Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 26: Prof. M. P. S. Ishar, Vice Chancellor, Jammu University, called on N. N. Vohra, Governor, at Raj Bhavan here today.
Prof. Ishar discussed several issues relating to the University’s functioning with the Governor, who is Chancellor of the Jammu University. The matters discussed included budgetary problems relating to the off-site Campuses and issues relating to private institutions affiliated to the University.
The Governor stressed the vital importance of ensuring the highest standards of teaching and research in all centres within and outside the University Campus.
Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, was present during the discussions.
JU VC calls on Governor
Jammu Mathematical Society conference begins at JU
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 26: 23rd annual conference of Jammu Mathematical Society and National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Analysis and Topology” began today in the Department of Mathematics, Jammu University.
Vice-Chancellor JU, Prof Mohan Paul Singh Ishar formally inaugurated the conference in presence of founder member of the Society Prof D K Gupta, eminent mathematician Prof S Ponnusamy of IIT Madras presently Director, ISI Chennai Centre, as the chief guest and Prof Indrajit Lahiri, University of Kalyani (WB) as the guest of honour.
While addressing the gathering, Prof Ishar shared his enthusiasm for mathematics and put across the point that use of mathematics in understanding allied science is indispensable.
This event is a three days academic activity with a large number of participants from various parts of the country. Some undergraduate and post-graduate students from various colleges and Universities of this region who stood 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in various mathematical competitions organized by the society during 2012 were given awards/certificates in recognition.
The programme started with a welcome address by the president of Jammu Mathematical Society Prof Jamwal, while Prof Ponnusamy and Prof Indrajit Lahiri threw light on various opportunities in Mathematics/Statistics for young students/scholars pursuing mathematics as their career.
The secretary of the society Dr K S Charak presented the annual report of the society and gave introduction about the national seminar as organizing secretary of the seminar. Prof Bhopinder Singh, Principal, GCET, presented a vote of thanks as vice president of the society.
11 bovine animals rescued
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JAMMU, Feb 26: Police today rescued eleven bovine animals, while the smugglers managed to escape.
Police spokesman said that, on specific information, police party from Jhajjar Kotli police station led by SHO Parvez Sajjad under the supervision of SDPO Khalik Choudhary laid a naka and intercepted a truck bearing registration number JK03C-9041.
During checking, police recovered 11 bovine animals, while the smugglers managed to flee from the spot leaving behind the vehicle, he added.
A case has been registered at Jhajjar Kotli police station and manhunt launched to arrest the accused.
Meanwhile, Nagrota police seized a Tata mobile for violating provisions of Motor Vehicle Act.
Police party led by SHO OP Chib under the supervision of SDPO Khalik Choudhary seized the vehicle bearing registration number JKO2AB-9104 for violating MV Act, spokesman added.
Social audit of MGNREGA schemes conducted
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LEH, Feb 26: The Social Audit of Halqa Panchayat Choglamsar in respect of MGNREGA schemes was held today under the chairmanship of the Nambarder Nawang Tsering in presence of Councilor Phyang Tsering Sonam, BDO, Leh, Sonam Norboo, District Panchyat Officer Vivak Puri and Sarpanch Choglamsar Punchok Dorjey.
The social audit was actively participated by the Panchs of Choglamsar.
Addressing the meeting, the BDO, Leh expounded in detail about the Section 17 of the MGNREGA which stipulate the conducting of Social Audit by the Gram Sabha (Deh Majlis) for effective implementation of the scheme. He stressed upon the Gram Sabha to educate general public about the schemes of MGNREGA and take utmost benefit from the scheme with maximum participation.
Earlier, the details of expenditure in Choglamsasr village under MGNREGA scheme were exchanged in the Gram Sabha. The Councilor, Goba, Sarpanch and Panchs also shared their experiences and suggestions for effective implementation of the MGNREGA scheme in days to come.
Likewise, in morning the social audit of Halqa Panchayat Tashi Gytsal was also held at their Community Hall under the chairmanship of Goba Tsering Tundup in presence of their Panchs headed by their Sarpanch Sonam Dorjey.
Tomorrow, the social audit of Halqa Panchayat Saboo and Spituk will be held at their respective Panchayat Ghars at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm respectively.
Absconder held after 10 yrs
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JAMMU, Feb 26: Akhnoor police today arrested an absconder, who was evading arrest for the last ten years.
Police spokesman said that, on specific inputs, police party from Akhnoor police station laid a naka at Devipur and apprehended the accused.
The absconder identified as Hakikat Singh, son of Shank Singh of Mirpur, Akhnoor was wanted in case registered at Akhnoor police station under FIR number 139/2003 under Section 415/ 323 RPC, 4/25 Arms Act and was evading his arrest since then, spokesman added.
Police party led by SHO Mahesh Sharma made the arrest under the direct supervision of SDPO Rayees Mohd Bhat.
Labourer killed, six injured in mishaps
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UDHAMPUR, Feb 26: A labourer was killed while six others were injured in different mishaps.
As per reports, a labourer identified as Sajjad Ahmed, son of Mushtaq Ahmed, resident of Lehri, Dandal, district Doda, engaged in road construction work at Surni, tehsil Ramnagar was seriously injured, when a boulder fell on him.
He was shifted to nearby PHC, where doctors declared him as brought dead.
The body was handed over to family members after completion of legal formalities, while Police has taken the cognizance.
Meanwhile, two persons were injured, when the motorcycle they were riding on slipped near Darsoo.
The injured persons identified as Yash Pal, son of Rattan Lal and Trilochan, son of Ragupati, both residents of Ramnagar were shifted to District Hospital, where their condition was stated to be stable, when last reports poured in.
A case has been registered and investigation started.
In another incident, four persons including three women were injured, when the tempo traveler they were traveling in, skidded off the road and rolled down into a gorge near Bali nallah.
The tempo trveller bearing registration number JKO2AN-6269, was on its way to Jammu from Doda, when the driver lost control over the vehicle, resulting into accident and causing injuries to four persons.
On getting information, police and locals rushed to the spot, started rescue operation and shifted the injured persons to District Hospital, where they were responding to the treatment, when last reports came in.
The injured have been identified as Indra Devi, wife of Bishan Lal, Sunitra Devi, wife of Kamal Kant and Asha Devi, wife of Shakti, all resident of Bhaderwah and Amit Thakur, son of Daya Krishan of Doda.
A case under relevant Sections has been registered at concerned police station and investigation started.
Governor reviews arrangements for Amarnathji yatra
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Jammu, Feb 26: The arrangements being made for Shri Amarnathji yatra, which is scheduled to begin on June 28, 2013 and conclude on August 21, 2013, were reviewed here today by Governor N. N. Vohra, who is also the Chairman of Amarnathji Shrine Board.
Navin K. Choudhary, Chief Executive Officer, SASB, Preet Pal Singh, Additional Chief Executive Officer, SASB, R. K. Pandita, General Manager (Works), SASB, Rajneesh Kumar, Deputy CEO and other senior officers attended the meeting held in Raj Bhawan, Jammu.
The CEO briefed the Chairman about the measures taken to commence the registration of Yatris on March 18, 2013. He informed that arrangements have been made to provide registration counters through 422 outlets for the ensuing Yatra as compared to 276 outlets provided last year. He further stated that 121 branches of J&K Bank, 50 branches of YES Bank, 101 branches of State Bank of India, 100 branches of Punjab National Bank and 50 branches of HDFC Bank would be launching registration on March 18, 2013.
The Chairman was informed that, for the convenience of the applicant-Yatris, the list of Bank Branches, format of the Application Form, and format of the Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) have been uploaded on the Board’s website: shriamarnathjishrine.com. The CEO also informed that state-wise list of Doctors/Institutes authorized to issue CHC in respect of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Chandigarh and Tripura has also been put on Board’s website.
To ensure wide publicity of all Yatra related matters, Chairman asked CEO to issue very clear Advisories, from time to time, to inform all intending Yatris about the requirement of obtaining the prescribed Compulsory Health Certificate (CHC) from the State Government authorized doctors/ medical institutes.
The Chairman also asked the CEO to address Heath Secretaries of all those States/UTs which are yet to nominate authorised Doctors/Medical Institutes and ask them to send the lists by February 28, 2013, so that the Yatris hailing from these States/UTs do not have to face any avoidable hardships.
The Chairman desired the CEO to meet the senior most officials of Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Doordarshan, and AIR this week to ensure the early launch of the awareness campaign regarding registration procedure to be followed by Yatris, requirement on the part of every Yatri to furnish the prescribed Compulsory Health Certificate, details of the doctors/medical institutes who are authorized by various States/UTs to issue Compulsory Health Certificates and Do’s and Don’ts to be followed by the Yatris during the course of the Yatra.
The Chairman, who was briefed about the arrangements being made for protecting the environment of the Yatra area, inspected samples of pictorial signages urging the Yatris not use plastics and polythene in the Yatra area, display boards showing the Do’s and Don’ts to be followed by the Yatris, dust bins and water filters to be installed in the Yatra area.
Chairman gave certain suggestions to Board’s General Manager (Works) to make the display board and signages more attractive and asked the CEO to work out the location-wise requirements of display boards, signages, dust-bins and water filters, and ensure that these items were timely installed in the Yatra area.
He also asked CEO to take up the matter regarding enforcement of ban entry of plastics in the Yatra area with the Chief Secretary. While reviewing the progress of upgraded STPs being constructed at the Base Camps of Baltal and Nunwan, the Chairman asked the CEO to follow-up the matter with State Tourism Department for ensuring that the upgraded Sewage Treatment Plant at Nunwan Base Camp is completed before May 31, 2013. The CEO was also asked to ensure that proper sanitation facilities are made timely available to the Yatris and other Service Providers.
The CEO briefed the Chairman about the action taken to implement the directions passed by Supreme Court regarding arrangements to be made for the ensuing Shri Amarnathji yatra. The Governor asked the CEO to take up all important pending matters with Chief Secretary and Home Secretary for early implementation of the directions issued by the Apex Court.
3 yrs RI to accused in abetment to suicide case
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 26: 1st Additional Sessions Judge Jammu, Y P Bourney has awarded three years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 1000 to one Jatinder Kumar alias Madan Lal, who was facing trial for the last 13 years in a case of abetment to suicide.
According to prosecution case, the prosecutrix, a student of 8th class was being harassed by the accused person and on December 4, 1999 the accused caught hold of her and started dragging her with the criminal intention. However, she was rescued by her brothers, who incidentally came to the spot.
Finding it difficult to bear the insult and humiliation the prosecutrix ended her life by consuming poisonous substance. On this, police registered a case under Sections 306/354 RPC and after completion of investigation presented challan in the Court of law on February 4, 2000.
After hearing APP Harpal Singh for the State whereas Advocate C M Gupta for the accused person, Ist Additional Sessions Judge convicted the accused and awarded two years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 5000 under Section 306 RPC.
One year imprisonment was awarded for the offence under Section 354 RPC. The Court, however, clarified that both the sentences will run concurrently. Accordingly, the accused was sent to District Jail Jammu for serving the sentence.
Sweet shops inspected, booked at Kud
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 26: The Designated Officer District Udhampur, Khaminder Choudhary along with Food Safety Officers conducted inspections of Food Business Operators especially dealing with sweets at Kud.
During the drive 15 establishments were checked and sweets worth Rs.7500 approximately were destroyed on spot. Two statutory samples of Khoya and Gajrella were lifted under the provisions of Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations, 2011. The samples have been sent to the Food Analyst, Food Testing Laboratory, Jammu for analysis.
The team also sensitized the food vendors regarding the provisions of enhanced penalties and imprisonment under the new food law and impressed upon them to carry out their business operations by practicing hygienic and good manufacturing practices.
Mother, son receive burn injuries
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UDHAMPUR, Feb 26: A woman and her son received burn injures, when their house caught fire at village Sarad Morha Clack.
As per reports, a house belonging to Shanker Dass, son of Bodh Raj of village Sard Morha Clack caught fire under mysterious circumstances.
In the incident, Soma Devi, wife of Shanker Dass and her son 4-year-old son Naresh Kumar received burn injuries and were shifted to hospital, where they were responding to the treatment, when last reports came in.
A case has been registered and investigation started.