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JAMMU, Aug 16: A young woman namely Kailesh Devi (30), wife of Tar Singh and residence of Kalsote Panchairi, tehsil and district, Udhampur has been missing from Bus Stand Jammu since August 13.
According to her brother in law, Pawan Devi Singh, she was neither mentally nor physically fit.
A missing complaint in this regard has already been registered in Police Station Bus Stand.
In case of any information regarding her whereabouts, intimation may please be furnished on mobile numbers 9858144375, 9697143698 or Police Station, Bus Stand, Jammu.

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JAMMU, Aug 16: To mark the celebration of 66th Independence Day, Surya World, Institutions of Academic Excellence took a major initiative towards the education of girl students with the launch of project, AFSAR BITIYA, today.
The project, under which Surya World commits to provide 100 percent Scholarship to 200 girl students, was launched amid Independence celebrations in Village Bapror, near Chandigarh, today.
Detailing on this initiative, Saanya Verma, Director Surya World said that providing quality education to the deserving girl students has always been key agenda for Surya World and could not have been a better occasion than the Independence Day to launch the project.
The project will cover all girl students joining Surya World to pursue various technical/higher education courses like B Tech, M Tech, BBA, MBA, BCA, MCA, B Arch, B Pharma etc on first come first basis.
“The initiative of the Surya World was made possible because of the generous commitment made by Surya Pharmaceuticals Limited, a Fortune India 500 Company supporting the Surya World Institutions,” Verma informed.

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SAMBA, Aug 16: An elderly man was crushed to death under a goods train at Vijaypur in district Samba this afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as 70-year-old Anand Kumar, son of Mir Chand, resident of  Ward No. 8 Vijaypur. The mishap took place when he was crossing the rail track near Gate No. 3. A goods train which was passing from the platform, crushed him to death on the spot. Later, Railway police removed his body to local hospital and later handed over to the family after performing legal formalities.

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JAMMU, Aug 16: More social, political organizations and trade unions have celebrated the Independence Day at different places in Jammu region yesterday by holding colorful functions and programmes.
Associated Chamber of Traders Federation (ACTF): On the occasion of 66th Independence Day yesterday a grand function was organised by ACTF at New Rehari here. The president of the Federation Yash Paul Gupta was the chief guest on the occasion who unfurled the National Flag.
Pradesh Congress: Senior Congress leader and former MP, Janak Raj Gupta hoisted the National Flag at various places on Independence Day yesterday. Besides the Party head Office at Shaheedi Chowk where the function was organised by DCC, he hoisted the flag at Rehari, Chowk Chabutra and other places.
Former Minister and Congress leader Manjeet Singh hoisted the National Flag at Vijaypur in Samba district on the occasion of Independence Day yesterday. The function was attended by senior Congress leaders also.
DCC Udhampur: A colorful function was organised by DCC Udhampur at Dhabar Park Udhampur where the flag was hoisted by senior Congress leader Brij Mohan Sharma.
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP): The Independence Day was celebrated by ABVP J&K as Sankalap Divas yesterday. The activists of ABVP took out bike rallies in different parts of the state. In Jammu the Tricolor was hoisted at the Law School University of Jammu by Raghav Sharma and Vishal Khajuria. Later the ABVP activists took a bike rally to Parade.
At Ramban the bike rally was led by Anchal Singh, district president ABVP.
ABVP R S Pura Unit: A Tiranga rally was organised by RS Pura Unit of ABVP in connection with celebration of Independence Day yesterday in the town. On the occasion the students pledged to make India a corruption free country. The rally was led by Koushal Sudan and Vishal Mahajan. The rallyists were chanting patriotic songs en- route.
BJP Udhampur: Senior vice president of BJP Pawan Gupta hoisted the National Flag at Lal Chowk Gole Market Udhampur in presence of large number of people on the occasion of Independence Day yesterday.
Panthers Party: In connection with celebration of Independence Day a grand function was organised by Panthers Party at Slathia Chowk Udhampur yesterday where MLA and senior Party leader Balwant Singh Mankotia hoisted the National Flag.
Jammu Kashmir Democratic Front (JKDF): Chairman JKDF Anil Gupta hoisted National Flag at Party functions held at different places yesterday.
He hoisted the National Flag at the impressive functions organised by the Party at Rehari Colony, Bakshi Nagar, Top Sherkhanian, Kachi Chawni, Karan Nagar, Talab Tillo, Lakkarmandi, Rajpura, Old Rehari and Akhnoor.
Rural Wing JKDF: The Rural Wing of JKDF hoisted the National Flag at a function held at village Allora in Akhnoor. The flag was unfurled by Mulkraj Sharma in presence of other people and party leaders.
Sh. Badri Nath Shiv Mandir Prem Nagar New Plots: A grand function was organised by the Mandir Committee yesterday in connection with celebration of Independence Day in which Municipal Commissioner, JMC K L, Khajuria was the chief guest who hoisted the National Flag.
All J&K Scheduled Caste Welfare Association: An impressive function on the occasion of Independence Day was organised by the Association at B R Ambedkar Community Hall Janipur here to celebrate the Independence Day yesterday. R L Bharti president of the Association hoisted the National Flag on the occasion in presence of other members.
Mother India (NGO): A grand function was organized by the organization at R S Pura yesterday to celebrate the Independence Day under the presidentship of Raj Kumar Choudhary who hoisted the National Flag also.
Christian Biradari North Jammu: A colourful function was organised by the Biradari at Ustad Mohalla here in connection with the celebration of Independence Day yesterday. The function was presided by Variyan Teji president of the Biradari. Mr Anil Gupta president JKDF was the chief guest on the occasion who hoisted the National Flag.
Bharatiya Vidya Mandir: The students and staff members of Bharatiya Vidya Mandir Ambphalla held a grand function in connection with celebration of Independence Day along with prisoners of Central Jail at Kot Bhalwal Jammu. On the occasion the National Flag was hoisted by SSP Jail Rajni Sehgal and Dr Rajinder Thapa.
Village Raipur: The 66th Independence Day was celebrated with great pomp and show at Raipur Upper B Panchayat. The Tricolor was hoisted at Nardani Chowk by Sarpanch Kuljeet Singh Jamwal.
POWERGRID:  The Independence Day was celebrated by Powergrid Transmission System–II Northern Region at Grid Bhawan, near Bahu Plaza here with gaiety & enthusiasm. S.K. Sharma, General Manager (Projects), NRTS –II, who was the chief guest on the occasion, unfurled the flag. K. R. Suri, General Manager (O&M), Powergrid Jammu, Senior officials, employees, their families and children were also present on the occasion.
In the similar function held at its Narwal Office  K. R. Suri, General Manager (O&M & PSTCL) unfurled the National Flag, he in his address congratulated the employees and their families present there and appreciated their efforts in making Powergrid an esteemed origination and the No. 3 transmission company in World.
SOS Children’s Village: The Independence Day was celebrated with fervour and gaiety by the SOS Childeren’s Village Association (Balgaran) Channi Rama, Jammu yesterday. On the occasion the National Flag was hoisted by Y V Sharma president Chamber of Commerce. The children of the village presented a colorful programme on the occasion.
National Mazdoor Conference (NMC):  The 66th Independence Day was celebrated with traditional gaiety by NMC. The conference held a function at Kali Jani where its president Subash Shatri hoisted the National Flag.
All J&K Christians Forum: On the occasion of Independence Day a colorful function was organised by the Forum at Ambphalla near District Jail. The National Tricolor was hoisted by Markes Gill State president of the Forum. The gathering also sung the National Anthem and Mr Gill distributed sweets among the gathering. The senior political leaders and prominent citizens attended the function.
Evacuees Property Tenants Welfare Society:  The Society celebrated the Independence Day with great pomp and show under the chairmanship of Inder Mohinder Tar Singh who also hoisted the National Flag in presence of large number of members of the society.
Adhyatmic Dhwani Sangeet Sadan: The 66th Independence Day was celebrated by the Sadan here yesterday with gaiety and fervour. On the occasion Rajesh Verma hoisted the National Flag.
Central Mahajan Sabha Jammu: On the occasion of Independence Day a grand function was organised by Sabha at its complex here. On the occasion the National Flag was hoisted by president of the Sabha Vinod Gupta. The chief patron of the Sabha its patrons and other office bearers were among others who attended the function.
Panchayat Committee Jindrah: A grand function was organised by Panchayat Committee Jindrah in Dansal Block on the occasion of Independence Day yesterday under the leadership of Pritam Singh Jamwal, Sarpanch. Mr Jamwal who is also the district general secretary of Congress hoisted the National Flag on the occasion.
Sainik Cooperative Housing Building: The 66th Independence Day was celebrated at Sainik Colony with great pomp and show. On the occasion the statue of Shahid Major A S Jasrotia was garlanded. This was followed by hoisting of National Flag on Society Building by Col (retd) K S Padwal chairman of the Sainik Cooperative House Building Society Ltd.
Jasrotia Welfare Society: A grand function was organized at Main Chowk Butta Nagar by the Society yesterday in connection with celebration of 66th Independence Day. The Tricolor was hoisted under the chairmanship of B S Jasrotia.
Pir Mitha Dhakki Sarajan Joint Traders Association: On the occasion of Independence Day grand function was held at Pir Mitha Chowk yesterday by the Traders Association. Ram Paraksh Anad Ex-general secretary of the Association hoisted the National Flag on the occasion. A large number of people and members of the Association attended the function.
J&K PHE Daily Wagers Union: On the occasion of Independence Day the Union held a colorful programme at its Head office PHE Pumping Station Medical College Maheshpora, Bakshi Nagar. S Kamaljeet Singh Khalsa, senior vice president National Trade Union hoisted the Tricolor on the occasion.

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SRINAGAR, Aug 16: Minister for Social Welfare Sakina Itoo today distributed pension cards among 400 beneficiaries of widows, old age pension holders and physically challenged persons of district Kulgam.
These cards were handed over to the beneficiaries at a function held at Chawalgam in district Kulgam.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that the present Government is providing monthly pension to more than 5 lakh people belonging to downtrodden, BPL families, widows and other needy and poor persons under various social welfare schemes. She said the Government under the stewardship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is making every effort to provide financial assistance to those sections of the society especially living in remote and far-flung areas for their upliftment. She asked the people to come forward and avail the benefits of the schemes launched for their welfare.
Among other, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, Gulzar Ahmed Shabnam, SP and senior officers of district administration were present on the occasion.

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SRINAGAR, Aug 16:  340 mtr span second track of Hyderpora flyover, constructed at a cost of Rs. 33.84 crore, was thrown open for public by the Minister of State for R&B, Javed Ahmad Dar in presence of Minister of State for Home and Tourism Nasir Aslam Wani today.
Besides Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Samoon, senior engineers of R&B, representatives of Valecha Engineering Ltd, Mumbai and Multi Tech Engineering Srinagar and a large number of people were present on the occasion.
Flyover is a part of Rs 212 crore 17.80 km Athwajan-Parimpora section of 4 lane Srinagar bypass project which is scheduled to be completed by October this year.
The project comprises 17.80 km road length, four major brides at Lasjan, Padshahibagh, Chanpora, Tengpora and one flyover at Hyderpora intersection. Ninty Eight percent work of the project has been completed at an accumulated cost of Rs. 203.17 crore. The contract of the project was given to Valecha Engineering Ltd Mumbai and completed by Multi Tech Engineering, a local firm headed by Farooq Mir Lasjan.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Javed said that 9000 km road length would be macadamized during this fiscal while Rs. 57 crore have been earmarked for macadamization of Srinagar city roads. He said Government has framed big plans for improving basic amenities of the people, adding all district and interior roads would be macadamized during this fiscal. He said two grade separators are proposed to be constructed at Shaltang and Soura to ease traffic pressure at these spots.
Castigating opposition parties for running negative campaign against the coalition formation, Mr Javed said that people are best judges and know to differentiate between right and wrong.
Nasir Aslam Wani, while speaking on the occasion, said that peace is imperative for development. He said executing agency succeeded in completing the job with cooperation of the people and peace prevailed during past two years. He said Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah is keen to make the State a Model State, adding that the tempo of development works has been accelerated because of peace.

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JAMMU, Aug 16: The two-day annual conference of principals, which was organised by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and inaugurated by officiating Deputy Commissioner, KVS, Jammu region, concluded here today.
A total of 29 principals of Kendriya Vidalayas of KVS, Jammu region, hailing from the State, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab participated in the conference.
The conference was based on the agenda points like academics, supervision, education at primary level, implementation of CCE and RTE, Role of Cluster in-charge principals, RTI-2005, conduct of courses new schemes of the Sangathan, use and regularization of funds, its provisions and executive powers, audit, pension, appointments of contractual staff, infrastructure facilities, conduct of CCA, sports, BS&G, adventure activities and others.
Official Deputy Commissioner, AS Gil, Assistant Commissioners, Usha Shamindra and BL Marodia, administrative officer, Pratap Singh, section officer, Nirmal Walia and Lalit Sharma from administration wing besides Kuldeep Sharma from accounts section spoke on their respective fields of specializations and clarified the doubts raised by the participants.
Apart from it interactive sessions on administrative affairs as well as financial matters were held and doubts clarified. Special discussions were held on improving the quality of education and providing more infrastructure facilities in the KVS system, new uniform pattern in KVS, accreditation standards and international collaboration, participation in various National and international events, KVS National Incentive Awards and National awards for KVS teachers.
An extensive discussion on e-library and its implementation in KVs as well as e-content based educational system in KVS, new sports and library policy in KVS, was also held.

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JAMMU, Aug 16: Various Central and State Government Departments and Public Sector Undertakings celebrated the Independence Day with enthusiasm and fervour.
Income Tax Department organized a function at Aayakar Bhawan to celebrate the Independence Day. A K Thatai, Commissioner of Income Tax unfurled the National Flag in the presence of departmental officers and staff, Chartered Accountants, Advocates, representatives from trade bodies.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Thatai said, “the meaning of the independence is to be taken in the right perspective where assessees are aware of their rights and also conscious towards their duties”, adding “if the department welcomes the assessees by extending them best possible facilities, it also expects them to fulfill the obligation by paying their due taxes to the department as taxes paid by them are utilized for development work of the State as well as country”.
Sanjay Misra, Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), J&K also addressed the gathering while as R K Kakkar, JCIT welcomed the guests.
CA Sudhir Wali, Chairman NIRC Jammu, Sat Mehta, President Income Tax Bar Association, Vikrant Kuthiala, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Jammu and Vinod Sharma, President ITEF also spoke on the occasion.
S K Sharma, JCIT presented vote of thanks while as Rakesh Kumar, DCIT and B B Gupta, ITO jointly conducted proceedings of the function.
The Independence Day celebration functions were also held in Income Tax Offices at Srinagar, Anantnag, Udhampur and Kathua.
The Independence Day was celebrated by the office of the Executive Director, Regional office, Jammu at NHPC Office Complex at Narwal with enthusiasm. All the employees and CISF personnel participated in the function.
Jatinder Singh, Executive Director hoisted the National Flag and later addressed the employees. He recalled the martyrs of freedom struggle and advised the employees to work hard with dedication for the progress and prosperity of the nation.
Similar function was also organized at Dul Hasti Power Station, Kishtwar where Arvind Bhat, General Manager hoisted the National Flag.
Doordarshan Kendra Jammu celebrated the Independence Day with traditional gaiety and fervour. Tricolor was unfurled by Director Doordarshan Shabir Mujahid in studio premises in the presence of entire engineering and programme professionals besides the persons from administrative section. R K Jarangal, Director Engineering hoisted the flag at transmitters.
Speaking on the occasion, Shabir Mujahid stressed the need to create a sense of belonging towards the nation.
The day was also celebrated with fervour at District Jail Poonch where National Flag was unfurled by Superintendent of Jail, Bushan Lal Bali.

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RAJOURI, Aug 16: Ex-Policemen Welfare League projected the burning issues of the retired policemen and their families.
In a meeting of the League held  here today,  under the chairmanship of Harmesh Sharma ( Retd DySP), the members discussed the main issues of the retired police men.  They raised the issue of enhancement of deduction of welfare fund for retirees, ex-gratia relief in the event of death of retired police personnel, constitution of Ex-Policemen Welfare Board, providing reservation to the wards of  Policemen in educational and other professional institutions besides recruitment  in police etc.
They also condemned the role of previous Government which had nullified the Govt order No 458/P of 1999 by issuing another order No. 428/2001 there by adopting partisan attitude towards the League. They also appealed to the new DGP to call a Sammelan of ex-policemen of the State and listen to their issues.