Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: High Court has kept in abeyance the suspension order of Dr Riyaz Ahmed, Incharge Superintendent Super Specialty Hospital Jammu till next date of hearing and issued notice to Minister for Medical Education, Taj Mohi-ud-Din, Chief Secretary, Secretary Health and Medical Education, Principal GMC Jammu, Dr Sunil Gupta, HoD Urology and Under Secretary Health and Medical Education.
While challenging the suspension order, Senior Advocate K S Johal with Advocate Rajesh Pal Samotra appearing for Dr Riyaz Ahmad submitted that impugned order of suspension was passed in order to harass the petitioner, who had summed up the courage to allege malafides against the Minister for Medical Education, Taj Mohi-ud-Din when he was earlier transferred vide Government Order No.21 HME of 2014 dated January 8, 2014, which was later stayed by the High Court.
“Within just seven days of passing of the present impugned order and the earlier order of transfer, there is in fact no material change in the fact situation and it is only after the Minister found himself uncomfortable because of the stay granted on the order of transfer, he managed to get the petitioner placed under suspension”, Advocate Johal said, adding “the petitioner has no objection if the entire matter with regard to purchases be sent to the Crime Branch for discrete enquiry so that everything is made public and whatever is alleged by the petitioner against the Minister vis-à-vis corrupt practice comes to limelight”.
He said that before placing the petitioner under suspension an advertisement notice was also issued by Under Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department inviting applications for appointment on academic arrangement basis for the post of Medical Superintendent in the Government Medical College and its Associated Hospitals and the petitioner was also seeking quashment of the order.
However, Deputy AG Neeru Goswami opposed the submission of Advocate Johal and submitted that the respondents were going to complete the inquiry within the fixed time frame of 21 days.
After hearing Senior Advocate KS Johal with Advocate Rajesh Pal Samotra appearing for the petitioner whereas Deputy AG Neeru Goswami for the State, Justice Virender Singh observed, ” the court is conscious of the settled legal position that Court should not interfere with the order of suspension unless it is passed malafide and for certain oblique motives without there being even a prima-facie evidence on the record connecting the employee”.
“The present case prima-facie smack mala fides in the bosom of someone who is against the petitioner and the petitioner is specific about it alleging mala fides against Taj Mohi-ud-Din who is none else but the Minister for Medical Education. All these facts cannot be overlooked by the court for purposes of granting interim relief so far it relates to order of suspension”, the High Court observed and ordered that till next date of hearing impugned suspension shall remain in abeyance.
HC directs for keeping order in abeyance
Young housewife among two attempt suicide
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: A young housewife was among two allegedly tried to end their life by consuming some poisonous substance at Bishnah.
As per reports, 20-year-old Sushma, wife of Tarseem of RS Pura allegedly consumed some poisonous substance and was found unconscious at Bishnah.
On getting information, police team from Bishnah police station rushed to the spot and shifted her to nearby hospital.
She was later referred to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where her condition was stated to be out of danger, when last reports came in.
In another incident, 25-year-old Krishan Kumar, son of Shanker Dass of Bishnah made an abortive attempt to end his life by consuming some poisonous substance at his residence.
Finding him unconscious, family members shifted him to Bishnah Hospital.
He was later referred to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where his condition was stated to be stable, when last reports came in.
Case have been registered at Bishnah police station and investigation started to ascertain the reason behind such extreme step.
Doull questions India’s selection policy
Wellington, Jan 29:
Former New Zealand fast bowler Simon Doull has questioned Indian team’s selection policy in the ongoing five-match ODI series, which the visitors have already lost, and said he was surprised by the side’s reluctance to change things around them.
The Men in Blue haven’t won a game in the ongoing tour so far, losing three of the four ODIs (one in Napier and twice in Hamilton), while tying one match at Auckland. The visitors also lost lost their hard-earned number one ODI ranking.
“I am surprised by the reluctance shown by the Indian team to change things around in this series,” said Doull, after India lost the fourth ODI in Hamilton by seven wickets. (PTI)
Ramban journalists form body
Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, Jan 29: Elections of Journalist Association Ramban (JAR) were held here today in which Mohammad Taskeen Wani was elected as president.
Atul Kumar Gupta was elected as vice president while Ravinder Kumar Kitchloo and Nawaz Ahmad Rounyal were elected as general secretaries.
The Journalists Association Ramban will work for the welfare of the working journalists of the Ramban district.
The other journalists present in the election meeting, included Parvaiz Ahmad Mir, Qamarudin Manhas, Sohil Bilal, Arshad Kazmi, Mudasar Ahmad Mir and Mashqoor Ahmad.
Tata Motors launches new Nano Twist
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: Tata Motors today announced the launch of the new Nano Twist, a new addition to the Nano range.
The new Nano Twist will now allow hassle–free and relaxed driving in city traffic with the new first-in-class Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system, designed for easy manoeuvring in tight driving and parking situations. A new signature Damson Purple colour, with chrome accents, new sporty interiors with new fabrics and stunning in-car features, make the Nano Twist an exciting car to drive.
Unveiling the Nano Twist – Navneet Trehan, Regional Manager, Tata Motors, said, “We at Tata Motors will continuously innovate on the Nano platform, catering to the dynamic desires of our growing customer base of young, trendy urbanites.”
The Nano Twist is powered by a 624cc, multi-point fuel injected, water cooled, naturally aspirated, 2 cylinder gasoline engine with 2 valves per cylinder, mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. The engine produces 38PS power, 51 Nm torque.
The new Nano Twist has been updated with more trendy features. A new look instrument cluster, now houses a trip computer and a new driver information systems, with a bright daytime and night-time Amber display and digital clock. The cluster houses new features – distance to empty (DTE), average fuel efficiency (AFE) readouts, an LED fuel gauge and a coolant temperature gauge.
Available in a variety of colours – Damson Purple (New), Pearl White, Royal Gold, Papaya Orange, Meteor Silver and Dazzle Blue, the new Nano Twist will be available in the XT version, which replaces the previous top of the line LX version of the Nano range. All XT versions come with Beige interior with the exception of Dazzle Blue, which comes with sporty black interiors.
The new Nano Twist XT is priced at Rs 2.36 Lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi. The Nano Twist will be available across all Tata Motors Authorized Dealerships, in a phased manner.
Unidentified body recovered
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: Body of an unidentified male was recovered from Gadigarh-Chatha road this morning.
As per police sources, body of an unidentified male aged around 60 years was recovered from Gadigarh-Chatha road.
On getting information, police team from Gadigarh police post rushed to the spot and shifted the body to the mortuary of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) for postmortem.
A case has been registered at Satwari police station and investigation started.
JKAEA meets DG Accounts & Treasuries
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: J&K Accounts Employees Association (JKAEA) delegation led by Hilal Ahmad Wani met Director General (DG) Accounts and Treasuries.
During the meeting, the delegation raised various issues including promotions of eligible accounts personnel at all levels, creation of Accounts Officer posts with Director Finance and creation of Accounts Officer posts and other accounts personnel at all relevant places.
Director General Accounts and Treasuries gave patient hearing to the issues and assured early redressal.
Niyaz Ahmad Qadri, president, Secretariat Unit of the association and Kulwant Singh Sambyal, Jammu Chapter were also present.
Gritty Bawne takes Maharashtra to 272/5
Hyderabad, Jan 29:
A gutsy unbeaten 89 by middle-order batsman Ankit Bawne and a half century by opener Chirag Khurana helped Maharashtra reach a respectable 272 for five at stumps on the first day of their Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka here today.
Opting to bat, Maharashtra lost in-form opener Harshad Khadiwale (15) early but Khurana (64) played the role of sheet anchor to perfection for one and half sessions as they were able to conjure three 50 plus partnerships, which helped them put up a decent total on a slow Uppal track. (PTI)
Three injured in motorcycle-scooter collision
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: Three persons were injured in road accident at Purkhoo, falling under the jurisdiction of Kanachack police station.
As per reports, Dewa Nand, son of Girdhari Lal of Nai Basti, his son Sunny and Rajesh Kumar, son of Bansi Lal of Domana were injured in motorcycle-scooter collision at Purkhoo.
On getting information, police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where their condition was stated to be stable, when last reports came in.
A case has been registered at Kanachack police station and investigation started.
Ganai Committee report total ‘fraud’: Bhim Singh
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: Chief patron of National Panthers Party Prof Bhim Singh has warned NC and Congress leaders to beware of the sentiments and urges of the people of J&K who have remained victims of NC-Congress rule for decades.
In a statement Prof Singh said that NC and Congress leaders in from the State have started playing cat and rat game only to befool the people and divert their attention from corruption, authoritarian rule, illegal detentions and loot of the State exchequer in their five years’ rule in J&K. Having realized that the people have understood their joint plans and shall kick them out in the forthcoming elections, they have started playing drama in the State in the name creating so-called and administrative units in the State.
NPP supremo said that both of them (including PDP) have be frauded with the Constitution by refusing to hold delimitation of the Assembly constituencies when the entire country had gone through the process. There are 66 blocks in Jammu Pradesh (area is 28000 sq. kms.) and Kashmir has 77 blocks (with 14000 sq. kms.) and even population. He further came out accusing both with strong words for discrimination with Jammu that Jammu Pradesh has 37 Assembly constituencies and Kashmir province 50 Assembly constituencies. Prof. Singh said that there should have been delimitation of Assembly constituencies and block units in State.
Prof. Singh further accused the Congress-NC Govt for playing fraud with the youth and fresh recruits in the State by denying equal wages and regular salaries to the new recruits. He said that 25000 boys working full time in the police as SPOs are paid just Rs 100 a day whereas, thousands of highly educated youth are engaged as contractual employees with a meager salary of a daily wager. He said that the Govt. should have regularized all SPOs, all contractual employees and filled thousands of vacancies in the Govt Departments instead of floating illegal units without authority of law.
NPP leader defined Ganai Committee recommendations on new units as a total fraud with the people of J&K and a dangerous proposition to browbeat the Central Govt. Prof. Singh said that Jammu Pradesh which has double the area as compared to the Kashmir Valley deserved a fair and equitable share in every sector and developmental works in the State.