INCIDENT WIDELY CONDEMNED

The state Government led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a statement to Only Kashmir has taken a strong note of the incident at Zoonimar in which a civilian Altaf Ahmad Wani was killed. DGP who is camping in Srinagar will be making detailed enquiry into the happenings today. The Chief Minister has reiterated that violence has no place in a civilized society. He has advised all the agencies to exercise maximum restraint in dealing with the current situation of Kashmir. Meanwhile in a separate press releases the resistance leaders Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Syed Ali Geelani, Yasin Malik, Jameel Ahmad War, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, Shabir Ahmad Shah and many others have expresses grief sorrow over the brutal killing of Altaf Ahmad Wani. (OK)

Posted by: Only Kashmir with some inputs from CNS

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JKYJA COMPLETED ONE YEAR

The Jammu & Kashmir Young Journalists Association (JKYJA) was exactly formed out one year ago on March 5, 2012 under the dynamic leadership of Editor-in-chief Kashmir Media Watch Ajaz Ahmad War (President, JKYJA), to raise the problems confronted by media especially the young journalists of the state.

In its first year JYYJA has forcefully championed the cause of journalists and in this relation held important events, fruitful dialogue with authorities, civil society and eminent delegations.

The  JKYJA has made all out efforts to meet its basic objective to address the problems faced by the media fraternity especially the young media professionals who usually face tough times at the start of their career. In its one year journey, several members belonging to different prestigious media outlets have joined the organization and the main view expressed during the journey  has been that JKYJA  would toil for the healthy development of the journalists (belonging to any stream of journalism including photo/video journalism and freelancing) especially the young ones so as to provide them an ample space and scaffold to explore and hone up their skills as better journalists and consequently help towards maintaining the dignity of the fourth (4th) pillar of democracy

The JKYJA has also marked with great enthusiasm the important celebrations related to Media as was evident from observing with great zeal the world Press freedom Day in 2012. On the eve of world press day 2012, Jammu& Kashmir Young Journalists Association (JKYJA) held important events .

The JKYJA has also been forceful in putting up its concerns towards the fact that lack of freedom of expression is marring the functioning of media in our part of the world. JKYJA has maintained “Media” has key role to play in the overall functioning of a democratic system, but the manner in which freedom of press has been scuttled in the state over the past few decades is a cause of concern.

Via its ground work over the past one year different social and civil society sane voices have praised JKYJA. We hope to carry the same positivity in our second year as well and usher a new dawn for the betterment of journalism in our part of the world. (OK)

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KASHMIRI BASED STUDENT FOUND DEAD IN HYDERABAD UNIVERSITY

Srinagar March 03 (Only Kashmir): Following after the blasts the city of Hyderabad is again in news, a national reputed News portal informed that  Mudasir Kamran from Pulwama allegedly committed suicide by hanging in his hostel room on the campus of English and Foreign Languages University near Tarnaka this night. Minutes after this news was disclosed by a reputed National News Portal, Only Kashmir connected the concerned authorities of University, however no response was received. Meanwhile tension prevailed at the campus as large number of students gathered there and demanded that the government take action against the responsible university authorities. Meanwhile local newsportal “Kashmir Scenario” quoted that “the deceased was recently arrested by the Hyderabad Police over the allegation of Protest on Afzal Guru Execution and was kept in cell and was also tortured and humiliated by the police, We don’t know the exact reason of his arrest nut when he was released, marks of torture by police were witnessed on his body with torn clothes.” Almost 15 Kashmir students are studying in the university and when last report came massive protest was going on.
Meanwhile Hyderabad Police has lodged an FIR 79/2013 under section 306-IPC in police station Osmania University against the proctor. Further investigation in the case is going on and Jammu and Kashmir Police is in constant touch with the Hyderabad Police.

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RATANPURI'S OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE HACKED

Srinagar Feb 28 (Only Kashmir): National Conference Parliament Member G N Ratanpuri confirmed Only Kashmir over phone that current posts flowing from his official Facebook page stands false, while speaking to Only Kashmir minutes before, Rantanpuri said that his page is no more in safe hands. It is to pertinent mention here that the said page was hacked by some Pro-Freedom net users following after a couple of days he (Ratanpuri) met Syed Ali Geelani at his Delhi residence. Meanwhile there are some posts claiming that the page has been restored but according to Ratanpuri's conversation with Only Kashmir, the page is still under the hackers. Meanwhile the hackers, calling themselves ZCompany Hacking Crew, posted several anti-national and secessionist messages on Ratanpuri's page on the social networking site. Therefore you are informed on behalf of Ratanpuri kindly ignore the said posts of the said page. (OK)

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