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others Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Describing the victory of two Congress nominees in Akhnoor and Basohli as victory of secular forces and policies and programmes of Congress, the Pradesh Congress Committee has said that the coalition Government has come out stronger by winning all four seats in the State...........more Two-day
symposium Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Oct 16: The Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC Rigzin Spalbar has asked the Advisory Committee on Art and Culture to submit a proposal highlighting all possible ways and means for preservation and promotion of age old Ladakhi culture and traditions.......more Attam
Sakhshatkaar Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: On the eve of Attam Sakhshatkaar Divas of Param Pujya Sant Shri Asa Ram Bapu ji, an impressive ‘Shobha Yatra’ was taken out from Bhagwati..........more NHPC
provides dividend Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC), a schedule ‘A’ enterprise of Government of India has paid a.......more |
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inaugurates new Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Vice Chancellor Jammu University, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo today inaugurated the new campus K C Gurukul College of Education at Paloura............more BVP
conducts Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) J&K conducted an interactive session on quality of human life for army officers, jawans and their families at Domana military camp today...............more HC quashes
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: An accused arrested in 1985 and convicted by trial court in 1996 in a corruption case, was acquitted by the State High Court in September 2004, after Justice SK Gupta allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction order..............more First
phase of SFC Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: The working in all the offices of the State Forest Corporation remained paralyzed throughout Jammu province as per the call given by the Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation Employees Union, whose strike entered 4th day today................more |
Scooterist killed, 7 injured in accidents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: A scooterist was killed and seven others received injuries in separate road accidents while as a woman died of burn injuries. Police spokesman said that a scooterist—Mohd Sharif, son of Ahmad Ullah was killed after his scooter was knocked down by a speeding tanker bearing registration number JK02V-6141 near Gund Adalkote under the jurisdiction of Banihal Police Station. Seven persons were injured in road accidents at Gandhi Nagar, Ramkote, Gangyal, Nagrota, Ambphalla and Vikram Chowk. They have been identified as Monika Sharma, daughter of Ram Parsad Sharma of Gandhi Nagar, Sandokhna Devi, wife of Dharmu Ram of Ramkote, Sunit, son of Tara Chand of R S Pura, Rajan Singh, son of Basant Singh of Samba, Gopal Dass, son of Girdhari Lal of Sune Chak, Mohd Latif, son of Noor Mohd of Ambphalla and Tanveer Ahmed Bhat, son of Bashir Ahmed Bhat of Banihal. All have been hospitalised and their condition was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. Meanwhile, a woman—Veena Devi, wife of Paramjit Singh of Sarore, who was admitted in GMC Jammu for the treatment of injuries she had sustained in accidental fire at her house, succumbed to injuries today. Police has taken the cognizance of the incident. Two persons—Anuradha, wife of Bansi Lal of Ramgarh and Surinder Kumar, son of Prem Nath of Samba received burn injuries in separate incidents. Both have been hospitalised. One Sanjay Kumar, son of Krishan Lal of Sunderbani allegedly consumed poisonous substance at his residence. He was rushed to hospital when spotted unconscious by family members. Doctors immediately provided him stomach wash treatment followed by other medicare. His condition was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. |
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Peerzada, others celebrate victory of Cong nominees Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Describing the victory of two Congress nominees in Akhnoor and Basohli as victory of secular forces and policies and programmes of Congress, the Pradesh Congress Committee has said that the coalition Government has come out stronger by winning all four seats in the State. In a statement State PCC president Peerzada Mohd Sayeed has said the people have re-affirmed their faith in the party through out the country under the leadership of Mrs Sonia Gandhi and rejected the forces of exploitation. Thanking the electorates of Akhnoor and Basohli the PCC chief has congratulated the party cadres in the State and all the winning candidates over their marvellous win in the by-election. He also congratulated AICC president Mrs Sonia Gandhi under whose leadership Congress party and other secular forces in the country have strengthened. He also congratulated Chief Minister Mufti Sayeed. Deputy Chief Minister Pt Mangat Ram Sharma has congratulated the people of the State especially the electorates of four Assembly and described it as victory of programmes and policies of Congress party as also victory of secular forces over communal and divisive forces. He also congratulated All India Congress Committee president Mrs Sonia Gandhi for performance of the party in the country. Meanwhile victory of the party candidates in Akhnoor and Basohli was celebrated at PCC headquarters here by the Congressman. The leaders and activists PCC and District committees, Pradesh Youth Congress, Mahila Congress and Seva Dal distributed sweets and raised slogans of party and its leadership in the State and the country. Enthusiastic party workers danced to the beats of drums to mark celebration. |
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symposium on ‘folk culture Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Oct 16: The Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC Rigzin Spalbar has asked the Advisory Committee on Art and Culture to submit a proposal highlighting all possible ways and means for preservation and promotion of age old Ladakhi culture and traditions. Speaking on the concluding day function of the 2-day symposium on "folk culture of Ladakh", organised by the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages Leh, Mr Spalbar said that the entire responsibility for communicating the cultural and traditional values of Ladakh to the coming generations falls on the present day intellectuals and added that each Ladakhi intellectual has to play a vital character to safeguard the invaluable culture of this region. Numerous proposals featuring conservative measures for Ladakhi culture were putforth by the intellectuals and scholars before the LAHDC. The CEO has assured for providing optimum financial and administrative assistance in this regard. He, however, appealed the scholars, intellectuals, artists, thinkers and planners to contribute in preservation and promotion of traditional cultural heritage. He also released the Academy’s Ladakhi publication of the year. Renowned scholar of Ladakh Tashi Rabgais and Padamshree Morup Mangyal also attended the seminar and read out their papers. Later, CEO released a documentary film on Hemis Festival and Naro-Gyantook at Hemis Labrang Skara, Leh amidst a large gathering. |
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Attam Sakhshatkaar Satsang today Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: On the eve of Attam Sakhshatkaar Divas of Param Pujya Sant Shri Asa Ram Bapu ji, an impressive ‘Shobha Yatra’ was taken out from Bhagwati Nagar ashram here this morning. The yatra passed through Bhagwati Nagar, Bakshi Nagar, Bus Stand, Shalimar, City Chowk, Purani Mandi, Panjthirthi, Chowk Cabutra and Vinayak Bazar and was welcomed by various trade and commercial associations with banners and sweets. A well decorated elephant was heading the yatra followed by four patrons of Shri Yog Vedhyant Seva Simiti riding the white horses, beating drums and chanting bhajans and kirtans marked the procession. A Palki of the ‘Charan Paduka’ of Pujya Shri Asa Ram Bapu Ji, women carrying ‘Kalash’ over the heads, a fascinating ‘Rath’ of Pujya Shri Murties (Idols) of Lord Shiva, Lingum of Lord Shiva, Mata Parvati Ji, Shri Ganesh Ji, Shri Kartik Ji, Shri Hanuman Ji and others for installation at the Ashram premises too adorned the shoba yatra. Various Jhankies depicting evils of the kaliyuga were also included in the Shoba Yatra. The whole atmospheres echoed with the Hari Om Keertan and devotional songs of Shri Asa Ram Bapu Ji. It may be recalled that on this day Pujya Bapu Ji had realized God (Attam Sakhshtkaar) as thousands of devotees took refuge under the holy feet of this great saint. Indeed the people all over the globe have been impressed by the ‘Adhyatmic flood’ which this great saint has brought, said a follower. Today all over the country and abroad, Balsanskar Kendra have been opened which are preparing the kids by imbibing in them good principles of life living along with Adhyatmic knowledge. The Shoba Yatra culminated back at the Bhagwati Nagar Ashram where Shri Asa Ramayan Path was chanted and Parshad distributed. Thousands of devotees participated in free langer parshad organised by Samiti members. |
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NHPC provides dividend to Central Government Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC), a schedule ‘A’ enterprise of Government of India has paid a dividend of Rs 120 crore to the Government of India for the year 2003-04 against Rs 75 crore paid during 2002-03. The dividend cheque for an amount of Rs 60 crore was presented to P M Sayed, Union Minister of Power by Yogendra Prasad, Chairman and managing Director NHPC on October 13. The Corporation has already paid Rs 60 crore as interim dividend for the financial year 2003-04 to the Government of India earlier. NHPC has been paying dividend consistently to the Central Government for the last many years. NHPC has a sound track record and in terms of performance as per MoU signed with Ministry of Power, the Corporation has achieved excellent rating consistently. NHPC is a profit earning organisation since inception with its profits showing upward trend every year. The net profit during the year 2003-04 has been Rs 621.38 crore on a sales turnover of Rs 1414.43 crore. |
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VC inaugurates new campus of KC Gurukul College Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Vice Chancellor Jammu University, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo today inaugurated the new campus K C Gurukul College of Education at Paloura. Appreciating the efforts of the College management under the leadership of its chairman Arvind Mahajan, Prof. Mattoo stressed the need of the synergy between the private educational organizations and the University authorities. He said that private organizations have made concerted efforts for quality education. He expressed the hope that the College will come as a seat of learning to enable the students under training to come out as the ideal teachers and thereby prove true to its name Gurukul. The chairman of the College Arvind Mahajan while reading the college report assured that the institution will soon emerge as a pioneering institution and herald a new era in the attainment of excellence and value oriented education. The Principal of the College Mrs Kiran Bakshi, while addressing the audience thanked the valuable guidance given by the experts from time to time which helped the college to attain its set goals. She also thanked the college management for providing excellent educational environment and facilities. The vote of thanks was proposed by Prof. Vinay Gupta while Ms Anuradha Sharma compered the programme . |
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BVP conducts interactive session on quality of human life Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) J&K conducted an interactive session on quality of human life for army officers, jawans and their families at Domana military camp today. Brig. P P Toor was the chief guest on the occasion and Satyanand Sharma state president, BVP welcomed the guests, office bearers of BVP, decorated soldiers and their family members. In his welcome address he mentioned that it was a first programme of BVP under ‘Sampark’ Project with army people. Dr Santosh Gupta state general secretary explained the various projects undertaken by the organisation in J&K. Dr Dwarika Nath Shastri spoke at large about the sacrifices given by the jawans. He lauded the mothers of these warriors. Dr Ved Kumari Ghai in her address stressed on keeping herself happy. Brig. Toor also spoke on the occasion. The BVP also honoured the decorated soldiers, Maj. Jaswant Singh (Shaurya Chakra) , OM Pal Naib Subedar (Sena Medal) and Hari Shanker Singh, Naib Subedar (Sena Medal) by giving Samriti chin. Brig Toor also honoured them on behalf of Army. The vote of thanks was proposed by Yuv Raj Gupta convenor of the programme. Dr Reenu Gupta’s Principal Army School contribution was hailed in making this programme a success. Prof. S C Anand , national convenor Praud Shivir conducted the programme. |
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HC quashes Patwari’s conviction order in corruption case Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: An accused arrested in 1985 and convicted by trial court in 1996 in a corruption case, was acquitted by the State High Court in September 2004, after Justice SK Gupta allowed the appeal and set aside the conviction order. In his 27 page judgment, Justice Gupta observed that the prosecution has miserably failed to prove the demand and acceptance of the illegal gratification and further recovery of the tainted money from the possession of the accused by convincing and reliable evidence and this renders judgment and order of sentence unsustainable in law. Chuni Lal Koul, then Patwari Halqa Hardoo, Baramulla was sentenced by trial court to undergo three years’ rigorous imprisonment and fine of rupees 25,000 for his involvement in a corruption case. He was charged with demanding and accepting rupees 1,000 from the complainant Wahab Ganai for issuance of revenue papers 20 years ago. The High Court, however, said that it was unable to agree with the findings of the trial court that the " prosecution has established the charge demand and acceptance of bribe with ultimate recovery of the tainted money from the accused". |
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First phase of SFC employees strike concludes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: The working in all the offices of the State Forest Corporation remained paralyzed throughout Jammu province as per the call given by the Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation Employees Union, whose strike entered 4th day today. At divisional headquarters gate demonstrations were held and slogans raised against the management. The union leaders while addressing condemned the attitude of the management of the Corporation for not releasing 44 slabs of COLA, already released by the Government. Mrs C K Sudan and Suresh Sharma, president and general secretary of the Union while addressing appreciated the unity shown by the employees during the first phase of four day pen down strike. They cautioned the SFC employees to continue their unity in future as well as some vested interests were hell bent to destabilize the movement. The leaders held that in case the management of SFC failed to release all the 44 slabs of COLA and issue orders for time bound promotion as also pensionary benefits by the end of this month, the Union will launch massive state-wide agitation on the eve of Durbar move. |
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Victory vindicates coalition Govt's policies: Vakil Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 16: The victory of Congress and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in the by-elections has vindicated the role of coalition Government in J&K. This was stated by the Party senior vice president Abdul Gani Vakil, while addressing the Party convention here, today. He said the credit for the victory of coalition candidates in Pahalgam and Batamaloo goes to sincere efforts of Congress workers who worked day in and day out for the success of the candidates. But this does not mean that every thing is right, he said and warned that in case we failed to solve the peoples problems’ and deliver the goods the alliance will face the same situation which National Conference (NC) was facing today. Mr Vakil made it clear that Congress is not surrendering its right on the Chief Ministership. The Party will take the reigns of the state at its turn under the leadership of Gulam Nabi Azad, he added. On the occasion a resolution was passed through which an appeal was extended to Party High Command that "one man one post"principle should be adhered to in J&K state also so that the Party is strengthened in the state. They also demanded that the PCC president should be a wholetimer. Addressing the convention Party general secretary and MLA Khem Lata Wakhloo demanded a special economic and employment package to the people of the state who suffered during the 15 year long turmoil. The convention also urged the Central Government to lift the ban on fresh recruitments which has been imposed by previous NDA and NC governments. The meeting among others was also attended by the other general secretaries of the Party Anwar Bhat, Abdul Majid Padder, Nazir Ahmed Bhat, Abdul Ahad Yatoo, Mrs Ahmarena Badhar and PCC secretaries Peer Nazir Ahmed and Faqir Mohamemd Khan. |
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World Anaesthesia Day celebrated Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Jammu Association of Anaesthesiologists and Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Government Medical College Jammu today celebrated World Anaesthesia Day with fervour and gaiety. The celebrations were marked with the pledge to serve the ailing society with great dedication. Dr Juhi Sharma presented an audio visual presentation on "history of anaesthesia" which was widely appreciated. Dr Satya Dev Gupta, Professor and Head Department of Anaesthesiology, who is also the president of the Association, highlighted last year’s activities and achievements of the Association. He also discussed the future activities and formulated strategies for improvement in Anaesthesia speciality and work for dignity and welfare of Anaesthesiologists. He also invited medical community to come forward to make the 5th ISACON-NZ 2004 conference to be held on October 29-30 a great success. Dr Ranbhushan, Joint Secretary of the Association, thanked Neon Pharmaceutical company for arranging the programme on World Anaesthesia Day. |
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62nd Board of Directors
meeting of J&K SRTC held Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 16: Saying that in the modern day of scientific revolution, hi-tech transport facility needs to be provided to the public for reaching their destinations, Deputy Chief Minister, Mangat Ram Sharma has impressed upon J&K State Road Transport Corporation authorities to redouble their efforts in bringing efficiency in their services to commuters. Mr. Sharma was addressing 62nd Board of Directors meeting of J&K SRTC here yesterday. Expressing satisfaction over the functioning of the corporation Mr. Sharma said that corporation is now one of the most efficient transport in the country among the hilly STUs and has the best safety record, trying to maintain its tradition of safe driving. In view of best operational level on the present routes, the corporation plans to extend its services to many other important destinations of the State. Referring to the progress made by the corporation in upgrading its financial position, the Minister said that the corporation has earned highest ever revenue this year growing at about 80 per cent and the operational level has increased upto 85 per cent. The Minister hoped that the corporation would introduce sleeper coaches in near future, when centrally heated buses have already been put to service for the convenience of commuters during winter. The meeting was also attended by Minister of State for Transport, Raman Bhalla. In his address, the Minister directed the SRTC authorities to ensure dumping of rations and other essential commodities at Leh, Kargil and other hilly and remote areas before snowfall in coordination with Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution Department so that the people of these areas do not suffer for want of basic needs. He also asked for streamlining the distribution of SRTC buses to various routes on need basis in order to ensure transport facilities on uncovered routes. Earlier the meeting discussed the problems confronting the corporation and its employees. Several decisions were taken for modernizing the SRTC fleet and also for improving the services. Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, B. R. Kundal, Principal Secretary, Planning and Development M. I. Khanday, Commissioner Transport Pramod Jain, I. G. Police (Traffic), Transport Commissioner Managing Director, SRTC, Mehta also attended the meeting. |
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Cave from tomorrow Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Daily Arti and Poojan of Surya Putri Tawishi River, popularly known as River Tawi, will begin near Jamwant Cave on the pattern of Ganga River from October 18. This was disclosed by president of Dogra Liberation Front Ram Paul Sharma while talking to media-persons here today. "A temple of Surya Putri Tawshi with an idol will also be constructed at the bank and this initiative of Dogra Liberation Front has received widespread support from various social, religious and trade bodies", he said and added that the casseettes of Arti of Tawishi River will be played in all the temples in the evening hours. It has also been decided to approach the Government for repair of the path leading to Jamwant Cave, providing electricity and drinking water facilities at all the old and ancient temples, the DLF president said and added that the historical temples on the Tawi Bank need to be brought on the tourist map after proper maintenance. Expressing resentment over the pollution of River Tawi, Mr Sharma questioned "if Government can spend crores of rupees on Dal Lake then what is the harm in initiating steps to prevent River Tawi from getting vanished". He asked the people to get united over this issue and pressurise the Government to initiate steps in this regard. "Bhagwan Balram Ji Temple on the bank of River Tawi is the old and biggest temple in North India, it is believed that Jamwant Cave has no end and Dattatray Cave is believed to be the abode of Bhagwan Avtar", he said and added that due to the negligence of the Government all these historical places are in shambles. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Inderjeet Khajuria, president All Jammu Hotels and Lodges Association said that the daily Pooja of the Tawishi River would go a long way in attracting the visitors. He stressed that illegal encroachment should be removed immediately from both the banks of the River Tawi, flowery plants and shrubs should be planted on the banks, walk ways, illumination with color lights be provided, artificial lake be constructed on the pattern of Kurukshetra Lake and side channels be constructed along both sides of Tawi Bridge for water flowing in nullahs joining Tawi River. He suggested channelising of Tawi bed for flow of pollution free clean water after cleansing operation in the existing channel and joining of both footpath with Bagh-e-Bahu and upgradation of Bagh-e-Bahu with provision of light and sound system. |
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National symposia on
bio-resources, environment and society commences Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: The Indian Society of Life Sciences in collaboration with Department of Botany, University of Jammu organized 20th National Symposium on Indian Society of Life Sciences on Bio-resources, Environment and Society at Brig. Rajinder Singh auditorium, here this morning. Nearly, 135 delegates from all over the country are participating in the symposia. Vice Chancellor, Jammu University, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo, who was the chief guest on the occasion, inaugurated the three-day programme. Speaking at the inaugural session, Prof. Mattoo emphasized the dire need to preserve bio-resources for environmental enrichment. He said we should build such a process where each one of us in individual capacity acts to preserve and do research work on it for a bright and prosperous future and for the longevity of mankind on this planet. He stressed that all must engage themselves with the subject i.e. Bio-resources, Environment and Society as it not only concerns and affects all but also has an impact on all. The Vice Chancellor also spoke at length on the issue of ‘biodiversity for food security’ and said that the survival is dependent on how we manage our resources. He said proper management is imperative for achieving the target. While honouring Prof. Prem Nath Kachroo, a renowned botanist, known nationally and internationally for his outstanding contributions in cytogenesis, bio-systematics, ecology, morphology and phytogeography of the North-West and East Himalayan flora, Prof. Mattoo said Prof. Kachroo’s research contributions are highly commended for their immense value in understanding of bio-diversity richness, assessment of phylogenetic relations and for formulating conservation strategies. He also released his book of English poems, ‘Random Thoughts’ on the occasion. The Vice Chancellor also honoured three young scientists by presenting Prof. Pran Nath Mehra Memorial award for their outstanding contributions in their respective disciplines. The scientists awarded were Dr Sher Singh Samant from G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Dr. Manoj Kumar Dhar from Department of Biotechnology, University of Jammu and Dr. Namrata Sharma of Department of Botany, Jammu University. Addressing the gathering, Prof. R. Ramamurthy, President Indian Society of Life Sciences apprised the gathering about objectives of the society. He said Bio-resources, Environment and Society form a triangle where all are inter linked. He stressed upon the delegates, who had come from all over the country, to prepare a memorandum opposing the recent decision of the Ministry of Environment and Forests regarding eviction of the tribal population from forests. He said the memorandum would be submitted to the Minister for Environment and Forests, Government of India requesting him to reconsider the decision and not to disturb these people from their original places. Earlier, Prof. Shashi Kant, Organising Secretary and Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences welcomed the guests and gave a brief resume of the theme. Members of Indian Society of Life Sciences, head of departments, faculty members, academicians, students were present on the occasion. |
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PDP thanks Batmaloo, Pahalgam electorate Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct. 16: The Peoples Democratic Party today thanked the electorate of Batamaloo and Pahalgam constituencies for reposing their faith and trust in its policies by electing the party candidates in the just concluded bye-elections. The party described the results as an eye opener for the National Conference and its leaders and a clear-cut mandate against its policies of sentimental exploitation of the people. In a statement the PDP spokesman said the overwhelming mandate the party candidates have got is not only the endorsement of the policies of the party but also a rejection of the politics of exploitation practiced by National Conference. He said the electorate in both the constituencies has rejected the hollow sloganeering and voted for development and progress. He said the verdict was a rebuff to the hollow claims of popularity by the National Conference and its leadership. The spokesman lambasted the National Conference for raising the bogey of rigging in the bye-elections and said that the party feels hard to digest its defeat. He said a party that has set unparalleled records of rigging and electoral bungling in Jammu and Kashmir was only befooling itself by crying hoarse about ‘electoral malpractices’. The effort, he said, was a face-saving and an attempt to divert attention from the dressing down given to it by the electorate. He said the Election Commission of India found none of the allegations made by the party true. The investigations by the EC punctured the balloon of the NC allegations, he added. The spokesman accused the National Conference of always playing the spoilsport and hampering the smooth growth and development of democratic institutions in the State. The spokesman said that PDP would continue with its people centric and development oriented policies. He said the party has always considered people as the real fountainhead of power unlike the National Conference where people’s aspirations were sacrificed for power. He said the party would continue with the policies of providing succor to the deprived masses of the state. |
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NC leaders flay Govt for
forcibly evicting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: The National Conference (NC) leaders have strongly condemned the attempt of the State Government to evict senior National Conference leader Jagjeevan Lal, former Minister from Estates Quarter, Gandhi Nagar as his household items were thrown out, women folk were manhandled and children were beaten. In a joint statement issued here today, NC leaders termed it as unfortunate, absurd and vindictive attitude. They said that Jagjeevan Lal is a protected person and hails from militancy infested constituency. In such cases, government has allotted accommodation to so many workers of PDP and Congress but it is sad that former Minister is being asked to vacate the accommodation forcibly. "The Government has adopted discriminatory and vindictive attitude towards NC leaders", the statement stated and asked the government to come out with a clear cut policy of providing government accommodation to leaders/activists of different political parties. They said that NC leaders are being harassed like any thing. NC leaders have demanded high level enquiry into the episode of Jagjeevan Lal and asked to stop irrational attotment of government accommodation. Signatories of the statement are Ajay Sadhotra, Rachpal Singh, Sayed Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari, Ghulam Mohammed Jan, Abdul Gani Malik, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo, Mohammed Aslam Khan, Javed Rana and Dr Chaman Lal (all MLAs). |
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Bid to politicise event
resisted Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: An attempt to politicise the event triggered resentment on the 38th death anniversary of Brij Mohan, Subash Chander, Gulshan Handa and Gurcharan Singh while tension gripped the memorial site in front of Government Gandhi Memorial Science College, here this morning when tributes were being paid to the student martyrs. Jammu Kashmir National Panthers Party supremo Prof Bhim Singh was in midst of the controversy, as he alongwith some activists of Panthers Students Union allegedly tried to highjack the event and wanted to give political colour to martyrdom of four students who had laid down their lives during a students’ agitation in 1966. Reacting strongly and vociferously to the presence of Bhim Singh on the memorial site, elected representatives of different colleges in the city as well as activists of several student organisations, who had assembled there to pay tributes, raised slogans against Bhim Singh and charged him with politicising martyrdom of students. The high tension drama continued for about one hour during which slogans were raised by student activists against alleged highjacking of the occasion by politicians. However, no untoward incident occurred as a strong posse of policemen were deployed there. SDPO Bakshi Nagar, Tanveer Jilani, SHO Nowabad and Incharge Police Post Canal, were camping the site. Bhim Singh, who was accompanied by Panthers Students Union chairman, Vilakshan Singh, MLA Udhampur Balwant Singh Mankotia and others, paid tributes to student martyrs and delivered a speech on the occasion. Jammu University Vice-Chancellor Prof Amitabh Mattoo and Principals of GGM Science College, Government SPMR College of Commerce, GCW Parade and GCW Gandhi Nagar were among the first to visit the memorial for paying tributes to student martyrs. Meanwhile, various students organisations and teachers of different colleges also paid their tributes to student martyrs on 38th death anniversary. Members of All Colleges Co-ordination Committee, a body of elected representatives of five colleges in Jammu city, assembled at the memorial site and paid rich tributes to student martyrs. Those who paid tributes, included Varinder Singh (president of MAM College), Anuj Palli (president of GGM Science College), Narinder Manhas (president of Govt SPMR College), Sarika (president of GCW Parade), president of GCW Gandhi Nagar, Benish Qazmi (vice-president of GGM Science COllege), Deepak Manhas (vice-president of MAM College), Arvind Manhas (general secretary of MAM College) and others. As an homage to the martyrs, activists of Jammu Joint Students Federation began a three day fast at the memorial site. JJSF president Pushvinder Singh and Rajinder Jamwal addressed the gathering and called upon the students to remain united to accomplish agenda of the martyrs. Activists of Jammu State Students Morcha, led by Vivek Sharma, Vinay Sharma and Sunil Singh, assembled at the memorial site and paid rich tributes to the student martyrs. NSUI activists, led by Rajiv Saraf, visited the Shahidi Sthal and paid rich tributes to student martyrs. Activists of Youth Congress, led by Vikram Malhotra and Neeraj Gupta, also paid tributes to student martyrs by visiting the memorial site and offering prayer for peace to souls of the martyrs. Representatives of J&K Colleges Non-Teaching Employees Association, also visited the memorial site and paid rich tributes to the student martyrs. BSNL Jammu to provide telephone
connection Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Telecom District Jammu, is going to provide telephone connection on WLL technology in technically non-feasible areas. According to a release, the subscribers of the areas falling under Bari Brahmana, R S Pura and Akhnoor sub division, who have registered themselves for new telephone connections upto 31-12-2001, 31-12-2002 and 31-12-2004, respectively, may fill up their consent forms afresh in the offices of their concerned SDEs. The consent forms can be submitted on any working day which will be proceeded in commercial section on first come first serve basis. The connections will be released subject to availability of BTS signal in the area as well as capacity and availability of FWT/WLL hand sets. In case of any further enquiry , subscribers may contact their respective SDEs of Bari Brahmana, R S Pura and Akhnoor on telephone numbers 220491, 251777 and 253663, respectively, added the release issued by Public Relation Officer of GMTD Jammu. Masud Choudhary appointed Vice
Chancellor Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: With the appointment of Masud A Choudhary as its first Vice-Chancellor, decks have finally been cleared for the unifocal approach in the establishment of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University of Technical Education. A highly decorated police officer and former ADGP, J&K, Masud Chaudhary was earlier appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Project Director of the University. Widely acknowledged for his academic interests besides being an officer with superb administrative acumen, Mr Choudhary is already instrumental in having furthered the cause of education by being the inspiring force behind the establishment of KB chain of Public schools. He is also thick in socio-cultural pursuits in the capacity of being chairman of Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust and Foundation for Socio Security and Sustainable Development. It may be mentioned here that Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University of Technical Education is coming up in the border town of Rajouri. Named after a revered Sufi saint and funded and aided by Waqf Council, Shahdra Shrief Trust, Thanna Mandi Rajouri, the establishment of the apex centre of learning is poised to change the very fabric of life in the remote underdeveloped and heretofore backward district of the State. HC stays selection process for filling Staff Nurse posts Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: The State High Court has directed Secretary Health and Medical Education Department and others not to proceed with the selection process after receiving the applications for the posts of Junior Staff Nurses till further orders from the court. The direction was passed in a writ petition filed by Radha Kumari and 19 others wherein it was stated that they are all Matriculates having undergone four year general nursing course. For filling up the post of Junior Staff nurses, the J&K Services Selection Board Jammu recently issued an advertisement wherein the Board prescribed qualification for the post as 10+2 with diploma in nursing course. The petitioners challenged the advertisement, stating that even a Matriculate with nursing course is entitled to apply for the appointment and as such their right to submit the applications for offering their candidature for the post has been infringed. The Court issued notices and in the meantime directed for staying the selection process PDP celebrates victory of Mufti Sayeed, Tariq Qarra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: On the exuberant victory of Chief Minister Mufti Mohd Sayeed and Mr Tariq Hamid Qarra from Pahalgam and Batmaloo respectively, a thrilling function was held at PDP Headquarters here today. After hearing about the amazing news PDP workers from all corners of the city rushed to the party office to celebrate the victory of their respective leaders amid beating of drums and bursting of crackers. Senior leaders whose joys knew no bounds were also seen very enthusiastic even when they were sure of the victory of party candidates in the Valley. Those who spoke on the occasion included Mohd Sharief Tariq, Daman Bhasin, Romesh Mottan, Ashok Sharma, Ved Mahajan. Nissar Ahmed Khan and Rafiq Hussain Khan. Others present on the occasion were Baldev Slathia, Surjeet Kour, Ravi Kumar Bali, Dewan Singh, Mumtaz Kousar, Sukhvinder Singh, Madhu Sudan Bhat, Dr Surjeet Sharma, Ch Rafiq Ahmed, Chaman Angral, Madan Chada, Bimla Billoria, Ajay Mahajan, Shamshad Shan, Baldev Singh Pappa, Zaffar Khan, Balbir Singh, Rajesh Kumar and S K Barmani. They said Mufti Sayeed and Qarra have proved a strong trust of the public in party and a commitment from the party to the public that the party will leave no stone unturned in continuing the same victorious tempo towards the track of over all development of the society. SMAJ clears doubts among people about Dussehra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: A meeting of executive body of Society for Meaningful Administration of Justice (SMAJ) today took stock of the situation arising out of the controversy raised by learned scholars of Vedic Scriptures, Sanskrit and Astrology that Dussehra falls on October 22 and not on 23rd of this month. Members were apprehensive of the move of these scholars to create division and confusion among masses through a news item in a section of Press. President SMAJ Mr R Khajuria while expressing his views on the issue raised three points in rebuttal to the contentions of the erudite of the subject. First of all the question of "Panchaks" consideration is irrelevant, as the effigy burning is only symbolic ritual and has no religious sanctity. I fact this ritual has no positive impact. Even taking "Panchak" consideration same scholar recommend, putting small symbolic "dolls" with a person who dies in Panchaks and these are cremated along with the body. Regarding consideration of rising "Tithi", it was strange that scholars who claim that 10th Tithi ends in the morning and 22/11th Tithi starts so it cannot be Dussehra, but the same scholars ordained in the case of Janam Ashtami this year, when they held that Ashtami, though for a short while was falling on 7th September and as such Krishan Janam Ashtami fell on September 7 and not on August 6, when the rising Tithi was Saptami at Sun rise but for whole night Ashtami prevailed. Again when a Government calendar is framed to declare holidays, experts from all religions are consulted by the Government. The SMAJ has appealed the public to ignore such off hand remarks, even by the scholars, while it requested the doyens of Sanskrit and astrology to come out clear on any contentious issues regarding festivals much in advance to avoid any confusion in the mind of a man on the street. Modern Cultural Club organises workshop Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 16: Modern Cultural Club Rajouri organised a workshop on adventure awareness at Govt Higher Secondary School, Nowshera and SVNS Degree College Sunderbani today. The programme was organised in collaboration with Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Deputy Inspector General of Police Rajouri-Poonch Range S M Sahai was the chief guest at Nowshera while SSP Rajouri, S A Mujataba at Sunderbani function. A large number of students participated in both the workshops. Prominent among those who spoke on the occasion besides chief guests included—SDPO Nowshera Mubassar Latifi, Principal of the school, Raghubir Singh and Prof D N Sopori of Degree College Sunderbani. The DIG while speaking on the occasion lauded the young speakers and the resource persons and termed the adventure awareness as an important topic to transform the minds of youth for their participation in the activities beneficial for national development. Mr Mujataba appreciated the Modern Club for organising such a workshop for creating awareness among the students. He also quoted several examples of various adventure sports and asked the students to actively participated. Engineering students allege out
of Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Students of Engineering in GCET and MIET, appearing in 7th semester exams, have claimed that some questions in Computer Graphics and Operating System papers, were out of syllabus. Further, they added, both the question papers were not set according to the pattern and students had to face difficulties in solving questions and they could not attempt all questions. The aggrieved students have appealed the Jammu University authorities to look into the matter and provide grace marks in both the papers. APCC approves investment proposals worth Rs 319 cr Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: Investment proposals worth Rs 319 crore were approved by State level Appex Projects Clearance Committee (APCC) in its 11th meeting held under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary , Dr S S Bleoria. The Committee cleared nine project proposals with an aggregate investment of Rs 319 crore. Out of nine projects cleared, two steel rolling mills are proposed to be set up at Industrial Complex Rangreth, Srinagar and the Industrial Growth Centre Lassipora Pulwama by local entrepreneurs with an investment of Rs 9.8 crore and 11.58 crore respectively. According to an official handout the projects cleared also include four units to be set up at Industrial complex Bari Brahmana Jammu for manufacturing of packaging materials, reclamation of rubber, pesticides plastic bottles and one printing press. The projects cleared for setting up at Samba include Denim Fabric, Plastic crates, furniture and paints. The Chief Secretary stressed the need for augmentation of the industrial infrastructure to match the demand of the entrepreneurs willing to set up their units in the state. A Sahasranama Principal Secretary, I&C informed the Committee that an investment of Rs 488 crore had been mobilised since April 2004 till date in the state through 16 units which are at various stages of implementation. K L Bakshi Managing Director, SIDCO revealed that the employment opportunities for at least 1500 persons would be created through establishment of these projects. Grid Station at Badampora inaugurated Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 16: Saying, that Government is making all endeavours to improve power generation and distribution network in the state, the Minister for Power, Mohammad Sharief Niaz today said that the state would become self sufficient in power generation within a period of five years. Speaking to media persons after inaugurating 132/33 KV grid station at Badampora and 132 KV distribution system line at Ganderbal to improve power supply and its smooth distribution during the month of Ramzan, the Minister sought cooperation of the public in maintaining smooth power supply in the state. He called upon the public to avoid use of cooking heaters and boilers and get their connections regularized. He said use of such electric appliances is creating problems for both public and the department, as well for it is forced to resort to unscheduled power curtailment during peak hours. He said, if all the household consumers refrain from misuse of power and pay power tariff according to power the consumption the department would be able to provide power round the clock to them. Mr. Niaz appealed to the people to make judicious use of power during the month of Ramzan. Giving details about the benefit to the public on the commissioning of the new grid station, he said about 1.25 lakh population would be benefited by the grid station constructed at the cost of Rs. 945.31 lakh. At present the grid station would feed 33/11 KV, 16.6 MVA receiving station, Doderhama and 1.6 MVA sub station on 33 KV feeder No. 1. People have endorsed policies of coalition Govt: Yasin Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 16: Chairman, People’s Democratic Forum (PDF) and Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Hakeem Mohammad Yasin said that the results of the by-elections in four assembly constituencies of the state have shown that the mandate given by the people of the state for a change two years back has got due respect by the people friendly policies and programmes of the coalition Government led by Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. Saying that the people of the state at one hand have endorsed the policies of the government, but on the other hand have pinned up more hopes with the government, and as such the present government would more vigorously endeavour to come up their expectations, Mr. Hakim adding that marvelous victory registered by the Congress and PDP candidates would strengthen the coalition government and encourage it to go ahead with its commitment of providing transparent, accountable and responsive administration to the people and paying more heed to the aspirations and needs. Mr. Yaseen felicitating the winning candidates of both the parties hoped that their entry into the legislature would be of immense use in the legislation and as well as in policy making. He also congratulated the people of the State for their cooperation to strengthen the secular forces. Training programme on
handicrafts Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 16: The Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, Jammu University, organised a three day training programme on ‘Handicraft as an Income Generating Skill’ for community people at village Mansar. During the training programme, the participants were imparted training in candle making, paper flower making, card making, wall panels, designer diyes, bags and rugs out of waste material, floor mats etc. The resource persons included Dr Jasbir Singh, Nitya Gupta, Dr Diljeet Magoo, Nirmal Padha and Kewal Krishan Sharma. The programme was inaugurated by Minister for Education, Harshdev Singh. Speaking on the occasion, he emphasized upon the need to strengthen university-community interaction. He strongly felt that imparting of functional skill education can harness the dormant talent and potential of village people and provide them with opportunities to enhance family income as an alternative to seasonal nature of work. Dr Poonam Dhawan, Director of Centre for Adult, Continuing Education and Extension, explained the objectives of training programme. She emphasized the need to make higher education relevant to the community. Education can supplement teaching and research aspects of education and reach community at its door step, she added. |
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