Militancy has increased mani-folds
Mufti seeks NC Govt reply
on financial crunch in JK

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Mr Mufti Mohd Sayeed has questioned the National Conference Government to give reason behind ongoing financial crunch in the state and asked," where did the money.......more

ANC delegation
concludes four day
Jammu tour

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: A three member delegation of Awami National Conference conducted a four day tour of different areas of Jammu province and later held a meeting with provincial body at party headquarters.........more

MUL awards Vehicleades

Excelsior Correspondent

NEW DELHI, Nov 8: Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) conferred the prestigious GPM Award 98 on Vehicleades Jammu, the first Maruti Authorised Service Station in Jammu and Kashmir. The Vehicleades has been conferred this award for the third consecutive.......more

Yog Vidhant Seva Samiti
organises Med Camp

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Shri Yog Vidhant Seva Samiti, Jammu, organised a free medical camp at Rajeev Nagar, Narwal Jammu in order to serve the poor and below poverty line community .........more

Non-teaching JU
employees
continue strike

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Jammu University Non-Teaching Employees Union, continued their indefinite strike for the second day on Saturday.

As per a release all the employees remained outside their respective offices, bringing to a halt all ........more

line PDC employees
meet CEs

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: The Chief Engineer, Civil, Power Development Corporation, Jammu met the agitating staff of Power development Corporation at their dharna being carried out under the chairmanship of Mr Sumer Khajuria, president, Coordination Committee of Power Development Department and assured for the meeting of the Additional Chief secretary, PDD........more

PHE employees
voice demands
at Chenani

Excelsior Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, Nov 8: A meeting of the PHE Employees Association was held at Chenani under the presidentship of Mr Jagdish Raj, tehsil president.

ASs per a release the employees from Kud, Patnitop, Sudh Mahadev, Latti and Dhuna .........more

Naqvi apprised of Jammu
Artists' concern on PGF

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov. 8: Mr Rishi Kumar Koushal, Senior leader alongwith Mr B.M. Dubey, General Secretary Doordarshan Approved DRama Artists Association Jammu met Mr Naqvi State Minister of Information and Broadcasting at Delhi and have lodged protect regarding the delay in the functioning of Dogri News from Jammu doordarshan PGF.........more

‘Maa Shakti’ stresses on proper counseling facilities

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: ‘Maa Shakti’, a social and religious organisation has expressed serious concern over inadequate educational counseling and career guidance facilities in the country.

In a statement issued here ......more

Muslim Federation to fight
against discrimination

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Muslim Federation president Mr Abdul Majid has assured his partymen that he will take all possible measures to strengthen the organisation...more
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Militancy has increased mani-folds

Mufti seeks NC Govt reply on financial crunch in JK

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Mr Mufti Mohd Sayeed has questioned the National Conference Government to give reason behind ongoing financial crunch in the state and asked," where did the money go".

He was speaking at a largely attended public meeting, which was jointly addressed by senior Congress leaders including Jammu and Kashmir Pardesh Congress Committee chief Ch Mohd Aslam. The meeting was organised by prominent Congress leader Mr Raman Bhalla and hundreds of people participated in it.

Mr Sayeed, also charged the Farooq Government with its failure to contain militancy in the state and alleged that militancy had increased many folds. "Militancy has spread since the installation of Farooq Government and has reached to border districts of Poonch and Rajouri", he added.

He claimed that militancy had been largely controlled during the Congress regime due to which Parliamentary elections in the state alongwith rest of the country could be conducted.

The former Home Minister said that gun was no solution to militancy and stressed for a political dialogue to solve the Kashmir tangle. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party was worried only to save its Government in Centre and pleasing its allies, he alleged.

The Congress leader charged the Vajpayee Government with internationalising the Kashmir issue and described it a ‘weak Government’. "Only Congress can provide a stable Government and keep the nation united", he said.

Coming back to the state politics, Mufti referred to the ongoing dispute between two Ministers of Farooq Cabinet and asked,"how can a Government ask its citizens to abide by laws of which two minister are involved in unlawful acts".

Mr Mufti alleged nepotism in recruitment of Government jobs and said that ‘corruption was on peak’. However, Congress will not topple the NC Government by manuplation but only through people’s verdict," he added.

While addressing, president of Jammu and Kashmir Pardesh Congress Committee, Ch Mohd Aslam appealed people to strengthen Congress party as ‘it was the only party which could govern the country’.

Launching a scathing attack on the State as well as Centre Government, he lamented that sentiments of people were being exploited on the name of religion to get their votes.

He explained that importance of ballet was extreme in a democratic set up and assured people that their problems would be solved after returning of Congress to power.

Former MP and senior Congress leader Mr Mangat Ram Sharma described the NC-BJP alliance as ‘unholy which was based on quid pro quo’. He alleged misuse of funds by the ruling National Conference.

Mr Mangat Ram confessed that Congress committed a blunder during the last assembly election when prominent youth leader Mr Raman Bhalla was denied the party ticket from Jammu Cantonment constituency. "If Mr Bhalla had been given ticket from Jammu Cantonment, Congress would have one more MLA in the state assembly," he added.

Mr Raman Bhalla, while speaking, focused the attention towards local problems and said that people who had hoped some developmental works after the installation of popular Government have been badly disappointed.

Mr Bhalla expressed his concern over the price hike and increasing unemployment. He exhorted people to come forward and strengthen Congress party to provide an able and stable Government to the country.

Ex MLA Mrs Swaran Lata flayed the Central Government for not declaring Doda and Poonch as disturbed areas. She also expressed concern over the Pak firing in border areas and demanded immediate action in this regard.

Mr Ashwani Sharma, prominent Congress leader, criticised the Farooq Government for not paying heed towards the migration of people in border areas. He charged the Chief Minister with his opportunistic approach.

Another Congress leader Dr Mehboob Beg, claimed that Farooq Abdullah was not capable for the Chief Ministership and asked the NC Government to enlist its achievements during the past two years since assuming power.

Others who addressed the public meeting included Messrs Madan Lal Sharma, Ex MP Dharam Pal Sharma, Ch Talib Hussain, Rani Billowria and Mrs Fareeda Munir. Mr Balwan Singh and Gulchain Singh Charak and Vijay Sharma were also present there.

ANC delegation concludes four day Jammu tour

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: A three member delegation of Awami National Conference conducted a four day tour of different areas of Jammu province and later held a meeting with provincial body at party headquarters.

As per a release, the delegation comprised of Mrs Khem Lata Wakhloo, vice president, Mohd Shafi Advocate, general secretary and Kashmir Provincial president Mr Tariq Hamid Karra.

While addressing Mr Karra expressed grave concern over prevailing political situation in the State, stating that the National Conference Government was deliberately pushing the State of J&K to an era like that of ‘the dark ages’ as all known democratic and constitutional norms were being unabashedly trampled upon by unwritten, illegal and unethical style of Governance with ulterior motives.

Accusing the present Government of having neither the vision nor will or competence to lead the people at this crucial juncture Mr Karra said that the situation has reached to such a sorry pass that everything from job to admission in professional institutions was allegedly on sale through an auction bid with no price tag. He said since the Government in Jammu and Kashmir State has passed on into the hands of National Conference by proxy, that was perhaps the reason for their being indifferent and insensitive to the feelings, aspirations and problems of the people..

Addressing the workers Mr Mohd Shafi Advocate said that the State institutions have become defunct and administration got paralysed with the corruption being perpetuated from the top. He said even vital field of education has not been spared. He said it was evident from the fact that even examinations for the Class 9 had to be postponed on the very first day of commencement at Jammu due to leakage of papers.

Meanwhile a prominent youth group joined ANC. They included Messrs Akbar Khan, Anil Bakshi, V P Singh, Rajesh Kotwal, Raj Kumar, Rajesh Gandotra, Zaffar Khan, Suraj Sharma, Shujat Ali Khan, Anwar Khan and Kuldeep Singh. Welcoming the youth into party fold and concluding the address, Mrs Khem Lata Wakhloo, exhorted the youth to get ready for a sustained struggle to rid the State of the present unethical Government.

The meeting among others was addressed by Messrs Hans Raj, Thakur Rounaq Singh. Gian Singh, Randheer Singh, Kewal Sharma and Ashaq Hussain.

MUL awards Vehicleades

Excelsior Correspondent

NEW DELHI, Nov 8: Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) conferred the prestigious GPM Award 98 on Vehicleades Jammu, the first Maruti Authorised Service Station in Jammu and Kashmir. The Vehicleades has been conferred this award for the third consecutive year.

As per a release, the award for this year was received by general manager of Vehicleades, Sqdn Ldr (Retd) O P Abrol at an impressive ceremony, in the presence of Mr Devinder Singh Rana, Managing Director of Vehicleades. Out of 1200 odd Maruti Authorised Service Stations in the country only 26 were honoured with a silver trophy by the Managing Director of Maruti Udyog Limited Mr RSSLN Bhaskarruddu.

The MUL specially honoured Mr Devinder Singh Rana for his performance when he was specially called to address the gathering. He narrated his journey from a MASS to the dealership and dwelt at length on the quality of relationship with the automobile giant MUL. He discussed various aspects service industry and important role the MASS has to play in the emerging competitive automobile scenario. He laid greater emphasis on customer satisfaction and related activities.

The Managing Director of MUL Mr Bhaskarruddu praised the network and placed his confidence on the members of MUL family.

Mr Jagdish Khattar, Joint Managing Director, MUL talked about the strength of MUL and also discussed future plans.

Dr K Kumar, Director Engineering, MUL, laid stress on quality and customer satisfaction. He urged the MASS (Maruti Authorised Service Stations) to work dedicatedly and to reach an optimum level of service quality and customer satisfaction. He wanted the MASS to guide and help the customer and provide him world class service.

Yog Vidhant Seva Samiti organises Med Camp

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Shri Yog Vidhant Seva Samiti, Jammu, organised a free medical camp at Rajeev Nagar, Narwal Jammu in order to serve the poor and below poverty line community of the area.

As per a release, free Medical Camp was organised by Mr Sat Paul Singh Rathore, president in which all arrangements were carried out including provision of medicines.

Dr Mehraj Din Chauhan, Assistant Surgeon, Dr Ashok Kumar Koul and Dr Ashok Sharma rendered free services in order to treat the patients suffering from eye, mone, throat, and other diseases. The doctors rendered effective services to every patient carefully and free medicines were distributed among them.

More than 350 patients and other participants participated in the camp. After the treatment to patients was over, Mr Sat Paul Singh Rathore, apprised the audiance that such free medical camps will be organised in different parts of the district Jammu every month, and that Blood Donation Camp will be followed soon. All this has been carried out in accordance with the wishes of Shri Asha Ram Ji Bapu, chief of Sri Yog Vidhant Seva Samiti.

Mr Rathore further apprised the audiances and patients that Sat Sang will be held in the month of February next in which Shri Asha Ram Ji Bapu will bless the participants.

Non-teaching JU employees continue strike

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Jammu University Non-Teaching Employees Union, continued their indefinite strike for the second day on Saturday.

As per a release all the employees remained outside their respective offices, bringing to a halt all official working in the campus on the second day of strike. Mr Aman Sharma, general secretary of the Union while addressing the employees to concede the genuine demands of the employees without any further loss of time.

The executive body of the union was called by the Vice Chancellor, which met him in his office and discussed in detail the issues as also the need to resort to action. The Vice Chancellor assured the executive to take up the matter with State Government authorities.

A joint meeting of Jammu University Teachers Association and Non-Teaching Employees Union was also held and the teaching community was apprised of the action and demands of the employees. In the evening Mr R S Dalpatia, joint secretary addressed the employees and made them aware of the discussions held with the vice chancellor and the JUTA representatives.

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PDC employees meet CEs

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: The Chief Engineer, Civil, Power Development Corporation, Jammu met the agitating staff of Power development Corporation at their dharna being carried out under the chairmanship of Mr Sumer Khajuria, president, Coordination Committee of Power Development Department and assured for the meeting of the Additional Chief secretary, PDD and Managing Director PDC in the second week of this month.

As per a release Mr Sumer Khajuria sought the attention of the Chief Engineer Civil Mr B L Miari to the decision taken in the meeting held between the representatives of the employees and team of officers of PDC headed by Mr J A Shamiri, Managing Director PDC and held that the PDC management has failed to hold periodical meetings.

The Chief Engineer assured the agitating employees to discuss their issue in a high level meeting to be held shortly.


PHE employees voice demands at Chenani

Excelsior Correspondent

UDHAMPUR, Nov 8: A meeting of the PHE Employees Association was held at Chenani under the presidentship of Mr Jagdish Raj, tehsil president.

ASs per a release the employees from Kud, Patnitop, Sudh Mahadev, Latti and Dhuna participated and demanded regularisation of daily wagers, implementation of Essential Services Act to PHE Department, bring at par with daily wagers of workers drawing a consolidated salary of Rs 200 and Rs 500 per month and enhancement in the daily wage rate to Rs 100 from the Rs 35 as being paid at present.

Mr Jagdish Raj while addressing appealed the PHE employees to beware of some self-styled leaders who were exploiting the workers to grind their own axe.

Others who spoke included Messrs Raj Krishan, Darbara Singh and Govind Ram.

Naqvi apprised of Jammu Artists' concern on PGF

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov. 8: Mr Rishi Kumar Koushal, Senior leader alongwith Mr B.M. Dubey, General Secretary Doordarshan Approved DRama Artists Association Jammu met Mr Naqvi State Minister of Information and Broadcasting at Delhi and have lodged protect regarding the delay in the functioning of Dogri News from Jammu doordarshan PGF.

Mr Koushal told Mr Naqvi that Mrs Sushama Sawraj Minister of Information and Broadcasting had assured and promised him three months ago that the functioning of Dogri News Service from Doordarshan would start immediately. The promise made by the former Minister has not been honoured and materialised till date which is matter of great concern. He has taken serious note of it and lodged a strong protest on the behalf of Jammu people in general and artist community in particular.

Mr Koushal strongly protested against the indifferent attitude of centre in the matter of long pending demands of Artists community to up-grade Doordarshan Jammu into a full-fledged Doordarshan Kendra, Dogri News Service, increase in the frequency range of transmission of Jammu Doordarshan to cover entire Jammu region and to counter the false propaganda of Pakistan Television.

Mr Rishi KUmar Koushal further apprised Mr Naqvi regarding the importance and need of fullfledged Doordarshan Kendra for Jammu region. He told him that powerful propaganda of Pakistan Television is misleading people here regarding the true facts and figures which needs to be countered effectively. The absence of effective propoganda from ourside is strengthening the hands of enemy. Ministry of Information and Broadcasting should take effective steps and take strong measures immediately to savce the situation from further worsening.

The talent of artists and writers can be utilized for this purpose and masses residing in the remote and far flung areas can be educated and informed about the nefarious design of Pakistan. Mr Naqvi assured that he would take necessary steps in this regard immediately.

‘Maa Shakti’ stresses on proper counseling facilities

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: ‘Maa Shakti’, a social and religious organisation has expressed serious concern over inadequate educational counseling and career guidance facilities in the country.

In a statement issued here today, it said in the absence of these facilities the children are suffering throughout the country. Emphasising the need for providing complete educational guidance to the children at pre primary, primary and higher educational level based on their physical and mental aptitude, intelligence quotient and personnel caliber it said an opportunity should be provided to them to utilise their inner capabilities to the fullest potential.

It said the children and youth can be transformed into perfectionists in any field if they are properly guided by the expert educational councilors to choose a field to be mastered in their life. Such guidances should also envisage the measures in individual cases to remove the weaknesses of their personalities, it added.

Highlighting the role of educational councilors and stressing the need for their services for the welfare and all round development of the children, Swami Paul Ji chairman of the organisation in his address said the children as well as their parents do not possess the complete knowledge of the courses and other technical fields due to non availability of educational counseling.

He said lack of proper guidance about the educational vocational and professional settlement of the children and youth is one of the major causes of the frustration among them. He said the parents watch their wards to be brought up and educated upto graduation and postgraduation level and the wards thereafter add to the huge crowd hankering for employment.

He impressed upon the policy makers and the educational experts to think upon the streamlining of the educational set up by affording proper and timely guidance during the course of education for best personality development for the children so that their career building is ensured.

Muslim Federation to fight against discrimination

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Muslim Federation president Mr Abdul Majid has assured his partymen that he will take all possible measures to strengthen the organisation.

Addressing the partymembers at its headquarters after his election as Muslim Federation president last month, he exorted the workers to get themselves prepared for a united struggle against the discrimination meted to Muslim community by the Government in all spheres of life.

Later announcing a joint meeting of the Working Committee members and Party delegates he announced the formation of the youth wing of the Federation. He also said that all the district and block level committees of the Federation will be constituted shortly and a general convention of the Party will be held during the second week of December.

The members of the youth wing include Messrs Abdul Hafiz, Aftab Manhas, Zafar Iqbal, Sajjad Nawaz, Farooq Malik as chief organisor, president, vice president, general secretary and cashier respectively.

Besides this Messrs Amjad Ali, Sadiq Malik, Altaf Hussain, Mohammad Ayub Malik, Assadullah Malik, Arif Khan and Saleem Malik were nominated as Working Committee members of the Youth Wing.

The meeting also expressed serious concern over steep rise in prices of essential commodities and prevailing financial crunch.

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