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IAF men keen to prove impossible may not be too difficult SIACHEN, Oct 1: Their desire is to ‘touch the sky with glory’ and are guided by the motto ‘we do the difficult as routine; The impossible....more Northern Command Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 1: Lt Gen Hari Mohan Khanna, General Officer Commanding in Chief , Northern Command has awarded GOC-in-C’s......more Petroleum dealers Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: The petroleum dealers have resolved to suspend lifting of supplies from the oil companies resulting.....more Ist Jammuite becomes
GOC-in-C Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: Lt. Gen. N C Vij took over as General Officer Commanding- in- .....more Aggarsein Jayanti celebrated with gaiety and fervour Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: Aggarsein Jayanti Samaroh was celebrated with gaiety and fervour in Aggarwal Dharamshala here today. ......more |
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PKM for resettlement of migrants Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct. 1:The Executive of Panun Kashmir Movement (PKM) held its meeting here today to discuss various organisational and political issues. .......more 21 hand pumps sanctioned for Bhalwal block Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: National Conference (NC) MLA from Raipur Damana Constituency, Mr Sat Paul Lakhotra during his meeting with the executive..........more 487 cases of beer, motor spare parts seized at Lakhanpur Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 1: Four hundred eighty seven cases of Beer valuing lakhs of rupees were seized by the Excise officials at Lakhanpur Toll Post this.......more Azad blames NDA, NC Govts for border migrants plight Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: General secretary, All India Congress Committee-I and MP Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad has criticised both state and Central governments for........more |
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IAF men keen to prove impossible may not be too difficult SIACHEN, Oct 1: Their desire is to ‘touch the sky with glory’ and are guided by the motto ‘we do the difficult as routine; The impossible may take a bit longer’. They are the brave officers and men of Indian Air Force who have proved by operating in the inhospitable terrains braving enemy fire that nothing is impossible provided one has the indomitable will and audacity. "What can cause shivers within an ordinary pilot, the pilots of IAF are performing routinely, for 6-8 hours a day, 365 days a year," says Air Officer Commanding, Leh, Air Commodore F H Major, referring to the sorties flown by the Air Force helicopters and planes to the Army posts situated amid mountain peaks in almost inaccessible heights ranging upto 20,500 ft. In fact, the IAF has been performing this routine for the last 16 years since the Operation Meghdoot began in the glaciated 76-km stretch of Siachen as part of air maintenance and defence of the mountainous land of Ladakh. "To counter the cartographic aggression by the Pakistanis the Indian Army launched an expedition to the (Siachen) Glacier under the leadership of Col Narendra Kumar, a mountaineer of repute in 1978. On September 20, 1978, Chetaks flew the first sorties in the glacier in support of the expedition," said Major. In 1984, a battalion strength force of the Army occupied the Glacier and choked off the Pakistani access through Bilafond La and Sia La. "Siachen air operations today are a far cry from the adhoc procedures of the first sorties of 1978. They are scientifically planned and meticulously executed, for both human lives and supplies are precious," said Major. Both IAF aircraft and helicopters are engaged in continous maintenance operations at the posts in the Glacier with height in excess of 20,000 ft and situated within firing range of the enemy. At places, enemy posts are a mere 300 mts away. "Flying a sortie in the Siachen Glacier is a different ball game altogether as even a slight miscalculation or mishandling of controls by the pilot can cause force landing in an area where crevasses are so wide and deep as to swallow an entire aircraft without a trace," said Air Officer Commanding Jammu and Kashmir Air Vice Marshal S K Jain. Siachen Glacier, where the Actual Ground Position Level (AGPL) is drawn forming the boundary with Pakistan, lies deep in the heart of the Karakoram mountains forming the main axis of the range itself. "Ground here is so fragmented and uneven that one would stand a negligible chance of survival. Besides, the pilots have to brave temperatures as low as -60 degrees celsius, strong winds and flying in poor weather conditions in the close proximity of hills," Jain said. "There is always the threat of powerful down draughts that pull the helicopter down, if the pilots are not careful. Added to this is that the helicopters are flying at the extremes of their flight envelope where the power margin available is small, if not negligible," Jain said, adding above these there is a threat of enemy fire. A typical day for each pilot here starts with the first take off at sunrise and ends just before sunset after flying for six to eight hours and ferrying three to five tonnes of supplies to the highest helipads in the world where the fatigue levels are high due to noise and vibrations. "With such a hectic routine, an ordinary person would soon crack up. But our men are made of sterner stuff," Jain said. (PTI) |
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Northern Command chief lauds SSP Udhampur’s role Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 1: Lt Gen Hari Mohan Khanna, General Officer Commanding in Chief , Northern Command has awarded GOC-in-C’s Commendation Medal alongwith appreciation letter to Senior Superintendent of Police, Udhampur Mr Satvir Gupta. According to an official handout, the Northern Army chief appreciated the role of the District police under the able command of Mr Gupta and further appreciated the cordial relations of Udhampur police with the Army. It is pertinent to mention here that Mr Gupta has already been awarded appreciation letter by Lt Gen ARK Reddy, Chief of Staff on June 29, 2000. Mr Gupta has already been awarded the President’s Police Medal for meritorious services in 1997 and Director General’s Police Medal in 1993. |
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Petroleum dealers to go on nation-wide strike from Oct 6 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: The petroleum dealers have resolved to suspend lifting of supplies from the oil companies resulting into the nation-wide strike from October 6. Addressing a press conference here today, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Petroleum Dealers Association Capt Mohan Singh (Retd) said that the decision in this connection was taken in the meeting of managing committee of the Federation of All India Petroleum Traders in Delhi on September 9, 2000. It was resolved in the meeting that petroleum traders all over the country would stop lifting petrol (MS) and diesel (HSD) from the respective nationalised oil companies with effect from Oct 6. This means the consumers would not get petrol/diesel from the petrol pumps from Oct 6. Capt Singh pointed out that at present, the quality parameter being demonstrated by the Government Oil Companies at the time of delivery of MS/HSD at the dealer retail outlets is density matching as per the invoice of the respective oil company. Whereas, the dealers despite demonstrating the stipulated density values, are being heavily penalised for non-conformity of parameters such as Octane value. They are not familiar with such system as these are never demonstrated to them at the time of delivery of goods at their outlets. The retail outlets are presently provided with the basic density checking equipment only by the oil companies. None of them is equipped with any testing equipment such as Octane Tester, mini-lab or the Maker system. The strike has been launched after seeing no action from the oil companies despite repeated requests. Even the assurance on the part of Minister concerned Mr Ram naik brought to succor to the traders. The dealers further demanded that their commission should be raised to minimum 5 % to enable them to make their survival possible as the price of the products have increased manifold. With mere one per cent commission the overhead charges for maintaining a petrol station alongwith the large staff, have almost nullified their earnings. They claimed that the strike would continue till their demands are met. |
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Jammuite becomes GOC-in-C Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: Lt. Gen. N C Vij took over as General Officer Commanding- in- Chief of Southern Army today. The General Officer, is the first Jammuites to achieve this prestigious appointment to head an Army Command. He was the student of SRML Higher Secondary School, Jammu. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla Gen Vij was commissioned in the Dogra Regiment in December 1962. He is the graduate of Defence Services Staff College and has attended prestigious Higher Command and National Defence College courses. Gen Vij also commanded a brigade in the East in counter Insurgency and High Altitude area and a Rapid Action Division in the Desert sector. He also has the unique distinction of having commanded two Corps that included a strike Corps and a Corps deployed in active counter insurgency operations in the North East. For his exceptional performance he was awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal. A specialist in the Military operations, he has been GSO of a Division, a Director in Military Operations Directorate as a Colonel and Deputy Director General of Perspective Planning (Strategic Planning) in the rank of Brigadier at the Army Headquarters. He has been Maj General General Staff at the Western Command. During Kargil Operation he was Director General Military Operations (DGMO). For his distinguished services as DGMO, he was awarded Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM). |
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Aggarsein Jayanti celebrated with gaiety and fervour Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: Aggarsein Jayanti Samaroh was celebrated with gaiety and fervour in Aggarwal Dharamshala here today. Maharaj Aggarsein, nearly 5200 years back, belonging to Ballab dynasty, preached equality, humanism, peace and social justice. The Aggarwal community organises his birth anniversary on this day every year with solemnity. A large number of people and representatives of different social and religious organisations were present. Mr R K Goel, District Development Commissioner, Jammu was the chief guest. He said that the teachings of Maharaj Aggarsein were relevant even today and asked the people to follow his message of equality, compassion and peace. Mr Inderesh Kumar, Parcharak, RSS in J&K, who was the special guest, unveiled statue of Maharaj Aggarsein installed on the front gate of the sabha. Speaking on the occasion, he praised the role played by the Aggarwal community for preserving the unity and integrity of the country. The Aggarwal sabha in Jammu, he stated has been engaged in welfare activities. Mr Satyapal Aggarsein, Sarparst of Aggarwal Sabha, Jammu and Mr Indereshji unfurled the Maharaja Aggarsein flag amidst singing of songs. Mr Dewan Chand Bansal, president of the Aggarwal sabha, announced that task about the renovation of the Dharamshala and the installation of statue of Maharaj Aggarsein have been accomplished. He expressed thanks to representatives of various social and religious organisations for participating in the function held in memory of benevolent Maharaja Aggarsein who preached and practised humanism and social justice. Mr Surinder Bansal, general secretary of Aggarwal Sabha read out the annual report highlighting the activities and achievements during the past year. The chief guest distributed merit certificates among the students of the community for their outstanding achievement in different fields. A colourful cultural programme was arranged on the occasion. It started with Ram and Shiv Bandana. A fancy dress competition was also held in which children from one to six years of age took part. Scenes from Ram leela and dance drama of Shakuntla were performed by the artists of Shri Sanatan Dharam Natak Samaj, Diwan Mandir, Jammu. |
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PKM for resettlement of migrants Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct. 1:The Executive of Panun Kashmir Movement (PKM) held its meeting here today to discuss various organisational and political issues. The meeting was chaired by its president Mr Ashwani Chrungoo. The members expressed satisfaction over the work done and decided to conduct a prominent citizens get-together to solicit views of the respectable citizens belonging to the community. It was also decided in the meeting to hold bi-annual meeting of the Executive Council of PKM in November this year. Mr B L Koul, senior vice-president informed the members regarding the response of the organisation to certain important political developments that took place during the last six months in particular. Mr Chrungoo said that the issue of displacement and resettlement of the Kashmiri Pandit community is the core issue of the Kashmir tangle. Any solution that ignores the interests of the Pandit community will be rejected. The political agenda that has been evolved over a decade of exile and struggle in exile has the backing of the whole community, he added. |
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21 hand pumps sanctioned for Bhalwal block Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: National Conference (NC) MLA from Raipur Damana Constituency, Mr Sat Paul Lakhotra during his meeting with the executive engineers and superintending engineers of Irrigation and PHE departments has expressed his grave concern over the scarcity of drinking and irrigation water in Bhalwal Block. As per a release, in the meeting the PHE and Irrigation plan was approved and new 21 hand pumps mark II were sanctioned for the area. On spot instructions were given by higher Superintending engineer to Executive Engineer Ground Water that the execution of the handpumps be started immediately. The meeting also decided that one pump will be inaugurated on October 3. Later during his visit to Ranjan Lift Irrigation Canal, Mr Lakhotra expressed concern that instead of having capacity of irrigating the 4475000 acres of land the canal is only irrigating an area of 1151000 acres at present. He said out of 19 kilometers the water is flowing only upto nine kilometers. The MLA urged the concerned departments to activate its officials for providing the irrigation and drinking water in this Kandi belt. |
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487 cases of beer, motor spare parts seized at Lakhanpur Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 1: Four hundred eighty seven cases of Beer valuing lakhs of rupees were seized by the Excise officials at Lakhanpur Toll Post this evening which was illegally being smuggled in Jammu from Sarmohar in Himachal Pradesh. According to reports the beer was hidden in flour bags and it was to be delivered at Jammu. The checking was conducted by the Excise team under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner, Excise, Mr S K Koul who was assisted by E T O, Nizam-u-Din and Joginder Singh, Inspector. The truck bearing number HR-3/2578 was detained at the Toll Post and the beer and flour has been seized. The driver of the truck however, managed to escape. A case has been registered against him and the company. The Department of Excise and Sales Tax has been receiving many complaints regarding the smuggling of goods via the Lakhanpur Toll Post. In another similar case spare parts of SKF quality valuing Rs 1.12 lakh which were hidden in the Toll Box of a video coach belonging to Shivam Video Coaches, New Delhi was seized by the Sales Tax officials at Lakhanpur. The Video Coach bearing number 1764 D L/ PA was on its way from Delhi to Katra. The spare parts were hidden in the toll box to evade the Sales Tax. |
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Azad blames NDA, NC Govts for border migrants plight Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: General secretary, All India Congress Committee-I and MP Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad has criticised both state and Central governments for their failure in mitigating the problems being faced by the border migrants who have been forced to flee from their native villages due to unprovoked shelling by Pakistan. Addressing a massive Public meeting of border migrants at Devipur in Akhnoor Tehsil today, he declared that he will provide Rs 25 lakh for the welfare of these migrants from his Constituency Development Fund. He said Congress is concerned over the plight of border migrants and AICC chief Ms Sonia Gandhi is anxious to visit them to ascertain their problems. Most probably Ms Gandhi will visit the area next month, he added. Addressing the rally PCC chief, Mr Mohammed Shafi Qureshi lambasted the State Government for financial mismanagement and held it responsible for bringing the state at the verge of bankruptcy. He said corruption, unemployment and militancy is at the peak but the NC Government is unmoved. Later both these leaders distributed blankets among the migrants. Addressing the rally Mr Tara Chand, MLA Chamb said that border migrants are living in a miserable condition and both state and Central governments are ignoring their plight. He demanded that these migrants should be given at par status with Kashmiri refugees and two room sets be constructed for them at safer places. He also thanked the All India Congress Committee chief Ms Sonia Gandhi for sending relief to border migrants. In his address former Minister, Mr Madan Lal Sharma, lambasted at NDA Government saying that successive Congress governments at Centre always gave a top priority to the problems of border migrants but the present Government is quite non serious on the issue. The rally was organized by Mr Tara Chand and Mr Ghulam Nabi Azad was the chief guest while it was presided over by Mr Mohammed Shafi Qureshi. |
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‘Thalassaemia Update’ meet held Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: Under the auspices of J&K Thalassaemia Welfare Society, a two day meet on "Thalassaemia Update" was organised at SMGS Hospital of Government Medical College here which concluded today. The meet was inaugurated by Dr H L Goswami, Principal Government medical College Jammu. Dr V P Chowdhary, Prof of Haematology and Head of Thalassaemia Unit of All India Institute of medical Sciences, New Delhi gave a lucid and authoritative account of present status and treatment in India and abroad. Dr Chowdhary informed the audience that at present there are about a hundred thousand Thalassaemia children in India and that one Thalassaemic child is born every 45 minutes thus highlighting the dimensions of the problem and the attention it needs. Thalassaemia is a genetic disorder in which the normal haemoglobin (HBA) synthesis is markedly reduced or absent and hence the patients require regular blood transfusion throughout their lives. Dr J S Arora, general secretary Federation of indian Thalassaemics (FIT) Delhi, who was also a guest speaker gave an overview of the picture of the disease in India and the activities of the Federation. The audience included senior faculty members and PG students of the Medical College besides patients and their parents. Mementos and awards of honour were presented by the president of the society to Dr H L Goswami, Dr V P Chowdhary, Dr J S Arora and the medical consultants of the society namely Dr D B Sharma, Dr Kum Kum, Dr Ashok Gupta and Dr K K Kaul. A panel discussion and question answer session was held in the afternoon which was conducted by Dr Ashok Gupta in which the patients and their parents actively participated. In a separate session Dr V P Chowdhary intimately interacted with the Thalassaemic children and encouraged them to recite songs, poems and jokes etc thereby making them forget the malaise for sometime and help build up a stronger patient-doctor relationship. Today a thalassaemia clinic was held at SMGS Hospital where Dr V P Chowdhary and Dr J S Arora examined all the Thalassaemic patients, who had come from all districts of Jammu province. they discussed their individual problems with the consultants of the College. The J&K Thalassaemia Welfare Society was represented by its president Brig Jagmohan, vice president Er Sudhir Sethi and general secretary Mr G M Pathak. Mr Pathak and Mr Sudhir Sethi conducted the proceedings of the meet and Mr Jagmohan presented vote of thanks. |
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Border migrants discuss demands Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: The Border Migrants Welfare Committee, sector Pallanwala, block Khour visited migrant camps at Devi Pur and Thandi Choi and held a meeting at Thandi Choi under the chairmanship of Mr Baldev Singh Bhau. As per a release the committee took serious note of the negligent attitude of district administration towards the problems of the border migrants. The chairman, Mr Bhau, said that even the minor problems such as inclusion of left out and new migrants’ names in the migrants’ lists and Chowkidara of migrant families etc have not been conducted despite so many requests. The Committee appealed the Government that maximum migrant educated unemployed youths may be adjusted under Rehbar-i-Taleem programme the the employees whose families have migrated from their villages should be posted near the camp locations so that they may be able to look after their families. The Committee further appealed to all the Legislators of J&K and the politicians that they should rise above the party politics and work whole-heartedly for the welfare of the border migrants who have been living a very miserable life in camps. |
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Gandhi’s teachings relevant even today-Governor Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 1: Paying rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, on his 131st birth anniversary, the Governor, Mr Girish Chandra Saxena said that Gandhi’s role in leading our Nation to freedom from foreign rule and showing the path of righteous struggle and salvation based on the ideals of truth and non-violence undoubtedly made him the tallest of leaders that the people of our country, and indeed the world, were fortunate to see in the last century. In a message, the Governor said that the Mahatma worked tirelessly for the upliftment of the downtrodden and poor as also for the eradication of untouchability and other social evils from our society. The Government added that Gandhi’s beliefs, teachings and the message and example of his own life were the most significant source of inspiration and strength for the people of our country during the freedom struggle and period of nation- building thereafter. These enduring values are equally valid at present, more so in our State where for over a decade terrorism sponsored from across the border has created untold difficulties, hardships and miseries in the life of our people. Mr Saxena expressed his conviction that the ideals and values of Gandhi Ji will keep on inspiring the people to follow the path of non-violence, ethical conduct, truth and harmonious living together for the peace and prosperity of the State and the Nation. |
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Wazir criticises hike in petroleum products prices Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: Mr T S Wazir, chairman Jammu Province Bus Operators Association and president of J&K Motor Transport Companies Association today severely criticised the hike in prices of petroleum products particularly diesel and petrol. He in a statement issued here today, demanded that the bus fare as well as freight charges be immediately revised in scale with hike in petroleum products prices. After a meeting of presidents and secretaries of various transport organizations he on behalf of transporters warned that in case rates are not revised within a week the transporters will resort to indefinite strike. |
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Ram Paul opposes trifurcation of State Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: Minister of State for Agriculture Mr Ram Paul has criticised the leaders of various organisations for advocating tri-furcation of Jammu and Kashmir state. Opposing strongly this move at the convention of Backward Classes here today, the National Conference Minister recalled that in 1947 the leadership in J&K had rejected the two nation theory. Several leaders and others have given the supreme sacrifices to maintain and preserve the identity of all the three regions of the state and keep them united. But now, some vested interests are exploiting the innocent people and raising the demand of tri-furcation which is not in the interest of the state and the country. He claimed that the disintegration of the state will not be acceptable to the National Conference and other secular minded people. Mr Paul said that politically motivated people would certainly reject the demand of these self-styled leaders. He also criticised the leaders who were levelling charges against the ruling government and The one day convention had been organised by the SC/BC cell of the National Conference. He appealed to the people to remain vigilant ands not to fall prey to the misleading propaganda. The minister asked the people to make the Party strong and cooperate the government in the implementation of various welfare schemes. The minister was presented a charter of demands which included reservation of 27 % for Backward Classes in the state, inclusion of two two members in the Backward Classes Development Board and enlisting the leftout categories in the Backward classes. Mr Paul assured that their demands will be put before the concerned authorities. Prominent among those present in the meeting included—Girdhari Lal, Om Dalmotra, Rajinder Chanyal, Des Raj, Jia Lal, Krishan Tak, Ravi Kumar—State Youth president of SC/BC cell of NC and others. |
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Body recovered from canal, 4 injured in accident Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: The body of a youth was recovered from Tawi canal flowing in the Bari Brahamana area while as four persons were injured in a accident. Besides, two persons including a young house-wife allegedly consumed poison at their residence. According to police reports, body of a youth was recovered from a canal in Bari Brahamana area. Some local spotted the body floating in the canal and fished it out. A police party also reached the spot after getting information and shifted the body to Government Medical College Hospital for identification. The body has been identified as that of Shanker Dass son of Nanak Chand of Reasi. Meanwhile, four persons were critically injured when their scooter was hit by speeding car at Bagh-e-Bahu late last night. They were removed to hospital by some passers-by where their condition was stated to be critical. They have been identified as Atish and Ankush sons of Tarsem Lal and their mother Santoshi Kumari and Sham Lal son of Munshi Ram of Bagh-e-Bahu. Two persons including a young house-wife allegedly consumed some poisonous drug at their residence and fell unconscious. Identified as Usha daughter of Divya Parkash of Gumat and Renu Koul wife of Maharaj Krishan Koul of Purkhoo both were removed to hospital by family members where doctors attending them at the first instance washed their stomach. Their condition was stated to be stable till the last reports came in. The cause behind the incidents is yet to be ascertained. |
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JJSF organises one-day convention Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: One day convention of Jammu Joint Students Federation’s Jammu urban unit was organised at Janipura, here today. Addressing on the occasion, JJSF president Mr Rajinder Jamwal exhorted the youth to come forward and join Jammu Joint Students Federation’s ongoing struggle for separate Jammu State. Alleging discrimination with Jammu and Laddakh, Mr Jamwal said that both these regions have had been neglected by the successive State Government which were always Kashmiri dominated. The JJSF leader vowed to continue their ongoing fight for separate Jammu State till the goal is not achieved and asked people to remain prepared for any sacrifice to get Jammu liberated from the clutches of Kashmiri rulers. Cautioning people against the nefarious designs of anti-Jammu forces, Mr Jamwal sought to clarify that JJSF’s demand for separate Jammu was not against any community or the religion but for the welfare of Dogras who have had been suppressed by Kashmir rulers. Mr Dheeraj Kumar (Mintoo), newly appointed president of JJSF’s Jammu urban unit, while speaking, assured that he would leave no stone unturned to unite the people of Jammu under the banner of JJSF. Senior vice-president of JJSF Mr Rakesh Chargotra, in his address, asked youths to carry the message of JJSF to village level and enlighten the masses of Jammu about their rights. Others who spoke in the convention included Messrs. Raghunandan Singh Billawaria, Prithpal Singh, Madan Gopal and Shakti Gupta. On the occasion, Mr Anuj and Vishal Verma were elected as president and general secretary of Jammu West unit of JJSF. Meanwhile, a delegation of JJSF met IGP Jammu range Mr R V Raju and demanded an inquiry into the incident of firing at Kathua Degree College occurred on last Thursday. The delegation comprised of senior JJSF leader including Ajatshatru Singh, Rajinder Jamwal and Rajesh Dheeru alleged that some elements in the police as well as civil administration with connivance of the college Principal were trying to hush up the case. IGP Raju assured the delegation that he would personally look into the matter and direct the police officers to deal carefully with students. |
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to death Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 1: People blocked Jammu-Pathankot National Highway at three places for more than three hours this afternoon in protest against the death of a minor boy, who was crushed under a negligently driven bus. What provoked people was the release of erring bus driver by a police constable after he was chased and apprehended by local youths. The constable posted at Bus Stand released the driver from his custody allowing him to escape. Reports said that a rashly driven bus No. 7945 JK02K crushed an eight-year old boy to death at Shaheedhi Chowk in the town here at about 12 noon. The boy identified as Happy son of Nago Ram, a resident of Samba, was crossing road alongwith her mother when he was knocked to death. Bus driver fled from the spot alongwith the vehicle. A group of local youths, who were witness to the accident, chased the bus and succeeded in apprehending its driver from the Bus Stand. After giving the driver a sound thrashing, they handed him over to a police constable on duty at Bus Stand. However, much to the surprise of youths, the driver was released by the constable. Accused fled from the Bus Stand and disappeared within few minutes. This act of constable coupled with death of minor boy provoked the local people who took to streets shouting slogans against local authorities and demanding stern action against bus driver. They were also demanding action against the constable, who allowed the driver to escape. People block Jammu-Pathankot National Highway at three places including Shaheedhi Chowk and Parliament Road demanding a check on the speed of buses and action against the drivers indulging in rash driving. People continued their protests for more than three hours. They lifted dharnas following assurance given by senior police officers that accused bus driver would be arrested immediately and all steps would be taken to check negligent driving. Meanwhile, body of minor boy was shifted to district hospital and was later handed over to his family after post-mortem. Police said the boy alongwith her mother had come from Samba to attend a marriage function here. Meanwhile, in Samba a motor-cyclist was seriously injured when his bike was hit by a Maruti car coming from opposite direction at Bus Stand this afternoon. Identified as Parveen Gupta son of Dev Raj, a resident of Samba, the youth was referred to Medical College hospital, Jammu from Samba hospital. His condition was stated to be critical. A case in the accident has been registered at Samba police station. |
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Samooh Theatre presents "Bichde Bikhre" play at Parade College Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1: Samooh Theatre staged an Urdu play on Kashmir titled "Bichde Bikhre" at Government College for Women, Parade today. The play written by Manoj Sheeri has been directed by Sudhir Mahajan and the music composed by Bhupinder Singh. The play is about the members of two communities living in Kashmir and their separation. The play is of symbolic nature, where Kashmir has been symbolized by a girl yearning for peace and Jaladbou has been symbolized as the evil responsible for destruction. The play focuses on the hatred which has been symbolized by fundamentalism. Those who played leading roles included Rajesh Kotru, Manik Jasrotia, Rajeev Kumar, Satish Kumar, Swatantra Bharat, Sheikh Mohd Kalyan, Rajinder Pandita, Kulvir Singh, Varsha Dogra, Rakesh Kumar, Monika Khurana, Dhanesh Dogra and Shiv Dev Singh. The play has been sponsored by NZCC Patiala and recommended by Mr Balwant Thakur, secretary, J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. |
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