PDP candidate from Jammu East, Bharat Chowdhary addressing a gathering in Jammu East Constituency.
JAMMU, Nov 27: Senior leader of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and candidate from Jammu East constituency, Bharat Chowdhary, today said Jammu East Constituency today suffered multitude problems due to neglect of successive State Governments.
Giving further fillip to his door to door campaign, Bharat visited some of the oldest areas of the Jammu City, where while addressing a public gathering, he said that the areas like Mubarak Mandi, Pacci Dhaki, Jullaka Mohalla comprising Ward No 1 and 2, which once used to enjoy place of prestige being adjoining to erstwhile seat of power, present a picture of complete contrast today.
“Because of complete neglect by successive Governments of Congress as well as failures of BJP MLA, these areas today suffer from multitude problems. There is total lack of civic amenities of all kinds. Total destruction of whatever lanes were available has been done in the name of development of underground sewerage. People are suffering because lanes are dug up and project completion is kept pending for months and even years. Major sufferers are old age people and small school going children who find it difficult to even walk in such lanes” he added.
Bharat assured that once elected he will ensure speedy and time bound completion of all such projects so that least inconvenience is caused to the residents.
He told that PDP is sure to form the next Government in the State hence people should vote candidate from the winning party to ensure speedy development and appealed to the voters especially Youth and first time voters that they should come forward and support pro-people agenda of PDP.
Winners of dance competition being felicitated at Happy Home School Jawahar Nagar in Rajouri.
RAJOURI, Nov 27: Sukhmani Suri of Happy Home Higher Secondary School, Jawahar Nagar, Rajouri got first prize while Rafine of the same School bagged 2nd in the inter-school dance competition organized at Sunderbani by Hardeep Dance, Music and Fitness Institute.
In the grand finale three categories were made to conduct the competition.
In senior category, Apurva Thakur of Sunderbani bagged first prize, while Rafina of happy Home School Jawahar Nagar got 2nd prize.
In junior category, Sukhmani Suri of Happy Home Jawahar Nagar Rajouri got 1st prize, while Ridhima got 2nd prize. In singing competition, Kiran claimed 1st prize.
Meanwhile, in a function organized today at Happy Home Higher Secondary School, Jawahar Nagar where the School management felicitated Sukhmani, Rafina and Ridhima.
Principal of Happy Home School, Nile Bakshi was present on the occasion.
NEW DELHI, Nov 27:
The Government is set to release a new defence procurement policy that would address entire gamut of tricky issues ranging from new norms for black listing the tainted companies to role of middlemen and from providing level field private-public sectors to attract investment through ‘Make In India’ route. Defence Ministry, under the leadership of new Minister Manohar Parrikar, was working round the clock to give final touches to the exhaustive defence procedure. “The new policy would be released by the end of next month or in the first week of the new year,” top sources in the Defence Ministry said.
Highlights of the amended policy are new norms that are being hotly debated in the Defence establishment. The first Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting, chaired by Mr Parrikar, discussed the issue at length. “The discussion remained inconclusive and in next meetings all the loose ends are likely to be tied up,” said the sources. (UNI)
JAMMU, Nov 27: Paloura Welfare Committee paid tributes to martyrs who sacrificed their lives on 26/11 2008 in a terrorist attack by Pakistani militants in Mumbai.
On this occasion, people from all works of life assembled in Paloura Chowk and lighted the candles to pay homage to the martyrs.
Sarpanch, Paloura, Balbir Singh Manhas lambasted the barbaric act of Pakistani militants. Renowned social activist Eg Vijay Sharma highlighted the sacrifices made by people living in Mumbai.
Others who spoke on this occasion include Joginder Singh Chauhan, president, JK Colony Welfare Committee R K Sharma and Bhadur Singh also paid rich tribute to the departed souls who sacrifices their lives in the 26/11/2008, Mumbai Attack.
Australia’s Philip Hughes who passed away today celebrates his century during the third day of the second cricket test match against South Africa in Durban earlier this year.
Promising Australian batsman Philip Hughes today died of a head injury sustained two days ago during a domestic match, leaving the cricket fraternity completely devastated over the “real-life tragedy”.
The 25-year-old cricketer, who was in contention for a Test recall for the coming series against India, succumbed to his injuries at the St Vincent’s Hospital, where he was battling for life after being hit on the head by a bouncer from Sean Abbot.
“It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away,” Australian team doctor Peter Brukner said in a statement.
“He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday. He was not in pain before he passed and was surrounded by his family and close friends.”
Hughes played 26 Tests in his short-career, scoring 1,535 runs at 32.65 with three centuries and seven fifties. His final Test was at Lord’s in July 2013.
He also played 25 ODIs, and remains the only Australian to score a century on ODI debut. His final ODI came last month against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, one week after he played his lone T20 international against the same opposition in Dubai.
“As a cricket community we mourn his loss and extend our deepest sympathies to Phillip’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time,” Brukner said.
“Cricket Australia kindly asks that the privacy of the Hughes family, players and staff be respected.”
As a result of his death, India’s two-day warm-up game against CA invitational XI was cancelled while the second day’s play of the third and final Test match between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned as a mark of respect for the young cricketer.
Hughes’ teammates and cricketers the world over, including batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, expressed shock over his tragic death and offered deepest condolences to his family.
The Indian cricket team also joined in the condolences.
“The touring Indian team joins the cricketing fraternity across the world in offering condolences to the family of Phillip Hughes, who has departed from our midst,” said Team India in a statement released through Cricket Australia.
“In this moment of grief, we pray that they are bestowed with divine strength to overcome this unfortunate tragedy.
“As fellow cricketers we cherish the memories of playing along with him and deeply respect his contribution to the game of cricket,” the statement said.
The incident happened when Hughes was batting for South Australia during a Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales on Tuesday. He was batting on 63 when he was struck by the bouncer below the helmet while trying to play a hook shot. (PTI)
He was administered CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation at the ground before being taken to hospital. He underwent a 90-minute emergency operation before being placed in an induced coma in the Intensive Care Unit of the St Vincent’s Hospital but he never regained consciousness.
Devastated at the sad demise of Hughes, Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland described the incident as a “real-life tragedy”.
“The word tragedy gets used far too often in sport but this freak accident is now a real-life tragedy. Just shy of his 26th birthday, Phillip has been taken from us far too young,” Sutherland said.
“It’s an understatement to say that we are completely devastated. Our grief runs deep and the impact of Phillip’s loss is enormous but nothing compares to the loss felt by those closest to him.
“Phillip was a cherished son, brother, friend and team mate … In these darkest of hours cricket puts its collective arms around the Hughes family. To his parents Virginia and Greg and siblings Megan and Jason we offer our love and endless support,” he said.
Australia’s captain Michael Clarke also read out a statement on behalf of the Hughes family.
“We are devastated by the loss of our much-loved son and brother Phillip,” Clarke read.
“It has been a very difficult few days. We appreciated all the support we have received from family, friends, players, Cricket Australia and the general public.
“Cricket was Phillip’s life, and we as a family shared that love of the game with him. We would like to thank all the medical and nursing staff at St Vincent’s Hospital and Cricket NSW medical staff for their great efforts with Phillip. We love you.”
Reactions also poured in from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and various other cricket boards like Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh and England.
Ever since the incident took place on Tuesday, many of Hughes’ teammates and friends have spent time in the hospital, offering support to the family.
Clarke, a long-time teammate and friend, was a constant presence at the hospital. Besides, Brad Haddin, Steven Smith, Shane Watson, David Warner, Nathan Lyon, Moises Henriques, Mitchell Starc, Daniel Smith and coach Darren Lehmann all visited the hospital.
On Tuesday, traumatised players from the New South Wales, including Abbot, and South Australia sides were offered counselling.
This is not the first time that a cricketer has died on the field. Indian cricketer Raman Lamba died in 1998 after being struck in the temple by a cricket ball hit by a Bangladesh batsman. He was 38.
Pakistan wicket-keeper Abdul Aziz was struck on the chest by a ball, collapsed and never regained consciousness during the 1958-59 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final. He died on the way to the hospital. He was 17.
Former Indian captain Nari Contractor had a similar life threatening experience when he was hit on the head by Charlie Griffith during the 1961-62 series in the West Indies. He needed more than one emergency brain operation, and never played Test cricket again.
In another incident, a horrific eye injury had forced South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher to retire from cricket in 2012. He had lost the lens, iris and pupil in his left eye after a being hit by a bail that flew back off the top of the wicket during his country’s tour match against Somerset. (PTI)
Sydney, Nov 28: Cricket Australia and Cricket New South Wales today supported NSW Premier Mike Baird’s announcement of a State Memorial Service for Phillip Hughes, who passed away yesterday.
“We would like to thank the Premier for his decision to grant a State Memorial Service for Phillip, and for putting the Hughes family’s views first in offering such a service to the family,” said Cricket Australia Chief Executive officer James Sutherland in a statement.
“As the Premier outlined, it will be held at the Sydney Cricket Ground and as such will be an opportunity for the entire community to pay tribute to a much-loved Australian.
“The SCG is a place that Phillip cherished so dearly, and it is a ground where Phillip provided cricket fans from around the world with so much joy,” he added.
Cricket NSW Chief Executive officer Andrew Jones said it was important to come together and remember Hughes.
“It’s important for the community to be able to come together as one to remember Phillip, and we thank the Premier for continuing his staunch support of cricket in NSW and giving us the ability to host this service here in Sydney.
“Phillip made his first class debut at the SCG and we believe this is a fitting way to celebrate his life,” Jones said.
A date for the service and other details will be decided in due course. (PTI)
UDHAMPUR, Nov 27: Six persons were injured in two separate road accidents in the Udhampur district, here today.
According to the reports, a Motorcyclist and his pillion rider were injured after their bike was hit by a Mini bus bearing Registration number JK 14B-8908 at Raun Domail near State Bank Udhampur. Locals took the injured persons to District Hospital Udhampur where doctors referred them to GMC Hospital Jammu. They were identified as Aaby Ram, son of Taj Ram and Bal Krishan, son of Ram Lal of Kaldi.
In another road accident, a Truck JK02AA-9275 collided with a Tanker JK0AB-6645 at Toldi Nalha in Udhampur. People took the injured to Distt Hospital Udhampur.
The injured persons were identified as Gurcharn Singh (54) son of Dalip Singh of R S Pura Jammu, Surjeet Singh (34) son of Khjour Singh of Bari Brahmana Jammu, Khursid Batt (30) son of Gulam Rasul Batt of Annatnag Kashmir, Rashid (27) son of Mohd Usaf of Annatnag Kashmir. Gurcharn Singh and Surjeet Singh were later referred to GMC Hospital Jammu in view of serious injuries.
JAMMU, Nov 27: In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Advocate Sanjeet Kumar seeking pollution free environment, Division Bench of State High Court comprising Chief Justice MM Kumar and Justice Tashi Rabstan today granted two weeks time to identify land fill sites.
Advocate Jatinder Choudhary appeared for the PIL whereas AAG Seema Shekhar for the State.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 27: Department of Hindi, University of Jammu today organized a lecture on the topic, “Situation of Hindi language and literature in Srilanka.
Dr Subhashini Rathnayake from University of Kelaniya, Srilanka, delivered the lecture and informed that Hindi Departments exist in four Universities of Srilanka. There are three hundred students and scholars enrolled in Hindi Department of Kelaniya University only, she added.
It is need of the day for every foreign country to speak and understand Hindi language to understand the Indian culture and Indian market, she stressed and informed that Hindi movies were playing a pivotal role in creating interest for this language.
She also disclosed that every student and faculty member of Hindi Department speaks in Hindi only. She also shared the syllabus of Hindi which is being taught over there Dr Chandima from Sri Pali campus Horana, Srilanka, also shared her views with the scholars and students. She said even in engineering college, there is a paper of Hindi language.
This was for the first time in history of Hindi Department that foreign university academician shared their views. Earlier, Professor Parmeshwari Sharma, HoD Hindi, presented a welcome address.
NEW DELHI, Nov 27:
The demand for grant of Indian citizenship to minority Hindus from Pakistan who have migrated and living in bordering districts of Rajasthan for several years was raised in the Lok Sabha today. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, P P Choudhary of the BJP said a large number of minority Hindu families from Pakistan entered India in wake of atrocities and presently had been living in some pockets in Jodhpur, Barmer and Bikaner districts for several years. Mr Choudhary demanded that the Government should look into their plight and should take steps to accord them Indian citizenship.
“A comprehensive survey be conducted for ascertaining the status and situation of these migrant families,” he said.
Kothapalli Geetha of YSRCP raised the issue of separate high court for Andhra Pradesh as the High Court in Hyderabad was due to be given to newly carved out state of Telangana. “Until the setting up of new and separate high court for Andhra Pradesh, both the states are to share the present high court and hence it should be ensured that issues and interests of her state prevailed equally in the present set up,” Ms Geetha said.
She expressed concerns over ‘discriminatory survey of settlers’ by the Telangana Government saying there were apprehensions among people of Andhra Pradesh settled in the newly carved state.
Kirit Somaiya of the BJP spoke on the issue of drought in Marathwada region of Maharashtra and demanded immediate grant of relief from the Centre to the affected farmers. He also urged for sending a central team for assessing the loss of crops in the scarcity-hit pockets. (UNI)
