Tax Bar
Association, others take out protest rallies
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: Tax
Bar Association Jammu today took out a rally in
support of ongoing agitation for the restoration
of land in favour of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board
(SASB).
The agitating
lawyers passed through different localities
shouting anti-administration slogans. The rally
was addressed by several senior lawyers of the
association who expressed concern over human and
economic loss during the ongoing agitation.
Later, the rally
concluded at Geeta Bhawan complex where a cheque
worth Rs 21000 was presented to Sangarsh Samiti
by Rakesh Kapahi, president.
Kathua
Educationists Forum, comprising of various
educational institutions of Kathua, also took out
a rally in support of ongoing agitation for land
transfer to Shrine Board. The rally commenced
from Old Bus Stand and culminated at Shahidi
Chowk after passing through Mukherjee Chowk.
Later, Hari Dutt
Shishu, convenor of the Forum, presented a
memorandum through Deputy Commissioner to
President of India.
The residents of
JDA Housing Colony Roop Nagar held a rally in
support of land transfer to Shrine Board. The
participants that included women and children
also were demanding the immediate restoration of
land to SASB and recall of Governor NN Vohra.
USTA for
implementation of Pay Commission report
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: The
J&K United School Teachers Association (USTA)
has demanded from the State Government to
implement the 6th Pay Commission with effect from
January 2006 on the pattern of Union Government.
Welcoming the
announcement of Commission’s report by Union
Govt, Com Banarasi Dass, USTA provincial
president, demanded that arrears be paid either
in single or double installment with interest.
He also urged
employees and working class to launch struggle on
common platform for implementation of pay
commission’s report in this State also.
Nirankaris
donate blood at GMC
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: Sant
Nirankari Mission in collaboration with Blood
Transfusion Department, Govt Medical College
(GMC) Jammu organized a blood donation camp at
GMC today.
Member Parliament
(MP) Madan Lal Sharma inaugurated the camp amid
the presence of Dr Rajinder Singh, Principal GMC,
Jag Mohan Choudhary, zonal incharge of Mission,
Dr Kum Kum Sharma and Dr Rakesh Khajuria.
Jag Mohan
Choudhary said that the camp was organized with
the blessings of Satguru Baba Hardev Singhji
Maharaj to meet the shortfall of blood arisen due
to prolonged bandh and curfew. He informed that
over 100 donors from the Mission donated blood
during the camp.
NPP’s
hunger strike enters 11th day
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: The
chain hunger strike launched by JK National
Panthers Party in support of movement for
restoration of land to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board
entered the 11th consecutive day today.
Those who sat on
hunger strike today are- Suresh Verma, Vikas
Kotwal, Rohit Sharma and Vicky Gupta.
Meanwhile, chief
spokesman of the Party Harshdev Singh has
demanded immediate relief and rehabilitation for
the victims of Kishtwar violence in which two
persons were killed and many others were injured.
e said property worth crores has been damaged/
burnt in the incidents of violence.
Cong
leader appeals for peace, amity
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14:
Congress leader Shivdev Singh conducted tour
of several villages in Nagrota constituency and
appealed to the people to maintain communal
harmony.
The former MLA
while addressing public meetings at Bambyal, Marh
Chhiba, Pangali, Saruinsar, Bajalta and Atham
issued appeal to the general public to maintain
communal harmony and brotherhood. He also
listened to the problems of the local people and
assured to take up the demands with the
Administration. The people disclosed that they
were facing acute shortage of ration, kerosene
oil and drinking water.
JK Bank
organises customers meet in Leh
Excelsior Correspondent
LEH,
Aug 14: A
customers meet was organised by the J&K Bank
in the township of Leh here today.
It was chaired by
President BSD & IT, K K Sharma and attended
by Zonal head of the Bank, Vagish Chander and
customers of the area.
The President
greeted the customers on creation of new Ladakh
Zone to facilitate and ensure early disposal of
matters pertaining to Ladakh. The customers of
the Bank expressed satisfaction on the quality of
service and also put forward various suggestions
for further improvement in the delivery system of
production and service.
During the meet,
some important decision were taken on the spot by
the president in view of customers suggestions
including installation of additional ATM and
other facilities to pensioners etc. Customers
advisory committee for both branches of Leh were
formed on the spot and instructions were issued
to the branch heads of the area to hold regular
monthly meetings on the 3rd Saturday of every
month.
Customers from
different sections were nominated as members of
these committees and were requested to put in
their suggestions to improve the customer care
service.
Discrimination
with Jammu agrarians alleged
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: The
BJP Kissan Morcha has accused Central Government
and JKPCC Chief Saif-ud-Din Soz of adopting
biased approach towards the agrarian community of
Jammu province.
In a press
release, Ch Sukhnandan, state president of BJP
Kissan Morcha, said that neither the Central
Government nor the State Congress did learn any
lesson from the ongoing mass movement in Jammu
against the discriminatory and communal policies
of the State administration and still continuing
with it.
He further said
that it was strange that fruit growers in Kashmir
were assured of compensation for their so-called
losses due to blockade on National Highway, but
the farmers and vegetable growers, in Jammu, who
suffered heavy losses due to prolong agitation
were completely ignored by the all party
delegation from Centre.
Ch Sukhnandan also
drew the attention of the authorities towards the
non-availability of fertilizers here causing
further problems to agrarian society.
Beopar
Mandal for compensation to business community
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: The
Beopar Mandal Association (J&K) has demanded
compensation for the businessmen and shopkeepers
of Jammu from the Central Government.
Addressing a press
conference here, Satpal Sharma, president of the
Association, said that the business community and
shopkeepers have suffered considerable damages
due to prolonged bandh and curfew and Central
Government must look into their demands and
compensate them adequately.
Sharma, however,
extended unconditional support to Shri Amarnath
Yatra Sangarsh Samiti (SAYSS) from Association
and assured of complying with the directions of
Samiti leaders.
Holding
politicians responsible for the entire situation,
Sharma said that the entire Jammu province has
been agitating for land transfer to Shrine Board
but due to lack of leadership nothing has been
achieved as yet.
Engg
counseling for migrant students re-scheduled
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: The
counselling for Kashmiri migrant students, who
have applied for admissions in various
Engineering colleges in Maharashtra State has
been re-scheduled.
According to
general secretary, All State Kashmiri Pandit
Conference, M L Chatta, the Counselling for the
Kashmiri migrant students will be held on August
25, 26 and 27 instead of August 18, 19 and 20.
Vohra
for restoring damaged social fabric
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR,
Aug 14:
Governor, N N Vohra, today called upon the
people to act in best traditions of their spirit
of assimilation and accommodation and support the
sincere efforts of the Administration in
restoring the damaged social fabric of the State.
Extending
greetings to the people on the 61st Independence
Day, the Governor, in a message, expressed the
hope that the people of the three regions would
strive for assuaging the feelings of all those
who were feeling hurt and aggrieved.
"We have to
rise beyond communal, regional and the
ideological divides and strive to recreate a
peaceful environment across the State", the
Governor said, and urged the people to totally
shun the path of violence and maintain peace and
calm in this difficult hour, in keeping with the
glorious traditions of secularism, brotherhood
and communal harmony. He reiterated his
commitment to continue the dialogue process
involving the representatives of various
agitating groups for evolving an amicable
solution. "It should be our collective
responsibility to resolve the most contentious
issues through the democratic process, based on
dialogue and conciliation, he maintained.
The Governor noted
with satisfaction the country's march towards
building a strong and vibrant India and said that
Jammu and Kashmir has not lagged behind in this
odyssey, notwithstanding the traumatic period of
militancy which impeded growth and development
for very many years. He said that the State has
achieved appreciable progress on many fronts over
the years.
Mr Vohra extended
his good wishes to the brave citizens of the
State, Civil Administration, Police, Army and the
Security Forces on the auspicious occasion of the
Independence Day and exuded confidence that Jammu
and Kashmir would overcome all its difficulties
and its pristine glory will be fully restored.
DSS
delegation to meet Prez, PM in Delhi: Charak
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: Dogra
Sadar Sabha (DSS) has condemned the anti-national
forces and some Kashmiri leaders for their
provocative statments which created communal
tension in Kishtwar town.
Addressing a press
conference here today, president of the DSS
Gulchain Singh Charak alleged that statements of
PDP leaders including Mehbooba Mufti and
separatists added fuel to the fire and provocated
people, causing communal tension in Kishtwar,
Rajouri and some other areas of the region. He
warned such leaders of serious consequences for
provocative acts which may cause threat to
Kashmiriyat and people of both communities
throughout the country.
While reacting
strongly to the statements of Mehbooba Mufti for
her claims of two and half districts of Jammu
region, Mr Charak asked the PDP leader to improve
her knowledge and read geography or join the
pre-schooling. Mr Charak regretted that such
display of immaturity on the part of the head of
a party like PDP is most unfortunate especially
for the people of Kashmir. He alleged that PDP
leadership is mainly responsible for such
bloodshed and killings of over 20 innocent
Kashmiris and that too, was the result of her
provocative remarks. The people of Kashmir are
now realising that these leaders are real
culprits who are playing with the emotions of
people merely for their vote bank. They are least
bothered about their miseries, bloodshed or
killings. He said DSS will not tolerate any such
move which divides the people on regional or
communal lines. He claimed that a delegation of
Sabha will go to Delhi and meet President, PM and
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi seeking immediate
solution of the problem.
The DSS leader
appealed the Sangarsh Samiti and Kashmir Action
Committee members to initiate dialogue and
resolve the crisis. He further pointed out that
studies of students, business of traders and
other sections of society was facing irreparable
loss. Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Amarnath
pilgrimage has also been affected with the
ongoing agitation, Mr Charak maintained.
NC
demands relief for labourers
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: The
National Conference (NC) leaders have expressed
serious concern over the miserable condition of
the labourers and other daily earners who have
suffered most due to turmoil in the State.
In a joint
statement, the leaders demanded that three-months
free ration along with edible and kerosene oil be
given to labourers, as their families have
reached at the brink of starvation.
The NC leaders
also urged the Central and State Governments to
waive off loan of farmers, transporters and young
entrepreneurs under self employment scheme and
traders for one year and also condone delay in
depositing bank installments as they have
suffered heavily due to turmoil in the Jammu
region.
The signatories to
the statement included Ajay Sadhotra, provincial
president (Jammu), Ratan Lal Gupta, senior vice
president, Kr Rachpal Singh, former MLA, Sheikh
Bashir Ahmed, vice president, Surjeet Singh
Slathia, MLCs TS Wazir and Devender Singh Rana
and others.
JURSEA
demands reservation to locals in SMVDU
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: The
Jammu University Research Scholars Executive
Association (JURSEA) today flayed Shri Mata
Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) authorities for
not granting reservation to local students.
Addressing a press
conference, Vikas Sharma, JURSEA president said
that if University of Jammu (JU) was granting
reservation to local students in its off-site
campuses then why SMVDU has not been granting any
sort of reservation of local students for
admission in various courses.
He remarked that
SMVDU was opened to facilitate quality technical
education to students of the State but the self
styled attitude of the university authorities
denied Jammu students their right. He also took
exception to the fact that majority of teachers
there were also non-locals.
JURSEA president
added that when the entire Jammu was under
curfew, the SMVDU was kept open by the Vice
Chancellor which caused tremendous inconvenience
to local teachers and students. He, however,
alleged that the SMVDU Vice Chancellor has been
working in self styled manner and harassing the
local employees of the university.
GBSF
supports agitation, appeals for peace
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU,
Aug 14: The
Gujjar Bakerwal Students Federation (GBSF) has
expressed solidarity with the ongoing struggle
for land transfer to Shri Amarnath Shrine Board
(SASB).
In a statement
issued, Shahnawaz Choudhary, GBSF President, said
that the issue of struggle was just and genuine
and Government must respect the sentiments of
people by immediately restoring the land to
Shrine Board.
He, however,
appealed people of all communities to maintain
communal harmony and peace at all costs to
preserve the secular fabric of Jammu region.
Meanwhile, he
expressed concern over the loss of education of
students at all the levels.
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