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| Baig reiterates commitment to provide one job for each family Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Oct 14: Reiterating the Coalition Government’s commitment to provide Government job to atleast one member........more Step-brother
among 3 arrested Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Oct 14: The Poonch Police has solved the murder case of Mohammed Fazal, an advocate and.........more HC
restrains construction Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: The land measuring about 80 kanals in village Manda, tehsil Akhnoor, which was reserved......more Sofi for
greater Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 14: Minister for Forests and Environment Mr. Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Sofi today called for greater......more Govt
striving to provide Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 14: The Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Qazi Mohammad Afzal has said that..........more |
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By Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Oct 14: It is not difficult but impossible to completely seal the international border and prevent the intrusion of Pak......more Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 14: The Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) S.K.Sinha visited the S.P.S.Museum, Lal Mandi, Srinagar today. He was accompanied by Mrs. Sinha, Commissioner-Secretary, Higher Education, Mrs. Sonali Kumar and Principal Secretary, Mr. Arun Kumar........more Allotment
of assignments Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 14: As a follow up action to the decisions taken recently at a high level meeting convened by Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir reviewed the progress registered.........more Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 14: Urging for greater integration of academic research and applied sciences for promotion of horticulture.....more |
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provide Excelsior Correspondent ANANTNAG, Oct 14: Reiterating the Coalition Government’s commitment to provide Government job to atleast one member of each family, Minister for Finance and Planning, Muzaffar Hussain Baig today said the Government would ensure that, by the time it completes its term in office, not a single educated unemployed youth remains without a job in the State. Addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone of 120 feet long bridge at Kadpora in Shangus constituency of district Anantnag, the Minister said," we would never backtrack on the promises made with the people in our Common Minimum Programme (CMP) and I assure you we are slowly but steadily heading towards fulfilling each and every commitment made with the people but give us the time to do so don’t be impatient." He, however, said the jobs would not be distributed on a platter among the kith and kin of the powerful lot, as was the practice in the past. "All the appointments would be made purely on merit without any favour to anybody," he asserted and observed with satisfaction the fact that there have been no complaints of any discrepancies in the appointments made during the tenure of the present Government. Mr Baig said despite financial constraints, the Government has during its one year rule provided Government jobs to around 30,000 educated youth in addition to making around 3000 appointments under SRO-43. He said various avenues are being explored to absorb as many educated youth as possible in Government and non-Government sectors to cope up with the daunting problem of unemployment. "The Chief Minister is seriously pursuing the 1 lakh job package announced by the Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Jammu and Kashmir and a lot of progress has already been made on this count," he said adding that fresh and lucrative openings are being offered to the educated unemployed youth to set up income generating units in various sectors to create job opportunities not only for themselves but for others as well. Mr Baig said the pace of development has gained a new momentum and lot of projects and schemes have been taken up for execution across the State. He said a lot needs to be to done to extend basic amenities like roads, potable water, electricity, healthcare and quality education available to the people in the nook and corner of the State. The present Government, Mr Baig said has waged a war against corruption and nepotism, a menace that was prevalent in the past regimes. He sought people’s cooperation in eradicating this menace from both the society and the Government. On the political front, Mr Baig said the Government is committed to work for the restoration of peace and normalcy with honor and dignity. "The continued hostility between India and Pakistan because of Kashmir is eating into the vitals of their economy," he said adding that the Peoples Democratic Party stands for negotiated settlement of the Kashmir issue. "What have we achieved by resorting to blood-spilling for more than a decade except leaving behind thousands of orphans, widows and destitute parents and a traumatized young generation whose youth has been destroyed by the bullets and blood they see every day around them. "We have to put an end to this senseless blood-letting to safeguard the future of our young generations for which stability and peace are must," he asserted. Mr Baig said there was no threat to the Coalition Government and it would complete its full term as it enjoys the trust and support of the people. Responding to the demands made by the locals, Mr Baig announced Rs 10 lakh for Thallar Dam on which work would be started soon. He said Rs 60 crore are being spent on construction of a new district hospital in Anantnag. He also announced Rs 50,000 for the repairs of Iqra Public School. He said Rs 1.35 crore are being spent on the Kadpora bridge which would provide connectivity to around 40 villages in the area. |
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among 3 arrested Excelsior Correspondent POONCH, Oct 14: The Poonch Police has solved the murder case of Mohammed Fazal, an advocate and Congress worker who was killed by his own relatives during the intervening night of April 14-15, 2003. The matter regarding the murder was reported to Mendhar Police on April 15 and the case was registered under FIR No 55/2003 U/S 302, 364/120-B/121/RPC, 7/25/26/27 Arms Act. The investigation of the case was transferred from P/S Mendhar to special team of P/S Poonch as the case taken up in the Legislative Assembly. Under the supervision of SSP Poonch, the police started investigation and solved the case with the arrest of three persons namely Mohammed Afzal alias Basu son of Mohammed Akbar resident of Topa, Niaz Ahmed alias Niazi son of Mohammed Ayub resident of Topa and Mohammed Sharief son of Ghulam Mohammed resident of Chack Banola. Step brother of the deceased Congress leader Mohammed Afzal, who hatched the whole conspiracy, took help of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists to get his brother eliminated. Besides a long-standing land dispute between two brother, Mohammed Afzal had also developed illicit relation with his elder brother’s wife. As Mohammed Afzal was caught red handed by the deceased with his wife, Afzal fled away from the house. He used to stay in the house of his relatives and started planning to get this brother Mohammed Fazal killed. He developed contacts with Niaz Ahmed and Mohammed Sharief and hatched a conspiracy to eliminate his brother. They took services of two JeM terrorists namely Abu Usman alias Indlas Bhai and Suleman alias Tandder Bhai. Accordingly both the terrorists were taken to the house of Mohammed Fazal, on the night of murder, where the deceased was first kidnaped and then killed. |
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HC restrains construction on land near Akhnoor Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: The land measuring about 80 kanals in village Manda, tehsil Akhnoor, which was reserved for the purpose of Ghacharai ( for grazing) and declared Shamlat-Deh in the revenue Girdwari has been encroached by some influential persons with the active connivance of revenue officials. Despite the revenue records, the revenue officials issued "Fard" numbers in favour of the influential persons who are raising construction on the land which infact was reserved for grazing. A writ petition has been filed by Mulkh Raj Sharma, Numberdar of village Manda, in the State High Courts for restraining the respondents from encroaching the land. Justice Permod Kohli of the State High Court after hearing Senior Advocate SS Lehar with Advocate Nitin Bhasin appearing for the petitioner, issued notice to the Chief Secretary, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Tehsildar Akhnoor and others and directed the respondents not to permit any construction on the land reserved or grazing purpose. During the course of arguments, Mr Lehar submitted various cuttings of the newspapers and said that some persons with the connivance of revenue officials were encroaching this land and selling the same to different persons. He said that land is being encroached and construction taking place in full knowledge of Chairman Notified Area Committee who too has failed to protect this land which is the only source of grazing for cattle. He prayed for cancellation of ‘Fard’ numbers issued to any person and refer the matter to Vigilance Organization and also fix responsibility on the persons who have issued ‘Fard’ numbers. |
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for greater coordination among academic Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 14: Minister for Forests and Environment Mr. Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Sofi today called for greater co-ordination among academic institutions, research centres and development departments to provide insight into the practical problems being faced in the field of environmental monitoring, evaluation and conservation in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the inauguration of 10-day training and orientation course on environmental monitoring and conservation organized by Environment and Remote Sensing Department in collaboration with Centre for Research and Development (CORD) University of Kashmir at Azad Memorial College, Bemina, Mr. Sofi said such type of events help the students to take part in the activities related to forests and allied departments. He assured that every help would be provided to aware the masses about the environment conservation in the State. The Minister said that the land available in the college will be used for the development of an arboretum that will act as a repository of the plant wealth and bio-diversity of the valley. He said the creation of the arboretum in the college would go a long way in creating environmental awareness. Minister of State for Forests Th Puran Singh who also spoke at the occasion said that there is need for sustainable development to preserve the natural resources of the State. He said such orientation courses should be conducted at the tehsil level to aware the students about conservation of environment and ecology. He said steps would be taken for introducing the environmental science as a subject at the school level. The Director, Environment and Remote Sensing, Mr. Shah Niaz Naqashbandi said that it is for the first time that the Department of Environment and Remote Sensing is organizing such type of courses for the graduate and postgraduate students to impart know how about the environment conservation. He said that this 10-day course will provide an opportunity to the students about the activities of forest and its allied departments. Earlier, Mr. Sofi handover Rs. 10 lakh to Director CORD for purchase of mobile van for Environment Science Department of Kashmir University. |
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Govt striving to provide potable water to all: Qazi Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 14: The Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Qazi Mohammad Afzal has said that Government is striving hard to provide potable drinking water to the entire population of the State. The Minister who was addressing a public meeting at Balhama, Khrew said that soon after coming to power the coalition Government accorded high priority to redress the accumulated problems faced by the people of the State. Later, the Minister also inspected the site for tube well to be installed at a cost of Rs. 52 lakhs. The tube well will provide drinking water facility to 5100 souls of Balhama village. The Minister issued on-the-spot instruction to Ground Water Authorities to start the work of digging of the well immediately. During his tour of the area, several deputations also met the Minister and putforth demands including construction of road from Sampora and Noyon, link roads and construction of additional accommodation for Government Boys High School and Government Girls High School, Balhama. The Minister assured the deputationists that their demands would be considered for appropriate action. Senior Officers of PHE and Irrigation accompanied the Minister. |
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gold almost comes to halt in Samba sector By Gopal Sharma JAMMU, Oct 14: It is not difficult but impossible to completely seal the international border and prevent the intrusion of Pak trained militants along the international border in Jammu sector till the fencing work is completed. Though for the last several years now, the smuggling of gold and narcotics has come to near halt in Samba sector yet the infiltration from some areas with the support of Pak Rangers and local guides was going on. It was not possible to completely seal the borders and in some areas the topography too, helps the intruders in their designs. But the BSF men were keeping a high alert to prevent incidents of intrusion in their respective areas. Disclosing this to Excelsior, a senior BSF officer of Jammu sector said that strategy of long range and short range patrols has been reviewed and surprise naka points are identified. The naka points are made to change regularly along the infiltration routes. But the guides and the Pak Rangers always try to discover new routes for ensuring safe passage to the militants. The recent incidents of infiltration from Hiranagar and Kathua and the longest ever encounter at Ghati invited attention of many agencies and the security was reviewed immediately in the high level meet and another follow up meeting. The officer, who preferred anonymity, responding to another question disclosed that at present there were no reports about smuggling of gold or narcotics from this area but Pak troops some times facilitate arms smugglers and Pak trained intruders to push in arms and explosives this side. They dig river beds, hide consignments into this side taking cover of darkness and bad weather and later, local guides or ultras after receiving inputs from across, try to dig out the consignment. The intelligence inputs have also indicated that habitual smugglers from Amritsar, Ajnala and Gurdaspur belt of Punjab are not now operating through Samba and Kathua. Narcotic Control Bureau, Amritsar in Punjab has also definite information about it. Not even a single such consignment has been recovered in this sector in past two-three years now. The smugglers continue to shift their traditional routes and modus operandi. The high alert along border and massive activity of fencing also create hurdles in their cross- border activity . The officer further said it was not possible to make human-chain all along the border and keep a jawan everywhere round the clock. Nodoubt, we have deployed sufficient number of security force personnel all along the border to check infiltration but taking advantage of topography (broken land), thick bushes, darkness and hostile weather, the intruders somehow manage sometimes to cross over to this side. Fencing is the best solution to check infiltration in this sector as it has reduced the intrusion in Punjab sector up to almost zero level now. Replying to yet another question, he said some intelligence inputs have indicated the clandestine activities of habitual border crossers in Akhnoor sector but at the moment, the much needed concentration is being given on checking infiltration of armed militants and anti-insurgency operations by the force. A general alert has already been sounded all along the border and several additional nakka points have been established to keep a check on the activities of intruders. He, however, claimed that with the fencing of IB and Basantar river near Samba, the main infiltration routes in this particular area have been plugged. The Army and the Border police is also forming the second and third line of defence along the IB. |
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Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 14: The Governor Lt. Gen (Retd) S.K.Sinha visited the S.P.S.Museum, Lal Mandi, Srinagar today. He was accompanied by Mrs. Sinha, Commissioner-Secretary, Higher Education, Mrs. Sonali Kumar and Principal Secretary, Mr. Arun Kumar. The Governor was highly impressed by the various unique artifacts housed in the museum. He termed the collection as a matter of pride for all of us, as they depict our rich cultural heritage. He was also impressed by the paintings displaced on the walls of the building. It may be recalled that S.P.S Museum, Srinagar is one of the oldest museums of the country, established way back during 1898. The museum houses more than Eighty Thousand artifacts covering various subjects like Archaeology, Numismatics, Paintings, Decorative Art, Manuscripts, Textiles and ancient history. |
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Allotment of assignments to SH Groups reviewed Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 14: As a follow up action to the decisions taken recently at a high level meeting convened by Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir reviewed the progress registered regarding the allotment of works to the Self Help Groups of unemployed engineers. It was informed that 73 Self Help Groups have been formed by the Employment Department out of which 5 Self Help Groups have till date been allotted works by the Rural Development Department. It was also told that the administrative departments for the R&B, Irrigation/Flood Control and PHE have yet to issue orders for the 15 per cent price preference that has been decided to be given while allotting works to the Self Help Groups as contractors under the PWD manual. The Divisional Commissioner enjoined upon the HODs to have the clearances and orders expedited for speedy implementation of the scheme. He also assured that he will take the matter with the Chief Secretary for early issue of the order by the concerned Administrative department. |
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Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 14: Urging for greater integration of academic research and applied sciences for promotion of horticulture on modern lines, the Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mr. Abdul Aziz Zargar today called for transfer of technology at the ground level for increasing productivity in the State. Addressing an impressive gathering of delegates drawn from across the country to participate in 3-day seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Plant Science Research’, farmers, scientists, researchers and Botany students at Kashmir University Campus after inspecting a fruit-cum-floriculture show last evening, the Minister said knowledge and research should trickle down from labs to the field to overcome short comings in productivity in the State. The seminar and the fruit show have been organized jointly by the department of Botany, Kashmir University and the J&K Horticulture department in collaboration with National Horticulture Board. The Minister called upon the academicians to dove-tail their knowledge and experience with the scientists of Agriculture universities to give better and viable technology to the farming community for sustained growth of agriculture and State’s economy. Mr. Zargar gave away prizes among the best adjudged fruit growers at the fruit-cum-floriculture show. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor of the Kashmir University, Prof. Jalees A.K. Tareen in his introductory remarks called for greater collaboration between universities and development departments for economic emancipation of the State. He said the Kashmir University would provide its fullest cooperation in this regard. He said Kashmir University has been recognized as A-grade University in the country and University Grants Commission has recognized our library as one of the best libraries in North India. |
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Govt aware of labour class’ problems : Sharma Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct. 14: Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Mangat Ram Sharma today said that Government is alive to the problems of the labour class and would do everything possible to solve these at the earliest. Addressing the convention of the gardeners of the Floriculture Department here this afternoon, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the coalition Government which came to power with the public support has taken several measures to uplift the socio-economic conditions of the people of all the regions and classes. He said the steps taken so far have yielded positive results. In this connection, he referred to the perceptible improvement in situation that has resulted in heavy influx of tourists to the valley. Mr. Sharma called upon the trade unions not to resort to strikes and instead get their problems solved through negotiations. Referring to the demand of the gardeners regarding granting of technical grade to them, he said that he would take up this issue in the Cabinet. He asked the gardeners and other officials to work with added zeal and dedication and strength the hands of coalition Government, which is determined to bring back peace and normalcy in the State and take it to new heights of progress and prosperity. Minister for Labour, Employment and Information Technology Nawang Rigzin Jora in his address assured that the genuine demands of the labour class would receive sympathetic consideration. He said since the Government has come into power with the people’s support it is the duty of the Government to solve their problems. Minister of State for Tourism Ghulam Ahmed Mir enlisted the achievements registered in the tourism sector and said several steps have been taken to revive the tourism and restore it to the pristine glory. He said the valley received a heavy influx of about 1.70 lakh tourists this year and expressed the hope that the State would witness heavy rush next year also. Minister of State for Rural Development Ch. Gharu Ram who also spoke on the occasion assured that the genuine demands of the gardeners would be taken due care. |
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Posting of four surgeons in Chenani hospital demanded Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: Posting of four assistant surgeons, one children specialist, two nursing orderlies and detachment of one doctor in Chenani Sub District Hospital were the demands raised by Destitute And Handicapped Welfare Association team that visited Chenani hospital yesterday and met BMO. The team also visited Higher Secondary School Chenani and after assessing the problems and difficulties demanded from the Government to introduce subjects like History, Commerce, Education, Geography and Sanskrit which was the need of the hour. It also called for upgradation of Middle School Bashat to High School level. Other demands voiced by the DAHWA team pertained to Land Pass Books to farmers and payment to people who had given their photographs for election identity cards. Earlier DAHWA team conducted a meeting with coordinators of tehsil Chenani under TLC programme. The coordinators gave detailed reports about distribution of learning-teaching material in the block. The people decided that Shamsher Chand, Shanker Singh and Padam Singh will supervise the work of TLC in block Chenani and submit their report to DAHWA headquarters. The meeting also decided to open up new sewing and tailoring centres on the recommendations of the local people. The team led by founder chief of DAHWA Surat Singh Sumbria comprised of Messrs Dr P M Sharma, V S Rana, M L Sharma and others. |
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College teachers’ deputation meets Vice-Chancellor Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: A deputation of All J&K College Teachers Association today met the Jammu University Vice-Chancellor Prof Amitabh Mattoo and discussed their long pending demands with him. The deputation, led by Dr Ravinder Chadha, president of CTA, demanded that the posts of Director Colleges Development, Registrar, Dean Students Welfare and Controller of Examination should be earmarked for college teachers. They also demanded streamlining of examination and evaluation system, enhancement of remuneration for examination duty and University library facilities to college teachers. The deputation also suggested that Pre-PhD course should not be compulsory for the college teachers. The Vice-Chancellor Prof Amitabh Mattoo gave a patient hearing to the deputation and assured that all genuine demands of the college teachers would be considered for a positive response. The deputation comprised of Dr Renu Goswami, Dr Anil Gupta, Dr Sudanshu Sharma, Prof Narain Sharma, Anil Ganjoo, Prof Surinder Sharma and Prof Asha Gupta. |
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No rains expected during next 4 days Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: The Agromet Advisory Services of Sher-e-Kashmir, University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology, Jammu on the basis of information generated by Super Computer, National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting, New Delhi, has forecasted that weather of Jammu is likely to remain clear during next four days—from October 14 to 17. Easterly and North Easterly winds are expected to blow at speed of 3-4 kilometer per hour during these days. No sharp change is expected in day and night temperatures and are likely to remain in the range (30 degree celsius to 31 degree celsius) and (13 degree celsius to 14 degree celsius), respectively. The farmers are advised to harvest the mash crop when the leaves fall off and most of the ponds turn grayish black and rice crop as and when 8- percent grains in panicle becomes golden and thresh the crop immediately after harvesting. Preparation of land must be done immediately by ploughing and planking the soil to conserve carry over soil moisture in situ for sowing of Rabi crop under dry land condition. Brassem and Mustard crop could be sown during these days. Farmers are advised to spray 2,4-D @ 20 ppm to check the fruit drop in citrus. |
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A S Wazir’s book "PWD Remembrances’’ released Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: Retired Chief Engineers—N N Dogra and S N Koul released a book entitled "PWD Remembrances" during interaction programme organised by the concerned department as a part of PWD Awareness Fortnight celebrations here today. A galaxy of eminent engineers stalwarts like N N Dogra, S N Koul, Mahesh Bargotra, K K Gupta, B R Wazir, L K Mengi, N K Kohli, Ravinder Singh, T N Pandita —all retired Chief Engineers and many retired SEs participated in the deliberations. The book has been authored by A S Wazir Chief Engineer PWD, Jammu. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Koul- an elder engineer said that engineers should shun the procedure of following up their transfers. The Government should evolve ways to streamline this system and every transfer should be made on rational basis so that the officers get acquainted with all type of works like designs, planning and execution. Mr L K Mengi spoke about performance of the department and advised on quick and speedy construction of all projects. He read technical paper on road network system in India with special reference to Road network in J&K state. Mr K K Gupta, spoke about the requirement of completion of various important projects like Bikram Chowk flyover , road from Asia Hotel to Satwari , Denis Gate Road and suggested that these works require priority treatment. Mr Pandita , an eminent designer spoke about the trends of designing and said that present day designing through computer is fast and less laborious. The engineers and designers of today are more exposed to computer world and are quick and efficient. Earlier, Mr A S Wazir Chief Engineer PWD Jammu, welcomed the engineering stalwarts who served during different periods. He said the coming generations in the wing have to seek advise from them time to time and keep the flag of PWD high. On this occasion, elder CEs N N Dogra and S N Koul released book ‘ PWD-Remembrances’ written by Mr A S Wazir. The book besides containing the history of PWD written from its origin contains the photography of engineers who led the department during crucial period in the history of the State. |
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DSE convenes meeting of Pvt School organizations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: A meeting of Private School Associations from Jammu province was convened by Director Education, Mr Hirdesh Kumar Singh in the premises of State Institute of Education here and attended among others by Lalit Kumar Gupta, Joint Director (Trainings) Principal SIE, R R Dubey, Joint Director (Secondary Education) and S R S Bhatia, Field Advisor. In the meeting it was unanimously decided to get implemented SRO 259 in toto while granting permission/recognition to private schools, notify fee structure at the beginning of academic session, purchase of books, stationery, bags etc (except badge, tie and belt) from any shop in the market. It was held further that need of the locality for opening/ upgradation of school be determined after proper scrutiny, holding of parents meeting in schools on monthly basis, fixation of salary of staff in view of their qualification, speedy disposal of inspection work, constitution of advisory committee at provincial level by giving representation to all districts, quarterly meeting of school representatives at district and provincial levels etc. Besides the demands projected by private schools were also discussed in the meeting and it was decided to take remedial measures as per rules and also to be taken up with concerned authorities for settlement of the issues. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: A meeting of members of All J&K Civil Engineering Graduates Association hailing from Hydraulic and R&B wings of engineering departments was held under the chairmanship of Mr Sukhdev Singh, general secretary to discuss most burning issues. The issues discussed pertained to: Taking over the maintenance and operation of Salal Hydro Electric Project at J&K Government level; Getting due quota/ representation for J&K Engineers on all the centrally sponsored projects viz Railway, widening of NH, Hydro Electric Projects etc; Setting up proper transfer and posting policy on roaster basis; Weeding out of all non-civil engineers from the seniority list of Civil Engineering Graduates in service; and Following of Civil Engineering Gazetted service rules and seniority rules before issuing promotion to engineers against any quota. All these issues were discussed threadbare. The meeting held that with the formation of coalition Government in the State about a year back it was expected that all the irregularities with regard to employment, transfer and posting and other allied problems would be looked into, but all this has remained in papers only. They requested the Chief Minister to issue strict instruction to Ministers for Hydraulic and R&B to strictly adhere to the norms set under service rules for issuing of promotion order and framing of transfer and posting policy on roaster basis and act accordingly. |
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against Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 14: To lodge their protest against alleged irregularities in examination results, students of different Polytechnics in Jammu, held a massive demonstration in front of J&K Technical Board office, here today. They were demanding re-evaluation of their answer sheets and through probe into the gross mismanagement in preparation of the examination results in which only 1.5 per cent students have been declared pass. Shouting slogans against the J&K Technical Board and in favour of their demands, the angry students, both male and female also tried to storm into the Technical Board office and ransack it. The trouble errupted when students from different Polytechnics in Jammu, assembled near the Technical Board office at Bikram Chowk and held a demonstration. Soon the number of protesters swelled to a considerable strength and they gheroed the Board office. Representatives of some student organisation, including Rajinder Singh Jogi of SSF, also reached the spot and joined the protest. Holding J&K Technical Board responsible for the gross irregularities in evaluation of the answer sheets and preparing examination results, the protesters raised slogans against the Board authorities. They were also demanding introduction of carry-on system in Polytechnics. During the protest, a few students turned violent and attempted to ransack the Board office. However, due to timely intervention of police, the situation was controlled though a minor clash occurred between cops and students. Later, the situation was diffused and protesters dispersed after police allowed some representatives of the students to meet Deputy Registrar of the Technical Board for appraisal of their grievances. |
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Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 14: Recruit constables of SPS Police Training School Kathua organised run for state race to express their commitment towards state and the country. Director General of Police (DGP) Gopal Sharma flagged off the race which passed through different bazaars of the town. DGP while addressing the gathering lauded the experimental step of Community Induction Week for freshers and said that it was a part of police civic action programme aimed basically to closely knit the ties between police and public and also draw out the commitment of the policemen for the nation. He referred to the civic action programme undertaken by the police in other parts of the state. He said that it was time for police to earn co-operation from public bettering the performance as police is for service of people only. Four students namely Ajay Kumar, Geetanjali, Mohammed Ramzan and Mohammed Yaqoob, who scored first positions in respective symposiums were awarded with prizes by the DGP. He also gave away prizes to those who got first, second and third positions in five symposiums. A sum of Rs 2000 was given for winner of first prize, while second and third prizes winners were given cash prizes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 respectively. DGP Gopal Sharma along with IGP Jammu interacted with local people and students who won prizes. Earlier director of SKPA Udhampur, S S Bijral, welcomed the guests. He highlighted achievements of the community induction week for freshers. Principal PTS Kathua K L Bhagat also addressed the function. Seminar on osteoporosis organised at New Delhi Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Oct 14: A day long seminar on Osteoporosis, participated by leading medical practitioners and orthepaedic surgeons, in the City last week concluded that the consumption of soft drinks does not lead to osteoporosis. Some of the country’s top doctors, surgeons and medical experts discussed the urgent need to educate the masses about the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet for a healthy lifestyle. "The expert opinion on a highly complex subject vindicates our position that soft drinks are not harmful to the human health. Of course, as in ever other area, moderation in consumption is the key to lead a healthy life and we hope consumers will continue to make informed choices that match their lifestyle needs", said Sunil Gupta, vice president, Public Affairs and Communication, Coca-Cola India. Several experts,including Ambrish Mittal, senior consultant endocrinologist and member, WHO Global Task Force on Osteoporosis, confirmed that a lot of myths and fallacies surround the effects of colas and carbonated soft drinks on health of bones. Varsity Notes By Nishikant Khajuria Though underdeveloped itself, two year old Post-MA Urdu Professional Course in Jammu University may show the way to other Language Departments and encourage them for adopting similar professional courses instead of continuing with unproductive and stereotype ones for meeting the challenges of new age. The unique course was introduced in JU in 2001 with the sole purpose to provide practical know-how and skilled knowledge to the students in computer applications, Urdu journalism, Urdu translation and creative writing in Urdu prose. The course is now two years old and first batch of MA Urdu Professional is passing out this year with a ray of hope that they can also have an independent placement without falling back upon the Government. The course has gained reputation in the country and according to Incharge MA Urdu Professional, Prof Zahur-ud-Din, regular requests are being received from various universities of the country and abroad seeking syllabus and study material for the course. Sensing great importance of the course, Vice-Chancellor Prof Amitabh Mattoo constituted a five member committee seeking recommendations for its further development. The committee, headed by Dean Academic Affairs Prof O P Sharma and comprising Prof A N Sadhu, Prof N A Ganai, Prof Zahoor-ud-Din and Dr Shohab Inayat Malik, met twice and resolved some vital recommendations. According to sources, the committee in its final meeting held yesterday, has resolved and recommended that the course be made autonomous, permanent faculty positions (one Professor and one Lecturer) be created, separate building should be constructed and adequate funds be released for running the course. These recommendations are being sent to Vice-Chancellor Prof Amitabh Mattoo for his consideration and then approval for University Syndicate and the Council. Almost similar recommendations have already been sent to UGC for its approval. Further, the adhoc board of studies constituted by Vice-Chancellor, comprising reputed experts from electronic and print media, is also exploring the possibilities of introducing some other additional professional courses. * * * * * Hostel Discipline and Administration Committee of Jammu University has finalised the allotment of hostel accommodation to student applicants. As per the Provost Hostels, Prof Keshav Sharma, the list of students, both male and female, selected for University hostel accommodation, is being sent to respective Head of Department for information to the students. Around 260 male and 200 female students had applied for hostel accommodation while the vacancies available with boys hostels (Vivekananda Hostel and Old Campus Hostel) was only 116 and for girls hostel, it was 100. Selection of students for allotment of hostel accommodation, was made as per the University criteria, which is distance cum merit. Each department has been distributed seats on the basis of 13 per cent of boys and 7.5 per cent of the girls admitted in the department during current session. However, notwithstanding the general norms for distribution of hostel seats, it has been ensured that each department is given at least one seat each for male and female. Ten per cent of seats have been reserved for SC and ST students while 3 per cent reserved for physically handicapped students. * * * * * Department of Students Welfare has announced the schedule for election of new office bearers of University Students Cultural Council and nominated the election commissioner, Presiding Officer and Returning Officer. According to Associate Dean Dr Pritam Singh, nomination forms can be submitted till November 3 while last date for withdrawal of nomination is November 4. The elections shall be held on November 7. Prof Lokesh Verma has been nominated as Election Commissioner while Prof Gurdeep Singh and Prof Dhyan Singh will be Presiding Officer and Returning Officer, respectively. JLNM hospital to be made functional soon: Lal Singh Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 14 : The new 300-bedded Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Hospital would be made functional soon. This was stated by Health Minister Ch. Lal Singh while inspecting the work on the new complex here today. The Minister was informed that in the first phase 100-bedded hospital would be commissioned by April next and in the second and third phases the complex would be completed in full taking its capacity to 300-beds. Earlier, Mr. Singh also inaugurated a blood bank and fully computerized diagnostic laboratory in the hospital. The Minister said that after the commissioning of the new hospital complex, the present century old building would be converted into a medical museum housing implants and diagnostic equipments used by the British missionary who established it in 1905 in the heart of the city. Stressing on strict adherence for uniforms, Mr. Singh said this not only helps in maintaining discipline but also promotes work culture. He said under the rectified policy equipments hitherto would be purchased in active consultation with the specialists and concerned staff and not on the directions of the executive, whose knowledge about the machinery is limited. Enlisting the reforms in health sector, the Minister said that the coalition Government is making every endeavour to promote Indian System of Medicine. He said that the Government is trying to preserve the ayurvedic and unani system by patenting the local preparations. Director Health Services, Dr. Muzaffar Ahmad presented the work report of the hospital for the current year to the Minister. |
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