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| 15 day Pahalgam festival takes off Tourists bring cheer to Valley people: Mufti Excelsior Correspondent PAHALGAM, Oct 4: Saying that visit of every tourist to the State is a step towards normalcy and peace, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.....more Jansangh
files petition Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Veteran leader and president of the Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh, Prof Balraj Madhok has filed a petition in the Supreme Court........more Amrik
announces new Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Terming the recently announced Retailer Kerosene Oil Dealers Association headed by Rattan Lal...........more Teaching
fraternity can Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct. 4: Minister of State for Education Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that teaching fraternity has the potential to bring.......more Thousands
of devotees Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Thousands of devotees of Mata Vaishnodevi immersed holy ‘Saakh Mata’ in river Tawi and Ranbir Canal on Mahanavmi today........more |
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CM feclictate Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 4: Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) S K Sinha and Chief Minister Sayeed have extended best wishes and warm greetings to the people of the State on the auspicious festival of Dussehra........more CVAHDC
vows to intensify Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: All Party Action Committee of the Chenab Valley Autonomous Hill Development Council (CVAHDC) has decided to intensify on-going agitation in the month of November. Rallies and protest demonstrations will be held at various places in support of the demand of hill development council. This was disclosed..............more JAKFAS
organises Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: On the occasion of Maha Navmi, J&K Fine Arts Society (JAKFAS) organised a on-spot painting for children at Municipal Park, Talab Tillo.........more Veeri
opens doors for Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 4: Government in its efforts to make quality education accessible even to the non-affluent section of the society.........more |
15 day Pahalgam festival takes off Excelsior Correspondent PAHALGAM, Oct 4: Saying that visit of every tourist to the State is a step towards normalcy and peace, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today asserted that peace has to dawn on Kashmir as it is yearning of its people Inaugurating the 15-day Pahalgam Festival at the picturesque resort here this afternoon, the Chief Minister said that the Government is making serious effort to promote tourism to bring cheers to the people as this activity has a multiplying effect including the economic benefit to thousands of people whose livelihood largely depends on it. He said tourism infrastructure is being expanded to cater to the requirements of the tourists. He said Development Authorities set up for planned development of tourist resorts by the coalition Government have done a good work and things would further start looking up in a due course of time that would help in popularizing various destinations of the State. Referring to Pahalgam tourist resort, the Chief Minister said that in view of the vastness of the area, there is a greater scope for development and the Authority must prepare a perspective plan that should meet the tourist requirements over the years without disturbing the natural settings and environment. The Chief Minister referred to the Indo-Pak ties and said that the peace initiative that Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took from Kashmir is bound to fructify into a lasting peace. He said whatever happened last week, both nations know well that there is no way out except for pursuing dialogue as people of both countries overwhelmingly want friendly ties. He said the common minimum programme of the five-party coalition Government also specifically mentions that dialogue is the only alternative to address internal and external dimensions of Kashmir imbroglio and we are pursuing it. He said his Government would continue to follow this approach to the problem and is confident that a solution would be found out for a lasting peace. He said since the process is time consuming, the Government has to address other problems concerning day-to-day life of the people of the State. Mufti Sayeed expressed optimism that Jammu and Kashmir would once again become an abode of peace and tranquility, not because he or his Government is endeavouring for it but because it is the resolve of the people of the State. The Chief Minister said that Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering is being shifted to Pahalgam and then to Aru that would also give boost to adventure tourism. Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma said that the successful conduct of Amarnath yatra in which 1.56 lakh pilgrims participated, arrival of more than 1.60 lakh tourists in Kashmir valley, holding of Inter-State Council meeting and over 100 national and international conferences, Congress Chief Ministers’ conclave in Srinagar and visits of President, Prime Minister, Congress Chief and nearly 440 MPs in connection with parliamentary standing committees meetings have helped in restoration of normalcy in the State. The inauguration of the function was marked by a large participation of locals. Several tourists were also seen in the crowd. Chief Executive Officer, Pahalgam Development Authority, Abdul Latif Deva assured the Chief Minister that the Authority will come upto his expectations and the resort would be developed as round the year destination. Earlier, as part of the fortnight long festival, the Chief Minister laid foundation stones of two projects. One related to setting up of Kolhai Park spreading over 150 kanals. It will involve a cost of Rs. 20 lakh. The second project is municipal shopping arcade involving Rs. one crore. As many as 125 shops are proposed to be constructed which include 25 shops reserved for shopkeepers affected by beautification drive at Mina Bazar and Bus Stand. The project taken up by Pahalgam Development Authority is self-sustaining and environment friendly. Earlier, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed inaugurated the festival amidst Kashmiri folk lores and dances at a largely attended function organized by Pahalgam Development Authority in the lush green lawns of the Pahalgam Club this afternoon. It was an event marked by festivity, riot of colours, excitement and enthusiasm of participating gathering as well as the artists. The festival began with wan wun, traditional marriage song sung by Kashmiri women on the arrival of the bridegroom. About two dozen cultural items were presented, each was better than the other, with a total involvement of hundreds of participating locals who had come with their families in a typical festive mood, and some tourists. The two and a half hour programme was the beginning of such musical and cultural feast that the tourist festival would unfold on the weekends during the fortnight. It was an effort widely appreciated by one and all. Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma announced a prize of Rs. 50,000 on behalf of the Chief Minister and another of Rs. 25,000 on his own behalf for the students of various educational institutions who participated in the cultural bonanza at the festival. |
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files petition in Supreme Court Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Veteran leader and president of the Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh, Prof Balraj Madhok has filed a petition in the Supreme Court for scrapping Article 370 of the Indian constitution, This was disclosed by Ponam Raj Prohit, general secretary of the Jan Sangh while addressing a press conference today. Mr Prohit recalled that Sardar Patel had merged over 500 princely states into India. "However, it was because of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru that special status was given to the State of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 as temporary provision", he said, adding, "there is no definition of the word ‘temporary’ in the constitution". Defending the demand of scrapping Article 370, Mr Prohit said that over one lakh Hindu refugees entered Jammu and Kashmir after partition in 1947 but still today they donot have right to vote for the candidates in the Legislative Assembly due to Article 370. He said that Article 370 is the discriminatory violation of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution. He argued that there was no need to get the recommendation of J&K Legislative Assembly for scrapping Article 370 as the President of India vests the power under Section of 3 of the Article 370 to scrap the same without the approval of J&K Legislative Assembly. Mr Prohit also supported demand of the reorganisation of the State and said that political and economic aspirations of the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh will be fulfilled only after reorganising the State. Jansangh leader further stressed on the need of curbing terrorism with iron hand. He said that there was a need that those who aids and support the militancy will be dealt strictly. He was of the opinion that just instead of blaming Pakistan for spreading terrorism, Indian Government should take strong steps to curb militancy. |
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Amrik announces new body of K Oil dealers Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Terming the recently announced Retailer Kerosene Oil Dealers Association headed by Rattan Lal as unconstitutional, the chairman of newly formed Committee, Amrik Singh said the body led by him is the real representatives of the K Oil dealers of Jammu. Addressing a press conference, here today, S Amrik Singh said his organization is the real body as it enjoys the support of over 600 members out of 998. He in an appeal to the State administration he urged it not to give any recognition to the body led by Rattan Lal as he managed his election in a fraudulent and unconstitutional way. He blamed some officers and officials in Food and Supplies Department (F&S) for helping the group led by Rattan Lal to cover their corrupt practices. He said the corruption was on peak in the F&S Department and entire two lakh eighty thousand liters of Kerosene Oil meant for the border migrants was sold in black by the Department inconnivance with some dealers. He demanded a tough action under law against the officials and the dealers involved in this racket. Announcing the names of the office bearers he said Surinder Singh is the president of the new body headed by him while Jagjit Singh is senior vice president and Pritpal Singh, vice president. Hartej Singh, Dewinder Singh Bawa and Amarjit Singh Papu have been elected as members, he added. |
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Teaching fraternity can change mindset of people: Veer Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct. 4: Minister of State for Education Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that teaching fraternity has the potential to bring about a progressive and positive change in the mindset of the people that could direct the society towards constructive path. Great educationists and teacher Sir Syed Ahmad Khan have made this fact evident and had set an example for the world to follow. The Minister was speaking at the annual day function of Sir Syed Memorial College of Education and Training at Tagore Hall here today. Addressing the gathering the Minister said that selfless personalities like that of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan remain immortal because of the vision they spread during their lifetime. He had widened the outlook of the Muslim community and his tireless efforts made the people realize the importance of education for progressive outlook, he added. Mr. Veeri said that rules alone cannot make a system work and it is rightly said that for a task when the Government fails, a teacher can succeed. Profession of spreading knowledge has always been adopted by the saints and prophets. Teaching community with a complete devotion and dedication can really change the destiny of the country. Asserting that private institutions have a major responsibility in the present situation, he said that time will not wait for the youngsters aspiring to build a good future. He said that contributions of private schools and colleges would be attributed with proper credit and support from the Government. Congratulating the management and the students of SSM society, which at present is running two higher secondary schools and a B.Ed college with two girls hostels and a boys hostel, the Minister said that the institute is slowly becoming an asset for the State as large number of students from Punjab, Rajasthan, Himanchal Pradesh, Uttaranchal, etc are coming here for studies. The spirit if followed by other private promoters would be a boost for students aspiring to get admissions in job-oriented courses, who otherwise move outside the State for higher studies. A colourful and vibrant cultural programme in different languages was presented on the occasion. Ali Jan Tarana, the inspiring song written by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was also sung by the students. MLC Mr. Ghulam Nabi Lone, Chairman SSM Mr. G. M. Parray were among others present on the occasion. |
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Mata in Tawi, Canal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Thousands of devotees of Mata Vaishnodevi immersed holy ‘Saakh Mata’ in river Tawi and Ranbir Canal on Mahanavmi today. Huge rush of devotees including a large number of women and children was witnessed at Tawi banks and Rajinder Park and Muthi. The devotees from Jammu east and Gandhinagar—Shastri Nagar and Trikuta Nagar side thronged Harki Pouri temples at Tawi bank near Bagh-e-Bahu since early morning today to offer prayers at the temple of Maa Durga and also to immerse ‘Saakh’ in the river. At the concluding day of Navratras, several religious procession was taken out in various parts of the Jammu city. From Muthi area the devotees carry out procession along with large idol of Maa Durga. Several labourers hailing from UP, Bihar and MP temporarily putting up in Jammu localities also participated in the procession on Maha Navmi. At the historic temple of Bawe Wali Mata, thousands of people offered special prayer. The temples were well decorated on this day while in several areas langars were also arranged. Similar reports were also received from Devak at Udhampur and Chenab bank at Akhnoor where Hindu devotees performed rituals and also offered special prayers. Huge rush was witnessed at Chichi Mata temple at the bank of river Basantar at Samba. The reports of visit of thousands of devotees at Vaishnodevi, Mata Sukrala in Billawar and Mata Pingla at Ramnagar were also received. |
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Governor, CM feclictate people on Dussehra Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 4: Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) S K Sinha and Chief Minister Sayeed have extended best wishes and warm greetings to the people of the State on the auspicious festival of Dussehra and Vijayadashami. In his message, the Governor said that this festival symbolizes the victory of truth over falsehood and of good over evil. He said, that Lord Rama in his human form defeated Ravana, a symbol of injustice and unfairness and laid the foundation of an enlightened and just social order. On Vijayadashami, Goddess Durga, drawing upon the combined strengths of all forces of goodness annihilated Mahishasur and freed the universe from his evil grip. Gen. Sinha said that our people must, therefore, have a firm belief in the ultimate triumph of virtue and that this belief will lead the society from darkness to light. The Governor expressed the hope that the people of our State will fight all kinds of evils including terrorism and celebrate the festivals with enthusiasm and fervour. In his message, Mufti Sayeed said that the festival of Dussehra symbolizes the triumph of truth over evil. He said that Lord Rama, an embodiment of righteousness, sacrifices and self-discipline, conquered the evil forces represented by Ravana. He hoped that the auspicious festival will be celebrated in the best traditions of our composite culture and it will usher the State into a new era of progress and prosperity. The Chief Minister prayed for peace, amity and brotherhood in Jammu and Kashmir. |
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CVAHDC vows to intensify
agitation, Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: All Party Action Committee of the Chenab Valley Autonomous Hill Development Council (CVAHDC) has decided to intensify on-going agitation in the month of November. Rallies and protest demonstrations will be held at various places in support of the demand of hill development council. This was disclosed by former MP and chief patron of the CVAHDC, Sheikh Abdul Rehman while addressing a press conference. Coming down heavily on coalition Government for its failure to take effective steps to solve problems of the inhabitants of Doda district, Mr Rehman regretted that like previous regime this Government has also neglected Doda district in the allocation of funds. He said that despite being the most backward district of the State, coalition Government has not allotted adequate funds for its development and upliftment. He charged the State Government of meting out step motherly treatment with Doda district. Mr Rehman was of the view that constitution of Chenab Valley Autonomous Hill Development Council (CVAHDC) on the pattern of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) was the only solution of this problem. Strongly defending demand of CVAHDC, Mr Rehman said that entire Doda district and some other areas of Udhampur district have been neglected in every sphere of life but successive state governments have not take any steps for the upliftment of these areas. Former MP dubbed coalition Government as total failure to fulfill their promises. "On the one hand militancy has been increased manifold while on the other atrocities of civilians have been going unabated", he said, adding, "with in a span of just 10 months State Government has exposed". He recalled that coalition Government has promised to allocate adequate funds for every region of the State but expect promises nothing has been done. Mr Rehman announced that CVAHDC has constituted a advisory committee to intensify the on-going agitation for getting autonomous hill development council. Prominent among in the advisory committee are Abdul Gani Goni, Swami Raj Sharma, Abdul Aziz Bhat, Prof Jai Lal Kotwal, Prof Ayub Sheikh and others. |
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JAKFAS organises on-spot paintings contest Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: On the occasion of Maha Navmi, J&K Fine Arts Society (JAKFAS) organised a on-spot painting for children at Municipal Park, Talab Tillo, here this evening. There was enthusiasm among the young participants and renowned artists attended. A large number of young children participated in the on-spot painting competition. They displayed their creative talent through their paintings. General secretary, JAKFAS, Suresh Sharma, told EXCELSIOR that the young boys and girls have vast creative faculties which need to be properly channelised. The JAKFAS, he said has done it by this programme. Another objective, he stated is to inculcate moral values among the young generation by depicting themes having moral and spiritual values. The participants were asked to focus their paintings on moral teachings of peace, harmony and universal brotherhood. The paintings done by the contestants today will be evaluated by experts and prizes will be awarded after sometime. The JAKFAS has been organising periodically such painting contests among the young students in different educational institutions to explore and promote their artist creative faculties. |
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Veeri opens doors for private sector in education Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 4: Government in its efforts to make quality education accessible even to the non-affluent section of the society invited proposals from private institutions for establishing schools and colleges in the rural and far-flung areas of the state. The private sector in collaboration with premier intuitions or agencies having made a mark at national and international level, can set up their schools and colleges in the areas outside the city, for which the Government would act as facilitator and would provide every kind of assistance. This was stated by Minister of State for Education Abdul Rehman Veeri at Government-Promoter Interaction held in this regard today at Amar Singh College Srinagar. Educationists’ academician, representatives of educational institutions, NGOs actively participation in the discussion. Addressing the gathering, Veeri said that education has been accorded top priority by the government. Spread of quality education is infact a mission, which has the capability of revolutionizing the society and putting it forced on the path of progress. Wiping out illiteracy is one such aspect for which tireless efforts are being made by the Government. The Minister said that in like Poonch, Rajouri, Lolab etc. where even basic educational facilities are somehow lacking, the students covering long distances for completing their studies, the task at times becomes impossible especially, for the girls students who are forced to drop out. This causes social disparity and inequality, which later gives rise to every major hurdle in the progressiveness. The promoters who have complete plans and assets for starting the schools and colleges in the remote areas by imparting from the private education, lines to the students would be given every possible assistance. The process would help in bridging the gap between rural and urban, privileged and underprivileged sections of the state and would provide an opportunity for the development of the state on the whole. Mr. Veeri said that limited seats in the elite private institutions have been kept fixed for the meritorious poor students of the Government schools who otherwise might not be able to bring out the best in themselves due to absence of resources. Asserting that thousands of students of the state are spending enormous amount on their professional and higher studies outside the state, the Minister said that the situation can be changed for better if private sector in the education becomes efficient in the state itself. Educationists from various parts of the valley came up with their suggestions and proposals during the interaction. |
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Give chance to youth in DGPC elections: Sikh leader Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Chairman All India Lok Jan Shakti Party, Minority Cell, S Gajan Singh has blamed the Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee for its failure in fulfilling the promises made by it during the last elections. Addressing a press conference here, this morning, he said the Sikh Community has lost faith in them and hence the chance should be given to young and energetic persons in the Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee elections of October 30. Mr Singh, while announcing the names of candidates being supported by his organization urged the community to vote in favour of Amar Singh Wazir for Jammu West, Satwinder Paul Singh for Jammu East, Jagjit Singh Jagga for Camp Gole Gujral, Sham Sher Singh for Suchet Garh, Bhagwant Singh for Simble Camp and Gajan Singh for Kirpind. He assured that if the members supported by his organization will be elected in the ensuing elections the historical Samad Chandpura Gurdwara will be rebuilt again. Criticizing the exiting DGPC, he said it has so far failed to present any balance sheet. He also blamed it for making a discrimination with different groups of Sikhs. The Sikh leader demanded that the Gadigarh be rechristined as Havaldar Saroop Singh Nagar, the hero of 1962 war. He also demanded that Shiromani Akali Dal, chief, Parkash Singh Badal, Sucha Singh Dangah and Bibi Jagir Should not be allowed to interfere in Gurdwara elections in J&K. He made a scathing attack on DGPC chief, Sudershan Singh Wazir and appealed Mahant Manjit Singh to accept his resignation as head of educational institution in the larger interests of the community. Lashing out at Mr Wazir, he demanded that the SGPC chief should submit his resignation to Divisional Commissioner. |
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Taj meets Yadav, discusses wheat supply to JK Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Oct 4: Minister for Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Taj Mohi-ud-Din met the Union Minister for Food, Consumer and Public Distribution Sharad Yadav here this morning and discussed various issues relating to supply of wheat and foodgrains to Jammu and Kashmir. During half an hour meeting, Mr. Taj Mohi-ud-Din apprised the Union Minister about the supply of wheat to the Kashmir valley. He said that the wheat millers have enhanced the commercial rate from existing Rs. 7.35 to Rs. 7.85. He also raised the issue that supply of foodgrains to the valley needs to accelerate so that adequate stock of wheat and rice are maintained in valley. Mr. Yadav assured the Minister that all genuine demands would be considered sympathetically. |
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Kavinder is new city president of BJP Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Kavinder Gupta has been elected as president of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) Jammu city. Election of city president was held in the presence of senior party leaders. Although there was aspirants for this posts, Kavinder Gupta was elected unanimously. Ward presidents and Mandal presidents of all the three constituencies of Jammu city including Jammu East, Jammu West and Gandhi Nagar were present. Keeping in view the forthcoming Municipal Corporation polls, election for the post Jammu city president was considered as important. Kavinder Gupta, with the consultations of senior party leaders, will announce team for Jammu city very soon. Election of Jammu city president was held in connection with the forthcoming election of the State president of BJP which will be held on October 12, 2003. |
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Multi-crore computer Edu
scam Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Special Judge Anti-Corruption Jammu, Mr MK Hanjura, in an application filed by Social Activist Narinder Singh, has directed Senior Superintendent of Police, Vigilance Jammu to hold preliminary inquiry into the allegations leveled in the application and enqiry shall be concluded with promptitude. In case any truth or substance is found in the matter, a case be registered under the relevant provisions of law, it was ordered. In the application, it has been alleged that Central Government had sanctioned over rupees nine crore to Education Department under "vocationalisation of secondary education" in order to introduce computer literacy programme in 10+2 schools in J&K State. It was alleged that officers of Education department joined hands together in a well knit channel to cause huge loss to the State exchequer by throwing the codal formalities to winds as tenders were invited only in 2001 and a unique procedure was adopted by not inviting fresh tenders for 2002, 2003 on a lame excuse of escalation of price of books, tuition/registration fee. In the application, it was alleged that the present Education Minister Harshdev Singh has also become a party to this well knit channel operating in the department as he didn’t oppose the illegalities going on during his tenure. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Youth National Conference took out a huge rally at R S Pura under the chairmanship of Taranjeet Singh Tony, provincial president to protest against coalition Government headed by Mufti Mohd Sayeed for giving protected accommodation to militants. The rally passed through the main bazaar and culminated at Main Chowk R S Pura where the effigies of Mufti Sayeed and his militant cabinet were burnt. While addressing rallyist Mr Tony condemned Mufti Government for patronizing a militant Minister and questioned as to when the Central leadership led by BJP will rise from the deep slumber and punish such elements irrespective of their status under law of the land. Tony charged the coalition Government for giving a clean chit to Zargar and held that the Minister was fully aware about the involvement of militants and he was a party to the militants by providing them a safe haven to them. He said on the one hand Mufti Government was asking the multi-national companies to set up their manufacturing units in J&K and on the other hand the Finance Ministry had different plans to create confusion so that people who have set up their plants in the State are planning to shift back to adjoining State of Himachal Pradesh. Others who addressed the rally included Messrs Ramesh Chowdhary, Dr Shiv Singh, Naresh Bittoo Sarpanch, Capt Uttam Singh Toor, Capt Nand Lal and Suram Singh Chib. |
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Legal Line By Rajesh Bhat Dear Readers: We are in the maiden issue of Legal Line and in this issue, we have taken up RPC and how it is different from IPC. We seek readers’ suggestions to make this column more interesting so that it could benefit the common men, who are one way or the other connected with law. We will be happy to solicit your views and incorporate the same in our future columns. Such Advocates, who want to talk about the particular issue, may contact us directly any time without any inhibition. The basic idea of this column is that people should know law and the rights which they enjoy under Indian Constitution. Contact us on Legal-Line, C/o Daily Excelsior Janipur Jammu any day so that your view point on a particular subject could be projected in the right perspective. The recent move of the Centre to introduce a Bill on ban of cow slaughter, could not be passed due to certain reasons, but the ban on cow slaughter was imposed in the State of Jammu and Kashmir way back in 1871 when Maharaja Ranbir Singh was reigning the State. The Maharaja had visualized that such a ban was necessary in the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir which comprised the people of different regions and religions. Maharaja Ranbir Singh could not, however, codify the law which included banning cow slaughter in the State. It was only in 1932 when Maharaja Hari Singh codified the separate law for Jammu and Kashmir and named it after his grandfather as ‘Ranbir Penal Code’ (RPC) It is this Ranbir Penal Code that is still in force in Jammu and Kashmir and all criminal laws have been incorporated and dealt under this Code. Since Jammu and Kashmir was not part of British India, a separate law/code was formulated for the State and the same was dedicated after the name of Visionary Maharaja Ranbir Singh who had taken several revolutionary steps during his rule as the King of the State. According to noted and Senior Advocate Mr SS Anand Lehar, Ranbir Penal Code is infact the replica of Indian Penal Code (IPC) but with a difference that it carries a ban on cow slaughter and an act of adultery is an offence under this Penal Code. These two offences are no where in Indian Penal Code. Mr Leher said that IPC in the shape of RPC was enforced in erstwhile J&K State under Indian Law Department Notification Number 23-L/1989, dated August 6, 1932 and RPC was made applicable to the entire State of Jammu and Kashmir including that area which is presently under the illegal occupation of Pakistan. Mr Lehar says that under IPC, cow slaughter is not an offence, while’s under RPC the same has been incorporated as a major offence under Section 298-A RPC. Under this Act, all bovine animals come, including buffalo, ox etc. And if a person is convicted under this Act, he/she can be awarded 10 years imprisonment with a fine. Similarly, adultery is an offence under this Penal Code. Elaborating ‘adultery’, Mr Lehar says that if ‘A’ is a man and has illegal relationship with ‘B’ who is a wife of ‘C’ then both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are tried under RPC while’s in case of IPC, only ‘A’ is held guilty. These two basic differences make RPC different from IPC. Rest of the sections that are carried in IPC are the same that have been adopted in Jammu and Kashmir under the name and style of Ranbir Penal Code. |
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Sri Rama and Sri Rama alone is
nothing Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 4: Navratra festival organised by Swami Paul’s Meditation Home, Jammu concluded here with the ‘Puranahuti’ of Maha Gayatri Yagna on Mahanavmi day today. During the 9-day festival, apart from Gayatri Yagna every morning, the ‘Dhayana Sessions’ followed by Kirtan and devotional songs were held. The presence of the spiritual head of the Meditation Home Swami Paul Ji Maharaj and his divine guidance in each spiritual activity was regarded as a valued treasure by the participants. The disciples also exchanged their views regarding the role of religious values in daily life to achieve spiritual elevation. Large number of devotees from various parts participated in the festival. Through his discourse on the concluding day, Swami Paul discussed various aspects of spirituality. Swamiji explained that continued recitation of the names of Shri Rama is a panacea for all ailments and put an end to all troubles. It ends all misfortunes. In this area of unrest and turmoil, afflicted with the mental and bodily anguish, obtuseness of understanding and egotism, distemper and grief, animosity and ill will, rivalry and strife, enmity and violence, discord and poverty and divine name alone is the sovereign recipe for riding the living beings of the whole universe of all the aforementioned afflictions and visitations and bringing all round happiness to them as well as for enabling them to attain the ultimate and supreme goal of human life in the shape of final love for the supreme God. Swamiji described the repetition of the blessed name of the lord is open to men and women of all classes and communities. This alone constitutes the "sum mum bonum" of life. One need not to go out in search of God. One need only to fasten the mind on Him, purging it of everything else. The reality will then surely come to view of itself. Realinging that "Sri Rama and Sri Rama alone is....nothing exists at all’; you have achieved the object of your life. The individual self is so fully and wholly one with the "Brahma" that he is only removed from it by the thin veil of Maya or elusion; which vanishes with the downing of the knowledge of the true and original status of its perfect identity with the absolute. |
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Governor offers spl prayer at Vaishnodevi Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Oct 4: Governor, S K Sinha paid visit to the holy shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi and offered special prayers on Mahanavmi today. He performed ‘Puran Ahuti’ in the concluding ‘Chhtt Chandi Pooja’ organised at the Bhawan during the Navratras. A large number of Pandits from various parts of the Jammu region participated in the recemony which was performed for the restoration of peace and victory of good over evil. Senior officials of the Shrine Board also offered ‘Puran Ahuti’ in the concluding ceremony. Special arrangements of food were made for those devotees who had observed fast during these days. |
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