JAMMU, Mar 12: A one day workshop on time and stress management was organized by Entrepreneurship Development Institute in collaboration with PHD chamber under PHD-KAS at its Campus here today.
A spokesperson of the EDI said that during the workshop emphasis was laid on different factors leading to stress, concept and relevance of time, traditional time management, 4th generation of time management, time index, time profile, understanding stress and its consequences and managing stress to live better.
C.M Krishna, Programme Director, PHD-KAS Project in his concluding remarks said, that managing stress is all about taking charge, taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. He said the ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation and fun, plus the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on.
Welcoming the participants, Dr. M.I. Parray, Director EDI said, “time management is no longer simply a way to gain competitive advantage, it is now an essential survival tool for the 21st century.”
JAMMU, Mar 12: New India Assurance Company (NIAC) concluded nine day income generation programme at its training centre, Satwari, wherein more than 20 candidates from different parts of the State participated.
The training incharge while concluding the programme emphasized the need for creating awareness on the insurance portfolio particularity among the far-flung inhabitants of the State. The participants were trained by the experts drawn from the fields of management, marketing and rural development who imbibed theoretical and practical knowledge of principles and practice of general insurance portfolio, particularly as per the requirements of the people of the State.
The course coordinator said successful candidates would be authorized by the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India to legally practice general insurance work.
JAMMU, Mar 12: Jammu and Kashmir ITI Contractual Instructors Union held mass protest demonstration in front of Director Technical Education today to focus the attention of the authorities concerned towards their just and genuine demands.
Their demands pertained to Regularization of vocational instructors working as Academic Arrangement for the past seven years; Enhancement in their salary at par with consolidated rate employees; To get the process of interview initiated by SSRB from the posts on which incumbents are already working, stopped immediately; and To withdraw the above referred posts of vocational instructors from J&K Service Selection Board.
Hundreds of contractual vocational instructors from various districts of the State participated in the demonstration. While addressing president of National Trade Union Front Mohd Gafoor Dar urged the Government and concerned authorities of Technical Education to settle the demands of vocational instructors of ITIs on priority basis.
Later a delegation of the Vocational Instructors Union led by Gafoor Dar called on Director Technical Education and discussed the problems of vocational instructors. The Director assured to take up their demands with the Government.
Others who addressed included Ghulam Rasool Geelani, Nishat Ahmed Raina, Molvi Nazir Ahmad, Farooq Ahmad Sheikh, Nisar Ahmed Lone, Manzoor Ahmed, Bilal Ahmed, Parvaiz Ahmed, Rayees Ahmed, Intizar Hussain, Zulfkar Ahmed, Reyaz Ahmed, Ghulam Mohidin, Faisal and Mohd Maqbool.
RAJOURI, Mar 12: The teaching faculty of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU), Rajouri under the umbrealla of BGSBU Teaching Association today announced boycott of classes for indefinite period.
While briefing the media, a spokesman of the Association claimed that BGSBU administration had assured the teaching faculty a month ago regarding fulfillment of their demands but nothing significant has been done so far.
The decision to boycott classes was taken in a meeting of BGSBUTA held under the chairmanship of its president, Dr Asghar Ali Shah.
The Association expressed concern over the alleged callous attitude of the university administration saying that despite giving repeated reminders, there was no response from them.
Dr Asghar Ali Shah said the association had observed pen down strike last month after which administration had assured to fix a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor to resolve the issues of the teachers but they failed even to fix a meeting with the Vice-Chancellor.
He added that teaching faculty have cooperated with the administration for a long time but they have done nothing for the welfare of teaching community.
He announced that the Association will soon approach the Chancellor of the university, Omar Abdullah and apprise him about the failure of university authorities.
JAMMU, Mar 12: Intensifying their agitation for passage of Shrines and Temples Protection and Management Bill in current session of State Legislature, Kashmiri Pandits cutting across their party affiliations today staged a demonstration, in front of Press Club here.
The demonstration was held on the call of Pt Prem Nath Bhat Memorial Trust, which is spearheading the ongoing movement for the enactment of the law for the protection and management of Hindu shrines and temples in Valley most of whom are in a dilapidated condition at present as they have suffered extensive damage during last 22 years turmoil.
The leaders of all KP political, social and religious bodies including Panun Kashmir (PK) participated in the demonstration.
They resolved and pledged to take the ongoing agitation to its logical conclusion. They warned to intensify the agitation in case the Bill was delayed in this session of the Legislature also and urged the Government to fulfill its promise made with the community.
Raising slogans in support of the Bill, the protestors warned to intensify the agitation in case Government further delayed its passage in the ongoing session of Legislature. They expressed grave concern over the condition of the Hindu shrines in Valley whose land has been encroached by anti social elements as well as some Government organizations on their own.
With banners and placards in the hands the demonstrators said that entire community is concerned over the protection on Hindu shrines and temples in Valley which are the symbols of thousands years of civilization, culture, traditions and ethos. Their preservation is must for the posterity as every shrine and temple is in itself worth thousands of institutions, they added.
They said the sentiments of entire community across the globe are attached with these shrines and temples most of whom have been vandalized after the mass exodus of the community 22 years ago. “For their protection and management we wanted a statutory board on the pattern of Auqaf Board for protection of Muslims shrines and Gurdwara Prabandhak Board and Committees for protection of Sikh Gurdawars in the State”, said a member of the Trust.
He said the passage of the Bill will be biggest confidence building measure for the displaced KPs for their return and settle back in Valley with a sense of security and dignity.
The speakers, while addressing the demonstrators regretted that despite assurances given publicly to them by the leaders and legislators from all the parties to support their demand for the passage of the Bill as well as the assurances held by the Government, the Bill has not been passed.
They said Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Minister, Raman Bhalla, Agriculture Minister, G H Mir, PDP patron Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, CPI Leader, M Y Tarigami and BJP and NC MLAs had given assurance that the Bill will be passed in this session but till date no headway was made in this regard.
The KP leaders reiterated their appeal to Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah and Raman Bhalla to get the Bill passed as assured in the ongoing Session of Legislature.
Meanwhile some political organizations including BJP and Kranti Dal have also extended full support to the demand. Kranti Dal general secretary, Preetam Sharma along with his supporters also joined the demonstration and extended full support to the displaced Pandits in their struggle.
NEW DELHI, Mar 12: Kashmiri Pandit Conference (KPC) today stressed on wide ranging discussions and debates among the displaced community on the return and rehabilitation and has urged the individual organizations not to give confusing statements on this sensitive issue concerning the future of seven lakh exiled Pandits.
The KPC which held two day working committee meeting at Union Capital under the chairmanship of its president, Kundan Kashmiri said the return and rehabilitation of the community being an important issue needs wider debate and discussion among all KP organizations as well as consultation among the cross section of the community as any step taken in hurry will prove counter productive to the larger interests of the community.
The KPC in a handout said before taking any decision on return first and foremost thing to ponder over by the community leadership is to see that weather the mindset has changed in Valley, which was responsible for the mass exodus of the community.
It said the issue also politically involves wider ramifications keeping in view internationally recognized conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, demands like so-called Azadi, self rule and autonomy etc, mood and temper of the people of Kashmir, day to day militant related incidents in the Valley, direct involvement of Pakistan in Kashmir turmoil and appeasement policies of Union Government towards fundamentalists in Kashmir. Hence this all needs to be kept in mind before taking any step for return, the meeting added.
It said though track two diplomacy and foreign diplomacy is also involved in settling the Kashmir issue but the Pandits demand for separate homeland and Kashyap State is a big impediment in their way. To further this formula efforts are being made to lure some KP families to return to Kashmir to defeat the demand of homeland and Kashyap State, which the community leadership should cautiously counter, the handout added.
JAMMU, Mar 12: Governor N. N. Vohra, inaugurated a Dormitory Complex at Neha Ghar, Kachi Chawani here this evening. Built at a cost of ` 7 lakh, double-storey Dormitory Complex has a capacity to accommodate 15 beds in each floor. The funds for the purpose had been provided by Dr. Kapila Vatsayayan, M.P. (Rajya Sabha) out of her MPLAD scheme. The Neha Ghar is a short stay – home, being run by the Association for Social Health in India (ASHI), J&K Chapter, for women and children in distress.
Usha Vohra, First Lady, who is the President, ASHI, J&K Chapter, was present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor lauded the functionaries and members of ASHI for their devotion and dedication in serving those who are in distress. Emphasizing the need for effective implementation of the schemes aimed at securing the welfare of the less-privileged sections of the society, he underlined the vital role being played by the NGOs in supplementing the Government initiatives taken in this behalf.
Referring to the need for upgrading the essential facilities at the Neha Ghar, the Governor announced a support of ` 5 lakh and observed that everything possible should be done to provide computers and other requirements of the young students who are inmates of the Neha Ghar.
The Governor said that Sanjeev Verma, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, who was present on the occasion, has agreed to provide suitable support for the Neha Ghar.
The First Lady said that it is the obligation of one and all in the society to help those who are not as fortunate as we are. She complimented the functionaries of ASHI for working with a missionary zeal to bring betterment in the lives of the inmates of the Neha Ghar and engendering a hopeful future for them
Earlier, the Governor and the First Lady lit the ceremonial lamp to mark the commencement of the inaugural function. The Governor inaugurated the Complex by unveiling the plaque.
The Governor and the First Lady went around the Dormitory Complex and interacted with the inmates of the Neha Ghar and Apna Ghar.
The Governor presented Awards to eight inmates of the Neha Ghar and Apna Ghar, and functionaries of ASHI.
Sushma Choudhary, Vice President, ASHI, thanked the Governor and the First Lady for taking keen interest in the functioning of ASHI and its activities aimed at the welfare and rehabilitation of the women and children in distress.
Prof. Kailash Rajput, Secretary, ASHI, speaking on the occasion, gave details of the activities of the Organization and the facilities being provided to the inmates at Neha Ghar.
Seema Khajooria Shekhar, Joint Secretary, ASHI, presented a vote of thanks, while Prof. Indira Rathore, member, ASHI, gave the welcome Address on this occasion.
JAMMU, Mar 12: Organized by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, the classical dance recital featuring Mumbai based invited Odissi danseuse and local talented Kathak artistes, was held at the Abhinav Theatre, here today. Raman Bhalla, Minster for Revenue and Rehabilitation, was the chief guest of the program, which started with Kathak dance by Virasha and Diksha, the students of local Kathak maestro Pandit Naryan Prashad who is one of the few committed teachers of Kathak in Jammu. His students among other items also presented a composition based Arjuna-Krishna Samvad. The musicians who gave accompaniment included Neeraj Verma on Tabla, Ramesh Parmar on Harmonium and Tarana and Victor Sotra on flute.
The next item was by Priya Dutta, the young Kathak dancer who is also heading the Department of Kathak, Institute of Music and Fine Arts, University of Jammu. She gave an impressive performance of the classical dance in which she presented Vishnu Vandana, Ganesh Stuti, Tatkar, Tore, Paran, Tukde, Gat Bhav, Chhotka Tora in Drut Lai.
Daughter of the soil, Priya Dutta had her initial training under Ram Mohan Mishra and Jaikrishan. Later she did masters in Kathak from Punjab University. A recipient of best dancer award and robe of honour, she also got Government of India scholarship. She was accompanied by Purshotam Kumar on Tabla, Raj Kumar Behrupia on Harmonium and Tarana and Mayank Raina on Sitar.
The third item of the program presented and choreographed by Priya Dutta and her students Titled ‘Samarthan’, based on Sringara Rasa was highly appreciated for the poetic rendering of the emotions and movements. The other dancers participating in the item included Priya Khajuria, Bhavna Sharma, Romila Basant, Vandana Bhagat, Swati Sharma and Shabnam.
The Odissi recital by Raminder Khurana from Mumbai, was the highlight of the program as it brought before the audience one of the ancient dance forms of the country. The classical dance form of Orissa had its origin in temples of east India and was performed by Devdasis.
Raminder Khurana studied B Com and Law and had training from Guru Kalucharan Mohapatra and Natvar Maharana. Her first presentation was based on two ‘rupas’ of Durga, the Saraswati and Mahishasuramardani. Her second item titled Pallavi was based on Raga Hansadhavni.
The program exclusively showcasing the classical dances, the cultural legacy from ancient times, was highly appreciated by the audience, which largely comprised of the students and members of the civil society.
JAMMU, Mar 12:Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Mr.Raman Bhalla on Monday laid foundation stone of ` 25 lakh double-storey Multipurpose Community Hall at Bhour Kullian.
Interacting with the people, Mr. Bhalla said the project would be completed by September this year with the facilities of kitchen, toilet and lawn. He said on the completion of Multipurpose Community Hall, the people, particularly poor lot of Bhour Kullian, Bhour Camp, Bhour Pind and Bhour Kothey would be able to arrange religious as well as social functions on nominal fee.
He asked the accompanied RDD Engineers to use quality material, adding that the Government has resolved to develop durable assets across the State.
The Minister asked the officers to cancel the allotment of those contractors who have not completed the works within prescribed time frame and allot fresh one so that the ongoing projects could be dedicated to the people well in time for their use.
He said there would be no comprise on the quality and delay in the completion of projects, adding that Government was committed to provide all infrastructural facilities to the people without any hindrances.
Listing the projects taken up in the locality and its adjoining areas, Mr. Bhalla said ` 4.77 crore have been allocated for construction of two Primary Health Centres (PHCs), one each at Lower Gaddigarh and another at Bhour Camp, adding that the hospitals nearing completion, would be dedicated to the people soon with all latest healthcare facilities at par with Gandhi Nagar hospital.
To ease rush at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) Hospital in Shalimar, the Minister said a 6-storey maternity hospital, costing ` 100 crore, is being constructed at the available land near Government Gandhi Nagar hospital, adding that the project would be completed by next year.
Mr. Bhalla said Government has earmarked ` 50 lakh under State Plan for construction of cremation ground at Bhour Kullian, adding that the project is under progress. He said the cremation ground would be completed with the facilities of cremation shed, waiting shed with benches, bathing ghat (Tootian) for ladies and gents, drinking water storage reservoir, approach road besides boundary wall.
Responding to the locals demands, the Minister announced ` 8 lakh for construction of lanes and drains near Kabir temple in Bhour Kullian. He asked the executing agency to complete the project within stipulated time frame.
Regarding construction of left out lanes and drains at Bhour Camp Bhour Kullian, Bhour Camp, Mr. Bhalla said a plan of ` 1.80 crore for upgradation and construction of all the lanes, drains and nallah was already under execution and ` 22 lakh have already been released for early start of upgradation work on seven lanes including drains.
JAMMU, Mar 12: Various important issues were discussed in the Congress-National Conference Coordination Committee, which met under the chairmanship of Prof Saif-ud-Din Soz here today. The subjects like institution of Vigilance Commission, strengthening of consumer protection mechanism, filling up of vacancies in Human Rights Commission, Backward Classes Commission and Public Service Commission came up for focused attention and there was unanimity of views on all these subjects
