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protest demonstration Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: To lodge protest against gruesome killings of innocent members of the minority community....more Suharwardy distributes relief at Kralpora Excelsior Correspondent Kupwara, Dec 23: Besides fighting for restoration of peace and normalcy in trouble-torn State, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has .....more Mahajan
Sabha Gandhi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: To celebrate 112th birthday anniversary of Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan, the Mahajan Sabha Gandhi Nagar....more Sagar
launches scathing Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 23: The Minister for Works, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that complete peace and normalcy was imperative for ......more PK
reviews preparations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: To review the preparations for the Homeland day celebrations to be observed on December 26 at Abhinav Theatre the Panun Kashmir held a meeting of the Jammu Zo.....more |
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Rehman felicitated Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: Education Minister, Mohammed Shafi Uri today reiterated that National Conference (NC) Government will not introduce the syllabus changed by NCERT in Jammu and Kashmir State. Presiding over a function organised here today in connection with felicitation of Bahujan ..more Fertilizers
and seeds to Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 23: The Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ch. Mohammad Ramzan has called upon the people to strengthen the hand of the government to redouble its efforts for speedy ....more One
killed, 22 injured as Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: One person was killed and 22 others were injured, three of them critically, when a State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) bus ......more JKNF
team visits Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: A high level team of Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist Front (JKNF) headed by Mr Tilak Raj Sharma visited border areas of......more |
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demonstration Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: To lodge protest against gruesome killings of innocent members of the minority community in two villages of district Anantnag of Kashmir, a massive demonstration was held today out-side the Digiana Ashram. The demonstration was organised by the members of the Sikh community. Large number of people attended the procession and shouted slogans against terrorism supported by the Pakistan. The processionists were carrying placards against terrorism. The participants raised slogans against State Government and Union Government. They impressed upon the Central Government to go for a war with to settle the issue of terrorism once for all. Slogan shouting people blocked National Highway for some time. Before taking out of procession a big congregation was held in Gurdwara where various speakers lambasted the Central Government for adopting soft attitude towards Pakistan. Speakers also criticised National Conference Government for its failure to protect minorities in Kashmir. Speakers demanded that immediate measures be taken to provide adequate security to the minorities living in Kashmir. They also demanded resignation of the Sikh Minister in State Government. While addressing the gathering, Mr Sudarshan Singh Wazir, president J&K State Gurdwara Parbandhak Board strongly condemned this ghastly act of innocent killings in Kashmir. He further called upon the people to maintain communal harmony at all costs. The gathering was also addressed by Mr Gurdev Singh Ishar, president Shromani Akali Dal, J&K. He criticised both State and Central Governments for their failure to protect minorities in Kashmir. Mr Dayal Singh, Wazir, general secretary, SAD, Mr Bhagat Singh president, SAD Kashmir, Mr Amar Singh of Simbal Camp, Jagdev Singh, president State Akali Dal, Paramjit Singh, president AISSF, Mohinder Singh, chief organiser, Bhai Kanaya Nishkam Sahayta Society, Mr Gurbachan Singh Dutta of State Gurdwara Board, Balak Singh, vice-president, SAD, Kulwant Singh of Sikh Novjawan Sabha, Mohinder Singh Ranjoor of Punjabi Lekhak Sabha, B S Bedi, general secretary, Akali Dal, Kanchan Singh Chattha, Manmohan Singh, chairman Gol Gujaral, Ranbir Singh Nepal, Bibi Surjit Kour of Istri Sudhar Sabha, Santokh Singh of Udhampur member GPB, Kultar Singh and Darshan Singh led the procession. Meanwhile an emergency meeting of the Kashmir Sikh Sangat was held under the chairmanship of Mr Harbajan Singh, president of the Sanstha. Meeting strongly condemned the brutal killings of innocent minority community members at village Pushkerie and Hugam of Anantnag district of Kashmir. A two minutes silence was observed in the meeting to pay tributes of the breaved families. Dogra Sadar Sabha, in its meeting, held under the chairmanship of Mr Gulchain Singh Charak expressed grave concern and grief over killings of five females belonging to minority community. Mr Charak stressed upon the authorities to provide relief to the bereaved families. All India Sikh Students Federation Kashmir unit has strongly condemned the gruesome killing of innocent women and girls of minority community in Anantnag district. A meeting of the Federation was held to condemn the killings. Mr Manjeet Singh, Jasbir Singh, Rajinder Singh and Tejinder Singh were also present in the meeting. Mr Gurbaksh Singh Kala, convenor and Mr Basant Singh Khalsa, general of J&K Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) have condemned the brutal killing of innocent women of minority community. He asked the State and Central Governments to protect lives of Hindus and Sikhs living in the Valley. A meeting of the AISSF was held under the chairmanship of Mr Jasbir Singh Azad, national general secretary. Meeting strongly condemned the massacre of minority community members at Anantnag district. A meeting of the Mahila Congress workers was held under the chairpersonship of Mrs Chander Prabha Sharma, senior Mahila Congress leader. Meeting strongly condemned gruesome killings of five females of minority community at Anantnag. While addressing the meeting, Mrs Sharma strongly condemned the incident and criticised both state and central Government for their failure to lives of minorities in the state. |
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Suharwardy distributes relief at Kralpora Excelsior Correspondent Kupwara, Dec 23: Besides fighting for restoration of peace and normalcy in trouble-torn State, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has been in the forefront in nursing the wounds inflicted on the ill-fated people by the current turmoil. This was stated by Minister of State for Home, Mr.Khalid Najib Suharwardy while speaking at a public meeting of Help Destitute Programme organized by North Police Range at Radi, Kralpora, here today. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the losses suffered by the victims of militancy are irreparable and voids created by the death of a son or a daughter, brother or a sister, mother or a father can not be filled by any measures. He said these small courtesies would however help to mitigate their sufferings to some extent. Responding to the demands of the public, the Minister said that police station Kralpora would be upgraded and a Fire Station would also be set up there shortly. On this occasion, the Minister and the Director General of Police, Mr. A K Suri distributed relief among the gallant civil, military and para-military officers belonging to 21 villages of Kralpora area who have heavily suffered during current turmoil. Under this programme, 289 widows of 111 families who have 130 school going children were identifiued by the police as most deserving cases for grant of relief. Keeping in view adverse economic and severe weather conditions of the area, a set of bedding was provided to each of the families having three members and two sets to each of the families having four members. Besides one set of warm clothes was also provided to each school going child of the said family. Speaking on the, DGP said that the police is organizing such programmes for past couple of years in an effort to provide material and physical support to those who suffered during the turmoil period. He said that those orphan students of the area who are victims of militancy will be adopted by the Police department and assured that a special police recruitment drive will also be organized in the area to provide employment to the youth. The department of Social Welfare on this occasion, distributed Rs.70,000 relief among the deserving families. Mir Saif-ul-Ullah, MLA Kupwara, Nasir Ali MLC, Additional DGP Armed ,Mr. Gopal Sharma, IGP,Kashmir, Mr. Rajinder Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara and SSP, Kupwara besides other civil and police officials were also present on the occasion. |
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Mahajan Sabha Gandhi Nagar organises colourful function Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: To celebrate 112th birthday anniversary of Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan, the Mahajan Sabha Gandhi Nagar organised a colourful function. Prominent persons of the Mahajan Baradari were felicitated in the function. Mr S K Gupta, Regional Manager of the Punjab National Bank presided over the function. Mr K B Jandial, Administrator Jammu Municipality, Lala Charanjit Lal Mahajan, Mr S K Gupta, Regional Manager PNB, Lala Lal Mal Mahajan, Mr K K Gupta, Mr H S Gupta, Development Commissioner Power and Mr Subash Gupta, District and Session Judge, the members of the biradari, were felicitated. Addressing the function, speakers recalled services being rendered by late leader. They said that Lala Mehar Chand Mahajan had played an important role in the merger of Jammu and Kashmir with India. Speakers also stressed on eradication of social evils and exhorted the biradari to shun all evils which have been deep rooted in the society. They stressed on simple marriages and to stop wasteful expenditure on other functions. Speakers advised the biradari members not to go for wasteful expenditure in family functions. Regarding simple marriages, speakers stressed on stopping pre-marriages functions on which lot of money is being spent. They also urged the biradari members to work for the upliftment and betterment of the needy and poor lot of the society. Students of various educational institutions presented cultural items. Prizes were also given to the students and principals of these institutes. Students and Principal of Ravinder Nath Tagore High School, Indira Ji Shikha Kendra were given prizes. Mr Jagdish Vaid, president, Om Parkash Gupta, N K Gupta, state secretaries, Jugal Mahajan, Bansi Lal Gupta, Y P Rohmetra, D P Mahajan, Naresh Gupta, publicity secretary and chief organiser, Bodh Raj Mahajan, Chanan Shah, Tara Chand, Yash Gupta, Sadhu Ram, P C Gupta and Prem Gupta played an important role in the organisation of the function. Members of the Mahajan Sabha Gandhi Nagar appreciated Dr Vijay Gupta and his wife for rendering free medical services. Members also appreciated Mr Vijay Kumar Gupta of M/s Kingways Tent House for providing free services for the function. Earlier, District and Sessions Judge Mr Subash Gupta dedicated a free funeral van for the residents of Gandhi Nagar area. |
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Sagar launches scathing attack on separatist leaders Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 23: The Minister for Works, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar has said that complete peace and normalcy was imperative for overall development of the State as the ongoing turmoil has only brought miseries for the people. Addressing public meetings at Malshahibagh and Kurg in Ganderbal area today, the Minister said that the time has come for the militants to realise the futility of resorting to violence for achieving political objectives as the whole world has joined together to eradicate the menace of terrorism. He said even the countries, which once patronised terrorists have today aimed their guns at them. Mr. Sagar said the gun has only brought death and destruction to the State and the once known as the most peaceful place has changed into a hell. He urged the militants to shun the path of violence and work for the reconstruction of the State which has witnessed lot of blood-shed and destruction during the past more than one decade. Launching a scathing attack on the separatist leaders, Mr. Sagar accused them of commercializing the blood-shed of innocent Kashmiris to make their political careers besides constructing palatial houses. He said these so-called leaders are enjoying five star life styles at the cost of the blood of the misguided Kashmiri youth. He said these so-called leaders were playing all sorts of political games for their survival as they are not interested in the welfare of Kashmiris. The Minister also criticised the political opponents of the National Conference Government and accused them of turning a Nelson’s eye towards the massive reconstruction undertaken during the past five years. He said after their failure to gain the public sympathies, our detractors are now resorting to all sorts of lies top mislead the people. However, the people, he said, are the best judges and they know what we have done for them during the past five years. Mr. Sagar rebuffed the opposition propaganda that the government was making unfruitful expenditure. "Is the construction of roads, bridges, school buildings and hospitals unproductive expenditure," he questioned and wondered that what could be the productive expenditure that opposition is talking of. He said the opposition has only one job of criticising the Chief Minister and his Ministers and have never provided any developmental programme to the people. During the past five years, Mr. Sagar said the present Government besides launching a massive reconstruction drive of the damaged infrastructure have provided jobs to more than one lakh youth. He said hundreds of school buildings, hospitals and bridges were reconstructed besides extending motorable road communication network to the far-flung areas of the State which were cut-off during the militancy. While reviewing the progress of developmental works in the area, the Minister announced that Rs 87 lakh would be spent on the construction of 7 KM long Kurg-Dumerg road which would be taken up under NABARD. He also announced release of Rs 5 lakh for the construction of Malshahi Bagh link road on which work would be started within three days. |
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PK reviews preparations for observance of Homeland Day Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: To review the preparations for the Homeland day celebrations to be observed on December 26 at Abhinav Theatre the Panun Kashmir held a meeting of the Jammu Zone here today. Addressing the meeting, Mr D K Kaul, general secretary Central Secretariat exhorted the KP community in exile to live in the midst of the movement and the battle, the Panun Kashmir has launched. He said this is the battle of life , honour and dignity and for the very existence it will have to be won at any cost. He while flaying the Central Government for the baffling statements in the Parliament regarding the return of the exiled KPs, he said that such unwarranted and mindless statements always carry a message of direct action against the minority presence in the Valley which has always paid a heavy toll consequent to each such statements. He debunked Dr Farooq Abdullah’s assertions of identifying secured clusters for KP relocation in Kashmir and said that the recent innocent killings of minorities in police protected Poshkreeri and Hugam villages in Anantnag district of Kashmir reveal to the contrary. Ridiculing the Farooq Government for its insensitivity to KPs languishing in slums, he said nothing worthwhile has been done to assuage the hardships of the people now in the 13th year of exile except for adding to their frustrations, playing with their sentiments and exposing their survival to extinction. Lamenting that the minority KPs were hounded out of their homes and hearths on the basis of their faith, religion, ethnicity and more so their acclaimed nationalistic character, Mr Kaul pitied the wisdom,,integrity and perception of the Government of India and the national leadership. He said the Panun Kashmir’s perpetual pleadings to the successive governments regarding the apprehensions of the plans of the pan Islamists to push India into chaos stand fully vindicated now when even the highly protected seat of power and pride the Parliament had got exposed to security threats putting nation’s conscience to shame. Mr Bakshi the Chief Area Coordinator also addressed the meeting and said the community had strongly resolved to fight all odds and situations in the way to Homeland and asserted that not a single KP could be hoodwinked for a reverse migration. |
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Sheikh Rehman felicitated Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: Education Minister, Mohammed Shafi Uri today reiterated that National Conference (NC) Government will not introduce the syllabus changed by NCERT in Jammu and Kashmir State. Presiding over a function organised here today in connection with felicitation of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) state chief and MLA Sheikh Abdul Rehman for being declared as the best legislator, he said reality is reality and it can not be presented in a distorted form. He said our Government has neither accepted such syllabus nor will we do so in future as we have a right to do this. What the other states of the country will do, we are not bothered for that but we have a right to differ, he added. The Minister said education comes under Concurrent List and the wrong decisions of Centre are not binding on us. He asked the gathering that they should shed all doubts in this regard from their minds. Without naming any body he said those who try to show the masses that they are their protectors and hence have introduced this syllabus is a disservice to people and democracy . It was better for them to invite the educationists and seek their views on the matter, he added. The Minister warned that entire world will laugh at us if we distort the facts about the history. He warned that in future neither the authoritarian nor the blackmail politics will be acceptable and maintained that people living in urban areas should not consider those living in backward areas as backyard. He said how can we talk of Ladakh and forget Kargil which has its own geography and culture. Hence these things need a rational discussion he added. The Minister said heavens would not have fallen if Constitutional status of J&K would have been kept intact. Favouring the delegation of powers at village level, he said the main objective of Naya Kashmir was to take power to grass root level in villages and remote areas. He, while making a dig at the protagonists of separate statehood and the trifurcation theory, said those who do not know any thing about the formation of regions are crying hoarse unnecessarily. He said how is it justified that a person living in Lal Chowk of Srinagar or posh Gandhinagr of Jammu giving a call for separate statehood without knowing about the problems and aspirations of the people living in far-flung and remote areas? He said every region has its own demography and geography and we want to bring these regions on common platform by giving them equal status. He said dialogue is must in a democracy and where the chances for it end tension and chaos prevail. He said differences do persist in a democracy but the people, apart from difference, who try to find the solution of the issues through consensus, are the true democrats. He said consensus is the basic pillar of democracy and finding the solution to the issues through consensus despite the differences is the soul of democracy. He said a democracy flourishes in the country where the basis of the political set up are on justice, secularism and equality and where the majority does not try to thrust its will on minority. The Minister also congratulated Sheikh Rehman and paid rich tributes to him for his services to the state and its people. Earlier speaking on the occasion Sheikh Rehman said the democratic principles are devaluing. He regretted that even in Parliament the members go up to the chair by shouting slogans, using un-Parliamentary language and behaving in a rude manner. But the things will not improve with this behaviour. He said throughout his life he never took any opportunity to violate rules and regulations in Assembly or Parliament. He said though along with many intellectuals of Doda district we fought for different demands. But what I realised is that through individual efforts much cannot be achieved. He said this is the main reason that the bill for Chenab Development Council was introduced by me in the Assembly. He said till infrastructural changes do not take place system can not be improved. Sheikh Rehman said he never joined any party on the basis of emotions and this is the reason that he remained associated with Praja Parshad Movement and as a true nationalist I found no differences in it. He said the rejection of two nation theory was based on my strong conviction which came true later on. He said if Islam is one religion then why Bangladesh was separated from Pakistan and my efforts are for everlasting peace in the region. India and Pakistan should form a Joint Confederation. This step will automatically help in sorting out Kashmir issue, he added. Earlier those who paid tributes to Sheikh Rehman included Ghulam Mohammed Bhadarwahi, Prof Jagan Nath Azad, Prof Zahur-ud-Din, Ch Talib Hussain, Ved Bhasin, Prof J L Kotwal and Dr Shohab Malik. |
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Fertilizers and seeds to be distributed through cooperatives soon: Ramzan Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 23: The Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ch. Mohammad Ramzan has called upon the people to strengthen the hand of the government to redouble its efforts for speedy development of the State in general and rural areas in particular. Ch. Ramzan was addressing at a function held at Government Higher Secondary School, Domana today. The Minister of State, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Ram Paul presided over the function. Ch. Ramzan said since the taking over of the present Government endeavours are being made to uplift poorer and weaker sections of the State. He said that the holding of Panchayat elections after a gap of 23 years was the major success of the Government. The Minister said that the Government had empowered Panchayats enough to develop their respective areas in a well planned and sustained manner. He said that the government would soon organise 3 months orientation programme for elected members of Panchayats to train them about the financial powers and other aspects of the developments so that they don’t feel any difficulty in performing their functions. Ch. Ramzan said that the distribution of chemical fertilizers, seeds and agriculture implements among the formers would soon be made through cooperative net works so as to ensure proper distribution and stabilize supply position. He said that the Government has introduced modern agriculture implements to enhance the agriculture products in the State, besides the Kissan Conferences were being organised to acquaint the formers about the modern techniques of cultivation and high yielding seeds which would enhance food grain productions. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Mr. Ram Paul while addressing the function impressed upon the young generation to come forward and concentrate in stabilizing the bonds of communal amity and brother hood in the State which is the only way to frustrate the evil design of anti social elements. He said despite of one decade long turmoil the Government was making all out efforts to provide basic facilities to the people and ensuring balanced growth of all regions of the State. The education system which was shattered during militancy have been put back on the rails and the earnest efforts were being made by the Government to further accelerate the tempo of development. Reacting to the demands of the people for providing additional recommendation in the higher Secondary Schools Domana and the shortage of teachings staff in the school, the Minister assured that the same will be taken up with the concerned Ministry. |
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One killed, 22 injured as SRTC bus rolls down Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: One person was killed and 22 others were injured, three of them critically, when a State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) bus skidded off the road and rolled down near Tanda this morning. According to police, the ill-fated SRTC bus bearing registration number JK01Y-265 was on its way from Nowshera to Jammu when driver lost control over speeding vehicle resulting into bus rolling down at Tanda under the jurisdiction of Akhnoor Police Station. Getting the report of accident, a police party rushed to the spot and started rescue operation with the help of locals. All the injured passengers were immediately rushed to Sub-District Hospital, Akhnoor where doctors pronounced one of them as brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Pardeep Kumar of Haryana. Around 15 injured passengers were referred to Government Medical College Hospital, Jammu in view of their serious condition. The condition of three of the passengers admitted to GMC Jammu was critical when reports last came in. Most of the injured admitted in SDH Akhnoor were discharged after first-aid. The injured have been identified as Harbans Singh, J K Sharma, Irshad Hussain, Harbhajan Singh, Duru Singh, Gurdev Singh, Kulbinder Singh, Ramna Devi, Kuldeep Singh, Rita, Hanesh Jamwal, Rakesh Kumar, Pushpa Vaid, Mukum Choudhary, Raj Kumar, Gulzari Sharma, all the residents of Nowshera, Alok Sudan of Sunderbani, Rema Devi of Kota and Pushpa Devi of Jagadhari. |
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JKNF team visits border villages Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: A high level team of Jammu and Kashmir Nationalist Front (JKNF) headed by Mr Tilak Raj Sharma visited border areas of R S Pura and Bishnah tehsils to take the stock of the grim situation prevailing there. As per a release, Mr Tilak Raj Sharma, convenor JKNF while addressing the public meetings at Bishnah, Arnia and Dablehar came down heavily on the policies of State Government. He expressed his anguish and anger over the mischievous designs of Dr Farooq Abdullah Government to implement Resettlement Act and Greater Autonomy resolutions, not caring even a little about the situation created by Pakistan and ISI to not only destroy the integrity of the State but of the country also. He cautioned the public of these areas to remain vigilant against anti-national elements active in these areas. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ramesh Sabharwal, co-convenor of JKNF highlighted the miserable plight of people of Jammu region and the intentional discrimination perpetrated by the State Government against them in the matter of services, recruitment and entry into professional institutions and the like. He warned the Government that any move to communalize the situation in Jammu region will be thwarted with might of the people. Messrs Jagdish Dogra, Digvijay Singh and Jugal Dogra also spoke on the occasion. A committee of Arnia was also formed on the occasion with Subash Chander Sharma as convenor and Messrs Sat Paul Choudhary, Roshan Lal, Parkash Chander Sharma, Om Parkash, Raj Kumar, Tilak Raj and Buti Ram as its members and Mr Krishan Lal was appointed as convener of Alla. For Bishnah Mandal, Mr Kaidar Nath was appointed as convenor and Mr Preetam Dass as co-convener. Messrs Raj Singh, Kasturi Lal and Vijay Saini were nominated as members. |
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JCC holds interaction with JM Administrator Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: An interaction with the Administrator of Jammu Municipality, K B Jandial was organised by Jammu Consumers Council (JCC) today. Mr Ved Bhasin presided over the function while’s Jatinder Bakshi initiated the interaction and at the same time appreciated the efforts of Jammu Municipality in taking positive steps towards the removal of the encroachments. Mr Jandial, on the occasion said that Sehyog— the helpline has been revived and any citizen can avail of it. He called upon the NGOs to involve themselves in the sanitation drive for which Jammu Municipality will extend all sorts of help.Mr Bhasin said that Jammu Consumers Council will extend all help to Jammu Municipality for the welfare of the people. Among others present on the occasion included Romesh Gupta, J S Chouhan, Raj Bharti, S K Gupta, Harbajan Kour, R K Chada, Dr Madhu Khullar, Akarati Sawhney and Altaf Ahmad. |
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Rather stresses for speedy industrialization Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 23- The Finance Minister, Mr. Abdul Rahim Rather has emphasized the need for speedy industrialization of the State. This, he said is imperative for eradicating unemployment and revitalizing State’s economy. Speaking at the inauguration of two industrial units set up in a private sector by Sarodeep Industries at Kaluchak today, the Finance Minister said strenuous efforts have to be made to promote industrial culture and to place the State at the prominent position on the industrial map of the country. He said though the past five years have witnessed taking of numerous steps, including providing of various incentives for flourishing industry, yet we lag behind many of the industrially developed states of the country. The Finance Minister said close and coordinated efforts have to be made by all the functionaries charged with the industrial development and through dedicated and determined efforts a strong industrial base has to be laid. He called for encouraging enterpreneurship in the State. The entrepreneurs have to be made fully abreast with the various schemes launched and the incentives available so that greater number of people are brought within the ambit of these schemes. Greater attention has to be laid on the areas which are still backward and under developed. Setting up of the industries in these areas, he said would help in upliftment of the people and development of these areas. Mr. Rather said speedy industrialization has become all the more necessary as the State has a large number of educated unemployed youth. Strong industrial base only will help in generating maximum employment opportunities and providing jobs to them. Inspite of the fact that there is a limitation in white collar jobs, the present Government during the past over five years have provided employment to a large number of educated youth. However, he said only through industrial development the maximum number of un-employed youth can be absorbed. The Minister impressed upon the functionaries of these units to lay greater stress on the superior quality of the products, because of sensitiveness of their products they have always to be remain careful and cautious. The units inaugurated today are to produce over-head water tanks and mineral water. The Minister went round various sections of the new units and evinced keen interest in their functioning. The Managing Director, State Financial Corporation, Mr. Vinod Gupta also spoke on the occasion. A large number of people were also present on the occasion. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: The eight week long workshop organised by S S Art Group a cultural society in collaboration with Ministry of Human Resources Development Government of India at Purkhoo camp concluded today. As per a release, the Minister of Sports and Employment, Mr Harbans Singh was the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion he said the migrant children though possess the talent need opportunity, encouragement and assistance. He also stressed the Government and non Government organisations to help these children in distress. The basis of culture and foundation of any society can be laid only once this potential aspect is kept in mind, the Minister added. Mr B L Bhat MLC was also present on the occasion. He laid stress on providing all facilities to migrant schools for promoting talent as are being provided to the other schools. During the workshop three stage plays, "Tele Cha Mashravun", "Mehentuk Phal" and "Ase Karav Zhithen Yazat" were performed at Government Higher Secondary School for Migrant at Purkhoo. Besides the cultural programmes including folk dance andfolk music, other theatrical programmes were performed by the migrant children of the camp. In this workshop the physical exercises like Yoga, mental exercises and group analytical drama technique were applied which improved the imaginative skills of children and presence of mind to appreciate the values of togetherness and sense of sharing. The workshop was conducted by the experts namely Messrs Pramodh Razdan, Prashant Gautam, Pardeep Pandita, Kuldeep Saraf, P L Sudeshi, Khem Singh, Anil K Razdan, Yash Raj Jadav and Sanjeev Gupta. |
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AMML organise talk on Sufi saints Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: Amar Mahal Museum and Library (AMML) Jammu organised a talk "Sufis and Indian Society during Medieval Period", by Prof Jigar Mohd, Head of History Department, Jammu University. The talk gave a brief history of Sufi saints who came to India during medieval period. Prof Mohd talked about Chisti Silsila which was the first Sufi order that arrived in India. It was discussed that the free Langar introduced by Sheikh Fariduddin Ganj-I-Shakar, popularly known as Baba Farid, for the welfare of the common people, is still popular. The concepts of "Poverty knows no religion" were very much appreciated by Indian Society and the popularity of the Sufis can be urged by the fact that after their death, their shrines became the places of worship, a symbol of Indian Islam. Under the guidance of Executive Trustee, Dr Karan Singh and Trustee, Mrs Yasho Rajya Lakshmi, Amar Mahal Museum and Library has been very actively promoting the concept of " New Museum" in this region over the last three years. As a policy, AMML dedicated to its cause will continue its efforts to make it a place for learning and interacting for the people of Jammu, a Museum release issued here said. |
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VAHHC organises heart awareness camp Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 23: Vasishth Ayurved Hospital and Heart Centre (VAHHC) Jammu organised a free heart awareness and diagnostic camp at Karwanda today for the patients suffering from various types of heart diseases, including blocked arteries of heart, heart pain, high blood pressure, old heart attacks, blocked arteries of the legs, diabetes etc. According to a press release, a large number of people hailing from nearby villages of Karwanda, Bhalwal, Baran and Kot attended the camp. Dr Sunil Vasishth and Dr Brijbala Vasishth cardiologists at VAHHC provided free consultation for the treatment and prevention of heart diseases through ayurveda. It was noted during the camp that majority of the heart disease patients despite having quite advanced abnormalities were seemingly unaware of the coronary risk factors that results in heart disease. People who participated were highly appreciative of the information they received in the camp, especially the foods they should eat and avoid, the type and the extent of physical exercise they should undertake, the techniques to manage their mental stress etc. They stressed on the need to organise more such camps so that more and more people could be made aware of the various aspects of heart disease. They appreciated the efforts of Dr Sunil Vasishth and Dr Brijbala Vasishth for organising free heart awareness and diagnostic camp in their village. . |
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