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Cave Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: With eighth batch of 5,429 pilgrims leaving the Base Camp of M A Stadium for the Holy Cave this morning, the rush of incoming Amarnath pilgrims is considerably increasing by every passing day. This is for the second day that over 5,000 pilgrims left for the darshan of Icy.....more IT
Deptt launches Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: Income Tax department has intensified drive to identify new assessees in the charge of Commissioner of Income Tax of J&K......more Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 27: As a mark of respect for Vice-president, Mr. Krishan Kant, who died this morning, the Jammu and Kashmir State government .......more No action against MLAs for electing new leader in Assembly: Kohli Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: Although the party has served show cause notices to five BJP MLAs who had moved a no-confidence motion against ........more Farooq condoles demise of Vice President, Krishan Kant Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 27: Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow on the sudden and sad demise of Mr. Krishan Kant, Vice President of India.......more |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: Here is a good news for those who want to pursue MBBS, MD/MS in Ukraine, the second largest European country that too at very economical cost. The aspiring students need not to run from pillar to post to get full knowledge about the best medical institution in the Ukraine and they can get full admission guidance and visa counselling.........more Cong
workers stage Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 27: A large number of Congress workers today staged a protest dharna outside the office of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur here today...........more Pahari Action Committee holds rally at Budhal Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, July 27: A rally was held in Budhal on Friday in support of granting the Schedule Tribe status to Pahari people of the area.The rally was organized by ...........more Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, July 27: A huge public meeting of Congress Party was held under the leadership of Moulvi Muneer Hussain Jaffri. Mr G M Mir Poonchi, former MP and member AICC was the chief guest. .........more |
Over 5,000 leave for Holy Cave Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: With eighth batch of 5,429 pilgrims leaving the Base Camp of M A Stadium for the Holy Cave this morning, the rush of incoming Amarnath pilgrims is considerably increasing by every passing day. This is for the second day that over 5,000 pilgrims left for the darshan of Icy Lingam since the month long yatra started on July 19. Yesterday also over 5,000 pilgrims left the M A Stadium for the Holy Cave. Prior to it 6,000 yatris left for Amarnath on July 23 after the yatra was suspended temporarily on July 22 due to inclement weather. The increasing rush is to such a capacity that some community halls and buildings identified by the Government for the haltage of yatris are full to their capacity. There were over 400 pilgrims staying in the Chanderbagha Community Hall at Canal today morning but after a group of 200 pilgrims were allowed to make entry in the M A Stadium later in the afternoon, this number has come down to 273. However, unabated rush continued as large number of pilgrims who reached the City of Temples late in the evening also made their way to the Community Hall for the night haltage. Two Yatri buses and a Tata Somo carrying pilgrims from Gujarat were also parked in the backyard of the Hall. Same rush was at Aggarwal Dharam Sabha and other community halls in the City. Three buses carrying the pilgrims were parked near the Aggarwal Dharam Sabha while equal number was lying near Vivekananda Chowk this evening. There is such an increasing enthusiasm among the Amarnath bound pilgrims that many have risked to travel hundreds of kilometres to Jammu from far flung areas of the country without registration. A group of 60 pilgrims who have reached here yesterday from Somnath in Gujarat and were staying at Chanderbagha Community Hall could not get themselves enrolled for the yatra in their home state by July 15. But the devotion of Lord Shiva risked them to travel without registration. According to the group head Parshotam Raj Waghela "we applied for registration in our home state but could not get it, hence we came without registration, . Now the authorities have assured us here to issue the registration card tomorrow so that we can have the darshan of Icy Lingam, beamed Waghela added. But the story of Jaswant Rana is quite different. Rana leads a group of 55 pilgrims from Ahemadabad, Gujarat. He was not knowing that depending for registration on a travel agent will land him in Police Station at Jammu. Talking to this correspondent he said we managed all the registration cards of 55 pilgrims through Vipul Travels Ahmedabad but after reaching here we were caught by the authorities on July 23 as all cards were fake. Jaswant has to pay a heavy price as he had to pass five days in police lock up here. However, he who was all praise for the courtesy shown by Jammu Police to him and was optimistic to leave for darshan tomorrow along with the other group mates on the basis of assurance given by authorities. Police seized two buses of travel agencies in M A Stadium this morning during the departure of yatra for the Holy Cave. One bus which had boarded pilgrims from Delhi was detained in the Stadium after its driver failed to produce the documents. Later it was taken to Police Station. But the yatris boarding it were accommodated in other buses. Second bus belonging to Hari Travels bearing Number DLIP/A-6069 which had issued the tickets to 26 passengers for Pahalgam was seized by police as its driver failed to turn up even one hour after the entire cavalcade of 322 vehicles left the Stadium this morning leaving the passengers in a state of shock. Later the driver was nabbed by police. He was detained and the vehicle seized. The pilgrims also complained that the travel agent had charged Rs 300 from each of them earlier but later he returned Rs 50 to each yatri after the intervention of some Shiv Sena leaders. After the departure of yatris in the morning and complete security check of the Stadium, the authorities allowed the pilgrims entry in the Stadium late in the afternoon and by the evening about 100 LMVs and dozens of buses had entered the Stadium for their onwards sojourn to Pahalgam tomorrow. There was also a huge rush of incoming pilgrims as a large number of them including Sadhus were waiting at the Stadium Gate for their entry inside throughout the day. Not satisfied with the arrangements some pilgrims have demanded installation of another STD/ISD booth in the Stadium for their convenience. They alleged that one installed there is not sufficient to cope up with the increasing rush of pilgrims. They also demanded bettering of sanitation facilities and improvement of water supply in the Stadium. Meanwhile, reports coming from Anantnag said that all the yatris have reached the Nunwan Base Camp and Srinagar late in the evening. An official spokesman said that the weather from Pahalgam to Holy Cave was cloudy and there were showers of rain at different places enroute to Holy Cave during the day. |
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IT Deptt launches drive to identify assessees Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: Income Tax department has intensified drive to identify new assessees in the charge of Commissioner of Income Tax of J&K. According to an official handout the new assessees will be identified on the basis of criteria of amended one- sixth scheme as notified earlier. For this purpose, inspectors of this charge have been assigned different areas and localities. The inspectors will visit business / commercial establishments to find out persons who are liable to file their returns of income but are not doing the same. The department is also collecting the information from various sources regarding investments in movable / immovable assets. The department has also launched drive monitor deduction of tax at sources. The inspectors shall visit various private / Government establishments where tax is deducted at source. They shall verify on the spot the correctness of deduction of tax at source and its deposit in Government account. All the persons responsible for deduction of tax at source can seek guidance, if any required from the inspectors who visit them. The deductors of tax at source are also required to apply for Tax Deduction Account Number on new computerised forms even if TDAC has already been allotted to them. It was suggested that public must file their returns of income wherever liable, voluntarily to avoid any penal action. |
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Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 27: As a mark of respect for Vice-president, Mr. Krishan Kant, who died this morning, the Jammu and Kashmir State government has decided to observe State mourning from today for three days. During this period national and State flags will be flown at half-mast throughout the State and official entertainment would not also be held. The Speaker J&K Legislative Assembly, Mr. Abdul Ahad Vakil has said that the sudden death of Vice President of India, Mr. Krishan Kant has deprived the country of a mass leader having high qualities of head and heart. He maintained the high dignity of the office and enhanced its prestige constitutionally and socially. His passing away is a National loss and void caused by his sad demise is difficult to fill. "I share the grief of the bereaved family and pray for the peace of departed soul". |
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No action against MLAs for electing new leader in Assembly: Kohli Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: Although the party has served show cause notices to five BJP MLAs who had moved a no-confidence motion against their Legislative Party leader in the Legislative Assembly, the BJP high command has decided not to take any action against them. This was disclosed by Prof O P Kohli, Parbhari Jammu and Kashmir affairs of the BJP during the press conference of party general secretary Mr Rajnath Singh. "We served show cause notices to the MLAs but there is no question of any further action as matter has been closed", he said and added that party has decided not to take action against any of the MLA. Indirectly supporting the action of the five MLAs, Prof Kohli said that it was on the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly to decide, as to "who is leader of the BJP Legislative Party". Four of the five MLAs, who had moved no-confidence motion, namely Bali Bhagat, Ashok Khajuria, Prem Lal and Prithvi Chand were present when Prof Kohli announced that the matter has been closed. It is worthwhile to mention here that five of the seven BJP MLAs had moved no-confidence motion against their Legislative Party leader Lala Shiv Charan Gupta last week. They had written to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly that they had elected Mr Prithvi Chand as their Legislative Party leader. Though the Speaker has reserved his decision but this move has triggered a fresh controversy in the faction ridden State unit of the party. Prof Kohli also denied the reports that some party MLAs were thinking to desert the party and joining other parties. |
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Farooq condoles demise of Vice President, Krishan Kant Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 27: Chief Minister, Dr. Farooq Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow on the sudden and sad demise of Mr. Krishan Kant, Vice President of India. In a condolence message, Dr. Abdullah said that with his death, India has lost yet another stalwart from the freedom struggle era. He described Mr. Krishan Kant as an honest and dedicated leader, sincere social activist and an erudite person. He said the late Vice President stood for value based politics and espoused civil liberties, democratic rights and social cohesion in the society. The Chief Minister recalled the departed leader as an articulate Member of Parliament whose speeches reflected his concern for various issues and problems facing the country. As Chairman of Rajya Sabha, he conducted the proceedings of the House with great dignity and patience. He said that Mr. Krishan Kant has left indelible legacy in the political and public life, which would be difficult to emulate. Dr. Abdullah conveyed on behalf of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and on his own behalf the heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: Here is a good news for those who want to pursue MBBS, MD/MS in Ukraine, the second largest European country that too at very economical cost. The aspiring students need not to run from pillar to post to get full knowledge about the best medical institution in the Ukraine and they can get full admission guidance and visa counselling at Jammu. Even a representative of one of the most prestigious educational establishments which is top-ranked throughout the Ukraine Dr M M Korda, is presently in Jammu for free consultation and on-spot admissions in MBBS, MD/MS. Talking to EXCELSIOR, Dr M M Korda disclosed that in his top-ranked institution—Ternopil State Medical Academy, Ternopil—Ukraine, world’s best medical education is being provided and students are being given an opportunity for extending theoretical knowledge while doing practical work in clinics under the guidance of world famed scientists and physicians. "Ternopil State Medical Academy is not only recognised by Ukranian Government, Ministry of Public Health but also by world’s main health body—World Health Organisation and after getting medical education from this institution the students can also get chance to work on probation at clinics in United States of America (USA) and Canada", he said. Dr Korda said, in Ternopil State Medical Academy, there has been faculty of world famed scientists and physicians and teaching is being imparted in faculty of Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Post Diploma Education and Nursing Training. "Duration of MBBS in Ternopil Academy is six years which include internship", he said and added that mediums of instructions are English, Russian and Ukranian. Fee structure in Ternopil State Medical Academy is very economical and 1800 dollars are being charged per year for imparting medical education in english medium while in Russian and Ukranian mediums 1500 dollars are being charged. "In India students have to spend money more than they will spend in Ukraine and one of the main benefits is that they have to receive medical education from world famed scientists and physicians. "Even Academy has made available all facilities for the students in its hostels and nominal amount is being charged from the students for the same", he disclosed and said that living cost in Ukraine even outside the hostel is very less. According to Dr Korda, the tuition fee being charged in other foreign countries is much more than that charged in Ternopil State Medical Academy and presently around 5000 students from India, Pakistan and other countries are pursuing medical education in this Academy. Dr Korda disclosed that this year Ternopil State Medical Academy has been declared as one of the best institution in Ukraine which is imparting medical education and said that every year Ministry of Health conducts check to see the quality of medical education being provided to students. "With an aim to provide hastle free education to students and to see that there is good communication rapport between students and teachers each group include not more than eight students", he said, adding there has been facility for the students to go in for sports activities during spare time. When asked, Dr Korda said before visiting Ukraine for quality medical education aspiring students have to get eligibility certificate from Medical Council of India (MCI) and after clearing education in Ukraine the students have to pass out a Screening Test of MCI so there was no need to fear about the recognition or valadity of degrees. In Jammu and Kashmir State, Ms Monika Kohli is sole official representative of Ternopil State Medical Academy and aspiring students can also gather all sorts of information from her. |
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Cong workers stage protest dharna in Udhampur Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 27: A large number of Congress workers today staged a protest dharna outside the office of Deputy Commissioner Udhampur here today. Former Minister and member AICC Yash Paul Khajuria was leading the agitation. Addressing the gathering Mr Khajuria demanded due relief in view of the drought situation in the district. The Government must issue some compensation in favour of farmers who have suffered a lot in view of the situation prevailing in the entire district. The Government must wave off Agriculture loan of farmers, Malia, water tax etc. as special concession to them in view of the drought situation. Mr Khajuria pointed out that condition of drinking water is alarming and the water supplied in impure and most unhygienic for drinking purpose. The people are prone to several water-borne diseases. Referring to power cuts imposed by the ruling Government, the Congress leader said that life of the people has been made miserable due to long power cuts. He demanded that power supply condition be improved and night curtailment be stooped immediately as it is posing security threat in the major towns in particular. The Congress leader described the National Conference Government as anti-employees/ workers and maintained that employees can also play vital role to throw out this regime. This Government has also proved to be anti-people as they are getting essential supplies. Mr Khajuria further alleged that BJP led NDA Government at the Centre and NC in the State have failed to mitigate the problems of the people. Prominent DCC members who addressed the gathering included—Sudesh Gupta, Shanker Dass, Geeta Devi, Surinder advocate, Om Parkash, Sunil Kapoor and Suraj Choudhary. |
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Pahari Action Committee holds rally at Budhal Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, July 27: A rally was held in Budhal on Friday in support of granting the Schedule Tribe status to Pahari people of the area. The rally was organized by the Pahari Action Committee Budhal headed by Nazir Mohammed Sarpanch. Among others it was also addressed by Budar Din Malik, general secretary, Latif Lone, chairman, Th Puran Singh, Ayub Pahalwan, Gernail Singh, Nasib Mohammed and Abdul Rashid Shaheen. It demanded that all Pahari speaking people of the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch including Rajput Hindus, Kashmiri Hindus and Kashmiri Muslims be granted the ST Status. The speakers in an appeal to Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah and N C patriarch and Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Omar Abdullah urged them to fulfill their promise of granting the block status to Budhal. Highlighting other issues they demanded Degree College for Budhal, posting of staff in Higher Secondary School Budhal, construction of School building and posting of lady doctor in the Budhal Hospital. |
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Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, July 27: A huge public meeting of Congress Party was held under the leadership of Moulvi Muneer Hussain Jaffri. Mr G M Mir Poonchi, former MP and member AICC was the chief guest. As per a release the speakers highlighted various demands which included scarcity of drinking water, power supply, unemployment, recovery of loans, rehabilitation of displaced persons of Kirni. They also demanded forthcoming Assembly elections to be held under Governor’s Rule. While addressing Mr Mir Poonchi criticised the NDA Government at the Centre for not dismissing the Modi Government in Gujarat where thousands of human being were burnt alive, but NDA Government gave clean chit to Modi. Mr Poonchi appealed the public to remove the corrupt Governments of NDA and National Conference so that image of the country could be restored. He assured the gathering that their problems would be solved after taking up the matter with District Administration. Moulvi Muneer Hussain Jaffri cautioned the countrymen to be alert to keep communal harmony at all costs. S Janak Singh criticised the State and Central Governments for their failure on all fronts and requested the people to throw out this corrupt Government. S Krishan Singh, city president demanded that SSP office should not be shifted from the present place in order to avoid inconvenience to the public. Mr Rajiv Isher, president District Youth Congress highlighted the problems of educated unemployed youth and urged the people to strengthen the hands of Congress under the leadership of Mir Poonchi. Kh Ghulam Mehdi Salar, Mohd Bashirt Sheikh, Qazi Mohd Sayeed, Mohd Akbar and Moulvi Mohd Rashid also spoke and expressed their full faith in the leadership of Mr Mir Poonchi. Haji Alaf Din also spoke. |
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Free eye & medical check up camp held at Udhampur Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, July 27: One day free eye and general medical check up camp was held here at village Dharmthal. During the camp, which was organised under the ‘Avoidable Blindness Programme’ of Rotary International, about 500 patients of general medical diseases and 250 patients of eye diseases were examined by expert team of doctors of Government District Hospital Udhampur and K L S Memorial Rotary Eye Hospital Udhampur. According to a release, seventy patients, who were screened out of 250 for Cataract surgery, will be operated for implantation of IOL in KLSM Rotary Eye Hospital Udhampur in different batches. The general surgery patients will be operated in District Hospital Udhampur, added the release. |
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JKLF activists sit on hunger strike Excelsior Correspodent SRINAGAR, July 27 : About 60 Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) activists led by Acting Chairman Javid Ahmad Mir today sat on a 24-hour hunger strike to express solidarity with their detained leader Mohammad Yaseen Malik. The strike was organised by the separatist organisation, a constituent of Hurriyat Conference, outside its headquarters at Maisuma in the heart of this city. Chairman of the Human Rights Front, a Non-Governmental Organisation, Mohammad Ahsan Untoo and some other Hurriyat constituents also participated in the strike, which started at 0900 hrs. Banners and placards were displayed in and around the tent where the striking activists were sitting. Police have been deployed in the area and were closely monitoring the proceedings. Talking to UNI, Javid Mir said the hunger strike was called to express solidarity with political prisoners, including JKLF Chairman Mohammad Yaseen Malik. Mir said a large number of separatist leaders languishing in jails for over ten years were suffering from various diseases and needed immediate treatment. Lashing out against the State Government for its failure to provide medical assistance to the prisoners, the JKLF leader alleged that Malik had not been provided medical attention despite court orders. "Malik is suffering and needs immediate treatment," Mir added. He said the strike also intended to highlight alleged human rights violations, particularly custodial deaths and disappearance of arrested persons. The acting JKLF chief also felt elections were no solution to the long-standing Kashmir issue. "Elections were held in the past too, but the Kashmir issue is still awaiting a solution," Mir pointed out. |
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R S Sharma meets CM, Omar Abdullah Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, July 27: Mr R S Sharma MLA Nowshera constituency called upon Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah and Mr Omar Abdullah president J&K National Conference at Delhi. As per a release, Mr Sharma during his deliberations with the Chief Minister sorted out a number if vital issues related to unemployment and others. He demanded special recruitment drive in police force for the youth of Nowshera constituency and the posting of SDM there. He invited the attention of Government towards the recent shelling from across the borders in Nowshera sector targeting civilians population. The border village of Bhawani had once again been targetted killing a number of cattle heads and inflicted injuries to the people. He emphasised that the border areas spread over from Sair Makri, Jhangar to Meenka Mahadev in Sunderbani sector had become prone to constant shelling from across the border. The people of these areas have either been shifted to camps or they had taken shelter in safer places other than migrant camps passing their days under turmoil conditions, he maintained. The Government should take up this matter seriously and resolve the issue for ever as a large number of people have been displaced for the months due to this tension. He also urged upon the District Administration to update the ration cards of all the affected families so that they get their rations against the existing strength. |
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Dhumal trying to woo voters: Virbhadra Singh SHIMLA, July 27: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today said Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, whose Government had failed on all fronts, was now trying to woo voters but his populist measures were not likely to give him any electoral benefit. Addressing mediapersons here, he said the State Government was on the brink of bankruptcy and was even unable to pay salaries to its employees. He said though the Government was almost bankrupt it was all set to create new districts. Mr Virbhadra Singh flayed the Chief Minister for deciding to create new districts at the fag end of his tenure and that too without taking into confidence the Revenue department. He said Dhumal was doing this just to woo voters without caring about the money involved in it. Almost Rs 25 crore would be spent in the whole exercise, he added. He said in a desperate bid to improve his Government’s battered image Mr Dhumal was giving sops like recruitment of water carriers and Vidya Upaskas besides regularising encroachments, but voters would see through his game plan and would reject his party at the husting. (UNI) |
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Demise of Vice President widely condoled Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: Various political and social organisations have condoled the sad demise of Vice president of India Mr Krishan Kant. Pradesh Congress Committee in a meeting at party headquarters here under the chairmanship of Pt Mangat Ram Sharma, senior vice president PCC, paid homage to this martyr who breathed his last while working in his office. The meeting held that Mr Krishan Kant belonged to a freedom fighters’ family and had worked with Mahatma Gandhi and Jawahar Lal Nehru in Quit India movement since his student age. He always fought to preserve integrity of the country. The speakers said by the sheer dint of his being an intellectual he was appointed Governor of Andhra Pradesh and after that elected to the post of Vice President of India. The flag at PCC office flew half mast and two minutes silence was observed in honour of the departed soul. Others who paid homage to the Mr Krishan Kant included Messrs Ayub Khan, Dharam Pal Sharma, Amrit Malhotra, S Prudman Singh, B R Kundal, Gulchain Singh Charak, Madan Lal Sharma, Yash Paul Khajuria, Om Chopra, Mrs Swarn Lata, Mrs Suman Bhagat, Mrs Farida Mir, Mrs Rani Gargi Billouria, Th Hari Singh, Ram Dass Dogra, Ashok Sharma MLA, Th Balbir Singh MLA, Ch Lal Singh MLA, Tara Chand, MLA, Jagdish Dubey MLA, M L Koul, Lal Mohd Sabir, Mula Ram, Shiv Dev Singh, Baldev Sharma, Gouri Shanker, Subash Gupta, Yogesh Sawhney, Ravinder Sharma, Gurmit Singh, Arvinder Singh Micky, Rajeev Saraf, Th Sugreev Singh, Shiv Kumar Sharma, Harbans Bral, Krishan Lal Abrol, Krishan Lal Gupta, Amer Chand, D S Langey, Raval Mattoo and Deepak Kumar. Provincial committee of National Conference in an emergent meeting under the presidentship of Mr Bodh Raj Bali condoled the sad demise of Mr Krishan Kant who expired yesterday due to heart failure. Rich tributes were paid to the Vice President of India and his services for the nation in different capacities were remembered. Two minutes silence was observed to pay homage to the departed soul. A large number of people participated in the meeting. they included Messrs Rattan Lal Gupta, Sheikh Bashir Ahmed, Jugal Mahajan, Lt Col D S Trehan, Mohinder Singh, Darshan Lal Jain, Shakti Ram Sharma, Hari Chand Bhagat, Ajit Kumar, Chander Mohan Sharma, Bimla Luthra and, Begum Zubaida Salaria, both MLAs, Vir Chand Mahasha, S Peter, Bodh Raj, Shyam Mehra, Ayub Malik, Dharam Pal, Raja Navid Ahmed, Ashok Kumar, T S Tony, Kuldeep Singh Chib, Ravinder Singh, M L Bhat, M L Munshi, Veena Chouhdhary, Manveer Kour, Agya Kour, Bharti Sharma and S N Manyal and others. Mr Dhan Raj Bargotra, president Janata Dal (S) expressed shock and grief over the passing away of Vice President of India Mr Krishan Kant due to heart failure. Mr Bargotra said Mr Krishan Kant was a great freedom fighter who had participated in Quit India Movement. Mr Bargotra said he had the privilege of having worked with him in Janata Party. he was also Janata Party Observer in 1977 Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir State. Mohd Yusuf Wani, president, Miss Surya Bano, vice president (lady wing) Naresh Kumar, secretary (Udhampur) of Jammu and Kashmir Samaj Sudhar Committee held a condolence meeting to mourn the sad demise of Vice president of India Mr Krishan Kant. The meeting described Late Krishan Kant as a noble and gentle Gandhian leader, who had participated in the Quit India Movement with Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru. Bhai Kanahiya Jee Nishkam Seva Society in a meeting attended by various Sikh organizations under the chairmanship of S Mohinder Singh condoled the sad demise of Mr Krishan Kant and expressed grief over his sudden death due to heart failure. Others who participated in the meeting included Messrs Gurbachan Singh Dutta, Jagdev Singh, Paramjit Singh, Kulwant Singh, Narbir Singh, Kultar Singh, Balak Singh, Darshan Singh, Master Amar Singh and Manmohan Singh. The students and staff of Government G M Science College Jammu placed on record their deep sense of grief and sorrow on the sad demise of Mr Krishan Kant, Vice President of India. They prayed to God Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and give courage to the bereaved family to bear with the irreparable loss. Yuva Rashtriya Janata Dal in a meeting under the chairmanship of Mr Vijay Mahajan, state president, condoled the sad demise of Vice President of India Mr Krishan Kant and described him as a true Gandhian, who served the country in different capacities to the satisfaction of all and strived hard for the integrity of the country. |
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Sadhotra lays foundation stone of a link road Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: The Minister of State for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Mr Ajay Sadhotra laid a foundation stone of 9.81 kms road at Sohanjana in Satwari block of Jammu district. The road will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 2.89 crores and will connect the villages of Phallain and Prambly via Thalwal, Parladpur, Gandhu Chak, Allora and Sohanjana which on completion will provide communication facilities to over 6,000 population of these villages. This prestigious project has been undertaken by the Rural Engineering Wing, Jammu under Prime Minister’s Gram Sarak Yojana and the work for construction has been started simultaneously from three sides of the area in order to complete the project in the shortest possible time. Later, while addressing public meeting at Phallain Mandal, the Minister said that the State Government is committed to ensure road connectivity to every village with the main cities to provide communication facilities to the rural people as the same is the basic requirement for the development of the area. He reiterated the Government’s resolve for socio-economic development of the rural poor particularly those living below poverty line and the remote and border areas for which, he said, that improved communication network plays a vital role. Referring to the unemployment problem, Mr Sadhotra asked the unemployed youth to take maximum advantage of various self employment programmes launched by the State and Central Governments and earn their livelihood to live respectable life instead of hankering towards Government jobs. The Minister said that the RDD has constructed 200 houses in Satwari block under Indira Awas Yojana for the people living below poverty line and another 52 houses are being taken up at a cost of Rs 10.40 lakh. Mr Sadhotra underlined the need for launching massive campaign to strengthen mutual brotherhood among different sections of the society and to crerate peaceful atmosphere in the State which has always been paramount need for the overall development, progress and prosperity of the people and their areas. Among others, Director Rural Development, Engineers and other officers of various departments, local Sarpanches, panches and prominent citizens including women were also present on the occasion. |
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Declare entire Kandi belt as drought-hit: Sharma Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: Mr Dharam Pal Sharma, former MP and senior Congress leader conducted an extensive tour of Kandi areas of Akhnoor tehsil. As per a release Mr Sharma has in a statement mentioned that crops in the entire Kandi belt have destroyed due to severe drought conditions but the State Government has so far failed to take cognizance of the matter. He alleged that no revenue authorities have conducted any survey till date to ascertain the loss to be occurred to the crops of the farmers due to drought which has gripped the entire Kandi belt. Mr Sharma added that all the areas in Kandi belt are reeling under severe shortage of drinking water and the tankers pressed into service are not sufficient to cater to the needs of the villagers as these turn up to supply after a gap of three to four days. Mr Sharma demanded that entire Kandi belt in Akhnoor tehsil in particular and in the region in general should be declared as drought-hit and Government should provide compensation to the farmers accordingly. He added that Government should formulate long term plans to get the people rid of continuous drought like conditions. He also called for deferment of recoveries on agriculture loans till the conditions become conducive. Mr Sharma said when the Chief Ministers of 14 States of the country submitted reports about drought to the Centre, no survey of any kind has been conducted in Jammu and Kashmir, which was a matter of concern for all. |
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PK asks RSS to clear stand on future of Kashmiri Hindus Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: In view of negation of Homeland demand by Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in its recent Executive meeting at Kurukeshtra Haryana, the Panun Kashmir (PK) has urged the Sangh to clear its stand on the future of displaced Kashmiri Hindus. Expressing serious concern over the negation of Homeland demand by the RSS in Kurukeshtra and subsequent meetings later on, Dr Agnishekhar, convenor Panun Kashmir said the Kashmiri Hindus feel let down by Sangh. Ridiculing the role of RSS on the reorganisation of J&K, he said it was unfortunate that on one side it (RSS) is claiming to be the champion of Hindutva and on the other it is harming the cause of Kashmiri Hindus who have been the worst suffers of the Pan Islamic terrorism. Talking to this correspondent, the PK leader said Kashmiri Hindus are committed to Homeland which is the only alternative to their geo-political aspirations. In response to a question on the demand of "safe and dignified return of the displaced Kashmiri Pandits to Valley", he remarked "what does that mean". "Hurriyat also says that KPs are part and parcel of Kashmir but in the heart of hearts they are not ready to accept us then what is difference between the stand of two organizations", he said. It is ridiculous of talking about "dignified return" and that too after over a decade, to a place where the Pan Islamic fundamentalists rule roost, he said. By supporting the separate statehood to Jammu and U T Status to Ladakh, the RSS as a supporter of Hindu cause should have also taken into consideration the demand of Kashmiri Pandits.—a homeland for them within Valley with total control of the Center. Dr Agnishekhar regretted that the Vishwa Hindu Parishad which has in its Ranchi resolution supported the Homeland demand, diluted its stand later under the influence of the Sangh. He, however, asserted that PK has not launched the battle for the Homeland on any body’s support but our organization is committed to it and every Kashmir Hindu will struggle for achieving this goal till finish. Justifying the Homeland demand for over seven lakh Kashmiri Pandits, he said when trifurcation demand is justified why not the quadruplication of the State. "We firmly believe that the State be divided into four parts, i. e statehood to Jammu, U T Status to Kashmir and separate Homeland for Pandits in Valley. " Expressing his dismay over the role of Sangh he said, RSS propagates cultural nationalism but when it comes to Kashmir, this is converted into territorial nationalism. While terming the role of RSS as unfortunate Dr Agnishekhar said it has failed Hindus of Kashmir and its stand on reorganization is anti Kashmiri Pandit in content. He said the recent developments in light of RSS support has led the Kashmiri Hindus to make rethinking with regard to their fate and future in J&K and whole of country, as KPs are feeling alienated from the main stream. He said we appreciate the aspirations of people of Jammu and Ladakh who have been facing discrimination at all levels but at the same time the Sangh should have also taken our aspirations into consideration as KPs are a homeless community. He said KPs should contemplate their new alignment under the prevailing circumstances. On the demand of constituencies in exile, he said in 1995 an attempt was made by RSS to dilute the political thrust of Panun Kashmir through a group of individuals. He maintained that reorganization of J&K without carving out the Homeland is anti Kashmiri Hindus in content and nature. The endorsement of reorganization means negation of exodus and genocide of Kashmiri Hindus by Jehadis. He alleged this way the hypocrisy of RSS stands exposed before the Hindus who exploited Kashmir cause simply to benefit Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He said it was Kashmiri Hindu who did not compromise Indian nationalism in Kashmir and vehemently opposed Islamic terrorism, secession and fundamentalism. |
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Kamaal distributes relief to destitute, militancy victims Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 27: The Central Government has sanctioned enhanced allocation of Rs. 100 crore per year for the Jammu and Kashmir State under BADP in 10th Plan. Of this, Rs. 1.17 crore has been earmarked for undertaking about 33 various development works in Tangmarg block during the current financial year. This was stated by the Industries and Commerce Minister, Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamaal at a relief distribution function organized by the Social Welfare Department at Tangmarg yesterday. The Minister who is also the MLA of the Tangmarg-Gulmarg constituency on this occasion distributed aid under various social welfare schemes among the physically handicapped persons, destitute and widows of the area. The relief includes lump sum aid of Rs. 2.25 lakh for tailoring kits to 45 beneficiaries, Rs. 4.73 among 1052 old persons at Rs. 150 per month for three months, Rs. 60,000 @ Rs. 10,000 per person under National Female Benefit Scheme for six persons as one time assistance, Rs. 23150 among 17 beneficiaries for three months, Rs. 3600 among three militancy orphaned students for two months at Rs. 600 per month under National Communal Harmony Scheme of the Union Home Ministry for the first time being a new scheme. The Minister also distributed furniture comprising of one chair with a table and 10 meters of matting for each of the 80 Anganwari Centres in the Tangmarg ICD block costing Rs. 3.28 lakh. The funds for procuring these furniture articles were provided by the Minister out of MLAs constituency development fund. The Minister said that new high power transformers were installed at 13 places in the area whileas 11 more places have been identified by the electric department which needs an allocation of Rs. 33 lakh, the Minister added. He also inaugurating electronic voting machine in the tehsil office. JM drive against adulteration continues, 35 kg stale food destroyed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: The Jammu Municipality’s special squad today destroyed 35 kg of stale and rotten food from different eating establishments and challaned 3 shopkeepers under Prevention of Food Adulteration Act and J&K Municipal Act. The squad comprising Food Inspectors headed by Health Officer today inspected 42 establishments. 18 cases were compounded and Rs. 3000/- realized as compounding fee. The team lifted 2 samples from different shops. One shopkeeper was challaned by Food and Supplies Department Inspectors accompanying the team, for not displaying the Rate List. The areas covered under today’s tour included Parade Ground, Shalimar road, Bakshi Nagar, Canal road, Akhnoor road, M. A. Stadium area and Pull par. During the last two days, Jammu Municipality destroyed 75 kg. of stale food. 102 establishments checked besides challaning 10 in the court for violation of various provisions. Forty-four cases were compounded by the Health Officer and Rs. 6500/- were realized as compounding fee. Governor expresses grief over death of Vice President Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, July 27: The Governor, Mr. G. C. Saxena has expressed shock and grief over sudden death of Vice President of India, Mr. Krishan Kant. Mr. Saxena said Mr Kant ji was an eminent political leader of great wisdom and vision who has noble ideal and the courage and convictions. His valuable services to the nation in his public life of over four decades shall be long remembered by the people of the country. The Governor prayed for peace to the soul of departed leader and extended his deepest condolences to Smt. Suman Krishan Kant and other members of the bereaved family. 230 JK youth recruited in JAKLI Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, July 27: Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) today held its passing out parade during which 230 recruits turned out and were presented with arms. The rigorously trained recruits, hailing from all parts of the State, took the oath to serve the cause of the nation at the ceremony held at JAKLI Headquarters here. The training of the recruits included strategic function and handling of arms, physical and mental build up and advance course, an official of JAKLI said. Farooq Azam was adjudged overall best recruit and was presented the Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah Sword of Honour. JAKLI was raised out of volunteers, who rallied to the call of Abdullah and other local leaders to thwart the attack of tribals in Jammu and Jashmir in 1947-48. K V Damana organizes Talent Show Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: The scouts and Guides Wing of Kendriya Vidaliya Damana organized a Talent Show today. The theme of which was "Ganesha", the God of Wisdom. After the lightening of the traditional lamp by the School Principal, IM Joshi, Principal of the Institute, the students were asked to depict the picture of Ganesha in various articles. A poem on the theme was also recited by Shivani Anand a student of V class. A short skit prepared by the student on the topic over burden student was the next theme. Some exercises of yogas were also performed by the students. A sweet song based on Raag Bhopali was recited by Poonam. Neha presented a beautiful flower made from paper cutting. Power cut in Jammu, Poonch Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 27: The power supply in several Jammu localities will remain affected on July 28 and 30. According to a PDD spokesman, in order to carry out urgent repair on 33 KV Canal Company Bagh line, the power supply to the areas like Vinayak Bazar, Jewel area, Krishna Nagar, PHE Company Bagh and Samadian area will remain affected on July 28 from 3.30 PM to 6.30 PM. The power supply shall also remain affected from 6 am to 12 noon on July 30 in districts Rajouri and Poonch. The shutdown is again subject to fair weather conditions. The inconvenience to the public on this account is regretted. |
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