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Glowing tributes paid to Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Glowing tributes were paid to Sher-e-Duggar Pt. Prem Nath Dogra at his 120th birth anniversary today at a function ...more Major reshuffle in Fisheries department Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 24: Government have ordered transfers and postings of Fisheries Department which includes N.A. Qureshi, Senior CPO/ JDF Trout .......more Reserve 4 seats for Sikh community in State Legislature: Wazir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Expressing resentment over the ignorance of the Sikh community in the State legislature, Mr Tarlochan Singh Wazir, .........more MoS Defence lauds security forces Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: The Union Minister of State for Defence Prof Chaman Lal Gupta has appreciated the great role being played by .....more Hurriyat
(Ansari) calls Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 24: While appealing to the world community to persuade India to concede the right of self determination to the people of the State, All .......more |
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JKNPP opposes bus service from Srinagar-Muzaffrabad Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Reacting sharply to the offer of the Indian Government to start Bus Service between Srinagar and Muzaffrabad National Panthers Party chairman Prof Bhim Singh has said that this statement is dangerous as it literally would accept LoC as..........more Samooh
Theatre Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Samooh Theatre organized a Theatre in Education workshop in Vimal Public School in which a play based on Kabir’s message ........more Ex-serviceman
murdered Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: An ex-serviceman was murdered by two persons including his nephew at village Sahanoo in Jandrah area under the jurisdiction of Jhajjar Kotli Police Station. .........more ‘No
role of Punjab Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Khalsa Panthak Front leader Manmohan Singh has said that political leaders visiting from Punjab here and.......more |
Glowing tributes paid to Pt. Prem
Nath Dogra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Glowing tributes were paid to Sher-e-Duggar Pt. Prem Nath Dogra at his 120th birth anniversary today at a function organized by State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here at Dogra Chowk. The function was attended by a large number of BJP workers and leaders. Seeing the occasion more opportune to expose what he termed the misdeeds and discriminative policies of the State Government against the Jammu region, the BJP state chief Dr Nirmal Singh gave a Jammu bandh call on November 3, the opening day of Civil Secretariat in the Winter Capital. He, while, making a scathing attack on coalition Government, blamed it for what he termed its militant friendly and anti Jammu policies. " And to protest against the same, he said the Party is left with no alternative but to give a bandh call on the opening day of darbar" . He said the BJP as a responsible opposition will paralyze the functioning of the State Government and it will organize similar bandhs in the future to force the coalition partners to mend their ways and fulfill the promises made with the people of Jammu. He also declared the Party will not allow the working of those elements in the Cabinet and the civil secretariat who are associated with terrorists and anti India elements. Those who reflected on the historic role and splendid contributions of Pt. Prem Nath Dogra besides, Dr Singh included senior party leaders, Daya Krishan Kotwal, Ashok Khajuria, Chander Mohan Sharma, Prof. Hari Om, Shamsher Singh Manhas, Lalit Moza, Bali Bhagat, Jyoti Parkash Sharma, Suresh Jamwal, Charanjit Singh Khalsa Ch. Ram Sarup Gupta, Bansi Lal Bharti and senior RSS leader Banarsi Dass Jandial besides the district presidents. The function was chaired by district BJP chief Kavinder Gupta. Paying rich tributes to Pt. Prem Nath Dogra, Dr Nirmal Singh termed him a great patriot and visionary. He said the prophesies made by him over 50 years back have proved true today and had the then Central Government acted as per his advice the situation could have been altogether different in Jammu and Kashmir state today, he added. Lashing out at the coalition Government, Dr Singh said the present political dispensation in the state is worse than the previous one led by Dr Farooq Abdullah. He while cautioning the Partymen and people against the misdeeds of the Government said they need to be exposed fully. "Time has come when the BJP has to follow the path of Pt. Prem Nath Dogra and start a mass based struggle for championing the cause of oppressed and suppressed people of Jammu and other nationalistic forces in the state", he added. He said we have to play more effectively the role of opposition for the national cause and to promote and protect the general, political and economic rights and interests of the people. Cautioning the partymen about the grave dangers which lay before the people of Jammu and Ladakh regions, displaced Kashmir Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims he stressed them to be ready for any sacrifice for the national cause. On the occasion the Partymen took a solemn pledge that they would not hesitate from any sacrifice for the national cause and ensure the reorganization of the state polity on a regional basis. Dr Singh hailed the initiative by the Prime Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee to hold a dialogue with the Hurriyat leaders and made it loud and clear that the State BJP would accept only that solution which integrates J&K fully with the rest of the country and which is acceptable to the people of Jammu, Ladakh and displaced Hindus and other religious and ethnic minorities in the Valley. He however, maintained that Hurriyat leaders in no way represent the people of the state and they can not be treated as the sole factor in the states political situation. Earlier the BJP leaders garlanded the statue of Pt Prem Nath Dogra. |
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Major reshuffle in Fisheries department Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 24: Government have ordered transfers and postings of Fisheries Department which includes N.A. Qureshi, Senior CPO/ JDF Trout Fish Farm Kokernag is transferred and posted as Joint Director Fishries (Central against available vacancy. Molvi Manzoor Ahmad on deputation to Environment and Remote Sensing department is recalled and posted as Chief Project officer National Fish Seed Farm, Manasbal vice Shri Farooq Ahmad Nawchoo. Farooq Ahmad Nawchoo Chief Project officer, NFSF Mansbal is transferred and posted as Chief Project officer Trout Fish Farm Project Kokernag vice N.A.Qurashi. G. N. Gazai Deputy Director Fisheries Anantnag is transferred and posted as Deputy Director Fisheries Kargil against available vacancy. K.S Charak, Chief Project officer, Marketing Narwal Jammu is transferred and posted as Deputy Director Fisheries Rajouri. R.K. Malik Deputy Director Fisheries Doda is transferred and posted as CPO National Fish Seed Farm Kathua vice Shri R.K. Dogra. R.K.Dogra Chief Project officer NFSF Kathua is transferred and posted as Deputy Director Fisheries Doda vice R.A.Malik. Fazal Ahmad Wani Senior Project officer Servay Division Srinagar is transferred and posted as Assistant Director Fisheries Pulwama vice Mohamad Manzoor Wani. R.P. Singh Bali Assistant Director Fisheries Baramulla is transferred as poste as Assistant Director Fisheries Budgam vice Shri Bashir Ahmad Bhat. Safdar Ali Mir, Asstt.Director Fisheries,Poonch is transferred and posted as Asstt.Director Fisheries,Jammu vice S.S.Sharma. Mohammad Amin Mir, Sr.Project Officer/Principal, Training School, Kokernag is trtansferred and posted as Asstt. Director Fisheries, Anantnag. Bashir Ahmed Bhat, Asstt. Director Fisheries, Budgam is transferred and posted as Senior Project Officer, NFSF, Manasbal, vice Irshad Ahmed Shah. F.A.Sheikh, Asstt. Director Fisheries, Incharge Legal Cell srinagar is transferred as Sr. Project Officer/Principal Training School, Kokernag vice Mohammad Amin Mir. Bashir Ahmed Bhat, Asstt. Dir4ector fisheries/Sr. Project Officer, Achhabal is transferred and posted as Sr. Project Officer, Survey Division ,Srinagar vice Fazal Ahmed Wani Irshad Ahmed Shah, Sr. Project Officer, NFSF, Manasbal is transferred and posted as Asstt. Director Fisheries Baramulla vice R.P.Singh Bali. Mrs.Asifa Khan Alvi,Sr. Project Officer, Marketting Srinagar is transferred and posted as Asst. Director Fisheries, I/C Legal Cell Srinagar vice F.A.Sheikh. Mohammad Muzaffer Bazaz,Asstt. Director Fisheries,(HQS)is transferrd and posted as Sr. Project Officer,Achhabal vice Bashir Ahmed Bhat.Mohammad Manzoor WaniAsstt. Director Fisheries, Pulwama is transferred and posted as Sr. Project Officer , Marketting ,Srinagar vice Mrs.Asifa Khan Alvi. R.N.Pandita, Sr. Project Officer, RFFDA Jammu is transferred and posted as Asstt director fisheries Udhampur vice V.K.Sharma. K.Khajuria Asstt. Director fisheries Kathua is transferred and posted as Sr. Project Officer, RFFDA Jammu vice R.N.Pandita. S.S.Sharma Asstt. Director fisheries, Jammu is transferred and posted as Sr. Project Officer, Marketting Division, Narwal, Jammu. Mohammad Qasim Lone, Asstt. Director fisheriesd, Rajouri is transferred and posted as Asstt. Director Fisheries Kathua vice K.K.Khajuria. V.K.Sharma Asstt. Director fisheries Udhampur is transferred and posted as Asstt. Director Fisheries Poonch vice Safdar Ali Mir. |
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Reserve 4 seats for Sikh community in State Legislature: Wazir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Expressing resentment over the ignorance of the Sikh community in the State legislature, Mr Tarlochan Singh Wazir, convenor Gurdwara Election Committee for Jammu district today demanded that four seats should be reserved for the minority Sikh community so that problems of the community could be raised at appropriate fora. Talking to media persons, Mr Wazir said that in absence of any representation in the State Legislature, the community’s problems could not been raised and the need of the hour is to reserve four seats for the community so that minority community could get due justice. Launching scathing attack on the previous District Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee for fanning regionalism and resorting to dividing the community, Mr Wazir said that nine candidates—Jagjeet Singh from Marh constituency, Amar Singh Wazir from Jammu West, Satinder Pal Singh Sethi from Jammu East, Tirath Singh from Digiana-Nanak Nagar, Amrik Singh from Chatha-Gadigarh, Bhagwant Singh from Simbal Camp, Shamsher Singh from R S Pura and Balbinder Singh from Bishnah— who have been contesting elections under the patronage of Mahant Manjeet Singh of Dera Nangali Sahib, would work for restoration of complete unity among the Sikh Sangat. "These members alongwith Mohinder Singh, who has been elected unopposed from Akhnoor constituency, would work for the betterment of the community at any cost", he said and added that if these members would have to agitate for the cause of Sikh community, they would not hesitate. Mr Wazir further said that these members, if elected, would work for increasing the quota of sending Sikh Jathas to Pakistan. "These members under the patronage of Mahant Manjit Singh would utilise the funds of District Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee in a very transparent manner and every year there shall be audit according to Gurdwara Act, 1973, he assured. "They will also make the DGPC Jammu to function on the pattern of Delhi Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee and SGPC Punjab for the establishment of new educational and technical institutions in the State for upliftment of the community", Mr Wazir said and added that Jammu district committee would also strive for getting Punjabi language introduced in middle and high school of the State. The Committee would also fight for bringing an end to injustice being meted out to 1947 refugees, Granthis, Ragis and Parcharaks. |
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MoS Defence lauds security forces Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: The Union Minister of State for Defence Prof Chaman Lal Gupta has appreciated the great role being played by the security forces in tackling cross border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir with the help and co-operation of local people. After concluding his 5-day tour of the border and remote area of the State, Prof Gupta said that though it was quite difficult to fight a proxy war as the enemy is in guise but it is a matter of satisfaction that the army and other security agencies are doing a good job with the full co-operation of the people. In course of his tour, the Union Minister visited Goha and Balundpur in Doda district, Landar and Mahore in Udhampur, Mendharr and some other places in Poonch and Thanamandi in Rajouri. He said that fencing of the LoC and IB in Jammu areas was in progress at a pace despite of the hurdles being created by enemy troops. And the fencing coupled with modern equipments is proving a great help in checking the infiltration from other side, he added, The Minister was quite happy to note the various development and social works taken up by the security forces in the far off and militancy infested areas under the Sadhbhawana programme. In addition to having a review of the situation with the concerned officers, he also had meetings with the people of various hues and took stock of their problems. At many places, people complained about the little semblance of the State administration. Prof Gupta assured to take up their problems with the concerned authorities. |
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Hurriyat (Ansari) calls for strike on Oct 27 Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 24: While appealing to the world community to persuade India to concede the right of self determination to the people of the State, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has called for a general strike in both parts of Jammu and Kashmir on October 27. According to a statement issued from Rajbagh headquarters of the Hurriyat, India was backtracking on all its promises to the people of Jammu and Kashmir for last over five decades. "October 27 is a black day in the history of J&K. It was the day when India colonised Kashmir and subjected Kashmiris to endless subjugation and tyranny," the statement read. "People of Kashmir have been observing October 27 as black day since 1947. It exposes nefarious designs of Indian polity and broken promises. Hurriyat Conference appeals people of either side of Jammu and Kashmir to observe complete strike on October 27." The statement said that the Kashmir crisis was still threat to the peace in South Asia region and advised India and Pakistan to shun blame games and agree for tripartite dialogue. |
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JKNPP opposes bus service from Srinagar-Muzaffrabad Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Reacting sharply to the offer of the Indian Government to start Bus Service between Srinagar and Muzaffrabad National Panthers Party chairman Prof Bhim Singh has said that this statement is dangerous as it literally would accept LoC as International border between J&K and PoK. In a press statement issued here today Prof Bhim Singh said that this proposal is nothing but acceptance of the demand of the Plebiscite Front to connect Srinagar with Rawalpindi. Even if this proposal is accepted by Pakistan this show cause security risk for the entire country and shall be in violation of the resolution of the Parliament of India which had accepted nothing short of liberating entire PoK from Pakistan. Prof Singh said that Panthers Party had made a very pragmatic and workable demand to start Railways between Jammu and Sialkot which existed till 1947. He said that if the Government of India intends to provide facilities of movement to the people of Jammu and Kashmir then they should start bus service from Nowshera to Kotli which can encourage the people of PoK and Jammu and Kashmir to have a constructive cooperation and interaction. |
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Samooh Theatre organises play on Sant Kabir Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Samooh Theatre organized a Theatre in Education workshop in Vimal Public School in which a play based on Kabir’s message and his preachings to mankind, was prepared. The play "Dhai Akshar Prem Ke" reflects the social, political and religious scenario of his time (15th century). Kabir, who was a great saint, social reformer, a poet and revolutionary as well, had tremendous influence upon the Indians of his day. Despite the fact that he was a lowly weaver, the sheer force of his spiritualisation made him a focus of great veneration. The play was developed from his poetry and improvisation. Kabir is claimed by both Hindus and Muslims and preaches both the communities that God is shapeless (Niraakar). "I am neither in the temple nor in mosque; neither in Kabba not in Kailasa, neither in Yoga nor renunciation". Kabir used to emphasize that in the sight of God there was no Hindu or no Muslim and many of hymns contained in Guru Granth Sahib echo this concept. The climax of the play is on the extreme when Kabir dies. Both Hindu and Muslim claimed his body to cremate or bury his mortal remains respectively. When the shroud was removed the body of Kabir had disappeared in its place was a heap of flowers. The play was prepared under the direction of Sudhir Mahajan and Yassir Nissar Khan and Ravi Shanker were the associate directors. Prominent among those who participated in the play included Akshya, Sandeep, Ritik, Sumit, Harshit, Reshav, Abhisheak, Joginder, Amit, Sarv, Anmol, Rajiv, Manik, Upasana, Samta, Stuti, Tania, Samriti, Lavish, Mouneet and Neha. |
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Ex-serviceman murdered at Jandrah Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: An ex-serviceman was murdered by two persons including his nephew at village Sahanoo in Jandrah area under the jurisdiction of Jhajjar Kotli Police Station. However, due to the swiftness on the part of SHO (DySP Probationer) Vinay Kumar, one of the accused was arrested within some hours after the incident. The another accused was at large when reports last came in. Police spokesman said that the victim—Nanak Singh, son of Amar Nath of village Sahanoo had land dispute with his nephew—Vijay Singh alias Bittu, son of Kerani Singh for the past so many years. Today, Vijay Singh alongwith his companion—Pankaj Singh alias Kala of Himachal Pradesh started ploughing the disputed land which was objected to by the ex-serviceman—Nanak Singh. Both the accused entered into verbal dual with the victim on the objections raised by the latter. After heated exchanges, both the accused pounced on old man and started beating him with wooden logs and agricultural equipment. The accused fled from the spot after critically wounding the old man. Some villagers found Nanak Singh in the pool of blood and immediately informed the police. On the receipt of information, a police team led by SHO (DySP Probationer) Vinay Kumar swung into action and visited the spot to take the cognizance of the incident. The SHO under the supervision of SSP Jammu Dr Kamal Saini and DySP Headquarters Mehmood Choudhary, constituted different police teams and deputed them in different areas to arrest the accused. One of the accused—Pankaj Singh was arrested from Dhar Road. "It was only due to the swiftness of Jhajjar Kotli Police that the co-accused Pankaj was arrested before he tried to leave for Himachal Pradesh", police spokesman said. A hunt was on to nab the main accused and his arrest is likely anytime. A case under Section 302 RPC has been registered against them and further investigations were on. BSF jawan, SRTC conductor held 15 kg charas seized Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Oct 24: Police today seized 15 kilograms of charas and arrested two persons—conductor of State Road Transport Corporation and a Border Security Force jawan in this connection. Police spokesman said that Batote Police team led by SHO Manzar Ahmed Manhas stopped a SRTC bus bearing registration number JK01Y-0414, which was on its way from Srinagar to Jammu, at Tringla near Batote. The vehicle was subjected to checking and frisking of all the passengers got conducted. On frisking of conductor—Mohd Iqbal, son of Ghulam Nabi of Kheri—police recovered 15 kilograms of charas conceled in different bags. The conductor was immediately subjected to questioning, who disclosed the involvement of a BSF jawan of 56 Battalion—Fayaz Ahmed Bhat, son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat. Both were immediately arrested and case under Narcotics Drugs Psychiotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered against them. DGPC candidate assaulted by opponent group Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, Oct 24: A candidate for the elections of District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC) was severely assaulted by an opponent group at Ward Number 8 under the jurisdiction of Kathua Police Station. Police spokesman said one Gurbax Singh called a meeting of DGPC candidates at his residence to discuss an election related issue in the presence of Mahant Manjeet Singh of Dera Nangali Sahib. While the meeting was going on, one Kuldeep Singh—brother of victim’s opponent—Ajit Singh—called victim—Charanjeet Singh out of the residence on some pretext. When the victim came out of the house, Kuldeep Singh and party asked Charanjeet Singh as to how he dared to attend the meeting. When the victim replied that he was invited by Gurbax Singh, Kuldeep Singh and party pounced on him and started beating him with iron rods and sticks. The accused even brought out a revolver but due to the timely intervention by those attending the meeting and inhabitants of the area, Kuldeep Singh was stopped from firing. Charanjeet Singh was immediately rushed to hospital and his condition was stated to be critical. Later, the victim’s sympathisers lodged a complaint with police and even called on Deputy Commissioner. They demanded that Kuldeep Singh’s arms licence be cancelled immediately and security cover should be provided to Charanjeet Singh. Though different police teams have been sent to arrest the main accused—Kuldeep Singh, yet no arrest was made till late this evening. Accountability, transparency a hollow slogan: Shakti Dal Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Alleging that the tall claims of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Government about bringing complete transparency and accountability in the functioning of the Government have proved hollow, State president of Shakti Dal Kuldeep Sharma today asked the coalition Government to make public the actual achievements on ground and fulfilment of promises made with the people. Talking to media-persons, Mr Sharma said that the announcement of constitution of Accountability Commission was made with much hype but nothing was so far heared about the same which makes it clear that actually Government was not in the favour of bringing accountability. "What type of transparency Mufti Government has brought so far when people are not aware of the fact as to how much money has been allotted to which department", he asked and said that Shakti Dal’s members approached various departments and asked for information about money allotted to them but they were denied of the same although as per law everyone has right to seek information. Similar is the fate of accountability, he said, as tainted officers have been enjoying prize postings and demanded that such officers be attached to their concerned head of the departments till the outcome of final decision. He demanded that Government should declare total allocation of funds by the Central Government as also the State Government sector wise, each sector should publicise the alloted funds and actually spendings and all sorts of information with regard to funds be displayed at block, tehsil and district levels. |
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‘No role of Punjab leaders in SGPB poll’ Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Khalsa Panthak Front leader Manmohan Singh has said that political leaders visiting from Punjab here and campaigning for certain candidates have no role to play in State Gurdwara Parbandhak Board elections. Addressing a press conference here today, Manmohan Singh said that Front and the Jammu Sikh Sangat in general condemns the campaign of a Sikh political leader from Punjab, Sucha Singh Langah for a candidate Mr Raina from Digiana— Nanak Nagar constituency in the District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee election. He alleged that Sucha Singh who himself is involved in several criminal cases can not guide general masses to right direction. The Sikh Sangat from Jammu will never like the influence of leaders from outside in these Sikh bodies elections. He said that earlier, their group was not interested to contest elections but were forced to do so. They preferred unanimously elected candidate but certain groups preferred to contest and therefore they too, resolved to contest. He said the Front has a mission and has released its manifesto with main agendas for the welfare, unity and over all development of the Sikh community. The Front has support of about 7-8 organisations/ groups. It has resolved to fight out factionalism emerging among the Sikhs in region, to fight for the rehabilitation/ compensation to 1984/ 89 riots victims and also to hike the renumeration of Ragis, Granthis and Sewadars of various Gurudwaras. Mr Narinder Singh also spoke on the occasion and said that they have formulated a programme to save the Sikh youth and particularly those in the transport line to shun the habit of drugs which is causing a much damage to our community. |
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CM inaugurates private Heart Centre in Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct, 24: The Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed here today inaugurated Khyber Heart Centre dedicated to the people of the valley. The Centre has facility of CATHLAB with latest hi-tech equipments for conducting Angiography, Ballooning, Stenting and implantment of Pacemaker.The centre is the first of its kind in the private sector. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister asked private sector to invest in creating such facilities for the poor masses who can not afford treatment for heart ailments outside the state. He said that this heart centre has been opened with an objective of extending better medicare to the needy patients on ‘No profit No loss basis’ which is appreciable. Such of the poor patients who even can not manage charges to the extent of Rs. 20, 000 for Angiography and Ballooning in the heart centre will be Paid half of the charges by the Government after their cases are referred to and recommended by the Heart Care Management. He expressed his gratitude to the Management and the doctors of the Heart Care Centre for extending such facility to the needy persons adding that such facilities were needed since long in the state.The Chief Minister also made fervent appeal to the doctors of the valley to selflessly dedicate themselves for the services of poor and indigent patients. Present among others were Chairman, Legislative Council, Abdul Rashid Dar, and Minister of State for Industries and Commences, Raman Mattoo, MP, Prof. Saif-ud-Din Soz besides doctors and prominent citizens. |
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Polytechnic students’ hunger strike enters 3rd day Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: JK National Panthers Party chief Prof Bhim Singh today visited the Polytechnic students’ chain hunger strike venue and assured his support while the agitating students submitted their memorandum of demands to the Government. The memorandum of demands was submitted to Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Education Minister, MLA Gandhi Nagar and Deputy Registrar of the J&K Technical Board. Today, All Polytechnic Students Association, Jammu, which is spearheading the ongoing agitation for introduction of carry-on system and a thorough probe into the alleged irregularities in examination results of Polytechnics, also elected its full body. The committee of students was declared in which Miss Nisha has been nominated as president, Parkshit Singh as working president and Taminder Singh and Ankush Sharma as vice-presidents. Sunil Jagotra has been nominated as joint secretary while Ejaz Khan and Amit were made as spokespersons. Tanuj Dogra is the treasury incharge while Javed Choudhary and Amar Paul have been nominated as press secretaries. Parveen Singh and Chaya Katoch have already been appointed as chairman and general secretary, respectively of APSA. Meanwhile, the ongoing chain hunger strike by APSA activists entered into third day today. Rahul Koul, Javed Choudhary, Seema, Arti, Vinay Sharma, Vikas Sharma and Amit replaced the second batch today. |
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Atman High School celebrates Diwali Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: A function was organized at Atman High School, Jammu today in connection with Diwali celebrations. Mr Sanjay Mahajan, chairman Atman Institute of Education was the chief guest, while Dr Urmila Khajuria and Mrs Harbans Kour Pandha were the guests of honour. On the occasion all faith prayers were held by the students of the School. Besides teaching and non teaching staff the students of the school also participated in Laxmi Poojan. The students also presented a colurful cultural programme befitting the occasion. It was followed by a special item let us celebrate a safe Diwali. The main objective of this programme was to apprise the students about the precautions to be kept in mind while bursting crackers. A gift was also presented to the School Chairman as a token of love and honour by the members of staff. Mr Mahajan also distributed gifts among the staff members and other employees. The vote of thanks was presented by Jagmohan Sharma, the Public Relations Officer of the School.Later a gala of feast was thrown for all the guests on the occasion after which bursting of crackers took place. Welcome address was made by Mrs Ranju Mahajan, Principal of the School which was followed by Inter House Rangoli making competition. |
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Kailash Yatra in city
on Monday morning Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: The historical Ati Maha Vishnu Yagna will start from October 26 at 9 am in the make shift Yaghya Shalla prepared in between the Tawi river. The religious ceremonies will start on October 26 while Havan will start on October 28 at 9 am. This was announced by Balak Yogeshwar Maharaj of Barindaban Dham while talking to media person this afternoon. Balak Yogeshwar Maharaj, who is main source behind this historical Yagna, said that Kalash Yatra will be taken out in the city on October 27. The Kalash Yatra will start from Indira Chowk and Raghunath Mandir before reaching river Tawi-the venue of the Yagna. Swami informed that dress code has been also selected for ‘Yajmans’ who will participate in the Havan. Women folk will have to dress in light yellow saree while gents should be in Kurta Pajamas. Other devotees are advised to take Parikaramas of the Yagyashalla. "For salvation devotees will have to take atleast 108 Parikaramas of the Yagyashalla", Swami advised. Informing about importance of Yagna, Balak Yogeshwar Maharaj said that main aim of this Yagna is to restore peace and tranquillity in this violence plagued State. He said that special prayers will be held during the Yagna for peace in the region. Swami Balak Yogeshwar Maharaj appealed to the general public to donate generously for this historical Yagna. He further appealed to the devotees to donate atleast one kilogram of Desi Ghee for Ahuties in the Yagna. "Religious people of Jammu should avail this opportunity and every family should donate atleast one kilogram of Desi Ghee", he said. Later Swami Yogeshwar Maharaj accompanied the media persons to Yagyashalla and informed them about various Havan Kundas being prepared there. He elaborated about designs of different Havan Kundas and every Kunda has its own importance. It is worthwhile to mention here that Ati Mahavishnu Yagna, which was scheduled to be started from October 28 has been pre-poned and now start on October 26. Religious preachers and saints from different parts of the country are participating in this Yagna and most of them have already arrived in the city. Prominent Pandits and Purohits from Kashi and other religious places will perform the Yagna. |
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Appointment of 12 MLAs as chairperson of PSUs exposed Mufti Govt: JD (U) Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Charging State Government with indulged in political corruption, Janta Dal (United) today stated that appointment of 12 MLAs as head of the PSUs has exposed Mufti Government which has been claiming to provide corruption free good governance. "Appointment of 12 heads of PSUs and Corporations, with conferring on them Ministerial ranks and status is worst act of loot of public exchequer, with partisan considerations and political corruption of the ruling coalition", said Sanjesh Gupta, state president of JD (U) while addressing a press conference. "While on the one hand Government has no money to disburse salaries in time to its employees who are the verge of starvation while on the other hand Government has doled out licence to the ruling partners to loot public exchequer" he said. "Daily wagers employees of PDD, Rural Development and other departments have not given salaries for months together as for them State Government has no money but to appease politicians Government going to spend crores and crores of rupees", he regretted. Mr Gupta demanded rescinding of this extravaganza, aimed at checking dissensions among the coalition partners. "This is not going to end the greed of politicians and there will no end to appeasement of disgruntled elements among the ruling partners", he observed. JD(U) regretted that people of this violence plagued state had pinned their hopes of this coalition Government but it is very unfortunate that this regime has been proved more corrupt and anti-people than previous National Conference Government headed by Dr Farooq Abdullah. |
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Niaz dedicates 6.3 MVA Shankerpora receiving station to public Excelsior Correspondent Anantnag, Oct 24: Minister for Power, Mohammad Sharief Niaz today inaugurated 6.3 MVA Shankerpora Receiving Station whose first phase of 2.50 MVA will benefit 10,000 souls of 27 villages on Dooru constituency in Anantnag district. Addressing a public meeting on this occasion, the Minister said that the state Government has to pay Rs. 1628 crore annually on power purchase whileas only Rs. 323 crore are realized from the consumers as power tariff. Niaz appealed the people to pay power dues well in time as per the rates fixed by the government from time to time. The Minister of state for Tourism, Ghulam Ahmad Mir who was also present on the occasion said that the government is committed to provide better governance to the people of the state and added that during last one year, a massive programme of development and public welfare has been launched by the coalition government. |
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Scouts and Guides training course concludes at Poonch Excelsior Correspondent Poonch, Oct 24: The J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides organized a function at the culmination of training course of Scouts Masters at Gujjar and Bakerwal Hostel, Poonch yesterday. The District Development Commissioner, Ejaz Iqbal was the chief guest. Twenty-two persons from all over the district participated in the 10-day training programme. The Commissioner, J&K Bharat Scouts and Guides, I.D. Swamy in his address said that the purpose of training course was to inspire among the participants the services to mankind, patriotism and love towards animals, responsibility, obedience and mental and physical development. The trainees displayed various skits learned by them at a function during the training. Speaking on the occasion, the District Development Commissioner shared his experiences as a scout as he himself had remained scoutmaster. He stressed for the value-based education in the schools for which the teaching community should work with dedication in order to make further generation responsible citizens of tomorrow. He also assured full possible help from administration in organizing such scout camps in the district. The DDC distributed merit certificates among the participants. |
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NIFD organises Rangoli contest at Samba Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: National Institute of Fashion Designing (NIFD) Samba Centre organised Rangoli contest on the eve of Diwali today. Students of NIFD participated in the contest with good spirit. Mrs Pallavi Sambyal, Centre head and guests witnessing the occasion appreciated the Rangoli work of the students. Pallavi Mahajan bagged first prize, Surekha Bhatti got second while Priyanka Gupta secured third prize in the contest. Art teacher—N S Jamwal from KC Public School Jammu and Arvind Kour—Head Fashion department NIFD were the judges. The Centre Head —Pallavi distributed prizes among the winners and expressed her views regarding NIFD which is providing better opportunities to the youth of the area. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Some prominent citizens today met in Hotel Asia under the chairmanship of Dr S P Vaid, Inspector General of Police, Modernization to work out the modalities to form an NGO to look after the victims,sufferers of terrorism in the country. The meeting was of the opinion that the objective of the NGOs should be to identify total number of child victims of terrorism who have become orphans due to proxy war unleashed by the neighbour and who have been deprived of care and love. It was suggested that the NGOs should also organize charitable activities and undertake multifarious programmes for the welfare, betterment , development and relief of such orphans and widows. They should assists such orphans and widows after educational and vocational training for computer courses, short hand typing, fine arts, crafts, music, painting to get job in private, public sector and Government departments for starting their own units. The NGOs should also work for eradication of child labour and abuse of the orphan children and suggest the measures for their rehabilitation. They should come forward in providing food clothes, shelter, medical facilities, stationery, transport, libraries, laboratories, reading rooms, hostels, play grounds and other possible facilities to the orphan children. The meeting also suggested the seminars and workshops be conducted for these children and funds be created by accepting donations, subscriptions, loans, fee, grants, assistance from private and individual members of the other NGOs and financial institutions. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: Ramesh Kumar Bhat has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Physics by University of Jammu. His topic of research was"Microscopic study of some Even Nuclei in the Isotopic Mass Chains of Ce, Nd and Sm in the Rare Earth Mass Region". He completed his thesis under the supervision of Prof. S K Khosa an eminent Nuclear Physicst presently the Head of PG Department of Physics and Electronics, University of Jammu. Mr Bhat, the son of Meena Devi and Jaggar Nath Bhat of Gairoo, Noorpora Tral in Kashmir valley is a prominent social worker who is associated with several social, religious and cultural organizations. BOSE organising painting contest on Oct 29 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 24: State Board of School Education is organising a drawing and painting competition in connection with disaster mitigation and preparedness for the students of primary and secondary classes in Government Girls High School Gandhi Nagar on October 29 at 11 am. The participating students are required to bring along necessary material for the purpose. The suggested these of Paintings are Disaster reduction through environment protection; Earthquakes do not kill but buildings do; Be prepared and live safe; Reduce impact of a cyclone through plantation; A prepared family is a safe family in floods; A prepared family is safe family during cyclones; A prepared family is safe family during earthquakes; Cyclone shelters can save the life of your family; A school can be a safe shelter; and Safety lies in prevention and preparedness. MetLife India poised for growth Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Oct 24: MetLife India Insurance Company (MetLife India) today announced that its capital base has increased by Rs 50 crore. Announcing the capital infusion, Mr Venkatesh Mysore, Managing Director, Metlife India said, "the increase in capital base is consistent with our business plans and is necessary to support our growth strategies. He said "our goal is to grow profitably by maintaining an appropriate balance between quantity and quality. He said the Metlife India is pursuing aggressive growth in the country. The company has a professional agency model focusing on high agent productivity and retention. The company believes that maintaining high quality intermediaries be it agents or corporate agents is a must to be able to add to customers and to build long term relationship. He said the Metlife India is the Indian affiliate of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (Metlife), the number one life insurance in the US based on approximately US$2.4 trillion in life insurance in force as of December 31,2002. The Metlife India was incorporated in April 2001 as a joint venture between Metlife International Holdings, including the Jammu and Kashmir Bank, M Pallonji and Co Private Limited and other private investors. He said the Metlife,a subsidiary of Metlife is a leading provider of Insurance and other financial services to individual and institutional customers. The Metlife companies serve approximately 12 million individuals in the US and provide benefits to 37 million employees and family members through their plan sponsors. Government for lowering cost of Sawalkote Hydel Project Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 24: Financial reappraisal of 600 MW Sawalkote Hydel Project was examined at a high level meeting chaired by Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed here this evening. Deputy Chief Minister, Mangat Ram Sharma, Finance Minister, Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Power Minister Mohammad Sharief Niaz, Chief Secretary, Dr. S.S.Bloeria and Financial commissioner Finance, Mr. Mohammad Shafi Pandit also participated in the meeting. The Norwegian Consortium gave a detailed presentation on various facets of the project. The project was earlier estimated to cost Rs. 7500 crore which during the reappraisal asked by the Chief Minister has been slashed down by Rs. 1900 crore. The project was slated to be completed in seven and a half years which has been reduced by one year. After two hour discussion on various components, the Government asked the consortium to explore the possibilities of lowering the cost and execution project to facilitate taking up the project in the State sector. All steps would be taken for its financial closure before. 60 per cent of the total project cost would be export credit from Europe. The process of consultations would be broadened to make the project cheap, best and competitive. The Consortium representative had a detailed discussion with the State Government authorities about the execution of the project. Those who also participated in the meeting included Principal Secretary Planning and Development, Vijay Bakaya, Principal Secretary, Power Development, Anil Goswami and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Mohammad Iqbal Khanday. Rehman terms India’s measures with Pak as political gimmicks Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 23: Sheikh Abdul Rehman, former MP has termed latest announcement of confidence building measures with Pakistan as a political gimmick and election jugglary on the part of BJP led NDA Government. Though talks are always welcome to end impasse over Kashmir issue, it would have been more fruitful if a cease-fire could be agreed upon by both, the security forces and the militants, so that innocent people were not made fodder for guns, said Mr Rehman hoping that Pakistan reciprocated positively to make the atmosphere congenial in the interests of lasting peace in the sub-continent. Mr Rehman, however, sought to remind that Government of India has not been consistent in its policies and decisions, citing examples. He said immediately after attack on Indian Parliament forces were deployed on border with an eye to eye situation, then recalling the same after 10 months and wasting hundreds of crores of rupees, initiating and revoking decisions over Hockey and Cricket matches between the two countries; announcement of extended hand of friendship by Prime Minister at Srinagar and then turning a U Turn at Panipat and Bhopal etc. He said all such steps speak volumes about the confusion in the Government corridors. Mr Rehman said the need of the hour is that both countries should address to the domestic unemployment and poverty for the achievement of peace, progress and prosperity in the sub-continent. Muzaffrabad community lists demands Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 23: Muzaffrabad Displaced Community from PoK Chairman Joginder Singh Raina has taken exception to the Government of India for forgetting reign of terror let loose by tribals at the behest of Pakistan on October 22 over 56 years ago in a bid to change history and re-draw the boundaries of Jammu and Kashmir State, which was not even being mentioned anywhere by any one. Mr Raina said it was time for the leadership of the country to show respect to the sense of history and recall the sacrifices of the people who were murdered, raped and looted on this day in 1947. The shackles of diplomacy and hands of fake friendship have to be broken to call spade a spade. Mr Raina regretted that even royal family of Jammu and Kashmir too has forgotten the day and the miseries suffered by people of Muzaffarabad, now under control of Pakistan. He said Dr Karan Singh should have mentioned a word or two about the plight of the whole community that stands uprooted and looking for shelter and stability for the past 56 years. The community while welcoming the initiative of starting bus service from Srinagar to Muzaffrabad, has called upon the union Government to assuage the sufferings of the displaced community at an earliest. Legal awareness camp at R S Pura Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 23: A legal awareness camp is being organised at Munsiff Court in R S Pura on Nov 10. According to chairman tehsil Legal Service Committee, the camp is being organised to make people aware about the J&K State Level Service Authority Act 1997 which provides free legal aid to the needy and down trodden classes of the society and promote justice on the basis of equal opportunity. Meanwhile, Lok Adalat is also being held on the same day. All the litigants whose cases are pending in the court of Munsiff R S Pura and also in the Court of Additional Munsiff R S Pura can be decided in the Lok Adalat and can be directed to approach the concerned presiding officers for fixation of their cases. Mysterious viral fever can be dangerous By Mohinder Verma If you are suffering from high grade fever, red eyes, rash skin, flushing of the face, weakness, jaundice and have small glands in the neck then don’t be non-serious and indulge into self-medication as by doing so, you would land yourself in a grave danger. The combination of these problems is a viral fever which cannot be easily treated and can prove fatal upto the extent of snatching the life of any affected person. This is one of the most complicated diseases as it is very difficult or rather impossible to poin-point the reasons leading to the eruption of the disease. Even National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) at New Delhi has failed to establish what type of fever it is. Thus differentiate it from typhoid, malaria and dengue fever. Moreover, any particular type of medicine could not be prescribed for the disease due to non-detection of base or factors responsible for its eruption. But, what the physicians feel is that the ultimate remedy to the spread of this disease is precaution. This viral fever has gripped most parts of the country and in Jammu and Kashmir, the cases of this viral are being reported from Poonch and Rajouri belt followed by some parts of Jammu and Udhampur districts. The trend of spread of this disease is being noticed after a gap of two to three years and this year an unprecedented rise has been witnessed in the number of people suffering from viral fever. But during the past some days decline upto some extent has also been witnessed. Sometime the people suffering from this disease start repurcating on their own but in most of the cases even lungs, brain, kidneys and some other vital parts also get involved thus dragging the sufferers towards the jaws of death. In an interview for HEALTHFUL, Head of Department of Medicine Dr Vijay Gupta said that the number of people suffering from viral fever can be much more than noticed at GMC level as only complicated cases are being referred to region’s premier medical institution. "Far less cases are being reported from Jammu city areas as compared to Poonch and Rajouri belt where the viral fever has virtually played a havoc", he said. This disease is not confined to any section of society or particular sex as people of all ages and all categories have been found suffering from the disease. Such is this critical and mysterious disease that even proper diagnoseis at local as well as NICD level could not pin point what type of fever it is and what are the factors contributing in its fast spread. In the absence of any reason for the spread of disease and its possible relation with congectivices, the doctors are usually providing antibiotic like Tetracycline which yielded encouraging response among most of the sufferers. "Undoubtedly viral fever is a dangerous disease due to the involvement of multiple organs which can snatch the life of patient", Dr Gupta said and added that even similar cases are being detected in children also which show that people of any age can be gripped with this disease. The reasons behind the spread of disease can be multiple yet mosquito and combination of its borne diseases seems to be the main reason and needs proper precautions. If one member of the family is suffering from this disease there is 100 percent possibility of others also getting inflicted of disease. Though any particular treatment could not be developed due to lack of knowledge about the spread of disease yet precautions could prevent the spread of disease upto large extent. "As and when you come in contact with person suffering from high grade fever, rash skin, red eyes, flushing of the face, weakness, jaundice, enlargement of spleen, small glands in the neck and dry cough, advise him to report at hospital immediately and adopt utmost care while dealing with such patients as even handshake with the affected person can make normal person affected. One should not be so close with the person suffering from viral fever, avoid visiting crowded places and keep neat and clean atmosphere in and around yourself and eat hygienic food only to prevent from being inflicted of this disease. |
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