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Cong behind Tehlka.com episode : BJP MLA Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, March 25: Bharatiya Janata Party legislators today alleged that tehlka.com drama was a staged managed show by Congress in its attempt....more Justice
Bhat releases Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The fresh edition of "Waves" a book of poetry written by renowned Kashmiri poet Arjan Dev Majboor and translated....more Naturence
Company Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The Naturence Cosmetics Research Lab Private Limited today launched yet another range.....more Sanskriti Manch observes Shahidi Divas in Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: In connection with Shahidi Divas, Sanskriti Manch Jammu organised a programme at Dogri Sanstha, Karan Nagar to pay.......more Jawahar
Institute Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports, Batote, in collaboration with the SOS Children Village......more |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: A meeting of leading cadres of trade unions affiliated to All India Trade Union Congress was held today to review the State Government........more 325th
marriage solemnized Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: While it was a joyous day for poor Miss Veena of border village Blah in R S Pura tehsil when her marriage was solemnized.......more Rajput
Sabha vows to fight Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Annual General Council meeting of Shri Amar Kashatriya Rajput Sabha was held today wherein the community resolved to further......more Congress delegation visits Belicharana migrants’ camp Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: A delegation of Pradesh Congress Committee consisting Messrs Mangat Ram Sharma, ex-MP, Ashok Sharma, MLA, Shivdev Singh, ex-MLA and Ch. Gharu Ram today visited migrant camp of Poonch-Rajouri migrants at Belicharana to asses and study the problems being faced by them.....more |
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Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, March 25: Bharatiya Janata Party legislators today alleged that tehlka.com drama was a staged managed show by Congress in its attempt to dismiss the NDA government at the Centre. Addressing a huge rally at Maheshpura here today Mr Hans Raj Dogra (MLA) Jammu West and acting president of the state unit BJP alleged that Congress tried to distort the image of ruling Government by staging a drama of tehlka.com. It was totally false and motivated propaganda and nothing else. The Congress tried its best but has failed to destablise Vajpayee Government with the help of spying agencies. He termed this episode as drama as being played after the script was written and the artists were paid to play the drama. He said the NDA Government has already ordered an inquiry into the case and the opposition should wait for the result. Recounting several scams which occurred during Congress regime, the BJP leader said that this drama of dot com will surely expose the Congress. He appealed the people not to believe in the false propaganda unleashed by Congress and try to understand their gameplan. A rally was also taken out by the BJP activists from West Mandal under the supervision of Dr Mohan Lal Gupta. It was flagged off by Mr Anil Gupta. The rally passed through Bakshinagar, Talab Tillo, Borhi, Patta, Shakti Nagar, Rehari, Subash Nagar, Janipur, New Plot, Old Rehari, Shakuntala Chwok and finally culminated at Dogra Chowk. Prominent among those who participated in rally included—Satya Pal Grover, city president, Upender Bhati, B P Sethi, Din Mohammed, Din Mohd Cheetah, Master Sohan Lal, B L Bharti and others. |
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Justice Bhat releases fresh edition of Majboor’s "Waves" Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The fresh edition of "Waves" a book of poetry written by renowned Kashmiri poet Arjan Dev Majboor and translated by Prof. Arvind Gigoo was released at a function organised by Samaj Sudhar Samiti Trust at Durga Nagar near here today. The function was held in connection with celebration of Navreh Festival (the new year), beginning from tomorrow. The book was released by Justice (retd) J N Bhat, president, Samaj Sudhar Samiti Trust in presence of galaxy of Kashmiri intellectuals and poets. Those who graced the occasion include Messrs A N Vaishnavi, president All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), T N Khosa president Kashmiri Pandit Sabha, Dr K L Choudhary, chairman Political Affairs Panun Kashmir, G R Hasrat Gadha, general secretary, Fankar Cultural Association, Dr Agni Shekhar, president Panun Kashmir, Dr R L Bhat, R K Raina, K K Raina, trustee general secretary, Pir Panchal, Ramesh Hangloo, president Pir Panchal, Ms Shama Ji,a social worker besides a large number of intellectuals and poets. Two papers on the book were read by Dr K L Choudhary and Prof A N Dhar. In their critical analysis both the paper readers appreciated the book. Dr Choudhary who read a poem in acclamation of the poet said Majboor is a master craftsman while Prof Dhar said the reviews on his book bear testimony to the poet’s intellect. He said the poet has expressed his views in a befitting way. He said Waves stand as an innovate model which reflects poet’s aspirations for return of peace to the Valley. He also highly appreciated Prof. Gigoo who has translated the book in English. In his presidential address Justice (retd) J N Bhat said poetry is God’s gift and a poet’s life is a public property. He also paid rich tributes to the poet for his concern shown over the ongoing turmoil in the Valley. In his address Mr A N Vaishnavi said that concrete steps are to be taken to save the Kashmir now where the situation is turning from bad to worse daily. Mr T N Khosa in his speech appreciated the poet and the concern shown by him regarding worsening situation in Kashmir. He announced that a library has been set up at Kashmiri Pandit Sabha where the books written by all the Kashmiri writers will be preserved. This library will become a heritage centre of the community in future, he added. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Majboor said no revolution can take place any where till intellectuals will not awake. He said the poetry written in exile reflects the aspirations and pain of the community. Mr Majboor said the National Book Trust of India (NBTI) has recognised the poetry of migration period (poetry in exile). He said the new books will also come up highlighting the plight of the community. The vote of thanks was presented by Mr T N Bhat Trustee while the welcome address was read by Mr T N Peshin. Mr Manoj Jad was the stage secretary. Earlier in the first session a poetic samelan was held which was presided over by Mr G R Hasrat Gadha. Speaking on the occasion he stressed on preserving the ancient Kashmiri heritage and urged the community members to open a museum here to preserve the antiques. Mr Gadha said the Kashmiri people (both Hindus and Muslims) have been fighting a cultural war for last 700 years and the present turmoil is also one phase of the same. He disagreed with the views that Badshah’s time was a glorious period in Kashmir saying the people of the Valley have suffered most during his time. He however, appreciated the displaced community for making a tremendous contribution towards the revival of Kashmiri culture during last 12 years of turmoil. The poets who read their poems on the occasion include Messrs Kashi Nath Bhagwan, renowned Mystic poetess Bimla Raina, Mohan Lal Aash, Narayan Koul Yarbash, Roshan Lal Razdan, P L Sudeshi, Badri Nath Abilash, Brij Nath Hali, Sham Behari, Jawahar Lal Saroor, Prem Nath, Moti Lal Masroof, Jagar Nath Sagar, Makhan Lal Mangal and Manoj Jad. |
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Naturence Company launches its product in Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The Naturence Cosmetics Research Lab Private Limited today launched yet another range of its product today at Jammu. Famous international cricketer, Mr Manoj Prabakhar, who is Managing Director of the Company inaugurated new products. The company also organised a seminar today in which Mr Parbhakar personally met all the beauticians and awarded certificate to them. Prominent cosmetologist, Beauty Therphist, Mrs Pammi Kapoor and Make-up artist and hair designer, Miss Seema also attended the programme and imparted training to the participants. All the beauticians of Jammu region attended the seminar. Those who attended the seminar included Mr Satish Kour (ASM), Virji Raina (ASE), Miss Ritu Sharma (S.O) and others. Beauty loving women appreciated the new concept and demanded for such type of workshop in the near future. Mr Shakher Chander Satti president of Federation of Jammu Traders Association (Jammu North) presided over the function. The new products launched by the Naturence are based on essential oils, extracted from live plants with thereputical properties which work holistic on mind, body and external emotion. |
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Sanskriti Manch observes Shahidi Divas in Jammu Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: In connection with Shahidi Divas, Sanskriti Manch Jammu organised a programme at Dogri Sanstha, Karan Nagar to pay homage to the great martyrs of the country. Padamshree Prof Ramnath Shastri presided over the programme while Mr Pritpal Singh Betab and Ramesh Mehta were the special invitees. Besides members of the Manch, people from spheres of life were present on the occasion. Mr Tilak Raj Shastri, read his paper on the ‘ Relevance of thoughts of Shahid Bhagat Singh even after fifty years of independence.’ Prof Shastri in his presidential address said that there was tremendous economic pressure on Indian life. It is unfortunate that Indian people hesitat to face the truth. Even some parents will perhaps never like that their son read the book of great hero Shahid Bhagat Singh, out of their fears. The thoughts of Shahid Bhagat Singh was not flow into the mind of our youth which is tragedy. The youth should understand the deep sense of patriotism among great heroes like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru an Sukhdev. Congress regime also tried to suppress the thoughts of these great heroes. Mr Pritpal Singh Betab and Ramesh Mehta also spoke on the occasion. In the second session of the programme a bi-lingual ‘Kavi Goshthi’ was organised. Those who participated included—Mr Betab, Mr Mehta, Amin Banihali, H S Rehbar, Vijay Bhardwaj, Dev Singh and Mrs Nirmal Vikram and Ms Samita Mishra. A poet-poster exhibition was also organised on the occasion. |
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Jawahar Institute organises adventure programme Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports, Batote, in collaboration with the SOS Children Village, Gol Gujral Jammu has organised unique adventure training programme for the children of the village as well as children of neighboring area and schools from March 23 to 26, in the SOS Village. As per a release Wing Commander S S Puri, a Defence Services Officer heading the Institute disclosed after organising unique cultural heritage camp at Nagrota in which 75 teachers from all over the country participated, the institute has longed for focus attention on local children. In the proposed camp the children would be exposed to different Adventure sports like climbing, trekking, river crossing, besides Yoga and other conventional physical exercises. Knowledge would be imparted in flora and fauna of the State, first aid and environment. To motivate the children to excel in different phase of training, besides course certificates to all participants, running trophies and individual prizes will also be awarded to the position holders. This special course has been inaugurated by Mr K K Man, Director SOS Village Jammu under whose initiative special adventure is being organised by Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports as the Alpinists. Wing Commander S S Puri, further revealed that couple of other schools like KV Nagrota and Shastri School have also approached the Institute to organise Adventure and Environment camps for their children also. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: A meeting of leading cadres of trade unions affiliated to All India Trade Union Congress was held today to review the State Government’s policy towards public sector and rejected its proposed reforms. As per a release it was observed that public sector establishments were facing worst times and process of its closure has already started, that too at a time when the State Government claims that financial management has improved and credibility of the system has been restored. The meeting noted with extreme regret that Government took no interest to revive the financial health of Public Sector Undertakings in the past but allowed it to deteriorate. It also continued step-motherly treatment to PSUs, agitating the workers and executives alike. The meeting extended full support to agitating workers of PSUs and resolved to observe April 16 as ‘Protest Day’ against the retrograde economic policies of State and Central Governments. In a resolution adopted at the meeting total reversal of State Government’s policy to liquidate public sector in the name of economic liberalization was demanded. Through other resolutions, the meeting demanded constitution of a high power committee headed by Finance Minister with senior Government officers, representatives of the employees and PSU executives including experts to study economic viability of each unit of PSUs, taking effective steps to replace obsolete and non-viable industrial plants and indigenous machinery instead, to ensure techno economic feasibility of PSUs, providing required working capital, adequate raw material and absorbing surplus working force in Government establishments to shed extra fat. Other resolutions mentioned that willing PSU employees be extended option of running units on co-operative basis and that the Government should release COLA and other benefits, which stand stopped from January 1999, two instalments of Pay Commission and COLA arrears from January 1998, gratuity and other arrears to retired employees with interest from day of retirement, willing employees be extended VRS scheme at par with Centre and employees pension scheme be enforced in Public Sector Undertakings also. |
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325th marriage
solemnized Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: While it was a joyous day for poor Miss Veena of border village Blah in R S Pura tehsil when her marriage was solemnized, the SAHYOG India, a voluntary social organisation added yet another feather in its cap as it was 325th marriage being performed by it. The ambience was near perfect for marriage and people in large numbers from neighbourhood converged at the ramshackled house of 20 years old Veena to bless on her wedding, which was an end to protracted struggle for her. An element of gratitude was clearly visible in the eyes of Veena for SAHYOG, which solemnized her marriage when she, attired in a bridal attire, took customary ‘Sat Phere’ with her husband. Otherwise she had lost all hopes of encountering the bright future. Hapless Veena was virtually left to fend for herself when her father Des Raj fell ill some years back leaving whole family in starving circumstances. With tears rolling from his eyes her grand father 103 years old Chuni Lal heaved a sigh of relief when he saw his grand daughter in bridal dress. While blessing the couple, Mrs and Mr R S Chib, former Health Minister expressed their inner feelings and sympathies for Veena and wished her a prosperous wedded life. Both presented wedding suits and other gifts to Veena. Mr Chib lauded the tireless efforts of the social organisation SAHYOG India for undertaking such a noble task of wiping out tears of orphans, poor and handicapped. Mr Chib stressed the need for making the society more aware of the pains and agonies of poor masses living along border areas and remote corners of the State. Mrs Chib also stressed on the women folk to come forward and revolutionize the society. S Jaswant Singh and Mr D D Khajuria, advisors SAHYOG also presented wedding gifts and blessed the couple. Messrs Kuldip Singh "Guddu", Darshan Gupta, Prof Gurnam Singh, Capt Dev Raj, Ch Rattan Singh, S Satnam Singh, Jasbir Singh Lucky Sarpanch and Ashok Bakaya also blessed the couple. Those who despatched their blessing to the couple included Gurudev Sadhanand Ji Maharaj from Siliguri, Miss Nirmala Deshpandey, chairperson ABRS, Mrs and Mr Gurbachan Jagat, DG BSF, B A Nengroo, Minister for Food and Supplies, Ajay Sadhotra, Minister for Rural Development, Parvez Dewan, Commissioner-cum-Secretary Tourism and S P Verma, national secretary of ABRS. Dr Ashwani Jojra, founder SAHYOG India thanked all the dignitaries for making the ceremony a grand success and for blessing the poor daughter, who could never have thought of such a treat in the materialistic world. He announced to organise more such functions in the near future to share the pains of hapless widows to organise marriage of their daughters. |
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Rajput Sabha vows to fight social evils in community Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Annual General Council meeting of Shri Amar Kashatriya Rajput Sabha was held today wherein the community resolved to further strengthen ‘Shakhas’ of the Sabha and fight social evils prevailing in the society. On the occasion, a fervent appeal was made to the community members to solmenize the marriages during day to avoid un-necessary expenditures on lighting arrangements. It was further urged to restrict the number of baratis. Delegates from different parts of the State, alleged discrimination with the community members in various fields of services and demanded that Sabha should come forward with its support to the alleged victims of Government apathy. They also suggested various measures to strengthen the Sabha as well as community in the State. The Sabha honoured some members of the community who have excelled in various fields of activities. Power Minister Mr Surjit Singh Slathia, who was chief guest on the occasion, presented mementos to the these persons including young cricketer Surinder Singh Bhogal. While addressing the delegates and Sabha members, Mr Slathia exhorted community members to remain united and strengthen the Rajput Sabha so that no Government can ignore them. He lamented that despite having adequate representation of Rajputs in the State Government, the community members do not even highlight their grievances. Earlier, president of Rajput Sabha, Lt Col (Rtd) K S Jamwal, speaking on the occasion, highlighted various activities of the Sabha in upliftment of the community. He sought co-operation of the community members in achieving the revolutionary goals for which Sabha has taken initiatives. Member of State Legislative Council Major General (Rtd) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal appealed the community members to shun the prevailing social evils like dowry and stressed on providing good education to the children. Ex MLC and president of Dogra Sadar Sabha Mr Gulchain Singh Charak announced that the entire community was behind Rajput Sabha and appealed the Sabha office bearers to go ahead with its programmes. Session Judge (Rtd) Mr Pavitre Singh Slathia, in his address, threw light on the Education Trust of the Sabha which is engaged in providing financial assistance to students of the community, who face difficulties in attaining higher education due to weak financial position. Senior Superintendent of Police (Rtd) Mr Dayal Singh Slathia, while speaking, expressed his deep concern over some recent incidents of kidnapping of the community girls. Referring to Meenakshi kidnapping case, the retired SSP severely criticised the role of police in entire episode and alleged that some bureaucrats misled the administration. He also lamented that the community did not stand united on the issue and the Sabha members had to face great difficulties on its call for Jammu bandh. Others who spoke on the occasion included Thakur Khajoor Singh, Mohinder Singh, Hazi Khursheed Ahmed, Master Rattan, Thakur Puran Singh, Mrs Kamla Rajput, Mohan Singh and Dewan Singh Langeh. The community members, honoured on the occasion, were Mrs Vijay Kotwal (IAS), Pawan Kotwal (Administrator Jammu Municipality), DSP Pritam Singh, Inspector Shamsher Singh Parihar, Sub Inspector Daljeet Singh Jamwal, Inspector Sukhdev Singh, Jagpal Singh, M S Manhas, Tara Chand, Varun Dev Singh, Gagan Singh Jamwal, Anil Dev Singh Katoch, Shishu Paul Singh, Lakhveer Singh, Shiv Ratan Singh, Sameshwar Singh, Deepak Pathania and M S Jamwal. |
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Congress delegation visits Belicharana migrants’ camp Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: A delegation of Pradesh Congress Committee consisting Messrs Mangat Ram Sharma, ex-MP, Ashok Sharma, MLA, Shivdev Singh, ex-MLA and Ch. Gharu Ram today visited migrant camp of Poonch-Rajouri migrants at Belicharana to asses and study the problems being faced by them. According to a press release, the four members PCC delegation studied on spot the living conditions and other problems beings faced by the people who were forced to leave their homes and hearths due to militancy. Migrants told the visiting Congress leaders that 100 security pickets have been lifted after installation of the NC Government in State and BJP Government in Centre. It was all due to the non-serious attitude of these governments that militants resorted to killing innocent people. Migrants further informed the visiting Congress leaders that infiltration increased after cease-fire resulting into large scale killings. Migrants said that they were sufferers of the Salian, Kotdhara, Sawari, Baljarlian, Phagla-Pata, Kotchadwal, Prankote, Narkote, Gamir Muglian, Surankote, Mendher and other massacres. While addressing the migrants, Mr Mangat Ram Sharma expressed concern over the plight of the migrants and requested the State Government to formulate a comprehensive policy for the rehabilitation of these people. Mr Ashok Sharma, Shiv Dev Singh, Ch. Gharu Ram, Shamsher Singh, Nazir Ahmed, Jameet Singh and other also spoke on the occasion. |
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Ikk Ladai Hor By Ravinder Kaul Duggar Manch is a theatre group with a mission. The group has performed its street plays in more than 500 villages in Jammu region of J&K State in order to create an awakening among the masses about social evils and the hapless condition of the masses. All the plays of the group are invariably based on some important issue relating to the people of this vast nation in general and the populace of the Dogra land in particular. Ikk Ladai Hor, presented by the group in the ongoing Natyotsav, being jointly organised by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi and the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages at the Abhinav Theatre, represented an extension of the philosophy of Duggar Manch. Committed theatre, whatever purists may say about it, has come to stay in India. The aesthetics take a back seat in this kind of theatre and content becomes the all important ingredient. The play is a critique of the developments that have taken place in post independence India. Through two elderly characters, an attempt has been made to depict the rot that has set in our social and political scenario. The two freedom fighters hold a mirror to our society as it has developed in our times. In a style that can best be described as docu-drama, the play highlights the evils facing our society. It begins with a traditional Vandana. However, the Vandana this time has nothing to do with the Almighty. It, instead, highlights the role and importance of power, black money and corruption. The play moves in this manner to expose the politics behind highlighting western festivals and occasions like the Valentine’s Day at the cost of our own festivals.It also questions the western values that our urban population appears to have adopted at the cost of our own traditional values. The play, in a tongue in cheek style, questions the very foundation on which the building of our body politic has been built. The wide gap between hopes and aspirations of the people who fought for our independence and the machinations of the ‘leaders’ who took over the reigns of our country after independence forms the general storyline of this gripping play. The theme of the play can best be expressed in the words of Faiz Ahmed ‘Faiz’ : Yeh daagh daagh ujaala, yeh shab guzeeda sahar, Woh intezaar tha jiska yeh woh sehar to nahin Yeh woh sehar to nahin jiski aarzoo lekar Chale the yaar ki mil jaayegi kahin na kahin All the artistes in the play gave a good account of themselves. Subhash Singh Jamwal and Bhupinder Sigh Jamwal are two actors of Jammu stage who are closest to the definition of performers as envisaged by Bharatmuni in his Natyashastra. Actors, singers and dancers, all rolled into one. In their respective roles as Rohlu and Gohlu, the two actors kept the audience spell bound. All other artistes also gave a good account of themselves. Music was the main highlight of the play. Meaningful lyrics and soul stirring music enhanced the appeal of the play. Lighting for the play was appropriate and costumes symbolic. The director of the play, Bhupinder Singh Jamwal is a promising talent who has a special interest in music. His directorial debut is a welcome sign for the theatre lovers of this region. Mohan Singh, with this play, has made another addition to his vast repertoire of plays with socially relevant themes. Asmita, Delhi will present Mahesh Dattani’s play Final Solutions in Hindi in Natyotsav tomorrow. Arvind Gaur directs. |
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Pilgrimage to
Purmandal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: President of Dogra Sadar Sabha and chairman of Purmandal Utterbehni Shrines Development Committee, Purmandal, Mr Gulchain Singh Charak today criticised the State Government for its failure to make proper arrangements during the three-day Mela at Purmandal. Addressing media-persons here today, Mr Charak expressed anguish over the failure of State Government to make necessary and adequate arrangements at Purmandal on the occasion of three-day Mela. Pointing towards the participation of people from all religions in the Mela he said the Mela has been spreading message of communal harmony and brotherhood at the time when whole country is reeling under the communal tension due to the burning to holy Quran but the State Government has failed to make proper arrangements for the Mela. He alleged that no special arrangements were made by the Government for the smooth pilgrimage and said that the approachable road has not been widened to prevent accidents despite repeated recommendations to Government. "Not even a single stall was installed by the nodal agency to sell products and to make people aware of the culture of the State", chairman of the Purmandal Utter Behni Shrines Development Committee, Purmandal said, adding proper cleanliness work of the Gupt Ganga has not been initiated so far by the said agency. He stressed upon the proper planning before the Mela. He accused the State Government of neglecting the historical places and demanded widening of road from Purmandal Morh to Purmandal, repair of all the cause-ways on the road, construction of a bridge on Devika at Mandal to make this an all weather road, necessary steps to provide all the facilities for the pilgrims, special activities on the pattern of Suraj Kund during the period of Mela and installation of boards at Railway Station, Bus Stand and other places with brief history of the historical places particularly Purmandal and their distance on it so that people can become aware of these places. He expressed his gratitude to Governor of the State for sanctioning Rs 25 lakh for the construction of Shouchalaya and Serai in Purmandal and informed that the work has been started on these projects. He also thanked the people of the region for extending cooperation in making Chhari Yatra programme a grand success by giving rousing reception. He extended special thanks to Sikh and Muslim brethern who not only joined the procession but arranged the befitting reception at Khara Madana. He informed that Mela will conclude tomorrow on the occasion of first Navratra. |
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State Youth Cong demands dismissal of NDA,NC Govts Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: State Youth Congress has demanded immediate dismissal of BJP lead NDA Government at the Centre and National Conference Government in the Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference here today, Mr Yogesh Sawhney-Youth Congress president for J&K alleged that Tehelka.Com has totally exposed the NDA Government and the Indian Defence system. The situation in the J&K has become volatile and the NC Government has totally failed to contain militancy and provide security to the people of the State. After cease-fire announcement by the Prime Minister, the terrorists have intensified their activities in the region. Not even a single day passes without the militants striking at vital and soft targets. The Government should have concentrated more on the need to mitigate hardships of the people as well as the meeting militants’ threat squarely. But the State Government has closed its eyes and has allowed the situation to deteriorate day by day. The Youth Congress chief further disclosed that Party activists would stage a massive protest demonstration outside Raj Bhavan at Jammu on March 28 with the demand of dismissal of NDA Government. A memorandum will also be presented to the Governor for further handing it over to President of India. It is very unfortunate that BJP had to go to the public and hold rallies throughout the country to justify and maintain its image after total exposure of its misdeeds by journalists of tehelka.com. Rallies are also being held in Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur and other parts of the State. Moreover, a massive rally was held at Delhi. Senior Congress leader Rajesh Bittu said that cease-fire is being extended by Centre on the directions of NC Government. A large number of people are being killed and ultras are targetting defence installations. It should be stopped immediately and the State Government be dismissed immediately for the larger interest of the nation. |
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Shirya Bhat Missionary Hospital inaugurated Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The first phase of Shirya Bhatt Missionary Hospital was inaugurated at a simple but impressive function held at Durga Nagar near here today by Dr K L Choudhary an eminent Physician of the state. Speaking on the occasion, he said the Shriya Bhatt Missionary Hospital is a part of the larger vision of Panun Kashmir to create a heritage centre in exile by Kashmiri Pandits. He said from the nucleus of this SBMH the mission has to create a well developed hospital with free treatment for patients. He emphasized on the need for this medical aid centre especially for the community who is suffering in sub human conditions in camps and non camps without any proper medical care. Taking a dig at the State Government for its total apathy and neglect towards the exiled community, he said, that no worthwhile medical care has been provided by the Government for 3.5 lakh refugees who were driven from their homeland. He said the patients have to run from pillar to post for expert medical advise for investigations and for treatment to solve their problems. Dr Choudhary said to provide a succor to exiled community which is not in a position to bear the cost of treatment this multi speciality hospital is being raised to fill up the vacuum in medicare. He invoked the missionary spirit in doctors, civil servants, social activists and intellectuals to come forward and donate physically morally and financially for this humanitarian project. He said that initially the medical camps will be organised for the detection of common physical and mental disorders. Among others who graced the occasion include Messrs Amarnath Vaishnavi, president ASKPC and Dr Agnishekhar, president Panun Kashmir. |
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13th Shyama Sammoha
Havan performed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: The 13th Havan of "101-Shyama Sammoha Havan Samaroha" was performed by Swami Pal Ji at Talab Tillo area today. The havan was participated by large number of disciples and devotees, who were seen involved in the religious fervor of the occasion. In his address, Swami Paul described the path of religious as ultimate key to peace and progress in modern times. "It is the spirituality only which leads us to the self realisation and realisation of the God", the Swami Ji said. He said that as human mind is engulfed in the viciousness of ego and desires, the first struggle before man following this path is to erase these two vices for self enlightenment. " The blessing of the Almighty for the awakening lies in the control of the endless human desires", he said. Swami Paul emphasized that man has to relate " progress" to the advancement in following the spirituality in life instead of materialistic achievements and " success" to the conquering of materialistic wants and desires. Our life is most temporary, short and unforeseen, but despite knowing this, man spends the life-time in doing worldly deeds amassing money and power, he said. Swami Ji pointed out that religion based perception of life and living in glory of divine is more relevant and of utmost urgency for its practice. " The ever-increasing hunger for power and greed for money is sheer wickedness deflecting the man from the godly path and resulting into rampant corruption and decay of human lives in society. We must devote to the virtuous path of good deeds and noble thinking inspired by the spiritual living for harsessing of true peace and contentment for the individual as well as for society. The transformation of minds of leaders towards the divinity by elimination of ego and hunger for power and money in them is highly essential for the social refinement in toady’s context", he said. Swami Paul said that having involved the mind and intellect in religious principles and teachings, we get encouraged to do selfless service for the humanity as the service of man is the love for God. " We must take up the pursuit of divinity and make the life an offering before the Almighty by way of service for the humanity", he said, while impressing upon the disciples to undertake to do one noble deed of service for the human beings every day which would fill the life with divine grace and joy. |
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Rs 164 cr Project for upgrading
healthcare Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 25: Jammu and Kashmir Government has prepared Rs 164 crore project for infrastructural development to provide better health care facilities for the people of the State. Under the scheme, World Bank assistance will be sought for upgrading diagnostic and treatment facilities in all the 333 Primary Health Care Centres in the State. Two Regional Institutes of Health and Family Welfare established under the World Bank assisted IPP-VII have already started functioning at Jammu and Srinagar. The Government has launched another scheme costing Rs 57.83 crore for expansion and upgradation of medicare facilities in remote and far flung areas. Under 10th Finance Commission Award, Rs 50 crore have been spent for providing State of the art diagnostic equipment in Jammu and Srinagar Medical Colleges. These include MRI, Spiral CT Scan, Cath Lab, Oxygen Concentrator etc. The Oncology department of SKIMS has been further strengthened at a cost of Rs 1.86 crore. Another Rs 4 crore are being spent on renovation and expansion of Boys Hostel of Government Medical College, Srinagar. Drug de-addiction wards are being set up at the District Hospitals of Kathua and Baramulla, besides Government Medical Colleges of Jammu and Srinagar at a cost of Rs 32 lakh. A provision of Rs 37 lakh has also been made for establishing Nursing Schools at Baramulla and Kathua. Besides, increasing budgetary allocation for the Health and Medical Education department, several viable projects are being formulated to seek foreign funding. Information Technology is also being introduced for better functioning of the department. The outlay under Health and Medical sector has gone up from 3.5 per cent during Ist five year Plan to 6.5 per cent during 9th Five Year Plan. To provide Health care facilities to the people at their door steps, 180 new health institutions were set up during the last three years, thus raising their number to nearly 3200. The Government have restored the gutted female ward at the Psychiatric Diseases Hospital, Srinagar. |
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