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tributes paid to Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta while allaying the fears of the minorities ....more Kali Janni traders Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Mr Ramesh Kumar Shunna was elected as president Kali Janni Traders Welfare Society while......more Process for Panchayat elections begins Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 27: With the issuance of schedule for the first phase by the Election Authority under Panchayati .....more Health Department describes Junior Doctors strike uncalled for Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 27: A spokesman of the Health and Medical Education Department...more NCC a prime organisation of secular identities : Governor Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 27: The Governor, Mr. G. C. Saxena said today that the NCC has been....more |
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treasuries Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 27: A spokesman of the Finance Department has strongly refuted the reports appearing in a section of press today .....more Saxena, Abdullah greet people on Id-ul-Fitr Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Governor Mr Girish Chandra Saxena and Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah have felicitated people on ....more Involve representatives Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: President of the Dogra Sadar Sabha, Mr Gulchain Singh Charak has....more Sharika Peeth holds Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: A 7-day festival of Music was organized by Sharika Peeth Sanastha, Jammu. Singers of national..more |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta while allaying the fears of the minorities from Valley, today declared that Kashmiri Pandits will be made a party whenever a dialogue is held to settle this vexed problem. Prof. Gupta who was speaking at a function organised here today to observe the 11 th death anniversary (Chetna Divas) of Pt. Prem Nath Bhat, said whenever any dialogue will be held on Kashmir the representatives of minorities from Valley will definitely be given participation in it. Prof Gupta was the chief guest in the function which was organised by Pt. Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust. It was presided over by Mr Abdul Ahad Vakil, Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly. He said that the feelers are being sent that the minorities will not be included in these talks which are totally incorrect and baseless. The MoS for Civil Aviation said his Government will not rest till the minorities do not return with honour and dignity to their homes and hearths and the Pakistan is taught a lesson for its deeds. He said what can be the more insult than this that we have been deprived of the land of our ancestors and made refugees in our own country. Terming the allegations totally childish that his party will make compromise on Kashmir, he said BJP which has given many sacrifices for more integration of Kashmir with India can never stoop to such a level. He while hailing the peace formula initiated by Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee said those thinking that Kashmir will be offered on hand to Pakistan are living in fool’s paradise. Reiterating that Kashmir is an integral part of India so why will we make compromise on our own territory he said no Indian Government whether it is of Mr Vajpayee or anybody else can take such a decision. He without naming the National Conference (NC) he however, maintained that autonomy is also not any solution to Kashmir issue. He said the NDA Government led by Mr Vajpayee is desirous for restoration of everlasting peace and normalcy in the Valley and it is with this desire that Mr Vajpayee announced the unilateral cease-fire. He said we want to hold dialogue and settle the problem but there are still certain constraints from Pakistan and it appears that she is not still ready to leave the path of violence. Paying rich tributes to Late Pt. Prem Nath Bhat, he congratulated the Trust for remembering the martyr. He said Pt. Prem Nath Bhat was my close colleague with whom I worked for a long time. He was a great visionary who worked tirelessly throughout his life for the betterment of mankind and also sacrificed his life for the same cause. Prof. Gupta said the nations only survive with the sacrifices of such great men like Pt. Prem Nath Bhat and Sarvanand Koul Premi. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Vakil said the right determination will lead us to find a peaceful solution to Kashmir issue and not emotionality. He said the Kashmir issue can be solved by the people of the state itself and not by any third party. He said like thousands of Kashmiri Pandits the Muslims were also forced to flee from the Valley on gun point and among them I am also one who left his entire property for safety of his life. He while lambasting at Pakistan said it is she who violated the UNO resolutions by not withdrawing its forces from Pak Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and other areas of the territory which are under the direct control of that country. Moreover, Pakistan has no right to talk of the resolution when it has gifted a portion of territory from J&K to China, he said adding, hence it is that country which has to fulfill the conditions of UNO resolution first. Without using trifurcation word Mr Vakil made a strong dig at the forces who are trying the division of the J&K on the name of regions, saying such a division will be detrimental to the cause of the people. He appealed the people from all three regions to be determined and fight the forces inimical to their cause collectively and unitedly. He said the migration has taken place before also but Kashmiriyat still survived because of its people. Those who took guns against humanity are criminals and will not be tolerated by the people. He also paid rich tributes to Mr Prem Nath Bhat saying despite ideological differences I regard him for his principles and service to society and nation. The Minister of Law and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr P L Handoo, who presented the vote of thanks said Pt. Prem Nath Bhat was one among us who died at a time when he should have not died. Mr Handoo while paying glorious tributes to late Prem Nath Bhat said he became the victim of ideological war. Certain people thinking in the terms that ideological war can be fought with bullet are witnessing the results of 12 year long turmoil, he said, adding the only way to fight the ideological war is dialogue and discussions across the table. The Law Minister also took strong exception of the Cultural Academy for not providing the Abhinav Theatre to hold the function . The function started with the "Vande Matram" presented by the students of Abhay Public School Muthi. They also presented a song on the selfless services of late leader. It was followed by garlanding of portrait of Pt. Prem Nath Bhat and lighting of traditional lamp. Two minutes silence was also observed as a mark of respect to the martyr. On the occasion the Saman Patras were presented posthumously to the next kin of three martyrs Messrs Veer Ji Pandita of Telwani Anantnag, Satish Bhandari of Kishtwar and Ramesh Kumar Raina of Raina Wari Srinagar by Prof Gupta. Delivering the Pt Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Lecture, Prof T N Shalla spoke on the socio political ethos of Kashmiri Pandits. Besides him Mr Vaid Vaishno Dutt, MP also spoke on the occasion. |
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Kali Janni traders elect office bearers Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Mr Ramesh Kumar Shunna was elected as president Kali Janni Traders Welfare Society while Mr Shekhar Chander Satti as senior vice-president of the society. As per a release, the annual general meeting, followed by election was held here today under the supervision of Returning Officer Mr Chander Mohan. The election was held in very peaceful and conducive manner. Mr Umesh Malhotra and Kamal Nagpal were elected as vice-presidents, Suresh Abrol as general secretary, Bhushan Gupta as secretary, Sanjiv Dhavan as publicity secretary whereas, Anil Jain as cashier. The outgoing president Mr Shekhar Chander Satti and other ex-members congratulated the new body. The members expressed full confidence in the new president and his team of office bearers. The new team also assured the members to fight for traders’ cause. |
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Process for Panchayat elections begins Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 27: With the issuance of schedule for the first phase by the Election Authority under Panchayati Raj Act the process of Panchayat elections in the State has begun. In the first phase, the elections to 499 panchayats in Kupwara, Poonch and Rajouri districts will be held from January 15. According to the poll schedule, in Poonch district, the date for filing nomination papers for Mendhar block is 26 December whileas for Balakote block it is 27 and 29 December. The date of scrutiny of papers for these blocks is 30 December and the last date of candidature is 1st January 2001. Date of polling is 15 January 2001. Date for filing nomination papers for Poonch block is 27 December whileas for Mandi the date is 29 and 30 December. Date of scrutiny of nomination papers for these blocks is 1st January 2001 and last date of withdrawal of candidature is January 3, 2001. Polling in these two blocks will be held on 17 January 2001. For Surankote date for filing nomination papers is 29 and 30 December 2000 and 1st January 2001. While date of scrutiny of nomination papers is January 3, 2001 and last date for withdrawal of candidature is January 5, 2001. Polling will be held on January 19. In Rajouri district, the date of filing nomination papers for Nowshara block is 26 December, for Sunderbani it is 27 December and Kalakote block it is 29 December. Date of scrutiny of nomination papers for these three blocks is 30 December and last date of withdrawal of candidature is 1st January, 2001. Polling will be held on 15 January. Date of filing nomination papers for Rajouri block is 27 December and for Manjakote 29 and 30 December. Date of scrutiny of nomination papers for these blocks is 1st January, whileas last date for withdrawal of candidature is 3 January, 2001. Votes will be polled on 17 January. For Darhal block date of filing nomination papers is 29 December when for Budhal these papers can be filed on 30 December, 2000 and 1st January, 2001. Date of scrutiny is 3 January and last date for withdrawal of candidature is 5 January. Votes will be polled on 19 January, 2001. In Kupwara district the date for filing nomination papers for Tangdhar block is 26 December, Teetwal 27 December, Keran Panchayats of Kralapora block and Machail Panchayats of Sogam block 29 December. Date of scrutiny of nomination papers is 30 December. Whileas last date for withdrawal of candidature is 1st January, 2001. Votes will be polled on 15 January, 2001. In the first phase over 7.54 lakh voters of Kupwara, Poonch and Rajouri districts will use franchise for elections to 499 Panchayats comprising 3,875 constituencies. In Kupwara distrist over 2.72 lakh voters will cast their vote in 1,471 constituencies for 224 Panchayats. In Poonch district for 115 Panchayats comprising 1,028 constituencies, 2.20 lakh voters will cast their vote. Similarly in Rajouri district 2.61 lakh voters will cast their votes for 160 Panchayats comprising 1,376 constituencies. |
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Health Department describes Junior Doctors strike uncalled for Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 27: A spokesman of the Health and Medical Education Department today clarified that the decision to grant admission to over 50 students of PRIME Medical College Badgam in State’s Medical Colleges was taken by the Union Government with the permission of Medical Council of India. The spokesman said that this decision will not affect the interests of students of Medical Colleges of the State. Describing the strike by Junior Doctors in Jammu as uncalled for, the spokesman regretted that these doctors are unnecessarily putting the patients to avoidable inconveinence without knowing the facts of the matter. Moreover, interests of the Junior Doctors are in no way harmed by this decision of the Union Government. It is wrong to say that MCI rules have been violated by this decision. The State Government is only implementing MCI instructions. The spokesman appealed to the striking Junior Doctors not to resort to strike and put the people to inconvenience. |
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NCC a prime organisation of secular identities : Governor Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 27: The Governor, Mr. G. C. Saxena said today that the NCC has been a prime organisation in building character, efficiency and promotion of mutual amity, secular identities and integrity among young generations. The Governor was speaking to a group of 95 NCC cadets who called on him at Raj Bhawan here today. These cadets are representing the State in the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The Deputy Director General, NCC, J&K State Brig. D. S. Dhillon was present on the occasion. Appreciating the talents exhibited by the cadets in their various cultural programmes, the Governor said that NCC provide a bridge between military and civilians. It also performs the job of ambassador for the military forces. The Governor said the training which the NCC cadets receive during their young age, gives a deep imprint when they join the civil life and help promotes moral character, good behaviour, integrity and unity among the people. He said that NCC had suffered during the militancy and now have come back in full gear in the State and the situation in the Valley is also coming back towards near complete normalcy. The Governor wished the cadets all success in their performances and hope that they will bring laurels to the State of Jammu and Kashmir. He wished that their performances will be well received and also get the opportunity to see and learn from the similar performances of other States. The Governor interacted with the cadets and got himself acquainted with the various experiences and difficulties which a NCC cadet suffers during his NCC life. The Dy. Director General NCC, Brig. D. S. Dhillon, giving a resume of the activities of NCC in the State, said that NCC activities in the State have revamped at a broader level which hitherto suffered a serious setback during the peak militancy period in the State. It has now 14700 NCC cadets all over the State. Of them 3130 are girl cadets. 136 schools and colleges have been brought under the ambit of NCC activities besides 278 such schools and colleges are in the waiting. He said that an air Squadron is being introduced in the NCC wing at Udhampur and a NCC wing will be raised at Leh in the near future. He further said that a Naval wing is also being raised in Jammu. The Cadets presented some glimpses of various cultural programmes which they will present on the Republic Day in New Delhi, besides participation in the parade. The cadets presented a memento to Governor. |
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treasuries for salary Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 27: A spokesman of the Finance Department has strongly refuted the reports appearing in a section of press today alleging that salaries to Government employees for the month of December, 2000 have not been disbursed and that the employees had returned empty handed without salaries. The spokesman said on the eve of Losar Mela Rs. 10 crore were provided to Leh and Kargil districts on 21.12.2000 in order to enable drawl of salaries on 23rd of the month so that salary is available with the employees on 23rd itself. The Government vide Government Order No:220-F of 2000 dated 21.12.2000 also declared 26th as pay day to enable drawal of salaries by the employees of Kashmir and Jammu Division before Eid. Accordingly, he said, Rs. 60.30 crore. Rs. 48.90 crore and Rs. 10.00 crore were transferred to different treasuries of Kashmir division on 21st, 23rd and 26th. Out of the said amount salary component works out to Rs. 112.00 crore. Besides Rs. 25.60 crore, Rs. 24.96 crore, Rs. 25.19 crore and Rs. 13.06 crore were transferred to different treasuries of Jammu division on 21st, 23rd, 26th and 27th respectively. The entire amount represented salary component only. Thus against a total salary requirement of Rs. 212.00 crore of Jammu and Kashmir divisions excluding pension an amount of Rs. 201.81 crore have already been made available to the treasuries. There is surplus cash in the treasuries at the moment and no bill is pending in the treasuries. However, he said, some of the departments have not yet presented their claims in the treasuries till date though sufficient cash to meet the requirements is available. The treasuries cannot entertain bills and cheques for payment where budgetary provisions are not available. The spokesman also clarified that instructions were issued to the Treasury Officers to entertain salary bills in respect of Plan Schemes in the light of the instructions issued by the Planning and Development Department whereunder salary for the fourth quarter has been released. Accordingly salary bills in respect of Plan Schemes have also been entertained by the treasuries for payment. The spokesman strongly denied that there were long queues in the treasuries waiting for disbursement of salary. Salary has been disbursed in the treasuries very smoothly and there are no pending claims in the treasuries at the moment. There is no dearth of cash in the treasuries and disbursement is taking place on presentation of bills in the treasuries itself. Infact, the spokesman said the treasury officers have been instructed to allow disbursement of salary in cash instead of crediting the amount to the respective Bank Accounts of the employees. |
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Saxena, Abdullah greet people on Id-ul-Fitr Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: Governor Mr Girish Chandra Saxena and Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah have felicitated people on auspicious occasion of Id-ul-Fitr. The Governor said the festival of Id-ul-Fitr remind us of the message for mankind from Allah contained in the Holy Quran, which was revealed during the holy month of Ramzan. The month of fasting, which culminates in Id-ul-Fitr signifies and strengthends the values of patience, self control, tolerance and austerity. The observance of fasting which is an important tenet of Islam improves the quality of mind, promotes feelings of compassion and respect for each other, and reinforces faith in the benevolence and mercy of the Almighty. Mr Saxena said that this year's Id-ul-Fitr is being celebrated in our trouble-torn State at a time when earnest efforts are being made by right-thinking people to give peace a real chance and he expressed the hope that it will herald an era of happiness, peace, prosperity and tranquility all around. In his message the Chief Minister said the occasion marks culmination of the holy month of Ramadhan and brings with it joy for all. 'Ramadhan emphasizes patience, tolerance, self control and austerity,' the Chief Minister said adding that the month of penance has the sole purpose of stimulating our determination of withstand the test of time and rejuvenate our passion of love and sympathy for deprived ones in the society. Dr Abdullah said Islam teaches compassion, love, social-justice and respect for humanity and appealed to the people to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and humanity and strive for a harmonious society in which all live with dignity and pride. The essence of all religions is to spread the message of peace and tranquility and the best way to celebrate festivals is to wipe the tear of poor and to share each others joys and sorrows. Praying for peace and prosperity in the State, the CM hoped that Id will become harbinger of peace in the State that has witnessed enough of blood letting, destruction, agony in the past one decade. Let Allah guide those, whose thirst for blood has not quenched and show them the right path of love, compassion and harmony. |
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of Jammu, Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: President of the Dogra Sadar Sabha, Mr Gulchain Singh Charak has appreciated peace process initiated by the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee but aired apprehension that the process would prove futile if representatives of all the three regions were not involved in the peace initiative. Addressing a press conference, Mr Charak regretted Centre has so far not involved people of Jammu and Ladakh in the on-going peace process despite being the fact that they have been brunt of the militancy. "It is shockingly that Centre has initiating dialogue with a section of Kashmir leaders to the vexed problem of the State ", he said, adding "a meaningful and ever lasting solution of the problem would salvage only with the involvement of the representatives of all the three regions of the State". He criticised Central Government for ignoring Jammu and Ladakh region which consist about 80 percent area of the State. Dogra Sadar Sabha leader warned that Centre that any dialogue without involvement of ethnic minorities of State would not yield any result. "Kashmiri Pandits, Gujjars, Dogras, Ladakhis and other ethnic minorities should be involved in the peace process", he said and strongly condemned the Centre for taking people of Jammu and Ladakh for guaranteed. He was of the view that representatives of all political parties and other umbrella organisations like Dogra Sadar Sabha, Ladakh Buddhists Association and All Party Hurriyat Conference should be involved in the dialogue. Dogra Sadar Sabha president hailed unilateral cease announced by the Prime Minister in the holy month of Ramzan. "It is bold initiative but it is unplanned attempt", he said and aired apprehension that it would have some negative impact on the security scenario of the State. He narrated example of Lahore Bus Yatra which was followed by Kargil episode. Replying to question, Mr Charak said that Centre has realised that Farooq Abdullah was not the real representative of the State despite being the fact that he has brute majority to his command. Mr Charak expressed his reservation over, what he called, hasty decision of the State Government to hold Panchayat elections. "Announcement of Panchayat elections was made without consulting and taking into confidence the other political parties", he regretted, adding "it speaks the dictatorial, arbitrary and feudal perceptions for the grass root democratic institutions of Panchayati Raj of the ruling party". He expressed surprise that on the one hand Centre has initiated peace process but on the other hand State Government has announced Panchayat elections that too in hostile whether conditions. He aired apprehension that militants would strike freely during Panchayat elections taking advantage of cease-fire. Expressing concern over drought like situation in the Jammu region, Mr Charak demanded that State Government should embark upon deep bore-wells in the affected areas at warfooting to facilitate drinking water supply. He said that to tide over the drought like situation, a well knit programme of renovation, repairs and re-construction of irrigational canals, distributories and channels needed to be planned and enforced to plug wastage of water and augment irrigation set up. |
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Sharika Peeth holds music festival Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: A 7-day festival of Music was organized by Sharika Peeth Sanastha, Jammu. Singers of national repute and recognition along with budding singers in Kashmiri Language and ethos participated in the festival creating a total Kashmiri flavour and ecstasy in the audience. This is for the first time that a Non-Governmental Organization has endeavoured to organize this week long festival. Those who performed to a cheering audience included noted singers Vijay Malla, Sunaina Kaul, Lovely Raina, Ravi Bhan, T K Dhar, Deepali Wattal, Siddarth Kaul, Naina Saproo, Mamta Raina, Roshan Saraf, Usha Handoo, R K Kitchloo, Kamlesh Handoo, Kiran Koul, Rajesh Kher, Sunita Bhan, Anil K Bharti, Deepak Jallali and Darmesh Nargotra. Nationally acclaimed accompanists Pushpinder Talwar and K L Verma on Tabla, Anil Raina on Flute, Master Madan Lal on Dholak and Dharmender Bhardwaj on Synthesizer added special luster and sauce to the performance. Some of the reputed singers came all the way from Delhi and Chandigarh for participation and their participation earned for them a thumping response from the audience. The idea of 7-day Music Festival was conceived by an eminent musicologist Pt. Jagan Nath Shivpuri and ace music director Pt Kishen Langoo. The Sharika Peeth Sanastha honoured the artists with Saman Patras in the recognition of their talent. Rich tributes were paid to Mohan Nirash, Moti Lal Saqi, Priyadarshini Mattoo and Prem Nath "Premi". Their services to the Kashmiri culture were recalled with a deep sense of gratitude. The programme was anchored by noted stage personality Makhan Lal Saraf, Ms Anju Dullu, a noted den sue also enthralled the gathering with her sweet anchoring. |
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Tariq holds public meetings in border villages Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Dec 27: The former Minister and MLA Rajouri Assembly segment Mr M S Tariq has urged the people to exercise their franchise in the ensuing Panchayat elections without any fear. Addressing a public meeting at Susal Kot and Dangi in this border district near here today in which the people from six panchayts participated, he said the Panchayat are the basic institutions of democracy and their constitution will strengthen the democratic set up further. Mr Tariq said Panchayats help in strengthening the set up from grass root level and the development of the area takes place speedily. He said the funds earmarked for the development of the area are utilized properly by the panchayats without any outside interference. He while stressing on maintenance of peace and brotherhood asked the people to join hands and defeat the nefarious designs of the forces inimical to the prosperity of the state. Mr Tariq warned that disunity among the people on the basis of religion, region and caste will provide the enemy an advantage to divide the people. He appealed the people to work together for making the peace initiative of Prime Minister a success. |
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"Raghvendra Panchang" being released on January 3 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: "Raghvendra Panchang"named after the Lord Rama will be released on January 3. As per a release, the Panchang has been prepared by renowned Astronomer of Jammu Dr Chander Mauli Raina, Lecturer Shri Ranbir Kendriya Sanskrit Vidya Peeth, Shastri Nagar, Jammu. The foremost use of the Panchang is made in preparation of the horoscopes in as much as it gives the exact information about stage of revolutions of the planets and other heavenly bodies vis a vis the degrees of the longitude and the latitudes of the area of birth, the release said. It said for these developments had to depend on a Panchang from outside the state which however contained the geographical details of places other than Jammu. It said the Raghvendra Panchang makes its difference in as its geographical details relate to Jammu Division specifically which will ensure exactness in drawing the horoscopes vis a vis the destiny of a person. It said the other facets of this Panchang are its details in simple Hindi and lucid language about fasts, festivals and other important events. It also covers the other religions and regions at length and the Panchang has been prepared in such a way to prove useful not only to the Pandits of astrology but also to the house wives. |
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Delhi girls set new record in national women sports JAIPUR, Dec 27: Delhi’s Deepa A K and Bindu Mathew annexed gold medals with new games record in high jump and long jump at the Rajasthan Golden Jubilee National Women Sports Festival here today. Deepa broke her own record of 1.63 metres in high jump when she cleared 1.67 metres. Harshini of Karnataka, who won the silver, cleared 1.66 metres while Delhi’s Geeta bagged bronze medal with 1.60 metres. In long jump, Bindu won the gold with a record breaking jump of 6.02 metres. The earlier record was 5.84 metres, which was set in 93-94. Deepa A K and Fatima Begum (Assam) won silver and bronze with 5.38 and 5.34 metre jump. Delhi athletes have dominated the track as they have so far bagged six gold, three silver and two bronze medals. Suma K P won double gold and Deepa clinched one gold and a silver. Suma, who had won gold in 3000 meter run yesterday, annexed the second gold today in 800 meter race clocking 2 minute 13.54 sec. Haryana’s Sunil Joon won the silver with a time of 2:16.10 sec, while Suresh Kumari of Himachal Pradesh had to settle for the bronze with a time of 2:17.31 sec. Punjab’s Manjit Kaur set a new games record in 400 meter race. Kaur dominating the race right from the word go and pushed Olympian Paramjeet Kaur of Rajasthan to third spot on her way to the gold in 55.45 sec. She broke the old record of 56.00 sec. Which was created in 1998-99. Rajni, also from Delhi, earned silver with 55.51 sec. She too surpassed the old record. Paramjeet Kaur was placed poor third with a time of 56.67 sec. Paramjeet Kaur however became the fastest runner in the championship as she bagged gold medal with a time of 12.50 sec, while Vasanthi G of Karnataka and Meera Singh of Delhi earned silver and bronze medal with a time of 12.56 and 12.64 sec respectively. Delhi’s Nisha Mol and Vineeta Kumari secured gold medals for Delhi in 400 meter hurdle and shot put events while Karnatak’’s Gowaramma clinched gold medal in 100 meter hurdle. In the meantime, West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab and Delhi have marched into the Volleyball semi finals. The semi final line up is now West Bengal vs Delhi and Kerala v/s Punjab. In the quarter finals, West Bengal beat Rajasthan 25-6, 25-15, 25-11, Kerala beat Goa 25-13, 25-15, 25-13, Punjab beat Andhra Pradesh 25-17, 25-18, 25-17 and Delhi beat Himachal Pradesh 25-9, 25-21, 25-12. Kerala will meet Punjab while Madhya Pradesh will take on Chhattisgarh in Handball semi finals. In the quarter finals, Kerala defeated Andhra Pradesh 10-3 (8-2), Punjab beat Delhi 24-18 (9-10), Madhya Pradesh beat Rajasthan 20-12 (9-4) and Chhattisgarh beat Manipur 17-13 (4-9). The Kabaddi league round saw the hosts Rajasthan record a thrilling 39-38 victory after trailing by 20-28 at the breather, while Uttar Pradesh had to face stiff resistance before getting past Haryana 35-30 after leading by 17-11 at the interval. Punjab had a cake walk over Tripura mauling them by 80-6 (50-4). In other matches, West Bengal beat Jammu and Kashmir 73-10, Madhya Pradesh beat Karnataka 70-35, Orissa beat Delhi 70-25 (43-15) and Madhya Pradesh beat Goa 50-30. (PTI) |
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BP Corporation Ltd celebrates Eid Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU,Dec 27: Festivals in any form add colours to life. Indian culture will become baseless without festivities in its true sense. These festivities are always on throughout the country in one form or other and act as an important component to bring everyone together to give a feeling of oneness which ultimately forms the uniqueness of our culture. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, a Government of India Undertaking, who has its network spread all over the country always comes forward on such occasions and associates itself in such a manner that it also become a part of the festivities. The Corporation has its territory office at Jammu in J&K State who found it to be essential on their part to celebrate the holy month of Ramzan followed by Eid. Every petrol pump was decorated on the occasion which added further beautification to the entire look of their petrol pumps which have recently been developed on the international standards. The Corporation promises to ensures quality and quantity of petroleum products to its valued customers to their entire satisfaction. The Corporation has been constantly launching various campaigns in the past to educate the customers on genuineness of the petroleum products. All the equipment like filter paper, hydrometer, 5 litre measure etc are kept at all the petrol pumps of the Corporation to check the quality and quantity. Staff under the guidance of their senior sales officer, Mr J K Khairwal, made it possible to be a part of the social activity. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec. 27: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu Harbans Lal has acquitted Gurdev Singh, Hardev Singh, Ravinder Rana, Gurcharan Singh, Parminder Singh and Sohan Lal from the charges of committing broad day light murder of one Paramjit Singh. In the acquittal judgement Mr Harbans Lal held that no prosection witness has supported the prosecution case and they have been given up and even those examined, they have been declared hostile. "Though the occurrance took place in broad day light, but no witness has supported the prosecution case. There is absolutely no scientific evidence or other evidence that the said weapon had been actually used for the commission of crime. There is no evidence that the pallets recovered from the dead body of the deceased had been fired with the gun seized as weapon of offence or that any injury was found on the body of the deceased having been caused with the seized sword or dagger. The weapon seized at the instance of the accused does not become the weapon of offence it is proved.'' The court held. The court further said that mere statement of the Doctor that the deceased died because of the gun shot injuries, is no evidence against the accused, it is they who caused gun shot injuries to the deceased. The chain of the circumstances it leaves no doubt that none else but the accudsed must have committed the offence. There is absolutely no incriminating evidence to connect the accused with the commission of cirme, as such they are acquitted from the charges levelled against them Advocate D S Saini appeared for the accused persons while Public Prosecutor appeared for the State in this case. According to the police case, that on June 13, 1996 the accused persons from the un-lawful assembly with the common object to kill the deceased Paramjit Singh and they got armed with a 12 Bore gun and other deadly weapons and intercepted the way of the deceased at Simble Camp Ward No. 1. At about 2.30 p.m. when he was going to the shop they fired upon him. The deceased got seriously injured and fell on the ground and died on spot. On the information, the police registered a case and started investigation. After completion of the investigation challan was presented in the court which was dismissed and accused acquitted from the charges. |
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Sewa Bharti holds Hepatitis-B camp at Batote Excelsior Correspondent BATOTE, Dec 27: Sewa Bharti conducted a Hepatitis-B camp at S D Sabha School Batote in which second dose of vaccine was given to 650 people. As per a release the people were made aware of the dreaded disease. Dr Kanu Sharma, joint secretary Sewa Bharti, informed that during the last month around 4500 people were immunized against Hepatitis-B during series of camps held at Katra, Reasi, Chenani, Batote and Ramnagar. She also informed that Sewa Bharti would undertake more such camps in remote and backward areas of Jammu province. |
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Ranbir Press employees extend demonstration Prog Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: The president of Ranbir Government Press Employees Association Mr Parshotam Chand Sharma today announced extension of their demonstration programme upto January 1, 2001 as the Government did not pay any attention towards their genuine demands. As per a release Mr Sharma, while addressing the gathering, questioned as what prompted the Government to get the Panchayat election works done outside the Government Press at district headquarters by spending crores of rupees when Government Press was ready to accomplish this job within few lakhs? He described it as misuse of exchequer. Mr Sharma told the gathering that Chief Electoral Officer Jammu has asked the General manager Ranbir Government Press Jammu to provide staff for technical guidance at district headquarters. He said this move of the Government was just to create confusion among press workers. |
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CPI-M delegation meets Health Minister Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 27: A delegation of Communist Party of India (Marxist) migrant cell, led by its chief Mr Makhan Lal Bhat, called on the Minister for Health and Medical Education yesterday. As per a release the delegation among other things demanded two and a half days extra salary for migrant employees in camps and non-camps upto now as being paid to only those employees working in big hospitals. The delegation also demanded rational and transparent transfer policy. |
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