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organised Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Hindustan Sanitarywares and Industries Limited, a renowned Chinaware manufacturing company in India, has planned to increase turnover of its product in Jammu and Kashmir State from Rs 2 crore to Rs 2.5 crore in the year 2001-02.....more Rockets attack on chopper of Omar Abdullah condemned Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Rockets attack by militants on the chopper of Mr Omar Abdullah, in which two other senior party leaders were also travelling has been widely ...more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: A man fell from the roof top of a house at Lakhdata Bazar today and died...more Production of vegetables increases in J&K:Ramzan Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: The production of vegetables has increased in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in decline of its import...more Mahotra to head Arya Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Mr Kulbhushan Mahotra has been elected as president while Jai Dev Gupta as senior vice-president of Arya Samaj Daya Nand Marg Jammu today........more |
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inaugurates Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: National Conference MLA from Akhnoor Mr Govind Ram thrown opened three recently constructed link roads in his constituency. As per a release, these roads are—Link road Jourian Ward No. 1,2 & 3; link road from main road Poonch to Mohalla Masjid Gandarwan ...more Harbans
Singh visits Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Minister of Labour, Employment, Youth Services and Sports, Mr Harbans Singh today visited some areas of Shastri Nagar and heard grievances of local people. According to a press release, Minister also addressed a public meeting in which he was was accorded rousing reception......more Kalka Colony residents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Residents of Kalka Colony alleged that demolishing squad of Jammu Development Authority (JDA) visited their .......more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: A medical camp was organised by the Army at Kotli village in Rajouri district........more |
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Dealers, plumbers meet organised Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Hindustan Sanitarywares and Industries Limited, a renowned Chinaware manufacturing company in India, has planned to increase turnover of its product in Jammu and Kashmir State from Rs 2 crore to Rs 2.5 crore in the year 2001-02. Disclosing this at a dealers meet held last evening, Regional Manager, North of Hindustan Sanitarywares and Industries Limited Mr Dalip Dudani said that company, selling its product on the name of Hindware, has been selling material worth Rs 2 crore per year in Jammu and Kashmir with a market share of 75 percent in sanitarywares. "Our brand Hindware is known for its solidity and offers and aesthetic mix of design and function", he said, adding that is why we have set eye on Rs 2.5 crore annual turnover in the State. He further said that developed by company’s state of art Research and Development Division, only one of its kind in India, these ergonomically shaped and aesthetically soothing products reflect the company’s commitment towards innovation and superior quality. The Regional Manager, North, of the company said that as potable water becomes scarce resources, in world over, Hindware has developed Ultra and Super Constellation range of water economy products which utilise only 3.4 liters of water per flush and save around 28000 liters of water per bathroom per year. Claiming that Hindustan Sanitarywares and Industries Limited is the market leader, the largest manufacturer and number one exporter of Sanitarywares in India, Mr O P Utreja, Deputy Manager, Customer Service, said that Hindware has a market share of 41 percent in the organised sector and its constant innovating and upgrading policies put it way ahead of its competitors in terms of both value and volume. Informing more about the company, he said that company since its establishment has been relentlessly making efforts to meet the ever changing and ever evolving consumer needs. "Consumer needs has prompted the company from expanding its product portfolio from the Sanitarywares to bathroom solution provider by introducing the entire range of bathroom products that comprises world class bath tubs, shower enclosures, bath fittings and shower systems", Mr Utreja further said. Mr A S Bhullar, Assistant Manager, Sales informed that recent tie-up with Grohe AG of Germany has made Hindware to exclusively market the range of Grohe products in India. "These milestones have placed Hindware among the 100 best small and medium sized companies in the world by Forbes magazine", he disclosed and said that it is the first and only company in the Sanitarywares and building material industry to have obtained both ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 140001 certification for adhering to the norms of effective quality management and environmental management system. Hindustan Sanitarywares and Industries Limited has two dealers in Jammu namely M/s Kundan Lal and Sons and M/s S K Traders. The company also organised a plumbers meet with an aim to provide them sufficient knowledge of the qualities and benefits of using Hindware products. They were also apprised about the technical things of the products. |
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Rockets attack on chopper of Omar Abdullah condemned Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Rockets attack by militants on the chopper of Mr Omar Abdullah, in which two other senior party leaders were also travelling has been widely condemned. A meeting of provincial committee office bearers of National Conference was held under the chairmanship of Mr Bodh Raj Bali here today wherein rocket attack on chopper of Union Minister of State for Industries Mr Omar Abdullah was condemned. The meeting resolved that these acts of militants showed their frustration and this will not deter party leaders and functionaries to work for the betterment of the people of the State. Addressing the meeting, Mr Bali said that National Conference will pursue its programmes and policies with full force and will ensure that cause of the people is addressed in right perspective despite threats. He asked the workers to remain vigilant and work unitedly at this hour. Choudhary Mohd Ramzan, Agriculture and Cooperative Minister also addressed the meeting and asserted that National Conference under the leadership of Dr Farooq Abdullah has taken up many projects despite financial crunch. He disclosed that Government has recently sanctioned relief package of 24 crore for the Jammu division as relief to drought hit farmers. Others who took part in the meeting included Messrs Rattan Lal Gupta, Bashir Ahmed, Jugal Mahajan, D S Trehan, Darshan Lal Jain, Hari Chand, Shakti Ram, Bharat Bhushan, Choudhary Vijay Bhushan, Begum Zubeda Salaria, Bimla Luthra, Bihari Singh, Hans Raj, Nischant Singh, Satvinder Singh, Prem Nath, Rameshwar Dutt, Ganga Singh, Raja Naveed Ahmed, Sunil Dharmat, Arvind Singh Jamwal, Veena Oberai, Daljit Kour, Joginder Kour, Manvir Kour, G M Malik, S M Gupta, Chandar Udhay Singh, Mohinder Singh and Sangram Singh. Youth National Conference, Jammu district in a meeting under the presidentship of Mr Chander Mohan Sharma condemned the rocket attack on the chopper of Mr Omar Abdullah. A meeting of J&K Migrant Youth National Conference was held under the chairmanship of Mr A K Raina wherein attack on Omar Abdullah was condemned. Former MP and senior Congress leader Mr Dharam Pal Sharma has taken serious note of the incident aimed at eliminating three political leaders including Union Minister of State for Industries in the Valley and called for gearing up security measures further in the State. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: A man fell from the roof top of a house at Lakhdata Bazar today and died. According to police reports, the victim identified as Yusaf Massih of Krishna Nagar was under the influence of heavy liquor at the time of incident. He was immediately rushed to Government Medical College Hospital where doctors pronounced him as brought. Meanwhile, a young house-wife committed suicide by consuming some poisonous drug at her residence. Identified as Garu Devi, wife of Sain Dass of Arnia, she was rushed to hospital when spotted unconscious by family members. Doctors attending on her immediately washed her stomach but she could not fight for her life and died. The cause behind the incident could not be immediately known. |
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Production of vegetables increases in J&K:Ramzan Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: The production of vegetables has increased in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in decline of its import. This was stated by Agriculture Minister Ch Mohd Ramzan while addressing the joint meeting of the prominent citizens and officers of Agriculture, Horticulture and other allied departments at Kathua today. The Minister said that the vegetable import to the State has reduced by 41 recent during the last four years. Against the import of 1,65348 metric tonnes in 1996-97, the import have come down to only 97,348 metric tonnes in 1999-2000. the imports in 1997-98 was 1,54,020 metric tonnes and 1,13,033 metric tonnes in 1998-99, he said. Ch Ramzan said that despite significant increase in per capita consumption, there has been declining trend in imports over the years. He said that the State is likely to achieve self sufficiency in vegetable production, there y bringing a halt to the imports. The Minister said that the Government plans to set up 16 satellite markets and two terminal markets for which the land has already been acquistioned. One such Mandi is being established at Kathua, he said, adding that the land for the purpose has been acquired at a cost of rupees 30 lakh. For connecting and strengthening the market information service, six computes are being procured from Directorate of Marketing, Government of India. He said that one date base computerized unit is being set up at Lower Manda, Qazigund. This unit will help in maintaining the date about the variety and kindwise outflow of fresh and dry fruits from Kashmir. The Minister also announced that National Agriculture Insurance Scheme is being launched in the State shortly. He said that the matter has already been discussed in the Cabinet and final decision is expected soon. Ramzan further said that the Government envisages to provide 10,000 pump sets to the farmers on subsidy in drought hit areas. For giving boost to the Agriculture, vegetables and fruit production in the State, the Minister said that Government was embarking to avail financial assistance from Macro management technical Mission. He said that rupees 38 crore are expected to be made available to the State during the current year under Macrro management. |
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Mahotra to head Arya Samaj Daya Nand Marg unit Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Mr Kulbhushan Mahotra has been elected as president while Jai Dev Gupta as senior vice-president of Arya Samaj Daya Nand Marg Jammu today. As per a release, the election was held under the chairmanship of Dr Yogendra Muni. Yogendra Aggarwal and Ved Mitter Gandotra were elected as vice-presidents, Balwan Singh as general secretary while Rakesh Chauhan, Vijay Mahajan and Suraj Parkash as secretaries. A few more members have been elected to the new unit. |
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MLA inaugurates 3 link roads in Akhnoor Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: National Conference MLA from Akhnoor Mr Govind Ram thrown opened three recently constructed link roads in his constituency. As per a release, these roads are—Link road Jourian Ward No. 1,2 & 3; link road from main road Poonch to Mohalla Masjid Gandarwan and link road from Mera Mandrian to village Barola. These roads have been constructed at the cost of Rs 14 lakhs and the funds for this purpose have been provided by Mr Sharma out of his constituency development fund. With the opening of these roads, the long pending demands of about 5000 villagers have been met. The residents who met Mr Sharma disclosed that several villages and hamlets were facing scarcity of drinking water and long power cuts. Mr Sharma heard them patiently and assured that their problems will be taken up with the concerned ministers. he also advised the people to take up their small problems with concerned Panches and Sarpanches elected by them in their respective areas. |
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Harbans Singh visits Shastri Nagar area Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Minister of Labour, Employment, Youth Services and Sports, Mr Harbans Singh today visited some areas of Shastri Nagar and heard grievances of local people. According to a press release, Minister also addressed a public meeting in which he was was accorded rousing reception. Residents demanded coverage of nallah flowing in the locality as Sewerage and Drainage Department is failed to clear filth from the nallah resulting into stinking smell. Residents also drew attention of the Minister towards the acute shortage of drinking water. It was informed to the Minister that PHE Department has been supplying water just for 15 minutes per day. They demanded that there was a need to construct additional tube well in the area. Maintenance of two parks in the locality through the Gardens and Parks Department also demanded as these parks are in worst conditions. Erection of damaged barriers near Shastri Nagar, sanctioning of High Government School as not even a primary school is existing in the locality. Residents also demanded construction of sub-power station in the locality as there is frequent load shedding in the locality. Mr Shakti Gupta, Dr Gurcharan, Banarsi Dass, Seva Ram, M L Hashia, Jeet Raj Chouhan, Suraj Sharma, Surinder Chaudhary and Ajaz Kazami are the prominent persons of the locality who addressed the gathering. The Minister promised to take up the matter with the concerned authorities. |
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Kalka Colony residents flay JDA authorities Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: Residents of Kalka Colony alleged that demolishing squad of Jammu Development Authority (JDA) visited their colony and demolished a tailor shop which was being run by a handicapped persons. The handicapped persons running the shop since a decade. According to a press release, the JDA squad not only demolished the shop but also destroyed the sewing machine and other articles and manhandled the handicapped person. This undemocratic and unconstitutional act of JDA Department has given a shock wave to the people of Bahu Fort area. It is pertinent to mention here that Gorkha Nagar colony was established in sixties with 3 marlas land per family and with the increase of families, the people extended their accommodations on land which is presently called as Kalka Colony. The people belonging to different parts of the country were removed by the Government from B C Road, Mahesh Pura and other localities due to construction of overhead bridge and re-established at Kalka Colony, Gorkha Nagar. Now with the completion of second Tawi Bridge, the JDA authority has started harassment of the poor and downtrodden inhabitants of Kalka Colony for the reasons well known to the authority. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: A medical camp was organised by the Army at Kotli village in Rajouri district. According to a press release, a two day medical camp was organised by the Army for the people of Rajouri district near Kotli as a measure to provide help to the civil population. The response was overwhelming from the public. The old, the young, ladies, children of all age groups and about 455 patients with minor ailments took treatment from the army doctors. All those having chronic problems and required specialised treatment were referred to District Hospital Rajouri. Medicines were distributed free of cost. Locals from Kotli, Jhalas, Jandidhara, Chakli, Bangla and adjoining villages availed the facilities of the camp. |
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Painting contest for SOS children organised Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: A drawing and painting competition was organised by International Committee for Development of Regional Co-operation for the children of the SOS Children’s village here today. According to a release, the event was sponsored by the Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd Jammu. Mr Ashutosh Sharma, secretary general of the ICDRC disclosed that the aim of holding this contest was to enhance the performance of the children and to provide them with some entertainment. He thanked Mr Parshant Sharma and Mr Rakesh Vohra of the Hindustan Coca Cola,Beverages Pvt Ltd for sponsoring the event. Dr Harbhajan Singh president ICDRC complimented the Director of the village for running the home in a complete family atmosphere. The award for the first winner of the contest was given by Dr Harbhajan Singh to Gaurav Kumar, second was bagged by Sahil Anand while third went into favour of Ms Roma Mahajan. |
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Impressive show of songs, dances presented Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: " Dogri Pop Dhamaka" , a programme of songs and dances by young and budding artists enthralled the jam-packed audience in the Abhinav Theatre here this evening. The 3-hour cultural programme was organised by the Shakti Shalli Creations to explore new talent among the youth. In the contest, in the male singer category, Mr Naresh was declared best, while Miss Sarita Jalal was adjudged best female singer. In the performance of dances, the winners were Miss Natasha and Mr Vipin Verma who presented dance items on Dogri pop songs. There was modelling show as well in which about two dozen young girls and boys took part in different dress costumes of various designs. The selection of Sone Kudi (best girls) was made and Miss Sunita secured the top ranking while Miss Sarita and Miss Arti were runners up. While in the make category, the top slot of Sona Munda ( best boy) went to Mr Rakesh Trisal with with Manav and Mr Zabeer as runners up. Those adjudged best were given cash prizes. The panel of judges comprised of Mr Shiv Dutt Sharma, Mr Sanjay Nagpal, Mr Vishali Sharma and Ms Meena Dubey which make assessment of the performance of the artists participating in the programme. Among the young artists who took part in this singing and dances performances included: Pooja Neelu Sharma, Amrita, Sarita Jalal, Chanakya Sharma, Naresh, Rohit Sawhny, Anurag Bali, Daljeet Singh. Dance item by Micheal was liked by those present. A small girl impressed with her dance to the tune of a Dogri song. The programme commenced with lighting of a lamp by a 5-year girl Miss Chandigarh Esha Rawat. Miss Rajni Sharma conducted this Dogri cultural programme well. Dr Shakti Dhar Sharma of the Shakti Shalli Creation, while speaking on the occasion, said the objective of the programme was promotion of Dogri language and also tap the latent talent in this part of the country. |
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LEDEG proposes project of solar highting in Leh From Tashi Morup Leh, June 24: The Sun a forever energy reserve will take over the conventional Diesel and other fuels in everyday use in Durbuk Block of Leh District in the coming years. Ladakh Ecological Development Group (LEDeG) proposed a seven-crore project to have Solar lighting, heating and other technologies using Sunlight and heat in this area is in the pipeline. This was stated by Sonam Dawa, Executive Director, LEDeG today in a show organised to celebrate June 21 (longest day) as the Solar Day for the first time in Leh town. About 80 school children marched through the market with placards advocating use of environment friendly solar energy. Children also staged satirical plays on the use of polluting generators before every shop in the wake of poor power supply in Leh. Later in the trip to LEDeG's Solar Centre at Rebuk foothill of Shanti Stupa children keenly saw and understood the different solar technologies. Heat trapping Trombe walls, Community Solar Cooker, Green House, Solar water heater and even Solar toilet are some of the features of this multipurpose Solar Centre. And soon LEDeG is coming out with a Solar Shop where these active and passive solar technologies will be available on subsidised rates sponsored by Government of India. LEDeG also has a plan to have a Building Centre at the proposed Nimaling Satellite Township site at Choglamsar. For this building, meant to disseminate information and service for cost-effective ram-earth (Gyapak) Solar buildings, Hill Council has already allotted 26-kanal land. And a grant of 15 lac rupees have been sanctioned by Government of India's HUDCO for this purpose. However, another project to equip about 20 households in Housing Colony to be accomplished in collaboration with a French NGO GERES awaits Hill Council's approval. But the most important seven-crore Durbuk project is likely to get complete sanction by February next year when the work on it would begin. And under this project LEDeG would assist the natives to open tourist huts and other solar facilities in the Pangong area, said P Namgyal, Director, LEDeG. Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development too has kept solar energy as a major option for power supply. In Nyoma block a 40-kilowatt Solar Power Station is already on electrifying about 370 households. According to Lobzang Tsering a member of TATA BP Solar India Limited, Ladakh with its 300 sunny days has the power potential of 4.5 watt per square meter. But so far the utilisation is relatively almost nil, he added. And Sun is the best renewable source of energy. LEDeG has the records of data including daily average global Solar energy values for each month at Leh, Sunshine duration values for Leh, Kargil and Sumoor (Nubra) and estimated values for the global Solar energy at Kargil and Sumoor. The annual average global solar energy on a horizontal plane for Leh is estimated at 5530 Whr per square meter per day and at a 35-degree south facing tilt the annual average is 6360 Whr per square meter per day. These data confirm that Leh has an excellent solar resource. Sites are typically related as 'good' solar sites when they have an annual average of at least 5000 Whr per square meter per day solar energy available on a horizontal plane. The average annual values for Kargil and Nubra are estimated at 5580 Whr per square meter per day and 5490 Whr per square meter per day respectively. These values are nearly identical to the solar energy available at Leh which suggests that the regional variation in solar energy are relatively small. However, the primary difference in the availability of solar energy for various towns in Ladakh is due to mountain shading rather than regional variations in the solar resource. |
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Excelsior Correspondent DODA, June 24: The Bahujan Samaj Party elected office bearers for Doda district in which all the delegates participated. As per a release the elections were held in presence of Sheikh Abdul Rehman, MLA Bhaderwah. State general secretary Advocate Roop Lal were also present. While addressing delegates Sheikh Abdul Rehman directed the party rank and file to gear up activities in the district and fight for genuine grievances of the people to build a mass movement. BSP general secretary asked the workers and delegates to agitate for the cause of scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, OBCs and other weaker sections of the society. Newly elected district president Mr Dhuni Chand appealed all the participants to work unitedly for strengthening the Bahujan Samaj Party to fulfil the dreams of framer of Indian Constitution Dr B R Ambedkar. Besides Mr Dhuni Chand, district president, other office bearers elected on the occasion included Messrs Abdul Gaffar Sheikh of Banihal, Hans Raj Bhagat ZEO (Retired) and Javed Zargar were elected as vice presidents, Abdul Rehman Wani, Babu Ram Suman and Gian Chand Bhagat as general secretary, Master Jagat Ram as treasurer, Khwaja Nabi Baksh and Yodh Ram Ravidassia as secretaries. Mr Prem Nath Bhagat, Sarpanch Paryhote was elected as chief organisor for the district. Twenty one member working committee was also constituted. All the 25 Sarpanches were nominated as associate members of working committee. The state BSP chief also nominated four persons from Doda district as members of State executive. They are Messrs Puran Chand Bhagat, Hari Krishan Tikoo, Capt Dewan Chand Barwala and Ch Yousaf of Ramban. |
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Tariq asks people to strength hands of Dr Abdullah Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, June 24: Former Minister and senior National Conference (NC) leader, Mr M S Tariq today asked the people to strengthen the Party and its leader Dr Farooq Abdullah. Addressing a public rally Manjakote today he highlighted the various developmental works which were completed recently by the present Government. He said PHE schemes like WWS Surkha, WSS Dheri-Dhara, WSS, Jamola which were taken up under ARWSP for an amount of Rs 68 lakh have been completed. He said besides many developmental works have been completed by the PDD Department for electrifying the leftout hamlets in the area. Mr Tariq who was accompanied by Party functionaries hailed the PHE and PDD departments. Later he addressed a public meeting at Darian of Doong Block. He threw light on the sacrifices made by the Party in general and Sheikh family in particular for the people of the state. He cautioned the people against the opportunist and secessionist elements who are bent upon disturbing peace in J&K. Earlier Mr Tariq distributed the sewing machines among the widows and women belonging to down trodden communities at a function organised by Social Welfare Department at Manjakote. The speakers on the occasion while expressing their full faith in the leadership of Mr Tariq said the area has progressed leaps and bounds due to his efforts. |
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2,056 more pilgrims
registered Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: With the mounting pressure from the various Hindu organisations the Government will likely extend the date of advance registration ending tomorrow. According to sources the Hindu organisations have exerted their pressure both on Union and State Governments demanding the extension of registration date onwards June 25 and in view of the present rush the Government also seems is left with no alternative except to concede the demand. The sources said the Hindu bodies have sought the intervention of Union Government asking it to get the registration dates extended so that all the people reaching here after June 25 get registered without any problem. Meanwhile, a record number of 2,056 pilgrims were registered on the penultimate day of the advance registration on different country at TRC here today. This is the highest number of pilgrims registered on a single day during the last 15 days of advance registration which started on June 10. According to Deputy Director Tourism, Mr Manhas who is also incharge Registration Officer, with this the total number of pilgrims registered at Jammu till this evening has reached 20,553. This is 1,497 less than the allotted quota of 22,050 pilgrims to be registered at Jammu. Knowing that only two days are left for advance enrollment hundreds of people from early in the morning were seen queuing in front of the TRC waiting for the counters to open for the enrollment. This was again a hectic day for the officials deputed at Registration counters today. Though the Tourism Department closed the counters at 6-45 pm, 45 minutes more then the schedule timing , yet scores of pilgrims had to leave in utter disgust without enrollment. However, they were assured that they will be registered on priority basis tomorrow by the officials. Meanwhile , the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Mr Anil Goswami has convened a meeting of the different NGOs and religious organisations associated with Amarnath Yatra to ascertain their views on advance registration and other arrangements. This was disclosed by Dr Ramakant, president Baba Amarnath Yatri Niyas. He said a meeting of different Hindu organisations and NGOs was also held this evening in which the Government was urged to enhance the date of advance registration. He however, did not elaborate the decision taken in today’s meeting saying we will let you know tomorrow after holding the meeting with Divisional Commissioner. He said the Hindu organisations are firm in their stand and they will not budge from the demand of extending the registration dates. He said the yatris from different parts of the country reaching Jammu should be allowed to have the darshan of the holy Cave. He warned that we will not tolerate if yatris are deprived of their religious right. Dr Ramakant said besides the Baba Amarnath Yatri Niyas the meeting was attended by Amar Kshtriya Rajput Sabha, Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Kshtriya Rajput Sabha and various other organisations and NGOs. |
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