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| ABVP State conference begins Idea of give and take over Kashmir rejected Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Reflecting the mood of RSS over Central Government’s peace initiatives with neigh-bouring Pakistan, Mr Murlidhar Rao, convenor of Swadeshi Jagran Manch - an important.....more Basohli
to have modern Excelsior Correspondent BASOHLI, Nov 15 : Work on the construction of Rs 10 crore state-of-the-art sub-district hospital at Basohli is going on speedily and Rs 80 lakh out of Rs one crore earmarked .......more Court
passes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Special Municipal Magistrate, Jammu Vinod Chatterji Koul in a judgement passed strictures against investigating officer, who investigated accident.......more Exhibition
of historic artefacts from Nov 17 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Jammu University has offered to take up the responsibility for preservation of historic Mubarak Mandi complex and a formal request in this connection......more Dogra
College organises Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Dogra Law College Bari Brahmana organised an extensive lecture on execution of decrees and orders here today.............more |
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rare paintings Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: An exhibition of paintings by children was inaugurated by Abdul Majeed Wani, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, at Abhinav Art Gallery, here today. The exhibition has been organised by the Academy of Art, Culture and Languages..........more Vimla
Sharma inaugurates Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Nov 15: In connection with Awareness Programme of Civil Defence conducted by the Civil Defence Department from 10 Nov. to 3rd Dec. 2003, Mrs. Vimla Sharma wife of DGP J&K Gopal Sharma inaugurated a Painting Competition here today......more DyCM
inaugurates Roots Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Roots of Montessori House was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Pt Mangat Ram Sharma on Children’s Day.....more New
power schedule soon Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Nov 15: Government has decided to import 120 MW power from Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant while from Power Trading Corporation, 200 MW during off peak time and 100 MW during peak hours would be purchased to meet the power requirements of the valley which will enable.......more |
ABVP State conference begins Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Reflecting the mood of RSS over Central Government’s peace initiatives with neigh-bouring Pakistan, Mr Murlidhar Rao, convenor of Swadeshi Jagran Manch - an important constituent of Sangh Parivar, today clearly rejected the idea of give and take over Kashmir. "One sided initiatives and give and take policy can not ensure peace in the region and the same is possible only when Pakistan acknowledges that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India," he stressed while addressing in the inaugural session of Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad’s three day State Conference, here today. He predicted that all initiatives of India to restore peace with neighbouring country are likely to prove futile till similar efforts are made by Pakistan which has signalled no positive response as far. Mr Rao also criticised New Delhi for making appeals to United States seeking super power’s influence to get Pakistan snubbed and reminded that no country would come to help India. "We firmly believe that neither US nor any other world power would come forward for unity and integrity of India and responsibility for the same has to be shouldered by Indians only," he explained and exhorted youth to join hands in fight against anti-national forces. The SJM chief, who is known for his staunch opposition to liberalisation and open market, criticised the World Trade Organisation for not including service sector in its agenda. "Let the developed nations open service sector for India and other developing countries, we will not oppose open market," he said. In his key note address, ABVP national general secretary Ramesh Pappa expressed deep concern over commercialisation of education in the country and demanded a review of the entire education policy. "A review of the existing education policy is needed in view of the increasing rate of unemployment among educated youth," he said and added that ABVP would continue to raise problems relating to education and students. Referring to alleged discriminations with Jammu by the successive State Governments, Mr Pappa opined that a Praja Parishad like agitation was needed to end the discrimination. Prof I B Sharma, Dean Faculty of Science in Jammu University, who presided over the function, urged Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to sanction an IIT for Jammu and stressed on value based education. He lamented that despite being educated, majority of people are unconscious about their moral duties. ABVP State president Mr Dev Raj Thakur threw light on working of the organisation in J&K and highlighted the achievements. He stressed that ABVP would leave no stone unturned to raise the issues of students in particular and whole society in general. ABVP State secretary Pawan Sharma and Advocate Narinder Kotwal also addressed the session. Neeraj Puri presented vote of thanks while ABVP president for Jammu Mahanagar Adarsh Kumar anchored the proceedings. On the occasion, awards to the winners of Sunil Upadhyay Gyan Pratiyogita were also given away by Mr Murlidhar Rao. |
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Basohli to have modern hospital soon: Lal Singh Excelsior Correspondent BASOHLI, Nov 15 : Work on the construction of Rs 10 crore state-of-the-art sub-district hospital at Basohli is going on speedily and Rs 80 lakh out of Rs one crore earmarked for the current year have been spent on it so far. This was stated by Minister for Health and Medical Education Ch. Lal Singh while addressing a function organized in connection with Children’s Day at Government High School, Sabar near here today. He said the newly coming up hospital at Basohli would have latest diagnostic facilities for better patient care so that the people of the area do not have to go either to Jammu or outside the state for availing of such facilities. Mr. Singh said that Rs 75 lakh have also been spent on renovation of the existing complex and construction of additional block besides raising other infrastructure at District Hospital, Kathua. He said that several schemes have been taken in hand for providing best possible diagnostic and treatment facilities to the people in all the health institutions across the state. He said that medicines worth Rs 6000 are being provided to each health sub-centre instead of Rs 2500 per month earlier by rationalizing and streamlining the system through internal arrangement. Mr. Singh said that the doctors participating in various national and international seminars, conferences and other interactions would deliver lecturers to the medical students and other medicos so that they too could benefit from latest advances being made in disease management. |
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Court passes strictures against IO Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Special Municipal Magistrate, Jammu Vinod Chatterji Koul in a judgement passed strictures against investigating officer, who investigated accident case which took place on May 17, 2001 in which police constable Vijay Kumar, who was on duty was hit by a motorcycle which was driven rashly negligently. The Court acquitted the accused Rajinder Singh son of Darshan Singh of Vikram Chowk, Jammu who was facing trial under Section 279/337 RPC and 3/181 M V Act and said that the witnesses has denied the prosecution story and showed that the investigating officer has falsely implicated the accused and has recorded the statements on his own without knowing fact of the case. The Court questioned, had investigation been properly conducted then he would not have attributed such statement regarding the suffering of the injuries by the persons who was not hit by the motorcycle ? The Court further observed that from the evidence on the record and the investigating report, it reveals that the accused has been falsely implicated, for the reasons known to the investigating officer. The manner in which investigation was conducted in this case created doubt that the police authority and investigating officer, as appears, for the reason best known to him, has falsely implicated the accused. The Court held that such officers should be kept away from conducting the investigation. The investigation officer when examined in the court, said that name of the accused was not known but the FIR was lodged and the report which has been attached with the file gives the name of accused. The Court further observed that the prosecution has failed to prove the allegations against the accused as such, the challan is dismissed and accused is acquitted of the charges. |
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of historic artefacts from Nov 17 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Jammu University has offered to take up the responsibility for preservation of historic Mubarak Mandi complex and a formal request in this connection is being made to the Government very soon. This was disclosed by Prof Zahur-ud-Din, convenor of newly launched JU Heritage Cell, to mediapersons, here today. "If the request is considered, the University will raise resources for the purpose through fund raising and take help of Archaeology Survey of India (ASI)," he explained and added that idea for the same has been mooted by Vice-Chancellor Prof Amitabh Mattoo. He also informed that the University Heritage Cell was also willing to offer its services for preservation of some other historic monuments in Jammu region. Listing activities of the Heritage Cell, Prof Zahur-ud-Din also disclosed that in connection with the World Heritage Week, Jammu University is going to organise an exhibition on the campus from November 17 to November 26. In the exhibition, historic ornaments, dresses, armoury, coins and rare manuscripts will be displayed for general public, he informed and added that national awards, like Victoria Cross are being brought here from Jabalpur museum especially for the exhibition. Some Dogri films depicting composite culture of Jammu, will also be screened in the exhibition while in the valedictory function on November 26, some typical Dogra folk items, including Kud dance, will be presented. Prof Zahur said that main purpose of the Heritage Cell is to set up a museum in the University where rare artefacts of historic importance would be put on display. Seeking co-operation of civil society, he appealed people having possession of rare artefacts to either donate or sell it to the University Heritage Cell. Members of the Heritage Cell, Dr Shohab Inayat Malik, Dr Anita Singh, Dr Jasvir Singh and Director External Relations Dr Pritam Singh were also present in the press conference. |
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Dogra College organises extension lecture Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Dogra Law College Bari Brahmana organised an extensive lecture on execution of decrees and orders here today. Principal Secretary to Chief Justice of J&K High Court, Kaneez Fatima delivered the lecture. Prof T N Shalla, Director of the College while welcoming the speaker explained the innovative steps being taken in the college to achieve academic excellence. It is in pursuance of this policy that series of Extension lectures are being arranged as a part of teaching method. He said todays’ lecture was in the same sequence and of special importance to the future advocates as it will give them exposure to the real problems likely to be faced once they joined the profession. The civil matters a successful culmination is the execution of the decree or an order. Ms Fatima stressed the importance of procedural laws in the adjudication process. A successful civil suit leads to the passing of decree or an order by a competent court. What the decree holder gets is a decree sheet in his or her favour. The decree sheet contains the crux of the judgement and the relief prayed by the successful plaintiff. A valid decree sheet must bear the signature of the judge , complete details of the suit property. The lecture concluded with vote of thanks from Mr Gulchain Singh Charak, chairman of the college. |
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Children’s rare paintings on display at exhibition Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: An exhibition of paintings by children was inaugurated by Abdul Majeed Wani, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, at Abhinav Art Gallery, here today. The exhibition has been organised by the Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. The school children from various educational institutions participated in the on-spot painting competition held on Children Day. Nearly 1500 children in different age-groups took part in the contest. The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, in his address, lauded the role of the Academy for the promotion of art, culture and languages of Jammu and Kashmir. He announced certain incentives for the budding artists in the State. The Secretary, Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Ramesh Mehta said that the idea behind organising the contest was to involve children in interaction and exposure to creative arts. Prizes were distributed among the students whose painting entries for 2002-2003 were adjudged best. A total of 35 students were given prizes by the Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development. In the infancy category, Arunav of DBN Vidya Mandir and Vaishali Magotra of Shangrilla Public school and Malvika Sharma of Oriental school were awarded the Equal Prizes while five other infants Kritika Gupta, Renu, Payal Surekha, Preeti Sangotra and Anju were given certificate of merit. In junior group, KM Swati of KV No 2 secured first position, Damini Wali, student of Shangrilla Public School got second slot. Consolation prizes were given to Neetu Thakur and Rohan Neet Raina while certificates of merit awarded to Shushank Raina, Tajally Sheheryar, Sayed Nadeen Ahmed, Mehak Sharma and Rachita Khajuria. In the senior group Bhanu Priya of MIER was adjudged first and Pallavi Gupta student of DBN Amar Villa was declared second. Consolation prizes were given to Sunshay Koul, Rahul Bakaya, Kanwar Iqbal while certificate of merit were obtained by Vishal Kotwal, Munita, Abhinav Bhasin, Ibadat Singh Sethi and Raghav Sehgal. In the amateur category, first position was bagged by Roopali Mahajan of IMFA. While Bandana Sharma and Anju Kumari secured second and third positions respectively. Preeti Charak was given certificate of merit. |
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Vimla Sharma inaugurates painting competition Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Nov 15: In connection with Awareness Programme of Civil Defence conducted by the Civil Defence Department from 10 Nov. to 3rd Dec. 2003, Mrs. Vimla Sharma wife of DGP J&K Gopal Sharma inaugurated a Painting Competition here today. The painting competition of School children was organized at Headquarters of Aux. Police 2nd Bn. here. The topic for the competition was "Beautiful Places in Jammu City. The participating children were divided into three age groups of 4 to 8 years, 8 to 12 years and 12 to 18 years. 3 prizes in each group will be given for 3 best paintings. The Chief Guest stressed on the need of multiplying such efforts of Home Guard/ Civil Defence Department of its nobel mission of extending a helping hand to the society. " Besides creating an Awareness among masses about the role of Civil Defence in the society it would help in exploring the talent in children, Mrs. Sharma said. Earlier, P. S. Gill apprised the guests about the role of Civil Defence in the contemporary society. He said that Civil Defence is trying to create awareness among masses regarding how to deal with natural and man-made calamities. He said that in this respect the department has many accomplishments to boast of when they have come to the rescue of people. Among others present on the occasion were Additional Director General of Police, Home Guard/ Civil Defence, P.S. Gill, DIG HG/CD Sheikh Owais, Commandant Aux. Police 2nd Bn., C. D. Chodhary and Shakeel Ahmed Baig, SSP, HG/CD J&K. |
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DyCM inaugurates Roots of Montessori House Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Roots of Montessori House was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Pt Mangat Ram Sharma on Children’s Day. Ms Binny Gupta, Principal of the School, while welcoming the guests explained that the school is based on the ideals of the Montessori method of education as initiated by its founder Dr Maria Montessori. Roots of Montessori House is well equipped with the required teaching aids and trained staff and would be responsible for moulding and guiding young minds from the age of two years to five years, she said and added that Roots of Montessori House would also be responsible for the overall development of the child with facilities like joggers path, arts and sports, deck, splash pool, potters wheel and sand pit. Moreover, all children passing out of Roots of Montessori would automatically be admitted to KC Public School, Akhnoor Road, if the parents desired so. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister lauded the school management for launching such a novel school and highly appreciated the efforts of Sudershan Mahajan, Chairman KC Educational Society for adding KC Law College this year to the already existing KC Educational Complex. As a part of celebration of Children’s Day, a drawing competition was organised under the guidance of the Indian Art Centre, which was open to all children in the age group of 2-5 years. Students of the Government Girls High School, Gandhi Nagar were invited to participate in the competition. They were accompanied by their Principal and staff. An exhibition on "Basohli Art" was also organised by the Roots. |
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New power schedule soon Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Nov 15: Government has decided to import 120 MW power from Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant while from Power Trading Corporation, 200 MW during off peak time and 100 MW during peak hours would be purchased to meet the power requirements of the valley which will enable and provide more power to the people during winter season. This was disclosed by the Minister for Power, Mohammad Sharief Niaz while chairing a high level meeting of Power Development Department convened to review the power supply position in the valley at SKICC today. Urging upon the people to cooperate with the PDD in collection of power tariff, Mr. Niaz said that no one is above law and any sort of disparity or discrimination will not be allowed and every consumer is legally as well as morally bound to pay the tariff. He said a comprehensive awareness campaign would be launched for ensuring judicious use of power in the State. The Minister instructed the concerned officers to repair damaged transformers within a week and ensure clearance of back log before Eid so that people would not face difficulties on account of delay in repairing these transformers. The Minister said that 50 transformers of different capacity in Centre Store have been kept stand by to meet the emergencies. The Minister said that out of 10,000 transformers installed in the valley only one per cent transformers are damaged presently which is very less as compared to other States. Mr. Niaz said that the financial powers of Chief Engineers and Executive Engineers will be enhanced so that necessary purchasing to repair damaged transformers are made possible. Urging upon the officers to meet the revenue target of Rs. 370 crore, Mr. Niaz sought people;s cooperation in revising of agreements and regularization of illegal connections. He said that Voluntary Regularization scheme launched by PDD would be extended upto ending November. Mr. Sharief that consumers should realize the fact that only 228 MW are legally agreed whileas the consumption reaches upto 800 MW during peak hours resulting overload on receiving stations and grid stations. He said people have started using heavy electric gadgets in view of severe cold resulting in more consumption of electricity in some areas during peak hours. In this connection, he said a new schedule of power curtailment t is being formulated and will be published soon. The Minister was told that out of 128 receiving stations some are critically loaded or overloaded. Among others, Development Commissioner Power, Chief Engineer, Maintenance and Rural Electrification (M&RE), Chief Engineers of System and Operation, Generation and Civil Investigation wing also attended the meeting. |
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Kundal inaugurates seven days
bee keeping Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: A seven days bee keeping training programme on Farmer’s Field School pattern started today at village Maira in tehsil Akhnoor in which more than 100 farmers from Akhnoor sub-division participated. This programme will be concluded on November 21, 2003. The programme was inaugurated by B R Kundal, Principal Secretary, Agriculture Production Department. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Kundal disclosed that Jammu district has been able to produce a record production of 11.99 kilogram per Bee colony valuing more than 30 lakhs. Mr Kundal said that like poultry, mushroom cultivation and silk warm rearing, bee keeping is one of the most employment generating scheme. He also interacted with the farmers regarding availability of varietal seeds, fertilizer and agriculture implements. He appreciated the development made by the Department in the apiculture field. Vinod Bala Sharma, Director Agriculture Jammu while welcoming the chief guest and other participants said that honey bees pollinate agriculture/horticulture crops and increase the production upto 10-15 percent. She said that the attraction of the scheme lies in the point that a farmer who maintain 100 colonies earns Rs 1.00 lakh approximately per annum under optimum weather conditions. So, she advised the farmers and unemployed youth to come forward and adopt bee keeping as whole time and part time profession. Joint Director Agriculture said that bee keeping not only enhance the crops production and maintain ecological balance but also improved nutritational standard like consumption of honey. |
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121 self-help groups of
unemployed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: The Government has so far constituted 121 self-help groups of unemployed engineers in the State who would be provided contracts for executing projects in various development departments. Minister for Labour and Employment Mr Nawang Rigzin said this at a high level meeting held to review the process of forming of self-help groups of unemployed engineers here yesterday. Chief Secretary Dr. Sudhir S. Bloeria also participated in the deliberations. Mr Rigzin stressed that the technocrats and other educated unemployed youth of the State should avail benefit of self-employment schemes instead of depending solely on Government jobs, which have already reached the saturation stage. The forming of consortiums of unemployed engineers would help in tackling their unemployment to large extent as many high profile capital-intensive projects are under execution in the State. He said effort would be made to allot construction work to the self-help groups preferably nearer to their localities. The Minister said that 107 groups comprising 932 unemployed engineers have been referred to various departments for allotment of work. The rural development department has so far allotted construction of some panchayat ghars and computer laboratories to the self-help groups. He said that the construction of community and block resource centres of education department would be allotted exclusively to the self-help groups. The Minister said that the Government has approved a proposal for granting relaxation to self-help groups like by raising upper limit for B-class contracts from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 12 lakh and for class-C contractors from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.50 lakh. Similarly, 50 per cent concession in the prescribed registration fee and 25 per cent relaxation in prescribed renewal fee besides other relaxation in work experience, possession of machinery etc. too would be available to them. A committee has been constituted comprising Commissioner/Secretary PWD, Commissioner Labour and Director Codes to review the rate preference to be given to the self-help groups in respect of departmental and non-departmental works. |
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Kavinder flays Govt for hike in power tariff Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: President of BJP Jammu District (Urban) Kavinder Gupta has expressed deep concern over coalition Government to increase electricity charges by 100 percent and held that this decision if implemented would cause an additional burden on the already suffering people. He said the decision of the Government was all the more condemnable as there is no regular power supply any where in Jammu city, leave aside rural areas of Jammu region which do not get electricity supply even for ten hours. Mr Gupta sought to remind the State Government about its commitment that power cut won’t exceed four hours and a half and that power tariff will be revised strictly according to the rule of demand and supply. He added that people of Jammu city are not getting power during peak hours and besides there are a number of unscheduled cuts causing considerable inconvenience to the student community, traders and industries. He demanded that Government should charge the rates as existed before March 31, 2003 and stop harassing the people. He also demanded that people should be provided with uninterrupted power round the clock, which was a must to meet the needs of the people and prevent the anti-national elements from carrying on subversive activities. Others who made similar demand included Shiv Kumar Sharma and Subash Jandial. |
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Gorkha Sabha highlights long pending demands Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: A meeting of Gorkha Sudhar Sabha was held under the presidentship of R R Sharma, while discussing their demands resolved to adopt agitational path to get their demand of ‘Other Backward Classes’ status. The Sabha discussed at length the memorandum submitted by it to the Chief Minister Mufti Mohd Sayeed on March 23, this year, to which the Mufti has assured to look into, but despite lapse of nearly eight months nothing has been done so far which has compelled the Gorkha community to come on the streets to get their demands conceded. In the memorandum the Sabha has mentioned that Gorkha community was invited and settled in Srinagar during the period of Maharaja Gulab Singh and formed two imperial service troops for defence of the State namely 3rd Battalion (Raghunath) in 1856 and 2nd Battalion (Body Guard) in 1869. Since then they have been living in Jammu and Kashmir and contributed their might in different spheres including maintaining territorial integrity of the State. The Sabha said that the community has lagged behind for various reasons some of them being State Subject Certificate, which are not being issued to them, non-inclusion of community in the list of OBCs, non-reservation of seats in the field of education, employment, residential accommodation and allotment of site for construction of temple of Guru Gorakh Nath Ji Maharaj as also relaxation in height and age to young generation etc. Others present in the meeting included Messrs V N Sharma, S M Thapa, S K L, Bije Bohra, Partap Singh, Lal Singh, Mrs Achhi Devi etc. The matter also stands brought to the notice of MLA Raman Bhalla, who is also patron of the Sabha. |
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MVD challans 49 vehicles, realizes fine of Rs 28450 Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Nov 15: A team of MVD, during surprise checking of vehicles on Jammu-Poonch National Highway challaned 49 vehicles for violation of Motor vehicle Act and fined Rs.28450 which was realized on the spot yesterday. According to the Regional Transport Officer, Jammu, G. S. Malhotra the surprise checking was conducted under the instructions issued by the Transport Commissioner, A. C. Chatturvedi. The checking team found that 57 vehicles including mini-buses, buses and taxis plying on Jammu-Bhambla route were not obeying traffic rules. Some of these were operating without proper documents. Documents of 8 vehicles were seized on spot and challans prepared against them. The checking team found that all the SRTC buses were obeying the Motor Vehicle Act and all the passengers of 3 buses, which they checked, had received proper travel tickets. The RTO advised the transporters to make their documents in order. If any vehicle found operating defying contravention rule, Then it will be heavily fined. It is further requested to passengers that in case of any complaint they should inform to the Transport Commissioner, J&K and RTO, Jammu. The RTO Jammu requested all the driving license seeker to come for trial test on every working Saturday at Transport Nagar Narwal, Jammu at 10 a.m. to 12.00 noon. The checking team included, V. K. Duggal, ARTO, Jammu, Mohammad Saleem and Shami Kumar, Motor Vehicle Inspector. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Under the police Modernization Scheme, Jammu and Kashmir Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has been provided with a highly sophisticated equipment namely High Pressure Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) for obtaining quick and accurate results. The equipment was inaugurated by Inspector General of police, Crime and Railways, A R Khan at FSL here today. While inaugurating the equipment Dr R L Dhar, Director FSL gave a demonstration of the equipment. Giving details in this regard the IGP said that the police Headquarters has imported this equipment at a cost of Rs 27 lakh which would help Forensic Scientists for isolation and identification of various organic as well as in-organic compounds. Forensic examination of material like narcotics, pesticides, insecticides, explosive, drugs, food stuffs and many other substances is conducted with the help of this equipment. The equipment is highly useful in analysing various compounds in a matrix, besides helping to qualitative analysis. It is also useful for semi-quantitative estimation, Mr Khan revealed. Mr Khan while inspecting the laboratory was shown modern equipments already purchased for FSL to examine cases received from different investigating agencies so as to dispose them quickly and provide reports to Crime investigating agencies for prosecution and conviction of the accused. On the basis of FSL report as many as 61 cases ended in prosecution and conviction during the years 2002, he added. Mr Khan also inspected the on-going works of hi-tech laboratory which is coming up at an estimated cost of Rs 50 lakh. |
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Plan to develop Shiv Khori on anvil Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: The Government is coming up with a comprehensive plan to develop Shiv Khori at par with Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in a well-planned manner, said Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Mr Jugal Kishore at a meeting with the district administration, Udhampur at Ramsoo here yesterday. Nestled among the awe-inspiring mountains, very small villages traversed by serpentine be rivulets and beautiful waterfalls, the scenic grandeur of Shiv Khori is matchless, opined the Minister. He said this scared place has a tremendous future as a tourist destination if the s aid plan will get wholehearted support from various department and the people. He extolled that tourism occupies a significant position in J&K’s profile and the development of scenic splendour of Shiv Khori will add one more feather in its cap. Previously, place has suffered from utter neglect due to misgovernance but now every such place will get Government’s full support, irrespective of c ast, creed and regional disparity, added the Minister. Elucidating the salient feature, the Minister said that the plan will involve all modern infrastructural facilities which will serve Government’s purpose of renovation and conservation of religious and historic places to promote tourism heritage in J&K. He was informed that about Rs 20 lakh have been expended on various developments works in Shiv Khori last year. |
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Youth Talent Search Forum
organizes folk Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov. 15: The Minister of State for Education, Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that private sector has important role to play in supporting the Government’s endeavour of providing standard education in every nook and corner in the State. For the reason, the Government has opened the doors for private sector to set quality educational institutions in the neglected areas. These institutions will have to ensure the reservation of seats for the meritorious students from the under privileged sections. The Minister was speaking at the prize distribution ceremony of Youth Talent Search Forum of schools at RRL auditorium here today. This forum is constituted with the associations of private schools from Jammu region and is involved in encouraging the competitive atmosphere and attitude in the schools and to bring out the best of the talented students. The special emphasis is given to the students living in the rural and sub urban areas. During past two months, the Forum has organized various extra curricular activities and competitions including poem recitation, story telling, craft, cookery, mass P.T competition, debate, singing quiz skit dances etc.,. Beautiful and vibrant folk dance competition was organized by the forum today in which tender students exhibit excellent performances. Addressing the gathering that for bringing improvement in the academic level of educational institution, encouragement to the extra curricular activities is must. Education cannot be limited to the objective of receiving pass out certificates that help in search of a suitable job, it rather emphasised on the all round development of the personality of students and to mold these innocent souls into successful individuals in every sphere of life. It is the platform to make the child develop on healthy line. Any shortcoming in the system may lead to its serious after effects on the younger generations, he added. |
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DyCM hosts reception to zero hour committee members Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Nov 15: The Deputy Chief Minister, Mangat Ram Sharma hosted a reception at his residence to the 3-Member Zero Hour Committee presently visiting the winter capital of the State this evening. The members include Speakers of Assam, Goa and Tripura Assemblies. The Governor, Gen (Retd.) S. K. Sinha, the Speaker, Mr Tara Chand, General Secretary Lok Sabha G. C. Malhotra and Abdul Rahim Rather Ex-Minister were also present. The 3-member Zero Hour Committee Members while interacting with the dignitaries expressed their satisfaction over the improvement in the general conditions in the State. They eulogized the coalition Government for its success in restoring peace, tranquility and accelerating the pace of development in the State. They opined that zero hour in the assembly is one of the most important period of deliberations. The Deputy Chief Minister appraised the committee members about the winds of change that have started blowing in the State. He hope that the speakers of different legislative assemblies will carry a message to their respective States about the normalcy and peace in J&K State which passed through a turbulent nightmares for last many years. He said that the Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed also wanted that the zero hour committee members should visit J&K State and see for themselves the changing socio-economic scenario in a new era of development and peace. Mr Sharma while referring to tourist influx in the State said that Amarnath Yatra, Khir Bhawani Mela and increasing number of tourists in the valley speak themselves the changing socio political scenario. The Speaker, Tara Chand said that he himself is one of the member of 8-member zero hour committee constituted at the centre. He discloses that the visiting members are from Assam, Goa and Tripura. He said that this specially constituted committee has to frame rules for zero hour in the Assembly. He expressed his thanks to the visiting members and hoped that these members will carry a message of peace and development to their respective State. On the occasion local artists presented a captivating cultural bonanza of songs, gazals and light music. Kashmiri song "Walo Mashooq Miane" by Kelash Mehra, a Dogri song by Parduman Singh and Punjabi melancholy by Sham Sajan were highly appreciated by the audience. The function was also attended by prominent citizens, senior officers, legislators and diplomats. More reports of Children’s Day celebration pour in Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: More reports of Children’s Day celebration on the occasion of 114th birth anniversary of country’s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, yesterday, have poured in, here today. Army School, Jammu Cantt, organised an impressive function to celebrate Children’s Day. Inter-house dress competition was organised for different age groups on different themes as part of the celebrations. Gandhi House was adjudged best in the competition. A large number of students participated in the programme. The function was presided over by Mrs Sneh Jamwal, wife of Dy GOC, 26 Infantry Division, Brig R S Jamwal. Speaking on the occasion, she appreciated the children for their excellent performance in the function. the school Principal Anu Jamwal also addressed on the occasion. Children’s Day was celebrated by New Modern Higher Secondary School Lower Raghunath Bazar Jammu, in the school complex. MoS for Education Abdul Rehman Veeri was chief guest on the occasion while Ch Nizam-ud-Din (MLC), Ashok Nayyar, DGM (SBI) and Dr Shubra Kapoor were the guest of honour. A cultural programme was presented by the school students while speakers highlighted the great leadership qualities of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru. The Principal Mrs Loveleen Bahl exhorted students to follow the path of truth and honesty for betterment of nation. The school Director Tarun Bahal also addressed on the occasion. National Shishu Vikas Kendra, an NGO, celebrated Children’s Day at SOS Home, Channi Rama. A symposium and painting competition were organised on the occasion. In symposium, first prize was bagged by Koushalya while Bunty and Romesh got second and third prizes, respectively. In the painting competition, Miss Mintu stood first while second and third position were secured by Leela and Rajni. Chief co-ordinator, INO Mr S S Bijral was the chief guest on the occasion while Dr V K Kapoor presided over the function. Shubra Kapoor, Prof Rajni Dhingra and Col Varinder Kumar Sahi were guest of honour. On the occasion, Dr Kapoor handed over a cheque of Rs 5000 to the SOS Home on behalf of Jammu University Vice Chancellor Prof Amitabh Mattoo. Government High School, Moungri Basnote, Udhampur, celebrated Children’s Day in the school premises wherein Dr Sunil Sharma, Medical Officer, PHC Moungri, was the chief guest. The school children presented a colourful cultural programme on the occasion while Headmaster Shanker Dass threw light on the life and achievements of Pt Nehru. Prizes and sweets were also distributed among the students. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Welfare Society, an organisation working for the welfare of underprivileged children, organised a function in connection Children’s Day at GCW Parade. Madam Premini Sinha, first lady of the State, was chief guest on the occasion. She appreciated the works done by the Society and donated Rs 10,000 for the welfare of children. On behalf of the Society, she also distributed prizes and uniforms among the children and also honoured some teachers. Prof Ved Kumari Ghai, president of VKWS listed the number of projects undertaken by the society . Children presented a colourful programme on the occasion. Students and staff of Divine Light Public School, Domana, celebrated the day with zeal and zest. The function was marked by speeches and cultural items by the students. Some events like leg race and lemon race were also organised on the occasion. Prizes were distributed among the students who performed best in different events. Jagriti Niketan Balwadi celebrated Children’s Day in collaboration with State Bank of India at Gandhi House premises of the institution. The premises was profusely decorated with buntings, balloons and pictures. The school children presented several colourful items on the occasion while the Principal highlighted the role of Pt Nehru and his love for children. A fancy dress show was also organised in which children participated. To commemorate the birth anniversary of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru, Bal Melas were organised in Shiksha Niketan Higher Secondary School, Jeevan Nagar and Shiksha Niketan High School, Gandhi Nagar. The schools were well decorated with buntings and flowers while a number of stall were put on the occasion. Students presented cultural items and participated in games. Children’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by students and staff of Government Higher Secondary School, Jaganoo, Udhampur. Students of all the four House; Chenab, Jhelum, Sindh and Tawi participated in symposium, physical activities and cultural programme. the speakers threw light on the life of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru and importance of the Children’s Day. On the eve of Children’s Day an on spot stamp design contest was organised by R K Gupta, Senior Superintendent of Post Office, Jammu division at Shiksha Niketan Higher Secondary School, Jeevan Nagar. A large number of students participated in the contest. The concepts of Philately were popularised among the young children and salient features, objectives of stamp collecting were explained. B N Public School, Nowabad, Sunjwan, organised a colourful variety programme in connection Children’s Day in the school premises. Group songs, dance and other items were presented on the occasion. Mrs Waseen Kohli, Director of the school, was the chief guest on the occasion. Anil Singh, Principal, highlighted the role of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru in the freedom struggle and development of the country. Bal Kala Manch, organised a cultural show at Rehari Hall to celebrate Children’s Day. Children participated in dance, and debate competitions. In debate, Reena, Simple Raina and Sapna were declared first, second and third, respectively while Rohit, Simren and Sheetal were adjudged as Ist, 2nd and 3rd, respectively in dance. President of the Manch, Rajan Khajuria listed the activities of the group and highlighted some of the achievements. Students of Shiva Public High School, Digiana, organised a cultural programme in connection with Children’s Day celebration. the programme started with Saraswati Vandhana which was followed by dance items and skits. Deliberating on the occasion, the Principal of the school R R Pamdotra asked students to follow the footprints of Pt Nehru. On the occasion of Children’s Day, Mother’s Pride Pre-Schooling System, Gandhi Nagar, organised a visit of students to the SOS Home. Woolen clothes were distributed among the underprivileged children of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Welfare Society. The clothes had been liberally donated by the parents of the children of Mother’s Pride school. On the occasion, gifts were also distributed among the children. Birth anniversary of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru was celebrated with pump and show by Government Girls High School Sangrampur, Marh. Students took part in various events while speakers threw light on the life and achievements of Pt Nehru. Prizes were also distributed among students who stood first, second and third in different events. Mr Ashwani Sharma, block president Cong (I) Marh, was chief guest on the occasion while Panch Rakesh Kumar was guest of honour. Sri Sanatan Dharm Sabha School, Rehari Jammu, celebrated Children’s Day with great enthusiasm in the school premises. The school Principal presided over the function. Various programmes such as "fancy dress show" and skits on patriotism were organised on the occasion. Teachers threw light on the life of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru and highlighted the importance of Children’s Day. An impressive function was held at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Rajouri in connection with the celebrations of Children Day. The function was held under the chairmanship of S C Kapoor, Principal of the School while R K Dhar, CEO presided over the function. A debate contest was held during the celebrations in which 20 students participated. Shivani Gupta of 12 class, Gurjeet Kour of 12th class and Pooja of 9th class got first, second and third positions respectively in the debate contest. Students who topped in 12th and 10th classes examinations were also felicitated during the function. Jyoti Devi and Shazia Choudhary, who topped in 12th class and Anjuman Shaheen and Faiyal Nussra, who topped in 10th class examinations were given prizes. CEO Rajouri while addressing the function called upon the students to inculcate discipline in their day to day activities. Principal of the School, Mr Kapoor also addressed the function. Children’s Day was celebrated by the students of National Public Higher Secondary School, Rajouri in the school premises. Colourful cultural programme comprising songs, skits and dance, was presented by students on the occasion. Teachers highlighted importance of the day and threw light on the life of Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru. A fancy dress show of little tots was main attraction of the function. A function was organised in the premises of Maharaja Hari Singh DAV Public School, Lambi Gali, Udhampur on the occasion of Children’s Day. The programme started with patriotic song ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logo’ and ended with Jana Gana Mana. In addition to it, the students also performed other activities. In the games section, lemon race, spoon race, pakora race, frog race and musical chair games were held. A cricket match was also played on the occasion. The school Principal gave away prizes to the students. Meera Women and Child Welfare Society celebrated Children Day at Shanker Colony, Kunjwani in which rich tributes were paid to Chacha Nehru on his 114th birth anniversary. Large number of students attended the function and presented cultural items. President of the Society addressed the function and called upon the students to follow teaching of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. Progressive Youth Society Ramnagar with the collaboration of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Jammu organised a function in connections with the celebrations of birth anniversary of late Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru in the premises of Government High School Dehari in which students of adjoining areas participated. Various cultural items like skits, games, dances, Dogri folk and patriotic songs were presented. Vidhya Peeth Public School (Nagbani) Chogan Slathia celebrated Children Day in the school campus by organising a cultural programme. The Principal of the School started the function with cake cutting ceremony. The school children presented various cultural items like poems, patriotic songs, skits and dances. New Model Public School, R S Pura celebrated Children Day to pay tributes to first Prime Minister late Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru on his 114th birth anniversary. Principal of the School highlighted teachings and messages of first Prime Minister late Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru who had contributed a lot for the development of the country. R R Sharma Memorial Trust Dehala, Kalakote celebrated birth anniversary of first Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. A symposium was organised on the life and history of first Prime Minister. Tehsildar Kalakote was chief guest who gave away prizes to the students. NIFD organises fashion show at Samba Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: National Institute of Fashion Design organised a fashion show in the Institute premises at Samba the other day. Brig K S Jamwal was the chief guest while MLA Babu Singh presided over the function. The show was arranged by Centre head, NIFD Samba Ms Pallavi. Sudershan Kamotra advocate, N S Jamwal art teacher of KC Public School and a forest officer—L A Dar were the judges appointed by the management for the fashion show. Three rounds were displayed in this fashion show included—creative round, Night ware and formal-informal dress. All the garments shown on the ramp were designed and stitched by the students of NIFD under the guidance of teacher Moti Sharma. Sponsored supported by Mrs Divya Jaswal, president AWWA Samba this show touched heights of success. In creative round, Ist prize was bagged by Neetu and 2nd by Rajni Gupta. In nightware round, Ist prize went to Palvi Mahajan and 2nd to Surekha Bhatti whereas, third to Priyanka Gupta. In shining star fashion show contest, Heena bagged first prize, Meenakshi Jaswal second and Rachita—third. Best personality award went to Dushyant Jaswal, best smile to Gurdeep Kour and best dress prize to Shreya. HSS Sumb adopted in
first phase Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: The Board of School Education (BOSE), for the first time, has decided to adopt 12 Government schools in far flung areas of the State. As a first step in this direction, the BOSE today adopted Sumb high school in Samba tehsil, which was today upgraded to higher secondary school. The BOSE decision came on the directions of Education Minister Harshdev Singh. During a visit to Sumb school, Mr Singh examined working of the school which lacked facilities like lavatory and library. Work on renovation of the school building is expected to start soon. Six Government schools each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions will be adopted by the BOSE. |
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