G. M Saroori greet people on Eid Milad-Un-Nabi

KISHTWAR, NOVEMBER 30: - State Congress Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) and expressed sincere hope that this auspicious occasion would be the harbinger of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the State.

In a greetings message issued here today, the PCC Vice President G. M Saroori said that the Birthday of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) provides us opportunity to pray and seek forgiveness and blessings from the Almighty for the entire mankind. “Let the day be harbinger of peace and development for the State and the Country”, Saroori prayed.

Saroori said that Islam teaches us the values of brotherhood, simplicity, compassion and morality, all of which need to be vigorously inculcated in today’s trouble torn world. On the occasion, Saroori prayed for the well-being and happiness of the people of the State.

Shariq Saroori inaugurates the final match of Star Cup Cricket tournament at Bunjwah

Extra-curricular activities imperative for the overall development of the persons

BUNJWAH, NOVEMBER 29: - Senior Youth Congress leader from Inderwal, Shariq Ahmed Saroori inaugurated the final match of Star Cup Cricket tournament at Bunjwah area of Kishtwar district, the cricket match was played between Friends Liyan and Royal Kewa.

Senior Congress leader from Bunjwah Farooq Ahmed Want, Naresh Kumar, Satish Kumar, Mohd Amin, Yugraj, Ghulam Qadir besides huge gathering of locals were also present on the occasion.

The Chief Guest while interacted with the players exhorted upon them for strict adherence to sports rules.

Speaking on the occasion, Shariq Saroori said extra-curricular activities are imperative for the overall development of persons. He urged the players to work hard for achieving better performance in sports activities, as these events provides much needed platform for exhibiting their talent.

Saroori said that the Bunjwah has no dearth of talent, but needs to be explored in a bigger way. He appreciated these cricketers for showing great cricketing skills and conveyed good wishes to all the participating teams for their future.

He further said that due to the efforts of MLA Inderwal, G. M Saroori that road from Dunadi to Bunjwah from 1st to 13th kms has been handed over from JKPCC to R&B department for completion of the said vital roads and in this regard Rs. 15 lakhs tenders has been issued by the R&B for removing of the landslides and laying of shingling in Kewa area and assured the general public that within next two years of time whole Dunadi Bunjwah road will be blacktopped.

Guest of honor, Farooq Ahmed Want while speaking on the occasion thanked all the participating teams, who came here from different areas of Bunjwah and Bhalessa to participate in the Tournament and also appreciated the efforts of management committee, for organising such a tournament and hoped that such activities would continue in future.

In the final match, Friends Liyan won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first, Friends Liyan scored 141 runs in 16 over’s game, which was chased by the Royal Kewa Cricket Club in the 14th over’s and thrashed Friends Liyan cricket team with 4 wickets.

For Royal Kewa Gulzar Ahmed top scored with 47 runs off 31 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes, Mukesh Kumar with 45 runs. Gulzar Ahmed was the pick of the bowlers who bagged 3 important wickets, while Joginder Singh, Imtiyaz Ahmed Peter Singh took 2 wickets each from Friends liyan team and Mushtaq Ahmed, Aashiq Hussain, Mohd Abdullah, Shabir Ahmed also took 2 wickets each from Royal Kewa. The match was officiated by Shah Din and Imtiyaz Ahmed. The proceedings of the programme were conducted by Jaffer Saleem, Sanjan Kumar.

Sharik Saroori, Farooq Want, Mohd Amin, Yugraj, also distributed trophies to Man of the Series to Mukesh Kumar, Man of the match Gulzar Ahmed, Best Umpire to Shahid Hussain, Captains Mohd Abdullah and Raj Mohd Dev, Highest scorers and wicket taker, trophies to the players, for their brilliant performance in the tournament.

Later Mr. Shariq Saroori along with Farooq Ahmed Want, Mohd Amin, Abdul Kabir Keen, Dr. Shamasdin, Yugraj, Tariq Hussain and others visited the residence of Abdullah Keen to personally condole the demise of Rafiqa Begum Wife of Abdullah Keen resident of Jawalapur. The Congress leaders expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and have prayed Almighty for granting solace to the departed soul and courage to the family of the deceased to bear with the loss.

G. M Saroori condoles demise of Haji Ghulam Mohammad Malik and Fatta Begum

KISHTWAR, NOVEMBER 28: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori has condoled the death of Haji Ghulam Mohammad Malik resident of Damber Chatroo and Fatta Begum widow of Late Sadar Din Keen resident of Patnazi Bunjwah.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families”, said Saroori.

Expressing grief and shock over the sad demises of Haji Ghulam Mohammad Malik and Fatta Begum, G. M Saroori said that their death has created a vacuum which cannot be filled so easily and added that the deceased’s were pious human beings and noble souls. “They were highly learned and committed persons of Damber and Patnazi areas,” said Saroori.

Conveying condolences to the bereaved families, Mr. Saroori prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and expressed solidarity with the families in his hour of grief to bear the irreparable loss besides this place for them in heaven.

G. M Saroori condoles Ulfat Kishtwari’s demise

KISHTWAR, NOEVMBER 27: - Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Vice President and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori on Monday condoled the demise of well-known poet, scholar, writer, and author of many books, Ghulam Mohammad Butt Urf Ulfat Kishtwari who passed away today after prolonged illness.

In his condolence message, Mr. Saroori said Ulfat Kishtwari contribution in enriching Kashmir’s modern poetry would be remembered long and recalled the proficiency of the deceased in Urdu, Kashmiri, Persian and English languages.

Saroori prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the bereaved family beside this place for him in heaven.

PUC members inspect upcoming Cable Car Project Jammu

Inspected all three sites of construction work including Bahu Fort, Mahamaya Temple and Peerkho

Complete all ongoing work within the set time frame

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 24: The Committee on Public Undertaking of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly under the Chairmanship of MLA, Satpaul Sharma inspected the pace of work on Cable Car project from Mubarak Mandi to Bagh-e-Bahu.

Speaker Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, Legislators, G M Saroori, Rajesh Gupta, Abdul Majid Larmi, Rajeev Sharma and Vikram Randhawa also accompanied the Committee during their visit to the project sites.

During the visit, the Committee inspected all three sites of construction work including Bahu Fort, Mahamaya Temple and Peerkho and impressed upon the concerned officers to expedite the works.

Managing Director Cable Car Corporation Limited, Shabir Wani informed the Committee about the status of ongoing works and said that almost 70 percent work on the project has been completed and rest of the work would be completed by March, 2018 with an estimate cost of Rs 75 crore.

The Committee while asking the concerned agency to put in sincere efforts in the timely completion of the project said that this prestigious project would help in making this tourist destination more attractive besides benefitting the people related with the tourism industry. They said with this project, people visiting Vaishno Mata shrine would be attracted to visit Jammu city.

Members of PUC Committee said that with the completion of this project, the long pending demand of the people of Jammu will be fulfilled and hoped that it will help in boosting the tourism sector in Jammu. They also stressed upon the concerned officers to adopt a mechanism to protect the environment safeguards during and after the completion of the projects. They said that all ongoing work on all key projects of Jammu should be completed within the set time frame.

Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, Vice President JKSCCL, Bari Andrabi and other concerned senior officers were also present on the occasion.

Earlier, Chairman of the Committee also chaired a meeting with the senior officers of J&K State Finance Corporation (JKSFC) to discuss the CAGs Audit Paras pertaining to the corporation.

While deliberating on the Audit Paras pertaining to the JKSFC regarding one-time settlement of 29 cases without affecting any recovery from the defaulters, the Committee expressed its deep concern for casual approach of the Finance Department as Administrative Department of State Finance Corporation.

By way of sending the reply without approval of the Commissioner Secretary and office of the Accountant General, the Committee asked the concerned Managing Director to Come up with the approved reply of Commissioner Secretary Finance Department and also get a approval by the Accountant General in next meeting.

Managing Director, however while briefing the Committee informed that the settlement process does not need approval of the government but it is approved by the Board of Directors.

Accountant General, AG Office, S Chatterjee, Managing Director JKSFC, Mohammad Farooq, General Manager JKSFC, N A Bhat, Manager JKSFC, Jagat Ram, besides senior officers of concerned department and Assembly Secretariat were also present in the meeting.

PUC examines audit paras of JKTDC

Committee to review progress on Mubarak Mandi Bagh-e-Bahu Cable Car project

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 15: A meeting of the Committee on Public Undertakings (PUC) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here under the Chairmanship of MLA, Sat Paul Sharma to examine the Audit Paras pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC).

Threadbare discussion was held on CAGs Audit Report pertaining to JKTDC for the year 2002-03 and 2015-16 regarding delay in construction of building besides the overall functioning of the JKTDC and JK State Cable Car Corporation (JKSCC).

Legislators, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, Raja Manzoor Ahmed, Mohammad Khalil Bandh, Abdul Majid Larmi, Rajeev Sharma and Vikram Randhawa attended the meeting and gave their suggestions regarding early sorting out of the related audit paras of the department.

During the discussion, the Committee expressed concern over the lapses on part of the department in furnishing the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the recommendations and directions given by the Committee in its 42nd Report and directed the concerned authorities to come up with full preparation in its next meeting.

However, the Committee was satisfied with the progress on ongoing construction works of the Corporation Office of JKSCC at Bemina, Srinagar and decided to drop the related audit para with the condition that the office will function in new complex by March, 2018.

It was also decided in the meeting that the Committee will conduct on the spot inspection of Mubarak Mandi Bagh-e-Bahu Cable Car project to review progress on the work on 21st November, 2017.

The members of the Committee also highlighted various issues regarding development of tourism sector in the state and stressed on the concerned authorities to expedite the work on all ongoing projects of the Corporation.

Secretary, Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez, and Managing Director, JKSCC, Shamim Ahmed Wani briefed the Committee about the action taken by the Corporation on the observations made by the CAG in its reports besides other activities of the department.

The Committee was also informed about the present status of the working of various projects of the Corporation. It was assured that the Corporation will take up all necessary steps to promote the tourism infrastructure in the state on priority basis.

Deputy Accountant General, Audit, V K Bakshi also briefed the Committee about the observations made by CAG in its report pertaining to JKTDC.

Among others, Additional Secretary, Tourism Gulzar Ahmed, FA/CAO, Yasir Sharief, AO, JKCCC Shafiq Sidiqui besides Deputy Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat and other senior officers of concerned departments were also present in the meeting,

Hundreds of PDP and BJP workers from Chatroo join Congress

Idea of change getting strengthened in J&K: Saroori

Nobody in the PDP & BJP listens to us: Former Party workers

Chatroo, November 14: - Vice President of Jammu and Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today said that idea of change is getting strengthened in the state because large numbers of people are joining Congress to become part of the movement for the change.

Addressing functions at Hilnaar, Chatroo and at his residence to welcome hundreds of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) workers from Chatroo areas, who joined Congress in presence of Mr. Saroori. While welcoming the new entrants into the party including former block president of PDP from Chatroo, Chowdhary Mohd Qasim. Mr. Saroori observed that workers from ruling party are joining Congress which was a clear indication that that there was a strong resentment against the present dispensation which has miserably failed to address grievances of the people. He said that it was result of the people’s disillusionment with the present regime that people from all the corners are coming forward to join Congress to become part of the movement for change.

Saroori said it was result of the good governance of the previous Congress led coalition that there was realization among all sections of the society only Congress has the vision and commitment to address their aspirations. “Congress has earned faith and credibility of the people of Jammu and Kashmir”, he said and reminded the gathering that Congress during its tenure had proved its capability of changing life of the common masses by treating all individual equally and providing equal opportunities to all sections of the society. “The Congress led regime during its tenure had generated governance consciousness among the people who had a taste of good governance and pro-people administration”, he said. “Having tasted the good governance during our tenure, the people had hope that the present regime PDP and BJP would also follow the path of its predecessor but this regime has failed to provide even basic amenities to the common masses”, Saroori observed.

State Congress Vice President expressed hope that with the joining of the workers, the Congress will further strengthen its base at the grassroots level in the area. He asked them to serve the people and spread the programmes and policies of the Congress party and expose the failure of coalition government of J&K.

The newly joined workers including Former president PDP block committee Chatroo, Chowdhary Mohd Qasim, senior PDP leader from Chatroo Ghulam Mohd, Abdullah Katari, Shamasdin, Bashir Ahmed, Abdul Kareem, Jamal Din, Somnath, Sehaj Ram, Kuldeep Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Rakesh Kumar, Babi Chand, Kishore Kumar, Ranjeet Kumar, Ghulam Hussain, Abdullah, Nasir Ahmed, Fareed Ahmed, Altaf Hussain Reshi, Chowdhary Nasra, Bashir Ahmed, Abdul Kareem, Mohd Aslam, Ghulam Mohd, Krishan Lal, Bodh Ram and others from Chatroo belt while speaking said the move they claimed was made necessary because the PDP-BJP government was implementing the “RSS agenda” in jammu and Kashmir. “We have been with the PDP and BJP for the last more than 10 years. But now we feel that the works of people are not being done. They said whenever we raise problems of the people, like drainage, drinking water, electricity, MGNREGA payment, improvement of road connectivity, nobody in the PDP and BJP listens to us. They said that Congress policies for upliftment of poor people have motivated them to join this party. So, we decided to join the Congress party. They expressed their resolve to work for further strengthening the party in Chatroo belt.