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over Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The Chief Minister, Dr Farooq...more Gurmat
Samagam Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The national level 8th Gurmat Samagam....more Cong
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to go Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: All J&K Graduate and Post-Graduate Teachers’ Forum has resolved to go on hunger strike on November 3.....more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The employees of sub-office, University of Kashmir ...more Young
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| JAMMU, Nov 1: Cpt Dewan Singh,
ADC former ruler of Jammu nd Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh
has termed the recent statement of former
Sadar-e-Riyasat, Dr Karan Singh that he (late Maharaja)
wanted to have accession with Pakistan as baseless and
unfortunate. he termed that these allegations have been
made to malign the image of former ruler of the state
unnecessarily. Talking to media persons here today, Capt Dewan Singh termed the late Maharaja a true patriot, nationalist and democrat who had no soft corner for Pakistan and never wanted that state of Jammu and Kashmir should merge with that country. He said Maharaja Hari Singh had no two thoughts about J&K’s accession with India but due to certain reasons the accession process was delayed. Capt Dewan Singh who had spent over 10 years of life in exile with former ruler of J&K state in Bombay said it was actually his Prime Minister, Mr Ram Chand Kak and a General, Gen. H L Scot who wanted independent Jammu and Kashmir having close ties with Pakistan. But when the lateMaharaja came to know about it he dismissed Mr Ram Chand Kak and Gen Scot flew to Karachi. Recalling the past events he said when Pak tribals invaded Kashmir in October, Maharaja Hari Singh flew to Kashmir alongwith Lala Mehar Chand Mahajan to lead his army on war front. He said the Maharaja put on his uniform and took the pistol to take lead of his troops but it was only on the request of the Chief of His Army Staff, Brig. Rajinder Singh he gave orders to latter to lead his troops. He said during the Pak attack he did not visit Jammu and stayed in Kashmir till Mr B P Menon Secretary of State Government of India visited Kashmir on October 25 and asked Maharaja that he should not stay in Valley under the prevailing conditions. While terming the reports totally baseless that Maharaja Hari Singh had fled from Kashmir, Capt Dewan Singh said that he left the Valley on the intervention and persuasion of Mr Menon. He said on reaching Jammu on October 26, the instrument of Accession was signed at Hotel Hari Niwas here by late Maharaja and Mr Menon. He said that Maharaja was pursued by the then British Governor General in India, Lord Mount Batton that being the head of a Muslim majority state he should have accession of J&K with Kashmir. He said even Lord Mount Batton personally visited Kashmir in June to persuade the ruler of the state in this regard. However, this suggestion was tactfully turned down by Hari Singh, Capt Dewan Singh said. He said the proof of this all can be had from the two books one is Kashmir 1947, Rival Version of History by Mr Prem Shanker Jha and second in Menon’s Book on Kashmir. |
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CM shocked over cyclone damage Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The Chief Minister, Dr Farooq Abdullah has expressed shock and grief over the loss of lives and property caused by cyclone which hit Orissa recently. In a message, the Chief Minister, who is currently on an official tour of foreign countries has expressed sympathies with the bereaved families who have suffered loss of life and property in the unprecedented natural calamity. |
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Gurmat Samagam being organised Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The national level 8th Gurmat Samagam is being organised at Digiana Ashram, Jammu on Nov. 3, this year. The Samagam is being organised by Dera Nangali Sahib Poonch, to commemorate 8th death anniversary of late Mahant Bachitter Singh Ji who championed the cause of poor, downtrodden and weaker sections of society. In his memory a college of Engineering and technology has recently been set up at Babliana in Jammu district. The present Mahant of the Dera, Mahant Manjit Singh Ji disclosed that the Diwan would be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ashram premises in which Giani Sahib Singh, former Head Granthi Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, S Amarjeet Singh Sarna, President Delhi Gurudawara Prabandhik Committee, Prof Joginder Singh, Secretary DGPC would also participate. People in general and devotes of the Dera in particular have been requested to attend the Gurmat Sanagam and seek blessings of Almighty. Guru Kalangar would also be arranged. |
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Cong threatens agitations against power, water crisis Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The State Unit of Congress has threatened to launch agitation in near future with protest dharna including Gherao of Civil Secretariate forcing state administration to redress of the grievances of general masses, in case government failed to improve supply of electricity and drining water to eight lakh people of winter capital. The decision was taken at a meeting of Congress leaders held in Gandhi Nagar under the chairmanship of Mr Raman Bhalla. At the meeting the party leaders and workers expressed deep concern over acute power and drinking water crisis in the city which had also resulted in the fall of production in the industrial estates. He said besides this, the government has failed to increase local generation. Instead of spending money on renovation of small and major power projects the government was simply spending crores of rupees on increasing the number of engineers. The Congress leaders threatened that they would stage demonstrations if more tubewells were not dug for improving proper supply of drinking water. Mr Bhalla referred to drinking water shortage in the city and in Gandhinagar, Chhanni Himmat, Nai Basti and Last Morh, Rampora, Nanak Nagar and Trikutanagar. Mr Bhalla expressed shock that in many cases tubewells are ready but these tubewells are not operational. The others who addressed were S Balbir Singh Manga, Amrish Sharma, Maya Kour, Agya Kour, S Mohinder Singh, Shyam Kumar, Om Parkash, Rakesh Bhagat Heera, Panna Lal, Yash Paul, Satya Charak, Rajan Bhasin. |
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Young girl attempts
suicide Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: A middle aged man was knocked to death by speeding matador at Jewel while a young house-wife and a girl committed suicide by consuming some poisonous drug. Besides, three persons were injured in separate road accidents. According to police reports, a middle aged man was killed when his scooter bearing number JK02G-5866 was hit by speeding matador bearing number JK02C-7925 at Indira Chowk this afternoon. The police personnel on duty immediately rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to Government Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him as brought dead. The body of the deceased identified as Rajinder Koul son of Kashi Nath Koul of Preet Nagar handed over to family members after post-mortem. Police have registered a case in this connection and held the matador driver on charge of causing death due to rash and negligent driving. The matador was also seized by the police. Meanwhile, a young house-wife identified as Bholi Devi wife of Surjeet Kumar of village Nadhi of R S Pura tehsil committed suicide by consuming some insecticide at her residence. She was shifted to hospital where doctors washed her stomach but she could not fight for her life and died. The cause behind this extreme step is yet to be ascertained. R S Pura Police have registered a case in this connection and started investigation to ascertain the cause behind this incident. A young girl committed suicide by consuming some poisonous drug at her residence. She had been shifted to hospital yesterday but despite doctors hectic efforts she could not fight for her life and died this afternoon. She has been identified as Reeta daughter of Jia Lal of Badyal Barahamana. The cause behind this extreme step is yet to be ascertained. Two persons were injured when their scooter was hit by negligently driven matador bearing number JK02G-4012 at Barnai this morning. Some passers-by immediately rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to hospital where their condition was stated to be critical till the last reports came in. They have been identified as Bashir Ahmed son of Nabab Din of Patoli and Nazir Ahmed son of Azad Din of Kho Manasa. In another road accident, a youth sustained critical injuries when his motorcycle was hit by a fast-moving Tata Sumo at Bus Stand. The injured was rushed to hospital and admitted. His condition was stated to be improving. He has been identified as Mohd Shafi son of Juma Khan of Udhampur. In a bid to end life, a young girl consumed some poisonous substance at her residence. Identified as Bharti daughter of Harbans Lal of Kangril was shifted to hospital when spotted unconscious by family members where doctors washed her stomach and provided her superficial treatment. Doctors attending her stated her condition as critical till the last reports came in. The cause behind this extreme step has not been reported so far. |
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Estates employees dharna in 5th day Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The dharna launched by the Estates Employees at Mubarak Mandi here entered fifth day today. Over 600 employees of the Department participated in today’s dharna, a handout issued by All J&K Estates Employees Association which is spearheading the agitation said. The employees are protesting against the rigid stance of the authorities towards their problems. While addressing the demonstrators, the president of the Association Mr Prem Singh alleged that despite the repeated pleas to the authorities no steps have been taken till date to solve the demands of the employees. Holding the authorities responsible for the present plight of the employees, he said finding no alternative after the authorities maintained their rigid stand the Association was forced to launch agitation. He warned that in case no steps were taken to mitigate the problems of the employees the Association will launch strike. He also announced that present dharna will continue till demands are settled. Others who addressed the demonstrators include Messrs Sushil Kumar, Satnam Singh, Asha Nand, Bachan Lal, Rajesh Kumar, Hans Raj, Sagar Massi, Miss Joshi, Miss Bimla and Miss Raju. The Association is demanding that original designations for the skilled workers, holding of DPC, two and half days extra pay, re-organisation of Estates Department, regularisation of daily wagers and issuance of tools and uniform to employees. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank Employees Assoc-iation organised a function to accord touching farewell to Mr Brahm Dev Sharma, a bank employee, on attaining the age of superannuation. According to a release, the function was organised under the chairmanship of Mr Mohan Singh and a large number of employees of the Bank attended it. Mr Singh highlighted the services of the retiring Bank official and prayed for his happy life ahead. Mr Shishu Malhotra general secretary of the Association also appreciated the services of the Mr Sharma. |
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Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Nov 1: The Works Minister, Mr Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shah, who is officiating as Chief Minister, inaugurated a 6-weeks Entrepreneurship Development Programme here today. The Programme has been organised by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) with objective of providing training and technical know-how to the rural educated unemployed youth in various trades to enable them set up their own employment ventures. Career choice counselling would be also provided to the participants. About 35 unemployed youth, including 10 girls, are participating in the workshop. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister called upon the unemployed youth to opt for private sector employment as the Government jobs are too limited to accommodate all aspirants. He asked the NGO’s and concerned departments to provide proper guidance to the unemployed youth to upgrade their entrepreneurship skill imperative for generating economic activities in the State. He said in the back drop of liberal world trade market, our youth will have to widen horizon of their thinking and take up self employment ventures in a big way. Mr Shah also stressed the need for strict financial discipline for comprehensive development of the State, adding officers and planners should work with machinery zeal to usher the State in new era of prosperity. Appreciating the efforts of NABARD in providing liberal funding for rebuilding infrastructure in the State, Mr Shah said efforts should be made to have the benefits of welfare programmes perculate down to the grass roots level. The General Manager, NABARD, Mr Bhawar Puri in his address said that Jammu and Kashmir has a vast potential of natural resources which, if exploited, fully would provide employment not only to the unemployed youth of the State but also those from outside. He said the State has a potential to export olive worth rupees one thousand crores annually and can produce artistic wood furniture worth Rs 6 thousand crores with vast global market. Floriculture Food and Food Processing, Handicrafts, Dairy, Tourism, Horticulture and wood carving are other potential areas available in the State which have tremendous scope throughout the country. He said NABARD would provide full support for setting up of employment units on large scale in these sectors. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The Minister for Industries and Commerce, Mr Bodh Raj Bali inaugurated a 10-day Gram Shree Mela-99 at Gole Market Gandhi Nagar here today. It has jointly been organised by Priydarshani Indira Mahila Society and Deepak Women Development Crewal Embroidery Society Jammu. An exclusive "Artistic" utility collections of handicraft, handloom and khadi have been exhibited by 20 non-Governmental organisations and societies of Jammu division. Referring to the devastation which industrial sector experienced during last eight years of militancy in the State, Mr Bali said that with the installation of popular Government headed by Dr Farooq Abdullah the ailing industrial sector has again come to the rails. The Chief Executive Officer, Jammu Urban Development Agency, Mr Ravinder Gupta who presided over the function, in his presidential address said that KVIB is being brought under Internet communication system to give marketing support and publicity to manufactured products of various units of the KVIB in the State. Earlier, the Minister went round the stalls and interacted with the organisers and President, Miss Simi Koul and enquired about market potential of their manufactured products. |
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Karan Singh’s statement ridiculous: Capt Dewan Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: Capt Dewan Singh, ADC of former ruler of Jammu and Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh has termed the recent statement of former Sadar-e-Riyasat, Dr Karan Singh that Late Maharaja wanted the accession of J&K with Pakistan as baseless and unfortunate. He termed that these allegations have been made to malign the image of former ruler of the state unnecessarily. Talking to media persons here today, Capt. Dewan Singh termed the late Maharaja a true patriot, nationalist and democrat who had no soft corner for Pakistan and never wanted that state of Jammu and Kashmir should merge with that country. He said Maharaja Hari Singh had no two thoughts about J&K’s accession with India but due to certain reasons the accession process was delayed. Capt Dewan Singh who had spent over 10 years of life in exile with former ruler of J&K state in Bombay said it was actually the Maharaja’s Prime Minister, Mr Ram Chand Kak and a General, Gen. H L Scot who wanted independent Jammu and Kashmir having close ties with Pakistan. But when the late Maharaja came to know about it he dismissed Mr Ram Chand Kak and Gen Scot flew to Karachi. Recalling the past events he said when Pak tribals invaded Kashmir in October 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh flew to Kashmir from Jammu alongwith Lala Mehar Chand Mahajan to lead his army on war front. He said the Maharaja put on his uniform and took the pistol to take lead of his troops but it was only on the request of the Chief of his Army Staff, Brig. Rajinder Singh he gave orders to latter to lead his troops. He said during the Pak attack he did not visit Jammu and stayed in Kashmir till Mr B P Menon Secretary of State Government of India visited Valley on October 25 and asked Maharaja that he should not stay in Valley under the prevailing conditions. While terming the reports totally baseless that Maharaja Hari Singh had fled from Kashmir, Capt Dewan Singh said that he left the Valley on the intervention and persuasion of Mr Menon. He said on reaching Jammu on October 26, the instrument of Accession was signed at Hotel Hari Niwas here by late Maharaja and Mr Menon who also came here from Kashmir on the same day. He said that Maharaja was pursued by the then British Governor General in India, Lord Mount Batton that being the head of a Muslim majority state he should have accession of J&K with Kashmir. He said even Lord Mount Batton personally visited Kashmir in June to persuade the ruler of the state in this regard. However, this suggestion was tactfully turned down by Hari Singh, Capt Dewan Singh said. He said the proof of this all can be found from the two books one is Kashmir 1947, Rival Version of History by Mr Prem Shanker Jha and second in Menon’s Book on Kashmir. |
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Labour union for revival of sick units Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 1 : The State Central Labour union has stressed the need for the revival of sick Industrial units in the Jammu and Kashmir state. According to a release, a meeting of the All Jammu Auto Operators Association was held here at Shahidi Chowk Jammu under the supervision of its president- Shanti Saroop Gupta. Mr Masood Indrabi, state president State Central Labour Union presided over the meeting. Mr Gupta highlighted the problems being faced by the workers. The said that Mr Umar Abdullah, the Union Minister of State for Industry should take initiative for the revival of sick units in the Jammu and Kashmir state. Mr Indrabi said that Industrial department should come for the rescue of the sick units of the Public Sector Undertakings. He opined that Government should constitute a high power committee including state and Central level technocrats and other Industrial experts from private sector to conduct a survey and give its report for the revival of sick units in the state. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 1: The employees of sub-office, University of Kashmir condoled the untimely death of Assistant Registrar, Mr A H Shah. In a meeting of the employees of the Jammu sub-office, held here today, the members condoled the untimely death of Mr Abdul Hamid Shah, Assistant Registrar and prayed for peace to the departed soul, who left for heavenly abode on October 31. |
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