Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 13: Two persons were killed, two others injured in different accidents.
A police spokesman said a motorcycle JK04A-5337 hit and injured a pedestrian, Ghulam Mohammad Lotto son of Ali Mohammad of Narrapora Budgam near Narraspora in Budgam district.
The injured was shifted to SKIMS Soura, Srinagar for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries.
An En-Field motorcycle HR51AR5756 driven by V.K Arora of Haryana meet with an accident at Chokyal Drass in, resulting in the injuries to the rider. He was shifted to 308 Army Hospital Drass where he succumbed to his injuries.
A Sumo JK01Q-6316 driven by an unknown person hit and injured Liyaqat Awan son of Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din of Hariganwan near Snow Land Hotel Sonamarg in Ganderbal. The injured was shifted to PHC Sonamarg for treatment where from he was shifted to SKIMS Soura for further treatment.
Mukhtar Ahmad Cheechi son of Qasim Cheechi of Waltangoo Nad fell from the roof top of a Sumo JK02AG/4631 near Waltangoo Nad in Qazigund and was injured. He was shifted to Sub District Hospital Qazigund for treatment where from he was shifted to Bone & Joints Hospital Srinagar for further treatment.
The spokesman said police has registered cases in these accidents.
2 die, 2 injured in road accidents
Workshop held on adult literacy
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 13: A three days workshop on ‘Adult Literacy’ today concluded with lightening of candle by chief guest, Sanjay Parihar, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Domana.
A number of teachers from various districts of Jammu province attended the workshop and took pledge to utilize their services for betterment of illiterate adults in their respective areas.
Gurnam Singh, Rattan Mani and their associates organised the workshop in which Vijay Gupta was guest of the honour.
In his address, Sanjay Parihar stressed upon the teachers to ensure adult literacy in their areas of posting, which could go a long way in making the people literate.
He said this job can be performed only by the teachers and they should take it seriously.
Volleyball match organized
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SAMBA, June 13: District Police Samba organized a volleyball match at District Police Lines, Samba between the teams of District Police Samba and Kehli Mandi Samba in which team of Kehli Mandi Samba emerged as winner and the team of District Police Samba as runners-up.
Mementos and participation certificates were presented to the winning team by Anil Magotra, Superintendent of Police, Samba and Roop Raj Bhagat, Commandant IRP 17th Bn Samba in the presence of Suresh Kumar Chib, Dy SP DAR DPL Samba and SHO Police Station, Samba.
PHE Task Force to seize on-line boosters: Gurezi
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 13: Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Nazir Ahmad Gurezi directed the PHE authorities to gear up their field functionaries and continue with the task force constituted to seize on-line boosters and PVC pipes to stop misuse of water for watering of lawns, gardens, washing of vehicles, constructional activities and other illegal use. He also asked them to make aware general public about the misuse of drinking water as per the J&K Water Resources (Regulation & Management) Act 2010.
This direction was given by the Minister while chairing a meeting of officers of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department convened to review the status of ongoing water supply schemes and other activities of the department.
Chief Engineer, Kashmir PHE Department Ahmad Muzaffar Lankar, Superintendent Engineer Hydraulic District Srinagar/ Ganderbal, Fida Mohammad Farouqi, Executive Engineer Water Works Division Bilal Rasool and other officers and engineers of the PHE department attended the meeting.
It was informed in the meeting that the Water Supply Scheme Sukhnag and WSS Tangnar taken up at a cost of Rs.121.00 crores and Rs.148.37 crores respectively are nearing completion. Rs.160.83 Crores in aggregate have been spent on these schemes.
The Minister directed the concerned to speed up the pace of work and complete WSS Sukhnag within a month and WSS Tangnar by the end of September this year. He said upon commissioning of these water supply schemes, the tail end areas and shortage areas like Shalteng, Bemina, Tengpora, Hyderpora, Batmaloo, Narkara, Gungbugh, Natipora, Sonawar and all such areas will be benefited.
While taking review of the facility of tanker services, it was informed in the meeting that the department has already put in place, a sufficient fleet of tankers to address the demand from deficit and shortage areas of the city and its outskirts on a permanent basis.
The Minister while appreciating the officers directed the concerned to ensure tanker services are run as per the present policy.
200 cr trees to be planted along 1 lakh km highways: Gadkari
NEW DELHI, June 13:
The government plans to plant 200 crore trees along the entire 1 lakh km National Highways network across the country to employ jobless youth.
“The length of National Highways in the country is one lakh kilometre. I have asked officials to come out with a plan to plant 200 crore trees along these stretches which in turn would create jobs for the unemployed on the one hand and protect the environment on the other,” Road Transport, Highways, Shipping and Rural Development Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari said here today.
A similar scheme could be implemented under MNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act) along the village and district roads and state highways. That has the potential to employ 30 lakh youth, he said while inaugurating a conference on “Regeneration of Rivers”.
Gadkari said Gram Panchayats will be taken into confidence and the unemployed youth could be assigned 50 trees each which could fetch livelihood for them from the produce.
He also stressed upon the need for water conservation stating that if even 15 per cent of rainwater could be tapped out of the 60 per cent that goes to the sea, the water- scarcity could be avoided and people can be supplied with potable water besides irrigation of agriculture land.
The government will lay stress on building check-dams instead of mega projects, he said, adding that the biggest impediment in way of water schemes is lack of electricity and steps were on to improve the power situation by fixing accountability and regular auditing.
He said measures were also on to save Rs 6 lakh crore on imports of petrol, diesel and gas by way of promoting bio-fuels.
He added that his departments in coordination with others are preparing roadmaps for cleanliness of Ganga and Yamuna rivers and developing waterways in the country for environment -friendly and quick movement of cargo and passenger traffic.
Gadkari also said that the project monitoring committee was looking into realignment of National Highways in calamity torn Kedarnath region, which faced flash floods last year that killed and displaced thousands of people. (PTI)
Prakash Utsav of Bhagat Kabir celebrated with religious fervour, gaiety across Jammu
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 13: The 616 Prakash Utsav of Bhagat Kabir was celebrated with religious fervour, gaiety all over Jammu region today. In this connection various functions and Shoba Yatras were taken by the devotees of this great saint of India who preached humanity, brotherhood and love throughout his life.
Bhagat Mahasabha J&K Unit organised a State level function to celebrate of 616th Prakash Utsav of Sadh Guru Kabir Saheb Ji here at Auditorium of Government Women College Gandhi Nagar today, in which follower/devotees of Sadh Guru Kabir Saheb ji from different parts of State and neighboring States of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana participated.
They paid homage to great Sant of Bakti Movement. People from the different areas reached at venue in the shape of jhankies by chanting slogan and bhajan of Sant Kabir. A satsang and kirtan was also held on the occasion by Swami Milkhi Ram Bhagat , while singing the sabad dohe and sakhian of Sadh Guru Kabir Saheb, swami Ji preached the Sangat to follow the teaching of Sant Kabir as only his teachings can bring Bhagat community out of backwardness & dark-age.
He appealed the Bhagat community to stop bad habits like drinking alcohol, smoking, dowery, etc. The family members of the Shaheed Bhagat Amar Nath Ji where special invitees. Prof. Raj Kumar Bhagat National president Bhagat Mahasabha was the chief guest on the occasion. He appealed the people of Bhagat Samaj to unite on the one platform for proper upliftment of Samaj. Er. Pawan Bhagat national vice president, Bhagat Mahasabha also spoke on the occasion and appealed the Sangat to shun the bad habits like smoking, drinking and dowry system. Mahinder Bhagat President Bhagat Mahasabha J&K unit suggest the Sangat to increase the mutual co-operation among the Samaj which is a need of hour for unity of Samaj. K K Bhagat general secretary Mahasabha also spoke on the occasion and cautioned the people to be aware of the those who betrayed the Megh Samaj in past. Bodh Raj Bhagat National vice president also addressed the Sangat and suggested some ideas for upliftment of Bhagat Samaj. Ramesh Chander Bhagat, vice President J&K Unit highlighted the achievement of Bhagat Maha Sabha in last six years. Mrs Chanchala Bhagat daughter of son of soil Shaheed Bhagat Amar Nath put light on the life and struggle of her father. Others who spoke and address the gathering were Tarsem Bhagat treasurer Bhagat Mahasabha. Naresh Bhagat also attended the function. More than 100 meritorious student of the Bhagat Samaj also honoured on the occasion. All office bearer of block committees of Bhagat Mahasabha, Panchs and Sarpanchs of the community were present on the occasion. Before concluding the celebration Guru Ka Langar served to the sangat.
All J&K Shri Sadh Guru Kabir Sabha celebrated ‘Kabir Jayanti’ on at its (State Headquater) Kabir Bhawan Chak-Avtara, Bishnah. The function was largely attended by the devotees/followers of Kabir Saheb from different parts of the State. The devotees moved in a shape of jhanki from Bari-Brahmna via Bishnah and finally gathered at Kabir Bhawan, Chak-Avtara, Bishnah.
The spiritual discourse was delivered by Baba Bhagwan Dass Ji, (Udhas Marg R.S. Pura) & Dina Nath Ji on the Bani of Saints with special reference to Kabir Bani. He explained the Sangat that Kabir was a living spirit of God & preached the inner richness of human values.
President of the Sabha, F.C. Bhagat while addressing the gathering said that Sant Kabir was a beacon of enlightment and spiritual attainment and his main thrust was on humanity by spreading the message of love, peace and tranquility. According to Kabir Sahib Bani, all human are equal and the only way to attain moksha depends on one’s karma & not the materialistic world.
Mula Ram (Ex Minister) & Chairman of the Sabha was the chief guest who appealed the community to reduce their unwanted expenses & provide best facilities to their children for their bright future. Among others who attended the function were Prof. Gharu Ram, MLA, R.S. Pura, K.C. Bhagat, MLA, Chenani, Sham Lal, MLC, Chaman Lal, Ex MLA, Yash Pal Bhagat, Subhash Bhagat & Bhushan Bhagat (Political Leaders) and others. At the end Guru Ka Langar was served to the Sangat.
Describing Sant Kabir as an epitome of righteousness, provincial President National Conference, Devender Singh Rana said that his philosophy in verse will continue to guide humanity and help society to overcome the malice of hate and intolerance.
“Those who follow teachings of the greatest Sant will never do injustice with fellow beings or tolerate injustice”, he said while paying tributes to the greatest proponents of Bhakti Movement on his 616th Prakash Diwas at a function held at Kabir Mandir Old Rehari, organized by All Jammu and Kashmir Megh Sudhar Sabha.
Mr Rana said the best way of remembering the greatest Bhakti poet is to take a pledge to tread the path shown by him and work for the growth of harmonious society where people, irrespective of caste, creed or colour live a dignified life based on the well defined principles of humanity.
Mr Rana said that Omar Abdullah led Government is keen to see weaker sections flourish economically and academically. In this connection, several path breaking initiatives have been taken during the past five and half years, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman SC/OBC Cell of National Conference Babu Rampal paid glowing tributes to Sant Kabir and threw light on various facets of his life.
In his enlightened address to the congregation, Mr Narinder Bhagat hoped that people will follow the teachings of great gurus and work towards the betterment of society.
Reports coming from Kathie, Samba, Vijaypur, Bishnah, Udhampur and other towns of the province said that the day was celebrated with full enthusiasm and religious fervour by the devotees.
Sanjeevan Jyoti, Krishan Lal bag shooting gold
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 13: In the ongoing Annual Inter-Battalion Sports Meet being organized by Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police to mark the Raising Day of J&K Police, lady Sub Inspector Sanjeevan Jyoti of IRP 17th battalion and Selection grade constable Krishan Lal of JKAP 8th battalion bagged gold medals in 300m shooting event for women and men respectively.
Dysp Regzin Sandup of JKAP-12th and lady constable Hamida Nabi of JKAP-12th battalion were adjudged runners-up in these events.
In Kabaddi, JKAP 7th defeated IRP 9th Bn by 4 points, IRP 20th drubbed JKAP 6th by 4 points and JKAP 14th thrashed IRP 17th by 34 points in a one-sided affair.
In Handball, IRP 9th Bn defeated JKAP 7th while JKAP 6th outplayed IRP 7th Bn.
In Basketball, JKAP 13th Bn defeated IRP 4th while JKAP 6th emerged winner by defeating IRP 13th Bn.
The volleyball teams of JKAP 6th, JKAP 5th, JKAP 13th and IRP 6th Bn emerged victorious by defeating IRP 11th, IRP 3rd, IRP 4th and IRP 9th respectively.
In 1500m athletic event, Ct Krishan Lal of IRP 3rd Bn finished first while as Ct Muzaffer Ahmad of JKAP 7th and Ct Khushi Ram of IRP 4th Bn finished second and third respectively. In Short-Put, Ct Manzoor Ahmad of IRP 7th secured 1st position while as Ct Arshid Ahmad of IRP 19th and Ct bagged 2nd position.
In Weight Lifting (Men) 56 kg, Lal Hussain of IRP 11th bagged first position while as Ct Kulbir Singh of IRP 3rd Bn won 2nd position. In 62 kg weight category, Ct Mohd Afroz JKAP 13th Bn secured 1st position while as Ct Shori Lal of IRP 4th stood 2nd. In 69 kg, Ct Harish Sharma of JKAP 7th Bn and Ct Mushtaq Ali of IRP 18th Bn secured 1st and 2nd positions respectively.
In 77 kg, Ct Gh Mohiudin of JKAP 5th and SI Ankush Jyoti of IRP 19th secured 1st and 2nd positions respectively. In 85 kg weight category Ct Nitin Kumar of IRP 19th and Ct Milan Kumar of JKAP 9th were adjudged 1st and 2nd respectively.
In 48 kg for women, Ct Sangeeta Koul of IRP 15th and Ct Shakeela Bano of JKAP 9th secured 1st and 2nd positions respectively. In 53 kg weight category Ct Mehnaz Abdullah of IRP 18th and Ct Komal Koul of IRP 15th secured 1st and 2nd positions respectively. In 58 kg weight category Ct Shallu Devi of IRP 5th Bn and Ct Rukhsana Begum of IRP 15th Bn were adjudged 1st and 2nd respectively.
The winners of different sports events held at five venues across the city were awarded medals at the closing function of the day.
Teenager commits suicide
Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, June 13: A teenage girl allegedly committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at her residence here.
As per police sources, 15-year-old Reena Devi, daughter of Babu Ram of district Kathua allegedly consumed some poisonous substance at her residence.
Finding her unconscious, family members rushed her to District Hospital and was later referred to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), but she died on the way.
The body has been handed over to family members for last rites after completing legal formalities.
Police has taken cognizance in this regard.
Nirvana Academy presents Dogri play ‘Rakt Daan Maha Daan’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 13: To mark World Blood Donor’s Day and to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Karl Landsteiner, the founder of “ABO” Blood grouping system, Nirvana Academy and Federation of Indian Blood Donors’ Organisations (FIBDO) today presented a short Dogri play “Rakt Daan Maha Daan”.
Written and directed by Tarun Sharma, the play opens with Paramjeet Kour, a rich lady who always believed in the power of money was asked one day to donate blood for a cause but she refused saying that she has lot of money and she can purchase blood with money whenever she required.
Once Paramjeet got a call and came to know that her brother got injured in an accident and urgently need blood. Since her blood group did not match with the blood group of her brother, she requested an old man to donate blood to save her brother’s life, who refused to do so citing his old age but assured her that he will help her to ask people to donate blood.
The, duo went to Sameer a modern city boy and asked him to donate blood, who also refused saying he had a fear in donating blood. He offered money to Paramjeet and asked her to purchase blood for her brother.
Paramjeet got tears in her eyes and then realized the importance of donating blood. The play ends with the old man appealing the people to became blood donor and donate blood time to time to save human lives.
The artists who performed in the play were Tarun Sharma, Paramjeet Kour, Sameer Bhati, Sourav Sharma, Nikhil Sharma and Rahul Sharma.
SEEK organizes Dancing Star Katra Season-3
Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, June 13: Shree Entertainers and Events Katra (SEEK), a leading event management company of District Reasi, organised a fresh edition of Dancing Star Katra 2014 Season-3 at spiritual growth center, Auditorium, here` .
This event presented platform for young kids of Katra to showcase their dancing talent.
The competition was judged by Shashi Gupta, choreographer of Dogri movie, Geetiyan and Sanjay Batra, Dance teacher DPS.
Mehak Sharma, Raghav Pujari and Monika Goswami bagged first, second and third prize respectively.
ASP Katra, Kulbir Singh was the chief guest on the ocasion, while DSP Ragubir Singh and SHO Katra Sanjeev Gupta were the guests of honour.
Anjusha Sharma, Mr Arun, Banu Partap Singh, Praveen Sanmotra Nitin, Danish, Mikhil, Shubam, Abhishek, Raja Choudhary, Raju Padha, Jiteshwar and Aman were the special guests.
Shashi Gupta spoke on the occasion.