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Mufti inaugurates Cheshma Shahi Milk Processing Plant Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 7: As a major step towards economic reconstruction of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today inaugurated the Milk Processing Plant at Cheshma Shahi set up jointly by.....more Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 7: Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command Air Marshal SP Tyagi visited the air base at Udhampur the other day. .. .......more Shoot-out at RS Pura Bus Stand, one critical IRP cop, brother held; two revolvers seized Excelsior Correspondent‘ JAMMU, Dec 7: Two brothers including a police constable in the Indian Reserve Police (IRP) opened firing with two revolvers in RS Pura Bus Stand this afternoon on their rival, who had killed their brother in 1994, in land ........more S D Singh Jamwal attends 10th International Rock Art Conference Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: SSP Traffic S D Singh Jamwal attended 10th International Rock Art conference which was held at Agra from November 28 to December 2.........more Cong observer reviews membership drive process Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: All India Congress Committee observer Harcharan Singh Josh held series of meetings with PCC office bearers, district ........more |
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Board of Directors’ meet held Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Various provisions of State Civil Service Rules’ would now be made applicable to the employees of Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited where the rules of company are either silent or under process at administration level..............more Kashmiri Samiti to hold international conference Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Kashmiri Samiti, Delhi (KSD) is holding a two days international conference on December 24 and 25 at Delhi to discuss the role of Kashmiri Pandits in the fast changing political scenario of the State... ................more 2 killed, 7 injured in road accidents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Two persons were killed and seven others received injuries in separate road accidents while as five persons allegedly consumed poisonous substances at their respective residences............more Academy to hold retrospective exhibitions of veteran artists Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7:In a major policy statement about the promotion of visual arts and affecting their better understanding amongst the members of the civil society, Cultural Academy, other than its normal activities already being undertaken, will also hold retrospective .....more |
Mufti inaugurates Cheshma Shahi Milk Processing Plant Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Dec 7: As a major step towards economic reconstruction of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today inaugurated the Milk Processing Plant at Cheshma Shahi set up jointly by J&K Milk Producers’ Cooperative Ltd and Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF) of Amul fame. The plant, similar to which would be inaugurated at Jammu on Thursday, is the culmination of Chief Minister’s consistent efforts to organise farmers involved in dairy activity and rope in GCMMF headed by the eminent cooperator, Dr. Verghese Kurien. The inaugural function was attended by the Deputy Chief Minister, Mangat Ram Sharma, Dr. and Mrs. V. Kurien, Minister for Agriculture, Abdul Aziz Zargar, Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Yashpal Kundal, several legislators, Chief Secretary, Dr. S. S. Bleoria, Principal Secretary Finance, B. R. Kundal and Commissioner/Secretary, Agriculture Production, B. B. Vyas. Several thousand farmers and breeders from different parts of the Valley also attended the function, telecast live by the Doordarshan Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said the revival of the milk plant is a significant development that would strengthen the cooperative movement in Kashmir besides generating employment for rural population especially the womenfolk. He said the association of Dr. Kurien and his renowned Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation with the plant is bound to make it a success story. He said he had heard about his Anand experiment and visited the plant last year to request him to start milk plants in the state on the Anand pattern. The Chief Minister said that the Srinagar plant has an installed capacity of 25,000 litres daily that would be enhanced to 50,000 litres. He said presently the plant would produce 10,000 litres of milk per day marketed under the name of ‘Snow Cap’. He asked Dr. Kurien to upgrade the twin plants into manufacturing milk products like butter saying Jammu and Kashmir especially the cold arid region of Ladakh is a major market for Amul butter. Mufti Sayeed said that projects like these have a direct bearing on the economy of the state particularly the poor segments of the society. He said proper implementation of a project was more important than the project itself and committed people like Dr. Kurien make the difference. He hoped that the arrival of GCMMF in Jammu and Kashmir would be a harbinger of rapid economic activity in the state. The Chief Minister presented Kashmiri shawls to Dr. Kurien and his wife. He also visited various stalls of the exhibition organised by the Agriculture department. Addressing the gathering, Dr. V. Kurien recalled the visit of the Chief Minister to Anand last year and said his intention was to create employment for the rural poor. He said he was impressed by the commitment of Mufti Sayeed and offered to revive the two milk plants in Jammu and Kashmir and invest Rs. 5 crore. He said the GCMMF is active in other states of the country but the response and support it received in Jammu and Kashmir is fabulous. He said Sri Lanka has also invited them to start a milk plant on the Anand pattern. He promised a strong partnership with J&K Milk Producers’ Cooperative Ltd. In the years to come. Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma, who also spoke on the occasion, stressed on the need to achieve self-sufficiency for the state in milk and milk products. He said the two milk plants earlier run by Kashmir Valley Milk producers’ Federation and Jammu Milk Producers’ Federation had been defunct for a long time and their resurrection now is good news for the rural population engaged in dairy business. Minister for Agriculture, Abdul Aziz Zargar highlighted the potential of dairy farming in the state. He said 3200 farmers have been initially involved through 80 cooperatives for supplying milk to the plant. |
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Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 7: Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command Air Marshal SP Tyagi visited the air base at Udhampur the other day. He was accompanied by Air Force Wives Welfare Association ( Regional), president Mrs Vandana Tyagi. He reviewed the progress of all the current projects in the station. In his address, the Air Marshal boosted the morale of air warriors by applauding the role of the base and its personnel. He also appreciated the important role played by the air warriors in UN peace keeping mission at Congo. He asked the personnel to be more vigilant and security cautious in view of changing security environment in the area. Mrs Tayagi reviewed the welfare activities of local AFWWA unit and addressed the ladies of the station and lauded their supportive role. |
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Shoot-out at RS Pura Bus Stand, one critical IRP cop, brother held; two revolvers seized Excelsior Correspondent‘ JAMMU, Dec 7: Two brothers including a police constable in the Indian Reserve Police (IRP) opened firing with two revolvers in RS Pura Bus Stand this afternoon on their rival, who had killed their brother in 1994, in land dispute causing him serious injuries. However, an alert police party of RS Pura police station, which was on a routine patrolling near RS Pura Bus Stand, immediately over-powered both the accused, who were riding on a motor-cycle. Both the revolvers and the motor-cycle have been seized by the police. Reports said Kuldeep Raj, a constable in IRP Ist battalion, presently posted in Poonch and his brother Ram Lal, sons of Sardari Lal and residents of Puro Panna, RS Pura came to RS Pura Bus Stand in a motor-cycle and opened firing with two separate revolvers on Balwant Singh, also a resident of Puro Panna. While Ram Lal fired one shot from his revolver, Kuldeep Raj fired two shots. Balwant Singh was seriously injured after sustaining gun shot injuries on his head. A patrol party of RS Pura police station comprising Thora Singh, head constable, Rajinder Singh, constable, Deepak Kumar, ex-serviceman and Suresh Kumar, Special Police Officer (SPO), who were patrolling in RS Pura town, immediately rushed to the site of shoot-out after hearing the sound of gun firing and over-powered both the accused. In the meantime, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), RS Pura Ajeet Salaria and Station House Officer (SHO) RS Pura police station Inspector Mohd Rafiq also rushed to the spot and shifted the victim to RS Pura hospital from where he was referred to the Medical College Hospital here. Doctors described his condition as very critical. Both accused have been arrested by police and charged with an attempt to murder case under Section 307 RPC at RS Pura police station. The IRP battalion of accused Kuldeep Kumar has also been informed about the incident. Police recovered two revolvers with 30 live rounds, contained in an ammunition belt, three used cartridges and a motor-cycle from the possession of the accused. Police said Balwant Singh had murdered brother of Ram Lal and Kuldeep Raj in 1994. Balwant Raj was arrested by the police and challaned in the court of law. He had only recently been released from the jail. |
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S D Singh Jamwal attends 10th International Rock Art Conference Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: SSP Traffic S D Singh Jamwal attended 10th International Rock Art conference which was held at Agra from November 28 to December 2. More than 200 delegates, including Archaeologists and Historians from around the world, attended this conference and presented papers. S D Singh’s paper on ‘Rock Art of Ladakh’, comprising of slide show of the photographs of pre-historic rock carvings of Ladakh dating from 8th century to 12th century BC, was highly appreciated and the delegates proposed to hold next conference in Ladakh to get first hand information about rock carvings of Ladakh. This project on Rock Art of Ladakh is being done by S D Singh Jamwal alongwith Tashi Ladawa, Lecturer in Government Degree College Anantnag and is being sponsored by J&K Police under Civil Action Programme. Aim of the project is to conserve unique cultural heritage of Ladakh in particular and J&K State as a whole. |
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Cong observer reviews membership drive process Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: All India Congress Committee observer Harcharan Singh Josh held series of meetings with PCC office bearers, district presidents of different districts of Jammu province and other senior leaders to review the progress of the membership drive of the party here today. The DCC president apprised the AICC observer about the details of membership of the party in different districts at each block level and the membership collected and deposited with the party at district and PCC level. The Congress observer also sought details of enrollment of women, SC/ST and OBC and other special categories of people for whom party constitution and the Congress president Sonia Gandhi has specifically conveyed instructions to the party units for giving due representation. He also had detailed meeting with senior functionaries of the PCC and discussed strategy to strengthen the organisation at the grass root level. He also apprised the leaders of the party high command’s message to all partymen in the country especially in this sensitive state to strengthen the forces of secularism , to face the challenge posed by the communal and divisive forces to the unity and integrity of the country. He claimed that UPA Government is taking special pains to resolve the problems of the people. |
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Directors’ meet held Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Various provisions of State Civil Service Rules’ would now be made applicable to the employees of Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited where the rules of company are either silent or under process at administration level. This becomes necessitated as rules and regulations for Jammu and Kashmir Industries Employees have not been updated, modified or amended since its application to the employees of the corporation during 1986. The formal approval for adoption of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Rules’ by the State Industries Limited in case where ever the rules of the company are silent was accorded in 138th board of directors’ meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma here last evening. Minister of State for Industries and Commerce Raman Mattoo, Principal Secretary Industries and Commerce A. Sahasranaman, Principal Secretary Planning and Development M.I. Khandey and Commissioner/Secretary Forests and Environment Mrs. Sonali Kumar were present. The meeting also deliberated on the proposed amendments in the Jammu and Kashmir Industries Employees payment of Gratuity Rules and it was informed that the revised rules have been referred to the Finance Department with a request to approve these. The issue of disposal of surplus land also came under discussion and it was informed that over 1684 kanals is presently with the Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited. It was decided that the surplus land if fetching more than the reserved price must be disposed-of with 50 percent sale proceeds thereof to be reserved for Restructuring Fund and the remaining be utilized as working capital in the corporation. For the construction of Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT), Craft Development Institute at Nowshera and development of Common Facility Centre for Handicrafts, the Jammu and Kashmir Industries Limited transferred 30 kanals of land to the Handicrafts department for the purpose. The board also took a sympathetic view of the reimbursement of the medical expenses amounting to Rs. 6.47 lakh of the 16 persons that were placed before it. The Deputy Chief Minister instructed the board of directors’ for the implementation of Golden Hand Shake and Voluntary Retirement Schemes in its true spirit especially for the un-viable and non-functional units. On the downsizing of viable units, he asked the board members to look into the economics of the downsizing and for searching innovative means to make units profitable. Reviewing the working of the Resin and Turpentine Factory in Jammu, the Deputy Chief Minister said that soon a team of senior functionaries of Jammu and Kashmir Industries would be deputed to Himachal Pradesh to ascertain the conditions which have given impetus to the quality production of Resin and Turpentine. ‘Himachal Pradesh has excelled in Resin and Turpentine production and the functionaries from the state would extensively study the factors behind it’, he observed. |
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Kashmiri Samiti to hold international conference Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Kashmiri Samiti, Delhi (KSD) is holding a two days international conference on December 24 and 25 at Delhi to discuss the role of Kashmiri Pandits in the fast changing political scenario of the State. In this context, Rakesh Koul and Sanjay Wali, the two vice presidents of KSD, are on a whirlwind visit to Jammu to ensure the participation of all frontline Kashmiri Pandit organisation of the State. Mr Koul and Mr Wali held a meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma and extended him the invitation on behalf of Sunil Shakdhar, president and executive council of KSD to attend the conference. Besides frontline organisations of KPs, invitations have been extended to the leaders of ll the migrant camps of Jammu to ensure their opinion and consensus over the future course of action by the community leadership. Delegates of KP organisations from USA, Canada, Australia are expected to participate in the conference. Veteran leaders of political parties of the State and the country have consented to spare time to participate in the conference. |
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2 killed, 7 injured in road accidents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Two persons were killed and seven others received injuries in separate road accidents while as five persons allegedly consumed poisonous substances at their respective residences. Police spokesman said that a padestrian was killed after he was knocked down by a speeding Maruti car bearing registration number JK02K-6740 at Hiranagar. The critically injured padestrian was immediately rushed to hospital where he was declared brought dead. The deceased has been identified as Ludar Mani, son of Punnu Ram of Nonath. Police has taken the cognizance of the incident. In another accident, a woman—Raj Rani of Kathua was killed in road accident at Kathua. She was shifted to hospital soon after the accident but, later, she succumbed to her injuries. Meanwhile, seven persons were injured in road accidents at Chamba, Domail, Malpur, Katra and R S Pura. All have been hospitalised and their condition was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. The injured have been identified as Uttam Kumar, son of Guru Parshad of Uttar Pradesh, Amit, son of Khem Raj of Katra, Rattan Chand, son of Kaku Ram of Domail, Ajay Kumar, son of Darshan Singh of Malpur, Mohan Pulasar, son of Amar Nath of Tikri, Raj Kumar, son of Joginder Kumar and Gulshan, son of Kanti Prakash of Badyal Brahamana. Five persons—Yaseen, son of Ghulam Mohd of Kishtwar, Neena Kumar, wife of Ranjeet Kumar of Sarwal, Ganga, daughter of Raj Kumar of Hiranagar, Sukhvinder Singh, son of Balwan Singh of Vijaypur and Bandna, wife of Harvinder Singh of Rehari Colony allegedly consumed poisonous substances at their respective residences. All were rushed to hospital when spotted unconscious by family members. Doctors immediately provided them stomach wash treatment followed by other medicare. Their condition was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. It could not be ascertained as to whether they intentionally consumed poison or swallowed the same mistakenly. |
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Academy to hold retrospective exhibitions of veteran artists Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7:In a major policy statement about the promotion of visual arts and affecting their better understanding amongst the members of the civil society, Cultural Academy, other than its normal activities already being undertaken, will also hold retrospective exhibitions of the pioneers of modern art in the State. Speaking in a seminar organised by Viraj Kala Kendra,in the memory of veteran artist Vidya Rattan Khajuira, the Secretary, Cultural Academy Ramesh Mehta announced holding of retrospective exhibitions of the works of well-known artists in the coming year. The artists include Master Sansar Chand, Gulam Rasool Santosh and Vidya Rattan Khajuria, the pioneers of modern art in the State. The need to create an interface between the common man and the creative artists was long felt by the artistic community who though known all over the country and even abroad, have remaine unsung in their home State. The announcement by Academy to organise comprehensive exposition of the works of all the trend setters in the field of modern painting, sculpture, supported by monographs, is, therefore, a step in the right direction which will certainly provide an opportunity for the people to appreciate the works of creative artists and thus bridge the gap between art and society. Ramesh Mehta also informed that in order to ensure the participation of senior artists who are not sending their works in the annual art exhibitions organized by Academy, a special section of invited artists henceforth has been introduced so as to make Academy’s annual exhibition as truly representative of the contemporary art practice in the State. Others who spoke on the occasion included well known sculptor R.K. Tiku, Rita Jatinder, and Raj Bharti. |
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Armed Forces Flag Day Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) S K Sinha has lauded the Army for successfully combating the low intensity conflict in Jammu and Kashmir which has been a vicious mix of terrorism and proxy war. Leading the people in making donations towards Armed Forces Flag Day Fund at Raj Bhavan here this morning, the Governor said the armed forces have been playing a crucial role in guarding the borders against external aggression which they have repeated foiled so successfully. Besides remaining in the forefront to defend national integrity and sovereignty, the Governor said that the armed forces have been carrying out extensive and commendable civic programmes in the service of the people of the State in its effort to improve their quality of life. ‘Our armed forces have been rendering yeoman’s service during natural calamities like floods, fire and earthquakes’, he added. General Sinha said that the gallant men of the armed forces have been constantly facing hardships and dangers cheerfully while engaged in serving the motherland and their compatriots. In the process, he said, many have made the supreme sacrifice and many have got disabled. ‘Their saga of valour and sacrifice requires due recognition by the Nation’, he maintained. Making a passionate appeal to the people for liberally donating towards the Fund, the Governor said that this is an occasion for the Nation to express its appreciation for its gallant forces. He noted with satisfaction the collection made during the last year by various agencies and Government organisations and hoped that this year’s collection would surpass all the previous achievements. General Sinha presented shield to Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ashok Parmar and Zila Sainik Welfare Officer, Jammu, Col Karan Singh for raising highest collections of Rs 2.07 lakh and Rs 2.17 lakh during the last year. He presented medals to Gulchain Singh Charak and Sneh Gupta for being highest contributors towards the Fund from education and corporate sectors respectively. Director, Sainik Welfare, Brig. K S Kotwal briefed the Governor about collections made during the previous years. He said over Rs 14 lakhs were collected during the last year against Rs 9 lakhs in the previous year. He also listed various measures taken for the welfare of ex-servicemen and raising infrastructure facilities in the State. |
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students’ stir enters 2nd day Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Teachers as well as non-teaching staff of Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) Jammu followed the students’ way to press the college administration in highlighting their grievances as they observed a token strike today. Meanwhile, for the second consecutive day, the GCET students today again boycotted their classes and held protest demonstration in favour of their demands. Simultaneous stir by students, teachers as well as non-teaching staff completely paralysed functioning of the college for almost entire day today. Teachers and other staff of the college observed token strike for four hours in favour of their long pending demands which included formulation of rules for GCET, time bound promotion and Advance Career Courses for teachers. They were also protesting against the alleged callous attitude of the college Principal towards their demands and grievances. On the other hand, students were demanding re-start of supplementary system in examinations, adequate infrastructure at GCET and sports activities in the college. The students boycotted their classes and assembled in open on the college campus. Shouting slogans in favour of their demands, they moved towards the college Principal’s office where a dharna was staged by them. Soon teachers and other staff members of GCET also paralysed the working and announced token strike in favour of their demands. They also staged a dharna near the Principal’s office. |
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New Primary School inaugurated at Langar Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: For carrying on beautification work in the adjoining areas of Bahu Fort and to improve on the sanitation, lanes and drain system in Peer Baba, Gorkhanagar Basti and Bazigar Colony, the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Raman Bhalla in his public contact campaign conducted hectic tour today. Superintending Engineer, Kiran Wattal and Health Officer of Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Anwar accompanied the Minister. Addressing the public, the Minister said that better amenities of dwelling would be provided to the people and sanitation drive would be carried out to build up garbage stores for clean atmosphere. He directed the Municipal Corporation staff to pick up repairs and construction work in the area for maintaining clean environment. Later, the Minister inaugurated the newly opened Primary School at village Langar falling in the outskirts of Gandhinagar constituency. The Zonal Education Officer, Mrs Veena Bhagat was also present on the occasion. Addressing at the inaugural function, the Minister said that the colony, which is dominated by the weaker sections of the society, would get all amenities of life and would be developed as model colony having educational, drinking water and road connectivity for future development. He called upon the people to enroll their children in the school so that they could be nourished and nurtured as good citizen with best abilities of mind, body and soul. |
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10 road projects being taken up in Marh block: Mir Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 7 : Ten road projects at a cost of Rs 5.57 crore would be taken up under massive road connectivity programme in Marh block during the current financial year. This was stated by the Minister of State for Roads and Buildings, Ghulam Ahmad Mir during his extensive tour to various areas of Marh block of Jammu district. The roads to be taken up include Sangrampora- Sohanya Chak, Sohayna Chak- Chakkrali, Marh- Takkri Khanni, Ladore-Halqua Chowk, Marh Hajansoo-Halqua Chowk, Ganjansoo-Kalsay Chak, Nagbani-Flora- Muthi, Akalpur-Badore, Karloap village-Flora Harmgund and Karloap-Sohayana roads. Mr Mir announced that 1400 meter span pre-stressed bridge over river Tawi at village Bhagatpur would also be taken up at a cost of Rs 15.70 lakh during the current financial year and added that at present two roads of 7.50 kms and a culvert are under execution at a cost of Rs 3.81 crore from Mishriwalla- Jhiri and Meera Chak to Jaswan During the tour, the Minister addressed several public rallies at Sangrampur, Marh, Sohgani and Floarttarn. The Minister during his addresses reiterated the commitment of the coalition Government of providing basic amenities to the people of the state, besides, ensuring a clean transparent and accountable administration to them. Saying that the collation Government has made utmost efforts to solve the problems of the people especially those living in border and inaccessible areas, the Minister asked the people to monitor the development schemes in their areas and see that the standard material is utilized in the execution of the scheme. Welcoming the Prime Minister’s package of Rs 24,000 crore to the state, Mr Mir said that all the three regions of the state would be given equal share for their development under the package and hoped that the package would stabilize the economy of the state and provide employment to the people in a big way. Asserting that better road connectivity is imperative for socio-economic transformation and improving the standard of living of the people, the Minister said that a massive road connectivity programme has been taken up in the entire state under various state and centrally sponsored scheme. Later, the Minister also inaugurated a free eye camp at Sub-District Hospital Marh by Health Department in collaboration with Viklang Chhatra Trust and Blind Control Society. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Mir stressed upon the doctors and other paramedical staff to work with missionary spirit and provide better health care facilities to the patients of the rural masses of the area. He also announced required funds for the renovation and sanitation improvement of the hospital. |
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Coalition Govt committed to provide basic amenities: Taj Excelsior Correspondent Uri, Dec 7: The coalition Government is committed to provide basic amenities of life to the people living in far flung and remote pockets of the State besides strengthening the developmental infrastructure to bring about socio-economic transformation in the State. Addressing a joint meeting of officers and senior citizens of Uri tehsil here yesterday, the Minister for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Taj Mohi -ud-Din emphasised the need for inculcating a sense of responsibility and dedication in delivering goods in a better way so that the problems confronting people are redressed promptly. While reviewing pace of progress on the on-going development works, Mr. Taj was informed that 14 km road length has been taken up for up-gradation and black-topping in Uri Sub-division at a cost of Rs. one crore. About 10,000 quintals of rice and 3500 quintals atta are stocked in various Government depots to meet out the requirements of people for the next two months, the Minister was told. Later, a number of deputations called on the Minister and highlighted their problems and demands. |
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Manjit inaugurates Panchayat Ghar Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 7 : Minister of State for Law and Parliament Affairs,Labour and Employment Manjit Singh today inaugurated Panchayat Ghar Building at Chak Salarian in Vijaypur. The building has been constructed by Rural Development Department under 11th Finance Commission Award 2003-04. Spread over four kanals of land Panchayat Ghar comprises 4-rooms a corridor kitchen of and bathroom. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the developmental works taken up during the last two years were a reflection of the positive response of the government towards the needs of the people. Earlier, the Minister inspected various construction works of streets being executed in the area Later, the minister inaugurated one day block level Awareness Camp under "Total Sanitation Campaign, Rural Sanitation". |
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Harsh inaugurates Govt High School Kawa Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 7 : Minister for Education, Harsh Dev Singh has said that the revolutionary measures have been introduced by the coalition Government to reform and revamp education sector right from Primary to College level. He however, said that the responsibility lies with the teacher community to observe and implement the same to ensure quality education and personality development of the students. The Minister was speaking at an inaugural function of newly constructed building of Government High School, Kawa at an estimated cost of Rs.19.91 lakh about 4Kms away from Udhampur town on the concluding day of his 3-day tour of his constituency and tehsil Udhampur here today. The Minister also planted sapling of Ashoka and other trees in the premises of the school under operation green cover. Among others MLA, Udhampur, Balwant Singh Mankotia, District Development Commissioner, Udhampur, Ashok Parmar,Senior Superintendent of Police, Udhampur, Vijay Singh Sambyal, District officers , Prominent citizens, local staff and students of various adjoining schools were present on the occasion. New showroom of Tawi Gas inaugurated Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: M/s Tawi Gas Jammu today inaugurated its new showroom in conformity with the brand standards of the Corporation. The new showroom was inaugurated by PC Srivastava, Regional LPG Manager, North, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. The renovated showroom provides a customer friendly atmosphere and offers the Bharatgas customers several value added services. In the competitive scenario, BPCL has embarked on providing quality service to its valued customers. In this direction, they had successfully launched Enhanced Customer Service Standards. As a part of the brand promise the Corporation offers service like free home delivery of refill cylinders within 24 hours, fully computerised systems for refill bookings, prompt mechanic services and correct quality of LPG by weighment of refill cylinders at the customers’ doorstep through Salter Scales. M N Rao, Territory Manager remarked that in the last one year M/s Tawi Gas Service have contributed their might in shifting the focus from the routine to a very stringent level of customer service standards which has contributed in consolidating the Bharatgas image in the market place. During the inaugural function, Mr Shrivastava informed that the customer service standards were introduced with the focus on development of adequate infrastructure so as to improve the Corporation’s visibility in the market as well as to provide the best services to the values Bharatgas customers which would alone help in consolidating the Corporation’s brand image in the changing environment/competitive scenario. The Corporation has also embarked on a new project under the banner of ‘Journey Beyond LPG’ under which several consumer products as well as those related to LPG are marketed by the Bharatgas distributors at very special and competitive rates. The wide range of products offered include LPG run gensets/geysers, Suraksha rubber tubes, quality hot plates apart from cookwares to market leaders like Prestige and Hawkins and Goodricke Tea. Other present on the occasion included Sangeeta Manhas, proprietor, M/s Tawi Gas and P R Gupta, Senior Sales Manager, BPCL, Jammu. Army School organises prize distribution function Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Army School, Damana organised prize distribution function in the school premises. Brig. P P Toor, who is chairman of the school, was chief guest in the function. The programme commenced with the welcome song and followed by prayer, yoga and group songs. Presentation of Yogic exercise by the students highlighted its importance in healthy, happy and disease free life. The group songs presented the beautiful picture of our native land and filled each and every audience with emotions for the country. Principal of the School, Dr Renu Gupta, in her address, stressed on the need of education for every body. She said that mission of educating people should be to create positive thinking and make the students responsible citizens of the country. Principal’s speech was followed by prize distribution function to meritorious students in the field of academics, sports and co-curricular activities by the revered chief guest. Gifts, cheques, trophies and certificates were presented to the students to honour the achievements and prize winning participation in State as well as national level competitions. A gift cheque of sixty two thousand rupees was also presented to Help Age India. Master Amarjeet Singh and Miss Tarni Sharma of Class XII were adjudged as best students of the year. The Chairman, in his address, appreciated the achievements and stressed that hardwork should be continued to reach the greater heights, a press note issued here today stated. Sales Tax team conducts surprise checking Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: To continue its field drive against the tax evaders a team of Vigilance and Inspections wing Jammu conducted surprise checking of vehicles and laid nakas at Vijaypur, Manwal and Trikuta Nagar. 12 cartoons declared as non taxable items like blankets-containing of 182 pieces of carpets of different sizes valuing Rs 2.75 lakhs were seized from a vehicle bearing registration number 1915-JK03 on way to Srinagar. Besides this goods like spices, ready-made garments, cement, sanitary goods, plywood, cosmetics, green ellachi etc worth Rs 8.91 lakhs were also seized. The total value of goods seized amounts to Rs 11.66 lakhs on which Rs 4.15 lakhs was levied as penalty etc for the offenses committed under the different provisions of the J&K GST Act, 1962. The team of Vigilance and Inspections, Jammu was headed by Bashir Ahmed Saraf, Dy. Sales Tax Commissioner comprised Shiv Kumar Sharma, Showkat Hussain Qazi, Dara Singh Kotwal, Vir Singh, Abdul Rehman, Bishamber Dass, Mohammed Saleem, guards and driver of the vehicle, a release stated. Jammu Yatri Bhawan makes arrangements at Haridwar Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Jammu Yatri Bhawan, Haridwar, has made elaborate arrangements for the boarding and lodging of devotees from Jammu visiting Haridwar for holy dips in the sacred Ganga river during the coming auspicious days falling in January next year. It was announced in a meeting of the Trust and management of Jammu Yatri Bhawan, held under the chairmanship of Mr Pawan Shastri, vice president of the Trust. Holy dips will be undertaken on Somawati Amawasaya falling on January 10, 2005, Lohri falling on January 13 and Makar Sankranti on January 14. Bhawan management has announced that the members of Yatri Bhawan and donors who are desirous of visiting the holy town for holy bath on these occasions should approach the Yatri Bhawan management at Jammu before December 31 and collect letters of reservation at Jammu Yatri Bhawan, Haridwar, free of cost. The prospective devotees should contact at the Bhawan office Kanak Mandi Jammu on Phone Number 2562838 or Hotel Swastik, Gurdwara Sunder Singh Road, Phone Number 2543172. Besides free accommodation meals would also be provided to the devotees lodged in the Bhavan, free of cost. BJP asks Govt to concede demands of employees Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: State BJP president Dr Nirmal Singh today urged the Congress-supported PDP coalition Government to accept the demands of the agitating employees forthwith. He said the demand of the employees seeking release of two instalments of Dearness Allowance and merger of 5- percent DA with their basic salary was very genuine considering the steep hike in prices of essential commodities and sharp increase in petroleum products. Dr Singh expressed surprise over constitution of the committee to look into the demands of the employees and said that State Government must earmark Rs 350 crore required for meeting demands of the employees. He said State BJP stands solidly behind the demands of the agitating employees and assures them of unflinching support to their genuine cause. The State BJP president also urged the Centre to immediately release all the 22,000 vacant positions and fill them so that the problems of educated youth could be minimized. He said it should not be difficult for the State Government to fill all these positions in the official sector as Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has not only lifted the ban on fresh recruitment but also announced a financial package of Rs 24,000 crore. Dr Nirmal Singh, at the same time, demanded a special recruitment drive in Jammu region disclosing that unemployment rate in this region was 69.5 per cent as against that of less than 30 percent in Kashmir valley. He said there were over one lakh education unemployed youth including skilled ones, who deserved a special attention and preferential treatment. he also urged the people to put pressure on the Congress leaders so that Jammu region gets its due in employment sector. Step up developmental activities in border areas: Gupta Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 7: Stressing the need for stepping up developmental activities in the border areas of Jammu, the former Union Minister and senior BJP leader, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta has regretted that instead of taking up any new project, the execution work has come to stand still even on the schemes launched by the previous NDA Government. These schemes also included the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna and providing of special facilities to the the border villagers. After an extensive tour of Hiranagar border-belt in Hiranagar tehsil, Prof Gupta said that even the full payment of compensation for the lands which were under control of the forces during the years of armed build up, have not been paid although the Defence Ministry had since provided funds. He said that it was strange that Rs 24,000 crore package announced by the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, did not include even a single scheme for sorting out the problems facing the people of these border areas. The BJP leader has taken a serious view of the reports that many of the Government offices from tehsil headquarters of Hiranagar are being gradually shifted to some places away from this historic town of Jasmergarh to the roadside along the national highway and thus giving a set-back to the people in the border areas. He alleged that this approach of the coalition of the Congress-PDP-JKNPP indicates that the ruling leadership despite change in the faces has not changed their old stance of harming the historic places of Jammu. Prof Gupta also emphasised the need for no let-up in guarding the borders and called for constant vigil to check the possibilities of infiltration and exfiltration. In the course of tour, the villagers brought to the notice of Prof Gupta their problems especially those of drinking water, poor supply of electricity, awful condition of link roads, ever increasing unemployment among the educated youth. Bhanu Prakash, Om Parkash, Durga Dass, Rashpal Singh and few others accompanied the former Minister during the tour of the border villages. |
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