800 take DOEAC annual Diploma exams
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MIR TARIQ OCT 12
Bandipora: 800 Information Technology (IT) Students appeared in the Annual examinations today in Bandipora conducted by NCPUL and DOAEC at the recognized centre of Bandipora College of Information technology. DOEAC and Ministry Of Human Resources Development (HRD) New Delhi and NCPUL conducted the exam, which continue till 18th of this month.
Students came from as far off as Gurez, Uri, Lolab, Tulalil, Poonch, Havelli, Karna, Spore and other remote villages of Bandipora to appear for the exam. Talking to Rising Kashmir, Nazir Ahmed from Arin said the exam was easy and on expected lines and we appreciate the DOEAC administration for conduct of the exams. Candidates and their parents, however, cribbed about the postponement of the test earlier due to the disturbance in state. The entrance exam was conducted today after much confusion and delay. Earlier, the exams were scheduled to be conducted on July 8 but due to the disturbance in the State, date of exam was changed. Director BCIT Fayaz Ahmed Fayaz constituted vigilance committees to ensure transparency in the examination centres. Moreover, the college has announced that the admissions in new Courses which include ‘A' and ‘O’ Level course in Information technology, Language Courses, Hardware Software courses and Other IT allied courses would commence from October 15 to November 15. Meanwhile, the collage has invited applications for Various Scholarships for regular candidates for the year 2008-09. The desiring candidates can collect and submit scholarship forms at the office of PRO BCIT after having attested them by concerned department chairman by October 30.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Gurez: Far away from the madding crowd
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Gurez Valley retains her old-world charm; and this charm becomes even more perceptible during the approaching wintry days, Mir Tariq guides us through this beautiful valley Gurez- a beautiful valley located on the banks of River Neelam besides pleasing its visitors makes them acutely interested into the life and desires of young women who work for their families while men remain busy in playing cards and singing traditional songs inside their homes.
On its rise, the sun peeps through the grim layer of black clouds giving little warmth to the people who are waiting for its rays in cold days. After October every year the sun starts playing hide and seek while people always remain waiting for warmth. Gurez Valley, 153 Km from Srinagar remains cut off from the rest of the valley due to heavy snowfall as the only Bandipora-Gurez road remains closed from November to May, every year. One has to cross the coldest and dangerous peak Razdan located 16,000 feet above sea level, to reach the valley. One faces various hardships while visiting this beautiful valley of Gurez like one has to get a Pass issued by SSP Police which an ordinary man can hardly get. Photography is not allowed in the area; however one can take snaps after getting permission from Army officers and the most disturbing problem is the fast digestion of food. This because of the smell that emanates from wild herbs know to be highly digestive like Artimesia, Belladona, Kuth, Banwnagon, Zerra and Murin etc. After reaching Gurez a group of children greets us with smiles that are no less warm than sunshine. "Oh! You have come to visit our homes in our village?" they quip. Our "No" does not dampen their spirits a wee bit. Unlike most of the city kids, they are in no hurry. School can wait when it's wedding season in a village. The sun was battling with the clouds to give warmth to this cold valley. We were moving along while shivering with clod; meantime sun, after valiant efforts, find its space in the sky and people start coming out of wooden homes n order bask in its shine. We keeping moving; moving past a herd of animals, even as an old woman and her young companions look indulgently at the herd. "It's cold and it needs a protective covering. But thank God, the sun is showing," says the woman. After sun stays there for a while, a few old men and women are getting the best of the sun on the roadside that overlooks a potato field. Frost has stamped its mark on the crops — the leaves are wilting badly. To get the warmth in the cold women and men were sitting in semi-circle; actuate into homely discussions in the Shina language. When we reached near the discussion circle, without seeking an introduction, they welcome us. Hospitality of villagers is not a myth but very real. After serving spicy food and corn slices, our host seek introduction from us."A village life is different. There is no hurry as things amble along. The winter sun makes us all sit together and forget our worries," says Abdul Jabber Lone, a villager, while his friends nod in agreement. All through the visit, we hardly notice any young one in the vally. Gurez valley constitutes population of 30,000 besides 60,000 troops who are guarding the borderline touching the other side-Pakistan. One thing is interesting about Gurez; most of the population depends on the Army, as this is the only economy and administration of the area."We have lost the count of youngsters who left the village to try their luck abroad. Every time, we grapple with loneliness. And it's community life that sustains us," says another villager Muhammad Yaseen lone, retired Zonal Education Officer. Gurez have given birth to many IAS and KAS officer who are serving the sate in different departments. As we go a little further, groups of women greet us with stacks of timber tightened to their bodies. Though it is very cold, women folk always visit forests and get wood and timber for the chulas for making daily meals.For those who think that rural women are all for home and hearth, there is a pleasant surprise — a surprise that is enough to scotch stereotypes. We see a small shop offering biscuits, toffees and other knick-knacks being run by a young woman. And she doesn't make much ado about it. "You live life. Why waste time thinking it out?" she throws her question at us. It is an answer to our question. As we drive on, scenes flit across our eyes in quick succession — women trudging along with sacks full of fodder, children romping back home from school, girls sewing clothes in the open, men playing cards, dogs yawning lazily and bellowing a random bark at strangers they don't fancy and football-shaped water tanks dwarfing the houses. The sun is already getting a shade weaker. And as we leave Tulial for other nearby villages, the vast fields, and the narrow, cobbled lanes, and men and women who live in sync with the cycles of nature leave us rather enamoured of the village life! Feedback
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Gurez Valley retains her old-world charm; and this charm becomes even more perceptible during the approaching wintry days, Mir Tariq guides us through this beautiful valley Gurez- a beautiful valley located on the banks of River Neelam besides pleasing its visitors makes them acutely interested into the life and desires of young women who work for their families while men remain busy in playing cards and singing traditional songs inside their homes.
On its rise, the sun peeps through the grim layer of black clouds giving little warmth to the people who are waiting for its rays in cold days. After October every year the sun starts playing hide and seek while people always remain waiting for warmth. Gurez Valley, 153 Km from Srinagar remains cut off from the rest of the valley due to heavy snowfall as the only Bandipora-Gurez road remains closed from November to May, every year. One has to cross the coldest and dangerous peak Razdan located 16,000 feet above sea level, to reach the valley. One faces various hardships while visiting this beautiful valley of Gurez like one has to get a Pass issued by SSP Police which an ordinary man can hardly get. Photography is not allowed in the area; however one can take snaps after getting permission from Army officers and the most disturbing problem is the fast digestion of food. This because of the smell that emanates from wild herbs know to be highly digestive like Artimesia, Belladona, Kuth, Banwnagon, Zerra and Murin etc. After reaching Gurez a group of children greets us with smiles that are no less warm than sunshine. "Oh! You have come to visit our homes in our village?" they quip. Our "No" does not dampen their spirits a wee bit. Unlike most of the city kids, they are in no hurry. School can wait when it's wedding season in a village. The sun was battling with the clouds to give warmth to this cold valley. We were moving along while shivering with clod; meantime sun, after valiant efforts, find its space in the sky and people start coming out of wooden homes n order bask in its shine. We keeping moving; moving past a herd of animals, even as an old woman and her young companions look indulgently at the herd. "It's cold and it needs a protective covering. But thank God, the sun is showing," says the woman. After sun stays there for a while, a few old men and women are getting the best of the sun on the roadside that overlooks a potato field. Frost has stamped its mark on the crops — the leaves are wilting badly. To get the warmth in the cold women and men were sitting in semi-circle; actuate into homely discussions in the Shina language. When we reached near the discussion circle, without seeking an introduction, they welcome us. Hospitality of villagers is not a myth but very real. After serving spicy food and corn slices, our host seek introduction from us."A village life is different. There is no hurry as things amble along. The winter sun makes us all sit together and forget our worries," says Abdul Jabber Lone, a villager, while his friends nod in agreement. All through the visit, we hardly notice any young one in the vally. Gurez valley constitutes population of 30,000 besides 60,000 troops who are guarding the borderline touching the other side-Pakistan. One thing is interesting about Gurez; most of the population depends on the Army, as this is the only economy and administration of the area."We have lost the count of youngsters who left the village to try their luck abroad. Every time, we grapple with loneliness. And it's community life that sustains us," says another villager Muhammad Yaseen lone, retired Zonal Education Officer. Gurez have given birth to many IAS and KAS officer who are serving the sate in different departments. As we go a little further, groups of women greet us with stacks of timber tightened to their bodies. Though it is very cold, women folk always visit forests and get wood and timber for the chulas for making daily meals.For those who think that rural women are all for home and hearth, there is a pleasant surprise — a surprise that is enough to scotch stereotypes. We see a small shop offering biscuits, toffees and other knick-knacks being run by a young woman. And she doesn't make much ado about it. "You live life. Why waste time thinking it out?" she throws her question at us. It is an answer to our question. As we drive on, scenes flit across our eyes in quick succession — women trudging along with sacks full of fodder, children romping back home from school, girls sewing clothes in the open, men playing cards, dogs yawning lazily and bellowing a random bark at strangers they don't fancy and football-shaped water tanks dwarfing the houses. The sun is already getting a shade weaker. And as we leave Tulial for other nearby villages, the vast fields, and the narrow, cobbled lanes, and men and women who live in sync with the cycles of nature leave us rather enamoured of the village life! Feedback
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