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meet on World Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Prof Poonam Dhawan, Director continuing Education, Jammu University has ......more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Taking a solemn pledge to intensify the struggle for the carving out the separate.....more 200 J-K
PCOs being Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 13: In order to create employment opportunities for the youth and boost the information technology in J&K, Department of Employment ......more ‘India-Pak
should seek Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Shiromani Akali Dal leader, Mr Gurdev Singh has said that during proposed summit between the Indian Prime Minister and Pakistani.....more |
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Wipro launches new range of products in baby care Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Wipro Consumer Care Limited, a renowned name in the field of GMCG products in India, today launched a new range of products......more ROF’s
concern Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: The Retired Officers Forum in a meeting held here today expressed grief and anguish over the double brutal murder of Dr Uttam Chand Gupta.....more HC allows
petition Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Mr Justice Mr T S Doabia of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Jammu wing has directed State of Jammu and Kashmir and Director Zila Sainik Welfare.....more First
Pilot Water Supply Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 13: Water supply to Mohra Banja under Water Supply Scheme Karian Klasar in Chenani tehsil was inaugurated by District Development Commissioner Udhampur M S Khan yesterday.........more |
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Honesty still alive in Kalyuga Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: The honesty is still alive among some individuals living in this materialistic, selfish and greedy world especially in this era of Kalyuga. Displaying high example of honesty, the two young students of Jammu University, who received a purse containing Rs 10,000 cash, City Bank credit card, driving licence and important documents of a citizen—Vinod Kumar, Director Kewel Cargo Carriers Pvt Limited from the road in Parade Ground area, returned it to its owner. On July 10, Jitender Sawhney, son of Mr Ramesh Sawhney of Afghana Mohalla, Jammu and student of DBM Jammu University and Nischal Sangra, son of Mr Subash Sangra of 170-Jullaka Mohalla ( student of MBA), noticed a purse lying on Parade Road. The next day these two boys traced the owner of this purse and handed over purse to him. According to Mr Vinod everything in the purse was intact. He said that he extremely thankful to the boys and wanted to honour them but the boys refused to accept any reward for this gesture of honesty. The boys, he said, really deserve a pat and this incident may be a lesson for the others. |
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Women’s meet on World Population Day held Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Prof Poonam Dhawan, Director continuing Education, Jammu University has stressed on controlling of growing population. Addressing at a women’s meet on World Population Day organised by the Directorate of Field Publicity Government of India at District Police Lines here today she said the controlling of population has become necessary otherwise there will be deluge and disaster if the present trend continues. Prof Dhawan said that the women in rural areas need to be motivated and educated on population control. They should be emphasized to adopt family norms to curtail the growth of population as well as steps to be taken to transform their socio economic conditions. She said the villagers be apprised about mother and child health care, prevention of diseases, sanitation, nutrition and girl child care. Mrs Rita Jitender, president M/S Viraj Kala Kendra a non Governmental Organisation said that the girl child care is most vital, who should be given proper education to look after the family at a later stage. She maintained that the girl child is the pillar of the family. Mrs Bharti Vaid Joint Director of the Field Publicity Directorate who presided called upon the women to root out the menace of dowry, illiteracy and stressed that the sons and daughters be treated at par by their parents. Mrs Bharti further said that small family norms are the only solution for the progress of the country. Besides Mrs Raj Bharti and Prof Kiran Bakshi also spoke on the occasion. The Directorate also organised photo exhibition and film show on the theme. The function concluded with colourful presentation of cultural programmes by the artists of M/S Viraj Kala Kendra. |
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of NHRC recommendations demanded Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Taking a solemn pledge to intensify the struggle for the carving out the separate "Homeland" in Kashmir Valley for over seven lakh displaced Hindus, the Kashmiri Pandit youth convention today warned that no solution to the problem is possible by ignoring the community. The convention was organised by Joint Working Council (JWC) of Panun Kashmir (PK) and Panun Kashmir Movement (PKM) here today. Two resolutions were held on the occasion and in the second resolution it was resolved that the community youth will take upon themselves the sacred social duty of rededicating their lives to take the political struggle of Kashmiri Pandits for achieving the goal of "Homeland" as envisaged by the Margdarshan resolution of 1991 to its logical conclusion. The resolution also urged the Government of India to take up with Government of Pakistan the matter of performance of annual pilgrimage to Mata Sharda Shrine, the ancient seat of high learning now under illegal occupation of Pakistan. It also made an appeal to all Jagatguru Shankaracharyas and other spiritual leaders to take up this matter with the Government of India. It also urged the Government of India to demand from the Government of Pakistan reparation in particular for their connivance in acts of genocide, exodus , ethnic cleansing , death and destruction against the Kashmiri Pandits which under the international law constitutes crime against humanity in general and indigenous aborigines of Valley in particular. Through another resolution it demanded implementation of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recommendations concerning high level committee to go into practical problems being faced by Pandits while in exile so that their miseries are redressed and difficulties removed. It outrightly rejected the return package formulated by the State Government and urged the Pandit community be vigilant about its adverse and evil effects. It also warned the vested interests who are bent upon damaging and diluting the political thrust of the Pandit Community’s agenda and consequent action. The speakers while welcoming the PK and PKM for coming on a joint platform stressed on unity of both the groups. Some of the youth demanded that the Sharda script be given its due place in the state and it should be taught in the schools. Dr K N Pandits a well known intellectual and staunch protagonist of Panun Kashmir while justifying the demand for creation of separate "Homeland" for KPs in the Valley said it is not the territory only which we claim but revival of our ancient culture, society and religion. He said in "Homeland" we can feel free and make more contribution for nation’s solidarity. He said Government and people belonging to majority community in the Valley are afraid of our demand. This is the reason that Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah has once said that "Homeland" will be over his body. He said during the recent meet with the Centre’s interlocutor on Kashmir, Mr K C Pant we gave him the option of restructuring the State. He alleged that both Congress and NC were in power in 1990 but they failed to protect the community. He while expressing the hope that joining hands by PK and PKM will yield tangible results said that the some people who have maintained the distance will also join hands with us some day for the greater interests of the community. Dr Agnishekhar, convenor PK who expressed his grave concern over the growth of Islamic fundamentalism said we have lost our cultural roots after exodus. He said the symbols of culture of Pandits are being destroyed or are usurped . He said the Sharda Mata shrine, the ancient important centre of religion, learning and culture is under the illegal occupation of Pakistan and for the last 50 years the Pandits have been deprived of performing the cherished sacred yatra to this highly revered shrine. He said the KP community has the least information about the prevailing condition of this shrine under the illegal control of Islamic state of Pakistan at present. Mr Ashvani Kumar Chrangoo , president PKM said the KP youth are determined and do not take pleasantly the circumstances and conditions under which the elders of the community spent their lives helplessly under the dictates of Muslim majoritarianism and precedence in all walks of life. He said the youth are not prepared to surrender their human rights and fundamental rights as are accepted by the civilized society all over the world. He said they want to live with out fear to their lives, faith and property and the creation of "Homeland" in the Valley is the only condition which can guarantee the Kashmiri Pandit youth a secure and honorable life. Mr Shiv Dass general secretary Kashmiri Sahik Sabha, Chandigarh, presided the political session and Mr Ramesh Manvati from New Delhi also addressed the convention. Later a torch light procession was taken out by the youth from Shaheedi Chowk to Dennis Gate in support of their demand that KPs be made a Party to any dialogue on Kashmir. |
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200 J-K PCOs being turned into Cyber Cafes Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 13: In order to create employment opportunities for the youth and boost the information technology in J&K, Department of Employment with the active support of Telecom India Services Association has taken up, the project of upgrading the PCOs to Cyber Cafee at Srinagar and Jammu. One hundred each PCO operators of Srinagar and Jammu would be benefited by this scheme. According to the official handout of the Department , PCO operators having requisite infrastructure have been advised to submit their complete bio-data by or before July 20 to the Director, Department of Employment , J&K Government, Civil Secretariat Srinagar or Joint Director Employment, Jammu. In this regard a sensitisation programme in the form of a seminar for the applicant PCO holders is scheduled to be held in the last week of July 2001 at Srinagar/Jammu. Thereafter, the selected PCO operators would be imparted the required training in August, 2001. About Rs two lakh assistance would be provided to the selected PCO holders for the upgradation with 15 percent Government margin money and the subsidy of five percent to the amount. |
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‘India-Pak should seek ways to reduce tension’ Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Shiromani Akali Dal leader, Mr Gurdev Singh has said that during proposed summit between the Indian Prime Minister and Pakistani President Gen Parvez Musharraf, the leaders of both the nations should devise the ways to reduce tension between the two countries over Kashmir. Addressing joint press conference here today Mr Gurdev and Sikh Students Federation leader, Narinder Singh Khalsa have said that the world has termed Kashmir as the nuclear flash point as both countries are in possession of nuclear weapons. It is feared that increasing tension may lead to nuclear war between the two countries and it may drag certain more countries into this war. Appreciating the summit as a step in the right direction, the Sikh leaders said that both the leaders required to work on confidence building measures. They hoped that both the countries would encash this opportunity to resolve the long pending tangle of J&K problem as per the wishes and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This summit has raised hopes for peace, not only in India and Pakistan but in entire south Asia region and these hopes need to be substantiated with sincere and positive practical steps. The Kashmir issue be given top priority in the summit and the true representatives of the people of the state be included in the peace process sooner or later, they opined. The Sikh community being part and parcel of J&K can not remain silent at this occasion and the community leaders resolve to play role positively for the restoration of peace in the region. Opposing the trifurcation demand raised by certain groups and parties of Jammu and Ladakh the Mr Gurdev said that their group was not in favour of any kind of division of the state. He said Mr Vajpayee should also take up the issue of pilgrimage of Sikh devotees to their religious places in Pakistan without any troubles, with the Pak president during summit. All the interested devotees should be given visa for pilgrimage to Pakistan. In response to a question he favoured the unification of India and Pakistan and maintained that relations residing on the either side be allowed to meet frequently and traveling process be more simplified. |
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Wipro launches new range of products in baby care Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Wipro Consumer Care Limited, a renowned name in the field of GMCG products in India, today launched a new range of products in baby care. The new range of products included innovative tablet cutter, bottle cleaning brush, diapers, ample cup, feeder-cum-sipper and baby oil. The company presently sell baby soaps, baby talc, baby oil, feeding bottles and nipples. Giving details about the variety of newly launched products, Mr Sanjeev Kapoor, Area Manager Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting Group, claimed that the Wipro baby soft diapers have unique super gel system offered in international markets which quickly draws moisture deep into diaper keeping the baby’s skin dry and comfortable. These are longer as well as wider than those available in the market and also have a soft feeling inner cover and a one-step refasten able tape, he added. The tablet cutter, which is unique in India, has a stainless steel blade to avoid rusting, flexible arms to hold even the largest tablet in place and provision for storing the cut tablets for future use. The bottle cleaning brush has additional small brush suitable to clean the nipples. Wipro has also launched another variant in baby soaps- Wipro Baby Soft Naturals- with milk cream and saffron. The milk cream keeps the baby’s tender skin soft and supple and saffron adds a glow to it. Mr Chugh claimed that keeping in view with Wipro tradition of quality, every Wipro baby soft product has been carefully designed and tested on international standards to meet the ever growing demands of mothers. Further, the newly launched baby care products are based on the results of a research that Wipro did among the new mothers, he added. It may mentioned here that Wipro Care and Lighting Group, a business unit of Wipro Corporation, is already dealing with toiletries and lighting products. The group markets toilet soap ‘Santoor’, hair care soap ‘Wipro Shikakai’ and baby care products under the brand name ‘Wipro Baby Soft’. Wipro Limited is the first IT service company in the world to be assessed at SEI CMM Level 5. It provides research and development services and software solutions to global enterprises. In the Indian market, Wipro is a leader in providing IT solutions and services to the corporate segments. The company has a profitable presence in niche market segments of consumer products and lighting. |
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ROF’s concern over double murder Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: The Retired Officers Forum in a meeting held here today expressed grief and anguish over the double brutal murder of Dr Uttam Chand Gupta and his wife in Trikuta Nagar. As per a release, the Forum said that the henious crime has exposed the already deteriorating law and order scenario which is on the verge of collapse. The Forum called upon the police to wake up from the deep slumber and restore faith of the law abiding citizens. The Forum expressed sympathies with the bereaved family and prayed for the peace to the departed souls. The president of the Forum implored upon the law enforcing agencies to step up patrolling, gear up drive against anti-social elements and provide adequate and fool proof security to the citizens particularly in the areas like Gandhi Nagar, Trikuta Nagar, Channi Himmat and Roop Nagar where the crime rate is on increase and the areas are abode of anti-social elements. |
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HC allows petition with direction to promote petitioner Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 13: Mr Justice Mr T S Doabia of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Jammu wing has directed State of Jammu and Kashmir and Director Zila Sainik Welfare Board and others that the petitioner is held entitle to promotion on the basis of his being member of Scheduled Caste category. He be adjuusted against the first vacancy which becomes available on the implementation of the Roaster Point (SRO 126) as claimed by him, the court ordered. While allowing the petition, Mr Justice Doabia observed that the situation which was produced by the petitioner then the petitioner is right in his submission that he is entitle to the benefit of SRO 126. Therefore, the vacancy which has become available at Roster point where respondent Rattan Lal is shown to have been adjusted should be given to the petitioner. This is because Rattan Lal was not given the benefit of roaster point. He was promoted on the basis of his seniority. It is accordingly held that the first vacancy in the roaster which is supposed to go to schedule caste category and which accordingly go to petitioner. This court direction has been passed in a writ petition filed by Subash Chander through advocate Gagan Basotra challenging two promotion orders passed on July 8, 1996 and July 15, 1998. The petitioner also challenged tentative seniority list which was issued on June 18, 1996 for his placement in the seniority list and wanted benefit of SRO 126. The grievenace of the petitioner is that without giving the benefit of SRO 126 the private respondents have been promoted. |
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First Pilot Water Supply Scheme inaugurated Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 13: Water supply to Mohra Banja under Water Supply Scheme Karian Klasar in Chenani tehsil was inaugurated by District Development Commissioner Udhampur M S Khan yesterday. This is the first water supply scheme commissioned under Pilot Project in Jammu and Kashmir. The total estimated cost of the scheme was claimed to be rupees 41 lakh. To provide water supply to this Mohra under Rajiv Gandhi Water Mission ( Pilot Project), a village level committee was formed. The beneficiaries have deposited 10 percent contribution in the bank account. Large number of people including Sarpanches and Panches of various villages attended the function. The DC was accompanied by number of officers, besides Executive Engineer PHE division Udhampur, member secretary of the mission, A G Kohli, Assistant Executive Engineer S C Nanda, Assistant Engineer I B Gupta, Junior Engineers D K Sharma and Rakesh Jagotra. |
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