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| Vigilance books CMO for illegal appointments Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: State Vigilance Organisation (SVO), has booked the then Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Anantnag in illegal appointments......more Navratra
Festival inaugurated Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Oct 17: The Minister for Tourism, Ms Sakina Itoo today inaugurated Navratra festival at Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.......more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Mr Dharam Pal Sharma, senior Congress leader and former MP conducted a three day hectic tour of Akhnoor tehsil and acquainted himself with the difficulties..........more Fraud
of more than Rs 4 cr by R K Finance Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Sub-Judge Judicial Magistrate Jammu Mr Sanjeev Gupta today ordered proclamation......more Peace
possible only if Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Minister for Works, Mr Ali Mohammad Sagar today said peace and normalcy will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir.....more |
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testing facilities at district level Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Chief Secretary, Mr Ashok Jaitly today called for launching a sustained and effective campaign to create awareness and ensure cent per cent blood testing as part of programme to prevent the dreaded AIDS in the State. These planks should be basis of our plans and strategies tailored accordingly for better results, he added.......more Spanish
Technology for Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: To give boost to the Horticulture Industry in the cold desert region of Ladakh the Government contemplates to import ....more Shah for
introducing Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: With the availability of Biotechnology its full use should be made in preserving and rejunivating the deteriorating........more Sagar
dedicates three water Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Minister for Works, Mr Ali Mohammad Sagar today dedicated to people three water supply schemes in Ganderbal ...........more |
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Vigilance books CMO for illegal appointments zExcelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: State Vigilance Organisation (SVO), has booked the then Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Anantnag in illegal appointments case while the court of Special Judge Anti-Corruption Kashmir has framed charges against one civilian accused Noor Ahmed Shah in yet another case. An official spokesman said that a case FIR 27/ 2001 has been registered under Section 5(2) Prevention of Corruption Act 2006 against Dr Hakim Ghulam Rasool the then CMO Anantnag while in case course of investigation of another case FIR No. 10/99 Police Vigilance Kashmir , it had revealed that the accused official while posted as CMO Anantnag during the year 1997-98 had made four appointments in Health department. These appointments had been made fraudulently and in violation of rules and without any competence. The investigation had disclosed that the official had conferred undue pecuniary benefit to the appointees which had caused loss to the state exchequer. Accordingly, an FIR has been registered for thorough investigation. In case FIR 50/89, Vigilance Organisation Kashmir team produced challan in the court and the court charge sheeted Noor Ahmed Shah, a civilian booked in the case. The said officer of the KVIB had lodged a report through his seniors on receipt of which the Vigilance organisation had taken the cognizance. The investigation has prima facie established a case against the accused for offering the bribe to the public servant under section 5(3) of the Prevention of Corruption of Act 2006 read with section 165-A, RPC. The VGO filed challan in the court and accordingly the court issued arrest warrants against the accused after which he has been charge-sheeted. |
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Festival inaugurated Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Oct 17: The Minister for Tourism, Ms Sakina Itoo today inaugurated Navratra festival at Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Udhampur district amidst unprecedented festivities surcharged with spiritual atmosphere in which a large number of tourists and pilgrims from different parts of the country participated. In this connection, holy palanquin of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi followed by a number tableaus comprising cultural troupes, was taken out from Asia Chowk, Katra amidst sky touching slogans of "Jai Mata Di". A large number of people from all sections of society, devotees and yatries accompanied. Speaking at a function organized jointly by Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and Tourism Department, Ms Sakina congratulated the people for holy Navratras and prayed that Mata will bless the State with peace and prosperity. She said that Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah had propagated the message of Hindu-Muslim-Sikh unity which was apparently visible at this occasion. She said that all religions of the world teach us a lesson of brotherhood, communal amity and service towards humanity. The religions integrate the human minds and do not spread hatred between different sections of society, she added. The Minister said that the Government was keen to make Katra the Navratra capital of the country. The Minister while referring to the Pak sponsored militancy during last 12 years in the State said that despite non conducive environment, the State has witnessed considerable development in all the spheres of life. She said the influx of tourists and pilgrims to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and other health resorts has again picked up due to Navratras. She said that the Tourism department has slated a comprehensive programme to give a new face lift to the historic spots and cave shrines in Jammu division in a phased manner. Ms Sakina expressed her satisfaction over gradual increase in the pilgrims influx to holy cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi Ji especially during Navratras. She called upon the people especially of Katra town to exhibit their age old qualities of hospitality, respect and cooperation to the yatries coming from other states of the country so that when they go back from the yatra, they carry alongwith them a good impression of our behaviour and culture to their home states. Referring to various arrangements being made for the comfortable stay of pilgrims and tourists at Katra, the Minister said Rs.1.60 crore water supply scheme has been sanctioned by the Tourism department which after completion will augment additional water facilities in the town. She complimented the people of Katra for their cooperation to the administration for execution of various development works in the area. The Commissioner/Secretary Tourism, Mr. Parvez Dewan while speaking on the occasion expressed his satisfaction over the increasing number of yatries at Katra. He said that the number of yatries has increased from 13,000 to 26,000 per day and it is likely to go up during Navratra days. He said that a Bhaint competition is also being organized at Katra in which artists from different States of the country are participating. The Tourism department in collaboration with Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has allocated Rs. 3 lakhs as prizes to the best adjudged singers. Mr. Parvez said that special incentives for the tourists and pilgrims have been extended by the Jammu-Katra Hotel Association. Hundred per cent discount is being given to the participants in Bhaint competitions where as 50 per cent discount is being given to other yatries. He said that Katra will shortly be connected with Shivkhori by road. To facilitate the pilgrims, a tourist reception centre is being set up at Shivkhori. Besides three bridges are also being constructed over nallahs enroute to Shivkhori shrine. At present over 4 lakh pilgrims are visiting Shivkhori every year, he added. The Chairman, Navratra Festival Committee, Mr. Manoj Kumar Dwivedi presented vote of thanks. He complimented Katra Hotel Association and different travel associations for their cooperation. He said that during Navratras, Shree Bhagwat Geeta Path will be held in different temples and Shoba Yatras will be special features. Entire Katra town will be tastefully decorated during the holy Navratras, he added. Later, the Minister inaugurated Handloom exhibition organized by the Handlooms department at Katra. Mr. Hemant Sharma, Dy.Director Handlooms disclosed that the exhibition having 30 stalls has been set up to popularize the indigenous handlooms and drift wood art. He said the department will also organize such exhibitions at other places. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Mr Dharam Pal Sharma, senior Congress leader and former MP conducted a three day hectic tour of Akhnoor tehsil and acquainted himself with the difficulties and problems being faced by the people. As per a release at village Taryai Panch Ram Dass Bawa and youth leaders Joginder Lal, Chajju Ram, Swaeran Kumar, Rakesh Paul and Sain Ram told Mr Sharma about acute scarcity of drinking water and demanded two dug wells to meet the situation. They complained that in the sanctioned health Sub Centre only one female Nursing Orderly was attending to the Centre and demanded that all the three employees should attend to their duties. Other demands included upgradation of existing Primary School to Middle Standard, disbursement of pending drought relief for two months and seed and fertilizer free of cost to them. At village Jad Sarpanch Subash Chander and Panches Hem Raj and Pritam Lal as also Rajesh Kumar and Dheru Ram while welcoming Mr Sharma demanded construction of road under NABARD scheme upto Balwal. Alleging acute shortage of water they demanded that a bigger water tank be constructed at Jad and water supplied through Balwal. They urged the Government for immediate repair to school building and also demanded free seed and fertilizer. At Choura village Mr Sharma was welcomed by Sarpanch Chuni Lal and Messrs Padam Dev, ex-Sarpanch, Khajoor Singh, Kamal Panch, Balak Ram, Badri Nath and Dwarka Nath. They demanded construction of road from Chowki Choura to Sandal via Ghar Majoor under NABARD scheme, immediate filling up of 10 posts of teachers at High School Chowki Choura. Other demands included power supply to Badoon areas which are yet to electrified as also adequate supply of drinking water. They also demanded linking of Knah Basava road with main road. At Jourian the speakers who accorded a rousing reception to Mr Sharma demanded filling up of seven posts of lecturers falling vacant in Government Higher Secondary School Jourian. The speakers who included Messrs Devinder, Ashok Kumar, Lajju Ram and Bodh Raj, also demanded immediate measures to make functional the science laboratory of the School. The people held that there were 60 to 70 euclyptus trees at Panchayat Ghar Jourian , which are about to fall and have endangered the lives of adjoining area people. They demanded that the said trees may be auctioned. They also demanded a small bridge over canal near Shamshan Ghat and boundary wall around tubewell. The people also demanded construction of road from Jourian to Maniwala. Speaking at all the placed Mr Sharma criticised the NC Government for failing on all fronts. He said while the corruption was rampant there was no control of administration in the matter of law and order and maladministration was galore and no developmental work in sight during the past five years of NC mis-rule. He appealed the Government to mitigate the sufferings of the people at an earliest. |
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of more than Rs 4 cr by R K Finance Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Sub-Judge Judicial Magistrate Jammu Mr Sanjeev Gupta today ordered proclamation against Rakesh Kumar Gupta, son of Tara Chand of Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, Rajinder Gupta, son of Brij Lal Gupta of 87 Vikas Lane, Tallab Tillo, Romesh Kundal, son of Punjab Dass of 445/EP Talab Khatikan Jammu and Neeraj Samotra, son of Rajesh Samotra of 92/2 Extension Trikuta Nagar Jammu to appear before to Crime Branch Jammu or before the court of Sub-Judge Judicial Magistrate Jammu within a period of 30 days from the date of issuance of proclamation, failing which necessary proceedings will be initiated against them. This proclamation issued in an application moved by the Crime Branch Jammu through Chief Prosecuting Officer with the prayer that since the accused are involved in a case under Section 420/467/468 120-B RPC and are concealing themselves and don’t appear before the police for investigation, as such, proceedings under Section 87/88 CrPC may be initiated against the said accused persons, so that the police complete the investigation. In the application, it was alleged that accused persons are proprietor of M/s R K Traders/R K Finance Corporation and they induced number of people to deposit money in their company with the promise to return the money with attractive interest. The accused persons instead of re-paying the money deposited with them to the tune of Rs 4,03,58,517 from different investors and escaped and are not traceable. While issuing proclamation Mr Sanjeev Gupta, Sub-Judge Jammu said that the material placed on record in support of the application for issuance of warrants against the accused for their presence before the police but despite warrants police have not been able to apprehend the accused. The Police has searched the residential houses as well as on the addresses of the relatives but no whereabouts of the accused persons was found and as result they could not be apprehended. From the material placed on the record the court if satisfied that the accused have absconded and are concealing themselves in order to save themselves from getting arrested by the police for investigation. Before proceedings for the attachment of the properties of the accused persons are initiated proclamation be issued requiring the accused to appear before the Crime Branch Jammu or before the court of Sub Judge Jammu within 30 days failing which proceedings will be initiated against them. |
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Peace possible only if infiltration stopped: Sagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Minister for Works, Mr Ali Mohammad Sagar today said peace and normalcy will be restored in Jammu and Kashmir once infiltration from across the border is stopped completely. Addressing a series of public meetings at Dub, Botwani and Nawbagh in Ganderbal area, the Minister said a realisation is dawning on the Pakistani establishment that they are putting their own countrymen to hardships by creating problems in other parts of the world." The Pakistanis have turned their guns against the same people whom they once patronised against other countries including India. Mr. Sagar said and added that the day is not far away when Pakistan will let down its lackeys in Kashmir, the way it did with Taliban and Osama bin Laden. Mr Sagar said instead of inflicting further miseries on the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the time has come when Pakistan should extend hand of friendship towards India and resolve all the bilateral issues amicably. He said Indo-Pak friendship would not only lead to lasting peace in the region but would also pave away for the progress and development of the people. "India and Pakistan alone can resolve their bilateral issues and there is no need to bring any third party in between," the Minister said referring to the in acceptable remarks of American Secretary of State, Mr Colin Powell over Kashmir. The Central Government at the same time, he said should take steps to fulfill the political aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This, he said can be possible only by restoring greater autonomy to the State. Mr. Sagar said this was the opportune time to work out a political dispensation for the people of the State, as they are today totally disillusioned with Pakistan and its policies. He said restoration of autonomy would not only restore the honour and dignity but would also fulfill the aspirations of the State's people. He urged the Centre to reconsider the autonomy resolution passed by the State Assembly last year as it was imperative for creating right environment in the State. Mr Sagar said some people do not want peace to be restored in the State as they have made violence their business and constructed palatial houses over the blood of innocent Kashmiris. "Can we ask them what they got even after getting thousands of Kashmiris killed," Mr Sagar questioned and advised the separatists to join hands with the forces of peace and progress and help in the rebuilding of the State Earlier, Mr Sagar was received with a rousing reception by the people of the area. A colourful cultural programme was organised by school children on this occasion. |
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facilities at district level Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Chief Secretary, Mr Ashok Jaitly today called for launching a sustained and effective campaign to create awareness and ensure cent per cent blood testing as part of programme to prevent the dreaded AIDS in the State. These planks should be basis of our plans and strategies tailored accordingly for better results, he added. Addressing a meeting of the governing body of the State AIDS Prevention and Control Society here this evening, the Chief Secretary said that everything should be done in a systematic manner and NGOs, Medical Colleges, Directorates of Health Services and people at large involved in the effective implementation of the programme. Mr Jaitly said that other thrust areas should be training of doctors and para-medical staff for better problem management. He said target-specific approach needs to be adopted for creating awareness about HIV. Adequate basic facilities like equipment for blood testing for HIV and Hepatitis-C should be made available at all the district level blood banks. Besides, HIV testing kits should also be arranged in the required quantity. The Chief Secretary emphasised strict monitoring of the programme so that effective feed back is received by the governing body to recast strategies for the programme as per ground level requirements. He said the monitoring could be done by the Principals of Medical Colleges, Directors of Health Services besides Director SKIMS. The Chief Secretary said that the State AIDS Prevention and Control Society should function as an umbrella body having role of a facilitator for various specialised agencies involved in the programme. He said the resources available with the Society should be used with a better impact like setting up of STD clinics and blood banks. He said the revenue expenditure must be minimized so that the funds could be utilized for creating new facilities and strengthening the existing infrastructure in the State. He said entire programme should be prioritized keeping in view the requirements of the State. The meeting also decided to induct representatives of six NGOs, two each from Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh regions, in the governing body of the Society. Another meeting of the Society will be held in November to chalk out a detailed action plan for the State. It was stated that voluntary testing and counselling centres have been set up for creating awareness among the people about the preventive aspects of AIDS. One targeted interventional programme is also being implemented in Transport Nagar, Jammu while six more such projects are being undertaken in the State shortly. An amount of Rs 50 lakh has been spent so far for training of Medical Officers and para-medical staff while Anganwari workers will also be trained in a phased manner to associate them in the awareness building programme. Around 10 lakh families attended the camps organised at sub centre level for treatment of STD and RTI during the fortnight long campaign organised in the month of June. Innovative cost-effective methods have been adopted for Information, Education and Communication (IEC). Telephone help lines have also been installed, one each at Jammu and Srinagar for the facility of counsel seekers. This is a computerised inter-active voice response system in which every aspect of HIV is responded in English , Kashmiri and Dogri languages The meeting, among others, was attended by Financial Commissioner, Planning and Development, Mr. K.B. Pillai, Financial Commissioner, Finance, Mr J.A. Khan, Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Mr. H.L. Kadalbaju, Principals of Government Medical Colleges of Srinagar and Jammu, Directors of Health Services of Kashmir and Jammu, Director SKIMS, Director, Social Welfare and Project Director, State AIDS Prevention and Control Society. |
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boosting Horticulture Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: To give boost to the Horticulture Industry in the cold desert region of Ladakh the Government contemplates to import latest technology from Spain and other developed countries for processing, packaging and drying the world famous Ladakh apricots, which has a readymade market, both at national and international levels. Ladakh region produces apricots worth Rs. 3 to 4 crore annually. This was stated at a meeting of officers of Agriculture, Horticulture and Cooperative Department of Leh and Kargil districts held here today to review the progress registered under various sectors in the region. The Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ch Mohammad Ramzan presided. The Minister of State for PWD, Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon, Minister of State for Agriculture, Mr T Namgyial, Financial Commissioner, Agriculture Production, Mr I S Malhi, Registrar Cooperatives, Director Horticulture and Director Agriculture also attended the meeting. The meeting decided to set up an Integrated Pest Management Laboratory in the region to produce Trychogama Parasite for controlling codling moth pest prevalent in the region. For this purpose Rs 15 lakhs have been earmarked for the current year. The meeting also decided to earmark Rs 40 lakhs under Macro management for Leh and Kargil districts for the current year for giving thrust on vegetable cultivation, nursery development, establishment of green houses, increasing agriculture productivity besides setting up solar energy irrigation pumps. Under the National Horticulture Development Board (NHB) 1000 plastic cartoons each for Leh and Kargil districts are being provided to the growers for harvesting fruit on 50 per cent subsidy. The Horticulture department also envisages to set up 2000 poly green houses in the region during the current year itself. In Kargil district the fruit production has been estimated around 1679 MTs of which the apricot production alone is 1295 MTs. The area under horticulture account for 1396 hectares. Discussing the working of the Cooperative Department in the region, the meeting was told that the cooperative outlets sold essential goods worth Rs. 16.04 crore in Leh district during the last three years. By the end of September this year, essential goods worth Rs. 2.91 crore were sold by these outlets. It also marketed agriculture produce valuing at Rs. 4.33 crore during this period. The local transporters earned a revenue of Rs. 30.17 crore on account of transportation of goods on carriage contract basis during the past three years. In addition, the cooperative department has despatched 8640 MTs of chemical fertilizers to Ladakh region during the current year so far while the remaining quantity is being despatched within a weeks time. Speaking on the occasion, the Agriculture Minister laid stress on cultivation of vegetables in a big way as it has a ready made market available in the district itself. Leh district alone supplies vegetables worth Rs 3 to 4 crore to Army annually. He said thrust should be laid to tap all the available resources to boost vegetable and fruit production for which funds could be arranged from NABARD and other financial institutions. Mr Qamar Ali Akhoon and Mr T Namgiyal pleaded for allocation of liberal funds under agriculture sector to the border districts of Ladakh region in view of its backwardness. |
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Biotechnology for Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: With the availability of Biotechnology its full use should be made in preserving and rejunivating the deteriorating waterbodies in the State. This was stated by the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shah here today. Presiding over a meeting to discuss the role of chemical enzymes in safeguarding the waterbodies, Mr. Shah said that before taking measures for introducing the biotechnology in checking the pollution of waterbodies, the factors and conditions favouring the increasing water pollution should be properly examined. Mr. Shah expressed his concern over the growing threat of the environmental pollution and said that it has not only degraded the existing waterbodies but also caused their shrinkage. He said that involvement of NGOs and other voluntary organisation in cleaning Dal and Nagin Lakes have yielded better results and stressed upon Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LWDA) to speed up the deweeding and dredging work in these lakes. Thousands of tonnes of silt is getting sedimented in the Dal and Nagin Lake annually due to the inflow of the sewerage and other wastes from the catchment areas in these lakes. If this unnecessary inflow is not stopped right now the dream of getting these lakes rejunivated will never come true. Mr. Shah said and added that with the incoming of this sewerage and night soil in Dal and Nagin Lakes the concentration of trace elements like Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) is increasing resulting in the undesired growth of weeds, algae and other organisms and making the water poisonous. Mr. Shah asked the LWDA that while carrying on deweeding work care should be taken to preserve those weeds and algae consuming these trace elements and thus proving helpful in bringing the NPK level down to a permeable limit. The meeting which was attended by Minister for Works, Mr. Ali Mohammad Sagar, Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Ch. Mohammad Ramzan, Financial Commissioner Agriculture and Production, Principal Secretary Works, Commissioner/Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department and experts of Wockhardt Associate Hospital of Harvard Medical International decided that Wockhardt International will make a presentation on the role of chemical enzymes in safeguarding waterbodies by next month so as to start the project for using biotechnology for cleaning the waterbodies in the State by this agency. The meeting also decided that experts from SKUAST and other National Institutes of water Management and Lake Conservation will be invited to attend the presentation function for seeking valuable suggestions from them in this regard. It was disclosed in the meeting that so far Rs 65 crores have been spent on the Dal Development Project costing Rs 297 crores. |
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Sagar dedicates three water supply schemes to people Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Minister for Works, Mr Ali Mohammad Sagar today dedicated to people three water supply schemes in Ganderbal area of district Srinagar. The water supply schemes inaugurated by the Minister include water supply scheme Batpora Dab, Nawbagh and Batwani. These schemes have been completed at a cost of Rs 1.25 crore. The water supply scheme Batpora Dub has been completed at a cost of Rs 39 lakh and has been designed for a population of 2496 souls the scheme would provide potable water to five villages in the area which include Batpora, Shalhar, Thokerpora, Tilwanpora and Kumarmohalla. The water supply scheme Nawbagh has been completed at a cost of 43 lakh and has been designed for a population of 7421 souls. The scheme would catre to five villages including Nawbagh, Wakura, Khanpora, Guzhama, and Gamwara. The water supply scheme Botwani has been completed at a cost of Rs 43 lakh and is designed for a population of 7696 souls. The villages benefiting from the scheme include Batwani, Waskura, Phan and Kharbagh. Speaking at the inauguration of the schemes, the Minister said 12 more water supply schemes are under execution in Ganderbal area at an estimated cost of Rs 7 crore. These schemes, he said, would benefit a population of one lakh souls in the area. The water supply schemes presently under execution include Watalbagh, Latiwaza, Yangoora, Tulmulla, Chanhas, Rakhiharran, Darend, Malshahibagh, Garanawara, Lar, Zezan, Paikhan and Khalmulla. Mr Sagar said with the completion of these schemes the demand for supply of safe potable water has been fulfilled to a large extent in the area as the people here were facing lot of hardships for want of drinking water. The Minister said besides providing safe drinking water, the Government have made commendable progress in the upgradation of road communication network in the area which was in a very bad shape. He said 8 road schemes at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore have been taken up for upgradation under NABARD programme in the area, out of which 3 have already been completed. The roads taken up for upgradation include Tulmulla Kheerbhawani road, Doderhama Qamarsahib road, Sumbal Ganderbal road, Zakoora Habak road, Bakoora Dignibal road, Wakoora Waskora road, Behama Safapora road and Theeru Lar road. The Minister said to further upgrade the road connectivity of Ganderbal and adjoining areas with the Srinagar city, a 7 km long four lane expressway is being constructed from Soura to Pandach at a cost of Rs 13 crore. Mr Sagar sought the cooperation of the public in maintaining the quality in the execution of works. He said people only can ensure satisfactory execution of works as they are the best monitoring agency at the ground level besides being the ultimate beneficiaries. The people of the area lauded the appreciable work done by the Works Department especially in the road sector as several areas which were cut off due to absence of roads have been connected with macadamized roads. The people also appreciated the progress made in the PHE sector as most of the villages in the area which were chronically deficient in drinking water have been provided with the same during the past couple of years. The heads of various engineering departments besides senior State Government officials and political leaders accompanied the Minister. |
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RIH Dhobiwan to be developed as a surveillance centre Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Regional Institute of Health and Family Welfare (RIH&FW) Dhobiwan, Srinagar would be developed as a surveillance centre to provide computerized data base about the Status of various diseases in various parts of the Kashmir division. The data regarding area specific prevalence of diseases would be passed on from block level to the Centre on monthly basis were it would be tabulated and computerized for use as indicator for future health planning. This was stated at the inaugural session of one-day training programme for district trainers about leprosy eradication held at Regional Institute of Health and Family Welfare, Dhobiwan here today. The Industries and Commerce Minister, Dr Mustafa Kamal inaugurated the training programme while the Health and Medical Education Minister, Mian Altaf Ahmad presided. The Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education, Mr H L Kadalbuju and Director, health service Kashmir, Dr Muzzafar Ahmad were also present. The programme was attended by the Dy, Directors, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents of District Hospitals, different scheme officers, Dy CMOs and Block Medical officers of Kashmir division. It was stated that the Health department would formulate a capsule curriculum for imparting training to the inservice doctors and para-medicos to acquaint them about various National health Programmes. These trainings would be conducted in the RIH&FW. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kamal asked the doctors to share their knowledge and experience for the overall welfare of the society. He said the Regional Institute could play a vital role in providing data about the areas specific diseases for drafting strategies to combat diseases prevalent in various areas. Dr Kamal also released some publications of the health department including a book on viral Hepatitis. Other publications released on the occasion include a book on Brucellosis- a disease prevalent in Ladakh regions. Health notes on high blood pressure and smoking were also released. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, a social reformer, educationist, writer and founder of Aligarh Muslim University was observed as " Sir Syed Day" at a function held at Press Club here this evening. Various speakers paid tributes to the vision of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan for establishing institution of education in the country and carrying on social reform. Every one stressed that he stood for communal amity. The function was organised by Rasajavedani Memorial Literary Society in collaboration with Taskeen, An Urdu daily of Jammu. It was attended by a large number of academicians, literary figures, prominent citizens, intellectuals and students. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Zahur-ud-Din, Registrar, University of Jammu paid homage to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan for spreading education and creating social awakening among the people in India. Dr Khursheed Hamara, Head of Urdu Department, JU, read a paper on the life and works of this man of vision and action. Mr Balraj Puri, a veteran journalist , while appreciating the role of this social reformer and educationist called for proper assessment of his true contribution. Mr Rajinder Singh Rana, a former Chief Engineer, presented a paper highlighting the life and contribution of this great son of India. Mr Talab Hussain, former Minister who has studied in AMU, also spoke about the role this institution is playing in spreading modern and scientific education essential for the 21st century. Mr Aslam Qureshi, Director, Rural Development, Jammu, said Sir Syed infused sense of nationalism and also worked for composite culture. His contribution as founder of AMU is monumental indeed, Mr Qureshi pointed out. Mr G A Tak, ex-Session Judge spoke about his students days in AMU during ‘40s and spoke high of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. Dr Shohab Inayat Malik, president, Rasajavedani Memorial Literary Society also spoke on the occasion while Ms Rabiya presented vote of thanks. |
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organising 3-day national seminar Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: A three-day national seminar on " Tribals and Marginal Communities of the Himalayan Region" is scheduled to be held here on November 2-4, 2001. Organised by the Post-Graduate Department of History, University of Jammu and the Centre For Study of History and Culture of Jammu and Ladakh, a number of eminent historians, scholars working on tribals are expected to participate. The seminar has been sponsored by the Indian Council for Historical Research, New Delhi. Giving details of the proposed seminar, Prof Jigar Mohammed,Head, Department of Urdu, University of Jammu said that the national level seminar will focus on in-depth study of tribals’ history and culture as also their contributions. Prof Jigar said it is envisaged to go in for " history from below" that is detailed accounts of various tribes and marginal groups in the Himalayan region. Prominent historians and scholars as well as representatives of the tribes are to participate in the seminar. Among the prominent experts who are expected to participate include: Prof B D Chatopadya, Prof Dilbagh Singh (both from JNU) Prof M S Alluwalia and Prof A R Khan ( both from HP), Prof Ishaq Khan, Kashmir University; Prof D N Tripathi, senior fellow of Indian Institute of Advance Studies; Prof Param Bakshish Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala; Prof J K Sharma, Punjab University, Chandigarh; Prof Joginder Singh, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar; Dr Tashi Paljoor, Director, Institute of Buddhist Studies and others |
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ABVP constitutes Jammu city unit Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Mr Vikas Sharma has been elected as president of the Jammu unit of the ABVP while Mr Vikas Khajuria has been elected as secretary of the unit. Miss Meenakshi Kak, Atul Sharma and Naresh Kumar were elected as vice-presidents, Miss Sheetal Arya, Arvind Raina and Sudhir Sharma as joint secretary, Miss Sheetal Bandhu, Vikas Mahajan and Varun Magotra as office secretary, cashier and press secretary respectively. Mr Vinod Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Sunnaina Mahajan, Anku Jamwal, Rosy Khajuria, Richa Dubey, Manu Gupta and Indeerdeep Singh were elected as as executive members of the new unit. According to a press release, the new unit for Jammu for announced in the ‘Abhyas Varg’ of the ABVP which was held today at Geeta Bhawan. While addresing the students, Mr Ramesh Pappa, national secretary of the ABVP said that being the India’s premier organisation ABVP hold special meaning for the students. He also highlighted the role of ABVP in chanelising the energy of the students for constructive activities. He declared that the students power is nation’s power and called the students to work at their own constructive strategies for dealing with the tactics of disruptive forces of anti-national and anti-social nature. ABVP state vice-president, Mr Naresh Padha, while speaking on the occasion appealed to the students to remain aware of the present happenings, particularly in the J&K state and should work as watch dogs in the society in order to check corruption and discrimination. Miss Divya Gupta, state joint secretary of the ABVP also addressed the students. |
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