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From Tashi Morup LEH, Oct 15: Media had a major role in the success of Operation Vijay, said the ....more JJSF to observe Oct 18 as ‘Inspiration Day’: Jamwal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: In order to highlight the sacrifices of four Jammu students who attained martyrdom while fighting against the.....more Romeo Force holds meeting with people of Mendhar Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 15: In continuation with the protracted efforts to win over the .....more All Biradris Pratinidhi Sabha holds meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: The All Biradris Pratinidhi Sabha having the representation of over 30 Biradris and Sabhas of ...more ‘Law and order
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CM sanctions financial Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah has sanctioned monthly financial assistant for current financial year in favour of writers,......more Channi Himmat residents discuss demands Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: The Channi Himmat Residents Association in its second general body meeting today discussed the problems.......more JKNF calls for Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct. 15: Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist Front has given call for Jammu city Bandh on November 6, the day civil secretariat......more SRTC employee killed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: A State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) employee was killed in a road accident at Vikram Chowk...........more |
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From Tashi Morup LEH, Oct 15: Media had a major role in the success of Operation Vijay, said the Commander of newly formed 14 Corpse in Ladakh Arjun Ray (VSM) in a colorful function of traditional song and dances hosted in his honor at All India Radio (AIR) Leh today noon. Conveying his gratitude on behalf of the defense forces and appreciating the role of media especially AIR Leh led by Tsering Angmo the Station Diretor during Kargil episode, Ray said, Ms. Angmo and her AIR team assisted Doordardarshan and other press and also helped importantly to bring awareness among the local people, which greatly contributed towards the success of the Operation Vijay. He also the praised the role of local volunteer porters who turned up in large numbers to carry the supplies to the battling soldiers at great heights during the war. Ray promised to present some of the exclusive photographs of these porters that would adorn the walls of AIR corridors on the request made by The Director in her welcome speech. Impressed by the cultural show on the occasion, Ray said, continuous show of this quality would leave a lasting impact. The show began with ‘Lhar-nga’ a traditional music of instruments called Daman and Surna believed to be of divine nature testifying the presence of an important figure at a function. Other attractions were the artists from the nomadic area of Changthang, a Tibetan song and dance by SOS students and a special ‘Daphs’ presentation by a group of women belonged to traditional musicians. Winner of Sangeet Kala Academy award Tseschu Lhamo delighted everyone by her captivating song. Earlier in her address Tsering Angmo said, All India Radio Leh which was first set up in 1971 has a special significance for being in close proximity to the radio station in Skardo of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and to that of one in Lhasa under China. |
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JJSF to observe Oct 18 as ‘Inspiration Day’: Jamwal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: In order to highlight the sacrifices of four Jammu students who attained martyrdom while fighting against the what it termed as discrimination of Kashmiri rulers with Jammu region in 1966, the Jammu Joint Students Federation (JJSF) will observe the October 18 as "Inspiration Day". This was stated by Mr Rajinder Singh Jamwal, president JJSF while talking to reporters here today. Mr Jamwal said JJSF is observing martyrdom of these four sons of soil every year for last ten years on October 16,17 and 18 by keeping three days fast and performing Havan. But this year he said a special programme has been charted out by the Federation in order to highlight the sacrifices of these heroes in every nook and corner of the region. He said these four students namely S Gurcharan Singh, Messrs Subash Chander, Gulshan Handa and Brij Mohan have been a source of inspiration for the entire student community and this year two months ago we also started the struggle from the Shahidi Sathal of these martyrs to get the two additional colleges for the drop out students. Mr Jamwal said the JJSF’s main aim is that the sacrifices of these martyrs should not go waste and with this objective we are going to take their unfinished task ahead. Making a strong dig at State Government he alleged that efforts are being made to thwart the activities of the Federation by the administration through its hired agents and some gunda elements. Mr Jamwal while strongly condemning the attack on a journalist by these elements in Jammu University Campus some days back alleged that Campus has been converted into a Centre of gundaism which will be strongly resisted by his organization. He said a JJSF activist who tried to rescue the journalist from the gunda elements clutches was also attacked by them. Holding University authorities, administration and police responsible for the attack he alleged that they all are in league with the gunda elements as no action was taken against them for last three days. He while blaming the Government for trying to curtail the activities of JJSF said the security given to the top leadership of the Federation was also removed. He asserted that the Federation will not be cowed down by such activities but instead will continue its struggle to take the present struggle launched for getting a separate statehood to Jammu region to its logical conclusion. Mr Jamwal said the Federation will announce the future course of action during the October 18 programme at Shaheedi Sathal. He while strongly opposing the domination of Kashmiris over the Jammu Region said JJSF is fighting that power be given to Jammu people. He termed the political discrimination as the origin of all discriminations and said once the Jammu is given the status of separate state all discriminations will automatically end. |
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Romeo Force holds meeting with people of Mendhar Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 15: In continuation with the protracted efforts to win over the local populace of Mendhar tehsil of District Poonch, the JWG Brigade of Romeo Force organized a get-together of the respresentatives of the citizens of Medhar at Ari Army Camp. The meeting was chaired by Brig M Khajuria, Commander JWG Brigade. The informal exchange between the army and the senior citizens was well received by the locals and widely attended by the local leaders and Govt functionaries at district/tehsil level. Prominent attendees were Messrs Rafiq Hussain Khan, Ex Minister, Zafar Shah Chaudhary, Advocate, Mendhar, Mohd Yusuf, Advocate, Mendhar, Shahbaz Mirza, Tehsildar, Mendhar, Mustaq Hussain Khan, Vice Principal Harni Higher Secondary School and Nambardars of all villages around Mendhar tehsil. The locals appreciated the efforts of the Security Forces in eliminating the terrorists who have made life for the common man very difficult. While appreciating the role of the Security Forces in Mendhar tehsil, the locals thanked them for installing a sense of security and calm in the area. They reminded that militants had targeted civilian population by killing innocents with a view to terrorise the peole. The locals in Ari used to stay in Mendhar at night. However, with the steps taken by the Army in Ari, they have now returned to their homes, and lead a peaceful life. On their part, the locals expressed their view that ;they will take adequate measures to prevent their youth from being misguided into terrorist activities. Brig M Khajuria, informed the gathering to guard against the nefarious designs of our neighbour and assured them of all assistance in any field that they may require. Acknowledging the exemplary courage of the people of Mendhar tehsil during the partition and subsequent wars, the Commander asked them to continue to maintain communal harmony, which was a hallmark of Mendhar tehsil. While assuming the locals that the Security Forces were always aware of the fact that they have to operate with due care and respect to all citizens, he added that he has instructed his troops to 'respect all & suspect all' and not harass innocents. He also assured the people that he would assist them in their long-standing demand of a recruitment rally in Mendhar. It was thereafter decided that the meeting will be held on a more frequent basis. |
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All Biradris Pratinidhi Sabha holds meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: The All Biradris Pratinidhi Sabha having the representation of over 30 Biradris and Sabhas of Jammu today held another general house meeting and discussed the proposed constitution of the Sabha at Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha premises, here. Besides, the discussion on proposed constitution, the members also passed a couple of resolutions and stressed more cooperation and understanding among the members biradries for the overall welfare of the society. While, giving their suggestions for further improvement in the proposed constitution, the members in one voice condemned the recent statement of the Akali Dal that Jammu should be merged with neighbouring state of Punjab. They said that Jammu has its own separate identity by virtue of its culture, language and rich traditions, so the question of its merger with any state never arised. The meeting which was presided over by the president of Atma Nand Jain Sabha, Mr Vishwa Mitar Jain also demanded Duggal Channel on the lines of Kashir and Punjabi channels. The members were of the views that Jammu has rich cultural heritage and it must be given exposure at the national and international level. It may be recalled that Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha has already highlighted the same on number of occasions. Mr Vishwa Mitar also offered to host the next meeting in their Sabha premises. Those who attended the meeting for the first time appreciated the brain behind such historical step of bringing over 30 Sabhas and Biradris on a common platform for the overall development of the society. Representatives from the visiting Sabhas also expressed their shock over the killing of Mr Rahul Sharma, who was a active member of the Brahman Sabha. They also demanded stern action the culprits involved in his killing. The representatives from various Sabhas who attended today’s meeting were belonged to Christian Association, Amphalla, Khukharan Biradris, Amar Kshatriya Rajput Sabha, All J&K Guru Ravi Dass Sabha, Aggarwal Sabha, Atman Nand Jain Sabha, Arora Bans Sabha, Balmiki Sabha, Kashmiri Pandit Sabha, Dastkar Thathiar Union, All J&K Kashyap Rajput Sabha, Sain Samaj, Dogra Khatriya Sadar Sabha, Megh Sabha, Mahasha Sabha and the host Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha. Not only the Sabhas, the meeting was also attended by the people from other walks of life, who listened the proceedings in a jam-packed hall of the Brahman Sabha. From Brahman Sabha, Hemant Rao Sathe, general secretary; Nagesh Sharma, executive member and Pt. Shambu Nath, vice-president were also present. Meanwhile, as soon as the meeting was completed, Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha general secretary, Mr Hemant Rao Sathe invited all the members of Sabhas to participate in the Foundation Day of the Parshuram Bhawan on November two. In turn, the members appreciated the Brahman Sabha for the way they were given the invitation. |
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situation deterioration in the State’ Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: To lodge protest against deteriorating law and order situation in the State and failure of of the State Government to concede long pending demands of the student community, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidharathi Parishad (ABVP) has decided to ghareo Civil Secretariat on November 6 on the opening of the Darbar in the winter capital. This was announced by Mr Dattatreya Hosbale, national organising secretary of the ABVP while addressing a press conference here today. Mr Dattatreya accused State Government of maintaining a criminal silence over deteriorating security scenario in the State. "Law and order situation in the State has been deteriorating but Chief Minister of the State is virtually non-serious over the situation", he said and disclosed that ABVP would launch a national wide agitation to force both State and Central Governments to take effective steps to contain militancy in the State. ABVP leader said that Centre has taken some steps in this regard but some more concreate steps to contain every increasing activities of the ISI. "Militancy is not confined to J&K only but it a national problem now", he said, adding,"according to a report ISI is active in 260 districts of the country. He said that Indo-Nepal border in Uttar Pradesh became shelter for ISI agents. Supporting actions taken by the Centre Government in curbing militancy, ABVP leader demanded that a nationwide awareness and feeling be created against terrorism. He further demanded that Pakistan, which has been abetting and sponsoring terrorism be declared as a terrorist state. ABVP leader, however, expressed its reservation over decision of the Central Government not to stop Samjhota Express. He also asked the Centre to take effective steps to equip Village Defence Committees with sophisticated weapons. Mr Dattatreya also opposed rapid commercialisation of professional courses and demanded a renewed approach and action in this regard. National secretary of the ABVP, Mr Romesh Pappa while addressing the press conference said that they have decided to intensify agitation against State Government for its failure on all fronts. He informed that ABVP, in meeting of its state executive held today, has decided to start agitation from November 6. ABVP has given a call of strike on all tehsils and districts of Jammu province. Students of Jammu city will hold a protest demonstration and ghareo Civil Secretariat on the opening day of the Darbar here. Mr Narinder Singh, state president of the ABVP while talking to reporters said protest demonstrations will be held on November 6 at different places to highlight demands of the students community. Mr Singh said that ABVP would conduct survey in the University from Monday in connection with the first phase of its agitation. In the second phase ABVP would launch mass agitation against University authorities. Mr Vivek Sharma and Mr Dinesh Gupta were also present in the press conference. Earlier, in its 36th state conference, ABVP has nominated its new office bearers for the year of 2001. Mr Narinder Singh and Mr Vivek Singh would continue as state president and state secretary of the ABVP. Various issues relating to the security, education and economic policies of the country were discussed in the conference. |
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CM sanctions financial aid for prominent writers Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah has sanctioned monthly financial assistant for current financial year in favour of writers, poets and dependents who have made significant contribution in the fields of distinguished letters, arts and such other walks of life who are in indigent circumstance and have left their families unprovided. According to a press release those who were issued financial assistance included Mrs Lalita Khajuria, Mrs Maya Devi Mishra, Barkat Ali Bagri, Mrs Naseema Begum, Hans Raj Sharma, Pershan Singh, Autar Krishan Razdan and Mrs Leelawati Raina of Jammu and Kathua district. Other benefitories of the financial assistance are Mrs Beguma, Mrs Sameena Begum and Mohammed Ishaq (Doda), Sain Mohammed Saqi, Mohammed Nazir Bazar, Mohammed Lateef (Poonch-Rajouri districts), Moulvi Abdul Gani Nisar, Mrs Fatima Begum, Mrs Fatima Banoo, Abdul Karim Kumar, Mrs Amina Khatoon, Mrs Khara Bagum, Mohammed Rajad Hamid, Assad Ullah Bhat, Mohammed Subhan Hafiz, Sara Begum, Hajira Begum, Misra Begum, Mehra Bano, Shugfta Razvi, Abdul Karim Mushtaq, Gulzar Begum, Ghulam Qadir Bhat, Moulvi Mohammed Fazul-ur-Rehman, Makhan Lal Mahav, Mohammed Yousaf Nadeen, Begum Jan, Zaba Begum, Gulab Jan (all of Kashmir province), Tssechu Lahamu, Rahey Puti and Mrs Stangin Puti |
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Channi Himmat residents discuss demands Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: The Channi Himmat Residents Association in its second general body meeting today discussed the problems being faced by the inhabitants of the area. As per a release, the general secretary of the Association, Mr Raj Kumar Gupta apprised the members about the various steps taken by the his organization since its inception four months back for the improvement in transport network, home delivery of LPG Gas cylinders, repairing of telephone faults, installation of street lights, restoration of water supply and commissioning of 10 mva transformer for improvement in voltage. Mr V K Grover president of the Association thanked the members for extending physical and moral support to the body. He also thanked the administration for giving due consideration to the problems of the Colony. He criticised the Housing Board for deliberately delaying the repairs of the roads in the colony despite assurance. The meeting warned that in case the Housing Board can not maintain the Colony then its management should be handed over to some other institution. |
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JKNF calls for Jammu bandh on Nov. 6 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct. 15: Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist Front has given call for Jammu city Bandh on November 6, the day civil secretariat and move offices open at Jammu, to focus attention on the demand for reorganization of J&K with separate State of Jammu. Decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Central Committee of the Front held here today under the Chairmanship of Mr Tilak Raj Sharma, Convenor of the Front. Through another resolution moved by Mr Yuvraj Gupta, former station superintendent Jammu railway station, the front strongly condemned a calculated move by vested interests to give communal colouring to move for trifurcation and creation of separate State of Jammu. in this context it assailed the reporting in a section of media using the term as Muslim Kashmir, Hindu Jammu and Bodh Ladakh. The Front is of the view that use of these terms is a diabolic conspiracy by the powers in the State to defame the secular movement of the people at large and dub it as communally motivated. The Front warned that those who use such terms are playing in the hands of divisive forces and will be dealt with as such by the people at large who stand behind movement for reorganization of J&K cutting across party lines and irrespective of caste, creed, religion and sub regions. The meeting also endorsed the decision taken earlier to hold Dharnas at district and constitutioncy level on October 31 to press the demand for reorganization and formation of Jammu State. It was also decided that a group of three leaders comprising Tilak Raj Sharma convenor, Yash Bhasin and Prof Vreinder Gupta, president Jammu Mukti Morcha will tour Rajouri and Poonch Districts to mobilise support and coordinate the movement for creation of separate State of Jammu in these districts from October 19 to 22. Similarly another group of leaders led, by Ch. Abdul Rauf Ganai and including Ramesh Sabharwal and Krishan Dev Singh will tour Doda District from October 20 to 23 for the purpose. It was noticed that the support for the demand for reorganization and separate State of Jammu is already popular in these three districts. Only this has to be coordinated. The members of the Cental Committee who attended the meeting and participated in the discussion included Messrs yash Bhasin, Co-convenor, Abdul Rauf Advocate, Prof K L Bhatia, Capt S Prital Singh, Shree Kumar, Prof, Verinder Gupta, Amar Nath Gupta, Ramesh Sabherwal, Dev Raj Baru, Jagmohan Khana, Commander (Rtd) A S Jamwal, Madan Lal Abrol, Tilak Chander Singh, Digvijay Singh, Banarsi Dass Gupta, Ambedkar Gupta, Sunil Malhotra, Jagdish Dogra, Ved Prakash Balotra, Dev Raj Baru, Jagdish Gupta, Jyoti Prakash, O P Mangotra, Mukund Lal Sharma, N C Kotwal, Dr Subash Gupta, Mrs Sneh Bali, Surakha Choudary and Raj Kaila. |
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SRTC employee killed in road accident Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: A State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) employee was killed in a road accident at Vikram Chowk. According to police reports, a SRTC employee was killed when he was hit by speeding and negligently driven mini-bus at Vikram Chowk this afternoon. He was removed to Government Medical College Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Bodh Raj son of Inderjeet Singh of Birpur. |
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Sheep & Wool workers association holds meeting Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct. 15: All J&K Sheep & Wool Workers Association organised one day general meeting at Srinagar under the presidentship of Mr Gh. Ahmad Bhat wherein Mr Mohd Gafoor Dar, state president was the chief guest on the occasion, among others Mr B A Bhat general secretary, Abdul Rehman Parray provincial vice presdient, Gh. Hassan Wani, Chief Advisor, Mohd Afzal Gania, publicity secretary. Mohd Rafiq Sofi, district president, Srinagar, Gh. Qadir Wani, district president, Anantnag-Mohd Shafi Thokar, president sheep farm, Dachigam and the delegates from the Jammu Province Mr G M Bali and Mohd Sadiq Dar were also present in the meeting. Departmental problems to the employees were fully discussed and a line of action was planned for the solution of the problems. According to a press release while addressing Mr Bhat thanked the employees for having a unique leadership of Mr Mohd Gafoor Dar. On the conclusion, the state president Mr Mohd Gafoor Dar thanked the provincial for their hard work, sincerity and found his tour to Kashmir as successful wherein he got redressal of Adib shephereds training from Director, Sheep Husbandry, Kashmir and recommended for Service selection rules by the Commissioner, Agriculture. And direct the Executive Council headed by Gh. Ahmad Bhat, for further line of action. Mr Dar declared tha the constitution of Sheep and Wool Workers Association does not permit to hold any conference before the tenure of five years, as the question was raised by Mohd Yousuf Dar if any, conference will be conducted shall not be owned. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: A meeting of the Police- Community Partnership Group with the public of Jammu North was organised last evening by Ashok Sharma SDPO North, which was presided over by RR Swain, SSP Jammu. The SHO Police Station Pacca Danga, SS Jhangi and Chowki Officers of Panjtirthi, Rehari, Parade and Chowk Chabutra were also present in the meeting. Large number of people attended this meeting. Prominent among those who spoke on the occasion included Ashok Handa, SK Mengi, Varinder Khajuria, Gopal Verma, Pawan Pandoh, Suman Chadha, Sanjay Kumar Rakhral, Kirat Singh Wazir, Skinder Parvez and Inderjit Singh. On the occasion, SSP Jammu listened to the views put forth by the public of the area. The thrust was over the increasing menace of traffic and hazard and rash driving in old city, besides wrong parking. The participants also referred to the increase in the number of eve-teasing cases. The power curtailment and the security related problems were also discussed threadbare during the meeting. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Swain sought the cooperation of the public in maintaining law and order in the area. The SSP said that such meetings will continue in other areas of the city also in future. He directed Mr Jhangi to maintain a register containing the names of genuine and respectable citizens, irrespective of their caste, colour or creed. |
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State Unity Forum opposes trifurcation of J&K Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: Opposing any division of Jammu and Kashmir, the newly constituted State Unity Forum today resolved that it will strive for maintaining the territorial integrity and unity of the state at all costs. Talking to mediapersons here today, the spokesman of the Forum Mr A H Qazi said any division or reorganization of the state as propounded by some "sectarian" forces under the guise of alleged discrimination as one of the solutions to vexed Kashmir problem will lead to disintegration of the state with serious consequences. He asserted that the people of Kargil, Doda, Rajouri and Poonch districts besides Gool Gulabgarh area of Udhampur district will opt to be the part of existing state polity rather than any newly constituted state. He warned that the slogan of reorganization of J&K is fraught with serious consequences and the powers in Delhi who are advocating this policy are not realising the facts. Terming the demand totally unconstitutional he asserted that neither the Constitution of India nor of J&K permits the reorganization and Parliament under Article 3 of the Constitution of India as applicable to J&K has no unilateral power to create or alter the name or boundary of J&K State without the approval of State Assembly. Mr Qazi said the Unity Forum is of the opinion that problem of J&K must be solved by sincere and result oriented dialogue between the concerned parties including the people of the state. He demanded the implementation of the reports of various commissions constituted from time to time for eradication of regional imbalances and development of remote and rural areas. He said while the major chunk of development funds is being spent in Srinagar and Jammu cities the people in the remote and hilly areas of Kargil, Poonch, Rajouri nd Doda are facing the economic backwardness. He strongly advocated for proportionate representation be given to all the segments of the society belonging to all walks of life within the Constitutional frame work to ensure the due representation of all sections of the society in the field of development and employment. The Forum while seeking the support from the members of the other communities has appealed all the like minded forces to join hands with it in the interest of integrity, stability, communal harmony and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir problem. Mr Qazi maintained that Jammu and Kashmir has been home of the composite culture, languages, religions and caste and to protect its age old pluralistic heritage the unity of the state as a single political unit is must. He said the Forum has constituted a six member presidium with Mr Abdul Majid as its convener. Besides him the other members of the presidium are Messrs Jameel Kazmi, M R Qureshi, Mushtaq Khan and Assan Malik. |
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KAS aspirants allege out of syllabus paper in Math-1 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: The KAS aspirants, who appeared in the Mathematics Paper-1 have sought to bring to the notice of the authorities of PSC the anomalies and irregularities in the paper-1. As per a release the aspirants alleged that Question Number 10-B was entirely wrong and meaningless which unnecessarily wasted the precious time of the aspirants and confused them so much that they could not solve even those questions which they knew fully. They alleged further that the question paper ignored questions from four topics namely Tensor, Dynamics, Vector and Hydrostatics, constituting almost half of the whole syllabus on Mathematics Paper-1. They held that syllabus in KAS is equivalent to IAS and atleast one question carrying 60 marks from each above mentioned topics is being asked in IAS. The paper gave under-weightage to only two topics namely Calculus and Geometry comprising four questions each, whereas in IAS hardly three questions are being asked from these two topics. The syllabus is so lengthy and wide that candidates prepare only certain topics keeping in view length of topics and representation of questions in paper as per the pattern. The aggrieved candidates have requested the Secretary Public Service Commission to look into the matter personally and order afresh conduct of Mathematics Paper-1 examination. |
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DKD activists hold protest rally Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Oct 15: The activists of Dogra Kranti Dal (DKD) held a scooter and motor-cycle rally to protest against the discrimination meted to Jammu region at the hands of the successive Governments. The protesters, riding two wheelers, began their rally from DKD office and after passing through various bazars of the town, culminated at Rehmbal, where scores of activists were addressed by Dal provincial president Balwant Singh. They raised slogans in support of granting separate state-hood for Jammu region. Speaking on the occasion, Singh assailed NC Government for ignoring the interests of Jammu region and said that the ruling party was mainly concerned about the development of Kashmir. He said that this trend has been continuing for the last over 50 years with Jammu region at the hands of the successive Governments. The Dal activists came down heavily on the Government scheme "Rehbar-e-Taleem" and said that by inducting favourites under this scheme, the standard of education has been lowered. They also criticised the Government for resorting to frequent power cuts. They said that despite paying tariff, Jammu region was subjected to more power cuts. The Dal leaders warned the Government against such discrimination with the region and threatened to resort to "extreme steps" in case discrimination was not stopped at the earliest. |
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Power supply of two units at Bari Brahmana disconnected Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: The power supply of two industrial units at Bari Brahmana has been disconnected by Power Department for grave violation of the sanction order and the tariff. These units were Vaishno Flour Mills and Trikuta Plastics. The sanctioned load of the units was 348 HP and 190 HP respectively. A spokesman of the Power Department said that yesterday, the filed staff of M&RE Division-II Jammu, posted in Bari Brahmana intimated the Chief Engineer that some units, having night permission only, were running at 2pm during the afternoon. The Chief Engineer immediately left for Bari Brahmana and inspected four units there. He also inspected two units at Gangyal. During the inspection, he found two units running on full load, in violation, at Bari Brahmana. Their supply lines were immediately disconnected. The spokesman said that there are five units at Bari Brahmana and two at Gangyal which have the sanction for running during night hours only. The spokesman said that after raiding the units, the representatives of Bari Brahmana Industrial Association called on the Chief Engineer M&RE wing Jammu and it was made clear to them that they should warn the units, having night permission only, to run their units during night hours only, as violation will not be tolerated and they will have to face the consequences. The Association appreciated the move and assured the Chief Engineer for the support. |
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Romeo Force organises Goodwill camp Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 15: A goodwill camp was organized by troops of Romeo Force under the aegis of Rashtriya Rifles of Surankot Sector. About 3,000 people belonging to remote areas were provided free specialized medical care to include ENT, Surgical, Dental, Mother and Child Care and Laboratory facilities by a team of civil and army doctors including lady doctors. Free medicines were also distributed during the camp. In addition, veterinary cover was provided by the State Animal Husbandry Department for treatment of domestic animals, in view of the recent return of Gujjars and Bakarwals from their Dhoks in upper reaches. The inaugural address was delivered by the Commanding Officer of a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion who highlighted various measures and developmental projects undertaken by the Medical Officer Surankot and his team of doctors. In his address Karan Singh Yadava, Commander Surankot Sector appreciated the building up of the confidence of the locals to wean themselves away from terrorism. He reiterated the resolve of the Army and Civil administration to continue to reach out to the masses. He impressed upon the gathering to follow the path of brotherhood, loe, service to the society and to put in their sincere bid in overall nation-building. The function was also attended by the civil officials including Khalid Hussain, DC Poonch and Shabbir Hussain Shah, Tehsildar of Surankot. Speaking on the occasion, some of the prominent citizens highlighted the situation related to the menace of terrorism and the role of the Army in restoring peace and normalcy in the region. They appreciated the Army for undertaking developmental projects for the poor masses. |
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