Nazki's
exhibition on Sharda inaugurated
Governor indicates
setting up of Sharda
Peeth University in Kashmir
Excelsior
Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 5: Governor Lt.
General (Retd) S K Sinha today indicated
setting up of Sharda Peeth University in
Kashmir to provide professional courses
of high standards and to expand research
on culture and spiritual philosophy of
the region.
Speaking
after inaugurating the photo exhibition
on Sharda Peeth ruins in Pak occupied
Kashmir by Ayaz Rasool Nazki at Ustad
Allah Rakha Hall of Kala Kendra here this
evening, the Governor said that apart
from being a pilgrimage centre for
centuries, the Peeth had been a leading
centre of learning of its times.
General
Sinha said that the project is still on
drawings and endeavours are being made to
give it a concrete shape for
disseminating knowledge on modern lines
to generate human resource for the
service of mankind. He said that a
certain quota is contemplated to be kept
in reserve for students belonging to
Kashmiri Pandit community and the local
Muslims.
General
Sinha exuded confidence over regular
movement across the borders in near
future and said this will create a
conducive atmosphere for people visiting
each other. Kashmiri Pandits, he said,
having sentimental attachment with the
Sharda Peeth can also visit their much
revered shrine in Pak occupied Kashmir.
The
Governor said Indian Sub Continent can
boast for its pioneering position as for
as establishment of universities are
concerned where dissemination of
knowledge was not limited to any
particular religion only. Against this,
in the West, he said first university was
set up in Spain in 11th century while
Oxford came up in 15th century.
Speaking
on the occasion, Vice Chancellor, Prof
Amitabh Mattoo said that he was highly
impressed by the photographic work of Mr
Nazki after seeing it in the University
of Jammu immediately after his return
from Pak occupied Kashmir.
Secretary,
Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Dr
Rafeeq Masoodi spoke in detail on the
glorious heritage of Jammu and Kashmir
and said the effort of the Academy is to
provide appropriate fora for its
projection.
Mr Ayaz
Nazki also gave a power point
presentation on the pictures of Sharda
Peeth taken by him during his visit to
the area last year.
Governor,
CM greet people on Navratras, Navreh
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Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 5: Governor, Lt. Gen.
(Retd.) S K Sinha and Chief Minister
Ghulam Nabi Azad today greeted the people
of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious
occasion of Navratra and Navreh.
In a
message, the Governor said that Navratras
have special significance in Jammu and
Kashmir as thousands of devotees from all
over the country throng shrine of Mata
Vaishno Devi on Trikuta Hills to pay
obeisance. He hoped that the devotees
would pray for peace and prosperity of
the State and the country.
General
Sinha also felicitated Kashmiri Pandits
who would be celebrating the day as
Navreh, the beginning of the new-year and
onset of spring after a chilly winter. He
recalled the days when they along with
their Muslim brethren used to visit
Badamwari (almond gardens) and share each
other's joys in true spirit of
Kashmiriyat, the corner-stone of
Kashmir's unique blend of co-existence
and religious harmony.
The
Governor prayed for an early return of
complete normalcy and tranquility in the
State, and hoped that these festivals
would be celebrated in true spirit of our
composite culture. He prayed for peace in
the State.
In a
message of felicitations, the Chief
Minister said that such occasions help in
fostering the bonds of amity, brotherhood
and secular ethos for which Jammu and
Kashmir is widely known.
Mr. Azad
wished the people happy and prosperous
Navratras and Navreh.
Charri
Mubarak taken to Shiv Mandir Purmandal
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JAMMU, Mar 5: Historical Charri
Mubarak (holy Mace) was taken to Lord
Shiva’s Temple Purmandal with full
religious fervour and gaiety from
Ranbireshwar Mandir here, this morning by
Dharmarth Trust Jammu and Kashmir.
A large
number of devotees thronged the
Ranbireshwar Mandir for performing the
Chhari Poojan. Those who attended the
function included the former Minister and
Member Trustee, Dharmarth Trust, Ajat
Shatru Singh, Minister of Higher
Education and chairman Purmandal,
Utterbehni Committee, Gulchain Singh
Charak, ex Minister, S S Salathia and
president, Dharmarth Trust, Th. Divakar
Singh.
Former
Chief Minister and MP, Dr Farooq Abdullah
also participated in the function.
Later
Chhari Mubarak was also taken to
Raghunath temple where Pooja Archana was
again performed by the devotees. It was
led by Mahant Rishi Ban Ji. From
Raghunath Mandir it was taken into a
colourful procession to Shiv Mandir of
Purmandal. The Charri Mubarak will be
kept in the temple for the darshan of
devotees during three- days Mela which
will commence from tomorrow.
During the
mela the devotees will perform the
darshan of holy mace and pay their
obeisance besides taking a dip in holy
Devika which as per Puranic history is
the elder sister of holy Ganga. The river
has same significance which has the Ganga
for the devotees.
The
procession was warmly received at Shri
Nar Singh Dev Mandir and Data Ranpaat Dev
where puja was again conducted by the
devotees. Hundreds of people including
Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus paid their
obeisance to Charri Mubarak at Khara
Madana, Kaluchak, Birpur and Purmandal.
Army
to establish oxygen refilling plant at
Leh
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JAMMU, Apr 5: Army in Leh would
establish an oxygen cylinder refilling
plant for Sonam Narboo Memorial Hospital
Leh under Sadbhawna Programme.
This was
disclosed at a function at Spetuk today
when the army handed over Rs. 2 lakh
worth computer sets and furniture to
Samstan Chosling Spetuk.
The Chief
Executive Councillor LAHDC Leh Tsering
Dorje, Executive Councillors Dorje Motup
and Mohammad Khan and Station Commander
14 Corps Brig. Atul Mehta were present on
the occasion.
Addressing
the function, Mr. Dorje appreciated the
role of army in maintaining relations and
liaison with people. The army is keen to
provide various facilities for
infrastructure development. He
felicitated the Armys' policy in taking
consultation from the Hill Council for
viable projects as per need of the rural
populace.
Mr. Dorje
said that under Sadhbhawna scheme, the
Army is constructing one hostel for
disabled children at Chushot at a cost of
Rs. 80 lakh. Besides it is constructing
two bridges over Leh Nallah which were
washed away in last year's flood. A three
storied hostel building for the students
of remote villages was recently dedicated
to the people of the district at the cost
of Rs. 40 lakh.
Tribunal
orders demolition of structure at
Circular Road
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JAMMU, Apr 5: Judicial Member of
J&K Special Tribunal D K Kapoor
directed Municipal Corporation authority
to demolish a multistoried structure
constructed on the forest land in the
Circular Road.
The
demolition order has been passed in an
appeal filed by Kamni Dewan against the
construction of a huge multistoried
structure. Mr Kapoor dismissed the appeal
against Municipality and held that the
appellant has failed to establish that
the construction was not raised by
encroaching forest land.
The
Tribunal observed "the land on which
superstructure is shown to have been
constructed is stated to be a part of
forest land, which forms slopes for rain
water and poses a threat to the
neighbouring buildings and public at
large. The land is reserved and exhibits
the beauty of the old city at the bank of
river Tawi, adjacent to which an ancient
holy cave of Lord Shiva is
situated".
The
Tribunal added: "A number of
violators have raised unauthorized
construction of buildings on the sloppy
hillock and the same cannot be permitted
to continue on account of the fact that
the municipal authority and the people at
large have raised voice against this
unauthorized construction".
While
directing Municipal Authority for
demolition of super structure, Mr Kapoor
further observed "the concept of
public welfare is inclusive. The values
it represents are spiritual as well as
physical", adding "a duly
approved scheme prepared in accordance
with the statutory provisions is a
legitimate attempt of the authorities to
ensure that the citizens of the town
guaranteed a quite and healthy atmosphere
to suit family needs of persons of all
stations".
Hundreds
participate in Puranahuti of Gayatri Maha
Yagya
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JAMMU, Apr 5: The four-day long
108 Kundiya Gayatri Maha Yagya concluded
with Puranahuti today. Hundreds of people
drawn from different parts of Jammu and
outside the State participated in the
concluding function.
The
devotees were served with prashad after
Puranahuti. However the venue of
Puranahuti was shifted from Parade Ground
to Geeta Bhawan due to heavy rainfall.
Speaking
on the occasion, Vishaw Pratap Tripathi,
Swayamsevak from Shanti Kunj Haridwar
threw light on the objective of holding
the Gayatri Maha Yagya. He said the rain
on the occasion was a good omen for
prosperity and well being.
The
devotees and members of Gayatri Parivar
took a solemn pledge to follow the
righteous path and propagate the 18 point
programme of Gayatri Parivar framed by
Acharaya Shri Ram Sharma Ji.
It may be
recalled that four-day long Gayatri Maha
Yagya started with Kalash Sathapana on
April 2 at Parade Ground.
On the
third day of the religious function
yesterday a Deep Yagya was performed in
the evening. This was a unique event in
which 15,000 Deepaks were lighted.
Hundreds of the devotees took part in
this holy event. On the occasion, the
religious scholars threw light on seven
revolutions of Gayatri Parivar.
Lady
killer chargesheeted
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Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 5: The Crime Branch
Kashmir today presented a charge sheet
against an aged person who had allegedly
roughed up a women to death, a police
handout stated.
According
to Police, Muzammil Ahmed Kawoosa, son of
Mohammad Ashraf and resident of
Hussianabad Anantnag brutally thrashed
one Jana Begum, wife of Late Abdul Rehman
and resident of Anantnag, due to which
the latter lost her life.
The case
which was initially registered at the
local police station under an FIR number
129/2006 was later transferred to Crime
Branch Kashmir by the Police headquarters
for thorough investigation.
During the
investigations, it was discovered that
the accused Muzammil Ahmed brutally
dragged the deceased lady, Jana Begum
till she fell unconscious. Later Jana was
shifted to the district hospital Anantnag
where she was declared dead.
Statements
of witness acquainted with the case and
evidence collected during the course of
investigation have established the
offence punishable under section 304, 451
of RPC, police claimed.
The
chargesheet against the accused has been
presented before the court of Judicial
Magistrate Anantnag for judicial
determination.
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