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| Tarigami asks Govt to check corruption Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 2 : Alleging that corruption was at its peak in Jammu and Kashmir, CPI(M), an ally of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Government, today said concrete measures should be taken to check the menace.......more Unidentified
body Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: An unidentified body was recovered while as 12 persons were injured in separate road accidents..........more Dalai Lama
culminates Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Aug 2: Nobra locality was boomed with tunes of Ladakhi traditional songs and dance and Balti gazals when the people of Nobra accorded a rousing send-off to the........more Community
solar Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Aug 2: Chief Executive Councilor, Mr Tshupstan Chhe-wang today dedicated a community.....more KSMA
offers Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA), Bishkek offers a good opportunity for the students belonging to middle class families.....more |
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protest lack of ambulance Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Thirty two students and two female teachers were injured when roof of a hall of a private middle educational institution building collapsed this morning in Arnia town. The building...........more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Minister for Health and Medical Education Mr Lal Singh has said that he will not spare the doctors refusing to go to the rural area and serve...........more People
asked to maintain communal harmony Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Various social, political and religious organisations have expressed their concern over violence in Kishtwar town and appealed to..........more Case
registered for assault Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Police have registered a case against two youths who had assaulted Modern Bar and Restaurant Manager...........more |
Tarigami asks Govt to check corruption Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 2 : Alleging that corruption was at its peak in Jammu and Kashmir, CPI(M), an ally of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Government, today said concrete measures should be taken to check the menace. "Corruption is at the peak ... Works are being announced and funds disbursed... But nothing is seen so far on the ground," party State Secretary M Y Tarigami told a gathering of Democratic Youth Federation, the student wing of the Leftist Party in the State. He said the Government should do away with the services of the corrupt officials which would also create employment opportunities. Tarigami warned that if the Government fails to check corruption it will meet the fate of the Farooq Abdullah Government. Meanwhile, a youth rally was also organized by these youth to press for their demands. Speaking to these youth, Mr Tarigami recounted the trials and tribulations through which the youth of the State had to go during the recent years of turmoil and asked the powers that be not to take the needs and requirements of this segment of the Society lightly. He lamented that the State suffered from the lack of investment, total absence of the industrial base and decay of the indigenous industries. Mr Tarigami pleaded or the reopening of the traditional trade routes which had provided livelihood to the youth in past. He suggested that instead of retrenchment of low paid employee, fat-salaried corrupt officials should be brought under down sizing schemes of the Government. Dwelling upon the latest moves of melting of ice in Indo-Pak relations, he pleaded for acceleration of these efforts in the interest of millions in the sub-continent and not to stand on false prestige, which had brought miseries to the people. Speaking on the occasion, West Bengal Minister, Abdul Saleem congratulated the youth of Kashmir for their courage and determination to assert their rights. Among others who spoke on the occasion included Messrs Mohd Amin Dar, Mohd Yaqub Ganai, Tapas Sinha, NN Krishna Dass, Mohd Khalil Naik, Kishore Kumar, Mohd Afzal and MA Bakshi. |
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Unidentified body recovered; 12 injured in accidents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: An unidentified body was recovered while as 12 persons were injured in separate road accidents. Police spokesman said that an unidentified body was recovered from near State Bank of India near Janipur. The body was shifted to hospital and has been lying in mortuary. A case has been registered in this connection and further investigations were on. Meanwhile, 10 persons were injured in collision between a bus bearing registration number JK02M-8087 and truck number JK02G-5029 near Chenani. All the injured—Ajit Singh, Jatinder Singh, Rakesh Kumar, Swaran Singh, Anil Kumar, Tahira Begum, Jora Begum, M R Beg, Farhad and Nizam Din—have been hospitalised and their condition was stated to be out of danger. In another road accident, Vikas Bali, son of Bal Krishan of Rajpura was injured after he was hit by a vehicle at Shalamar Chowk. He has been hospitalised. In yet another accident, one Mukesh Kumar, son of Dharam Paul of Miran Sahib was injured in accident near Hotel Asia. He was rushed to hospital and his condition was stated to be critical. Meanwhile, a youth Sandeep Sharma, son of Sham Lal of Peer Mitha was severely stabbed by a miscreant Deep Kumar alias Toti of Jullaka Mohalla at Peer Mitha Chowk this morning. After inflicting severe stab wounds on Sandeep Sharma, the miscreant fled from the spot leaving him bleeding profusely. The critically injured Sandeep was, later, admitted to Government Medical College Hospital and his condition was stated to be serious. A case has been registered in this connection and hunt was on to nab the accused. But no arrest was made till late this evening. |
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Dalai Lama culminates 12 days tour of Nobra Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Aug 2: Nobra locality was boomed with tunes of Ladakhi traditional songs and dance and Balti gazals when the people of Nobra accorded a rousing send-off to the Dalai Lama on this culmination of his 12days visit to Nobra. Deeply endorsing the communal amity shown by the people of all the communities by performing their traditional cultural programme at Nobra Photang, the Dalai Lama showed his desire to visit Nobra again. The Talwar dance of Turtuk, Mendok, Tatmo dance of Nobra and local traditional folk dances were some of the features which were displayed at the Photang attended by thousands of people. Performing the Talwar dance, the artists of Turtuk, invited the Dalai Lama to visit their Valley in the next visit of Nobra. The Dalai Lama accepted the request. Liberated during the war of 1971, Turtuk is located 70 KM away of Deskit, the headquarters of Deskit and is a prosperous village of Nobra. Felicitating the social activities of both Buddhists and Muslims in Nobra, the Dalai Lama urged upon the need to further promote the gesture of communal amity. The people of all the different sects should treat each other as spiritual brothers and sisters, the Lama added. During his stay at Nobra the Dalai Lama was called at Jama Masjid Disket and Jama Masjid Hundar. The Imam of Jama Masjid Hunder Haji Masjid Hundar. The Imam presented a memento and thanked Dalai Lama for accepting their request in visiting Hundar Masjid. In his speech at Hundar, the Dalai Lama urged for promotion of religious pluralism. He gave the focus on ‘treating each other with love’ saying that it is the only force to bind the relations between each other. The Dalai Lama made religious sermons at Deskit Photang, Deskit Gonpa and Samtanling Gonpa during his stay at Nobra. He also visited Lamdon Model School, Government Higher Secondary School and gave audiences to the students and asked them to learn modern education but at the same time suggested to learn local Ladakhi language to protect and preserve their traditional culture. The Dalai Lama went back to Dharamsala- his kingdom in exile. To see him off, the Chief Executive Councillor, Thupstan Chhewang, Science and Technology Minister Nawang Rigzin Jora, Tsultim Phunchok, Sonab Wangchuk, Tsering Morup and other senior officers of the district reached Nobra yesterday. |
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Community solar drier set-up in Leh Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Aug 2: Chief Executive Councilor, Mr Tshupstan Chhe-wang today dedicated a community solar drier for fruit and vegetables to the people of Ladakh, here today. This drier has the capacity to dry 200 kilograms of apricots and other fruits and vegetables in one batch. The plant will dry the fruits and vegetables in a hygienic way and in less time and is useful from drying osmotically processed apricots. Mr Tshupstan on the occasion said that though the plant is of smaller stature, yet it can bring revolution in value added qualitative apricot, osmotic dehydrated Khantay apricot and other vegetables. Such types of units, Mr Chhewang said can also be set up in fruit growing areas of Khalsi and Nobra sub-divisions. The Science and Technology Minister, Mr Nawang Rigzin Jora, who was also present on the occasion, released scientifically packaged two products of apricots—Apricot Nectar and Osmotically dried apricot for marketing. He said that Ladakh fruit growers should go for scientific and hygienic way of drying the fruits and vegetables to fetch a good market. He emphasized the need to make better packing of the products of apricots and said that Ladakhi apricots are unique and can be promoted only if packed and presented in the scientific way. Mr Sonam Norboo, Chief Horticulture Officer said that Leh district produces about 27,000 quintals of fresh apricots and with the introduction of new technology, the fruit growers can enhance their income. Chief Councilors—T Punchok, Norboo Gyalson and Ghulam Abbas Abidi, besides Deputy Commissioner Tashi Dorje were also present on the occasion. |
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KSMA offers opportunities to medical aspirants Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA), Bishkek offers a good opportunity for the students belonging to middle class families in joining the various professional courses in medical education in that country. This was disclosed by Mrs Sunita Bhat, the J&K representative of the medical Academy while talking to journalists here this afternoon. She said the institution set up in 1939 is in the service of mankind and it has been spreading the much needed medical education for over last six decades. She said an MBBS Degree in Bishkek Medical College costs $ 1500 (Rs 70,000) per annum plus the other expenses. The fee is to be paid in a single installment and no donation is sought from students in addition, she added. Giving more details, she said the institute has imparted the medical education training to a record number of 30,000 aspirants. The minimum required qualification for undergoing the training in MBBS and BDS is SSC in Medical stream with 50 percent marks. The MBBS course is of five years including intership while the pediatrics course is of six years. She said over 3,000 students belonging the Kyrgyz Republic, CIS countries and 13 other nations including Pakistan India, Syria, Nepal, Turkey, Afghanistan and South Korea study in the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek. She said this prestigious medical institution has trained highly qualified medical specialists for the health care sector of the republic and the foreign countries. |
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People protest lack of
ambulance Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Thirty two students and two female teachers were injured when roof of a hall of a private middle educational institution building collapsed this morning in Arnia town. The building was in a dilapidated condition. Police said roof of the hall of Dr Ambedkar Convent Academy, which was being run in a rented building in Arnia town, gave way around 1000 hours. A total of 55 students of three classes—third, sixth and seventh—and two teachers were sitting in the hall at the time of tragedy. Of them, 32 students and two teachers sustained injuries. Injuries to most of the students and teachers, barring six, were superficial and were sustained in the melee. Police said the students, majority of whom were minor, grappled with each other to come out of the hall, leading to more injuries. A police party from Arnia police station led by SHO Inspector Brij Mohan Sharma rushed to the spot immediately after the incident. Police parties started a rescue operation with the help of local people and within few minutes brought out all trapped students and teachers and shifted them to a local hospital in Arnia. A large number of people of Arnia and surrounding villages especially the family members and relatives of students and teachers gathered outside the hospital and held a massive demonstration as they came to know that driver of the only ambulance in the hospital was not present. When a local driver tried to start the ambulance, its oil tank was found empty. This irked the people, who shouted slogans against the hospital authorities. They alleged that the hospital ambulance is hardly made available whenever a patient had to be referred to Jammu. In the meanwhile, an ambulance was requisitioned from RS Pura hospital. Six injured including four students and two teachers, who had suffered serious injuries, were referred to Government Medical College hospital in the ambulance and a police vehicle, provided by Arnia police station. Other injured were given first-aid in Arnia hospital and discharged later. The injured shifted to the GMC Jammu have been identified as Manjeet Kour daughter of Sardar Singh R/o Arnia and Suman Devi daughter of Des Raj R/o Kothe Malaal, both teachers, Arun Verma son of Bishan Lal R/o Pawal, Radha Devi daughter of Bishambar Dass R/o Adlairh, Preeti Saini daughter of Jang Bahadur R/o Arnia and Mukesh Kumar son of Des Raj R/o Sheikhpora, all students. Doctors said condition of the injured was "out of danger" and they were responding to the treatment. Police said the private Academy was owned by Darshan Lal of Arnia. A case in this connection has been registered at Arnia police station under Section 337 RPC. The First Information Report (FIR) was open and police was examining the possibility of booking either owner of the institution or both owner and the Principal, who has been identified as Ratinder Kumar R/o Kothe Malaal. According to police, owner of the institution was a frequent visitor to the institution and was very well aware of the deteriorating condition of the school building, which he had taken on rent from a local person. However, despite charging huge fee from the students, the owner of the institution didn’t make any attempt to get the building repaired, which finally collapsed after failing to withstand the heavy rains for last few days. Police said cracks in the building were very well visible. Knowing this, owner of the school put lives of the students and teachers to risk, they added. Meanwhile, SSP Border Karnail Singh and officiating DySP RS Pura sub division Ravi Kant also visited the spot immediately after the incident and directed SHO Arnia police station to conduct speedy investigations in the case so that stern action is taken against the accused. |
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Lal Singh lays foundation
stone of waiting hall at GMC Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Minister for Health and Medical Education Mr Lal Singh has said that he will not spare the doctors refusing to go to the rural area and serve the needy masses. Talking to media-persons after laying foundation stone of the waiting hall being constructed at Govt Medical College hospital Jammu here this evening, Mr Lal Singh said that all such doctors avoiding to go to the rural areas just to carry on their private practice in Jammu and other major towns will not be spared. "They have to go or leave the job immediately", he maintained. Justifying his raid to the clinic of Principal Govt Medical College Srinagar, Dr Mir four days back, the Health Minister said that Dr Mir managed to run away through window leaving behind the patients at his clinic when he raided. An inquiry has been ordered in this regard and an action is certain against him. Responding to a question regarding ban on private practice, the Minister said that his Ministry is contemplating an early decision in this regard, more over, the issue of running evening OPDs in the Govt Medical College hospital Jammu and a few other hospitals is also under active consideration. He said there was shortage of paramedical staff in various hospitals and the matter has been taken up with the Chief Minister. Some hospitals are already over burdened and the recruitment process will be initiated to make the functioning affective, he added. Earlier, the Minister laid foundation stone for the construction of a waiting hall for the attendants near Emergency Unit of the GMC hospital. Principal, Medical College, Jammu Dr H L Goswami, Medical Superintendent Dr Romesh Gupta, Dy Medical Supt, Dr Yash Paul Sharma besides other senior faculty members of various units were also present on the occasion. Dr Romesh Gupta disclosed that waiting hall having an area of about 1500 sq ft will be constructed with the estimated cost of Rs 8.5 lakhs. It will provide temporary shelter to the attendants and other public visiting the hospital and especially the Emergency unit. Proper seating and water arrangement will be made for the public in this hall. The construction is being started immediately and it is expected to be completed shortly, he added. Dr Yash Pal disclosed that there was about 90 per cent bed occupancy in this 850 bedded hospital. An average of 250 patients were attending the Emergency unit every day and about 1600 different tests were being performed in its various Labs. Moreover, 87 % of the MLC cases reporting to the emergency were of polytrauma including RTA,assault, bomb blast, border firing etc. He said every patient is usually accompanied by the 4-5 attendants, thus over crowding the hospital. There was no waiting hall for the attendants of the patients. It was creating lot of problem for the security men and the hospital staff in attending the cases. A long pending demand is being mitigated with the construction of this hall, he added. |
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People asked to maintain
communal harmony Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Various social, political and religious organisations have expressed their concern over violence in Kishtwar town and appealed to the people to maintain brotherhood and communal harmony at every cost. In a statement issued here today, former MP and leader of the BSP, Sheikh Abdul Rehman expressed his grave concern over Kishtwar incidents and described the same as a deep rooted conspiracy to weaken the age old traditional bond of communal harmony, which according to him, will only benefit the enemies of peace and tranquillity in the area. He demanded an impartial inquiry in the whole episode so that guilty will be exposed and brought to book. Mr Rehman appealed to the people to maintain communal harmony at all costs so that anti-national and anti-social elements do not draw a mileage at the cost of life and property of the masses. Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party chief Prof Bhim Singh in a message from New Delhi conveyed his deep shock and condemned the whole incident in strong words. Prof Singh and other JKNPP leaders appealed to the people of Kishtwar to maintain communal harmony and traditional brotherhood at all cost. He further stressed upon the State Government and district administration to take all necessary steps to protect and save general masses from militant threats. JKNPP demanded independent judicial enquiry to expose the culprits response for the incident. The Jammu Mukti Morcha has also expressed shock and anguish over Kishtwar situation. Morcha members in a meeting expressed their resentment on the fact that authorities have refused to provide security to the residents of village Pullar who were under genuine threats of militant attack and as such they were forced to migrate to Kishtwar. While taking serious note of the communal clash between Hindus and Muslims in which over a dozen shops of minority community were looted and burnt, meeting appealed to both the communities to keep communal harmony and help each other in the hour of agony and sorrow. Former MP and Congress leader, Mr Janak Raj Gupta has also expressed deep shock over communal riots in Kishtwar and appealed to the people to maintain brotherhood and communal harmony. |
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Case registered for assault on Modern Bar Manager Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 2: Police have registered a case against two youths who had assaulted Modern Bar and Restaurant Manager Mr Sudhir Kumar in the hotel premises in Shakuntla theatre complex last night. The youths have been identified and efforts were on to arrest them. Meanwhile, police have denied that a youth was murdered and three others were injured inside the Modern Bar last night. They said only a scuffle took place inside the Bar in which the Manager, who intervened, was also assaulted. Later, the youths deserted the Bar before the arrival of police. A fresh clash took place between the same groups at Digiana Camp, where a youth Manjeet Singh of Model Town Digiana was murdered while three others were injured. Police said one of the accused Prithpal Singh of Digiana, who was among the injured, has been kept under arrest in the hospital. Efforts were on to trace other accused, they said. The report that the murder took place inside the Bar was wrong. |
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Workshop on media and
human development at KU Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Aug 2 : Saying that the most important enabling ingredient for development is peace, Minister for Finance and Planning, Mr Muzaffar Hussain Baig today said in a situation where shedding human blood has become order of the day, it is hard to talk of human development. He said the fundamental issue concerning human development is safety of lives and the last 13 years of turmoil in the State have taken such a huge toll of precious lives that it seems imaginary to talk of human development in context of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the inauguration of the 2-day national workshop on "Media and Human Development in Kashmir," jointly organized by Press Institute of India and Media Education Research Centre (MERC), University of Kashmir here today, the Minister said that human rights violations and human development can’t go together. "The more than decade long turmoil has brought out both the best and the worst out of our society," he said adding that the best contribution of the State towards human development would be to safeguard the lives of its citizens. Quoting verses from Quran, Mr Baig said the holy book says that if you kill one person, you have killed the humanity and if you protect one person, you have protected the humanity. The human rights, Mr Baig said should no be confined just to killings, torture and maiming and other excesses by adversaries against non-partisan persons in a conflict. "Human rights violation also means if a person does not have access to basic amenities like education, healthcare and equal opportunities," he said adding that liberty means much more than just being a slave. Liberty, he said means empowerment and access to opportunities. Access to opportunities, Mr Baig said is the second important factor concerning human development. He said there must be fair and equitable opportunities for development starting with education and healthcare. "How can we expect development when there are no uniformity in the opportunities available to the citizens," he asked. The other important issue hampering human development, he said is gender bias. He said in our society the girl child is still being discriminated and this attitude starts with the mother. Such attitude, he said has to be changed giving the womenfolk equal opportunities in education and jobs leading to their development. The human beings, Mr Baig aid should not be just treated as instruments of productivity, the actual development is the quality of life the State is able to provide to its citizens. "The quality of life we live is in turn dependent upon the access of a citizen to the facilities like drinking water, healthcare and education," he said adding that there is still a great dichotomy between the concept of development and living conditions of common human beings. Referring to the role of media towards sensitizing the society about the issues of human development, Mr Baig said the media has to spread awareness, educate the public about the issues concerning them and prioritize the public interest issues for the politicians and the policy makers. He said with its expanding range and speed, media has a tremendous impact on public opinion to which politicians are especially extremely sensitive. He said although print media has certain limitations, the electronic media can play a vital role in building a public opinion. Mr Baig complimented the Press Institute of India and MERC for organizing such a workshop in the valley which, he said was the need of the hour as a new chapter has opened in the State with the people’s resolve to change for the better. He said in the changed scenario, the media should also shift its focus from politics to developmental issues. Mr Baig appreciated the efforts of MERC, Kashmir University which, he said has produced some talented journalists, holding responsible positions in various media organizations. Director Press Institute of India, Mr Ajit Bhatacharjea, Veteran journalist and MP, Mr Kuldip Nayyar, Vice-Chancellor, Kashmir University, Prof Jalees Ahmad Khan Tareen and Head of Department, MERC, Prof Nissar Ali also spoke on the occasion. Earlier, the workshop was inaugurated by Ms Zaboora, a girl education entrepreneur, who has been selected by University of Kashmir for starting pre-primary school project. Later, the Minister alongwith Editor of Asian Age, Mr M J Akbar took a round of the Iqbal Library of the University. |
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VHP, JSM blame
administration for communal riots Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 1: Various social, religious and political organisations have expressed grave concern over, what they called, atrocities on minorities in Kishtwar town. A deputation of the BJP led by State president Dr Nirmal Singh called on Divisional Commissioner Mr Lokesh Jha and demanded immediate suspension of Sub Divisional Magistrate Kishtwar, who according to BJP leaders, was directly responsible for the communal riots in Kishtwar town. BJP delegation charged that a police party led by SDM Kishtwar today lathicharged peaceful procession of migrated and local people of Kishtwar in which Hukam Chand, BJP Mandal president and four other persons were seriously injured. It was alleged that due to negligence and mishandling of local administration situation was turned into a large scale communal riots in which which several shops and houses of minority community were burnt. BJP said that a group of heavily armed militants attacked Puller village which was effectively repulsed by the VDC members. Party alleged that villagers were forced to migrate in Kishtwar town due to indifferent attitude of the authorities. The deputation comprised Ajay Jamwal, Bali Bhagat, Yudhvir Sethi, Baldev Singh, Satish Sharma and others. Vishwa Hindu Parishad has also expressed serious concern over burning and looting of Hindu shops at Kishtwar. A meeting of the VHP was held today to take stock of the situation developing at Kishtwar. It was observed that law and order machinery has totally failed in Kishtwar town, where the saboteurs were openly roaming about and burning and looting shops belonging to Hindus. VHP also flayed a section of local administration for its patronage to the terrorist and fundamentalist elements who are always out to communalise the situation and terrorise minority Hindu community. The Jammu State Morcha (JSM) has expressed grave concern over migration of about 500-600 people from the Puller near Paddar area of Kishtwar town after a major exchange of fire between the militants and the Village Defence Committees. A meeting of the JSM was held today under the presidentship of Mr Shri Kumar, chairman. Meeting observed that people have decided to migrate to a safer place leaving only the members of the VDCs behind to guard over their movable and immovable properties. Meeting demanded that VDCs should be strengthened by providing them with sophisticated weaponry and also other infrastructural support like wireless sets etc. Members present in the meeting alleged that coalition Government headed by Mufti Mohammed Sayeed was not not serious in solving problems of Jammu region and Government was only concerned to the Kashmir valley. They said that situation has been deteriorating in Jammu region. |
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Unidentified
body recovered from Bus Stand Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 1: An Amarnath yatri was killed and seven others received injuries in road accident near Hatli Morh in Kathua district while as an unidentified body was recovered from General Bus Stand here. Police spokesman said that a Amarnath yatri—Foola Ram, son of Poonu Ram of Karnal in Punjab was killed and seven others received injuries when a truck they were travelling in rolled down due to caving in of the road near Hatli Morh. The vehicle bearing registration number HP67-0123 was on its way from Amarnath to Punjab and reportedly rolled down after some portion of the road caved in due to flash floods at Maghar Khud. On the receipt of information, a police party immediately rushed to the spot and started rescue operation. All the injured were rushed to District Hospital Kathua where doctors pronounced one of them as brought dead. The condition of remaining injured was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. Police has registered a case in this connection and arrested truck driver—Joginder Singh of Ambala. Meanwhile, an unidentified body of a male was recovered from General Bus Stand Jammu. The body was spotted this morning and was shifted to Government Medical College Hospital for post-mortem. Police has taken the cognizance of the incident and started investigations. One Girja Singh, son of Prab Dayal of Bihar, who was admitted in Government Medical College Hospital for the treatment of his injuries which he had sustained in a road accident on February 20, died today. A woman Champa Rani, wife of Madan Lal of Bishnah was injured in a road accident at Bishnah. She has been hospitalised and her condition was stated to be critical. In other road accidents, one Satvir Singh, son of Jagdish Singh of Bakshi Nagar was injured in accident at Bakshi Nagar, Krishan Joshi, son of Kalashvar Joshi of Gangyal at Gandhi Nagar and Sham Lal, son of Pritam Chand of Janipur at Tawi Bridge. All have been hospitalised and their condition was stated to be critical when reports last came in. Meanwhile, a teen-aged girl allegedly consumed some poisonous substance at her residence. Identified as Meenu, daughter of Bishan Dass of Nagrota, she was rushed to hospital when spotted unconscious by family members. Doctors attending on her immediately provided her stomach wash treatment followed by other medicare. Her condition was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. It could not be ascertained whether she consumed poison deliberately or consumed the same mistakenly. |
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Symposium on breast feeding held at SMGS hospital Excelsior Correspodent Jammu, Aug. 1: As a part of the week-long observance of Breast Feeding from August 1 to 7, a symposium on the topic "Breast Feeding in globalised world for peace and justice" was held in SMGS Hospital, here today. It was jointly organized by department of Paediatrics, Government Medical College and Indian Academy of Paediatrics J&K Branch. The Principal, Government Medical College, Jammu, Dr. H. L. Goswami was the chief guest and inaugurated the symposium. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Goswami said that breast feeding is the best feeding for the infants with countless advantages to the mother, child, family and the nation. This must be promoted and supported at all levels. In accordance with the theme for this year, efforts be made to maximize the potential of global communication to educate the people on benefits of breast feedings and disadvantage of bottle feeding. Dr. D. B. Sharma, Professor and Head of Department of Paediatrics and President IAP J&K also threw light on the subject and Stated that breast milk is the foundation of security for all the babies of world and is one of the world’s most valuable and renewable natural source. Important goals of World Breast Week this year are to prevent the weakening of the international code of marketing of breast milk substitutes and to promote and act on the global strategy for infant and young child feeding. He outlined that woman milk is unique. It has exceptional nutritional qualities providing substances that are nutritionally perfect for human babies easily digestible. Its anti-infective properties are invaluable for the economy of developing countries where facilities for proper and sanitary preparation of infant feeds are lacking. It also provides the elements needed for growth and development of infants rapidly growing brain and is the basis for establishment of children personality and learning readiness. Dr A S Sasan disclosed that the week-long activities which include holding of various symposia, visual displays, audio visual programmes, group discussions will be organized. Besides lectures will be delivered by Paediatric specialists for the audiences. Dr K B Gupta, Dr. Ashok Gupta and Dr. Rekha Harish also expressed their views on the measures required to be taken to eradicate promotion and marketing of breast milk substitutes. On the occasion, audio visual slides on the importance of breast feeding were also displayed. |
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Mattoo for setting up of market oriented SSIs Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug. 1: Stressing need for planned strategies to tap State’s industrial potential in right perspective, the Minister of State for Industries and Commerce, Mr Raman Mattoo today opined, "a enthusiastic industrialist should work like a warrier and not a wimpy". The Minister was inspecting various Small Scale Industrial units (SSIs) at Zakura Industrial EState. During his day-long visit, Mr Mattoo enquired about the functioning of the units established in the industrial complex. He made an interaction with the management and the workers of these units. The Minister said that to enthuse entrepreneurial skills among the entrepreneurs, the Government is endeavouring a lot to provide several incentives and acquainting them with the advanced technologies by holding various workshops and seminars. He said that the setting up of SSIs units is the best way to combat unemployment, one of the burning problems being faced by the State, besides boosting State’s economy. So it is of utmost importance to encourage establishment of SSIs in such areas, which have been neglected in the past. He added that it will generate employment for the people who have the talent but not the right opportunity to utilize the same. Mr. Mattoo appealed to the youth fraternity to make optimum use of self-employment schemes rather than straying for Government jobs. He exhorted the entrepreneurs not to compromise on business ethics while striving hard for profit making in their respective units. The units inspected by the Minister include Veteran Engineers, New Kashmir Joinery, New Kashmir wire products, Rifat Printing Press, Emm Fabrics, Akash Enterprises and Royal Feed Unit. The annual production of these units is Rs. 2 crore with 110 skilled and unskilled persons working there. Mr Mattoo impressed upon the entrepreneurs to supplement the efforts of District Industries Centres, which are working hard to bring the damaged industrial eStates back on the track. For the purpose, he appealed to the entrepreneurs to ensure cost effective and quality products to compete in the fast changing market. The entrepreneurs deliberated upon various problems including proper drainage system, proper wiring around the eState and marketing support. Ensuring an early redressal to their problems, the Minister said that suggestions to boost the industrial growth are always welcome. |
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General house meeting of Bar Association held Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 1: In a jampack general house meeting of Jammu Bar Association, the members of the Bar fully authorised the presidium of former presidents of the Bar Association, Jammu to take over the reigns and control of the Association to run its day today affairs and also to take all required steps for the dignity, honour, prestigious and freedom of the legal profession. Today’s general house meeting was presided over by senior members of the presidium Mr R P Bakshi while Messrs R P Jamwal, D K Khajuria, V R Wazir, C M Gupta, O P Gupta and SDS Saini-all former presidents and members of the presidium also participated. The House unanimously decided to give full authority and powers to the presidium so that they can freely perform the functions and the assigned task of restoring the dignity and freedom of the legal profession. The out-going office bearers of the Bar Association Jammu were asked to associate themselves with the presidium as the members of the committee. The House expressed deep concern over the recently framed rules restricting the rights of advocates, which has curtailed the freedom of the legal profession. The House authorised the presidium to submit a memorandum to the Acting Chief Justice expressing the resentment of the Bar Association, Jammu and also take required steps in this regard. The presidium will continue till the assigned task is completed and fresh elections are held according to the constitution of the Bar Association Jammu. |
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Omar expresses shock over Kishtwar incident Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Aug 1: Omar Abdullah, president Jammu and Kashmir National Conference has expressed his shock over the communal tension in Kishtwar. In a statement issued here today, he appealed to the people of Kishtwar to maintain peace and harmony and uphold the rich tradition of secularism of the State. Omar also urged the State Government to take immediate steps to diffuse the tension as also to put an end to the communal violence. He said the State Government should have taken pre-emptive steps to prevent such a situation in Kishtwar. Omar Abdullah appealed to all sections of the society to exercise restraint and work towards communal harmony and brotherhood which are the hallmark of the State’s ethos. |
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Excelsior Correspondent Jammu Aug 1: The Financial Commissioner Finance, Mr. Mohammad Shafi Pandit, paid a surprise visit to the check posts of the Excise and Sales Tax at passenger side and goods side of Railway station, as well as to the offices of the Deputy Sales Tax Commissioner (Tax Planning) and Deputy Sales Tax Commissioner (stamps). During the visit the Financial Commissioner checked the attendance register and duty registers. He also examined the functioning of check posts in detail and issued instruction to improve the functioning by vigorously checking import of goods. He instructed the officials to be punctual and vigilant during duty hours. While inspecting the offices of the Deputy Sales Tax Commissioner, the Planning and Deputy Commissioner stamps, Mr. Shafi directed them to expedite the segregation of bills and keep office premised neat and clean. On visiting stamps store at goods site, Railway station, the Financial Commissioner noticed that the fire safety measures have not been kept, he accordingly issued instructions to immediately arrange the fire safety measures. During his visit he also directed the staff to make efforts to exceed the revenue targets fixed by the Government. |
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SAS celebrates birthday of Dr Krishna Maharaj Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 1: The Spiritual Awareness Society (SAS) organised a congregation for spiritual englightenment of the people on the occasion of 65th birthday of Dr K Krishnaji Maharaj, founder president of the society, here today. At an impressive function held at Kamla Palace, Talab Tillo, large number of devotees gave a rousing reception to the " divine saint" on his arrival. He was received at the venue by the secretary general of the society, Mr Ajay Sadhotra, who is also MLA. In his sermons, Dr K Krishna said " our births and re-births are decided according to our karmas; even a minute spent on chanting of `Aum’ can free you from the bondage of birth and re-birth." He underscored that chanting of Aum can rid you of all the stress and strains and other vices of Kalyug. The spiritual knowledge can only remove all sufferings of a man provided he or she acts upon the principles and path shown by the Spiritual Master in real sense, he stated. Dr K Krishna Maharaj further said that human body is just like a city wherein every moment struggle is going on. Chanting of ‘Aum’ can check the flow of thoughts and impressions of the previous births as well. The saint asked the gathering to serve the mankind without self-interest and selfishness; only this can pave the way for eternal peace. He cautioned the gathering to beware of the so-called Dharam Gurus who are exploiting the masses in the name of religion or sectarian considerations only to perpetuate their grip on power. He cautioned against those whip up sectarian and communal passions by preaching fundamentalism and fanaticism with the result that the entire world is sitting on top of a volcano. He preached gospel of oneness of soul symbolising universal brotherhood, truth, compassion and moral values for upliftment of humanity. The secretary general, SAS, Mr Sadhotra outlined the activities of this organisation in spreading the message of spirituality. He lauded the valuable contribution of Dr K Krishnaji Maharaj in spiritual upliftment of the masses. Others who spoke on the occasion included: Dr Satish , president, SAS unit Haryana, Mr Prithvi Chand, vice president, Dr Premji, Mr Jugal Kishore and Mr Satish Sahni. The function started with chanting of ‘Aum’ concluded also with chanting of ‘Aum’. Suman elected to Executive Board of Lalit Kala Akademi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 1: Noted artist from J&K Mr Suman Gupta has been elected to the newly formed Executive Board of the Lalit Kala Akademi. The elections of the Board members took place during the general council meeting of the LKA at India International Centre, New Delhi on July 28. All the fifty two members of the newly formed general council were present in the meeting. The names of Mr Suman Gupta from Jammu and Ms Saika Mohi from Kashmir were proposed and both were declared winner after the counting of the votes. The Executive Board will have the constitutional right to form various committees for the National and triennial exhibitions , senior and junior scholarships and fellowships including the Garhi grant and several other National and international level activities of the LKA. The nine newly elected members from the general council to Executive Board are Prof C I Porinchukutty from Kerala elected as vice chairman, Suman Gupta from Jammu and Jayanti Rabadia of Vadodra elected from among those nominated by the state akademies, M K Puri of Delhi and Ms Saika Mohi from Kashmir from among those nominated by the Govt, Mr Mukul Panwar from Delhi and Vidhya Sagar Upadhayay of Rajasthan from the artists constituencies. Territorial Army’s 129th Bn celebrates Van Mahotsava Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 1: Territorial Army’s 129 Battalion ( Eco), celebrated 54th Van Mahotsava at Tuten Di Khui on Jammu—Saruinsar Road today. Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF), J&K Mr P Patnayak was the chief guest on the occasion, who took part in the tree plantation. While speaking on the occasion Mr Patnayak emphasised on the importance of eco awareness to avoid deforestation. He said trees and plants require care like that of children. Complimenting the dedication and contribution of TA personnel he said that its role in J&K is praiseworthy. A large number of senior forest officials including CCF, Mr P C Kapoor, Project Director Social Forestry, Mr B L Zadoo were also present on the occasion. The Battalion which was praised in June 1988 to under take various Ecological Tasks in Greenifying Shivalik hills of Jammu Region is carrying on various tasks afforestation , soil conservation , pasture development, harvesting tanks, check dams etc. It successfully completed the first project Rui Watershed and developed 4765 Ha area for which the battalion was awarded prestigious, Indira Priyadarshni Variksha Mitra Award by Government of India. The Battalion is now developing the 2nd project under the leadership of Lt Col Shrivastava. |
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