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| More organisations celebrate birthday of Matahma Gandhi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: More social, political organisation and educational institutions celebrated 131st birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatama Gandhi.....more Gupta asks
State Govt to Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: The Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta, has impressed upon the Chief Minister, Dr Farooq......more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: Nami Dogri Sanstha during Navratras opened its first branch at Ghou Manhasan in block Marh.....more Month
long awareness campaign from Nov Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: Not deviating from its old stand on Kashmir the Rashtriya Swyam Sevaksang (RSS) today.....more ARTO
conducts Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: Mr Z M Samnani, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Rajouri-Poonch along with Mr Atam Dev Singh, Motor Vehicle......more |
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to continue strike Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: The much awaited talks between the Government and migrant students, who have been protesting against the merger of camp colleges.......more MTCA for
opening Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: Mr T S Wazir, president J&K Motor Transport Companies Association has expressed serious concern over the closure of Toll Post at Lakhanpur 7 pm onwards daily by the ST authorities...........more AIDS
Prevention & Control Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 3: A massive rally on HIV/AIDS awareness and voluntary blood donation was organised by J&K State AIDS Prevention & Control Society........more Taryath
youth Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 3: Block secretary National Conference for Taryath Mr Bhushan Uppal has urged upon the Government to provide guns under .........more |
More organisations celebrate
birthday Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: More social, political organisation and educational institutions celebrated 131st birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Mahatama Gandhi. As per a release, a simple and solemn function was held in the premises of Shastri Memorial Higher Secondary School, Rehari Colony to celebrate the birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi and of Lal Bahadur Shastri. GLorious tributes were paid to these great sons of India. The Managing Director of the Institution Dr Surinder Kohli garlanded the portrait of Gandhi as also that of Lal Bahadur Shastri. In his address, Dr Kohli said that real tribute to Shastri and Gandhi is to follow their ideals—simplicity, honesty and dedication. He said that the path shown by Bapu Gandhi will surely help in eradicating crises in the world and all disputes among the nations will end. An Inter House symposium on "Relevance of teachings of Gandhi and Shastri" was held on the occasion in which speakers highlighted the different aspects of both the leaders. In the senior group, Neha Gupta, Abha Gupta, Sonali Khajuria and Meenakshi bagged first three positions whereas in junior group, Kamini, Tanvi Kaul and Komal got first three positions. NSS Units of Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar today celebrated Gandhi Jayanti. To commemorate the occasion, a poster making competition was organised on environment awareness. Elocution contest was also held in which volunteers spoke on national integration, communal harmony, environments and services to the nation. In her message to NSS volunteers, the Principal of the College Prof Gurdeep Kour called upon the volunteers to imbibe the teachings of Bapu Gandhi. Earlier, Prof Rita Munshi, Senior Programme Officer, NSS apprised the volunteers of Gandhian philosophy and impressed upon them to cultivate the spirit of selfless service. The president of Khadi Workers Association Mr Ghulab Chand in a function held here today stressed upon the workers to follow the path shown by the Father of the Nation. He also urged the people to maintain communal harmony and brotherhood. A meeting of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) was held under the chairmanship of its general secretary Mr Amrit Sagar Gupta. Rich tributes were paid to Mahatama Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. The party appealed to the misguided youths to shun the violence and follow the path of love, affection and brotherhood. Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated in the Government Mixed Higher Secondary School, Roop Nagar. A cross country race and debate competitions were also organised on the occasion. The speakers highlighted the principals and ideals of Mahatama Gandhi and stressed upon the people to follow the path shown by our great leaders. The New Modern High School celebrated the 131st Gandhi Jayanti with SOS Home for Children at Channi Rama. An easy competition on Mahatama Gandhi was held between the students of New Modern School and SOS Home. The first and second prize were clinched by SOS Home namely Mohd Yasser and Vicky Singh and third prize bagged by Menakshi Bali of New Modern School. The prizes were given by the Principal Mrs Loveleen Bahl. Mrs Loveleen Bahl presented vote of thanks to secretary, manager and staff members of SOS Home for their full cooperation and their efforts to make this day unforgettable and pleasing. |
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Gupta asks State Govt to mitigate woes of masses Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: The Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta, has impressed upon the Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah to take care of the problems facing the people of the instead of passing the buck to the Centre on every issue. Addressing public meeting at Bani Jeodae Mata and Dhar Mahanpur, Prof Gupta said that the growing resentment amongs the people of the State was basically the result of undemocratic, discrimination, communal and injudicious approach adopted by the respective Governments in the State where these were in the National Conference or that of the Congress or there were coalitions of the both. Because of these policies an actions of these Governments accummulated anger is appearing in various forms, violence and demonstrations. He added and regretted that they did not learn the lessons of their wrongs of the past. Referring to the controversial demand for autonomy to the State being raised by the State Government leaders of the National Conference, Prof Gupta said that this demand was not only ill-conceived, but was also ill-timed strangely large sums and time is being wasted to propagate it. About the mounting demand for trifurcation and quadrification of Jammu and Kashmir State so as to have re-organisation, Prof Gupta said that this was also the outcome of the actions and policies of the Governments of both the National Conference as also their associates in the Congress because they never took practical steps to bring to an end to the regional disparities. He pointed out that the demand for autonomy to the State is being raked up on the plea that it was part of their manifesto in 1996 assembly elections but they should know that they had made hundreds of other promises too including that of creation of regional councils within a time of one year. More than four years have elapsed but instead of taking steps to bring to an end to the regional imbalances. A new phenomenon has been created by proposing the decision of the State into eight zones and thus attempts are being made even to divide Jammu region under communal considerations, Prof Gupta added and warmed that such problems have added insult to the already injured sentiments of the people of this region. He expressed his dismay that on the hilly areas of Bani, Basohli, Mahanpur and others, the developmental activities have come to a halt for the past four years and the conditions of the roads is aweful and educational institutions are in a bad shape. The local leaders of these years complained that Dhar Mahanpur has been though put on the map of tourism but not to say of taking any practical steps to create infrastructure, even the roads were missing and link roads were not repaired for year together. At the meeting the local leaders made several other complaints especially regarding unemployment and authorities not attending to the problems of the people. Mr Jaswant Lal (Billa Shah), Mr Lal Chand Shama, Mr Karam Chand, Mr Ravinder Sharma and other party leaders accompanied Prof Gupta in course of his tour of the hilly areas. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: Nami Dogri Sanstha during Navratras opened its first branch at Ghou Manhasan in block Marh. As per a release the team of NDS for branch was announced and the office bearers introduced to people. They included Messrs Surinder Singh Manhas as president, Garu Ram as vice president, Shamsher Singh Manhas as general secretary, Rajinder Chib as joint secretary and Karan Singh as cashier. Ex-chairman Suraj Karan Singh was the chief guest while the function was presided over by Thakur Sandoor Singh Lambardar. They were co-assisted at the dais by Mr Harish Kaila, president NDS and Mr Mohan Singh, president, Duggar Manch. A composite cultural and literary programme consisting of Geet Sangeet, Nukkad Nataks and recital of poetry was presented by artists of Nami Dogri Sanstha and local artists. The Singers who performed included Taniya Gupta, Seema Samyal, Monika Dogra, Nirbhay Singh Sambyal, Jinda Ram, Surinder Singh Manhas and Garu Ram. Upcoming music composes Arvind was on synthesiser, Shavinder Kumar on Dholak and Ram Lal on harmonium. Child artist Master Aditya Manhas, son of Mr Shiv Dev Manhas presented a Dogri folk song, which spell bound the audience. Nukkad Natak on the theme unemployment and corruption was presented by local artists Yub Raj Singh, writer of the play, Rakesh Singh, Gharu Ram, Rahul Saini and Sanjeev Singh. Poems were recited by Capt Lalit Sharma, Surinder Singh Manhas, Deepak Dogra and Ayodhya Rani Gamkhar. Those who spoke on the occasion included Mr Shiv Dev Singh, Parveen Kesar, Dr Gian Singh, Capt lalit Sharma and Mohan Singh. The speakers stressed the need for more and more readers of Dogri literature and preservation and boosting of rich Dogri cultural heritage. They appreciated the role of NDS in its campaign for mass contact. Mr Naseeb Singh Manhas, general secretary NDS conducted the stage and Sanstha president Dr Harish Kaila presented vote of thanks. |
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long awareness campaign from Nov Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: Not deviating from its old stand on Kashmir the Rashtriya Swyam Sevaksang (RSS) today strongly reiterated its demand of attacking terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pak Occupied Kashmir (POK). Talking to mediapersons here today, the RSS North India Prachar Pramuk, Mr Indresh Kumar said Sangh will never make a double talk on J&K and it firmly sticks to its old stand. He said it is the moral and Constitutional right of India to destroy and finish these camps which are training terrorists to wage a war against our country. He said all terrorist organizations including Hizbul Mujahideen and Harkat-ul-Ansar have their headquarters and top leadership across the border hence we have every reason to attack these camps. When asked why the NDA Government to which BJP is a major partner did not take such a step during last year’s Kargil war, Mr Indresh Kumar said Government apprehends that such a step may lead to a full scale nuclear war and India as a worlds largest democracy wants to avert an atomic conflict. He while advocating for the abrogation of Article 370 that gives a special Constitutional status to Jammu and Kashmir state said this step will help in the integration of J&K with rest of the country. Lambasting the National Conference (NC) Government for its stand on autonomy, he alleged that autonomy slogan is anti national and no nationalist will support it. In response to a question regarding RSS stand on reorganization of J&K State he said though Sang is not supporting it, yet it is not averse to it as well. Elaborating his point he said the demand for separate statehood to Jammu and UT status to Ladakh is not communal in nature. He blamed the ruling class in J&K for generating such feelings among the people and said the complete neglect of the Jammu and Ladakh regions is the main reason that people of these two regions are demanding the reorganization of state at present. He while making a strong dig at Congress for opposing the abrogation of Article 370 said that Congress Working Committee had expressed strong reservations for giving the special Constitutional status to J&K after accession but the then Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru promised that it is a temporary provision and will be abrogated after passage of time. He said even the Constituent Assembly unanimously opposed this provision for J&K and it also was given the same assurance by Nehru. He said in connection with celebration of 75th year of its formation, RSS will this year launch a "Chetna" (Awareness campaign) throughout the country to highlight the performance and activities of the Sangh in different fields. Mr Indresh Kumar said while in other parts of the country this campaign will be launched during this month in Jammu and Kashmir state we will start from November 1. He said Sangh volunteers will touch every village during this campaign for mass mobilization. There will be no pomp and show during this over month long movement and no buntings and banners will be hoisted, he added. He said during this campaign main stress will be to imbibe the spirit of patriotism and nationalism among masses all over the country irrespective of their religion, region, caste and language. He said thousands of RSS workers will participate in the movement which will also serve another purpose in militancy infested J&K state where it will help in mobilizing the nationalist forces to thwart the designs of ISI which is bent upon disintegration of the country. The RSS leader said besides the literature, the portraits of the Bharat Mata will also be distributed to people during this campaign. The literature will be available in Hindi and Urdu and for Ladakh it will be in "Bhoti Bhasha". |
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ARTO conducts surprise check on vehicles at Rajouri Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: Mr Z M Samnani, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Rajouri-Poonch along with Mr Atam Dev Singh, Motor Vehicle Inspector conducted a surprise check of vehicles on various routes on district Rajouri. According to an official handout, about 60 vehicles were checked out of which 10 vehicles were challaned for violating the provisions of Motor Vehicle Act. Operators of overloaded buses and mini-buses were also warned to desist from such practice failing which action with regard to suspension/cancellation of route permits will be initiated. Some local inhabitants also met the Assistant Regional Transport Officer and brought into his notice their grievances with regard to the transport arrangements. They were assured by the ARTO on-spot that their genuine transport grievances will be redressed on priority. Besides, some routes were also surveyed for making transport arrangements. |
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Students to continue
strike Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: The much awaited talks between the Government and migrant students, who have been protesting against the merger of camp colleges with Jammu University, today ended in a stalemate when the former refused to revoke the merger decision. Government rejected the migrant students’ demand saying that it was not viable to run the camp colleges as well as evening colleges for Jammu, separately in view of the limited staff and infrastructure available. The Government side was represented by Deputy Commissioner Jammu Mr R K Goel, SSP Jammu Mr R R Swain, Principals of MAM College and GGM Science College. The Government representatives sought to satisfy the other side that the number of seats reserved for migrant students in the Kashmir University will not be seized and their migrant status also not scrapped. However, the students dismissed the Government clarification, terming it as a gimmick to befool them. They also refused the authorities’ request to call off their ongoing strike and said the agitation will continue till the Government revoked the order of merger. The Government urged the students not to furrher boycott their classes and hold demonstrations as it was creating a law and order problem for the authorities. But students did not respond to their request and announced to continue their strike. Earlier, in the afternoon, the students of camp colleges boycotted their classes for 14th consecutive day today and held demonstrations in their respective college premises. The slogan shouting students were also addressed by their leaders who termed the Government decision to merge the camp college with Jammu University as a conspiracy to erode the identity of Kashmir Pandits. |
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MTCA for opening of Toll post round the clock Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: Mr T S Wazir, president J&K Motor Transport Companies Association has expressed serious concern over the closure of Toll Post at Lakhanpur 7 pm onwards daily by the ST authorities. As per a release, a meeting of the members of the Association was held here today in which this issue was discussed in detail. Mr Wazir said that due to this practice severe traffic jams have started taking place on the both sides of the National Highway near Lakhanpur. Mr Wazir said that earlier Government had assured to make Toll Post operational round the clock but thereafter, the changing of the decision of the government has made the people in general and operators, drivers to massive harassment. He demanded that TP should be opened throughout the day. |
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AIDS Prevention & Control Society organises rally Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Sept 3: A massive rally on HIV/AIDS awareness and voluntary blood donation was organised by J&K State AIDS Prevention & Control Society. As per a release a large number of students from various schools of Jammu region participated in the rally. The other participants were from Health, Medical Education, Indian System of Medicine and many Non-Governmental Organisations. The rally was flagged off by Mr Ashok Parmar, Project Director, J&K State AIDS Prevention & Control Society. Dr H L Goswami, Principal, Govt. Medical College, Jammu, Dr Kum Kum Sharma, Dr T R Raina, Dr Bhupinder Singh, Dr Gurmeet Singh, Dr Romesh Gupta, Medical Superintendent, SMGS Hospital, Jammu, Dr Shahid Mugal, Health Officer Jammu also participated in the rally besides many prominent persons from all walks of life. The rally started from SMGS Hospital and the route covered was Hari Singh Market, Raghunath Bazar, Shalamar Chowk and back to SMGS Hospital. The people from Sant Nirankari Mission, J&K Thalassamic Association, Indian Red Cross Society, NSS Jammu University, J&K Help Line, J&K Ex-Services League, Young Blood Donation, Shangrilla Public High School, Swera, Eco Sanitation Welfare Committee, Women's College Parade Ground and Gandhi Nagar participated in the rally. |
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Taryath youth demand guns to face militants Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 3: Block secretary National Conference for Taryath Mr Bhushan Uppal has urged upon the Government to provide guns under VDC scheme to the youth of the area. According to a release, the NC leader said that the youth of the area are prepared to take up gun to face militants. They should be provided guns and ammunition immediately so that they can protect them selves from militants’ wrath. He also pointed out that several schools in the area including Govt HSS, Taryath are under staff. The building was also in shambles. There were no lecturers of Hindi, Urdu, Education and Botany and moreover, the post of Principal is also lying vacant. Mr Bhushan pointed out that 34 guns were issued to the VDCs on Sept 25, 2000 but were taken back by police on the next day without explaining the reason. He also demanded to establish a telephone exchange at Taryath which is already sanctioned. |
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State chemists to observe one day token strike on Oct 5 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: The Jammu and Kashmir Chemists and Druggists Association representing about 10,000 pharmaceutical trade members in J&K State which includes retail chemist, wholesalers, private practioners have unanimously decided to support all India chemist bandh sponsored by AIOCD on October 5. According to press release, AIOCD in cooperation with the all State associations have been aggressively and consistently pursuing this major demand of trade. Release said that AIOCD demanded uniform maximum retail price inclusive of all taxes on medicines throughout India. Release further asked that as medicines were the only commodity which carries the print as "MRP-local taxes extra, then why there was such an anomally. Release stated that through one day token India chemist bandh strike, the traders want to express their dissatisfaction on the system of governance which clearly is anti-trade and anti-consumers. Association urged to the Government to shun complacency in this matter and initiate fruitful steps to solve the matter in the interest of trade and consumer. |
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Punjab Police seizes 2 trucks of willow clefts Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 3: The alert Punjab Police jawans today seized the two trucks of willow clefts to be smuggled from J&K during the routine checking at Madhavpur Check Post today. Three persons including one Iqbal Mohammed of Kashmir has been taken into custody and cases registered against them. The two trucks carrying 4000 pieces of willow clefts were on their way from Srinagar to Jalandhar. During the sustained interrogation the arrested persons revealed that the willow clefts were to be delivered at Jalandhar by them and no where in the entire way from Srinagar to Lakhanpur they were subjected to any checking. They also revealed that five trucks of willow clefts were loaded at Srinagar and the three managed to cross the Madhavpur Police Naka also. |
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PKM opposes trifurcation of J&K state Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: In a surprising move, the Panun Kashmir Movement (PKM), a Kashmiri Pandit organisation has stated that Pandits as community can support the demand of Jammu based organisations about reorganisation of J&K state only when it is aimed at quadrification of the state. Mr Ashwani Chrungoo, president of the organisation in a meeting of the members held here today said that trifurcation of the state which is being demanded by some Jammu based organisations, was not acceptable to the Kashmiri Pandits. They want a separate homeland in Kashmir valley with full political powers. He said the displacement and resettlement of Kashmiri Hindus is the core issue of the Kashmir tangle. No solution is possible without the participation of Pandits. Mr A K Dewani presided over the meeting and he extended thanks to all the participants. He sought the cooperation of all the members for the cause of the community. |
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Symposium on Gandhiji’s philosophy held Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 3: Govt College for Women, Udhampur organised a function in connection with the Birth anniversary of the Father of the nation late Shri Mahatama Gandhi. Principal of the College, Prof Vijay Luxmi presided over the function. The cultural programme was also performed. A symposium was held on the theme of Gandhiji’s Philosophy and women education. The prizes were also distributed among the participants. |
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Annual congregation of
Bargotra, Bhalwal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: The annual congregation of Bargotra and Bhalwal Baradaries will be held at Shri Bawa Badgal Devsthan at village Kot-Bhalwal on October 7. As per a release, the highlights of the programme will include Akhand Paath of Sri Ramcharit Manas commencing on October 6 followed by Havan, Pooja, Sankeertan, Satsang and mass Bhandara on October 7. Dr Shakti Dhar Sharma, the renowned Homeopath will be putting up a free medical camp for all on this occasion. |
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