The officials of Grameen Bank and Maruti Suzuki India Limited while renewing MoU on Saturday.
JAMMU, July 19: J&K Grameen Bank, a premier Regional Rural Bank of the State renewed the MoU with Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) for the finance/sale of Maruti cars, today.
This is another joint step of J&K Grameen Bank and MSIL’s rural initiative to tap the vast business potential in prevailing rural market. JKGB is committed to provide hassle free services to the rural masses, a bank handout issued here today said.
The MoU was renewed in presence of Chairman of J&K Grameen Bank, Vagish Chander, General Manager Gurcharan Singh, Head of Advances, Krishan Lal Sharma and other officers of the Bank. The Maruti Suzuki India Limited was represented by Himanshu Asopa, Area Manager, J&K, Rushil Dembla and other representatives from MSIL.
The MoU will bring synergy in the business development of both parties involved, the handout added. It said the J&K Grameen Bank has large branch network in the State and the company Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has a vast dealership network across Jamu and Kashmir.
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JAMMU, July 19: A woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence in Bhatindi area of the winter capital.
As per police sources, 60-year-old Khursheeda Akhter, wife of Kamar Din, a resident of tehsil Mendhar, district Poonch, presently at Bhatindi allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence.
Finding her hanging, family members informed the police and the body was shifted to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where after conducting autopsy, the body was handed over to family members for last rites.
A case under relevant Sections has been registered at Bhatindi police post and investigation started to ascertain the reason behind such extreme step.
NEW DELHI, July 19:
Major changes are in the offing in the way the PM’s National Relief Fund is managed as Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed that the Gujarat model should be emulated in selection of beneficiaries, giving priority to the poor and children.
Modi reviewed the functioning of the Relief Fund (PMNRF) and suggested several qualitative changes in the way the fund is managed, a PMO statement said.
Referring to the Gujarat model, he directed that the selection of beneficiaries should be done in a more comprehensive, scientific and humanitarian basis, giving priority to children, poor and cases from Government hospitals, the statement said.
Cases involving life-threatening diseases should be accorded priority and applications should be decided on need and merit, the Prime Minister added.
He also directed that pendency in appeals for help should be minimised and the draw to select the cases should be conducted in a manner that does not leave out any genuine case.
It was decided that a letter from the Prime Minister should be sent to all beneficiaries.
Beneficiaries whose appeals have been approved for grant of relief will be informed through an SMS alert, it said.
The PM National Relief Fund was established in 1948 with public contributions to assist displaced persons from Pakistan.
The resources of the PMNRF are now utilised primarily to render immediate relief to families of those killed in natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes and to the victims of major accidents and riots.
Assistance from PMNRF is also rendered for medical treatment like heart surgeries, kidney transplantation, cancer treatment etc.
The PMNRF fund consists entirely of public contributions and does not get any budgetary support.
The corpus of the fund is invested with banks in fixed deposits. Disbursements are made with the approval of the Prime Minister.
Modi also reviewed the functioning of the other Prime Minister’s funds — the PM’s discretionary fund, the PM’s National Defence Fund, the PM’s fund for student’s aid, and the PM’s fund for folk art.
The review meeting was attended by Nripendra Misra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister, and P K Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and other senior officials. (PTI)
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Srinagar, July 19: A motorcyclist was injured in a road accident in Budgam on Friday evening.
A police spokesman said a Chevrolet vehicle DL 4C AD-2412 collided with a motorcycle at Durbugh crossing in Chadoora, resulting in injuries to motorcyclist Adil Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat of Cherawani, Chari Sharief. He was shifted to Bone and Joints Hospital Srinagar for treatment.
The spokesman said police has registered a case in this regard.
NEW DELHI, July 19:
The Aam Aadmi Party today slammed the BJP for the arrest of its Delhi unit secretary Dilip Pandey and said that it was trying to replicate Gujarat style of functioning in the National Capital.
“The BJP is trying to replicate Gujarat style of functioning in Delhi. Police in Gujarat also used similar tactics to supress its opponents and frame the innocents,” AAP leader and party’s Political Affairs Committee member Sanjay Singh told a news conference here.
AAP’s Delhi Secretary and four party volunteers were arrested for allegedly instigating people and putting up posters with proactive message against Congress MLAs in their area.
Singh said that Pandey was arrested without a “solid evidence”.
Senior party leader and AAP MLA Manish Sisodia said initially two party volunteers were forced to name senior party leaders. (PTI)
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MENDHAR, July 19: A villager was seriously injured in a road accident at Ari in tehsil Mendhar this evening.
Reports said one Ashok Kumar Gupta, son of Nathu Ram, resident of Ari was hit by Tempo No. JK02AP/5339. The vehicle crushed the leg of the villager and driver sped away from the spot. The police registered a case against the driver Ramiz Khan, son of Farooq Khan of Salwah in Mendhar. The injured was removed to Mendhar Hospital and later referred to GMC Jammu.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, July 19:
Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit today parried questions whether she will resign from her post.
“I will do so according to the will of God” she said with a chuckle gesturing towards the presiding deity at the famous Padmanabhaswamy temple here while accompanying President Pranab Mukherjee.
She was replying to a question by journalists whether she would resign in the wake of the Centre asking some governors to quit after the change of regime.
Asked whether she received any communication from the Centre asking her to quit, Dikshit replied in the negative.
“I have not received any letter,” she said. (PTI)
Galle, July 19:
Kumar Sangakkara smashed his 49th half-century as Sri Lanka launched a fightback on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa today.
The prolific left-hander also shared 96 runs for the unbroken second wicket with Kaushal Silva (37) to take Sri Lanka to 110-1 at stumps.
The hosts need 260 runs with nine wickets in hand to pull off a magical come-from-behind win with three full sessions left in the game. “In a situation like this where you have 90 overs to bat, a win is not guaranteed but there is a chance,” Sri Lankan coach Marvan Atapattu said after the day’s play. “It’s a challenging total but we’ve got a team which is willing to fight.”
Sri Lanka had been forced on the backfoot after they were bowled out for 292 to concede a huge 163-run lead in the first innings. But a sporting declaration by new South African skipper Hashim Amla at the tea score of 206-6 turned the game on its head.
Although no team has ever scored more than 300 runs in the final innings at Galle, the 36-year-old Sangakkara made a target of 370 look chaseable.
The star batsman hit seven fours and a six in his 58-run knock that came off 89 deliveries.
South Africa began their defence well, with Dale Steyn once again giving his side the early breakthrough by dismissing opener Upul Tharanga for 14.
But Sangakkara stood like a rock at the other end, once despatching a full-toss from Tahir over the mid-wicket fence for a huge six. He completed his half-century in style, sweeping leg-spinner Imran Tahir through midwicket for a four.
Silva also knocked off some easy runs, smacking part-timer Jean-Paul Duminy for two fours in a row. “Look, they are very much in the contest, there’s no doubt about it. But so are we,” said South African coach Russell Domingo.
“We are set up for a cracker of a day tomorrow (Sunday). If we take two early wickets, we will be right on top of the game.” (Agencies)
JAIPUR, July 19:
Rajasthan Government today assured the Legislative Assembly that all state residents on pilgrimage to Amarnath Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir and Chardham Yatra in Uttarkhand are safe.
The assurance was given by State Rural Development Minister G C Kataria after the issue was raised in the House by MLAs of the ruling BJP.
MLA Gyandeo Ahuja said nearly 100 pilgrims from Ajmer district were stranded on way to Amarnath following violence near the Baltal Base Camp.
Other BJP MLAs Anita Bhadel and Chandrakanta Meghwal also raised concern over the issue during the Zero Hour.
The Minister then collected information from respective authorities and gave a statement in the House, assuring that all Rajasthan natives were safe.
Kataria said he was informed by the J&K DGP and other officials that there was a dispute between people and a fire broke out at the camp due to a cylinder explosion.
He said the Amarnath Yatra has been resumed.
The Minister also assured the House about the safety of state residents on pilgrimage in Uttarakhand.(PTI)
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JAMMU, July 19: Eminent artist of the State, KK Gandhi, whose art has been appreciated by every section of society making him one of the finest landscape artists of the Country today, will exhibit his solo show in Chandigarh from July 25 to July 28, 2014.
Showing deep interest and admiration towards the distinct yet popular style of working of Gandhi, Kadamb Art Society for Environment Awareness in association with “Saplings” has invited Gandhi to exhibit his solo show in Chandigarh.
The event will be a small gesture for appreciating, recognizing and admiring the art work of Gandhi, according to the chairperson of the Society.
This forthcoming solo exhibition at Chandigarh will be Gandhi’s 16th solo show. Besides he has participated in more than 40 group shows in India and abroad and 33 national and international camps.
Pertinent to mention here that KK Gandhi has not only carved a niche for himself in the world of art but has also promoted many young and talented artists by organizing many group shows and workshops.
