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Dy CM for establishing Dogri Cultural Centre Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma today asked the Dogri Sanstha Jammu to formulate comprehensive plan for establishing a modest Dogra Cultural Centre to accommodate the rich treasures and the legacy of Dogra heritage. .....more One killed, 3 injured in road accidents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: One person was killed and three others received injuries in separate road accidents while as two bodies were recovered from different areas........more CM for establishment of medical trust for needy, poor Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 11: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has stressed the need for the establishment of a medical trust which would take care of the medical expenses of the poor patients suffering from critical ailments like malignancy, heart ailments and kidney .......more Change must in present education system: Adams Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Director of Shri Ram School, New Delhi Mrs Abha Adams has. .....more Meritorious
students of GMC Jammu honoured Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Dhani Ram Memorial Gold Medal was today awarded to Sohit Pal Kasotra and Ametashver Singh,...more |
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Na Howe Matraei presented Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: The Punjabi adaptation of Bretolt Brecht’s famous play ‘Chalk Circle,’ performed under the title Mitti Na Howe Matraei, here today, was a successful production by Natak Wala group from Patiala..........more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: India’s second largest bank—ICICI Bank has made its entry into Jammu and Kashmir by opening its first branch and ATM in Jammu which was inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner Jammu B R Sharma today.................more BVP observes Guru Teg Bahadur Balidan Diwas Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Bharat Vikas Parishad observed ‘Guru Teg Bahadur Balidan Diwas’ at M C Khalsa College of Education today in which Mahant Manjit Singh of Dera Nangali Saheb Poonch was the chief guest and S ..........more Mufti visits Peerzada, condoles death of his father Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 11: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has expressed deep shock and grief over the death of Peer Mohammad Yousuf, father of Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Minister for Rural Development and. ....more |
Dy CM for establishing Dogri Cultural Centre Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma today asked the Dogri Sanstha Jammu to formulate comprehensive plan for establishing a modest Dogra Cultural Centre to accommodate the rich treasures and the legacy of Dogra heritage. The proposal for setting up of Dogra Cultural Centre must spell out in detail the land requirements along with the area specifications for housing a museum, library, theatre, convention centre, auditorium, park and other allied infrastructure so that a modern and aesthetic architectural wonder could be raised with collective efforts of the Government and Dogri loving people. The Deputy Chief Minister was addressing a gathering of litterateurs, prominent citizens at the inaugural function of the maiden Dogri Book Mela here this evening. The Book Mela was inaugurated by the doyen of Dogri literature Padam Shree Prof Ram Nath Shastri. Minister of State for Transport Raman Bhalla, legislators Ashwani Sharma and Maj-General G.S. Jamwal were also present. Sharma called for making an objective assessment of the achievements and shortcomings in the field of literature, language and culture pertaining to Dogri. He said this becomes even more pertinent after the inclusion of the Dogri language in the 8th schedule to preserve its treasure trove for posterity. ‘Recognition to the Dogri ought to be justified in terms of not only in quantity of new publications but the literature must bear literary significance with flights of imagination and fancy’, he observed. The Deputy Chief Minister said that literateurs of the language who are popularly refereed to as ‘Khand mithey log Dogray’ must be inspired, encouraged and honoured to boost their creative instincts for the greater flourishment and enrichment of the language. Shrama also evinced keen interest in the publications at the book fair that mostly include publications of Sahitya Academy, Dogri Sanshta and Post Graduate Department of Dogri. He also inaugurated photo exhibition highlighting the Dogra heritage especially pertaining to Ramnagar fort and palaces besides having rare display of paintings and sculptures and collections of Ranbir Singh postage. The Deputy Chief Minister also sanctioned Rs. 5 lakh from his development fund for raising additional rooms and infrastructure at the Sanstha. On the occasion the Deputy Chief Minister along with Prof Ram Nath Shastri also released five new books- Nirmal Satsei (700 Dogri Dohas), Nami Chetna, Lok Dhara, Aou bhi Din hai and Meria Sanjaa Theri Rooul penned by Nimal Vinod, Bakshi Ram Rogi, Gharu Ram, Pandit Shiv Nath and Sunil Sharma respectively. President of Dogri Sanstha, Prof. Lalit Magotra said that every endeavour would be made to make Dogri Book Fair a regular exercise besides exhibition of Audio and Videocassettes and CDs of Dogri Music and Visuals. |
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One killed, 3 injured in road accidents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: One person was killed and three others received injuries in separate road accidents while as two bodies were recovered from different areas. Police spokesman said that two persons—Vikram, son of Subash Gupta of New Plots and Lal Chand Sharma of Talab Tillo Jammu received severe injuries in road accidents at Exchange Road and Bakshi Nagar respectively. One of them later succumbed to his injuries. Two persons—Lal Sahib Singh, son of Ram Bahadur and Anil Kumar, son of Jang Bahadur, both the residents of Uttar Pradesh and presently residing in CTM Kathua received injuries in road accident at Gobindsar. Both have been hospitalised and their condition was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. Meanwhile, two bodies were recovered from different areas. An unidentified body was recovered from near Tawi Bridge, which was shifted to GMC Jammu for identification and post-mortem. Another body was recovered from Barmeen Nullah in Udhampur district. Identity of the body, later, established as that of Raj Kumar alias Raju, son of Dhani Ram of Gordi. In both the cases, police started investigations under Section 174 CrPC. A woman—Shehnaz Akhtar, wife of Altaf Hussain of Sarwal allegedly consumed poisonous substance at her residence. She was rushed to Government Medical college Hospital when spotted unconscious by family members. Doctors immediately provided them stomach wash treatment followed by other medicare. Her condition was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. It could not be ascertained as to whether she intentionally consumed poison or swallowed the same mistakenly. |
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CM for establishment of medical trust for needy, poor Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Dec 11: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has stressed the need for the establishment of a medical trust which would take care of the medical expenses of the poor patients suffering from critical ailments like malignancy, heart ailments and kidney transplants. He appealed the philanthropists and other well off people of the State to come forward and help in the noble act of providing succor to the underprivileged sections of the society. The Chief Minister was speaking on the annual day function of the Government Medical College, Jammu this morning. Minister for Health Mrs. Suman Bhagat, Commissioner/ Secretary health Lokesh Jha and Principal, Government Medical College Jammu, Prof. H L Goswami were present on the occasion. The Chief Minister said though the State Government has already covered its employees under the third party insurance scheme to meet the financial needs of their healthcare, those not in the Government service and unable to meet their medical expenses need to be helped by way of the establishment of a trust which would have enough resources to help the needy people. Laying stress on the awareness and health education, the Chief Minister said the preventive healthcare should be a preffered choice with the medical practitioners to ward off any medical exigency later on. He said if the preventive healthcare, particularly in rural areas, takes off successfully there would be very less stress on the hospitals and medical centers in the cities. The Chief Minister asked the medical graduates to be patient and unbiased in the discharge of duties. He said though money was an important factor in pursuing a profession the doctors were supposed to have a greater degree of commitment to their profession. He said the State has produced eminent doctors who have earned a name for Jammu and Kashmir in and outside the country. He said the State has come out of the long turmoil of past decade and a half and the present Government has been able to rebuild the academic and health institutions in the State. Earlier in her address, Mrs. Suman Bhagat detailed the steps being taken by the department for strengthening the healthcare system in the State. On this occasion, the Chief Minister presented awards and certificates to the outstanding meritorious students. He also released the college magazine, Synapse. |
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Change must in present education system: Adams Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Director of Shri Ram School, New Delhi Mrs Abha Adams has stressed the need for change in the present education system. During interaction with the parents and teachers of KC Public School Jammu here today, she pointed out that society was changing very fast and in order to keep pace with the frequent changes, it was necessary to bring some change in the present education system. She said we are still teaching our children on the old pattern while the demand of the hour was to make them more taugher and inculcate better skills among them to face the present day challenges. " For facing new challenges, we need people who are risk taking, more daring, innovative and creative. An over all development of the child is necessary and the present education set up has lot of shortcomings," she maintained. Shri Ram school is one of the leading institution in the country which has pioneered the concept of learning by participation. Director of the KC Public School, Arti Choudhary briefed the parents through power point presentation about teachers orientation and curriculum formation besides other activities of the school. Parents also made queries about moral education and aggressive behavior of children. Raju Choudhary, vice chairman of the school also spoke on the occasion. |
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Jammu honoured Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Dhani Ram Memorial Gold Medal was today awarded to Sohit Pal Kasotra and Ametashver Singh, who have been declared as over all best medical graduates for the year 2003 and 2004 respectively. The gold medals were awarded to them by the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed during the annual day function of the Government Medical College Jammu today. Minister for Health and Medical Education Suman Bhagat and MoS Health Abdul Gaffar Sofi were also present on the occasion. Dr Annil Mahajan Gold Medal was awarded to the toppers of Internal Medicine—Rishab Gupta and Rajat Gupta for the year 2003 and 2004 respectively while Dr Sudha Sharma Gold Medal was awarded to toppers of Gynae and Obstetrics Ametashver Singh and Rajat Gupta for the year 2003 and 2004 respectively. The students, who obtained distinction in various subjects included Anushree Rawal and Iesha Pargal in biochemistry, Pallavi Sharma in Microbiology, Ametashver Singh and Rajat Gupta in Paediatrics, Pallavi Sharma, Manisha Dassi, Shivani Gupta, Bhanu Mahajan, Harneet Kour, Neeti Dutt, Neha Sharma, Shivani Koul, Sonika Koul and Sonika Gupta in bio-chemistry. The students, who were awarded certificates of merit for various achievements included Imran Khursheed—Editor Students Magazine-2004, Ritesh Sham, Co-Editor Students Magazine-2004, Ketan Dang, first position holder in IAP Paediatrics Quiz, Suresh Kumar Angurana, first position holder in IA Paediatrics Quiz, Poonam Darswal—Secretary Academics, Ketan Dang, Secretary Academics, Bharti Sangral—Cultural Secretary and Ritesh Sham, Cultural Secretary. The top position holder students, who were awarded on the occasion, included Pallvi Sharma (First MBBS) and Bavneet Kour and Raghav Langer (Second MBBS) for the year 2002, Anupriya (First MBBS), Laila Nomani (Second MBBS), Sumaira Maqbool and Raghav Langer (pre-final) and Ametashver Singh (Final MBBS) for the year 2003, Iesha Pargal (First MBBS), Pallavi Sharma (Second MBBS), Laila Nomani (pre-final MBBS) and Rajat Gupta (Final MBBS) for the year 2004. |
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presented Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: The Punjabi adaptation of Bretolt Brecht’s famous play ‘Chalk Circle,’ performed under the title Mitti Na Howe Matraei, here today, was a successful production by Natak Wala group from Patiala. Organised by J&K Cultural Academy in collaboration with North Zone Cultural Center, Patiala, the play, adapted in Punjabi by Amitoj and directed by Rakesh Sharma, is based on the question as to who is the real mother. The one who gives birth or the one who brings up an abondoned child facing hardships and social opposition. The story marked with intelligent use of motifs and symbols of Punjabi folk idioms, lore and music, almost emerges as a medieval tale of Punjab. Full of allusions to rule of Sultans, offices of munsifs, et al, the musical play successfully used folk music and poetry forms like Mirza and Sultan Bahu to support the plot wherein one court servant brings up the infant son of a Sultan whom his mother abandons after a threat to her own life in the wake of people’s revolt again the atrocities of the ruler. In the ensuing anarchy a Patwari becomes the munsif. In the end the lady servant- who even loses her true love, only to bring up the child in a selfless emotion of mother hood- being accused of stealing the child from his natural mother is put on trial. The judge draws a circle and puts the child in it and asks the two ‘mothers’ to pull the child out of the circle and who so ever succeeds will be the true mother. The lady servant fearing that the tug of war will harm the child, lets him go. The judge then decides in her favour. Director, Rakesh Sharma, a post graduate in theatre from Punjab University, who also acted the role of the judge, deserves congratulations for the successful presentation of the play which brought out the fragrance of Punjabi folk culture on the stage of Abhinav Theatre today. Deputy Chief Minister, Pandit Mangat Ram Sharma, speaking on the occasion said that Punjabi and Dogri being languages of contiguous regions have many commonalties. He also honoured the outside artists. Earlier, Ramesh Mehta, Secretary Cultural Academy, informed about the forthcoming events that include programmes of classical music, gazal recitals and number of programmes under Border Area Development Scheme |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: India’s second largest bank—ICICI Bank has made its entry into Jammu and Kashmir by opening its first branch and ATM in Jammu which was inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner Jammu B R Sharma today. Located at K C Plaza, the branch will provide the entire range of ICICI Bank products and its technology-oriented services including phone banking and net banking to the customers in city. This branch will remain open from 8 AM to 8 PM. With this launch, ICICI Bank has a total of 499 branches and extension counters and over 1800 ATMs spread across the country. After inaugurating the bank, the Divisional Commissioner said "the opening of more and more private sector banks is good as all the banks would compete and in the process the customers would get benefits", adding "in the competitive atmosphere the quality would be much better". Talking to reporters, General Manager of the Bank O P Shrivastav said ICICI Bank offers comprehensive range of deposit and loan products at its branches to cater to different customer profiles and needs. "The Bank services its large customer base of more than 10 million customers’ accounts through a multi-channel delivery network of branches, ATMs, call centres and internet banking to ensure that customers have access to its services at all time", he added. "The Bank has an asset base of Rs 1252.29 billion as of March 31, 2004 and it provides a broad spectrum of financial services to individuals and companies which includes mortgages, car and personal loans, credit and debit cards, corporate and agricultural finance", Mr Shrivastav said. He elaborated almost all the products of the Bank and extra benefits. Interacting with the newsmen, Additional Chief Executive Officer of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Rohit Kansal, who was the guest of honour on the occasion, said ICICI Bank’s tie up with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board for on-line offering of donations has been yielding very encouraging response from the devotees, who could not visit the shrine. "Keeping in mind the response to the on-line offering, Shrine Board is planning to deliver Parshad to all those devotees, who are making offerings through the ATM of ICICI Bank", Mr Kansal disclosed and said that very soon Shrine Board would start this facility. |
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BVP observes Guru Teg Bahadur Balidan Diwas Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Bharat Vikas Parishad observed ‘Guru Teg Bahadur Balidan Diwas’ at M C Khalsa College of Education today in which Mahant Manjit Singh of Dera Nangali Saheb Poonch was the chief guest and S Harbans Singh, president Khalsa College Trust as guest of honour and S Sewa Singh, national convenor of Guru Teg Bahadur Project, Faridkot presided over. Program started with religious discourses of all religions. State president Satya Nand Sharma welcomed the chief guest and others while Dr Santosh Gupta explained about various activities of Parishad. Mahant Manjit Singh while addressing said that youth was being swayed by western culture and called for inculcating amongst children the ethos of Indian culture and civilization. S Harbans Singh spoke about supreme sacrifice made by Guru Teg Bahadur. He also released a book titled "Hind Ki Chaddar’, the copies of which were distributed amongst ther participants. S Sewa Singh, national convenor of of ‘Guru Teg Bahadur Balidan Diwas Project of BVP also revealed that about 1100 branches of BVP, spread throughout the country observe this day every year. Prof S C Anand, national convenor of BVP spoke on the need of observance of the day. Mrs Madhu Singh, Principal of the College appreciated the efforts of BVP for taking up such projects which are very useful for inducing moral values and good character among children. She also thanked the organizers for selecting her institute for the programme. |
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Mufti visits Peerzada, condoles death of his father Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Dec 11: Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has expressed deep shock and grief over the death of Peer Mohammad Yousuf, father of Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Mr Yousuf expired this morning at his residence, Damhal, Kokernag. The Chief Minister today flew from Jammu to convey his sympathies with the bereaved family. He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma and Minister for Finance, Muzaffar Hussain Baig. Minister for Social Welfare, Mula Ram, Minister of State for Works, G A Mir and senior vice president of Congress Abdul Ghani Vakil also visited the residence of Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed and conveyed their bereavement. |
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Raghunath Bazar Association to launch beautification drive Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: In connection with the 150th year celebrations of the historic Raghunath Temple, Raghunath Bazar Businessmen Association has decided to launch a special beautification/ cleanliness drive from December 15, 2004. Members of the Association during a meeting with the Jammu Executive Officer, Superintending Engineer, Health Officer and other senior officials here today apprised them of their problems and sought JMC’s cooperation. President of the Association, Baldev Khullar submitted a memorandum to Dr D R Kapoor, EO on this occasion. Mr Khullar in his welcome address spoke about the brief history of the temple and the market and maintained that there was immediate need to carry out some renovation work on the outer structure and peripheri of the temple. He said the adjoining three lanes are in shambles, there was no street light. There was immediate need to carry out surface work in the street by fixing new tiles and providing electric bulbs on the poles. Referring to problem of parking and encroachments on the footpaths, the Association assured full cooperation to the JMC officials and suggested to provide some more space for parking. He referred to a Rs 8 cr 3-tier parking project already approved by JDA near Indira Chowk. He pointed out that parking system implemented in Raghunath Bazar seems to have outlived its utility because of lack of co-ordination between authorities and the Association. He suggested that new system of control of parking be implemented in Raghunath Bazar by JMC. It was suggested to deploy gardners in the premises of the temple on permanent basis to save the left out greenary. It was requested to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness of the Bazar. He said over 60 lakh Vaishnodevi pilgrims and about 3-4 lakh Shri Amarnath yatris come to Jammu besides other tourists. In view of this influx, it is essential to ensure beautification and overall development of the city. Dr Kapoor while speaking on the occasion referred to some problems like encroachments by Rehariwallas, Feriwallas and others on footpaths and vacant lands. He said the parking is another major problem which is required to be addressed immediately. He said that bid system for parking will be adopted in the market and funds so generated will be used for the development of the market. He assured to redress the other problems of the Association like street light and repair of lanes and drains. SE Kiran Wattal, Health Officer JMC Dr Anwar Choudhary were also present on the occasion. Sr vice president of the Association Surinder Mahajan, Jr vice president Pushap Sharma and general secretary Naveen Jandial also spoke in the meet. |
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Dire need to improve educational standards : Gharu Ram Excelsior Correspondent RANGPUR (R. S. Pura), Dec 11: Emphasizing the dire need to improve the educational standards right from Primary level, Minister of State for Rural Development Choudhary Gharu Ram today said that for sustained and remarkable results the foundation has to be strong and well reared. He said that parents are builders of their children and they have a special responsibility in moulding the character of children, as they are future of nation. He was addressing a gathering during his visit to Suchetgarh constituency. He said that coalition Government is fully committed to provide basic amenities of life to all the areas of the State. He urged the people to avail the opportunities for uplifting their socio-economic conditions in true sense. He said that present Government is determined to provide all basic amenities of life to the people which included adequate supply of drinking water, repair of lanes and drains, repair of non-functional tube wells, repair of damaged transformers, upgradation of educational infrastructure, covering of nallahs, black-topping of link roads besides providing bus service in the neglected areas. Stressing the people of Suchetgarh constituency, the Minister said that equal treatment would be accorded to all the three regions of the State so that aspirations of the people are meted out and the feeling of parity and equanimity flourishes besides ensuring development and prosperity. After addressing the gathering, 25 BJP workers joined Congress include Captain Jamir Singh, Ch. Chaman Lal, Ch. Bachan Lal, Chaman Lal BHagat, Karam Chand, Sukhdev Singh Chib, Parveen Kumar, Rohit Sharma, Tarseem Singh, Raman Vrma, Jagdev Singh Jaggi, Sangram Singh Kala, Sanjeev Sharma, Pawan Verma, Subash Choudhary, Surinder Singh, Ch. Romesh Lal, Judhvir Singh, Romesh Lal Bhagat and Variender Sharma. The greeted the leaders who joined the congress and vowed their support to Congress. Later, the Minister met a deputation comprising over 200 villagers of Suchetgarh constituency and its adjoining villages at his residence. The locals of Suchetgarh constituency also demanded installation of augmented capacity transformers to cater to the needs of irrigation. |
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Principals of Army Schools resolve to impart quality education Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Dec 11; The annual Army School Principals meet 2004 was held under the aegis of AWES Northern Command. The meet was presided over by the chief of the Staff of Northern Headquarters Northern Command Maj. Gen. P K Mahajan. It was hosted by Army Public School Udhampur and attended by Principals of all army schools of Northern Command and a Principal each from the other commands. Maj Gen. P K Mahajan in his address laid stress on quality education and development of such skills, so as to help the children to develop their overall personality. Later , he released the News Letter of AWES, Northern Command. The chairman, of Army Public School, Udhampur in his welcome address assured the Chief of the Staff that the guidance and suggestions given by him would be fulfilled by all the schools. The meeting was of the significance as the army in J&K is making an all out efforts to incase quality education at grassroots level in the state. Two army schools one each at Rajouri and Pahalgam are in the process of being established. A third APS has been planned at Kargil for the Ladakh region. Rolling trophies were presented to Principal Army School Jammu Cantt for best result in Class X and XII for academics for 2003-04. Rolling Trophy in sports was bagged by Army School , Pathankot. Individual cash prizes were awarded to students who scored 90 percent and above in Class X and Class XII in the session 2003 and 04. |
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Pradesh Cong condoles demise of Peer Mohd Yousuf Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Pradesh Congress Committee at both of its headquarters at Jammu and Srinagar condoled the sad demise of Peer Mohammad Yousuf, father of PCC president and Minister for Rural Development Peer Mohd Sayed, who breathed his last at Srinagar today after a brief illness. He was 90. His mortal r4remains were taken to his native village Damhaul Kushipora in Anantnag district for laying to rest. In a meeting held at PCC headquarters at Srinagar presided over by Chief Spokesperson Advocate Mohd Muzaffar Paray, hundreds of party workers condoled the demise and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. Prominent among those were Bashir Ahmed Magrey, Haji Ali Mohd Bhat, Haji Abdul Rashid, G N Monga, Habibullah Bhat, Ali Mohd Dar, Raj Faqeer Mohd Khan, Mohd Amin Bhat and Dr Nazir Ahmed. J&K Pradesh Youth Congress held a condolence meeting under the chairmanship of Mohd Amin Bhat in which sympathies were expressed with the bereaved family. In yet another meeting at PCC head quarters at Shaheedi Chowk here, attended among others by all senior PCC leaders, the demise of father of State Congress chief Peer Mohd Sayed. Glowing tributes were paid to Peer Mohd Yousuf. The meeting was presided over by former MP and senior vice president of PCC Dharam Pal Sharma in which a resolution was passed expressing shock over the sad demise of Peer, elder brother of Peer Isama Din, ex-legislator and veteran Congress leader in the Valley. Prominent among those present were Praduman Singh Azad, Amrit Malhotra, Yogesh Sawhney, Ravinder Sharma, Shiv Dev Singh, Balbir Singh, Ashok Sharma, Vinod Mishra, Mrs Indu Pawar, Kanta Bhan, Om Chopra, Balwan Singh, Lal Mohd Sabir, Anil Chopra, Amolak Singh, K L Gupta, Maheshwar Singh, K L Abrol, Swaran Lata, Baldev Sharma, Moti Lal Koul, Meeraj-ud-Din Zargar, Prakash Sharma, Farida Mir, Y B Sharma, Mohd Sultan Mandoo, C L: Bhat, Hira Lal Pandita, Mohd Abdullah Safvi, Nek Mohd and others. Pradesh Youth Congress spokesman Kamal Anand while addressing a meeting of PYC expressed profound condolences at the demise of Peer Mohd Yousuf, father of PCC chief. Others in the meeting included Ravi Singh Slathia, Balwant Kumar (Bulu), Babbal Gupta, Tirath Ram Bhagat, Pawan Raina, Tinu Khokhar, Narinder Gupta, Uttam Singh, Rajesh Sharma, Neeraj Gupta and Amit Singh Chib. Jammu and Kashmir State president of Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) in a statement here has expressed profound shock on the sad demise of Peer Mohammad Yousuf, father of Rural Development Minister and PCC chief Peer Mohd Sayed. He conveyed heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family on behalf of State INTUC. Congress Seva Dal vice chairman Balwinder Singh Sambyal in a meeting under his chairmanship expressed profound shock over the befallen tragedy and prayed to God Almighty to bestow peace upon the departed soul. Meanwhile staff members of J&K PCC at Jammu condoled the demise of father of the PCC chief Peer Mohd Sayed. They included Amrit Balgotra, Chuni Lal Koul, Govind Ram Sharma, Dalip Pandita, Ram Krishan, Rohit Kumar, Chamail Singh and Mohinder Lal. District Congress Committees of all the districts of Jammu province have expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of father of Peer Mohd Sayed. DCC workers of Udhampur in a meeting under the presidentship of Krishan Chander Bhagat condoled the sad demise. DCC Kathua in a meeting under the presidentship of Subash Gupta condoled the sad demise, others present in the meeting included S Ranjit Singh, Rattan Chand, S Manohar Singh and Aradhana Andotra. Various other bodies also condoled the demise of father of PCC chief. They included office bearers of All J&K Kissan Union, Migrant Cell of PCC, OBC Cell of PCC as also state general secretary of PCC Ashok Sharma Advocate. Mr Bhushan Lal Bhat, former MLC has also condoled the demise of Peer Mohd Sayed. Block Purmandal Sarpanch and Panch Association under the presidentship of Sarpanch Ajmer Singh also condoled the demise. |
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Niaz, Saroori tour Doda district Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Power Minister Mohd Sharief Niaz along with Chairman (MoS) Social Welfare Board, G M Saroori, conducted extensive tour of Doda district today. A grand public rally was organised at Doda today in which appointment letters of Rehbar-e-Taleem teachers were distributed amongst the selected candidates, which action was widely appreciated by the people in general. A number of delegations also met both the leaders and apprised them of the difficulties and problems facing the people due to continuous droughts which have made life of the poor people miserable. They were assured that the Government will take every step to solve general problems confronting the people. While addressing both the leaders highlighted the efforts of the coalition Government and the role played by Congress for development of the State and called upon them to strengthen the hands Congress Party for protection of secular character of the country. They added that Government was committed to mitigate the miseries of the people especially hailing from remote and far flung areas. They stressed on the local administration to work with dedication and reach to the common people to ameliorate their problems and appealed the people to maintain communal harmony for speedy development of this backward State. |
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Heena Jain wins first position in debating contest Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Miss Heena Jain of 11th class, Chetan Lakhania of 10th class and Sunny Saraf of 11th class stood first, second and third respectively in a debating contest jointly organized by the Youth and Ladies Information Centres of Information Department at D.B.N. Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School, Amar Villa, Talab Tillo here today. The topic of the debate was " taking private tuitions mars the indepth and genuine study". In all, 11 students of the institution participated in the contest and expressed their views both for and against the topic. The Manager of the school, Rajinder Kakar, who was the chief guest at the function, lauded the role of Information Department for organizing debating contest for providing an opportunity to the students to exhibit their talent. Commenting on the views expressed by the students who spoke in favour of the motion that such issues could be addressed appropriately by the authorities with the cooperation of the society at large. He also advised the students to work hard and take keen interest in their study so that they do not require any private tuition. Later, he also gave away trophies to the three toppers and distributed certificates among other participants. The Director Academics, D.B.N, Kamal Nanda, Principal of the school and a large number of teachers and students were present at the function. |
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Govt committed to ameliorate lot of remote areas people: Qazi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Minister of State for Public Health Engineering, Mr Qazi Mohd Afzal along with Minister of State for Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Mr Yashpaul Kundal inaugurating the lift irrigation pump construction under water shed development at cost of Rs.15 lakh at nearly Taloor by the Kristu Jyoti Social Society, Samba (NGO). The scheme would provide water to the village Taloor for irrigation purposes. Addressing a public meeting, Mr Qazi said that with the assumption of Government by the coalition Government even of change has been heralded in every sphere an Government is fully committed to provide amenities of life to the people in the far flung remote areas, which over the years have remained neglected. He said that proper sources of water would be headed and then the further process to lift the water would be made under the schemes initiated by the PHE department. He said that the lift irrigation, which has been constructed under the watershed development programme, would also be maintained and found assistance would also be make available for its proper functioning. He said that our State has abundant resources of water and efforts are being made to utilize them family for irrigation purpose that will boost the rural economy. He said that the peace process has been initiated with State and every efforts is being made to eliminate the fear psychoas from the mind of the people so that they could enjoy the benefits of the Government schemes launched for their amelioration. The Minister of State for Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Mr Yashpaul Kundal also spoke on the occasion and hailed the selfless devotion of the Kristu Jyoti Social Welfare Society, Samba for taking up the course of people for providing them irrigation facilities under the watershed development programmes. 100 students awarded for excellent performance in extra-curricular activities Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: Minister for Science and Technology Nawang Rigzin today distributed prizes to 100 students from 10 various schools who have shown excellent performance in extra-circular activities organized in these institutions recently. Speaking at the valedictory function in the jam-packed auditorium at RRL to honour these students, the Minister said that education and extra-circular activities make the students responsible citizens besides play an important role in making the personality. He said that India being a largest democratic country has produced men par excellence in all the fields that have contributed immensely to the growth of not only science and technology but also in literature, arts and culture. On the statistics of the age-population, the Minister said presently 25 percent of the country’s populace is in the below the age of 25 years which reflects that in coming years younger people and minds have to shoulder and build the nation. In the Hindi story competition Miss Shivani of Mayfair High School bageed first prize while as Mansi of New Era and Gilshali Khullar clinched the second and third prize respectively. The English section, Miss Anju of Alexander High School was declared first whereas Kunik and Ishan Koul of S.D. Tarapuri and Mayfair Hr. Secondary School got second and third prize respectively. In Hindi poem recitation competition Isha Sharma of S.D. Tarapuri School excelled. The second and third prizes were bagged by Akansha and Anmol Dhar of Alexander High School and Mayfair Hr. Secondary School respectively. The Tri-cycle competition Nikunj Rakesh of Lawrence Public School won the first prize, Hardik Jasrotia of JK Public School won the second prize and Shubam Sharma of New Era Environmental School the third prize. While as in the Aerobic competition organized in the JK Police school, the first position was clinched by Lawraence Public School, second by Alexnader School and third by Shastri Memorial. In the today’s function the first prize in Dandhiya competition was bagged by students from S.D. Tarapuri, in Dogri dance HSS Rehari excelled and third prize was awarded to students for Punjabi dance. AIKS meet to discuss changing scenario in Sub Continent on Dec 18 Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 11: The All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) is holding two days conference at Bangalore in Karnataka on December 18 and 19. According to an AIKS handout about 300 KP delegates from different parts of India besides United States , Britain, South Africa, Canada are attending the conference which assumes significance in view of the changing political scenario in the Sub Continent. The office bearers of the Samaj who visited Jammu and Srinagar held discussions with the representatives of community and invited them to join the deliberations. It said apart from social activists, camp leaders, a large number of intellectuals are joining the deliberations on the second day which will be inaugurated by the Union Minister for Urban Development Ghulam Nabi Azad, BJP general secretary Arun Jaitely will be the chief guest and Chief Minister of Karnataka Dharam Singh the guest of honour. The AIKS Jammu wing in a meeting here today took stock of the preparations. The meeting was presided over by its vice president A K Deewani. He informed the members about the preparations. The other community leaders who attended the meeting include ASKPC chief A N Vaishnavi, representatives of KP Sabha and representatives from Nagrota Camp. Record sale of Rs 20 lakh realized in special expo Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 14: Special Handloom Expo 2004 organised by Directorate of Handloom through KASHFABS sponsored by Development Commissioner (Handloom) Government of India, New Delhi is in its full swing. Around Rs.20 lakh sale of handloom fabrics has been recorded which is encouraging sign for participant societies. The Minister of State for Industries and Commerce, Raman Mattoo alongwith A. Sahasranaman Principal Secretary, I&C department, Minister of State for PHE and Irrigation, Mr Syed Bashir Ahmed and Development Commissioner Handicrafts, Government of India along with Managing Director, Handicrafts Export Corporation visited all the stalls set up in the Handloom Expo and held threadbare discussions with the participants. The participants apprised them about the difficulties being faced by the Cooperative Societies in disposing of accumulated stocks. The visiting dignitaries assured them that their grievances will be redressed and more marketing opportunities will be provided to them. DIET Poonch organises science exhibition Execlsior Correspondent POONCH, Dec 11: The District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Poonch organized a composite Science exhibition in its premises yesterday. About 100 Science models from different schools of the district were displayed at the exhibition. The District Development Commissioner, Poonch, Mohd. Ramzan Thakur who inaugurated the exhibition said that scientific aptitude should be adopted at all levels to make the society more healthy and comfortable. He emphasized the need to maintain ecological equilibrium by preserving fauna and flora. Joint Director Education, Jammu, Lalit Gupta who was the guest of honour, lauded DIET Poonch for its achievements in various facets of education. Principal of the institution, Y. K. Kar read out brief resume of college activities. On the occasion, students from various schools presented variety programme. District officers, prominent local education luminaries, prominent citizens, teachers of different schools and the students attended the function. |
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