Aamir meets Gehlot on female foeticide

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JAIPUR, May 9:

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan today met Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and pressed for speedy trial of female foeticide cases as promised in the first episode of his debut TV show ‘Satyamev Jayate’.
“The CM has assured me that he will take it forward with the Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice so that a fast track Court is formed. Apart from that, he has assured me that the Government is already working on the issue and will continue to do so,” Aamir told reporters at a joint press meet with Gehlot.
“The CM told me that after watching the first episode, he had called a meeting of senior officials. It is an important issue for the entire country and he has decided to take it forward strongly,” the 47-year-old actor said.
In the first episode of his reality show aired on Sunday, Aamir had invited two journalists from Rajasthan who talked about their sting operation to expose doctors involved in female foeticide and how no action has been taken against them.
Gehlot, on his part, praised the actor for raising social issues like female foeticide.
“The show is true to its name. Aamir has started a movement. He has taken up an issue, which concerns entire country. The sting operation happened in Rajasthan 7-8 years ago but it was Aamir who brought their good work in front of the country.
“His show will bring people forward and make them think that female foeticide is something which is not good for the country, society or self,” the Chief Minister said.
Despite being a busy Bollywood star he has taken time out to raise these important issues, Gehlot said. (PTI)

Slathia, Sham inaugurate NRHM Sammelan at Samba

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SAMBA, May 9: Minister for Health, Floriculture and Horticulture Sham Lal Sharma and Minister for Industries and Commerce Surjit Singh Slathia today inaugurated an NRHM Sammelan , here today.
The sammelan was organised by District Health Society Samba in collaboration with NRHM Directorate with the aim and objective to create awareness among the people about the centrally sponsored flagship health scheme envisaging up-gradation of rural health services.
The ASHA workers, who are instrumental in carrying out this scheme at grass root level, were also honoured at the function.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Surjit Singh Slathia, appreciated the results obtained in the field of Health services and also the role of ASHAs in achieving the remarkable targets under this Mission. He also appreciated the health department for putting Rs 10,000 at the disposal of panchayats for providing free medicines and other health services to the people.
Minister for Health highlighted the achievements of the Health Department.
He announced that from this financial year the allowance for uniform, including sweater for ASHAs will be enhanced to Rs 2500 from Rs 1000 being paid at present. The Minister also announced that each ASHA worker would be paid Rs 150 as mobile bill, besides the Government would pay for the private vehicle engaged by the ASHAs to escort delivering mother.
The Minister also announced that 20 bed full-fledged labour room would be set up at Parmandal PHC for the convenience of the local people.
He said that Government was committed to provide basic health care facilities to people living in every nook and corner of the State and child and mother health care is one of the important component of the overall health of the society.
Vice Chairpersons SC Advisory Board Swaran Lata, MLA Samba Yashpal Kundal, MLA Hira Nagar Durga Dass, MLC Noor besides DDC Samba Mubarak Singh, Director Health Services Dr. Madhu Khullar, Mission Director NRHM Dr. Yash Pal Sharma, Director Floriculture K. K. Sharma, Director Horticulture J. N. Sharma, CMO and Medical Superintendent, senior doctors, Asha workers, multi-purpose workers and other concerned staffs of the health department and district administration.

Sessions Court transmits R K Finance Scam case to CJM

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JAMMU, May 9: Principal Sessions Judge Jammu, Jang Bhadur Singh Jamwal has transmitted the much publicized R K Finance Scam case to the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) with the direction to proceed with the trial under law.
After hearing Public Prosecutor Shabir Choudhary for the State and Advocate Anil Bargotra for the accused other than Rakesh Kumar Gupta, who has been declared absconder, Principal Sessions Judge observed, “after the scanning of the evidence of prosecution witnesses as well as the other material available on record, I am satisfied that prima-facie only offences under Sections 420/120-B RPC have been made out against the accused and there is sufficient material to proceed against them for these offences”.
“The offences under Sections 467/468/471 RPC have not been made out against the accused because there is no tangible evidence available on record in sustenance of the charge against them for these offences”, the Court further observed. Accordingly, the accused were discharged under Sections 467/468/471 RPC.
The contents of the charges under Sections 420/120-B RPC were read over and explained to accused Ramesh Kumar Kundal, Ravinder Kumar Gupta and Neeraj Samotra. However, the accused while denying the charge completely disassociated themselves from the occurrence.
“Now the case is not exclusively triable by the Court of Sessions. Accordingly, the case is transmitted to the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jammu with the direction to proceed on with the trial under law”, Principal Sessions Judge said and directed the accused to cause their appearance before the Court of CJM Jammu.

Medical camp for postal employees, pensioners

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SRINAGAR, May 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Postal Services is organizing a free medical camp for the postal employees and postal pensioners here at the General Post Office (GPO) complex on May 12.
In a statement, S. R Jassal, Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir Postal Circle Welfare Board said that super specialists in the fields of cardiology, diabetes and gastroenterology will examine the postal employees and the pensioners during the medical camp. He said that it is for the first time that such a camp is being organized in the state.
He said the camp will be inaugurated by Chief Post Master General, Jammu and Kashmir Circle, John Samuel, adding that all the postal employees as well as pensioners will attend the camp along with their families.

Renowned singer Vijay Malla passes away

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JAMMU, May 9: Renowned singer of “Darshan Dukh Chalay Tribawan Lalay Pamposh Malay Traveh Nael’’ and “Har Mokh Bar Tal’’ fame Vijay Malla breathed his last this afternoon after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 57.
His cremation will take place at Bantalab Cremation Ground tomorrow afternoon.
Hailing from Mallapura Gadoobagh, Habbakadal, Malla came to prominence as a singer from his school days as singing was his family trait.
He is survived by his wife and two children. Malla, who was a house hold name in Kashmir besides singing umpteen Urdu Ghazals, had sung Kashmiri Leelas and Bhajans.
He was also Music Director for Maa Sheranwali a Bhajan production of Song and Drama Division, which Mr Malla had joined in year 1982. His thousands of magical song numbers made him a heartthrob of many of his fans especially in Kashmir Valley.
He spent years in Mumbai and gave a splendid musical tribute titled Jus-ta Ju. On his return he continued to work with Song and Drama Division. Vijay Malla was an institution and a lighthouse of subtle musical nuances that he used to decorate his songs with. All this was natural to him.
His musical journey started from 70s and he was Pt. Vish Pran Dhar’s gift to Kashmiri community and over the years the people of State enjoyed his bewitching music, the voice that had magic in it.
He was also connected with Rangmanch Theatre.
His death has come as a shock to his fans all over the country and as the news of Mr Mallah’s death spread here hundreds of his fans rushed to his residence to express their grief and shock.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister of Renewable Energy Dr Farooq Abdullah have expressed their profound grief and shock over the demise of Mr Malla. They described Mr Malla a great singer and expressed their sympathies with bereaved family.
The organizations of artists including Athwas Foundation led by Bihari Kak, Pir Panchal and others have also expressed their shock and grief over demise of Mr Malla.

GNF constitutes new unit for distt Jammu

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JAMMU, May 9: Gareeb Nawaz Foundation (GNF) in its meeting here today held under the chairmanship of Moulana Ansar Raza its president constituted a new unit for district Jammu.
As per a release, Khalid Mehmood Khan was elected as president of the Foundation while Mohammed Shameeem Khan was elected its vice president.
Masarat Begam was elected as general secretary, Rajinder Kumar as organizing secretary and Satpal Verma as secretary.
Besides Parvaz Ahmad, Vinod Chopra, Bansi Lal and Khurshid were elected as members of the Foundation.
Addressing the meting Moulana Raza emphasized the need for promotion of brotherhood and nationalism. He called for fighting out those elements who are hell bent to disturb the peace in the country.
He declared that the Foundation will work for the upliftment of the poor and downtrodden of the society. He appealed the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, to frame a board of Madrasas in J&K for religious as well as technical education.
Ashwani Pradhan chairman of the GNF proposed the vote of thanks.

Brahmin Sabha elects office bearers

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JAMMU, May 9: The general body election of Brahmin Sabha, Sainik Colony was organised at its headquarter in Sainik Colony under the chairmanship of VS Mangotra.
During the election, Dr Khem Raj Sharma was elected as president, ID Raina as senior vice-president, Devinder Nath Sharma as vice-president, KC Sadhotra as treasurer-cum-cashier, Priya Warat Sharma as secretary, DC Padha as joint secretary whereas Romesh Sharma and Ram Sarup Sharma were elected as executive members of the Sabha.

Woman’s body recovered from Jhelum

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SRINAGAR, May 9: Police recovered the body of a female from river Jhelum at Awantipora in Pulwama district.
A police spokesman said that the body of Muglee aged 65 years wife of Ghulam Ahmad Wani resident of Ghat Mohalla-Awantipora was recovered from river Jhelum at Alochibagh-Sambooora, Awantipora. The lady was mentally challenged and was missing since May 1 from her home. Police has initiated proceedings under section 174/CrPC in this regard.

KP bodies criticize Government’s callousness towards migrants

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JAMMU, May 9: Various Kashmiri Pandit organizations including All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS), Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) Kashmir Samiti Delhi (KSD), All Migrant Camp Coordination Committee (AMCCC) and Kashmiri Displaced United Council (KDUC) have taken the State and Central Governments to task for their failure in mitigating the sufferings of the displaced Pandits from Valley.
In their separate statements the AIKS chief, Moti Kaul, KPC president, Kundan Kashmiri, KSD president, Rakesh Kaul and leaders of AMCCC and KDUC Desh Rattan and Vinod Tickoo respectively said that the callous attitude of State Government towards the displaced Pandits has has led to a lot of resentment among the community members.
They said that there is no headway on much talked about PM’s package as out of 6000 jobs announced by Dr Manmohan Singh in 2008 only few hundred youth were appointed in last four years while the Government was adopting the delaying tactics in appointment of waiting list candidates.
Making it clear to the Government that Kashmiri Pandits have not left the Valley out of their sweet will Kundan Kashmiri, Rakesh Kaul, Desh Rattan and Vinod Tickoo said that the Government should pay due compensation to the losses of property suffered by the community during last 23 years of turmoil. They said that maximum houses of the community have turned into rubble in Valley while others were razed to ground besides the properties were vandalized and no compensation was paid for the same till date.
They alleged that the overaged youth have turned desperate as no steps were taken for their rehabilitation. These youth have no source of income except a meager amount being paid to them as cash assistance. It is also unfortunate that no steps are being taken for the enhancement of the same though the relief holders are sitting on dharna for over 40 days.
While criticizing the Government for enforcing the 16 hour long power cuts in Jagti township they said that this amounts to human rights violation and community will take recourse to the same.

Dumped ration seized

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DODA, May 9 : Sub-Divisional Magistrate , Gandoh Bal Krishan along with SDPO Gandoh raided a private godown at Baina Gawari and seized 92 bags of rice weighing 46 qtls (approximately), wheat 23 bags weighing 11.5 qtls, sugar 7 bags weighing 3.5 qtls and Atta 1 bag weighing 0.5 qtl.
The ration was lifted by a dealer for village Acchair from general godown of CAPD at Changa in the middle of April 2012 and has not been disbursed among the rationees till date. Besides, 95 bags of fertilizer (urea) were also found dumped.