Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 1: CJM Jammu, Jatinder Singh Jamwal has rejected the bail application of one Pawan Kumar, son of Krishan Chand of Preet Nagar, who was involved in throwing of acid on a woman.
After hearing Chief Prosecuting Officer Harminder Singh for the State, CJM observed, “the CPO has seriously resisted the bail application on the ground that investigation is still in progress and in case the accused is admitted to bail, he is likely to hamper the investigation”.
“The allegation against the accused in the present case is that he has thrown acid on woman with the intention of killing her. The woman is still under treatment with considerable burn injuries and doctors attending her have expressed their inability to submit a definite opinion about her condition”, the Court said, adding “the accused does not deserve the concession of bail at this stage”.
With these observations, the Court dismissed the bail application of accused.
CJM denies bail to accused in acid throwing case
Pathania for setting up Degree College at Majalta
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 1: A prominent lawyer and senior Youth Congress leader, RS Pathnia, today called upon the Government to immediately take steps for setting up of a Degree College at Majalta.
He said this while addressing a meeting of the party workers at Panchayat Ghar, Majalta.
Welcoming Government’s assurance that a Degree College would come up very shortly at Majalta, Pathania pleaded that right on 100 km stretch from Udhampur to Deoli (Billawar), there is no Degree College for the pass outs of Higher Secondary Schools. He added that the proposed degree college at Majalta would benefit not only pass-outs of as many as dozen Higher secondary schools of Majalta but also the border areas of four adjoining tehsils- Jammu, Samba, Billawar and Ramnagar.
Pathania further apprised the people that Union Minister for Human Resources and Development, Chief Minister and State Higher Education Minister had assured that Degree College would come up very shortly at Majalta.
It is pertinent to mention here that All Parties Tehsil Action Committee, Majalta, has already unleashed a massive signature campaign in order to further create pressure on Government for the genuine demand of the fifty thousand people living here.
Prominent among those who addressed the people included Kuldeep Singh, Romesh Gupta, Kulbir Singh, Mohan Lal Sharma and many others.
RSS releases ‘Shikshaamritam’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 1: Rashtriya Sanskrit Sanstan (RSS), Ranbir Campus, today released departmental magazine of the department of Education namely “Shikshaamritam”.
On the occasion, Prof Yash Pal Khajuria, Principal, was the chief guest, who released the magazine. The magazine anthologises the research papers, articles and other pieces of literary and academic writings by teachers and students of the department.
While speaking, Prof Khajuria, said that the magazine would not only become a medium of expression for the students and teachers, but also emerge as a leading academic journal for research activities.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof M Chander Sekhar, Head of the Department of Education, expressed hope that the next issue of the magazine would be carrying the ISSN number.
The editorial board of the magazine comprises of Prof M Chandra Sekhar, Dr Nagendra Jha, Dr Srigovinda Pandey, Manish Kumar Chandak, Dr Sagarika Nanda and Paramesh Kumar Sharma.
Capacity Building Workshop for Women commences at KU
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 1: Five day UGC sponsored Workshop on “Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education”, organised by Women’s Study Centre and Department of Home Sciences, Kashmir University, commenced at Gandhi Bhawan Hall, Kashmir University.
The workshop was declared open by Prof Talat Ahmad, Vice chancellor of Kashmir University, who presided over the inaugural function.
In his address, Prof Ahmed said that despite best efforts, statistics reveal that gender bias still exists in our society which gets vividly manifested by the imbalanced ratio between men and women.
He called upon the need of having gender based studies and surveys in local, regional and national institutions.
In her keynote address, Prof Pam Rajput, member, Government of India, High Level Committee on the Status of Women and Executive Director, Women’s Resource and Advocacy Centre, acknowledged the role Kashmir University and the Government of J&K in being sensitive to women’s issues.
Prof Poonam Dhawan, an expert on women’s issues stressed upon the need for the creation of a more conducive ambience for women to help hone their skills and talents.
Prof Nilofer Khan, Coordinator of the programme and Director Women’s Studies Centre, said that the main objective of the workshop was to achieve the increase in the number of women in decision-making positions in higher education and develop a gender friendly environment.
“The workshop has participation of women from universities, colleges and other institutions holding higher and middle level positions to undergo the training extending to five days”, she informed.
At the end of the first day, Registrar Kashmir University Prof Syed Fayyaz presented vote of thanks.
ntroduce statistics in all colleges: JSSF
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 1: Jammu Statistical Student’s Forum (JSSF) has appealed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to take steps for introducing Statistics subject at school and college level.
Addressing a press conference, president JSSF, Dr Sandeep Singh Charak, brought into the notice of the people of Jammu in general and CM in particular that at present Statistics is taught in only three colleges and few Government schools in Jammu Division. He appealed the CM to take required steps for introducing this job oriented subject at school and college level.
Sandeep said that Government had started PG course at college level in 2006 and PG Statistics was proposed to be opened at Government MAM College and all the necessary formalities were completed but the Department failed to start the said course till date.
He also said that the contractual appointments for teaching posts should be made as per UGC guidelines and there should be preference for higher qualification and while making recruitment for these posts UGC recruitment rules should be strictly followed failing which JSSF would launch full fledged agitation.
Non-Camp DCC holds meet, highlights demands
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 1: Non-Camp Displaced Coordination Committee today held a meeting under the chairmanship of its chairman, DN Kissu, to take stock of the political and other developments in the State.
While addressing the gathering, Kissu said that PM’s rehabilitation package of 1500 crore has remain unimplemented and the ex-gratia paid to the displaced KPs for the burnt properties has been partially paid.
He urged the Government to immediately remove the draconian condition attached with PM’s special employment package for the displaced youth and pay the assessed amount for the gutted properties immediately.
The members of the Committee demanded that the displaced Kashmiri Pandits living in rented houses be allotted quarters at Jagti or the feasible rent be paid to them.
They also expressed concern that there is a large segment of displaced population which has become overage or are ineligible for PM’s employment package for one reason or the other, be given a one time grant of Rs 25 lakh for doing their own business.
Prominent speakers included Prof GL Koul, PN Raina, PL Sudeshi and many others.
Bhalla releases ‘Preet Lari, ‘Maa Sheran Wali’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 1 : Stressing on strengthening of State’s rich, floristic, ethos, amity and brotherhood, Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation, Raman Bhalla today underlined the need for unified approach by all to achieve peace and progress.
Mr Bhalla was releasing two books of Mohan Dogra included ‘Preet Lari’ and ‘Maa Sheran Wali’ at function organized by Nami Dogri Sanstha at K L Sehgal hall at Abhinab Theatre
Senior Advocate Sham Sunder Lehar, Additional Secretary Cultural Academy,. Savita Bakshi, President Nami Dogra Sanstha Harish Kaila, renowned artists Yash Pal Yash besides writers, poets and artists in large numbers were present on the occasion.
Mr. Bhalla said that the cultural diversity of the State and richness of literature in different languages have contributed a lot in developing love bonds between various cultures and areas. He said that literature speaks about a civilization and is rich historic treasure to know in detail about the life style of a people and the area.
The Minister said that ‘Preet Lari’ and ‘Maa Sheran Wali’ are the collections of Dogri poetries and Bhajans which are bound to create interests in the literary circles.
The Minister greeted the Mohan Dogra and Nami Dogri Sanstha for coming up with such type of books to boost the Dogri through their write ups. He lauded the effort of writer for bringing out very useful and informative books, saying it will equip the readers with all relevant information of the Dogri poetries and Maa Saheran Wali Bhajans. He said journals of this kind are need of the hour to guide younger generation about their culture particularly towards gainful academic and professional fields as per their aptitude, talent and interest.
He stressed on translation of the books also and said that such books should reach to market so that the people can read them as the books are an eye opener and can remove the darkness form one’s life.
Rallies, protests mark May Day in Valley
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 1: In connection with the World May Day, functions, rallies and protests were held here today. Daily wagers, workers, Anganwadi workers and helpers and labourers raised protest in support of their demands. They impressed upon the State Government to fulfill their demands.
Addressing a rally at Regal Chowk, Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), state President and MLA Kulgam, Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said that the working class continues to suffer in the modern times. He said the working class has been subjected to different types of ill-treatment at the working place.
Tarigami said the woes of labourers, who are engineers of economic prosperity, are on the increase. He underlined the necessity for wider unity among the working people for reversing the disastrous neo liberal economic policies. He said there is no room for any illusion, adding that only united struggle of the toilers can force the Government and employers to concede the genuine demands of the working people.
Tarigami was not allowed to take out a protest rally from Sher-i-Kashmir park and stopped by the police near the Regal Chowk while heading towards the main areas of the city centre.
Meanwhile, thousands of Anganwadi workers and helpers, ASHA workers, PDD daily wagers, Horticulture Non-Gazatted Employees Union, Agriculture daily wagers and casual workers union, Kishan Ganga Power Project, floriculture casual labourers union, SKICC employees union, Aircel Land Ousters and Security Guards Workers Union’, Jammu and Kashmir medical and Sales Representatives Association gathered at Sher-i-Kashmir to observe ‘May Day.
The protesters were carrying banners, placards and shouting slogans demanding concrete measures to contain price-rise, creation of employment, strict enforcement of basic labour laws, social security for toilers, abolition of contractual working system, amendment of Minimum Wages Act and fixation of statutory minimum wage of not less than Rs 10,000 per month and pension for all.
Addressing a May Day rally organized by Jammu and Kashmir Coordination Committee of Trade Unions (JKCCTU), Mohammad Maqbool President, JKCCTU said that anti-working policies are being dictated by the imperialist finance capital. He said this has created a huge gap between the poor and the rich.
“The sky rocketing of the prices, rising unemployment and corruption at high places have made the lives of working class people miserable. Policies of outsourcing, privatization and casualization of jobs have made matters worse and there is nobody who would look into this aspect of the exploitation of the working class,” said Maqbool.
Rallies were also organized by Mazdoor Union, Jammu and Kashmir Trade Union Centre and Casual Workers Association of SKIMS-Bemina in connection with the World May Day. Hundreds of labourers from across the valley participated in these rallies.
35 vehicles seized
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 1: Police Station Kothi Bagh has seized 35 vehicles including 11 four wheelers and 24 bikes from different parts of the Kashmir valley.
A police spokesman said that the vehicles seized belong to the different automobile companies. He said the vehicles have been kept in the premises of Police Station Kothi Bagh for identification of the lawful owners.
The vehicles seized are Maruti 800 Chassis No. MA3ECA12SQ-2462375-C5, Engine No. 2892971, Maruti -800 MA 3ECA12SO25653858 D6 Engine No. F8BIN3593629, Maruti -800 MA3ECA12SO2479776 Engine No. 2922496,Hero Honda Passion Chassis No. 02A21C21384, Engine No. 02A21M11729 ,Passion MD2HDHZZRCA63338, Engine No.ZHGBRA63809, TVS Victor Chassis No. MD625NF1883G57707, Engine No. 40364, Passion Chassis No. 04F09C30159, engine No.04F08M30972, Pulsar Chassis No.77112 Engine No.DJGBNL03638, Pulsar DHVBLM92595, Engine No.DJGBNLM91455, Pulsar MD2DHDJZZRCC34743, Engine No. DJGBRJ44473, Passion Chassis No.01J21023254, Engine No. 19207, Super Splendor Chassis No. 07FAEF12696, Engine No.87FAEE12633, Pulsar MD624AE1032K14217, Engine No. 0E1K32025691, Pulsar Chassis No. MD2DHDHZZRCD57315, Engine No. DHGERD58336, Passion Chassis No. 02B21C39386, Engine No. 02B21M38919, Passion Chassis No. 02B21C08482, Engine No 19251, CBZ Chassis No. 02A46C00974, Engine No.02A41M00633, Yamaha Chassis 0K1L71-017177, Engine No. 17177, Splendor Chassis No. MBLJA05EE99K05734, Engine No. 05787, TVs Victor Chassis No. MD625KF5051L49436, Engine No. AF5L51052077, Passion Chassis No. 02621C08511, Engine No. 02G21M16738, Pulsar Chassis No.DHVBLH99373, Engine No. DHGBL498755, Santro Vehicle Chassis No. 225985, Engine No. 246156, Maruti car Chassis No. 25566596 Engine No. 3595843, Alto Car Chassis No. 125250, Engine No. 4037383, Santro Car Chassis No. 245178, Engine No.314688, Maruti 800 No. 2478947, Engine No. 2921137, Indica Chassis No. 605121GTZPA, Engine No. 279801153, Santro Chassis No. 001435, Engine No. 001297, Santro Car Chassis No. 83054 Engine No. 40494, Hero Honda Chassis No. 16941, Engine No. 51771, Hero Honda Motor Cycle Chassis No.31197, Engine No.. 14950, Hero Honda Chassis No.13038, Engine No. 12777, Hero Honda Chassis No.. 21346, Engine No 20703, and Hero Honda Chassis No.08287, Engine No. 08187.
Abrogation of article 370 must for industrial progress: Chaman
Newly elected CCI team takes over
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 1: Former Union minister and MLA Jammu West, Prof Chaman Lal Gupta, has said that for the full growth and promotion of Industry in this part of the country, abrogation of Article 370 from J&K was must.
Speaking to the Excelsior on the sidelines of a function organized at the Chamber Bhawan on taking over the charge by newly elected body led by Y V Sharma here today, Prof Gupta said that for the full growth and promotion of industry in the State, abrogation of Article 370 was must. No big industrialist would like to invest here with the long term policy under such a law/ bindings. Some industrialists came here and showed interest to invest just for the lure of incentives.
“Let the incentives be stopped they will wind up and go back. This way the State is not going to take much advantage. Our youth will not be able to get secured job for any long. The Government can not offer more jobs when you have over six lakh unemployed educated youth in the State. Let the Indian Constitution flow freely in this part of the country and then see the response of the industrialists from outside”, Prof Gupta maintained.
The State Government will have to think on the lines to provide uninterrupted 24 hour power supply to the industry. More facilities and favourable and industry- friendly atmosphere is needed to be created which is still missing. Traders are faced with a lot of problems which are yet to be removed.
“I hope new team which is capable and experienced, would concentrate on the major issues of the traders and industrialists and get them addressed in near future. Our support will always be there to the Chamber team and the trading community”, stated Prof Gupta.
Earlier, re-elected Chamber president Y V Sharma, secretary general Arun Gupta (younger brother of Prof Chaman Lal Gupta), senior vice president Sham Lal Langar, junior vice president, Anil Gupta, secretary Deepak Aggarwal and treasurer Bharat Bhushan Gupta, were garlanded profusely and facilitated by the unions of many markets/ Bazar associations and individual businessmen and industrialists. Several prominent persons of the city were also present.
Devinder Singh Rana, Political Advisor to Chief Minister, also visited the Chamber House and extended greetings to the newly elected team. He spent some time with the elected body and offered full support from the Government to this premier body of traders.
Y V Sharma told media-persons that he would concentrate on the important issues of the traders and industrialists and try to come up to their expectations. He said early completion of Jammu beautification projects including Gandola from Mubarikmandi, artificial lake, parks at the Tawi banks, additional fly-overs/ express ways, creation of more parking lots will be their priority. The team will move ahead in consultation and try to find solution to the various issues of the community.
Mr Sharma said the entire team has taken over the charge of the new office today and it would work like a single unit for the welfare of the members of trade and industry.