Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 6: Due to food poisoning, six female medicos undergoing training at Dental Hospital Seoura falling under the jurisdiction of Gangyal police station fell sick.
As per police sources, six female medicos undergoing training at Dental Hospital Seoura fell sick after consuming food in the hostel mess of the college.
All the medicos were shifted to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) where doctors stated that they all fell ill due to food poisoning.
They have been identified as Azra (21), daughter of Dr Mohammad Iqbal, Basra (21), daughter of Nazir Ahmed, Afiyat (21), daughter of Nazir Ahmed, Hadiya (21), daughter of Dr Qazi Iqbal, Faiza (21) daughter of Mushtaq Ahmed, Saba (19) daughter of Shafi Roshi, all residents of Srinagar.
A case in this connection has been registered and investigation started.
Six female medicos fall ill due to food poisoning
Cleaner dies after fall from truck
Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Aug 6: A cleaner died after fall from a moving truck, which was on way from Kashmir to Jammu, here today.
The deceased was identified as Prabjeet Singh (26) son of Sikandar Singh of Jassian Road Ludhiana. He was hanging up with the truck door and accidentally fell down on the road at Nadi Su near Kud.
According to the police reports, the truck was being driven by father of the deceased. The victim was rushed to Sub District Hospital Chenani where doctors declared him as brought dead.
Meanwhile, decomposed body of an unidentified male was recovered near Tikri bridge Udhampur.
Sethi distributes certificates among winners of Power Lifting Championship
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 6: BJP leader Yudhvir Sethi distributed certificates among the winners of Inter State Power Lifting Championship during an impressive valedictory function, organized by Fitness First Gym at Pacca Danga, here today.
The event was held under the supervision of Preet Dutta, Chief coach of the Gym.
Power lifters took part under different weight categories and the winners included Pankaj Verma and Sunny Wazir in 93 kg category, Vishal Kohli under 83 kg category, Rohit Singh Jamwal and Kewal Kumar under 63 kg category and Miss Rama under 53 kg category.
Congratulating the winners, Yudhvir said that such events not only boost the morale of the sportspersons, but also develop a sense of consciousness about health, adding that in the present era youth is getting addicted to drugs and the Gyms and allied institutions help them not to derail from the mainstream.
While appreciating the efforts of Preet Dutta in running a Gym in the heart of the city, where there are no play grounds and parks for the people, Mr Sethi said that such Gyms prove beneficial for the people, especially the sports lovers.
Man dies as timber log falls on him
Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Aug 6: A villager died after a large timber log fell on him in Budhal area of district Rajouri this afternoon.
Reports said the mishap took place when one Mohd Latief, son of Ali Mohd, resident of Lakhi Pargain in Budhal area had gone to Androchi Dhok on the higher reaches. He was carrying a huge log of timber on his shoulder. He slipped down and the timber log fell on him, hitting his head with great force. He died on the spot. Later, his body was shifted to Budhal by other workers engaged in felling trees.
Crude oil futures rise 0.66% on overseas cues
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: Crude oil futures rose 0.66 per cent to Rs 5,987 per barrel today as speculators created positions amid a firm trend in Asia.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for delivery in August gained Rs 39, or 0.66 per cent, to Rs 5,987 per barrel, with a business turnover of 3,073 lots.
The oil for September delivery moved up by Rs 33, or 0.56 per cent, to Rs 5,971 per barrel, with a business volume of 170 lots.
Marketmen said the rise in crude oil futures was largely in tandem with a firming trend in Asian trade on bargain-hunting, but gains were capped by concerns about tepid demand in the US.
Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude prices for September delivery advanced by 27 cents to USD 97.65, while Brent crude gained 31 cents to USD 104.92 a barrel in mid-morning trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange. (PTI)
Encroachment of defence land
According to a belated survey conducted by the Defence Ministry, it is revealed that no less than 730 acres of prime land in the districts of Srinagar and Jammu have been encroached upon and grabbed by the civilians. The cost of this encroached land runs into hundreds of cores. The land grabbers refuse to vacate and in some cases demand compensation for vacating the encroachment. This has mostly happened during the peak years of militancy in Kashmir. Defence forces were busy with countering insurgency and had no time to attend to the interests of the army. Generally, the Army makes an assessment of its requirements like setting up camps, establishing firing practice sites, playgrounds, space for encampment, paring slots etc. and then through formal communication, land is allotted. The army fences it and takes its possession. But since army units were busy in fighting terror in State for many years, the landed property of the army remained unattended. Taking benefit of this situation, locals clandestinely encroached on army land and grabbed the chunks and continue to remain in possession.
But now, the army has taken up the matter officially with the revenue authorities and demanded that illegal encroachment be got vacated. It is reliably learnt that the Government is now seized of the problem and has ordered proper authorities to submit a report on existing encroachments and suggest measure to evict illegal occupation of land that stands allotted to the army. Army is not going to carry the land anywhere; all that it needs is to have space on the ground where it can function and execute its official duty effectively and adequately. We urge the State Government to issue instructions to revenue and other concerned departments to enlist encroachments of army land and take necessary action to get that vaccated at the earliest.
Silver futures move up on global cues
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: Silver prices edged higher by Rs 170 to Rs 43,551 per kg in futures trading today as speculators created fresh positions on firming global trend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver for delivery in September traded higher by Rs 170, or 0.39 per cent, to Rs 43,551 per kg in a business turnover of 352 lots.
Likewise, the white metal for delivery in far-month December traded higher by Rs 153, or 0.35 per cent, to Rs 44,325 per kg in 7 lots.
Market analysts said fresh positions built up by speculators buoyed by a firming trend in the precious metals overseas mainly pushed up silver prices at futures trade.
Meanwhile, silver added 0.40 per cent to USD 19.86 an ounce in Singapore. (PTI)
Cardamom futures extend gains; up 1.08% on spot demand
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: Continuing its rising streak for the third day, cardamom prices moved up by 1.08 per cent to Rs 925.90 per kg in futures trading today as speculators enlarged positions amid strong domestic and export demand.
Besides, restricted arrivals from producing regions supported the upside.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in September advanced by Rs 9.90, or 1.08 per cent, to Rs 925.90 per kg in a business turnover of 32 lots.
In a similar fashion, the spice for delivery in October gained Rs 4.10, or 0.44 per cent, to Rs 928.10 per kg in 155 lots.
Market analysts said apart from strong domestic and export demand in the spot market, less arrivals from growing regions led to the rise in cardamom prices at futures trade. (PTI)
Mentha oil futures decline 0.17% on profit-booking
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: Mentha oil prices declined 0.17 per cent to Rs 725 per kg in futures trading today as speculators booked profits at prevailing levels amidst sluggish demand from consuming industries in the spot market.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, mentha oil for delivery in September declined by Rs 1.20, or 0.17 per cent, to Rs 725 per kg in a business turnover of 25 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in August shed Rs 1.10, or 0.15 per cent, to Rs 712.50 per kg in 243 lots.
Analysts attributed the fall in mentha oil futures to profit-booking by speculators and subdued demand from consuming industries in the spot market. (PTI)
Crude palm oil futures rise 0.39% on pick-up in demand
NEW DELHI, Aug 6: Crude palm oil prices were up by 0.39 per cent to Rs 513.50 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions amid pick-up in domestic demand and limited arrivals from producing regions.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude palm oil for delivery in August moved up by Rs 2, or 0.39 per cent, to Rs 513.50 per 10 kg in a business turnover of 170 lots.
Similarly, the oil for delivery in September edged up by Rs 1.60, or 0.32 per cent, to Rs 503.50 per 10 kg in 187 lots.
Analysts said pick-up in demand in the spot market against restricted arrivals from producing regions mainly led to the rise in crude palm oil prices at futures trade. (PTI)