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BJP assures full support to KPs in their struggle Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Asserting that no proposal on Jammu and Kashmir will be acceptable to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which ignores the Jammuites, Ladakhis and Kashmiri Pandits, the Party state chief Dr ......more Existence of saffron brigade is in danger: Sadhu Yadav Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: The outcome of the Assembly elections in Maharashtra alongwith by-polls in several other states has made it ..........more Schools groom disciplined life: Harsh Dev Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 17: The Minister for Education Harsh Dev Singh has said that the disciplined life of an individual is shaped only in the schools and the students groomed in.......more Bhalla
addresses Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Maintaining that coalition Government was committed to provide basic amenities to all sections of the society, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Public Distribution and ..........more Govt
non-serious to Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Making it clear that majority community was in the favour of return of Kashmiri Pandits back to the Valley, Durga Nath Trust today alleged that both the Governments at Centre and State don’t intend to take them back and no step was being seriously initiated in this regard.......more |
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JJSF vows to accomplish agenda of student martyrs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Three-days continuous fast by the activists of Jammu Joint Students Federation as an homage to student martyrs, will conclude tomorrow amidst traditional rituals at the Memorial site in front of GGM Science College.............more Ramban Panchayats to submit memorandum to CM for Degree College Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: To press the State Government to concede their demand, Ramban Degree College Action Committee is going to submit a memorandum from all Sarpanches and Panches of the area to the Chief Minister and Education Minister...............more Gita
illuminates life: Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Swami Narsingha Nandji, the most blessed disciple of Sant Asa Ram Bapuji, addressed Gita Bhagwat Satsang here at Bhagwati Nagar Asharam in two shifts...........more Agarsen Jayanti celebrated with gaiety, fervour Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Maharaja Agarsen jayanti was celebrated by Aggarwal Sabha with great enthusiasm, fervour and gaiety, here today. At the main function, held at Aggarwal Dharamshala, the Deputy Chief Minister, Mangat Ram Sharma, was the chief guest. A large number of families of Aggarwal community attended the day-long function..............more |
BJP assures full support to KPs in their struggle Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Asserting that no proposal on Jammu and Kashmir will be acceptable to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which ignores the Jammuites, Ladakhis and Kashmiri Pandits, the Party state chief Dr Nirmal Singh said his party will back any struggle launched by the displaced community for its rights. Dr Singh who was addressing a rally of Party’s Migrant Cell at Sharda Temple Bantalab near here this evening asked the community to guard up their lions and be ready for the struggle. This community has suffered because it does not constitute a vote bank, he added. He however, assured full support of his Party to the displaced people in their rights saying we were and will remain at your back. He said the Pandits are the victims of a big conspiracy whose existence is at stake. But we have to stop it somewhere, he added. Regarding the denial of share to Community youth in the Government jobs, he said the BJP strongly advocates that the community be given its due share from the Valley quota in Government services. Lashing out at the return formula of J&K Government, All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), chief, A N Vaishnavi said this move is aimed at seeking funds from Centre on the name of Kashmiri migrants and nothing else. He, while expressing concern over the plight of Pandits said a lot of hue and cry was raised at Gujarat violence but no body talked about the atrocities committed by fundamentalists on the Kashmiri Pandits. He said the KPs have lost all faith in present Government in J&K as it has failed to protect our rights. "Not only our agriculture land and other properties has been encroached but even religious places have been grabbed by this Government", he added. In his address BJP Migrant Cell chief, H L Chatta, while lambasting the State Government warned it to stop the stepmotherly treatment with the community. He alleged that the number of KP employees have decreased to 6000 from 16000 in 1990 and if this trend continues there will be no KP employee left in 2008. He alleged that the proposal for opening of five KVs by the former HRD Minister, Dr Murli Manohar Joshi for the KPs in J&K have been sabotaged by the State Government. Speaking on the occasion the Adarsh Nagar Welfare Committee chief, R K Koul highlighted the different problems of the community. He said the migrant teachers who were due for the promotion as masters were deprived of the same while their juniors have been considered. Highlighting the local problems he demanded immediate construction of Bantalab, Barnai link road, regular water supply, construction of lanes and drains, opening of post office and dispensary at Bantalab. On the occasion it was announced that the foundation stone of Sharda Temple which will be a replica of the original Temple of Godess situated at the confluence of Kishen Ganga and River Mudumati in PoK will be laid on October 20. |
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Existence of saffron brigade is in danger: Sadhu Yadav Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: The outcome of the Assembly elections in Maharashtra alongwith by-polls in several other states has made it clear that the existence of the saffron brigade in the Indian polity was in danger. This was stated by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member Parliament from Bihar Sadhu Yadav while talking to media-persons here today. Mr Yadav, who had come to Jammu to pay obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, said "the people have conveyed to all the political parties that they want development which only Congress and its allies can provide", adding "the saffron brigade has only fomented communalism in the society and nobody is the taker of such policies in the country anymore". Mr Yadav said: "The secular parties would educate the countrymen about the danger which the saffron brigade can pose to the nation and ensure that the parties which believe in injecting society with virus of communalism would not raise their ugly heads". Claiming that Congress and its allies were committed to develop the country and work for the betterment of people, the RJD MP said "the recent diesel and petrol price hike was due to the policies of previous Government", adding "we will ensure that there would not be any further price hike". "Before the Parliament elections I offered obeisance at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine for the victory of secular forces and now when the Goddess has fulfilled my wish I came here to express my gratitude to the Goddess", he disclosed. To a question, he said "Kashmir issue can be resolved only through dialogue and the present peace process would definitely yield fruitful results". About the surrender policy of the coalition Government in Jammu and Kashmir, he said "this is aimed at bringing the misguided youth to mainstream but we will raise the question of educated unemployed youth at the appropriate fora also". He said that an 18-member committee has already been framed to finalise the names of office bearers of the State unit of the RJD and added that party supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav would finalise the names. National president of Chhatra RJD Tariq Raza Khan, state RJD leader Vijay Mahajan, YRJD state president Sumit Gupta alongwith Harsh Kumar, Neeraj Bakshi and Bharat Bhushan were also present in the press conference. |
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Schools groom disciplined life: Harsh Dev Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 17: The Minister for Education Harsh Dev Singh has said that the disciplined life of an individual is shaped only in the schools and the students groomed in the environment of regularity and punctuality reaps its fruit in their future life. The Minister was interacting with the students of various schools of the district during his surprise visit to these schools to check the punctuality of the staff and to take stock of the ongoing teaching and learning process, here the other day. The schools inspected were Government Girls High School Khanyar, Government Girls High School Nawhta and High School Kathidarwaja. While interacting with the students of class Ist at Khanyar, the Minister expressed his satisfaction over the response of the students who responded in English language. However, the Minister expressed his dissatisfaction over the poor condition of cleanliness in all the schools he visited and directed the staff to maintain the environment of the school neat and clean otherwise stringent action under rule would be initiated against the schools who fail in this regard. The Minister also instructed the Director, School Education, Kashmir G. A. Peer who was also accompanying him to depute a computer trained teacher to such schools where the computers have been provided, so that the students could have the basic knowledge of the same. Mr. Singh directed all the heads of the institutions to be very careful while granting the leave to its staff as in some schools most of its teachers remain absent caring a little about the studies of the students. |
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Bhalla addresses various public meetings Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Maintaining that coalition Government was committed to provide basic amenities to all sections of the society, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Public Distribution and Transport, Raman Bhalla has asked the people to extend their cooperation to the Government for speedier development and execution of various projects. Addressing a series of public meetings at Shastri Nagar, Trikuta Nagar, Bhatindi, Qasim Nagar, Nai Basti and Sunjwan in and outskirts of Jammu city here today, Mr. Bhalla said that ever since the Government took over the reigns in the State, a number of development projects have been taken up, of which many have been completed. He said that in Jammu areas, road-widening projects have been started to decongest city roads apart from easing the traffic movement. More fly-overs would be constructed for facilitating the people. On water augmentation schemes, the Minister laying more water pipes and establishing tube wells is the only answer. He asked the engineers to streamline installation of the electric wires and poles for the safety of people. He said electricity and water supply system has improved tremendously, adding that efforts are afoot to provide all basic facilities to the people especially in rural and far-flung areas of the State. |
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Govt non-serious to take KPs back: Takoo Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Making it clear that majority community was in the favour of return of Kashmiri Pandits back to the Valley, Durga Nath Trust today alleged that both the Governments at Centre and State don’t intend to take them back and no step was being seriously initiated in this regard. "Everybody is serious over this issue. We too want to return to Kashmir valley and majority community is ready to welcome us with open arms but the only hurdle is the non-serious attitude of the State as well as Central Governments", president of the Trust P N Takoo said while talking to media-persons here today. He said that there have been 350 educated unemployed Kashmir Pandits youth in the Kashmir valley, who despite many odds refused to migrate, but they have not been given employment by the State Government so far and this has given birth to several questions in the minds of KPs residing in different parts outside the Kashmir valley. "The fate of these 350 youth is giving wrong signal to those KPs who want to return to Kashmir Valley. The only thing which is kept for the KPs in the Valley right now is the search for livelihood", Mr Takoo regretted and said that in order to encourage KPs to return to Valley the Government should provide jobs to 350 educated youth, who preferred to face bullet than leaving their motherland. This step, he further said, would definitely attract the KPs residing outside the Kashmir Valley. Expressing doubts over the policies of the Central and State Governments with regard to return of KPs, president of the Durga Nag Trust alleged that in the master plan framed by the Government not even a single old and historic temple of Kashmiri Pandit Biradari has been shown on it which indicated that Government was hell bent to remove the roots of the KPs from the Kashmir valley. Stressing on the need to collectively raise voice against this move of the State Government, Mr Takoo gave invitation to all the KPs organisations to join hands with Durga Nath Trust in preservation of old and historic structure of KPs biradari. "The Trust, whose property was in shambles before September 1998, has succeeded in constructing a Yatri-Bhawan at Durga Nag, Srinagar which is accommodating 300 yatris at a time and this Bhawan is single alive structure in the name of KP Birdari in Valley", he said and added that all possible steps are being initiated by trust for restructuring of Kashmiriat. Dr Om Prakash Nakhasi, secretary of the Trust, said that the Trust has also constructed community hall at Barnai Jammu for KP Biradari and disclosed that Trust was on its way to establish a pharmaceutical college in Jammu. |
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JJSF vows to accomplish agenda of student martyrs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Three-days continuous fast by the activists of Jammu Joint Students Federation as an homage to student martyrs, will conclude tomorrow amidst traditional rituals at the Memorial site in front of GGM Science College. On the occasion, JJSF activists would also take a pledge to accomplish the agenda of the student martyrs who sacrificed their lives while fighting for the cause of Jammu. This was informed by JJSF president Pushvinder Singh, here today, while talking to mediapersons at the memorial site where the fast is being observed since yesterday. Describing yesterday’s incident at memorial site as unfortunate, he stressed that JJSF would never allow anyone to give political colour to martyrdom of students who had sacrificed their lives for the cause of Jammu. Highlighting some demands of students, Pushvinder Singh urged the education authorities not to discriminate with Sanskrit language and improve the administration of Government College of Engineering and Technology (GCET) Jammu by appointing locals on important positions. "Even after ten years of its inspection, maximum important positions in the college are being occupied by Kashmiri migrants who are not employees of GCET and don’t take any interest in development of the institute," he alleged. The JJSF leader also demanded filling up of vacant posts of Sanskrit teachers in Government schools and opening of a Sanskrit Vidyapeeth in Jammu. Pushvinder Singh informed that JJSF is going to organise a series of academic programmes and medical camps to bring awareness for health and education among rural people in Jammu region. On the occasion, JJSF chief announced appointment of a vice-president and general secretary in central body of the organisation. Ram Murthi has been appointed as vice-president and Naveen Sharma as general secretary, he said. |
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Ramban Panchayats to submit memorandum to CM for Degree College Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: To press the State Government to concede their demand, Ramban Degree College Action Committee is going to submit a memorandum from all Sarpanches and Panches of the area to the Chief Minister and Education Minister. This was decided during a meeting of the Degree College Action Committee with Panchayats of Maitra and Pernote. The meet discussed future course of action in connection with getting Degree College at Ramban sanctioned. Parkash Sharma, chairman of the College Action Committee, chaired the meeting which was attended by all members of the Committee. |
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Gita illuminates life: Swami Narsinghaji Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Swami Narsingha Nandji, the most blessed disciple of Sant Asa Ram Bapuji, addressed Gita Bhagwat Satsang here at Bhagwati Nagar Asharam in two shifts. Describing Bhagwat Gita as the beacon of light for attainment of lasting peace, divine bliss and troubled free life, Swamiji disclosed that Bhagwat Gita is not only the granth of Hindus but it is the bible of whole humanity. Swamiji said that the essence and significance of Sat Guru in the life of an individual without the shelter of Sat Guru, one cannot be liberated from the bondage of life. It is Satguru blessing which enables an individual to renunciation Kaam, Krodh, Lobh and Moh and finally bestows and showers upon the salvation. Quoting Lord Krishana, Swamiji disclosed that Kaam, Krodh, Lobh are the three doorsteps of hell. One who controls his passions can conquer the whole world. In absence of control over sense organs, one leads a hellish life. Untill these three components are overcome completely, rebirth in either of the 84 lakh creatures cannot be avoided. Swamji further added that for this mundane world, Kaam, Krodh and Lobh have their own importance in so for as this world shall loose its existence in absence of these three components. Comprised of 700 shilokas and 18 chapters of Bhagwat Gita throws light on each aspect of life of an individual. Not to talk of 700 shilokas even a single shilok is enough to take an individual on the righteous path. Describing Lok Maryada and Ved Maryada, the two oceans for controlling these three components one can overcome these hellish components. He said that Soul (Aatma) as eternal one who comprehends and experiences the ‘Soul’ in real sense is liberated from the bondages of this mundane world for ever. About 10,000 devotees assembled in the Ashram of Sant Asa Ram Bapu Ji near the bank of river Tawi where Bapu Ji’s ashram is situated away from the din of the city’s life. Devotees era queued up for paying obeisance to Sant Asa Ram Bapuji. The organisers of the Samiti also arranged a Bhandara for the devotees who have come for Satsang at the Ashram. The followers of Sant Asa Ram Bapuji vowed to follow the path shown by the great Sant in the spirit. |
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Agarsen Jayanti celebrated with gaiety, fervour Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Maharaja Agarsen jayanti was celebrated by Aggarwal Sabha with great enthusiasm, fervour and gaiety, here today. At the main function, held at Aggarwal Dharamshala, the Deputy Chief Minister, Mangat Ram Sharma, was the chief guest. A large number of families of Aggarwal community attended the day-long function. The celebrations started with hawan and chanting of mantras and puran ahoti. The inauguration was performed by lighting of traditional lamp by Dewan Chand Bansal, president of Aggarwal Sabha, Om Parkash Aggarwal, vice president and Shankar Lal. Flag hoisting was done and arti was recited by children in their colourful dresses. Surinder Bansal, general secretary, in his welcome address, highlighted the importance of this day and the functioning of the Sabha. A colourful cultural programme was presented by the young artists. Tiny tots in their fancy dresses impressed the gathering with their performance. Secretary of the Sabha, Hardeep Aggarwal and Neetu Aggarwal compered the programme, Professional persons and meritorious students of the the community were honoured by the Deputy Chief Minister who presented them mementos. Those who were presented mementos included OP Garg, Parveen Garg, Narinder Aggarwal, Hardeep Aggarwal and meritorious students: Neha Aggarwal, Nidhi Kabra, Neetu Aggarwal, Manju Goyal, Anju Goyal, Sangeeta Goyal, Sandeep Goyal, Rishta Aggarwal, Sunita Aggarwal. The Deputy Chief Minister also laid foundation stone for construction of first-storey of Aggarwal Dharamshala. He also gave a cash prize of Rs 5000 to the artists who performed the cultural items. During his brief speech , Mr Sharma lauded the role played by Aggarwal community in upliftment of the State. He appreciated the arrangements made by the sabha for Amarnath and Vaishnodevi pilgrims. Among those who participated in the Agarsen Jayanti celebrations were: Laxman Dass Aggarwal, Parveen Mittal, S M Goyal, Mahavir Prasad and others. Vote of thanks was presented by Sandeep Aggarwal, treasurer of the Sabha. |
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Mehbooba's concern over postponement of Pak devotees visit Excelsior Correspondent SRINGAR, Oct 17: People’s Democratic Party President and Member Parliament Mehbooba Mufti has expressed concern over the postponement of programme of devotees coming from Pakistan and Muzaffarabad to Charar-e-Sharief. Of late there were reports that a delegation of devotees from Pakistan were coming to attend the annual Urs at the shrine of famous Sufi saint Sheikh Noor-ud-Din . Expressing resentment over the postponement of the visit of devotees, Mehbooba Mufti said that in the new atmosphere of friendship such movement of devotees from both sides is imperative for strengthening the bonds of friendship. She appealed to the Pakistan leadership to allow thousands of devotees awaiting to attend the Urs of Kashmiri saint. Ms Mehbooba said increased people to people contact at this stage would go a long way in taking forward the much aspired peace process between the two neighbouring countries. She hoped that Pakistani government would re-consider its decision and allow devotees from across the border to visit the holy shrines of the valley during the month of holy Ramdan. |
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2 killed, 4 injured in road accidents Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Two persons were killed and four others received injuries in separate road accidents while as an unidentified body of a woman was recovered from Amritsar Express train. Police spokesman said that a man and his four year old daughter were killed when a scooter on was hit by a speeding and negligently driven truck bearing registration number HR38B-1067 at Hatli Morh. The driver of the truck immediately jumped out of the truck and fled from the spot leaving behind the victims in pool of blood. Both the critically injured victims were rushed to District Hospital Kathua where they were declared brought dead. The deceased have been identified as Rajiv Gupta, son of Kuldeep Gupta of Hatli Morh and his daughter Sonu. Police has registered a case of causing deaths due to rash and negligent driving against the truck driver and launched hunt to nab him. Meanwhile, an unidentified body of a woman was recovered from the bathroom of the Amritsar Express train. The body was shifted to hospital by the Railways Police for identification. A case under Section 174 CrPC has been registered in this connection. Four persons — Sudesh Kumar, son of Gharu Ram, Raman Kumar, son of Manohar Lal, Bittu Sharma, son of Ved Parkash and Ved Parkash, son of Labbu Ram, all the residents of Phallay Mandal, Satwari were injured in collision between two scooter. All have been hospitalised and their condition was stated to be out of danger when reports last came in. |
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Ordinary Jammuites with extraordinary passion Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Apparently they are among thousands of ordinary Jammuites who earn their livelihood as shop keepers. Although forming part of the large trading community in the city of temples, Suresh Abrol and Sardar Inder Singh, stand apart from rest of the fellow businessmen for their passion of collecting antiques. This rare hobby has made them extraordinary amongst fellow citizens. Other than fulfilling their personal yearning for collecting artifacts that exemplify the best of ancient techniques, skills and arts, the duo are inadvertently doing a great service to the cause of heritage preservation. In present times of cultural flux coupled with turmoil and large scale displacement of communities in the State, innumerable ancient artifacts like manuscripts, paintings, sculptures and idols from house hold shrines, books, coins, small arms, furniture, ornaments et al are finding their way into the market for sale. And most of such material is slowly being smuggled out of the state by unscrupulous and anti-social elements. Registered with State Department of Archaeology, Archives and Museums, Suresh Abrol and Inder Singh are among those antique collectors who committed to keep the examples of local artistic and cultural heritage within the State only, are buying antiques from their meager resources. "It is our endeavor to create our private museums where general public and tourists can come and have a glimpse of our rich heritage", is how Suresh Abrol and Sardar Inder Singh want to exhibit their present collection of antiquities. Suresh Abrol has a variegated collection which includes Sanskrit, Sharda and Takri manuscripts, coins, metal and jade sculptures and decorative objects, ornaments and other items. His prize collection also includes few specimens of miniatures from Kangra and Jammu schools. Apart from musical instruments, he also has collected old photographs. His library of manuscripts is registered as Abrol Manuscripts and Books Library. Sardar Inder Singh’s collection mainly comprises of brass and copper utensils and manuscripts in Gurmukhi scripts. Infact his collection of manuscripts in Gurmukhi scripts includes a rare Geeta in Punjabi. His prize collection also includes a 16th century Persian manuscript of Sadi’s Gulistasn. sardar Inder Singh’s manuscripts in Gurmukhi is most likely only one such rare private collection in the State. Labeled as janoonis or eccentrics by family members who treat their spending of money to buy antiques as squandering of precious resources, energy and time, Suresh Abrol and Inder are nonetheless pursuing their passion with a single minded sense of dedication and commitment. Today other than State museums- repositories of objects ancient art, culture, the antique collectors like Suresh Abrol and Sardar Inder Singh are the rare individuals who driven by an inner passion are collecting antiquities to preserve heritage for the posterity. |
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Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 17 : Describing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) a peoples’ movement and not merely a political party, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said that his party does not believe only in slogans but more in action. The Chief Minister was addressing of people who had come from various parts of the Valley, particularly from Ganderbal and Batmaloo areas to compliment him for his party’s victory on both the seats in assembly bye-elections. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said that his party’s victory in bye- elections indicate that people have full faith in PDP and the governance of the coalition government during its two years in office. He said the victory of four assembly seats by coalition government is an endorsement of the programmes and policies of the government. Chief Minister said that after assuming the office coalition government came up with policies and programmes aimed at restoration of peace in the state including demand for an Indo Pak dialogue. He said these policies have yielded good results. He said our youth have suffered a lot on account of disturbance, considering this fact the government initiated several measures and schemes to provide them some relief adding that several schemes are in the pipeline to overcome the unemployment problem. The Chief Minister thanked the people for extending their full support to his party by participating in the elections. Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Qazi Mohammad Afzal, Minister for State for Social Welfare Ghulam Hassan Khan, MLA, Pir Mohammad Hussain and PDP spokesman, Basharat Bukhari were also present on the occasion. |
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disabled due to electric shock Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Principal District Judge Jammu, Mr Vinod Gupta in a significant judgment, has awarded rupees three lakh as compensation in favour of a minor Munish Nasrian Pardhan, who had become disabled due to an electric shock. The court also held that the compensation amount alongwith costs shall be paid with interest at the rate of rupees six percent per annum from December 30, 1992, the date of institution of the suit. The plaintiff had stated that while he alongwith other children was playing on the roof of the building at Udhampur on March 18, 1992, he got an electric shock of high intensity because of high-tension electric wire and suffered burn injuries. The plaintiff was operated and his right arm amputated. This matter was also reported to Police and FIR registered. According to the plaintiff, he had received injuries due to negligence of Power Development Department (PDD) and due to this negligence, his life and career were ruined. While awarding the compensation, the Judge observed that the amount of rupees three lakh, as claimed by the minor plaintiff, was an appropriate amount for injuries sustained by him, because of the negligence of PDD. |
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Sawhney inaugurates Shape ‘N’ Smile Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Minister of State for Technical Education, Youth Services and Sports, Yogesh Sawhney today inaugurated Shape and Smile fitness club at Channi Himmat today. According to a press release, the Shape and Smile fitness club is located at 31/3 central main road of Channi Himmat. The inauguration ceremony was attended by a large number of the people of Channi and adjoining areas. Addressing the function, the Minister highlighted the importance about health and fitness in the present time. He informed the gathering about the benefits of the fitness club. The management of the Club explained the public about the health and fitness activities to be conducted by the club. |
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Spalbar sanctions blood collection centre for Leh Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Oct 17: An awareness camp on "human genetic diseases" was inaugurated here today by Chairman Leh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Rigzin Spalbar. In his address, Mr Spalbar sanctioned a blood collection centre for detection of human genetic diseases here. He asked the organisers to formulate the project for opening of the centre and promised to release the money. Dr Subash Gupta from Jammu Unioversity and Dr T R Raina from Government Medical College, Jammu gave lectures on human genetic diseased. An exhibition on the diseases was also organised, which was visited by a large number of students. Pamphlets were also distributed among the participants. Others present in the awareness camp include Chief Judicial Magistrate R K Wattal, Deputy Commissioner, Leh Satish Nehru, Additional Deputy Commissioner Mr Zarangal, Chief Education Officer (CEO) Avtar Krishan and a large number of doctors, para-medical staff, NGOs and public representatives. |
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PKM for involvement of youth in struggle Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Panun Kashmir Movement (PKM), chief Ashwani Kumar Chrangoo has stressed for involvement of community youth in the struggle for Homeland. Addressing the PKM Executive Council meeting here, today, he said these youth need to be oriented with the political contours of the movement. Reiterating the Homeland demand he said, this struggle has a vision for the next generation of the Pandits as both Kashmir and KPs are inseparable. He said the KPs being the indigenous people and aborigines of the Valley have first and natural rightful claim over Kashmir. "Our struggle has backing of natural justice, international law and human rights movement", he added. He urged the members to take this message of the organisation to the grass root level among the community. He said Pandits are involved in a struggle of survival at present and the PKM has to prove itself equal to the task. Though PKM can take satisfaction in the achievements of the organisation, yet a long distance remains to be covered, he added. He made it clear that the fight for the rights of the displaced community of Pandits is not an ordinary struggle but has a historical value and relevance. On the occasion rich tributes were paid to Raj Nath Raina, a social worker of the community who breathed his last recently. Two minutes silence was observed in his memory. The meeting was attended by B L Koul, Prof H L Jalali, O N Pandita, Prof M L Raina, Shakti Kumar, Moheini Raina, Upender Koul, Bimal Krishan and Virender Koul. Cong damaged interests of Jammu region: Chaman Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Former Union Minister and a senior leader BJP leader Prof Chaman Lal Gupta has ridiculed the claim of leaders of Congress-PDP coalition that success of their candidates in four state assemblies during recent by-elections was endorsement of the policies and functioning of their Government and alleged that it was yet another repetition of playing foul with the poll process. Sharply reacting to the statements of the Chief Minister Mufti Mohd Sayeed and others in the Government, Prof Gupta regretted that they should have learn the lessons from the history. He alleged that the misuse of executive, failure of the election authorities to respond to the complaints about the misuse of Government machinery and police, has caused a blow to the confidence in the ballot which was restored in this troubled state of Jammu and Kashmir after a long time in last assembly elections conducted during Vajpayee led NDA regime at the Centre. Prof Gupta recalled that in the first elections in 1951 National Conference backed by Congress leadership in Delhi had manipulated elections to the extent that in the 75-member assembly, the ruling leaders had 71 members unopposed and even in the remaining four seats the victory of the ruling party nominees was ensured with the result that the first assembly of the state was having not a single member from opposition. He further pointed out that 1957, 62 and 67 elections were marred with menance of ‘unopposed’ success of the Cong-NC candidates each time and in many areas the people could not see even that what is ballot. Wrong were done in 87 elections and even that was admitted by Mufti Sayeed. The BJP leader alleged that Congress has caused much damage to the state and ignored the interests of Jammu region in particular. He said no major promises were fulfilled by coalition Government and it has failed to deliver goods to the people. LAHDC to set up Human Genetic Research-Counselling Sub Centre Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Oct 17: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) is keen to set up a Human Genetic Research cum Counselling Sub-Centre in Leh in near future in order to prevent human genetic disorder in the district. This was stated by the Chief Executive Councillor LAHDC, Leh, Mr Rigzin Spalbar while inaugurating the two-day awareness camp on human genetic disorder, in Leh Auditorium today. He said Ladakh Council has principally agreed to set up the Research Centre on genetics in Leh and as such asked the experts of Medical College Jammu and J&K Genetic Research Centre to submit a project report for the centre to the LAHDC. The awareness camp was a part of 6-day public awareness camp on human genetic disorder organized in Leh by the J&K State Council for Science and Technology in collaboration with the Human Genetic Research cum Counselling Centre from October 14 to 19. The programme is being sponsored by the Rashtriya Vigyan Evan Prodyogiki Sanchar Parishad/ NCSTC, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in connection with the celebration of the year 2004 as the "Year of Scientific Awareness". Dr Subash Gupta, professor from Jammu University and Dr T R Raina, professor from Government Medical College Jammu threw light on various aspects of human genetic disorder and put forward various preventive measures for the diseases. He said camp was organised at Leh at the personal intervention and sponsored by the Minister for Science and Technology Mr Nawang Rigzin Jora. The camp was also attended by DC Leh Satish Nehru, doctors and para-medical staff, teachers and students of different educational institutions of Leh district. the camp will continue for next two days. Surpal, Lucky, Raju declared best singers Excelsior Correspondent KATRA, Oct 17: As many as 38 singers participated in the All India Devotional Song competition on the third day of the Navratra festival at Katra. Of them 5 singers were from outside the state The competition was held in the premises of the famous Chintamani Mandir and the whole environ had a mystic effects as the singers echoed bhajans and kirtans that mesmerized the whole gathering. While, Mr. Surpal Singh of Gurdaspur was declared first, Lucky Sharma of Batala and Raju Rajan of Bahadur Garh, UP were declared second and third winners respectively. They were awarded cash prizes of Rs. 5000, Rs. 3000 and Rs.2000 respectively by Additional chief Executive Officer SMVDSB, Katra, Mr. Rohit Kansal. Minister of State for Transport, Mr. Raman Bhalla who was the chief guest on the occasion initiated the song competition by lighting the Jyoti at welcome gate. He also witnessed Kavita Mein Krishna, a light and sound show on Krishna Leela presented by Song and Drama Division in the premises of Higher Secondary School, Katra. In another function students drawn from various schools put up a joint cultural programme at Higher Secondary School, Katra. Principal of the school Mr. K.K. Sharma presided and eulogized the performance of the students. In their two-hour long programme, the students highlighted the composite culture of the state. The cultural procession started from main welcome gate and after passing through the Katra bazaar culminated at Higher Secondary School, Katra. Large number of pilgrims, prominent citizens participated in the procession. NMC threatens to stage dharna at New Delhi Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: National Mazdoor Conference president Subash Shastri today said if Planning Commission will not release Rs 350 crore package to J&K for meeting expenditure on account of merger of 50% DA and release of two DA instalments to State employees, NMC would hold dharna in front of Yojna Bhawan on November 17. Addressing a well attended rally of NMC workers today Mr Shastri demanded that an in-built mechanism should be evolved to implement 6th Pay Commission recommendations simultaneously for the Central and State Government employees throughout the country. he also reiterated various pending demands of the employees and workers including on daily wage rate and urged the Government to concede the same at an earliest. Summer school of SKUAST-J concludes Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: The first national level summer school on ‘sustainable and integrated nutrient management under North-Western Himalayas’ sponsored by ICAR and organised by division of soil and division of agronomy concluded today in the campus of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST)-Jammu. The Deputy Chief Minister Mangat Ram Sharma had inaugurated the summer school some days back. Dr A R Nazki, Registrar of SKUAST presided over the function. Dr Nazki in his address applauded the role and efforts of organisers for making the school meaningful and knowledgeable under the given circumstances of the University where the infrastructural development is in progressive stage. He gave a brief account of agricultural scenario of the state and hope such programme of high academic profile will bring a structural change in technological development. He also distributed the certificates to the scientist participants of the course. The participants in their remarks at the function praised the organisers and authorities of this university for maintaining high academic standards and also for providing all the necessary facilities during the stay. Dr A S Bali, in his welcome address, gave a brief review of the conduct of programme during these days which includes technical sessions and latter emphasised that still agricultural technologies has to go a longway to meet the qualitative food demands of the growing populace. V K Jalali, Dileep Kachroo and others also addressed the function. HS Khellani celebrates annual day with great pomp and show Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Oct 17: Government High School Khellani today celebrated annual day function with great pomp and show. District Development Commissioner Doda Gulzar Ahmad Qureshi was the chief guest on the occasion while the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Doda G R Sirwal presided over the function. District Youth Services and Sports Officer Doda Mohd Din, ZEO Bhaderwah Mohd Shafi Zarger and ZEO Doda Inayatullah Sheikh were the guests of honour. In his welcome address, Headmaster High School Khellani Abdul Hafeez Fani highlighted the achievements and activities undertaken by the School during the previous year. He also highlighted some problems of the School and sought the cooperation of district administration in redressal of grievances. DDC Mr Qureshi called upon the other schools of the District to follow the footsteps of High School Khellani and organise such functions which are essential for quality education. He assured all help for the betterment of the School. CEO Doda G R Sirwal hoped that other schools of the district will also organise such programmes. On the occasion students who got distinction in 10th class and teachers who taught 10th class during the session 2003-04 were honoured by the DDC and CEO Doda. A seminar on the topic "youth can channelise their energies for the betterment of mankind" was also organised on the occasion and prizes were given to the first, second and third position holders. Deptt of Botany organizes musical evening at JU Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Today’s musical evening saw Jeevan Sharma renowned vocalist, State Information Department regaling the audience especially the students with all time popular Ghazals, Punjabi songs. The scintillating cultural bonanza organized by Department of Botany, University of Jammu in the honour of 135 delegates of 20th National Symposium on Indian Society of Life Sciences on Bio-Resources, Environment and Society at Brig. Rajinder Singh auditorium here this evening. President Indian Society of Life Sciences, Prof. R. Ramamurthy was the Chief Guest while Prof Shashi Kant was presided over the function. Joint Director of Information, Mr. Satish Kumar Sharma, Professors and Head of Departments were present on the occasion. Mr. Jeevan Sharma who was accompanied by beating eminent vocalist S. Amar Paul Singh and drumbeater Mr. Vijay Anand of Information Department in many languages including Dogri and Punjabi and impressed the whole show by their musical instruments. On the occasion, Mr. Jeevan Sharma presented his famous song on the occasion i.e. Jammu Meri Jind, Kashmir Meri Jaan Hay… Speaking at the function, Prof. R. Ramamurthy expressed the deep sense of gratitude for the hospitality and love showered by the host. He emphasized upon the need to conserve rich cultural heritage besides preserving the bio-diversity. He said India has such diversity of cultural heritage. He asserted that the dire need to preserve bio-resources for environment, enrichment He emphasized 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. He also spoke at length on the issue of bio-diversity for food security and said that the survival is dependant on how we manage our resources. He said proper management is imperative for achieving the target. Prof. R. Ramamurthy apprised the gathering about objectives of the society. He said bio-resources, environment and society form a triangle where all are interlinked. 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. The cultural bonanza held at the Jammu university auditorium, the programme was a contrast from the recent performances of ghazals, folk songs, Ladakhi dances, skit and vocal recital in the same campus. The Govt. College for Women, Gandhi Nagar followed by group song in Dogri by Govt. College for Women Parade. Dr. Yashpaul Sharma, Dr. Arvinder and Mr. Mahesh Khajuria impressed the audience by performing skit on Ram Lila. All Ladakhi student union presented a group dance in which boys very nicely reflected the rich cultural heritage of Ladakh. Overall the evening left an eternal display of rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir not to forgotten by any delegate. The whole programme was organized by Dr. Yash Paul Sharma and assisted by Sh. Vijay Atri. Prof. Shashi Kant, Organizing Secretary expressing his vote of thanks and congratulate the artists of Information Department and students of colleges and Jammu university. Maj Gen Bakshi asks people to launch a brave front against terrorists Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Oct 17: Maj Gen. G D Bakshi, GOC, Romeo Force today visited the Mendar, Mandi, Surankote, Kali and Thana Mandi to take the stock of various welfare programmes launched by the army for the betterment of the people there. He also interacted with a cross section of people during his tour to these localities. The people, while narrating their problems before the Army Officer said that they have suffered a lot during the 15 year long turmoil. "Our child suffered worst as they were deprived of schooling facilities during these years," the people informed him. They also informed him that the militants committed many atrocities on them who even did not spare the infants and the women. Sharing their concern Mr Bakshi said the good days will return soon as situation is limping to normalcy very fast. He said a large number of terrorists were eliminated by the security forces with the active support and cooperation of the people and the remaining terrorists will also be eliminated soon. He urged the people to launch a brave front against the terrorists so that they will not raise their ugly head in future. "These terrorists can not be called Jehadis as they are criminals who were undergoing punishment in Pakistani jails for heinous crimes before their influx in the J&K", he added. Cautioning the people against the anti national elements and divisive forces, he said the terrorists have to face the worst end and many of them met the same fate. He said instead of yielding before them (terrorists) people should exhibit courage and challenge them boldly. This will dealt a serious blow to them and their game plan will be frustrated, he added. He said the anti national elements are hell bent that peace should not prevail in the state. "They do not want the state to be prosperous, poverty to end and children get the good schooling", he added. He also inquired about the various projects taken by the Army under Sadhbhavna. The people also complimented the army for taking up various welfare projects for them in its hand. They demanded that the recruitment drive for the appointment of the local youth in the army be launched as was done previously. Duggar Kala Manch holds national songs competition Excelsior Correspondent SUNDERBANI, Oct 17: Duggar Kala Manch organised National Songs competition and cultural programme at Girls High School Sunderbani under the chairpersonship of Mrs Mohani Sharma, Headmistress. Manch president Pushkar Raj Sharma Bharti explained Manch’s working to the audience and exhorted the students and youth to work for nation building and strengthen the bonds of national integration, communal harmony and brotherhood. Miss Tripta Sharma, Shilpa Sharma and Manju Sharma were adjudged Ist, 2nd and 3rd respectively. Miss Mega Sharma Bharti and Munish Sharma were adjudged best artists of the programme. Participants were awarded with certificates and shields. Frame employment policy for KPs: CPI (M) Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Communist Party of India, Marxist (CPIM), Migrant Cell in a meeting here , today urged the coalition Government to open the doors of employment for the displaced Kashmiri Pandits under different schemes. The meeting which was presided over by the Cell chief, Makhan Lal Bhat said the unemployment problem among the displaced people be taken up seriously by the Government. It also elected Roshan Lal Tickoo as unit secretary of the Party. Property estimated at Rs 1.50 lakh gutted in devastating fire Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 17: Property estimated at Rs 1.50 lakh was gutted in devastating fire at a house in Partap Garh locality this evening. The fire reportedly broke out in the house of Vijay Grover due to electric short-circuit and the message was immediately flashed to Police as well as Fire and Emergency Services Departments. A team of Fire and Emergency Services led by Deputy Director R T Dubey immediately swung into action and pressed four fire tenders into service. Since the house was situated deep inside a lane, it took sometime to the Fire and Emergency Services to take the water pipe to the spot. The fire was completely extinguished within 20 minutes but property estimated at Rs 1.50 lakh was gutted by that time. |
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