Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 17: The documentary film titled ‘Ocean of Tears’ which speaks about conflict violence against women in Kashmir valley, got selected for 3rd Nepal Human Right International Film Festival (NHRIFF) in competition category. The festival is scheduled between February 21 and 24, 2013.
The film speaks about the nature of crimes committed against women in Kashmir valley. It showcases eye opening facts about spine chilling events of crimes against them. The film reveals victims’ experiences in the struggle against all forms of violence inflicted on them. It depicts how they learn to deal with their past and the coming year of further battle against the power structures.
For the first time in the history of Kashmir conflict, film like—“Ocean of Tears” highlights the Kunnan-poshpora mass rape incident, Shopian –Asiya and Neelofar, involuntary disappearence and some untold stories and got passed by Central Board of film Certification and Produced by Rajiv Mehrotra of PSBT. The film –“Ocean of Tears” was evaluated by film professor Suresh Chabria, FTII Pune, and K Bikram Singh, film critic and writer, and appreciated the film in terms of its content, research and Cinematic Mise-en-scene.
The films subject Advisor is Dr. A G Madhosh, eminent psychologist and educationist, Research by Ezabir Ali, Bilal a Jan and Khair-un-Nisa besides research, script was written by Tanveen Kawoosa and Bilal A Jan, Director of photography—Sameer Sharma, Zaffar Iqbal and Aafaq Shah, Editing by Jalal Jeelani and sound by Javid Dar. Executive producer –Tukika Shrivastava with Ridhima Mehra, Produced by Rajiv Mehrotra and Directed by Bilal A Jan.
‘Ocean of Tears’ selected for international festival
Include Gojri language in 8th schedule: TRCF
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 17: Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation (TRCF) urged the UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to included Gojri language in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Dr Javaid Rahi, Secretary, TRCF said that the foundation has written a letter to Sonia Gandhi reminding her about the promises made to the Gujjar community people during her visit to the State in 2010.
“You (Sonia Gandhi) promised to empower the Gujjar community socially, economically, politically and culturally, but till date nothing has been done in this regards”, Dr Rahi said.
He added that the State Government has already recognized Gojri language in the 6th schedule of the State Constitution and urged Sonia Gandhi to include it in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution during the forthcoming Budget session.
Development of Shiv Parivar cave shrine demanded
Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Feb 17: Shiv Parivar Cave Committee (SPCC), a committee constituted by locals of Mankote Thandikassi village of Rajouri to ensure time bound development and raising of other infrastructures around the historic Shiv Parivar cave, today threatened to launch agitation for proper facilities to the tourists and devotees visiting this cave.
A meeting of the Shiv Pariwar Cave Committee (SPCC) was today held in the cave under the leadership of committee president Sarpanch Yogesh Sharma. All the members of committee, also from Muslim and Sikh community, took part in the meeting.
Addressing the meeting, Yogesh Sharma alleged that the Tourism Department and Rajouri Development Authority have badly failed in providing basic facilities to the devotees visiting this cave which is not only a religious destination but also a glaring example of religious unity as not only Hindus but Muslim and Sikh also pay their obeisance at the cave.
He said that about six years have passed since discovery of this historic cave but so far concerned authorities have paid no heed towards this place, which has huge tourist potential.
Mohammad Bau Hussain and Fojam Singh a Muslim and a Sikh respectively, who are members of the cave committee, also expressed their deep concern over non development of the cave shrine.
Deputy CM inaugurates Annual Sports Day at K C Gurukul
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
UDHAMPUR Feb 17: Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand inaugurated Annual Sports Day of K C Gurukul Public School at village Jakhar in Udhampur by lighting sports lamp in the premises of school ground here on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister, who was the chief guest, highlighted the importance of games in the school curriculum, saying that extracurricular activities play vital role in the overall personality development of the students. He said holding of annual sports meet in any educational institution has its own relevance as such occasions provide a common platform to the talented students to exhibit their hidden sports talent which further help them in improving self-confidence, physical and mental capabilities.
Appreciating the school management for organizing such a grand function, Tara Chand said that he was happy to witness that the school is providing education based on co-curricular activities for the harmonious maturity of the students.
Later, Tara Chand presented trophies, medals, and certificates among the students who excelled in the co-curricular activities.
Earlier, the students presented sport and cultural activities which were highly appreciated by the audience.
Among others, Legislator Krishan Chander Bhagat, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Udhampur- Reasi Range Jagjit Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, P K Pole, Senior Superintendent of Police, Udhampur, Ashkoor Wani, Director Academics, KC Gurukul Public School, Vijay Puri, besides senior members of the KC Gurukul Educational Society, prominent citizens, teachers, parents and students were present on the occasion.
Tiwary hits ton before Watson guides Australia to 131/4
CHENNAI, Feb 17:
Manoj Tiwary staked his claim for a maiden call-up to the Test squad with a timely century before Australia’s spinners bowled out India A for 451 on the second day of the warm-up match here today.
In reply, the visitors, riding on Shane Watson’s 84, reached 131 for four at stumps on a day when play started more than two hours from the scheduled time due to wet outfield.
Matthew Wade (3) and Moises Henriques (0) were at the crease at the end of day’s play.
Tiwary struck 129 off 187 balls, finding the fence 18 times and cleared it thrice.
Tiwary is not in the 15-man squad selected for the first two Tests but this performance will remind the selectors that he is in form, having fully recovered from the injury he suffered in the middle of the Ranji season last December.
India A would have liked to score a few more runs considering that they were 338 for four at stumps on the opening day, and with Tiwary in good nick, that was definitely a possibility.
However, after going wicket-less on the opening day, off-break bowler Nathan Lyon and promising 19-year-old left-arm spinner Ashton Agar grabbed five wickets between them to stop the India A team around the 450-mark at the Guru Nanak College Ground. (PTI)
JPC members term CBI probe in 2G cases abroad as snail’s pace
NEW DELHI, Feb 17:
Members of a Parliamentary panel have expressed anguish over the “snail’s pace” investigations being carried out by the CBI abroad in the high profile 2G spectrum scam case.
The CBI has informed the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G that it has sent Letters Rogatory to various countries seeking details of cash flow to establish cases of criminal culpability in allocation of 2G spectrum allocation, and also allocation of additional spectrum beyond eligibility.
During the meeting earlier last week, members of the Committee told CBI Director Ranjit Sinha that they were unhappy over the “snail’s pace” progress in investigations abroad.
CBI said while cases in India have been investigated, the probe in foreign countries was still pending.
The probe agency has sent Letters Rogatory, issued on April 11, 2012, to Malaysia, the UK, Mauritius and Bermuda, and their execution is being pursued with the help of Interpol and respective High Commissions, CBI said in a presentation to the JPC last week.
Letters Rogatory were issued seeking information about source of funding of certain telecom firms who were awarded the radio waves. (PTI)
IGP Dilbag Singh lighting traditional lamp during Annual Day function at Kids Kudos Public School in Jammu.
IGP Dilbag Singh lighting traditional lamp during Annual Day function at Kids Kudos Public School in Jammu.
Students of Shanti Swaroop Memorial School presenting cultural item during Annual Day Function at Zorawar Singh Auditorium in Jammu on Sunday.
Students of Shanti Swaroop Memorial School presenting cultural item during Annual Day Function at Zorawar Singh Auditorium in Jammu on Sunday.
Minister for Planning Ajay Kumar Sadhotra addressing public meeting at Makwal on Sunday.
Minister for Planning Ajay Kumar Sadhotra addressing public meeting at Makwal on Sunday.
Ex-Army Chief for strengthening defence mechanism vigorously
AMRITSAR, Feb 17: Former Army Chief Gen J J Singh today said though a war with China is unlikely in the near future, India must keep modernising and strengthening its defence mechanism as a formidable deterrent.
“India must take up development of border areas and update its intelligence network to deal with neighbours including China and Pakistan,” said Singh, also the Arunachal Pradesh Governor.
Interacting with media persons at the 107th annual Convocation of Khalsa College Amritsar, he said the present century belongs to Asia, and therefore, China and India must work together as most powerful nations of this continent.
“We have shared history of peaceful co-existence despite border tensions in 1960s. There are ample opportunities to resolve pending issues peacefully,” said Singh.
“China and Pakistan must understand that patience of India is not its weakness and it is capable of defending its borders,” he said.
During his convocation address, Singh stressed on modernisation of education and female literacy. (PTI)