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produced Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Being telecast from DD1 daily at 10.05 a.m., the tele-serial Bandhan, is not a of the run of the mill serial shown on the silver screen but holds a special significance for media professionals of J&K........more Two
killed, 3 injured Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Two persons were killed and three others received injuries in separate road accidents while as two persons allegedly consumed........more Moorti
Sthapna Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 15: A sculpture of revered saint Baba Jeet Singhji Maharaj was unveiled at Baba’s temple at Nabban..........more DyCM
reviews Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma reviewed the arrangements in connection with the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister.......more |
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package Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Strongly advocating for employment package for displaced Pandit youth, the leaders of various factions of Kashmiri Pandit organisations said this is the only way out for the permanent rehabilitation of the community................more Dr Sudhaa
heads Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Dr Sudhaa Sharma, a leading Gynecologist of Government Medical College, Jammu has been elected as Secretary and Head of Indian Menopause Society (IMS), Jammu Chapter...............more Diploma
engineers Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: A meeting of the J&K Diploma Engineer’s Association was held today under the chairmanship of R S Jasrotia. Meeting thoroughly discussed the alarming situation arisen due to the, what they called, gross neglect of the prevailing norms.......more Kanya
Poojan marks Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Amidst chanting of Vedic Mantras, Kalash and Kanya Pujan rituals were performed in the Tawi Island where Puranahuti of the third and....more |
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tourist destination Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Jammu Hotel Restaurant and Bar Association today urged the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to announce such a package for Jammu which can help in making this region as independent tourist destination rather than gateway to Kashmir. Talking to media-persons, president of the Association H S Anand said " Jammu region continued to be ignored in the packages of incentives provided by the Centre because on one side the Central leadership says that the package is for whole of the State and on the other side diverts the whole funds to Kashmir valley through the jugglery of words in the official documents". During Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit to Jammu alongwith Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on January 18, 2004, it was brought to their notice that Jammu region was blatantly ignored in the packages granting by the Centre to the tourism industry in the State, Mr Anand disclosed and said that now when Congress heads the Government at the Centre and even in J&K, it becomes its duty to provide justice to Jammu region and initiate steps to make this region as independent tourist destination rather than gateway to Kashmir. "Like Kashmir valley, Jammu region too abounds in potential tourist resorts. The only difference is that unlike Kashmir the tourism potential of Jammu has not been explored and exploited", Ravi Mahajan said and added that despite having rich cultural heritage Jammu region has not been brought on the pilgrimage map of the country. Mahajan said that Jammu region’s don’t require Tourism Ministry but Cultural and Heritage Promotion Ministry on the pattern of Rajasthan to establish its own identity. "From 1996 onwards, the packages of concessions, relief and incentives provided to the tourism related trades have been confined to Kashmir. In Jammu many hotels and establishments suffered a lot but no incentive and relief has been provided", he alleged. General secretary of the Association Kuldip Wahi said that the PM’s package for Jammu region should have provision for revival of hotel industry, development of all the tourist sports, heritage and historical places and establishment of development authorities for the complete and best possible development of spots, which have the potential to make Jammu as independent tourist destination. |
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produced tele-serial Bandhan Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Being telecast from DD1 daily at 10.05 a.m., the tele-serial Bandhan, is not a of the run of the mill serial shown on the silver screen but holds a special significance for media professionals of J&K. Originally produced for Kashir Channel by Mushtaq Bala, a Srinagar based free-lance, the serial is based on modern concepts of marriage and married life. Such has been the public response to it that it was telecast from DD International thrice and thus was acknowledged on national level. Seeing the popularity of the serial, Doordarshan Directorate, New Delhi granted an extension of episodes and the block since been telecast a number of times from DD Kashir & DD Bharti. The tele-serial, Bandhan, is presently being telecast on National Channel of Doordarshan, DD1, four times a week, from Monday to Friday at 10.05 a.m. The mega-serial produced by Debonair Films and Video Communications, a Kashmir based production house, shot at Delhi, Jammu, Patnitop, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Pahelgam and other locations, has been filmed entirely with locally available facilities and talent. Being an indegenously produced tele-serial, it reflects on the professional standards of local television industry. Written by famed Hari Krishan Devsari, the serial which is sort of critique of the institution of marriage from female point of view, has the involvement of more than 40 female and male actors. These included both local as well as outside artists. The actors from Delhi who have acted in the serial include Dinesh Verma, Geeta Verma, and Kashish while the local talent includes Zamir Ashie, Masood Muntazir, Abdul Majid Bhat, Neelam Pathania, Shiv Mehta, Vinay Raina, M.P. Sharma, Tillotama Jamwal, Raj Singh Jamwal, Sapna Soni, Madan Rangeela, Arun Bakshi, Anajana Mishra, Vidya Bhushan, Romi Sharma, Shiva, Pankaj Khajuria, Rani Dhar and Parvinder. |
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Two killed, 3 injured in road accidents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Two persons were killed and three others received injuries in separate road accidents while as two persons allegedly consumed poisonous substance at their respective residences. Police spokesman said that a pedestrian was killed after he was knocked down by a rashly driven motor-cycle at Patoli Brahamana under the jurisdiction of Domana Police Station. The critically injured victim—Baldev Raj, son of Ram Saran of Kalyanpur was immediately rushed to Government Medical College Hospital where doctors pronounced him as brought dead. In another accident, an unidentified man was run over by a video coach bus at Balni Bridge under the jurisdiction of Nagrota Police Station. The body has been kept in the mortuary of the GMC Jammu for identification. Meanwhile, three persons including a police constable were injured in separate road accidents at Rehari Chungi, Janipur and Narwal. 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 Surinder Kumar, son of Chota Ram of Rehari, Happy, son of Harnam Singh of Tali Morh and constable Parshotam Kumar. Two persons—Jagdev Singh, son of Joginder Singh of Basohli and Dharam Chand, son of Balwant Raj of Samba allegedly consumed poisonous substance at their respective residences. Both were rushed to hospital when spotted unconscious by family members. Doctors attending on them 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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Moorti Sthapna function held at Baba Jeet Singh temple Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Nov 15: A sculpture of revered saint Baba Jeet Singhji Maharaj was unveiled at Baba’s temple at Nabban Mohalla, Rajouri. Pooja was performed in the morning from 8 AM to 12 noon and then the Moorti was installed in the temple. A grand bhandara was also organised on the occasion which was attended by people from all faiths. Pertinent to mention here that the Saint is known in the town and suburbs for the miracles. He performed whether it was curing a patient instantly or showering riches on a person overnight. Extensive security arrangements were made by the police which were supervised by Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP), Kulwant Singh Jasrotia, assisted by police post Rajouri incharge. |
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DyCM reviews arrangements for PM's visit Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma reviewed the arrangements in connection with the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh to Jammu at a high level meeting here today. The Prime Minister is visiting Jammu and Kashmir November 17 & 18 and will address the public meeting at Parade Ground on 18th of this month. In the wake of Prime Minister’s visit, the meeting reviewed various arrangements. Earlier to the public meeting, the Prime Minister is also paying visit to the Kashmiri migrants camp at Muthi and will interact with migrants there. On the day, the Prime Minister is also interacting with leaders of the political parties of the State during his short stay at Raj Bhawan. Later, the Prime Minister will have a meeting of the Unified Command of Army, BSF, CRPF, JKAP and civil administration as well. He will address the media persons in the premises of Raj Bhawan during the evening. All functionaries related to the Prime Minister’s visit have been briefed properly to attend duties to make the visit a success. Among others Member Parliament, Madan Lal Sharma, Minister for Social Welfare, Mula Ram, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution, Raman Bhalla, Minister of State for Rural Development, Gharu Ram, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, B. R. Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Hirdesh Kumar Singh, Municipal Commissioner, Jammu, B. D. Sharma, IGP Jammu Zone, Dr. S. P. Vaid, SSP, Jammu, Dr. Kamal Saini, Chief Engineers of R&B and PHE and senior Congress leader, Mohd Ayub Khan were present in the meeting. |
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Employment package should be a prelude to return: KPs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Strongly advocating for employment package for displaced Pandit youth, the leaders of various factions of Kashmiri Pandit organisations said this is the only way out for the permanent rehabilitation of the community. This demand was made at a joint press conference by Bhushan Lal Bhat Ex MLC and NC Minority Cell chief, R L Bhan, Member Apex Committee on Migrants and president All India Kashmiri Hindu Forum, Roshan Lal Raina Member Apex Committee and R K Bhat president Youth Wing All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS). "We are not averse to return provided the Government announces an employment package for our youth", said Mr Bhan. He said the community is the worst sufferer of terrorism and for last 15 years we have been crying for justice but no body listens to our woes. He said that demand was also put forth before the Union Home Minister Shiv Raj Patil during his recent visit to Kashmir valley. Bhan said the delegation also apprised the Home Minister about the encroachment of land and other immovable property of KPs by anti social elements in the Valley. Lashing out at State Government B L Bhat alleged that it has totally failed to solve the problems of displaced people. He also criticised the Centre for making confusing statements on Kashmir. He said for solution of Kashmir issue GOI is going to hold parlays with Hurriyat and Pakistan but the Pandits being the aborigines of the Valley are no where in negotiations. He also blamed the Centre for not showing seriousness in rehabilitation of Pandits who are confronting many hardships as refugees in their own country and the community youth has turned frustrate. Pinning high hopes in Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit to the State Roshan Lal Raina said community expects him to play the role once played by Guru Teg Bahadur. There was definite shift in the attitude of the Home Minister towards the community said R K Bhat since we met him in Union Capital last month. Mr Bhat said return of Pandits to Valley can be in the best interests of national integration and unity. He urged the Government to announce the employment package for the community youth by absorbing them at different headquarters in the Valley as this will smoothen the process of return and rehabilitation. |
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Dr Sudhaa heads IMS Jammu Chapter Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Dr Sudhaa Sharma, a leading Gynecologist of Government Medical College, Jammu has been elected as Secretary and Head of Indian Menopause Society (IMS), Jammu Chapter. She was appointed to the post by Dr Asha Kapadia, vice president IMS, who was guest of honour in a function held at Jammu Club in which leading doctors of all prominent health institutions of the state besides the prominent citizens were present. The multi-speciality Jammu Chapter of IMS comprised Dr Annil Mahajan, Rheumatologist, Dr S K Gupta, Neurologist, Dr Mohan Lal, Cardiologist, Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Radiation Oncologist, Dr Suresh Saraf, Urologist and Dr Mandeep Singh, Radiologist. Dr Annil Mahajan was designated as joint secretary of the Chapter while Dr Anil Mehta, a young Gynecologist from Gandhi Nagar Hospital was designated as Treasurer. Dr H L Goswamy, Principal Government Medical College, Jammu was chief guest of the function. He said that menopause in a woman is a normal aging process. He complimented all members of IMS Jammu Chapter especially Dr Sudhaa Sharma for taking a lead in establishing IMS in J&K. Dr Chanchal Gupta, Head of Department, Gynecology and Obstetrics was presiding guest of the function. Dr Asha Kapadia told the distinguished gathering that IMS is a multi-disciplinary national society that was launched in 1995 and now has 11 Chapters in existence. Proceedings of the introduction of IMS Chapter in J&K was conducted by Dr Vishal Tandon and Dr Jyotsana Lamba. |
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Diploma engineers hold meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: A meeting of the J&K Diploma Engineer’s Association was held today under the chairmanship of R S Jasrotia. Meeting thoroughly discussed the alarming situation arisen due to the, what they called, gross neglect of the prevailing norms by the authorities while making promotions to the post of Assistant Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers and Executive Engineers, as a consequence of which thousands of diploma engineers serving along the nooks and corners of this border state are severely infested and harassed. In the meeting a very serious and volatile view emerged amongst the vast number of participants against the callous and discriminatory promotion orders till date by the Works Department and very recently by Power Development Department in which the strict guide lines illustrated vide GAD Order No:- 107 GAD of 2002 seems to be grossly and deliberately ignored. Mr Jasrotia warned the authorities of engineering department to make the promotions strictly as per SRO 209 of 1992 substantiated by GAD Order No 107 of 2002, strict directive by Supreme Court in the historical judgment of Suraj Prakash Gupta and others. The meeting was concluded by passing an unanimous resolution to chalk out the agitation programme by more than 5000 diploma engineers serving in multiple department in J&K in case the authorities further chose to damage this constructive and qualified cadre any more. R K Kohli, Jugal Kishore, R S Sudan, V K Trikha, V K Verma, Sunil Sharma, Kuldeep Singh, Beyant Singh, Tara Chand Gupta and others addressed the meeting. |
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Kanya Poojan marks culmination
of Ati Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Amidst chanting of Vedic Mantras, Kalash and Kanya Pujan rituals were performed in the Tawi Island where Puranahuti of the third and final phase of Sri Ati Maha Vishnu Yagya was held on Sunday. Kalash, installed in the Yagyashalla for the last 12 days, were taken to the river Tawi by the devotees. Balak Bal Yogeshwar carried Kalash, containing water of different rivers of the country, and immersed the same in the water of river Tawi. Kanya Poojan was also performed by the members of the Yagya Samittee under the guidance of Balak Bal Yogeshwar. Poojan of large number of small girls were performed. Devotees, who had participated in the havan for 12 days, also performed Kanya Poojan rituals. Later a function was held in the mid of river Tapshi (Tawi) to bid farewell to all the Pandits and Purohits, who had performed Havan during the 12 days long religious congregation. Organisers as well as devotees offered Dakshina and other articles to the Pandits and Purohits. Pandits and Purohits, who came from Mathura, Ayoudhya, Varindaban, Kashi and other parts of the country, appreciated devotion of the people of Jammu. They expressed their happiness over conclusion of the Yagya without any hurdle. As reported earlier, third and final phase of Ati Maha Vishnu Yagya was concluded on Sunday after Puranahuti of the Yagya. Thousands of the devotees. hailing from different parts of Jammu and adjoining areas have participated in the 12 days long programme. First phase of 1296 Kundas Ati Maha Vishnu Yagya was held in the year 2003 in the month of October. Second phase was held at holy town of Katra in the month of April this year while as third and final phased was culminated on Sunday. |
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Musharraf's plan aimed at balkanization of India: PK Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Expressing serious concern over the recent proposal of Pakistan President, Gen. Pervez Musharraf on Jammu and Kashmir, Panun Kashmir termed it a part of Dixon plan aimed at balkanization of India. Talking to media persons, PK chief Dr Ajay Chrangoo, All Kashmiri Pandit Solidarity Conference (AKPSC) president, O N Trisal, Prof B L Fotedar, Member Advisory Committee PK and Satish Sher cautioned the Government of India and people of the country against the Musharraf’s Kashmir proposal. They said granting of semi independence or independence to Kashmir under this proposal will result in disintegration of the country. Expressing concern over the UPA Government’s policies viz a viz Kashmir, Dr Chrangoo said the confusing statements are emanating from different quarters at Government level since the Musharraf’s announcement. He said soon after assuming office the UPA Government had taken a bold stand on Kashmir that the dialogue will be held under the four walls of Indian Constitution and Shimla Agreement will be basis of parlays with Pakistan. But the sudden shift in the stand of the Government of India reveals that somewhere it is making compromise on Kashmir. He, while referring to the porous border with Pakistan said it can be dangerous and prove counter productive to the national cause when virtually war is going on with the neighbor. He also criticised the Centre’s move on the withdrawal of troops from Valley saying this is fraught with serious consequences as infiltration continues and the militancy incidents have further increased . Referring to recent statement of Army Chief that infiltration will double he said under these circumstances it is a blunder to say that the situation has improved. He expressed the hope that GOI will not take any step which will retreat or dilute the sovereignty of the country while referring to the two day back incident that took place at Nadi Marg. Strongly advocating for the separate homeland for the Pandits in Valley, Mr Trisal said this is the only solution so far as the internal dimension of Kashmir problem is concerned. He said there should be no compromise with Pak over Kashmir which is the integral part of India and the GOI should exert pressure on Pak and ask it to handover the control of POK to India which has been forcibly occupied by that country. The PK leaders also urged the GOI to initiate measures to de-recognize all the processes within the country aimed at legitimizing the Dixonian vision on Kashmir. Besides they demanded a dialogue be initiated with Panun Kashmir as a solution to the problem as well as retrieval of secular nation building in Kashmir. They strongly advocated for institution of a Ministry of Relief and Rehabilitation to directly address the various aspects of genocide of Kashmiri Pandits including its economic deprivation. For restoration of confidence in the community they demanded a package of 25, 000 jobs for the KP youth. |
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Border migrants meet NC provincial president Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: A delegation of Border Migrants headed by Master Baldev Singh Bhau, provincial secretary, National Conference, met the provincial president of NC Ajay Sadhotra and apprised him about the miseries being faced by the border migrants for the past two years because of displacement from their houses due to Pak shelling. The delegation told Mr Sadhotra that the Government was still assessing the loss of houses, agriculture land and schools, but the migrants were being forced to go back to their villages, where still there houses are damaged and un-repaired, agriculture fields lying un-tractored and schools lying un-repaired and un-attended. They told Mr Sadhotra that Government has not provided compensation of damaged houses and for ploughing of land. They demanded that their land be tractorized so that there was no apprehension of casualties due to mine blasts and the land is made fit for cultivation, demanded the migrants. They told further that 6500 families have been registered as migrants but the Government has ordered assessment of losses of only 4000 families thereby deleting the remaining families for obvious reasons. Moreover, they added cash relief from April 2004 till date and kerosene oil from October 2003 till date has not been given to border migrants. Border migrants demanded increase in compensation at Rs 1 lakh for pucca houses fully damaged, Rs 50,000 for partially damaged pucca houses from Rs 20,000 and Rs 50,000 for Kachha houses fully damaged from Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000 for partially damaged Kachha houses from Rs 15,000. Ajay Sadhotra gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured to put their demands before the Prime Minister on his visit to Jammu. He said NC will expose the misdeeds of coalition Government before the PM. |
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Chib holds public meetings in Suchetgarh, R S Pura Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Former Minister and vice president, Pradesh Congress Committee R S Chib conducted an extensive tour of Suchetgarh and R S Pura blocks in connection with the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Mr Chib during several public meetings expressed his gratitude to the state government in general and Pradesh Congress Committee in particular for proposing a liberal economic package to be announced by the Prime Minister on Nov 18 in Jammu. During meeting at Shatrayan said that PCC has recommended this package keeping in view the promises made by the Congress Party during Assembly elections with public and the CMP chalked out by ruling alliance. The Congress leader said that the problems of border migrants, displaced persons of 1947, displaced persons from West Pakistan and the development of border areas is expected to be given priority by the Prime Minister in the proposed package. Chib also said that PCC has laid a special stress for lifting the ban imposed by the NC-BJP Government on employment for last three years Mr Chib said that by lifting the ban employment, the youth of the state will be benefited. The meeting was also addressed by Th Balwan Singh, district president (Rural) of the Party. He appealed the people to come out in large number to welcome Dr Manmohan Singh. |
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Gupta terms PM’s decision as pre-mature, ill-timed Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Prof Chaman Lal Gupta has described the decision of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to reduce strength of troop in J&K as pre-mature and ill-timed. Prof Gupta said the first priority should be to check the continued killings of innocent persons by pressurising Pakistan to stop cross-border terrorism and at home security net-work be further upgraded by strengthening Village Defence Committees and free hand to forces to flush out the armed ultras, especially the foreigners who are making a hell of life in many areas. He said NDA Government has provided all possible help for strengthening the VDCs and reimbursed crores of rupees to the State as security related expenditure but it was spent in constructing bungalows for Ministers and purchasing luxury items for certain politicians. Assailing the timing of the decision for reduction in troops, Prof Gupta said winter months are the timing when terrorists are at the receiving end as they cannot stay in frost areas and come down to villages. He said reducing the troops would lead to domination of ultras and they would also get breathing time for re-grouping. About the dialogue Prof Gupta said such moves should come from Pakistan to stop proxy war instead of India opting for chasing a wild goose by risking the lives of innocent people, who are getting killed daily but for cross border terrorism. He appealed the Prime Minister to tread the path of peace process very cautiously keeping in view the experience of the past. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Sixteenth annual one day Spiritual Satsang Sammelan was held at Shantivan Ashram near Sangrampur in Marh block here the other day. This religious programme was held under the guidance of Sant Janakji Maharaj. The aim of organising santsang sammelan is to strive for restoration of peace in J&K and also in this world. During spiritual discourse Janakji expressed that the women folk has tremendous role to play in the society to bring spiritual revolution. At present the hidden forces are creating disturbances in the society and also in the mind of the people, thus endangering the life of common masses. He further said that the unity of physical body, mind and self is possible only through chanting of divine word ‘Aum’, having supreme power generating through sound vibrations. He also stressed the need of providing spiritual education to children and education with self and soul realisation to the women. Prof Satya Pal, president of the Association, vice president Vijay Kumar, Shiv Kumar- general secretary, Sant Munshi Ram, Tripta Chib and Shamsher Singh also spoke on the ocasion. |
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Fandi staged during Theatre Festival Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: In the on-going Natrang Theatre Festival, a play ‘Fandi’ written by Shanker Shesh and directed by Mipham Ostal was presented at Abhinav Theatre here today. ‘Fandi" portrays the pathetic feelings of a son who has to ‘mercy kill’ his father. Unable to bear the expenses associated with the cure of the father of the lead actor, the person involved is remained with no option than to than to yield to mercy killing of the said person for a respectable death. Had this story been real, the character ‘Fandi’ would not have been in any manner more expressive than the role of ‘Fandi’. Had this character been real, the character ‘Fandi’, which was ably acted by Anil Tikoo, Neeraj Kant’s contribution to the play was at par if not below. The trial for the case unfolds a situation in which the tarnished action of the son appears to be a compulsive act to bring an end to the misery of a cancer patient. Had the story been real, the character Fandi would not have been in any manner more expressive than the role of ‘Fandi’, which was ably enacted by Anil Tikoo, in Neeraj Kant’s able direction. The music of the play was composed by the Sumeet Sharma and sets designed by Kanhiya Sharma, Deepak and Pawan Verma, Suresh Kumar, Mohit Sharma etc. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: HMT Ltd Employees Union, Watch Assembly Unit SIDCO Complex Bari Brahamana in an appeal to the Parliament members from Jammu to use their good offices in seeking a revival package sanctioned for the unit which is pending with Government of India for a quite long time now. The Union has also made an appeal to Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh in this regard who will be visiting the state on November 17. It said the employees are without salaries due to non release of package by the GOI which has added to their problems. The meeting said the employees are not in a position to pay the monthly house rent, bear daily expenses and expenses on the education of their children. The meeting said that 120 migrant employees adjusted in different units of HMT company were brought to Jammu for their rehabilitation in 1999. But since then the employees have been facing the problems as they were never getting their salaries in time. This has led to enormous problems and frustration among the employees,a Union handout issued here today said. However after the intervention of Parliament Members Ch. Lal Singh and Madan Lal Sharma the Government of India released our salaries, it added. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Kashmir Automobile Store, the retail outlet of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, held lucky draw scheme for its customers. Number of prizes were distributed to the customers who had been issued coupons against purchase of fuel from the retail outlet. Total 42 prizes were distributed among the lucky winners. Coloured TV was won by T L Khajuria while the refrigerator was won by Parvinder Singh. Manu Shrivatas, president of Press Club Jammu, was the guest of honour on the occasion. Bharat Petroleum Corporation was represented by Senior Sales Officer, Rajesh Sharma. He said that the company was committed for giving quality service and fuel to the customers and the schemes like lucky draw coupon, are held on regular basis to mark the festival season. It may be mentioned here that the lucky draw coupon scheme was started by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, nearly two months back which received a tremendous response. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Government Primary School, New Plot-II, Janipur Colony, celebrated Children’s Day by organising a colourful and impressive function in the school premises, here yesterday. The function was organised in collaboration with All J&K Human Rights Welfare Committee, Jammu, District Level Committee and Ward number 37 Committee, Janipur Colony. On the occasion, students presented colourful cultural items and displayed their talent. Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma was chief guest on the occasion. President of Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ram Sahai, Station House Officer, Janipur, Updesh Kumar were among others who attended the function. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister exhorted children to work hard for achieving good results in academic field. President of All J&K Human Rights Welfare Committee, Ram Singh Balouria, threw light on the importance of Children’s Day which is birth anniversary of first Prime Minister of the country Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru. He also highlighted the activities of All J&K Human Rights Welfare Committee. On conclusion of the programme, sweets were distributed among the participants. Jandial Mahajan Sabha elections held Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 15: Subhash Jandial was elected as president while Mohan Lal Gupta as general secretary of All Jandial Mahajan Sabha. In the general body meeting of the Sabha members held here at Dev Asthan of Baba Sahej Nathji, Gole Gujral today, the elections were held for the post of president and general secretary. Entire election process was conducted under the supervision of I C Jandial. The Biradari elected both the members unopposed. Newly elected president, expressing his gratitude and thanks to Biradari for their trust in him and appealed Biradari to extend their help and guidance in putting across the project taken in hand by the Biradari previously. He said that senior members of the Biradari should come forward for freeing the community/ society from the social evils. He also extended thanks to I C Jandial for the conduct of election process smoothly. Mohan Lal Gupta also extended thanks to the Biradari for reposing confidence and rendering support to him. |
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