Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 11: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah has sanctioned Rs. 5 lakh for the five new born babies of Afroza of Larkipora, Budgam. The amount will be placed in fixed deposit at the rate of Rs. one lakh each for the five babies.
The Chief Minister also directed Minister of State for Health, Javaid Ahmed Dar to visit Lal Ded Hospital and enquire about the health of mother and the babies.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu, Jang Bhadur Singh Jamwal today awarded rigorous life-imprisonment and fine of Rs 10,000 to a man for murdering his wife.
According to the prosecution case, accused persons—Javed Ahmad and his mother Suriya Begum strangulated Parveen Begum on June 28, 1998 at their residence at Haveli Mohalla Bhaderwah and later set the body ablaze in order to destroy the evidence of murder.
After hearing Public Prosecutor Shabir Choudhary for the State whereas Senior Advocate Sunil Sethi for the accused, Principal Sessions Judge observed, “this case speaks of the story of despicable betrayal of connubial trust by a husband against his wife. The lust of a husband to get rid of his wife has put a wedge in their marital relationship and unfaithfulness towards her put an end to the blooming life of the unfortunate and young pregnant woman”.
“The deceased’s yearning to have long and happy marital life was exterminated. The husband and mother-in-law of deceased allegedly displayed a drama in their home on the fateful day that the deceased has committed suicide by pouring kerosene oil on her”, the Court said.
While referring to a case of Supreme Court titled Himachal Pradesh Vs Manchar Singh Thakur, the Court observed, “the taking away of life by unnatural means has been prohibited since time immemorial howsoever a person strong may be”, adding “I agree with the pleas raised by defence counsel that the accused is young man and is only bread earner of the family. He has no previous record of crime also. He is neither a terror to the society nor menace therein”.
“The counsel finally has prayed that the case does not fall within the category of rarest of rare case which calls for imposition of capital punishment on the accused/convict. In view of the guidelines issued by Apex Court, this case does not fall under the category of rarest of rare case”, the Principal Sessions Judge further observed.
With these observations, the Court awarded rigorous imprisonment for life and a fine of Rs 10,000 to the accused.
Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, May 11: The historic initiative of training the party cadre at the mandal/ Block level by conducting more than 50 training camps in the entire Jammu province took off at Arnas, the peripherial Mandal of Reasi District, which was addressed by BJP State president Shamsher Singh Manhas, National Executive Member & chief spokesperson, Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also Prabhari for Reasi District, State secretary Yudhvir Sethi and district president Kabla Singh.
Shamsher Singh Manhas, in his inaugural address, said that inner party democracy is the hallmark of BJP and every party worker has a say in the party and he can approach highest level without any hindrance and will be heard.
There is total democracy in the Party and all the office bearers from the mandal level to the national level are elected through an electoral process.
The basic purpose of organizing these training programmes is to inculcate in the rank and file of the party, the spirit of nationalism and social service and treating the political work as a means of serving the nation and making it strong and vibrant.
Dr. Jitendra Singh, while addressing the training session said that BJP is not a mere political party but a nationalist-cultural movement aimed at keeping alive the thousands year old civilization of India with all its ethos of humanism, brotherhood and uncompromising commitment to motherland”. He, while dwelling on the history, growth and ideology of BJP, cited references to disapprove the false propaganda unleashed against the party by the Congress and some other pseudo-secularists.
He said that Mahatma Gandhi is on record of having appreciated the good work done by the Sangh Parivar and reminded that Bapu had addressed the Sangh Sammelan at Wardha in 1934 and the Sangh workers at Delhi in September 1947.
Describing the BJP a truly secular political party in the country with equal concern for Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Sikhs, Dr Jitendra Singh said that the Party could not have captured power in Goa State Assembly recently without the support of minority Catholic Christians.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that Shyama Prasad Mukherjee had founded Bharatiya Jan Sangh not for any political ambitions but because he felt that a political arm was essential to achieve the goals of Indianhood envisaged by the Sangh “Sangathan”. Referring to special challenges in Jammu & Kashmir, Dr Singh said Kashmir is the “Balidaan Bhoomi” of Mukherjee and it is because of steadfast stand of the party during the recent years of terrorism that separatists and separatist friendly forces in the State could be kept under check.
Yudhvir Sethi threw light on the qualities required of an ideal worker. Kabla Singh focussed on election scenario in the area in respect of BJP.
Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, May 11: Legal Services Committee is going to organize Mega Lok Adalats from 21st to 31st of May at District Court Complex, Udhampur and in all the Tehsil Headquarters of the district.
According to the Chairman, District Legal Services Authority Udhampur, Mega Lok Adalat at District Court Complex Udhampur has been fixed on 21st, 25th and 31st of May. Likewise, the Mega Lok Adalats are being scheduled to be held at Sub Judge Court Ramnagar on May 23 and May 24, besides the Mega Lok Adalat at Munsiff Court Chenani would be organized on 26th of May. Similarly, on May 29, the Mega Lok Adalat would be held at Munsiff Court Majalta
During the these Mega Lok Adalats, the family disputes, MACT, compensation, criminal compoundable, bank, insurance cases besides the cases of the other nature would be settled.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: Centre for Biodiversity Studies of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) identified as Regional Resource Agency for DNA Clubs in J&K organised a Symposium on the “Miracles of Biotechnology”, in which students from various nodal schools of Rajouri, Jammu and Poonch participated.
The inter club symposium and also painting competition on the subject Nature was organised by the Regional Resource Agency as a part of the ongoing DNA Clubs programme sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
During the event, Prof AK Koul, Dean School of Bioscience and Biotechnology and Mohd Rashid Chowdhary, Registrar, BGSBU were the chief guests while Heads of Departments, faculty, officers, incharge teachers and students were also present.
Vice Chancellor BGSBU Prof IA Hamal, complimented the organizing team for providing a platform for information sharing and talent promotion for young students.
Prof Koul in his address emphasized on the need for creating opportunities at schools levels for students to use their inherent capacities for innovation.
Mohd Rashid Chowdhary congratulated Dr Zaari for his untiring efforts while coordinating an impressive symposium and painting competitions for students.
Colonel KK Dogra, Principal, BGSBU Polytechnic while opening the symposium hailed selection of CBS as one of the RRAs for implementation of the national level DNA club programme in the State as an achievement.
Dr S Verma, Acting Director of CBS deliberated on the biotechnology subject and stressed on the need for sensitizing young students about the importance of such subjects as emerging career option.
Principal Investigator Dr Ashfaq Ahmed Zarri made a presentation regarding the Ministry of Science and Technology funded ongoing project.
On the occasion, mementoes and certificates were distributed to the winners of the inter club symposium competition.
Earlier, Mehvish Shawl presented welcome address and also compered the programme while Dr Zarri presented vote of thanks.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: Sadhu Samaj has fully endorsed the VHP decision to start parallel yatra to Holy Cave of Swami Amarnath Ji on the auspicious day of Jeshtpurnima falling on June 4.
Announcing this at a joint press conference here today Sant Mohan Bharti Ji, Sant Yogeshwar Nath Ji, Sant Kailash Nath Ji, Sant Parmanand Ji and Sant Angur Nath Ji said that Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) and Government should not interfere in the date and duration of yatra and should remain confined to arrangements and creation of facilities for the pilgrims during the two month long pilgrimage to Holy Cave.
By interfering in the yatra date and duration the Board and Government were playing with the sentiments of Hindus which will not be allowed, they said adding the Sadhu Samaj will fully back the VHP which has decided to run the parallel yatra from June 4.
They warned that neither the Sant Samaj nor the Hindu Samaj will tolerate any change in the traditional schedule of the yatra, which should start on Jesh Purnima and culminate on Sawan Purnima.
Meanwhile former convener Shri Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti, Leela Karan has also endorsed the VHP decision to start the parallel yatra on Jesht Purnima and asked the Government and Board not to interfere in the same.
Talking to media persons here this evening Leela Karan said that the decision on duration and time of yatra should be left to dharmic bodies only and Board should remain confined to creation of facilities for pilgrims.
He regretted that every year the Government was creating controversy on Amarnath yatra and this will not be tolerated at any cost.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: D N Kissu chairman Non Camp organization has expressed grave concern over the broad day light chain snatching incidents in the Durga Nagar area.
In a statement issued here today Mr Kissu urged the police to maintain a vigil in the locality so that the people especially women folk don’t feel harassed.
He expressed shock the way an octogenarian women Dhanwati Bhat wife of late Radha Krishan Bhat was attacked by some robbers during broad day light and duped of all the gold ornaments she was wearing.
He said the women fell unconscious in the lane and over six tolas of Gold she was wearing was taken away by the robbers. The incident has sent shock waves in the area and people especially the women feel scared.
Mr Kissu said though FIR was lodged by her family members in local police post but no one has been arrested of far. He urged the Police authorities to start investigation and arrest the robbers.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: Sangarsh RTI Movement has strongly condemned the attack on RTI activist Bhag Singh Kotwal of Parnote District Doda, who is serving as a master in Government, Higher Secondary School Kandhote by some goons for filling an RTI application in BDO Office Thatri on April 20 seeking details of the money spent on construction of road from Prem Nagar to Parnote.
On May 6 the two persons involved in the construction work of the said road asked Mr Kotwal either to withdraw his application or face the consequences.
On May 9 when Singh was coming back from his school and was on his way to his home to Parnote, the duo who were under the influence of liquor attacked him. It was only after the intervention of some locals that he was rescued. Bhag Singh lodged an FIR in P P Prem Nagar.
Balvinder Singh Convener Sangarsh RTI Movement along with other members which includes Raman Sharma, Senior Advocate sheikh Shakeel, Advocate Diwakar Singh and Advocate Vilakshan Singh advodemands immediate intervention of the Chief Information Commission and the State Government in this regard and also demanded that Government should ensure safety and security of the RTI activists.
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: The Buddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology (BUEST), the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh Industries Association (BBNIA) and Taleem Academy Private Limited (TAPL) entered into a tripartite agreement to facilitate the Institute-Industry collaboration towards academic and research for mutual benefit. The greatest beneficiaries of this will be the students, the industry and the civil society at large.
Three dignitaries present at the program from BUEST were Dr Lovi Raj Gupta (Vice Chancellor), Gaurav Jhunjhunwala (secretary of governing body) and Dr Sorab Sadri(Director, School of Management Studies). On behalf of BBNIA the dignitaries were Arun Rawat (president), Y S Guleria (general secretary), Rajinder Guleria (past president along with 28 senior level representatives from Industry. On behalf of TAPL Jaiprakash Hasrajani (CEO) was present.
Under the aegis of this MoU a sustained program of academic adoption has been launched by BUEST with a uniqueness and novelty that is not being offered anywhere else in the country. This program would consist of three separate but concurrent initiatives implemented at BUEST on an ongoing basis.
A new initiative of sponsored study for Industry and skills up-gradation has also been mooted since there is always a need for industry to upgrade the quality of its employees through education and skills development and BBNIA would look upon BUEST to provide the same.
This tripartite agreement between BUEST, BBNIA and TAPL has ushered in a new era in the history of Himachal Pradesh that will facilitate sustained developmental growth amongst the students, workers, managers and civil society in general. It is being hailed as a landmark initiative taken by a University in the annals of institute-industry collaboration.
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SRINAGAR, May 11: The doctors at a private Nursing Home, the City Hospital, Srinagar, abandoned the laparoscopic cholecystectomy of a patient after they found adhesion.
Syed Zubeida, a resident of Peerbagh was diagnosed with gall stones and was advised by the doctors for cholecystectomy. Following this the lady was admitted at the City Hospital on May 9 and some of the investigations were carried out.
Dr Mohammad Shafi Ladakhi told Excelsior that after the investigations of the patient laparoscopic cholecystectomy was advised for her. “When we were conducting the laparoscopic cholecystectomy we found adhesion and stopped the process. If we could have gone ahead with the process it could have proven fatal for the patient”, said Dr Ladakhi. He said that investigations conducted on the patient couldn’t show the adhesion as such cases are rare. The surgery was stopped to save the patient’s life, he added.
The son of the patient, Syed Tajamul, however, told Excelsior: “My mother was admitted and following this some of the tests were carried out. The doctors said that the surgery would be carried out on Thursday (May 10). We made all the preparations and my mother was mentally ready for the surgery. The surgery was supposed to be carried early in the morning at 6:30 AM.”
He said that on Thursday two doctors of the City Hospital, Dr. Zakir and Dr. Mohammad Shafi Ladakhi, turned up at 6:30 a.m. and asked for the patient to be shifted to the operation theatre for surgery. After 15 minutes both the doctors came out and said that the surgery cannot be carried out.
Tajamul said that his mother was un-conscious since she was administered anesthesia and her abdomen was cut only to be stitched later on. The situation turned tense in the hospital as the attendants of the patients raised strong protest and demanded action against the two doctors.
“The hospital authorities instead of taking action against the doctors discharged my mother in the evening. Later on I showed my mother to three doctors and they too were dismayed with the attitude of the doctors of City Hospital. The health authorities should look into this so that such horrendous blunders are not repeated,” said Tajamul.
Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Saleem-ur-Rehman said that he would get the details about the case and then decide only what action can be taken. He asked the attendants of the patient to get in touch with him so that the surgery is carried out in a government hospital.
